Americans Lead at Stockholm Olympics in 1912 Medal Standings
Stockholm July 15 United States tops the Olympic standings with 218 points, Sweden 66, Great Britain 34, Finland 46, Germany 34, France 24, and others. Thorpe leads all around in the decathlon while Mercer, Philbrook, Donoghue excel in the second class. the 1600 metres relay won by American quartertimers. Tragic sunstroke ends the marathon as a Portuguese runner injures in the mile. prize presentations follow amid pageantry with King Gustav presiding and Thorpe receiving a large bronze trophy. Military riding standings show Germany Sweden and the United States in leading positions with several officers on the top scores.
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C. Lemberg
J. Holmer
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Los Angeles
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BF Graham
Cavalry
Gay V. Henry
Guthrie petitions signed amid capitol move debate
Oklahoma City reports petitions containing about 149 signatures filed with Secretary of State Ben Harrison by Guthrie committee seeking to move the capital from Oklahoma City back to Guthrie. Most names checked, discarded petitions removed. vote likely at November election unless protests arise. Also notes 244 signatures from Oklahoma County. Henry J. Allen to speak at Wellington Chautauqua. برا
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Exposition School for Boys at National Corn Exposition
Columbia South Carolina July 16 one of the most interesting features of the National Corn Exposition is the first exposition school for boys. Prizewinners from Boys Corn Clubs in southern states will attend under J B Hobdy Alabama named superintendent. Cadets from Clemson College will supervise with semi military discipline.
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Senator Works Opposes Plan For New Progressive Party
Washington July 14 Senator Works of California a Progressive Republican warned the promoters of a new party would betray the Republican cause if they seek to control state party machinery The senator said no legal Taft or Roosevelt nomination exists and voters may choose freely He urged Republicans to rebuke corrupt politics by voting Democratic or as independents The report also covers July crop prospects and Oklahoma Progressive party organizing with no ballot candidates and support pledges from Roosevelt factions
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Old Indian History Rev A Grant Evane Has One From
A brief item notes Rev A Grant Evane has acquired a new resource or work related to Old Indian History. The entry records the cleric and a literary or historical asset, placing it within the context of local scholarly activity and church library enrichment.
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Library copy of 1776 history once in King George III's shelves
Rev. A Grant Evans, ex-president of the State university, owns a rare volume titled a history of the American Indians, printed in 1776. It bears King George III's autograph G.3 and passed through the hands of the Duke of Cambridge and Clarence Bentent of Philadelphia before entering Evans' collection for $50 six years ago.
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Missouri Pacific Elects Officers At July Meetings
J G Drew elected vice president in charge of accounts and J G Livengood named general auditor for Missouri Pacific and Saint Louis Tron Mountain and Southern Railway at director meetings on July 8. John Graham Drew born February 12 1864 in Hammondsport NY began railway service in 1881 as a station clerk at Seneca Kansas, later advancing through telegraph operator and agent posts.
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Grandfather clause opinion weighs federal precedents in Oklahoma
Guthrie Okla July 17 The Perry county attorney asked United States district attorney Isaac D Taylor for an opinion on registration and election matters under the grandfather clause. Judge Taylor says federal court decisions take precedence over state rulings and good faith must align with federal rulings. Beall and Guinn in Enid were convicted for conspiracy to bar black voters and appealed. Taylor notes federal decisions govern and West opined officers may enforce the clause if acting in good faith per court rulings.
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McDaniel Seeks Pardons From Oklahoma Board in 1912 Case
Notice states M. V. McDaniel will apply within thirty days to the Board of Pardons of Oklahoma for a pardon in case No A-181 M. V. McDaniel plaintiff in error versus State of Oklahoma defendant in error Glen M. W. McDaniel. Dated July 5, 1912.
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Roosevelt Abandons Midwest Trip for Chicago Convention
Colonel Roosevelt will not travel to the central west as planned. After talks with Senator Dixon and campaign aides, he stays in Oyster Bay until August 2 or 3 then heads to Chicago for the party convention. A Roosevelt Progressive Club is formed at a mass meeting in Oyster Bay as supporters push the new movement.
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Lost Demurrer 10 Quits 19 Argued In Land Suits
Muskogee Oklahoma July 18 The text of the demurrers in the thirty thousand land suits before the US district court were argued yesterday. All undecided cases or ruled by supreme court or Rajput Campbell decisions were taken under advisement. Opinions will cover right of whole blood half blood mixed blood allottees and heirs to alienate lands and acts of 1896 1903 1906 impact. Government sues to recover lands. defendants demurrers entered. For cases overruling demurrers, answers due November 1. Continued classification may settle many as few require separate motions. The coalition aims to clear titles and prevent further dispossession pending final judgments.
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