Ballinger backs sale of unallotted Five Civilized Lands
Secretary Ballinger and J George Wright discuss government sale of unallotted Five Civilized Tribes lands. Sale to start after 30 day advertisement. Also notes oil lease price concessions and investigations in McAlester and surrounding counties. International Indian Congress adjourns after 600 Indians at a powwow with speeches by Coolidge and McIntosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Congress
Muskogee
Okla
Secretary of the Interior
Richard A. Ballinger
J. George Wright
Five Civilized Tribes
Tulsa
McAlester
Ballinger
Valentine
Coulands
McMester
Washington
J. F. McMurray
McMurray
Sherman Coolidge
Chestle McIntosh
Coolidge
Oklahoma
Judge Sanborn Invited To Preside In Oklahoma Case
Guthrie Okla Oct 1 United States Circuit Judge Walter A Sanborn of the St Paul Minnesota circuit has been asked by Judge J H W Cotteral of Guthrie to preside over the grandfather clause case If Judge Sanborn cannot serve Cotteral asks for a judge and to designate how many judges may sit In big federal cases local interests often prompt transfer to out of state jurists Cotteral previously criticized the grandfather clause measure and may feel disqualified by prejudice Others visiting included J E Witcher Odessa Tex and Mr and Mrs T J Wilson with Mr and Mrs Q D B Giteen of Grove traveling from Muskogee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
United States
Walter A. Sanborn
St. Paul, Minnelehth
J. H W. Cotteral
Banborn
Cotteral
Suit Causes Outcry At Bartlesville in State Conspiracy Claim
John H Brennan for American National Bank filed in Bartlesville Oklahoma against Governor Haskell Lieutenant Governor Ballamy James Menefee M E Trapp the state banking board Commerce Trust Company Norton and others. Plaintiffs allege a conspiracy to defraud them by depriving the bank of 12000 Renfrew Oil shares worth over 100000 pledged as security for a 47500 loan. The suit cites hidden stock and untraceable assets and claims discussions with the governor and banking board acknowledging the bank’s condition and Norton’s obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Maskell
George W. Bellamy
James A Menefee
M. E Trapp
J. P. Conyers
Commerce Trust Company
E B Cockrell
W. C. Renfrow
A. S. Kimberly
W. T. Kemper
W. L. Norton
Renfrow Oil and Gas Company
Aaid
Renfrew
Ira Cobb
Bartlesville
Okla
John H. Brennan
Old American National Bank
Haskell
Ballamy
James A. Menefee
M. E. Trapp
State Banking Board
Commerce Trust Company of
Kansas City
W. S. Norton
Oklahoma
Old American Bank
Renfrew Oil Company
Norton
American National Bank
American National
Union National Bank
M. F. Stilwell
Union National
Howard Weber
Deposed Monarchs Accept English Guest Invitation
Aversham England October 12 King Manuel and Queen Mother Amelia will stay with Duke of Orleans at Woodnorton and embark on the Victoria and Albert after the imperial yacht reaches Gibraltar, then proceed to England.
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Aversham
England
Manuel
Amelia
Duke of Orleans
Woodnorton
Gibraltar
Roosevelt denounces corruption during Springfield visit
Associated Press reports in Springfield Illinois Roosevelt arrives with Governor Deneen. A crowd of about a thousand surrounds the rear train platform as Roosevelt grits his teeth and raises fists to condemn corruption. He vows to oppose corruption in Illinois and beyond and to tighten the ranks against corrupt elements in his party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Springfield
Deneen
Illinois
Roosevelt
Peoria
Caruso Cancels Engagements After Stage Accident
Enrico Caruso, famed tenor, must abandon engagements after a backstage accident in Munich. While bowing in La Boheme he struck his forehead on a steel rod, fainted, but recovered and finished the act with the audience unaware of the mishap. A thick wing shielded his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Enrico Caruso
Hughes Takes Oath of Supreme Court Justice
Washington October 11 1910 1911 session opens with Charles E Hughes taking the oath as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court The court adjourns in memory of Chief Justice Puller and honors his long service Justice Harlan announces Hughes has joined the bench and reads his commission Comment follows on Chief Justice Puller's death and enduring legacy The court adjourns until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Charles E. Hughes
New York
Melville W. Puller
Wickersham
Nagel
Hughes
Harlan
White
McKenna
Holmes
Day
Lorton
Justice Brown
Son
Supreme Court
Senate
McKenney
Justice Harlan
Marshal Weight
Roosevelt's first flight thrills crowd at Kinloch
In St Louis on October 12 Colonel Roosevelt described the experience as great. He rode twice around the aviation field eighteen miles west of the city in three minutes and twenty seconds as a passenger beside Arch Hoxey, the Wright airplane driver. He waved to thousands as the machine landed within a few feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Roosevelt
Avitation
Kinloch
Citg
Arch Hoxey
Roosevelt's surprise flight at St Louis aviation field
Colonel Roosevelt joined a public aviation visit in Kinloch London style. he rode in a long motorcar procession through a dusty route to the aviation field. Spectators cheered as militia held the crowd back. his arrival left a dirt-streaked imprint on his face. A social Episcopal gathering followed at Major Casey's home with plans for next Monday’s event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoxsey
Roosevelt
St. Louis
Kinloch
Colonel Roosevelt
Missouri
Thronga
Episcopal Church
Major Casey
West Canadian Avenue
W. P. Thompson
Political factions clash in Coweta and Guthrie Oklahoma
In Coweta editor Leftwich attacks Harris and McNeal while clashing with GOP unity, editor Jetrwich hints at ridding the state of a political pirate faction. In Guthrie and Oklahoma City editors discuss Portugal’s monarchical overthrow parallel to U S insurgent politics. Roosevelt and Cummins defer Oklahoma visits amid scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coweta
Okla
Mark A. Jetrwich
Leftwich
Harris
Downey Milbourn
Joe McNeal
Jim Harris
Oklahoma
Kiamosa
Prohibition Debate Spurs November Vote Pleas
A citizen letter urges Oklahoma voters to support local option to enforce prohibition and curb liquor. It warns of consequences for Cherokees and families if saloons return, invoking rural towns and families. The missive names local figures and expresses urgency for action.
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Woc
Readjustment of Supreme Court calendar delays key cases
Washington Oct 12 The Supreme Court lacks a full bench delaying important cases set for autumn. Standard Oil and Tobacco Trust cases under Sherman Act moved from Nov 14 to Jan 3. Tax cases also set for Jan 3 along with penalties under 28 hour law and pure food act. Contempt appeals from Buck Store and Range, and reassignment of Missouri fare challenges, feature in the revised schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Becat
Standard Oil
Justice Fuller
Justice Me
of Columbia
American Federation of Labor
St. Louis
Oklahoma
Ika
Kansas
Political clash in Bristow stirs local race tensions
Sapulpa and Bristow editors clashed on the streets over a disputed publication. The incident comes as Republican campaign leaders worry the affair could hurt election prospects this fall.
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Sapulpa
Okla
Howe
Hiden
Territo ‘Prise
Bristow
Piper
Dr. Bone
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J. E. Witcher
Odessa
Tex
T. J. Wilson
Q. DB. Giteen
Grove
Lome
OTR
Teddy
Caruso
Colonel
Wright
Politica
Gobbie
Oklahoma State Register
Republican
Unitag
Republican Party
Portugal
Oklahoma City
Theodore Roosevelt
Oklai
Congress
Moses B. Clapp
Misota
Albert B. Cummins
P. Dane
Georke Ditan
Kun Hardy
Thewngny
Wite
Marita
Aduie
Ely Tay
Philas
Collir
Davis Kling
Ph Man Murcomp
Phil
Philade
Philade Chicago
Batte Brown
Chileag
Schulte
Ing Davi Coombs
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