Cannon to Be Sacrificed at the Altar of Harmony
Washington news reports a major Republican plan to nominate Theodore Roosevelt as the party savior in the fall elections. Insurgent aims call for ending Cannonism and enlarging the rules committee, with a possible speakership in view. Analysts note trouble in New York Ohio Indiana and New York state roiling GOP prospects, while Roosevelt’s campaign role and Taft’s tariff stance shape the fight.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Cannon
House
Committee On Rules
Committee On Committees
Olmsted
Pennsylvania
Walter Smith
Iowa
Seea
New York
Hughes
Ohio
Indiana
Judson Harmon
Republcan
Indianapolia
Beveridge
Hemmenway-Watson
Roosevelt
Ellis
Myron T. Herrick
Prosecutor Calls for Hall Imprisonment in Missouri Case
In Kirkaville Missouri on February 2 Dr Hall was arraigned before Judge Shelton. Prosecutor Rieger resisted the defense and pressed to jail Hall and deny bail. A compromise set further examination of the evidence for 2 p.m.
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Associated Press
Kirkaville
Hall
Shelton
Rieger
Mack Reiger
Hull
Gattle Tax Law To Be Fought Out In Courts
Oklahoma farmers and stockraisers prepare for a test case against the cattle tax. Attorneys review grounds for double taxation and interstate shipments. The group argues cattle are taxed in Texas before entering Oklahoma and that grazing cattle moving through the state are merely seasonal waypoints on interstate commerce.
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Gattle
Okla
Oklahoma Parmers and Stockraisers’ Association
Texas
Oklahowa
Oklahoma
Motion to nullify National Packing charter next week
By Associated Press New York Feb 26 a motion to nullify the charter of the National Packing company one of the corporations indicted yesterday will be made next week by Prosecutor Garven.
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Associated Press
New York
National Packing Company
Garven
Growth in Oklahoma medical profession reported
Guthrie Oklahoma February 26 a report by Dr F P Davie secretary of the state board of medical examiners shows a strong rise in the medical field in Oklahoma during the year Certificates were issued to 752 physicians including 108 on examination 681 on reregistration of territorial certificates 59 through reciprocity and duplicates issued in place of destroyed certificates The board now has reciprocal relations with 14 other state boards and received credentials from ten of them This report also highlights the high standard of work at Oklahoma medical schools Norman and Epworth University Oklahoma City
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
F. P. Davie
Enid
State Board of Medical Examiners
Oklahoma Board
Tlee
Oklahorma Medical
the State University At
Norman
Epworth University
Oklanema City
Probe into death of Prof Vaughn continues
Kirkaville Mo February 36 Two withenner were examined by the special grand jury as it began the investigation into the death of Prof Vaughn. Witnesses included Dr Paul Swarts chemistry professor at the State University and Chief of Police Koch of Quincey Il. Dr Hull was released on 75000 bond signed by J B Stryker and W A Bullivan both of Monroe City Mo.
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Associated Press
Kirkaville
Wit-Henner
Vaughn
Paul Swarts
The
State University
Koch
Quincey, Il
Hull
J. B Stryker
W. A. Bullivan
Monroe City
Governor Allows Boxing Return in Kansas City
Kanwar City Mo Feb 21 Boxing contests resume here after two months due to Governor Hadley interference. Cace Welch secures charter for Grand Avenue Athletic Club and plans an event soon. Contests will be allowed by legitimate club members. Membership capped at 2000. Harry Brower and Harry English top welterweight contenders with strong midweek records. Jon Driscoll promises to come and fight.
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Kanwar City
Hadley
Cace Welch
Grand Avenue
Harry Brower
Harry English
Sret
Jom Driscoll
Ferguson Seeks Republican Nomination for Governor
Watonga Okla Feb 25 Governor Thomas Ferguson announces his bid for the Republican gubernatorial nomination on a platform emphasizing clean politics, good government, law enforcement, road development, and open state records. He pledges to end political influence in schools and encourage legitimate business investment while promoting agriculture and labor interests.
Pinchot Inquiry Resumes As Gifford Pinchot Called Today
Washington reports show the Pinchot inquiry shifting focus to whether Gifford Pinchot will testify. Special Agent Horace T. Jones attacked James M. Sheridan’s handling of the Alaska Cunningham coal claims, saying Sheridan lacked experience and faced top Seattle lawyers. The testimony interruption delayed Pinchot’s appearance until later in the day.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pinchot
Gifford Pinchot
Horace T. Jones
Land Office
James M. Sheridan
Seattle
Cunningham
Alaska
Sheridan
Jones
Commissions Order Dissolving Rock Island and Frisco Roads
On March 10 the corporation commission makes effective the dissolution of the Rock Island and Frisco lines and their one line freight rates. The change vacates previous orders and assigns arbitraries to Rock Island and Frisco as they operate separately under new management. The February 1 signing date and March 10 operative date anchor the rate changes for multi line routings.
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Corporation Commission
Rock Island
Frisco
Rockie
Wnd
Charley Myers Arrested for Murder in Joplin Return
Charley Myers was arrested in Joplin Missouri on orders of Sheriff Stephens for the murder of John Bullette in Claremore nearly a year ago. Myers reportedly confesses to the killing and agreed to come without requisition papers, with the governor to be asked for the necessary papers to bring him back for trial.
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Charley Myers
Joplin
John Bullette
Myers
Sherif Stephens
Reigs
Hadley
Clarewore Progress
Indictments Likely in Swope Mystery Grand Jury
In Kanane City February the grand jury is expected to vote on indictments this evening after resuming work. Miss Lucy Swope was recalled and three servants were summoned to testify about the typhoid fever epidemic at the Swope household.
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Associated Press
Kanane City
Lucy Swope
Swope
Oklahoma Rates Not Confiscatory Judge Rules
United States Circuit Judge Hook in the Oklahoma rate case finds no confiscation in Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe railroad profits. The state and its commission seek to keep rates in place, arguing an expected 16.74 to 19.81 percent return on capital, with interstate and intrastate business detailed in sworn statements.
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Railroad
United States
Hook
St. Louis
Oklahoma
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Rey Company
Judge Hook
Corporation Commission
Oklahoma Legislature Faces Report From Investigation Committee
Guthrie Oklahoma Feb 25 the investigation committee which heard charges on governor Haskell expenditures will likely report to the legislature by Saturday or Monday before the deadline for written arguments. The panel will not hold further public hearings unless needed to clarify issues, with several resolutions for probes continuing to be considered.
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Guthrie
Okla
Haskell
Smith
Maine
Bellamy
State Banking Board
Supreme Court
Acton
House
Columbia Bank and Trust Company
Suithways
District Court of
Olishona County
Clark
West
Rossel
Dunn
Lawler
Oklahoma City
John W. Frontier
Washington Nonspaper
Kiser
Capital National Bank of
Corporations Urged to File Incomes by March First
Washington Feb 28 Advices from across the nation indicate corporations are awakening to the new tax law and many may miss the deadline to file reports in the district tax offices by tomorrow night. A failure to file properly may bring penalties from $1,000 up to $10,000. Officials note New York firms largely comply while others doubt the tax will be upheld, yet some show concern as collectors report mounting checks and few protests.
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Washington
Notike
Collector of Internal Revenue
New York
Spokane to Spend Over Twenty Five Million on Civic Improvements
Spokane plans to invest more than 25 million dollars in civic improvements this year. Charles M. Fassett, Spokane Chamber of Commerce president, outlines goals to beautify the city, improve water and sewage, parks, and public buildings, and attract residents by creating a healthier, more prosperous community. A committee will be formed to oversee legislation, development, administration, commerce, and public works.
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Spokane
Wash
Ojpian Committee
Charles M. Fassett
Chamber of Commerce
Kane
Fassett
Jnter
Committee reports inability to agree on wage schedule
At a joint convention of coal miners and operators in Kansas City Missouri, the committee charged with drafting the wage schedule for two years reported no agreement. They indicated a possible compromise at a subsequent joint convention. The present scale expires April 1.
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Kansas
City
Southwest
Capture Escaped Convict in Enid After Running Fight
Edward Shorts, one of four African American escapees from the Kansas State Prison at Lansing, was captured in Enid Oklahoma on Thursday after a running gunfight in which several shots were exchanged.
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Enid
Oklo
Edward Shorts
Lansing
Kanssas
Optimistic view cited on corporate reports under new law
A Boston official says corporations are not resisting the constitutional validity of the new law and that reports are quickly coming in. Nearly all of the 12,000 Boston district corporations have filed, though some under protest. St Louis and Louisiana firms anticipate varied tax totals, with California and Pacific Coast companies rapidly filing for nearly complete returns by tomorrow.
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Con
Department
Internal Revenue
Cabell
Washington
Boston
Hamilton
St Louis
Hrodt
St. Louis
New Orleans
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