Out of Taft A Stand Pat Jolt
Washington dispatch notes North Dakota primary results expose Taft weakness and boost Roosevelt and La Follette. Dems claim Taft cannot win if nominated. GOP rivals fear Chicago convention outcome. North Dakota signals trouble for Taft in western states, with Taft supporters seeking to control the party to preserve organization.
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Taft
North Dakota
Chicago
Roosevelt
McKinley
la Follette
Republican Party
Senator Dixon
Ormsby McHarg
Montana
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Wisconsin
New Jersey
Northwest
Murray backs Linebaugh for Oklahoma state chair
In Oklahoma City on March 27 W H Murray of Tishomingo discussed selecting a successor to Pred P Branson as state chairman. He favors D H Linebaugh of Atoka, a former permanent chairman of the state convention and Wilson forces leader. Murray stressed party unity and abstaining from favoring candidates, urging rules to prevent officers from aiding any candidate and to keep election duties separate from campaigning.
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Oklahoma City
W. H. Murray
Tishomingo
Pred P. Branson
Muskogee
Democratic Central
Murray
D. H. Linebaugh
Atoka
Linebaugh
Wilson
Congress
United Bars
Indian Girl Found Eloped and Married in Vinita
Jennie Maher, 13, disappeared from Muskogee Sunday night and was found in Vinita yesterday. She wed Robert Lefew there, Lefew claiming she is 18. Maher, the girl's father, filed a warrant for Lefew on a statutory charge. Oklahoma law does not recognize a marriage to a girl under 16 as legal.
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Muskogee
Okla
JennieMaher
Vinita
Robert Lefew
Lefew
James Maher
Oklahoma
Birthday Party for Louise Smith Delights Local Children
Louise Smith hosted a large group of her friends at her birthday party from 7 to 9. The children enjoyed games, refreshments, and then departed happily with their families.
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Louise Smith
F. M. Smith
Roosevelt Criticizes Taft and Endorses Democratic Principles
Washington dispatch reports Col Theodore Roosevelt aligning his platform with the Democratic Federation in Senate Document 64, supporting direct legislation and the recall. Senator Owen praises Roosevelt for backing initiative, referendum, and the corrupt practices act while noting the shift toward democracy over special interests.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Democratic Federation
Senate
Owen
Roosevelt
United States
Brooks Named University President in Oklahoma
Dr. Stratton Brooks, longtime superintendent of Boston schools, has declined a six year pane contract and accepted the presidency of the University of Oklahoma. Born west, educated northeast, he brings broad experience and national reputation as an educator, author, editor, and speaker. Arrival in Oklahoma expected about May 1.
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Brooks
Boston
Brooke
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Teacher Complimented by State Inspector
The state inspector praised Yukon schools supervisor J. L. Highlaw for training and fitness of high school instructors from the state university. Superintendent Highshaw of Yukon is praised for turning Yukon into a fully accredited four year high school. Highshaw, a recent University graduate, is commended as a leading principal and superintendent in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma
State Inspector of
J. L. Highlaw
Yukon
Highshaw
Oklahome
Roosevelt Favored to Beat Taft in 1912 Election Clash
Washington March 28 Roosevelt is seen as the stronger candidate for the Republicans over Taft for the next November election. The piece analyzes electoral math, noting Roosevelt could carry key states and possibly reach the 266 votes needed, while Taft faces uphill odds especially in states with Republican governors who doubt his renomination.
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Winfield Jones
Chieftain
Washington, D.C
Roosevelt
Taft
Jah
Ohio
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Taftin
California
Kansas
Michigan
Missouri
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Tennessee
Washington
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New Mexico
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Iowa
Maryland
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Rhode Island
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Elget
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Stubbs
Osborn
Hadley
Bass
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Aldrich
Hooper
Hay
Glasscock
McGovern
Carey
Deneen
Ilinois
Carroll
Goldsborough
Wyatt
Colorado
Maine
Massachusetts
Western states backTaft if Chicago nominates him
The piece argues that Democrats should win easily, predicting western states with Democratic administrations will vote Democratic, and even Ohio could fall in the doubtful column if Taft is nominated by the Chicago convention.
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Chicago
Taft
Ohio
Rockefeller backs Oscar Underwood for president
New York reports William Rockefeller, brother of John D. Rockefeller, endorsed Oscar W. Underwood for the Democratic presidential nomination. The Associated Press says Rockefeller favors Underwood, Taft is second choice, Roosevelt is opposed to good government, and big business seeks to steer the Baltimore convention toward a pro‑business candidate.
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New York
Willan Rockefeller
John D
Standard Oil
Oscar W. Underwood
Eleles
Standard Oil Trust
Under‘Wood
Underwood
Rockefeller
Republican Party
United States
Associated Press
Ita
Union
Savannah
William Rockefeller
House of Representatives
Taft
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
White House
Baltimore
Alabama
Standard Oil Company
Standard Ol Company
Green Bay
Cherokee per capita payment circulars printed in Cherokee
Three thousand Cherokee language circulars have been printed at the New Era office in Fort Gibson Oklahoma. They explain the conditions of the per capita payment to Cherokees to be distributed about April 1. John L. Springston of Vian translated and set the Cherokee type and served as official printer on the Cherokee Advocate.
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Fort Gipson
Oklo
New Era
John L. Springston
Vian
Cherokee Payment Schedule From Indian Agent Casey
Cherokee payment at this place will be made perhaps next week from the office of Indian Agent Major Casey. Checks will be delivered to the under restricted Cherokee first, then the full bloods will be paid.
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Major Casey
Shot from Far Without Warning in Lacison Killing
Snowden Sanders, a well known resident of Lacison Oklahoma, shot Ben McKinnon in the head without warning as McKinnon spoke with friends. Sanders was arrested, with his brother Eulys charged as accessory. McKinnon’s relatives in Missouri and Indiana were notified. the county faces rising crime and public indignation.
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Lacison
Okla
Snowden Sanders
Stout
Ben McKinnon
McKinnon
Sanders
Eulys Sanders
Missouri
Indiana
Sequoyah
Indians to Receive Cash Payments Through Cherokee Agency
The Muskogee Cherokee agency announces April payments to Indians, with funds going to parents or the feeding guardian if applicable. Unrestricted Cherokees up to half blood receive blank forms to complete and mail to Muskogee. checks mailed to beneficiaries. For restricted above half blood, payments occur at paying stations led by Tulsa with agency representatives on site.
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Union Agency
Muskogee
Tulsa
Be Careful of Your Money Be sure to save and share
Be careful of your money. The verse urges saving while health and happiness bloom and warns that friends may falter when funds run low. Small grains saved wisely can yield much, yet keep mercy open to help the poor in hardship.
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Sweet Mercy
Hall Returns From Eight Month Texas Ranch Stay
Like Rip Van Winkle, Hall arrived from his Texas ranch last night after an eight month stay on the range, looking unshaven and rugged as a mountaineer. He vowed not to shave again until he saw Vinita last August and has kept his word, and his rugged whiskers are drawing friendly urging to keep them.
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Rip van Winkle
Dim Hall
Texas
Shagey
Mr. Hall
Vinsta
Vinita
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