State Superintendent Circular Backs Book Exchange Policy
Oklahoma Superintendent E D Cameron issues circular to county superintendents criticizing retailers for limiting exchanges of old books for new ones by grade. He argues state law requires exchange regardless of grade and urges refunds where cash purchases could have been exchanged. Also notes contract interpretations and enforcement by the text book commission. J F Locke and wife visit in Guthrie.
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Guthrie
E. D. Cameron
Oklahoma
Cameron
Text Book Commission
West
C. T. Smith
Bool Commission
Supreme Court Checks Oklahoma Tax Ferrets
Guthrie Oklahoma September 22 The Oklahoma supreme court temporarily checked the tax ferrets by granting a writ of prohibition in a case by George Anderson of Guthrie to stop Logan County Treasurer Fred W Ritterbusch from collecting 3448 93 in back taxes from 1904 07 The decision centers on Senate Bill 245 authorizing county tax ferrets and could involve millions of dollars in property funds.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Supreme Court
George Anderson
Fred W. Ritterbusch
Logan County
Senate
Supreme Court of
Frisco Yards Robbery Suspects Captured by Sheriff
In Frisco yards Jesse Smith and Albert Harris allegedly robbed a caboose and a box car. Sheriff Ridenhour and George Couch pursued them, firing at one fugitive who somersaulted in fright. Both robbers were captured and held at the county jail.
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Frisco
Jesse Smith
Albert Harris
Sheriff Ridenhour
George Couch
Ridenhour
Hassell Pool
Sar
Dr Morgan Extracts Abnormal Molar From Carriage Horse Jaw
Veterinarian Dr D M Morgan yesterday removed a jaw tooth from Joe Butler’s carriage horse. The molar grew from the lower jaw to twice the length of surrounding teeth and had damaged the jaw’s divider. The horse endured the extraction with little distress as the tooth was broken down to normal height.
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Morgan
Joe Butler
Dan Warren Wins Multiple Premiums at Chelsea Fair
Dan Warren captured several top premiums at the Chelsea fair last week. He earned first premium for the best draft horse the best draft mare and the best all purpose male among strong stock that would compete well in any state in the Union.
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Dan Warren
Chelsea Fair
Union
State Printer Worrall Wins Damage Suit in Chief
Hobart Oklahoma September 23 State Printer Clinton Worrall prevailed in a libel suit against his paper the Chief sued for 12000 damages on nine counts by former City Attorney John A McKeene over editorials written during a former city campaign. The jury deliberated about forty eight hours.
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Hobart
Okla
Clinton
Worrall
John A. McKeene
Bryan Demands Proof of Roosevelt Statement
Detroit Sept 23 The Bryan campaign disclosed a telegram demanding proof Roosevelt had linked Gov Haskell Oklahoma to Standard Oil. Bryan warned the GOP against dictating succession and pledged a fair fight while Roosevelt prepared a reply aided by Lamb of Indiana and associates.
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Detroit
Mich
W. J. Bryan
Roosevelt Denn
N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Democratic National Committee
Ann Arbor
Jocal Committee
Ryan
Roosevelt
Haskell
W.R. Hearst
Standard Oil Company
Frank G. Monnet
Ohio
Haskell says he will not resign amid Hearst charges
Kansas City dispatch reports Oklahoma governor and Democratic official Charles N. Haskell declined resignation amid Hearst accusations. He denounced Hearst as false and challenged proof, offered to submit to editor committee review, and said the Oklahoma vote proved voters distrust the charges. He planned to return to Chicago after a short trip home.
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Oklahoma
Hearst
Kansas City
Charles N. Haskell
Democratic National Committee
William Randolph Hearst
Union Depot
Corplin
Haskell
Oki
Frank
Chicago
Oklahoma Assistant Attorney General Resigns
Guthrie Oklahoma September 23 Fielding C Lewis first assistant attorney general of Oklahoma has tendered his resignation effective at once and will return to private practice at McAlester Ohio. Private business is given as the reason.
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Guthrie
Oklo
Fielding C. Lewis
Oklahoma
McAlester
Ohio
Cantanus Ve Aety Fesce 2 eee sheriff case continued
Centralia Sept 22 The case of the city of Cantanus Ve Aety Fesce 2 eee sheriff for alleged misconduct in office was continued by the court three days until next Friday. A. A. Brown of Vinita is defense counsel.
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Centralia
Cantanus
Cour
A. A. Brown
Vinita
Genoa
Committee Prepares New Revenue Measure in Guthrie
A five member committee from county treasurers and county clerks in the state meets in Guthrie to draft a general revenue measure. They aim to replace the current law, seeking to direct penalties for non payment of taxes to the state instead of private tax buyers. The panel plans to request repeal of the existing tax ferret provision.
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Guthrie
Lee
Tulsa 19 Seeks Vinita Horses To Tulsa
Tulsa Oklahoma September 23. Miller Hammett negotiates with LB Crouch of Vinita to move blooded horses to a tract near Tulsa. Crouch owns Monarch and Rex McDonald stallions and Chief Buffington. his training reputation helps attract top stock for Tulsa drivers and riders.
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Tulsa
Oklahoma
Miller Hammett
Mr. Hammett
LB Crouch
Vinita
Mr. Crouch
Monarch
Rex McDonald
Chief Buffington
United States
Orc
Crouch
Maud Riley
Chelsea
Two Oklahoma Bank Officials Under Arrest
Enid reports the arrest of H. Miller Jr., president, and W. M. Gardner, cashier, of the Farmers and Merchants Bank, Garfield County. They face warrants from State Bank Commissioner W. H. Simock for false reports of bank condition, loans to parties at 20 percent of capital, and concealing loans. They were brought to town and gave bond for appearance.
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Enid
H. Miller, Jr
W. M. Gardner
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
Oklahoma
Garfield County
W. MH. Simock
Bend
Coal Producing Case Continued Thirty Days
Guthrie Oklahoma September 24 continuation of thirty days granted by the corporation commission yesterday in the case of Attorney General West against forty producing coal companies for a reduction of Oklahoma coal prices to retailers and consumers. The delay was granted upon the request of the defendants. The commission will investigate the actual cost of producing coal in the different mines in the state.
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Guthrie
Corporation Commission
West
Oklahoma
Dufrent
Attorneys of Craig County Hold Meeting
In a morning gathering at the county courthouse attorneys from Craig County set the October term docket. A majority vote deferred jury trial cases to the week of November 6, while October 2 sessions proceed with notices. The decision, made to ensure jurors are available for election day, shifts jury trials to November 9.
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Notione
Demirrere
Tnenl
Takeneban
Campaign praise letter boosts Jim Davenport in Oklahoma race
Congressman Ferris of the First District writes to J. Curl of Bartlesville praising Jim Davenport and urging Davenport’s reelection. Ferris describes Davenport as vigilant, hardworking, and trustworthy, credits him for work on removing restrictions, and notes Ferris’s illness while aiming to support Davenport in the Third District.
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Scott Ferris
Carl
Bartlesville
Jim Davenport
Ferris
Washington
Gurk
J. J. Curl
Okla
Sin
Jim
Oklahoma
Congress
Jean
Tam
Rip van Winkle
Davenport
Democratic Party
Oklahom
Ucenetie
Seour Frau
Proposed Cherokee Club House Site Near Vinita
Mayor Parks offers his farm seven miles south and one half mile east of Vinita for a Cherokee Club house. The land sits on Big Cabin Creek near an artesian well, atop a bluff overlooking a long pool suitable for boating and fishing. A club committee will visit soon to consider accepting the offer. Emmett Hughes resigns after six years as a post office clerk.
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Mayor Parks
Vinita
Big Cabin Creek
Mr. Park
Muskogee
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I. B. Crouch
Oklahoma Bank
Craig County
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