Ardmore, Oklahoma – January 19, 1908 – In a stunning display of defiance, Oklahoma County Representative O.G. Jones dared the Sergeant at Arms to lay hands on him in the Oklahoma state legislature yesterday afternoon. The incident, sparked by a heated debate over the prohibition bill, left the chamber in an uproar.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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