Oklahoma and national debates on banking and ballots
A Guthrie report notes a six month drop of 444 million dollars in state bank deposits, attributed to broader westward economic trends and living costs. Editorials defend Oklahoma's guaranty system, cite bank supervision lessons from the Columbia case, and critique critics. The piece also covers Theodore Roosevelt’s boxing views and partisan debates over vetoes and the grandfather clause in Oklahoma politics, with references to Davenport and local political figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.M. Marrs
Vinita
Oklahoma
Homa
Guthrie
Okla
Kansas State
West
Columbia Bank and Trust Company
Columbia Bank
Kansas City
A Negro Viewpoint on the Grandfather Clause Debate
The Western Age discusses the grandfather clause and its likely fate at the upcoming primaries and November election. It argues education as a path for the race and suggests a “cardfather clause” to encourage study and work, while noting freight rate reform and political strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Age
Ulate Ion
Avery
Elhnie
Debates Over Grandfather Clause and Suffrage Privileges
The piece analyzes political rhetoric around the proposed grandfather clause, noting claims about disenfranchisement biases, and accuses parties of exploiting fears about race and education. It cites Oklahoma figures like Wilton N. Smith and references tensions between Democrats and Republicans amid a primary and broader political maneuvering in Vinita and Muskogee.
Dawn of youth to age in a poet's memory
Frank L. Decker of Los Angeles writes a reflective poem dated July 14, 1910, tracing a sequence of women from childhood to old age. The piece links beauty and vitality to later decline, contrasting cheerful youth with frail later years as it moves through stages symbolized by rising and waning life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trevonty-Nevon
Frank L. Decker
Los Angeles
California
Vinita Prepares for Large Voter Registration Surge
From present indications a large voter registration is expected in Vinita as registration closes after a fall week. C G Jones clubs have not organized yet. Mr Jones speaks before June 11. Senator Tom Gore will be heard on the campaign issue. The city may need a park policeman as the grandfather clause election draws a record Black vote in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
C. G. Jones
Mr. Jones
Democratic Tickets Announce County Races and Officials
The listing presents candidates across county offices including county judge Theo, D. B. Frear, and M. Smith. county attorney Caldwell and Guy Patten. sheriff H. Ridenhour, Vinita Billy Friend. register of deeds N. Williamson and W. L. Trott. county superintendent James F. McCullough and H. W. C. Shelton. district judge Preston S. Davis. representative James Davenport. state senator B. C. Harlin Welch. state legislature Pete Coyne. justice of the peace J. N. Scott E A Stanley A J Pitchford. constable G Butler Sally J N Walker. trustee H R Thomas.
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Caldwell
Guy Patten
H. &. Ridenhour
VinIta
Billy Friend
Register OF Deeds
BL N. Williamson
W. Ll. Trott
RED
Jas. F. McCullough
H. W. C. Shelton
D. T. Witt
R. F
Robert L. Chamberlin
SC. Couch
J. Wes Harris
F. J. Scott
R. F. Nix
Jack Malin
D. B. Stutsman
LE R. Mitchell
Preston 8. Davis
James 8
Pete Coyne
Vinita Township
J. N. Scott
E. A. Stanley
A. J. Pitchford
G. ©. Butler
Sally
J. N. Walker
H. R. Thomas
Vaudeville bill at Gero Theatre features electrical display
Republican announcements cite Ned Hoskins and Clem Huellenkamp as bill organizers. George & Hott Electrical Coons perform a neon illuminated act with new token and songs. Gott delivers fresh songs, Roe & Clinton present "Schoolmates" with comic bits, Min Clinton praised for sweet voice. Page notes Det now here for some time.
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Gero
George & Hott
Electrical Coons
Mr. George
Mr. Gott
Roe
Weather and flood impact in Kentucky and Honduras coup news
In Dawson Springs Kentucky a cloudburst damaged crops and washed away a bridge at Charles causing the drowning of eleven year old Golde Hale. In New Orleans a dispatch reports Manuel Bonilla former Honduran president left with two schooners and armed men planning to overthrow President Zelaya of Honduras.
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Ry Associated Prewn
Dawson Springs
Charles
Golde Hale
New Orleans
Manuel Bonilla
Hondurna
Msline
Presigent 'Avila
Honduras
Payment dates set for Cherokee warrants distribution
Guion Miller, special commissioner for the court of claims, will visit multiple Oklahoma and Kansas towns in late July to distribute warrants to Eastern Cherokees in settlement of the court of claims judgment. Payments start at dawn and follow a fixed schedule with instructions to bring the June 10 1908 circular or postal card showing the applicant number.
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Tahlequah
Oklo
Guion Miller
Court of Claims
Fort Gibson
Okla
Sallisaw
Stilwell
Westville
Grove
Afton
Pryorreek
Vinita
Chelsea
Porum
Muskogee
Enatr
Speecial
Court of Clatma
Mob burns man after attempted entry to white woman's room in Belton
In Belton Texas on Friday morning Henry Gentry and another Black man tried to enter a white woman's room. A constable who attempted to arrest them was fatally harmed. Last night a mob burned Gentry at a stake.
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Texas
Dallas
Henry Gentry
Belton
Mitchell
Registration Books Open One More Week
From Saturday's Party the registration books close next Saturday night at 9. If registered by then, you will be eligible to vote in the August 2 primary and the November general election. There are several hundred voters in Finita who have not registered. See your neighbor and urge registration now.
Western Association Now Six Club League
The Western Association baseball magnates voted to expand to six clubs. Okmulgee will be dropped and Guthrie moved to Tuva, reshaping the circuit for the coming season. The remaining teams will lead the schedule under the new format.
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Western Association
Associated Preas
Tulsa
Ohio
Association
Okmulgee
Guthrie
Tuva
Toume
Agreement Reached Between Virginian Railway and Engineers
An agreement was reached in the long running dispute between the Virginian Railway Company and its engineers. Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Dr Nell, commissioner of labor, announced the settlement after several days of deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proas
Washington, D.C
Virginian Railway Company
Knapp
Interstate Commerce, Commiston
Dr. Nell
Labor
Cthafremin
Congregational Church Announces Schedule Change
Absence of the pastor leads to no preaching services tomorrow at the Congregational church. Sunday school remains at 9 45 a m and Christian Endeavor is planned for 7 p m as usual.
Opium Raid Seizes $18,750 Worth From Chinese Restaurant
Revenue officers raided a Chinese restaurant within three weeks and seized opium valued at $18,750 retail. They believe St Louis is a distribution hub for the middle west. Auction of the desk by Sheriff Ridenhour followed. Roy Mouldin and wife, visiting relatives, returned to Kansas City.
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Associated Press
Sheri Ridenhour
Roy Mouldin
Msi
Kansas City
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Craig and Delaware Counties
In Craig Oklahoma guardians seek private sale of Oscar Morgan minor estate land described as 20 acres in Section 17 Township 27 North Range 20 East with bid deposits and court ordering set for August 1910. Also guardianship petitions in Dameron matter and Cherry Beck minor estate allow private sale subject to court confirmation with hearing August 22 1910 and terms including one third bid deposit.
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Craig County
Oklahoma
Oscar Morgan
Crafe
Okdathow
J. W. OB . Orr
Guardinan
State of
Samuel D. Dameron
Jor Dameron
Ing Petitio
Corare
John Dameron
Dameron
Thro
D. BR
Frear
Nidge
Parker
RIDER
CROWN
Chieftain
Cherry M. Beck
County Court
County of
Delaware
State of Oloma
Grow
Cherry M. Book
Crale County
State of Okhota
Soutt
Soutl
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D. M. Warrs Printing Company Publishers
Theodore Roosevelt
Rey
Lyman Abbott
Hoonevelt
Army
Navy
Jacob Rila
Has Kell
Statehood
Im Davenport
Congress
Jim
Prohibition
Ollahoma City
Jin Harris
Atate
Guthie
Burford
Deveraux
Campbell
Cotteral
Election Board
Republican Organization
Spell
Dinders
Journale
Yney
Cmp
Ita
Party of Elastic Principler
Delaware County
Wilton N. Smith
Sallie Blackboards
O. L. Conner
Willams Meeks
W. M. Simms
Fred L. Kelly
Tulsa World
Wilson N. Smith
Republican Party
United States
Gore Investigating Committee
Congress of the
Ruth
Earth
Heaven
Lilttyaeven
Hime
Tom Gore
Big City
Cannon
Vinit
Theo
D. B. Frear
Parks FP
M. Smith
Ned Hoskins
Clem Huellenkamp
Winita
Claremore, Oks
Nowata
Coffeyville
Kans
Bartleaville
Collinsville
Witt Virginia Railroad Company
the Chieftain
Addis A. Brown
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