Big Wilson and Marshall Day planned nationwide
William F. McCombs leads a campaign for a widespread Wilson and Marshall Day on Saturday November 2 with state and county chairs urged to organize celebrations nationwide. The drive seeks messages from Governor Wilson and calls for large public gatherings, parades, and varied local events across states.
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The Tariff Tax. (By Andrew S. Phelps.)
Article by Andrew S. Phelps discussing tariff policy and Republican party perspectives. Identifies economic impacts, party stance, and proposed changes to trade duties.
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Andrew S. Phelps
Bryan Draws Immense Oklahoma Crowd At Grand Theatre
W d Bryan addressed a large Oklahoma audience urging a Democratic legislature to help elect Robt Owen to the senate and Democrats for Congress. He contrasted Roosevelt and Taft, noted campaign spending by side for and against, and announced his tour ends tomorrow night at Medford before heading to Kansas.
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Supreme Court Rules Against Western Union Tax Valuation
Oklahoma City Justice Kane upholds state power to value as an intangible part of Western Union Telegraph Company property for 1911 and 1912 taxes. Referee Everest report set aside. state board valuations substituted. Company had dodged taxes since statehood. total likely tax about 220000 with five years combined. State board valued 1911 at 1235730 and 1912 at 1490054. court rejects 50 percent depreciation claim, cites corporate system-wide depreciation via replacements.
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Sure Victory in the Air in Democratic Nomination
The speaker backs Governor Woodrow Wilson for president and Marshall for vice president, urging a unified Democratic sweep of House Senate and White House. He credits Democrats in the 62nd Congress with strong gains and criticizes Republican vetoes on bills to cut living costs and taxes.
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Wilson as President and the Call for Present Judgment
The author argues consistency yields to rightness and urges assessing Woodrow Wilson on present merit. It praises Wilson’s public rise and compares Lincoln era leadership, noting Wilson’s academic credentials, governorship, and potential to guide the United States as a strong president wielding vast power for the nation’s benefit.
To the Suffragette She Who Demands Superior Rights
ISOREL McCARMICK apologizes for a published article and defends women’s suffrage views in Vinita. She notes surprise at the rebuke from a learned suffragette and urges focus on political policy over personal attributes, urging women to look inward and learn from church unity against ignorance.
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Isorel McCarmick
Who'll Be Second Taft or Roosevelt
Chicago in late October reports the presidential race settled on Wilson as likely winner. Taft and Roosevelt fight over control of the Republican organization, with estimates suggesting Wilson will secure a large plurality and both rivals are unlikely to win. The writer endorses Wilson, arguing he leads a united party and will govern effectively.
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Katy Limited Robbed Near Eufaula Siding
The Katy Limited train was held up at 11 16 near Worth a siding by three robbers who rifled two express cars of about 5000 dollars and then fled after uncoupling the cars from a passenger train and sparking fires on bridges. Sidney Wolfe in charge of the express cars reported no assistance.
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Dr Bulgin Exhibits Ancient Ivory Powder Horns
Dr Bulgin displayed two ivory powder horns today. One belonged to the first king of Ireland and is at least 560 years old. The other is claimed to be Charles I of England’s hunting horn. The horns are elaborately carved and were sold years ago abroad.
Refinery Fire Burns Briefly Despite Long Flames
A fire at an oil refinery burned for about twenty hours but remained confined to the initial unit. The blaze consumed an estimated 200 to 900 barrels of oil and was extinguished around eleven o'clock. No widespread damage reported, and the remaining tanks were spared.
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