Bryan Wins Big Delegates Test At Democratic Convention
At the evening session of the Democratic convention Bryan forces won a key roll call on the minority report, Col. Guffey of Texas voting thirty six against it. Oklahoma Senator Gore praised Bryan and Oklahoma’s stance as wild cheering erupted. Navy expansion debates surfaced with Nixon and Hobson proposals under review. The city council authorized sidewalk contracts after owners failed to build prior notices.
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Bryan
James M. Gulley
Irania
Keystonetate
United States
Col
Guffey
Texas
William J. Bryan
Gore
Taft
Oklahoma
Duryan
Lewis Nixon
New York
Richmond P. Hobson
Alabama
Committee On
Pacific
City Council Meets in Regular Session and Appointments Made
The city council met in regular session Tuesday with all members present. Taylor was chosen to fill the third ward council seat if Bel Fres’ absence is accepted. A contract with H. E. Collier was authorized for the position. Bills were reviewed and approved by the finance committee. Construction of a street grade near Martin’s property was discussed and the west end project was rejected. A cab hire bill from the city marshal was rejected. Lands purchase and title issues were reviewed as the Reed will cross Hunt lands.
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Taylor
Aes B. Bel Fres
T. B. Hughes
H. E. Collier
Miller
Martin
Deve Tiland
Aes
West End
Ae Street
Enings
Second Street
Anie Stoory Reece Sree
Ae Hunt
C. B. Hughes
U S FILES 8 000 SUITS INDIAN TERRITORY LAND CASES
The Muskogee Phoenix reports U S Interior Dept plans 8000 suits to remove land restrictions on Indian Territory conveys. Assistant Attorney General Russell directs filings by July 28 with about 200 suits against one land company. Proceedings involve many counties and extensive land assets.
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The
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Federal Court
National Committeemen Named From State Caucuses
The new national committee members elected at state caucuses include John W. Tomlinson for Alabama and Guy B. Tucker for Arkansas among many others. Re-elected: several members listed with home towns such as Nathan Cole in California and Alva Adams in Colorado, plus D. N. Field in Porto Rico.
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Denver
Alabama
John W. Tomlinson
Hirm
Arkansas
Guy B. Tucker
California
Nathan Cole
Los Angelos
Colorado
Alva Adama
Pueblo
Connecticut
Homer
Cummings
Stamford
Georgia
Clark Hower
Atlanta
Idaho
Simon P. Donnelly
Coeur Alene
Lubois
Roger ©. Sullivan
Chicago
Indiana
Thomas Taggart
Indianapolis
Kansas
West Virginia
John &. Osworn
Rawlins
Arizona
Selim J. Michelson
Porto Rico
D. N. Field
Guayma
Oklahoma as a new state and its investment appeal
A historical overview highlights Oklahoma joining the union as the forty-sixth state on November 14, 1907, with vast undeveloped alluvial soil and abundant resources. It argues for mortgage loans on developing farmlands, noting climate, growing season, and rising land values as favorable factors for investors and settlers.
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Oklahoma
United States
Union of the States
Congress
Union
State
Many Petitions Rejected in Oklahoma Primary Petitions
Guthrie July 7 The state supreme election board canvassed petitions for August primary ballots and tossed out many for insufficient signers. Rejected were eight Republican candidates for representative and twenty seven Socialist candidates. Also dropped were socialists including Rayel Longhorn Melson and others across counties. Democratic James Day’s petition was rejected, and senatorial and congressional petitions facing similar fate due to incumbency issues.
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Guthrie
Okla
State Supre Election Board
W. A. Porter
Ellis County
L. Arthur
Garvin County
J. Pritts
Dewey
A. M. Roseh
Flot
Washita
Custer
John
Spear
Sequoysh
al Hopkins
Bryan
J. H. Rathhammer
Wagoner
W. Brown
Woods
A. H L. Hill
Roger Mille
George W. Crowder
Garfeld
J. T. Sone
George G. Vann
Lawrence Wright
Johnson County
W. H. Graves
Beckham
John W. Williams
Kay
H. Dome
Harris
Paull. . Peeler
Achilles W. Ran‘ghaw
Congress
Wirer
W. T. Ward
R. Li. Wiliams
Supreme Court
Fourth at Estella Rotella Celebrates With Music and Baseball
The Fourth of July in Estella Rotella featured a Grove gathering with music and recitations. Attorney Adais A. Brown of Vinita delivered a well received address before a large audience. Two beeves were barbecued and ample meat served. An afternoon baseball game followed, presided over by John Franklin, father of Hetelia, who ensured comfort for all attendees.
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Rotella
Adais A. Brown
Vinita
Mr. Brown
John Franklin
Hetelia
Tom Buffington and Wife Draw Notable Attention in Oklahoma
The Kansas City Journal highlights Tom M Buffington, former Cherokee chief and Oklahoma delegate, and his wife as society figures. Buffington is described as a banker stock raiser valued at over 6000,000 and 6 feet tall with 250 pounds, reputed to command 1,000 Indian votes. Notes mention blackberries, a grading question, an equalization board in session at the courthouse, and a box of Emerson peaches from Winnsboro Texas.
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Tom
Hou
Winnsboro
Texas
Claremore Osage War Story From Memoirs of Narcissa Owen
A 1821 Osage missionary letter relates Cherokee Osage clashes near Claremore. Cherokees pursued horse thieves into Arkansas, killing about a hundred Osages and taking many prisoners before battles dispersed. An Osage rider charged Cherokees, dying heroically to avenge slain friends, admired by foes.
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Clare
Arkansas
Claremore
District Agents Assigned to Remove Restraints by District
District agents and supervisors for removal of restraints have been assigned and have departed to open offices. Offices are open and in working order. List includes districts with assigned supervisors and cities such as Delaware Ottawa Craig Nowata Cochran Creek Sapulpa Okmulgee Wagoner Muskogee Choctaw Carter Haskell Pontotoc Garvin Murray Paris Valley Ardmore Ardmore and others, with names like H. O. Viatta, Thos J. Farrar, Fred Cook, Hugh Pitwer, John Cordell, J. K. Dydhe, David Shelby, and Chas. Knapp.
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Delaware
Ottawa
Craik
Mayes Viatta
H. O
Qusey
Washington
Nowata
Rogers
Wwm
Cochran
Creek
Tuise
Sapulpa
Jan
Cobb
Okmulgee
Okfuskes
Oxmulgee
Thos J. Farrar
Wagoner
Muskogee
Mcintosh
Chocotal
Fred
Cook
Cherokee
Adair
Sejuoyah
Weatville
Hugh Pitwer
LeFlore
Pushmataha
Antlers
Prank Robb
Haskell
Latimer
Pittaburg
McAlester
Cate
Hughes
Vinita Inspectors List by Wards and Names
Vinita assigns inspectors by ward with Sam RB. Fraces in First Ward Su-ond Ward A. Taunton Third Ward F. BE Amos Fourth Ward D. M. Marrs. Register in your own ward.
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Sam
A. Taunton
Amos
D. M. Marrs
West stands pat on injunction against Prairie Oil and Gas
Guthrie Okla July 6 Attorney General West released a letter to Acting Governor Bellamy reaffirming he will not withdraw the injunction suit against Prairie Oil and Gas. The eight page missive details his view that he acts within his prerogative and oath. A temporary injunction had blocked a Caney Kansas to Shallow District pipeline by Standard subsidiary. West notes no delay will occur awaiting others. He mentions a telegraphic note from Governor Hassell and signals urgency to oil producers.
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Guthrie
Okla
West
Bellamy
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Haskell
Denver
Standard
Caney
Kansas
Washington County
Logan County
Mr. West
Hassell
Oklahoma and New Jersey laws spark sharp critique
The Claremore Progress notes criticism of Oklahoma laxities while contrasting New Jersey’s pro corporate laws. It jokes about a New Jersey statute requiring citizens to file affidavits when rabbits destroy trees to obtain trapping licenses, implying overregulation and quirky mandates.
Bond Election For School District 2 Meeting Held
School district number 2 schedules a July 18 2008 meeting at Sam Lanttrums to vote bonds totaling 8500 for building a schoolhouse. All district voters are notified. Keun is president Anata clerk J W Ware treasurer. Des Moines visitors Mr and Mrs Moore stay with Dr W G Williams. Mrs Moore sister of Mrs Williams.
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Nummer 2
Sam Lanttrum
W. Moore
Des Moines
Lews
W. G. Williams
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Jobe
Vention
the City Council
U. S
R. L. Owen
Oklanoma
Estella
Narcissa Owen
Pat
New Jersey
Secretary of State
Statehouse
Claremore Progress
Keun
Anata
J. W. Ware
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