Governor Haskell Responds to Benedict Campaign Pledge Challenge
Guthrie Oklahoma July 20 Governor Charles N Haskell issues an open letter to Amer Benedict editor of the Times at Oklahoma City disputing claims that he has violated campaign pledges. He challenges Benedict to accept a gold prize offer and cites the Prairie Oil and Gas pipeline case pending in court as the test. If Haskell’s stance is upheld Benedict must deliver the gold. if not Benedict is a liar.
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Guthrie
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
W. J. Bryan
Haskell
Nebraska
New State Tribune Company
N. Haskell
Governor Johnson Shines at Chautauqua Address
Governor Johnson drew praise at the Chau tauqua for his concise, powerful speech on the majesty of the law. He framed patriotism as the strongest fortress of the people and urged Democratic ideals, drawing an attentive audience in Vinita. Seymour Riddle introduced him, then Johnson delivered a fervent, non patton style address.
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John A. ‘Johnson
John‘son
Sready
Seymour Riddle
Patton
Johnson
Vinita
Restrictions Remove Open Vast Indian Territory Land Sale
The Restrictions Removal Bill takes effect next Monday, enabling homebuilders to buy and sell over eight million acres of agricultural land in Indian Territory. Vinita, Oklahoma, touted as ideal for homeseekers, sits in fertile eastern Oklahoma with good water, favorable climate, and growing-season agriculture. The piece notes 34.65 inches annual precipitation, 700 feet average elevation, and drilling costs of 75 cents per foot for wells.
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Congress
Indian Territory
Vinita
Oklahoma
Kansas Line
Arkansas River
U. S. Weather Bureau
Muskogee
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Coe Ae
Death of Mrs H A Farthing in El Reno and local notices
The community mourns the death of Mrs. H. A. Farthing wife of a MK rail line employee after an El Reno visit. Funeral services at the Congregational and Methodist buildings drew many friends with floral tributes. A separate note from Welch reports a Jim Crow incident on the Katy line involving Mistah Jones, a fine and cautionary outcome. Other items include visits by Jim Bigwerstaff of Great Western Type Foundry and Emmett Rea from Okmulgee to Vinita for business and social rounds.
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el Reno
Fa. Farthing
MK. de T
Vinita
Illinois
Farthing
Methodist Church
Congregational Church
Congregational Aid and and Missionary Society
Mra Farthing
Jas
K Pershinn
Cantro
Mistah Jones
Joe Crow
Pimsanger
Welch
Ogier
Mistah’’ Jones
Katy
Jim Bigwerstaff
Great Western Type Foundry
Emmett Rea
Okmulgee
City Council Session Reopens Bids For West Side Sewer
City council met Tuesday evening with six of eight councillors present. Absent were J H Orutete Field and Jno K Paylor. Session lasted to eleven with key items postponed due to House absence. Reopened bids for west side sewer. Day and associates propose a maximum 48 cent per foot, no extras. City expenses and street, avenue, and alley work reported by City Engineer Cullier. Next steps follow standard specifications.
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Maree
J. H. Orutete Field
Jno
Spalding McCully Wedding in Vinita Home Area
Rollin D. McCully of Tulsa and Bessie Spalding were married Monday evening on North Second Street Thie-teme of the tribe. Rev. J. M Cavitrell, Methodist pastor, performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Tulsa, and Miss Spalding, longtime Vinita resident, has many local friends.
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Rollin D. McCully
Tulsa
Bessie Spalding
Thie-teme
North Second Street
J. M Cavitrell
Methodist
McQully
Bessie
Vinita
Standard Oil Victory Reversed by Seventh Circuit on Remand
Unanimous Seventh Circuit opinion reverses a big Standard Oil case. Judge Landis had tied the company with a large sum, but the court orders a new trial in the lower court. The decision follows a long legal battle and signals changes in antitrust rulings.
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United States Court of Appeals
Standard Oil Company
Landis
Suit Over Indian Allotments Seeks Permanent Injunction
In Muskogee Oklahoma 11 000 plaintiffs claim fraud and illegal exclusion from Choctaw and Chickasaw allotment rolls. Bal lenger Lee argue for injunction barring Interior from completing allotment. Defendants include interior secretary and tribal leaders. Court has not ruled. Papers sent from Justice Department in Washington.
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Muskogee
Oklo
the Interior
Mansfield, McMurray & Cornish
McAlester
Russell
B. Stewart
Mansfissa
McWurray
WIKE SHEEHAN DEAD
Michael Sheehan dies at 2 p.m. Thursday at his South Wilson street home in Vinita age 73 long resident since Frisco railroad days leaves widow and two sons John and Tory Sheehan for funeral today conducted by Father Charles Catholic church plus local ads mention Milford-Berger Shoe Co and D. M. Marrs cottages governor Buffington and wife return from Denver with news of a fine trip
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Michael Sheehan
South Wilson Street
Sheehan
Vinita
John
Tory Sheehan
Charles
Milford- Berger Shoe Co
Courchute
D. M. Marrs
T. M. Buffington
Denver
Sell or Not Sell School Lands in Oklahoma Ballot Battle
Guthrie Oklahoma July article discusses the statewide vote on selling Oklahoma school lands under the Murray bill. It notes a major fight led by Western Oklahoma figures like George Whitehurst, an August meeting in Oklahoma City to organize opposition, and concerns over the 5 million cash fund, farm loans, loan costs, and possible impact on farmers.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
George Whitehurst
Sayre
Oklahoma City
Farm Lan J
Card of Thanks and Sympathy Extends Gratitude
Card of Thanks expresses sincere appreciation to those who assisted during a bereavement. Special thanks are given to the Knights of Pythias Lodge H A Farthing and daughter Mrs James Cockrel Mrs A J Farthing K P Beant Boss Gockrail R D Cockrel and wife for their kindness and support.
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P. Lodge
H. A. Farthing
James Cockrel
A.J. Farthing
K.P. Beant
Gockrail
R. D. Cockrel
Davenport Opponent A. B. Stanford Hosts Street Talk
A. B. Stanford Republican candidate for Congress from the third district held a state optician exhibition on the street last Saturday night. The Chautauqua in session reduced turnout and dampened the gathering’s momentum.
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A. BE. Stanford
Sesson
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Benedict
Chautauqua
Seymour Jones
California
McGlellan
W. Craig
Woodmen
Uncle Sam
Churches and Schools
Cornare
Spalding
M'Cully
Standard Oil
Victory
United States
Robert L. Owen
Wike Sheehan
Davenport
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