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During its first century, Oklahoma has had its share (or more) of colorful politicians. A Perry farmer was elected to Oklahoma s former 8th Congressional district by a fluke in 1920. ....
Oklahoma’s Crazy Congressman: Manuel Herrick By Ray Hill If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone suggest a member of Congress was crazy, Elon Musk would be a pauper by comparison. Yet in the case of Manuel Herrick of Oklahoma, it was not simply the opinion of one voter, but rather that […] ....
Library of Congress Oklahoma Historical Society photo Manuel Herrick and his father, John, 1916, in Perry Oklahoma. This photo was taken at the trial in which Manuel Herrick was accused of burning the neighbor s stacks of oats. One hundred years ago this coming Monday, the Eighth Congressional District of Oklahomaâs new Congressman penned the following:Â âBEWARE! February The 22, 1921 Manuel Herrick Left Today on the 9 Oâclock Train To Assume his Duties In Washington D.C. Before Leaving he Stated That all news paper Reporters who are wise and value Their good health while The have got It will Stay away from him Especially Those Representing The Daily Oklahomian and Daily news. â Manuel Herrick. Print this just like I wrote it, capital letters and all, or leave it out of the paper.â ....