Oklahoma Gas Dispute Creates Interstate Pipeline Crisis
Oklahoma faces a decision on conserving natural gas for domestic use or exporting to other states. Owen and Connelly push a high pressure line to Kansas, prompting governor Haskell and the attorney general to seek court action for a receiver and to bar out-of-state transport. The case raises questions about contempt penalties and possible new state laws.
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Oklahoma
Owen & Kelly
Caney
Kas
Kansas Natural Gas Company
Wichita Natural Gas Company
Owen & Connelly
Haskell
Chas West
State Supreme Court
Owens & Connelly
Wes
Kansas
Supreme Court
District Court
Washington County
Missouri
Oklahoma to receive half a million from federal school fund
The state will get one half of a five million dollar permanent school fund from the United States treasury by week’s end. The bill, passed by both houses, originally risked a payment hold due to wording on receiving funds. An omission in the enacting clause led to a covering provision for subsequent payments, prompting rapid enactment without delay. Representative Vandeventer introduced the bill in the House.
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Oklahoma
United States
Vandeventer
Senate House Rift Widens Over Joint Session Presidency
Long standing rift between the senate and house deepens as controversy over who presides at joint sessions grows. Speaker Murray has publicly criticized the senate president, raising fears of legislative deadlock and blocked passage of measures in both chambers.
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Senate
House
Murray
Murr
Catate
State printer bill stirs debate over home rule
The bill creating a state printer office would require all printing and binding for county officers to be bought by the state printer appointed by the governor. Critics warn it removes local home rule and could concentrate public printing in one monopoly.
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William H. Murray
Secretary Cross to Arrive in Guthrie in Restored Health
Word from era Cross, secretary of state, says he will arrive in a few days in restored health to assume office. He was unable to attend the inaugural due to illness, with Democrats naming possible successors but none chosen.
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Era Cross
Guthrie
Cross
Aia
Wii
Banque
Oklahoma Bill Targets Itinerant Patent Medicine Vendors
A proposed Oklahoma bill seeks to drive wagon traveling patent medicine sellers from state doors. It would set an annual license at 200 dollars and may add county and township licenses, aiming to bar itinerants while farmers defend the convenience of at home remedies.
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Oklahoma
Debate Over School Land Sales Sparks Territorial Debate
Discussion of the school land question and the likelihood that lessees will press for selling all school lands has stirred wide interest. Oklahoma has long debated the issue, while Indiana territory opposes sale citing risk to land and school funds.
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Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Indiana Territory
Bryan to Address Oklahoma Legislature in Joint Session
Oklahoma Democrats plan a December 21 event with William J Bryan addressing the legislature then attending a statewide banquet under the democratic state committee. To avoid friction over guest status both houses may invite him as guest of the legislature with Governor Haskell presiding at the joint session. Bryan feels at home in Oklahoma amid the current administration's support.
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Oklahoma
William J. Bryan
Democratic State Committee
Legislative Assembly
Bryan
C. N. Haskell
Conservatives Resist State Action Against Life Insurance Firms
In Texas conservative legislators oppose state interference with life insurers. They argue 75 percent of premiums must be deposited in state guaranties and taxed at 2.5 percent, a schedule that would bankrupt firms if paid. Twenty-two companies withdrew in Texas after the tax pressure and policy terms.
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Texas
Strange that good deeds often lead to bad humor voicing
A clipped remark on irony in behavior suggests that virtue sometimes sparks uncomfortable or awkward humor. The line contrasts virtue with misfortune in social perception.
Dean's Kidney Pills Claim Urgent Kidney Relief
A testimonial from ake City Minnesota reports severe kidney trouble with back pain dizziness and eye strain. After using Dean's Kidney Pills the patient claims full health returned and credits the remedy, sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Jam Center
South Oak Street
Ake City
Minn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Drunk Clergyman Douses Boots With Whisky
A cold smoking car tale shows a clergy man sharing a flask with a drummer. He pours whisky into his boots to warm his ice cold feet, joking that the drink heats the feet like a stove. The échange ends with both men laughing at the improvised warming method.
Lewis' Single Binder 5c Cigar Triumphs in Quality
Frank P. Lewis of Peoria Illinois offers the Lewis Single Binder 5c cigar praised for rich aroma and easy draw. Wrapped in tinfoil it remains fresh from factory to smoker and competes with 10c brands. Sales this year exceed 9,000,000 despite no traveling sales force due to high tobacco quality.
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Frank P. Lewis
Peoria
Ill
Lewis
Glasses Conversation Sparks Intellectual Image Question
In a light exchange a man asks if glasses would make him look more intellectual and a woman suggests they could only help. The banter implies a casual consideration of appearance and perception.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
Advertisement asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease and touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as the only constitutional remedy. Claims internal use with dose guidance and a 100 dollar refund offer. Mentions sales by doctors and a 75 cent price. Also notes Cheney family pills for constipation.
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F. J. Chetey & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Cron
F.J. Cheney & CO
Wit and danger in a Harper's Weekly encounter
A pedestrian faces a masked woman in a tense street moment. The exchange ends when the attacker lowers her weapon and departs. Willieboy quips about Adam and clothes, while Silli man reacts to the odd humor amid the incident.
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Willieboy
Silliman
Adam
Harper’s Weekly
Goforth Praises Hunt's Lightning Oil For Catarrh Relief
Mrs Z E Goforth of 2119 Holly Street Kansas City reports after using a sample and two bottles of Hunt's Lightning Oil her catarrh and headaches greatly improved She calls it the best medicine she has seen and says it helps her keep house.
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Z. E. Goforth
Holly Street
Kansas City
Hunt
Quote by C H Parkhurst on ease and danger
A brief aphorism asserts that more men are harmed by ease than by hardship illustrating the author C H Parkhurst's view on temptation and folly. The note pauses to reflect on moral balance and human weaknesses.
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H. Parkhurst
Horses That Wouldn't Drown Folklore Tale From A Bany
A tale from the Bany Evening Journal describes a horse tied to a foot bridge during a flood. The flood broke the bridge away, but the horse later reappeared riding the same bridge downstream, a bystander recalling a similar sight from the past.
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Abany Evening Journal
German Traveler Refuses Train Fare and Is Ejected
A German traveler on a train refuses to pay the 35 cent regulation fare, is ejected after arguing for 25 cents, then dashes ahead of the engine and walks on the track while the engineer signals. He shouts he will not return, resisting authority in a dramatic scene reported by the Rehoboth Sunday Herald. Laundry stubbornness is blamed on weak starch as residents urged Defiance Starch for firmer, thinner application to keep fabric true to size and appearance.
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Rehoboth Sunday Herald
A Delicate Job
A physician reassures a husband that his wife’s increasing deafness signals aging and suggests the husband communicate this to her with tact. The exchange highlights sensitive domestic medical counsel in a clipped domestic dialogue.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Hunt's Cure for Skin Disease Promised Instant Relief
An advertisement asserts that itching skin ailments cause more misery than danger and claims Hunt's cure provides instant relief and prompt healing with absolute guarantee.
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Hunt
All the Earmarks. First Tramp and Matrimonial Ads
A satirical note describes a man seeking work on wood chopping coal gardening and childcare in a matrimonial advertisement parody. His friend groans at the clichés highlighting the humor in old notices.
Safe remedy and fashion delays in old newspaper notices
An ad laden passage mentions Castoria with a 30 year claim and references a gown request from Miss Gibson Girl with a two week dressmaker delay. It also promotes Simmons' Cough Syrup for persistent coughs and includes a Julius Hawthorne quote and Hesiod warning about unjust gains.
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Miss Gibson
Wise is he who kicks only at things that can't kick back
A pithy aphorism frames caution about restraint. The line warns against targeting those who cannot defend themselves, praising prudence and measured action over aggressive impulse.
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