Who Will Run With W. H. L Taft
Washington March 14 Special to The Chieftain reports Washington gossip over Taft’s running mate for 1916. Senators Borah Cummins and Kenyon are considered, with Borah favored by Taft insiders. Sherman remains a factor but may refrain. Borah’s age, influence, and campaigning skill make him a leading potential vice presidential choice for the ticket.
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Winfield Jones
Washington
Sossip
Taft
Spitat
Hbx
F Scott
West Virginia
Idaho
Lodge
Crane
White House
Tafta
William Edgar Borah
Senate
West
United States
Sherman
New York State
Cummins
Iowa
Kenyon
Cam ‘Ming
Senator Borah
Borah
United States Senate
le Follette
Socialist Speaker Skewers Dreamland Co Operative Commonwealth
A subscriber recounts attending Saturday street and courthouse night meetings by J B Irvin, a socialist speaker. He praises Irvin’s platform skills while opposing his doctrine, noting the performer’s blend of fact and fiction and describing the show as masterful and artful.
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J. B. Irvin
Big Railroad Contract Let for Northern Division Grade
In Muskogee on March 13 chief engineer Harrison of the M C G awarded grading contracts totaling about one million dollars to nine construction firms for the northern division from Wagoner to Joplin. Fidelity Construction will handle the difficult sections, with most of the 120 mile stretch to be graded by subcontractors. Work to begin within two weeks, and Oklahoma City Line headed by William Kenefick will organize subcontracts on the Henryetta division. About thirty firms attended bids, and contractors anticipate rapid progress once grading starts.
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Muskogee
Harrison
Wagoner
Joplin
Fidelity Construction Company
Oklahoma City Line
William Kenefick
Oklahoma City
Henryetta
Fidelity Company
Two Men Electrocuted In Whitewright Texas
In Whitewright Texas on March 12 a live wire fallen on a clothes line killed Ira Davis a telephone lineman and Bob Mayo a carpenter within seconds. Mrs Davis was shocked trying to free him and Postmaster Lon Davis helped avert worse harm. Mayo died while attempting to aid Davis. Wind is blamed for the wire’s contact. Davis leaves a widow and one child while Mayo’s family includes a widow and two children.
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Whitewright
Tex
Ira Davis
Bob Mayo
Carpenter
Davis
Lon Davis
Mr. Davis
Mr. Mayo
Roosevelt forces win First district GOP convention in Guthrie
The First congressional district Republican convention in Guthrie elected two delegates to Chicago for Roosevelt and chose a new congressional committee. Resolutions endorsed Roosevelt policies, urged reform in Oklahoma, supported a fair election law and a presidential primary, and condemned state assessent practices. Delegates Norton and Disney were named to the national convention, with George Brett and Ed A. McGean as at large, and Bett Millard as presidential elector.
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Guthrie
Oklo
Chicago
Republican Party of
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Hugh Scott
Congressional Committee
Mikell
Garber
Enid
EB. G. Andrews
Lincoln County
Peranent
Logan County
Taft
Credentials Committee
Dan Norton
Lincoln
George M. Disney
Pairfield County
Siate
George Brett
Powen City
Ed. A. McGean
Larue Thomas
Grant County
D. A. Hurley
Noble Conty
Bett Millard
Pawhuska
P. S. Mason
Kay County
William Baird
Grant
A. H. Showalter
Kingfisher
C. J. Wilson
Garfield
J. W. Ortner
Pawnee
C. T. McCormick
Payne
Henry Dodd
Logan
J. C. Herr
S. W. Perkins
Osage
W. H. Kirefer
Noble
Bird McGuire
Piast
John Hickman
Stillwater
A. R. Museller
Congress
McGuire
Hickman
Joby, Gobble
State Register
Drought Drives Oklahoma Bottling Legal Clash in Indian Territory
In Muskogee Oklahoma March 1 authorities report eastern Oklahoma teetering under drought and liquor controls as steps mount to challenge the dry regime. Federal cases involve Test Cases Ouse Tittle and Charley Webb indicted for introducing intoxicants into Indian territory and seeking habeas corpus. They argue Oklahoma statehood permits its own laws and challenge federal authority. US Marshal Grant Victor promises strict enforcement with Tulsa arrests already underway as physicians face possession limits.
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Drouth
Simeons
Sahara
Ouse Tittle
Charley Webb
Vinita
United States
M Rshal Grant Victor
United States Expouit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Oklahoma
Union
Grant Victor
St. Louis Court of Appeals
Victor
Tulsa
Parson Brannon
Punsyfoot" Johnson
Ifty
War Department
Oklahoma Board to Adopt Textbooks in July Hearing Set
Oklahoma City March 14 Contracts for a five year adoption of text books will be considered by the state board of education on July lay. Representatives of the book companies will be heard thirty days prior on the merits of the different books. The present adoption, the first for the stars, will expire soon.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Education
Book Companion
Board delays picks as new school laws near ready
The board approved intentions for six normal schools and other institutions but elected no university president this week. Superintendent Wilson will soon compile the state School laws, with a printed code ready for distribution to county superintendents before the governor issues the proclamation. A meeting in Oklahoma City April 25–26 will align high school course studies among city superintendents and principals.
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Univerelty
Wilson
Ume
Oklahoma City
Speller Sarah Rae Wins Craig County Gold Medal
Wayside letter thanks Sarah Rae for winning the Craig County best speller gold medal and credits Mise Johnston, Sarah’s seven year teacher, with shaping her skill. The writer hopes Johnston guides Sarah to the state contest to excel beyond the county.
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Daily Chieftain
Sarah Rae
Ishe
Craig County
Sarah
Mise Johnston
Oklahoma Supreme Court ends mandamus against governor
On the March term opening, the court issued eighty two decisions. Justice Kane authored the key ruling denying a mandamus to compel the state school land commissioners to turn over funds, holding mandamus cannot compel the governor to act. The case involved the permanent school funds and over 500 thousand dollars.
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Oklahoma City
Supreme Court
Robert L. Williams
Matthew Kane
S. W. Hayes
John B. Turner
Jesse J. Dunn
Guthrie Charter
Shawnee Gas & Electric Company
Corporation Commission
School Land Funds
City of
McAlester
Justice Kane
All Justces
Robert Dunlop
Schoal
Commissioners
Charles C. Moore
Dunlop
School Land Commissioners
James H. Chambers
Money to Loan at a Tia Percent Interest Rate
Money to loan available from FL M. Gwinnap & Son with a Tia percent rate and no commission. Money ready for borrowers seeking farm loans and flexible terms.
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M. Gwinnap & Son
Tom Isbell Hero of Cuba and Wild West Years
The life of Thomas Isbell, a townsman, spans Cuba’s San Juan battle and the Rough Riders under Shafter, with a later stint as a bronco buster with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West. He married in London, ceasing warlike exploits, and now celebrates birthdays amid well wishes from friends.
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Tom
Cuba
Teddy the Terror
Shatter
Tabell
Fiest
San Juan
Santago
Alfonso
Shafter
Isbell
Colby Roosevelt
Buffalo Bill
Globe
Col
Cody
Europe
London
England
Mars
Milwaukee
Messenger Kills Train Robbers in Texas
Express Messenger Trusdale single handed stopped a westbound Southern Pacific robbery near Landerson Texas. He trapped and killed both bandits after they forced the engine crew to cut out the train and take half ahead. Trusdale used a ruse to mislead the attackers and they were killed during the confrontation.
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San Antonio
Tex
Trusdale
Southern Pacific
Landerson
Texas
Tyather
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W.hl Taft
Gol. Roosevelt
Weill
Bocce
Okla
Mandamus
State School Land Commissioners
Treasury
Tom Isbell
Thomas Sebell
Messenger
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