Owens Opens Campaign in Webbers Falls Oklahoma 1912
Senator Robert L Owen announces his candidacy for the U S Senate before Oklahoma Democrats in Webbers Falls, citing his record since joining the Senate in 1907 and urging reforms such as direct election of Senators, the Australian ballot, and a strict campaign finance act to curb monopolies and corrupt influence. He notes Oklahoma history, local ties, and demands for party loyalty and reform ahead of the August 6 1912 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Owen
Webbers Falls
Muskogee County
Oklahoma
United States
Muskogee
United States Senate
Senate
Aldrich
Frye
Hate
Platt
Depew
Foraker
United State
Beef Trust
Rockefeller
Elng
Mathen
Mary
Neember
Maine
Frye and Hale
Wyoming
Committee On Appropriations
Committee On the Judiciary
Senate of the
Democratic Party
Senator Gore on land decision
Washington May 16 1912 Senator Gore discusses a Supreme Court ruling that exempts Chickasaw and Choctaw allotments from taxation for 21 years for original allottees while Cherokee Seminole homesteads are exempt and unrestricted surplus lands are not. He notes revenue impacts urges relief legislation seeks federal support for schools, and proposes an appropriation tied to Indian children and exempt lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S. Supreme Court
T. P. Gore
Wanted 2500 strawberry pickers in Neosho area
Neosho Fruit Growers and Shippers Association advertises for 2500 strawberry pickers around May 25. Pay is customary price of 1.4 cents per short quart. Address J H Graves Manager Neosho Mo ABSA Walter Martin returns home to Stillwell after ten days visiting relatives in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neosho Fruit Growers and Shippers Association
J. H. Graves
Neosho
ABSA
Walter Martin
Stillwell
Kate Barnard in Training For Oklahoma Reform Fight
Kansas City May 17 Kate Barnard state commissioner of charities for Oklahoma begins training for her life battle. She will go to Kirksville Missouri for a training period after weeks of rest. Barnard plans a three man rehabilitation court to decide when inmates are fit for release, a Kentucky style guardianship act, and scientific care for the insane. Oklahoma’s humanitarian hope intensifies as she prepares to push reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kate Barnard
Oklahoma
Baltimore
Kirksville
Mae Barnarde
Iit
Kentucky
Water Gaging Stations Report By USGS Details
The United States Geological Survey maintains over 1,500 gaging stations on American rivers to determine stream flow for irrigation municipal use and power. Water Supply Paper 280 compiled by B I Wood lists stations by drainage areas and locations and includes a full view by states and authors, obtainable free from the Survey Director. The Weekly Chieftain sells for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Geological Survey
United States
Geological Survey
B. i. Wood
Washington
Spokane Ad Clad proposes ordinance to curb fake advertising
Spokane Washington May 1 The city considers a new ordinance by AL M Donphy assistant corporation counsel to eliminate fake advertising schemes in the city. The draft law makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly disseminate statements about merchandise including quality, price, production costs, purchase sources or awards aimed at misleading buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
AL M. Donphy
Counja
Land Tax Debate Follows Supreme Court Decision
Madill Oklahoma May 16 residents react to the Supreme Court decision on allottee land taxation. Affected areas expect limited taxable land as exemption travels with the land, prompting concerns of county viability and new tax revenues. Senator Owen and local officials seek clarity while editors warn about sensational reporting. T. Haddock urges correction to prevent harm to homeseekers and state growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maan
United States Supreme Cent
Oklahoma
Prees
Jose da
Washington
Oklahoma City
Oklahoman
Daily
Wired
Robert L. Owen
Washington, D
Madill
Washington, D.C
EB. T. Had
Washington, D. C
T .Haddock
Senator Owen
Allottes
Belloor
Bee
Powder River oil field noted by USGS in Wyoming
The United States Geological Survey issues a second edition bulletin on the Powder River oil field of Wyoming by Carroll Wegemann. It outlines a dome similar to Salt Creek with oil found in the Sundance and Morison sandstone, plus a Dakota sandstone layer, detailing geology, prospects, and a field map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
Wyoming
Powder River
Carroll Ho Wegemman
Salt Creek
Sundance
Morison
Dakota
Feld Ag
US 8
Geological Survey
Washington
Printers Elect Officers Amid Local Union Vote
The Vinita printers held their annual election of officers at the local Typographical Union. James M. Lynch of Syracuse was re-elected president, J. W. Hayes of Minneapolis secretary and treasurer. Local officers named included J. F P. Murphy president Roy Franklin recording secretary Miss Detta Higging secretary treasurer L. R. Scott sergeant at arms and John D. Marrs chosen as delegate to the international convention in Cleveland with Scott as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Jocal Typographical Union
International Union
Vinita Union
James M. Lynch
Syracuse
N. Y
J. W. Hayes
Minneapolis
J. F P. Murphy
Roy Franklin
Decoration Day at Fairview Cemetery Urges Lot Upkeep
Public notice from Fairview Cemetery owners requesting lot holders to prepare their plots for Decoration Day visits. Emphasizes cleaning and tidying graves as many visitors are expected. Signed by Ed Barrett, G A R Wellington, William Simms, and A V.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Cemetery
Barrett
Wikingon
William Simms
A. V
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senator Owens
Campaing
Bower
Abraham Lincoln
Jasper S. Martin
Farmers State Bank of
Senator Gore
East Side
Kate Bernard
The
T. Haddock
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!