Garrett Discharged in Mexican Extradition Case
Guthrie Oklahoma November 2 United States Commissioner J M Tibbetts sustained a demurrer to the governments evidence as it concerns John Garrett one of five defendants in the Mexican extradition cases and ordered his discharge He is released from possible extradition for forgery of a deed tied to the Mexican government The defense argued Garrett was not present at the forgery and had no knowledge until after his arrest The hearing adjoined until Friday when the defense will begin its case
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Guthrie
Okla
United States
J. M. Tibbetts
John Garrett
Oklahoma
Ity
Garrett
Mexico
Tibbetts
C. G. Horner
Horner
Tiddetts
Kearful
George Kishmeton
J. R. Jacobs
First U.S. airmail flight approved for Nov 10
The government grants permission for J A D McCurdy to fly the outgoing liner Kasserine Augusta Victoria with mails to New York, signaling the first national airmail transmission. Postmaster General Hitchcock limits notice to writers about the mail by air, while at Sedalia Missouri Pacific shop workers face a deadline to return to work by November 10 or be replaced.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Hitchcock
J. A. D. McCurdy
Hner
Sedalia
N. J. McGraw
Missouri Pacific
Gore predicts Democratic victory amid taftroosevelt clash
Senator Thomas P. Gore in Kansas City says millions believe Taft is pushing Roosevelt policies. He forecasts a Democratic win, claiming the party has awakened the nation. He notes the east looks west for gold and grain, and Maine has seen the light, while Republicans worship new gods.
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Kansas City
Taft
Roosevelt
Thomas P. Gore
Maine
Fire alarm saves Vinita home from attic blaze
Mrs. Meeks spotted smoke from a closet at the W A Meeks residence on North Foreman Street about 8 30 am. Fire department arrived quickly, extinguishing the fire with only a small attic hole burned and water damage, believed caused by mice carrying matches into the attic.
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W. A. Meeks
North Foreman Street
Vinita
Meeks
Honduras Situation Grows More Critical
Associated Press reports new United States steps to oust General Jose Valladares from Amapala as Honduras declares martial law. Honduras government fields a small army against Valladares followers with machine guns. Washington notes siege of the island port. Martial law, port closure, and a possible U S intervention frame the crisis.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Honduras
Amapala
United States
Jose Valladares
Valladares
Davila
Taft
Washington, D. C
State Department
McCreery
Tegucigalpa
Seige
Four battleships sail from Philadelphia for European cruise
Philadelphia ships Minnesota Vermont Idaho and Mississippi depart with cheers to join three other divisions on an Atlantic cruise. The four ships form one division that will rendezvous at sea, spend three weeks at Gravesend England, then sail to Cherbourg and Guantanamo for winter maneuvers with many invitations to entertainments in England.
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Philadelphia
Minnesota
Vermont
Idaho
Mississippi
Gravesend
England
Cherbourg
Guantanamo
Federal Court Denies Negro Voter Injunction in Oklahoma
Guthrie Okla Nov 2 The U S circuit court dismisses Daniel Sims s bid for an injunction blocking the Oklahoma grandfather clause ruling it lacks equity jurisdiction The decision leaves the clause in effect for the November 8 election disenfranchising about 50000 negro voters and prompts appeals to the U S Supreme Court by Sims attorneys and other litigants
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Guthrie
Okla
United States Circuit Court
Daniel Sims
Sims
P. R. Finch
United States
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Davenport Campaign Tour Amid Democratic Momentum
Democratic congress candidate James Davenport travels across Oklahoma districts spending nights in Washington and Wagoner counties with optimistic voters predicting a county ticket victory. He campaigns in Muskogee Mounds Kiefer Olmuglee Sapulpa while twenty five speakers cover the district for a full Democratic outreach.
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Tulsa
Okla
James 8. Davenport
Congress
Washington County
Muckogee
Wagoner County
Davenport
Olmulgee County
Mounds
Kiefer
Sapulpa
Gus Williams Acquitted In Tool Theft Case At Vinita Factory
Gus Williams was arraigned before Justice Meredith yesterday on theft charges involving tools from a new Vinita factory. Assistant County Attorney Mackay prosecuted, W. M. Sims defended him. Williams proclaimed his innocence after the verdict and was discharged.
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Gus Williams
Meredith
Vinita
Mackay
Gus
W. M. Sims
Golly
Insurance company seeks reimbursement after barn fire
Sparks from a locomotive set fire to a barn full of hay destroying property worth 4500. An insurer paid 1000 and sues the railroad for reimbursement. The railroad requests owners be included in the suit to settle the 4500 issue in one trial. Proceedings in district court featured Judge Luman Parker and W P Thompson arguing for the Frisco and the Scottish Rite National Insurance Company.
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Luman
Parker
W. P. Thompson
Brown
District Court
Frisco
Thompson
Scottish Rite National Insurance Company
Tn M’ Ami
Barney Oldfield Barred From Entry At Atlanta Speed Carnival
At Atlanta on November 3 opening day of the speed carnival an order barred Barney Oldfield from entering the paddock in his Blitzen Benz to prevent an exhibition spin in defiance of the automobile association ruling. The event features thirty six top drivers for races with total prizes of twelve thousand dollars, with twenty four car makes entered.
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Atanta
Barney Oldfield
Automobile Association
Davenport Wins Third District Victory Amid Court Ruling
Tulsa headquarters buzzed after a federal court grandfather clause decision boosted Democrat Jim Davenport’s congress bid in Oklahoma’s Third District. Davenport arrived from Washington County and ordered expanded staff and intensified outreach to push his majority from eight to ten thousand, aiming for fifteen thousand with both parties sending congratulatory messages and plans for rallying support.
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Tulsa
Okla
Federal Court
Jim Davenport
Congress
Congressional
Davenport
Washington County
Oklahoma
Police doubled for strike riots in Chicago garment district
Chicago November 3 The number of police reserved for riot duty in the garment workers strike was doubled today due to yesterday's turbulence. Inspector Healy said the strikers appear to be gaining at every bound and that it is hard to send enough officers to quell the mobs. Shops in the district have already lost two thirds of their employees.
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Chicago
Ill
Healy
Mailing Clerk Casteel Caught In Postal Letter Theft
In Wagoner Oklahoma a postal mailing clerk Albert B Casteel admitted stealing about $200 since last September. Inspectors Lewis and Stonerook saw him rifle a registered letter and take 6 75 in cash from a fixed letter mailed from Muskogee to Mudrow via Wagoner. He faces a preliminary hearing in Muskogee and awaits grand jury action at Chickasha on November 14.
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Muskogee, Okla
Moe
Lewis and Stonerook
Wagoner Post Office
Albert B. Cadeel
Muskogee
Mudrow
Wagoner
Custee
Casteel
Tahlequah
George
Enid
Chickasha
Warning Against Later Campaign Lies in Tulsa Race
Tulsa Nov 3 campaign notices accuse Republican campaigners of mailing false statements about James Davenport. Democratic committee leader John D. Porter says Creager used the same tactic previously and urges verification, noting Creager refuses open discussion and joint debates.
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Tulsa
Okla
Congress
James 8
Davenport
Creager
John D. Porter
Democratic Congressional Committees
Second Revolution Threatens Portugal
Lisbon reports the new republic faces a possible insurrection as the second and fifth regiments sign a letter to Provisional President Braga demanding promised promotions and pensions for aiding the overthrow of the monarchy. The government may yield to the pressure.
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Lisbon
Braga
Colored university attendance rises after court ruling
Guthrie Oklahoma reports a surge at Langston Colored A and N University as the Supreme Court upholds the grandfather clause. Many adult Black students arrive to improve reading and penmanship to qualify as voters, should the provision be enforced.
Oklahoma Voters Favor Democratic Garrison Against Gerrymander
Oklahoma Democrats claim unified strength as redistricting looms, arguing Republicans and independents will split tickets. The piece notes past gerrymandering attempts, calls for fair districts, and predicts a stronger Democratic legislature with a Democratic governor. Reactions from Republicans oppose drawn districts, urging fair changes by a party seen as fair.
Nick Longworth Follows in Footsteps of Teddy
Cincinnati Ohio February 2 1916 Representative Nick Longworth spoke at a rally where Warren G Harding the Republican nominee for governor addressed the crowd. Longworth argued progressives must support continued policies of the past administration and warned against following reactionary leaders.
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Nick Longworth
Teddy
Cincinnati
Longworth
Warren G. Harding
Dieaeter
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