Vote Again on Railroad Measure in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City March 1 The people will vote again on repealing section 9 article 5 of the constitution at a special election April 2. Stewart Webb resolution passed both houses with 82 to 14 in the house. Previous similar amendments were defeated in recent elections. The proposed change would allow purchase of Oklahoma lines and is said to have rail leader support. The article also notes state fair bills, chiropractors fight, large public building fund appropriations, and a new state education board. Governor Cruce grants first pardon to Daniel Painter of Ardmore. another prisoner released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Mar
Oklahoma
Stewart-Webb
Lambro
Muskogee
Clinton
Enid
Senate
McMechan
Hugo
Boges Depot
Aline
Sapulpa
House
Williams
Public
Alse
Wynn
Supreme Court
Industrial Institute and College For Girls
Chickasha
Pauls Valley
Board of Education
Cruce
Guthrie
Okla
Lee Cruce
McAlester
Daniel Painter
Ardmore
Painter
Ira Johns
Denison
Tex
William Stephen
Ozark Mountains
Vinita
Kansas City
Joplin
Congress
Missouri
GOMANCHES INVESTIGATE DEATH OF QUANAH PARKER
Tawton Okla Feb 28 Comanche Indians doubt natural death of chief Quanah Parker who died last week He visited Cheyennes three days before dying within twenty minutes of return White physicians cited rheumatism and asthma Parker's son White was chosen to lead the inquiry and will travel to Cheyenne to seek evidence
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Tawton
Oklo
Quanah Parker
White Parker
March Lion Weather Roars In Like A Lion
The last day of February sees trees and vegetation coated in ice followed by a cold rain that threatens to turn sleet. Forecasters warn the harsh weather may be the roar of the March Wind, with officials urging residents to brace for a wintry onset.
M Murray Held In Final Report On Oklahoma Contracts
Washington report: A House special committee released its final findings on Senator Gore’s bribery charges related to J F P McMurray’s Indian contracts in Oklahoma. It says Hannon made improper proposals to Gore and Creager in 1910 but found no evidence McMurray acted with authority. McMurray is exonerated from attempts to influence lawmakers, though the panel notes he used undue influence to secure contract support by transferring a $25,000 contingent interest to D C McCurtain. The committee cites tribal sentiments and concludes no House or Senate member had a stake in the contracts. connections to former senators Long and Thurston deemed proper.
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Washington
House
Gore
J. FP. McMurray
Oklahoma
Jake L. Hannon
McMurray
Charles F. Creager
Hannon
House of the Senate
Green McCurtain
D.C. McCurtain
D. C
Chester J. Long
Kansas
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
Senate
Robin Enters Plea of Guilty in Bank Larceny Case
New York on March 1 Joseph G Robin former banker pled guilty in supreme court to grand larceny of 27000 dollars from the Washington Savings Bank. The jury had been selected when the plea was entered.
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Robin
New York
Joseph G. Robin
Supreme Court
Sedas
Washington Savings Bank
New State Bank Law Fikm Remedied Many Defects
Oklahoma City March 1 The Roddie banking bill signed by Governor Cruce becomes effective and reforms bank guaranty law. It depots assessments with banks, creates a 5 percent fund from average deposits, details board pay, expands staff, and outlines emergency assessments and certificates of indebtedness to cover failed banks while protecting existing deposits and fund solvency.
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Oklahoma City
Mar
Cruce
State Bankers’ Association
Banking Board
State Banking Board
Bank
Taft accused of intimidating Congress in Senate clash
Senator Jonathan Borne of Oregon, head of the New Aggressive Republican League, charged President Taft with using patronage power to intimidate insurgent senators. The controversy centers on Beverly letters quoted by Secretary Norton about withholding patronage, prompting calls to read the letters. Borne argues state laws will curb federal machines influence and reshape political power.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Congress
Jonathan Borne
Oregon
Republican League
Beverly
Norton
Borne
Harris-Day codification 15 adopted by Senate in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City February 28 the senate voted 22 to 14 to adopt the Harris Day codification of Oklahoma laws. Both houses have now adopted this code prepared by the minority of the old code commission appointed by the second legislature, while the code prepared by Thomas Brownlee and Hayes and ordered printed by former Governor Haskell was rejected by both chambers.
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Oklahoma City
Senate
Oklahoma
Old
Code Commission
Thomas, Brownlee and Hayes
Haskell
Oklahoma City Upholds Depot Order From Commission
The Oklahoma commission is sustained in ordering Frisco Railroad to build a 10 000 brick or concrete depot at Tahlequah. The court says the commission may issue just and reasonable orders and the Tahlequah depot meets criteria. Contempts in court are criminal offenses and appeals go to the criminal court of appeals. Justice Williams delivered the ruling in Smythe versus Smythe, appealed from Creek County.
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Oklahoma City
Mar
Corporation Commission
Frisco Railroad Company
Tahlequah
Criminal Court of Appeals
Byustice Williams
William Smythe
Mattie A. Smythe
Creek
Deputy Game Warden Found Dead Near Tulsa
Charles Estes deputy game warden of Jenks was found dead face down at the foot of Turkey Mountain near Tulsa on a Sunday. Fresh horse footprints show the assailants fled on horseback. The coroner's jury returned a verdict of death by gunshot wounds at the hands of unknown persons.
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Tulsa
Oklo
Charles Estes
Jenks
Turkey Mountain
Wates
No Determination In Rate Case Until Late Spring
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard arguments on rate advances in the western and southwestern territories. One case involved cement rate increases from Kansas producing points to Colorado, another the stock rate between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Both rates are suspended, with a decision not expected until late spring.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas
Colorado
Missouri
Mississippi
Vinita's Great White Way Aims To Connect Ozark Trails
A public meeting outlines plans to macadamize a 12 mile eastern Vinita route linking Grove Sulphur Springs Noel and Vinita toward the Ozarks. Backers pledge funds with bank committees to manage money while urging future road improvements and motor vehicle integration.
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Gomanches
M Murray
Jake Hannon
Fikm
Harris
Commission
Buili
Ballard Creek
City
Rogers
Ohio
Grove
Finance Committee
Horse Creek
Doherty
Citizens Bank of
Sulphur Springs
Noel
Noel Committee
Elk River
Perry
J. H. Nowlin
Mr. Nowlin
Lee
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