Commission 9 Doing Great Work in Guthrie
Guthrie August 28 The great work of the corporation commission in challenging the admiration of the world draws requests for copies of their report from foreign countries and every state. The piece questions why the Republican party failed to establish a similar restraint and cites excessive freight rates and plunder under old regimes. It wonders about attempts to graft oil interests into power and criticizes past constitutional changes.
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Guthrie
Okla
Corporation Commission
Yhe
Republican Party
Oklahoma
William Allen White greeted by town in Humboldt Park
William Allen White editor of the Bloomport Gazette returns from Europe to a town welcome. A procession led by a band marched to Humboldt Park where speeches by Mayor McCain and W. Morgan of Hutchinson were given amid a celebratory atmosphere.
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William Allen White
Associated Press
Hmporta
Kane
William Allen
Buporta Gaxotie
Europe
Negro tells where box was hidden
The accused burglar, a Black man, disclosed after arrest that he hid a box with valuable papers near Dull Creek after stealing from Mrs Emma Stire’s home. Bloodhounds traced him to the Very bank where the box had been hidden but not located then.
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Negro
Emma Stire
Wagoner
Wagoner l
Dull Jcreek
Greater Denies Flag Was Partisan Gift
Muskogee Oklahoma August 27 The White House flag was refused as a gift by the Keetoowah society of Cherokee Indians who say it was intended to inject partisan politics into their organization now in the custody of James Hildebrand and a full blood faction member The disposition to be made of it is not determined Representative Creager who secured the flag from President Taft says it was not meant for partisan use as the Keetoowah society is Democratic
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Muskogee
Okio
White House
Keetoowah Society of
Cherokee Indians
James Hildebrand
Keetoowah Society
Creager
Taft
Monterey Flood Toll Reaches Fourteen Hundred
A conservative estimate places Monterey flood deaths at about fourteen hundred with property losses around twelve million dollars. Searchers have recovered bodies as the city endures a four week relief period, and aid is being provided by local authorities and the American consulate to those in need.
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Mexico City
Monterey
Two More Names On Choctaw Roll
Washington Aug 30 The secretary of the interior orders restoration to the Choctaw rolls for Martha I Georgia Hyden and William J Swadieyan citizens by intermarriage. They are believed to be last restored under the Golds by decision of the U S supreme court last winter. Attorneys Kappler Merillat and James K Jones argued their cases and convinced the department they fit the Golds by rule. The department will not restore others or allotments. The earlier Attorney General Bonaparte Opinion was reversed, making previous enrollments final and unchangeable. More mandamus suits are expected from others claiming enrollment and allotment in the five civilized tribes awaiting department action.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Interior
Martha I
Georgia Hyden
William J
Bonaparte
Hitchcock
Department
New Railroad Aims at Timber Country Route
Rutlers Okla Aug 27 Timber men welcome a projected railroad from Atoka through Vinita to Garvin and likely to Jefferson Texas. The line would run near Little River and NapMamichi hills, unlocking over a billion feet of pine timber. Surveys begun to smooth grades and secure transport.
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Okla
Atoka
Vita City
T Garvin
Jefferson
Tex
Xiamichi
Invention Promises Revolution in Aviation by Whyte
Spokane inventor Avy Soann A Whyte asserts a 156 horsepower motor apparatus capable of transmitting atomic electricity. He plans a 200 foot long, 200 pound capacity car demo within 90 days, backed by Spokane capitalists.
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Spokane
Wash
Soann A. Whyte
Urideport Avenue
Alma
Whyte
Contests Prepared Between Militiamen in Oklahoma Guard Units
Arrangements are under way for a contest among militiamen with Col. Hoy Hoffman commanding the First Regiment of the Ontario national guard and Col. A. Lecithian of the Kanedy Oltf commanding the Third Miscourt regiment. The event, to be held at the county militia training camp, will limit participating guards to a restricted list and emphasize a formal interunit match.
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Iuturle
Aum
Atenege Lmente
Hoy Hoffman
Ule Alty
Ui Piret Regiment
Ontahomie National Guards
Colémen A. Lecitiian
Kanedy
Oltf
Coutidier Milige
Oklahoma
Mierda
Sapulpa liquor probe highlights alleged immunity
The Sapulpa case before the supreme court features sensational testimony from a jointist who claims liquor sales in Sapulpa exceeded 100000 dollars in two years. He testified bootleggers enjoyed de facto immunity from county officials and cited freight data showing five carloads of whisky and two of beer delivered to local buyers.
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Guthrie
Ohio
Supreme Court
Sapulpa
Star Witnese
Jackson
Daniela
Daniel
Hiquor Trafic
Gmelich Takes Decision Under Advisement
In Jefferson City Missouri acting Governor Gmelich heard the requisition case seeking the return of Mrs J M Barclay and J R Gentry to Kansas for trial on kidnapping charges. The decision was taken under advisement after rehearing and new requisition from Kansas attorneys alleging assault with intent to kill against Mia Barclay and J Gentz.
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Jefferson City
Kaysis
Mra
J. M. Barclay
J. R. Gentry
Kanvas
Marian Micakley
Gmelich
Kansas
Mia. Barclay and
Gentz
2. H. Belnap
Charge of extravagance without foundation in Guthrie items
Guthrie Oklahoma August commentary accuses critics of the school land office of extravagance. It claims the office has spent excessive funds while noting that Oklahoma children have received twice as much in mined money this year compared to when Republicans held the office.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie, Okin
Aug
School Land Office
Negro Prender Leader In Search In Bartlesville Church Fire
Aug 28 Bartlesville Oklahoma reports an enraged mob expelled two Black men from First Baptist Church after they were caught playing poker and craps under the altar. Fire destroyed the church while Rev G W Jones and townsfolk hunted the suspects. Rumor says other fires target Black churches. three in weeks.
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Oklo
First Baptist Church
Ely
G. W. Jones
Damex
Hehem
Petition to Remove Caldwell Sparks Oklahoma City Action
Sapulpa Aug 27 A petition circulates asking Governor Haskell to remove Fred E Caldwell state enforcement attorney from his post The move arises from a grand jury probe into L B Jackson county attorney with Caldwell accused of misconduct in the grand jury room and alleged prejudicial conduct The petition cites Caldwell's remarks and seeks suspension proceedings set for Guthrie before Justice Jeane on Thursday after noon
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Sapulpa
Okla
Haskell Phall Tomove
Fred
Caldwell
L. B. Jackson
Jackson
Haskell Blingelf
Englinh
Guthrie
Jeane On
Supreme Court
Dunn
Drowning at Grand River Near Wagoner Oklahoma
Local report from Muskogee AP notes James Lavingstone a south plains stockman from Wagoner Oklahoma drowned while bathing with the Loy family and friends in Grand River near hire last night. His one year old child he carried on his back narrowly escaped. Mrs Jamen J Hoonty of Paris Texas and Geach witnessed the incident.
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Associated Press
Muskogee
Ulla
Loye
Grand River
Hire
James Lavingstone
Wagon Or
Okla
Atockman
Walt
Won
Geach
Jamen J
Fever Tick Eradication Receives a Big Boost
Guthrie Oklahoma August 28 The state board of agriculture reported progress in eradicating fever ticks from infected areas to lift the federal quarantine. Lincoln county officials faced a temporary injunction over tax and dipping duties, but Judge Robertson dissolved the injunction finding sufficient authority for the county commissioners. The decision preserves action by local officials without needing a petition.
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Guthrie
Oklo
State Board of Agriculture
District Court
Lincoln County
Federal Board of Agriculture
Limchin County
Tevyine & Tax
Chatdien
Gereral
Nooty
Ueck
Wien
Met
J. L. Dayla
Board of Agriculture
Peauty
Robertson
India
Board of Comminiiiners
Ponty Comminsioners
Supreme Court
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