Reciprocity Bill Delays in Senate Hearing Debates
Washington May 2 the senate committee plans hearings on the Canadian reciprocity bill between May 10 and 14 and then reports to the full Senate. Speakers in the House argued for free list expansion as Democrats pressed annexation talk while debating duties on boots and shoes and bagging. Meanwhile Ohio’s Frank County grand jury considers bribery indictments involving about forty lawmakers as Governor Harmony faces scrutiny.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
Senate
Waahington
House
Underwood
Madden
Winds
Canada
United States
Gillette
Massachusetts
Dyer
Missouri
Burleson
Texas
Cox
Indiana
Longworth
Ohio
America
Rucker
Colorado
Grand Jury
Columbus
Prankie County
Harmony
Judge Warns Hearers Against Kidnapping In Burrell Case
Oklahoma City May 3 Hearing in the case of Hugh A. Burrell former banker fighting requisition for his return to Browne town Indiana on forgery and embezzlement charges. Presiding Judge Forman warned the court room against any kidnapping attempt connected with the case after a previous effort to spirit Burrell out of the state. Norman Haskell and E L Kietler argued that Burrell should not be returned due to Indiana statute designating a convicted criminal as a habitual offender challenging the legality under the US Constitution.
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Oklahoma City
Hugh A. Bur Tell
Brownetown
Ind
Criminal Court of Appeals
Forman
Barrett
Norman Haskell
E. L. Kietler
Thirrell
Burrell
Indiana
United States
Raises Gas Company Assessments In Oklahoma City Area
Oklahoma City May 2 state board of equalization has assessed gas and electric properties in Oklahoma City Muskogee El Reno and Enid raising total returns by about 1 000 000. Oklahoma City Gas and Electric gains 40 percent Muskogee 35 Enid 25 Enid 10 Enid and others under same management.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Equalization
Muckoyes
el Reno
Enid
Oklahoma City Gas and Electric Company
Muskogee Gas and Electric
Ht Reno Gas and Electric
Enid Gas and Electric
Opening of Grand Theatre in Blaze of Splendor
From Tuesday's Daily Vinita opens the Grand theatre with a two night vaudeville run. About a thousand patrons attended the first performances and praise the program as top tier. Manager Dan Myers secured four superb acts and promises continuous summer entertainment.
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Vinita
Grand Theatre
Dan Myers
Myers
New York
Vinita Boys Forming Scout Movement in Vinita
A group of about twenty five boys met at the courthouse in Vinita to start a Boy Scout organization with Li W Marks and Lee Philpot set to direct training and drill. The article also cites a Kansas City Journal piece describing a Field Day for Boy Scouts at Swope Park on May 6 with a mock two army drill and prize points for captures and escapes. Robbers Get Away With $1,500 in Moshings Nob, May 2 report notes an entry at Rosemont and an explosion followed by cash theft.
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Vinita
Court House
Li. W. Marks
Swope Park
Wolf Hollow
Ines Fof Army No. 1
Tle
Associated Press
Moshings
Nob
Rosemont
Prairie Oil and Gas Announces 2 Cents Barrel Rise
Prairie Oil and Gas Company in Bartlesville Oklahoma today announced an increase of two cents a barrel on crude oil raising the price to forty cents a barrel. The move represents a thirty three percent rise over the prior year and is expected to be followed by similar increases from other pipeline firms.
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Bartlesville
Okla
Prairie Ol and Gas Company Today
Webb 13 Chosen Assistant Chief and City Council Actions
The first regular meeting of the new city council approved bonds and sworn in new members L. C. Coneh and Henry Knight. Lee Webb was appointed assistant chief of police amid council protests, while John Olson will serve as night policeman. The fire department was reorganized with T. E. Ridenhour chief without pay and three firemen hired at 65 dollars monthly. South Smith street grading, surfacing and guttering was approved. other street improvements were discussed with a progress-minded tone.
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C. H. Goodpaster
J. C. Starr
L. C. Coneh
Henry Knight
W. L. Busey
Lee Webb
Webb
John Olson
T. E. Ridenhour
G. M. Baines
Clarence , Carmichael
Dimner Torbett
South Smith Street
Baron de Constant Talks to University of Chicago
The Associated Press reports Baron d'Estournelles de Constant addressing the University of Chicago. He says war is not the solution and warns England could trigger a broader conflagration if imperial rivalries with Germany persist, noting naval and military strains and the danger to British interests.
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Baron DE Constant
University OF Chicago
Associated Press
Chicago, Jr
Baron d’Estournelles de Constant
Germany
France
England
Hives
Great Britain
North Sea
Bishops Announce Conference Dates
Conference dates set by the college of bishops of the Southern Methodist Church in Nashville include Bishop Denny of East Oklahoma at Okmulgee on November 15 and a meeting near Oklahoma at Mangum on November 22.
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Associated Preas
Nashville
Tenn
College of Bishops of
The
Southern Methodist Church
Denny
East Oklahoma
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
Mangum
Oklahoma assesses smaller firms as state valuation climbs
The state board of equalization raised assessments for smaller public corporations by five to ten times, projecting a 1911 state tax value near 2 billion dollars. Firms such as Shawnee Tecumseh Traction and Tulsa Electric saw large increases while Shawnee Gas and Electric Sapulpa Electric also rose. Larger corporations face review Thursday with objections due next Monday.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Equalization
Shawnee-Tecumseh Traction Company
Shawnee Gas and Electric Company
Sapulpa Electric Company
Tulsa Corporation (Electric
Cattle Buyer Sees Market Rally In Kansas City Sale
Kansas City May 2. W J Columbia of Russell Creek Station Oklahoma brought three carloads of fed cattle to the quarantine division. Two cars were Herefords weighing 745 pounds and brought 96.10, topping the market. A carload of steers also sold well. Columbia said he was glad prices topped all yards but not crowing over the gains.
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Kansas City
W. J. Columbia
Russell Creek Station
Okla
Musical numbers shine at Vinita conference
The Chiari ties and corrections conference featured two standout musical performances, a piano solo by Miss Rose of Guymon and violin by Mrs. J A Holmboe of Vinita. Observers hail Rose's piano work as phenomenal and Holmboe as Vinita’s finest violinist.
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Vinita
Miss Rose
Guymon
J. A. Holmboe
Interest Shown in Oad Building in Craig County
Citizens of Craig county gathered in the hall above the Grand theatre to discuss building good roads. County Commissioner J M Simms chaired, George Taylor was secretary, and Deputy State Inspector R N Nash outline funding by assessment. Speakers included L W Marks and W L Craig. A second meeting was set for May 15 to continue the discussion on two cross county turnpikes.
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Craig County
Grand Theatre
J. M. Simms
George Taylor
R. N. Nash
L. W. Marks
Nash
D. M. Marks
W. L. Craig
Labor unionists may not seek venue change in McNamara case
Los Angeles May 2. Attorneys may decide no motions for a change of venue in the dynamiting conspiracy case or related points delaying the trial of John and James McNamara. Labor leaders focus on a carpenter strike. Andrew Gallagher says Rappaport takes charge upon arrival, with Clarence Darrow awaiting report. McManigal access restricted until testimony. McNamara brothers likely to be tried separately.
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Los Angeles
Leon Rappaport
International Bridge and Iron Workers’ Association
John
James McNamara
Andrew Gallagher
San Francisco Labor Council
Rap
McNamaras
Freier Licks
McManigal
McNamara Brothers
Nebraska Lieutenant Governor R Hopwell dies in Tekumah
Lieutenant Governor R. Hopwell died early today in Tekumah Nebraska after a battle with pneumonia and heart trouble. He grew up on his father’s Worth county Missouri farm and served in Missouri’s mounted state militia to fight guerrilla bands. Later he drove a government freight train west from Fort Leavenworth.
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Nebraska
Tekumah
Neb
R. Hopwell
Worth County
Missouri
Mounted
Fort Leavenworth
Stone in Long Speech in Senate
In Washington, Missouri Senator Stone denounced anti reciprocity tactics as unfounded during a three hour Senate speech. He argued free Canadian imports would not harm the US and could boost world trade, noting higher Canadian and border wages and generally higher prices in Canada. Senator Gallinger challenged him on revenue losses while others discussed dairy cattle price ranges.
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Washington
Stone
Missouri
Senate
Gallinger
United States
Mr. Stone
Mr. Gallinger
Canada
Cummins
Page
Vermont
Galinger
Messrs
Smoot
Warrer
Jones
Heyburn
Martine
Bailey
Bacon
Madero May Extend Peage Armistice Zone
El Paso May 2. Advices from insurrecto leaders report rebel activity in Coahuila near Monterey. Citizens urge extending the armistice zone. Madero will wait on chiefs before deciding. Peace commissioners conferred with insurrection leaders on provisional governors and a complete political overhaul.
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Tex
Madero
Coahuila
Monterey
Francisco I. Madero, Jr
Gomez
Pallacio
Colonias
Lerdo
San Pedro
Barras
Pablo de la Canchez
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Nuevo Leon
Revolutionista
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