The Mediator Wallace Forces Quarrel to End at Plant Chapels
At a locomotive plant, William Wallace sparks a clash between Finnegan and McDougal during a chapel visit led by a bishop. Wallace then uses the moment to broker a ceasefire, turning the fight into a humorous escape as the two brew a plan to outsmart the mediator.
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William Wallace
Finnegan
McDougal
Vinnegan
Finnnegan
Chesney
Dette
Homer
Scotland
Ireland
Naiself
Murther
Night Return Recalled In Arctic Looning Tale
A humorous sketch follows Mr. Ojibiwosky as he stumbles home from the Eskimo club after a long Arctic night. His wife questions the late hour, he misreads the time as February, and the tale ends with a veil drawn on domestic affairs.
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Old Sol
Siader
Mr. Ojibiwosky
Paris Nobleman Bets Life on a Bed Habit
Count Betrand a Paris nobleman famed for eccentricity claimed his long life owed to yearly bed rests. Once the siege began he retreated to bed as his servant obeyed a strict instruction, saying nothing until the siege ended and the events paused.
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Count Betrand
Paris
Extravagant Wife a Marine Love Scandal at Mare Island
A young marine officer at Mare Island Navy Yard spends days driving with the daughter of the officer commanding. He fears gossip and laments that the girl eats seven eggs each morning and fears she is not suitable for marriage.
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Mare Island
Possible Explanation for Home Run Crowd Chase
A humorous exchange between a father and son about why a home run never happens, suggesting the crowd is too lazy to chase the ball. The line conveys a playful folk joke tone.
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Little Willie
Sign Stealing Joke Becomes Nighttime Comedy
A Gotham policeman quietly corners Columbia college youths who carried a long board sign from a tobacconist. The officer claims the charge is stealing but the owner says the sign was rented for the night and must be returned tomorrow. The youths cheer as they leave.
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Gotham
Columbia College
Old
New York
Memory Flare Reveals Long Jail Term in Court Exchange
A magistrate asks about past punishment. The prisoner recalls a $10 fine for striking a man and then mentions a 15 year jail spell, noting no other times come to mind. The exchange hints at a forgotten lengthy incarceration.
Myrtle and George Visit Sparks of Forgiveness
Myrtle and Mabel discuss a late arrival for Myrtle's beau George. Myrtle insists on privacy and vows to act as if she is not at home. The close door and missed greetings heighten the tension as the bell rings and anticipation rises.
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Myrtle
George
Mabel
Accounting for the Death Rate in Town
A health commissioner explains 17 more deaths last year than the previous year, attributed to a rise in automobile fatalities. The intuitive stranger notes a recurring tragedy as another fatality is witnessed, highlighting road dangers in the town.
Not Athletic. Cruelty in College Gossip Report
A colloquial exchange reveals sharper social sniping as Mrs. Podge condemns college training for girls. Mrs. Dodge probes, and Mrs. Podge recalls a cruel remark about Emily being the best at skinning the ca.
Tariff revision not fulfillment of 1908 platform
Des Moines Iowa politician rejects Paine Aldrich bill as not meeting his tariff goals. He notes the Dingley cuts exist but few are valuable and argues the bill fails to uphold protective policy.
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Des Moines
Secretary Wilson declares farm wealth the largest in history
Washington reports Secretary James Wilson's annual arrival shows farm product value in 1908 at 7 778 000 dollars and corn leads with 1 615 000 000. Over ten years farm wealth exceeds 60 000 000 000, with the poor farmer named as major producer. Census appointments in Oklahoma appoint Chapa as census supervisor for the fifth district. Roosevelts Rough Rider Colbert named for the fourth district.
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Washington
James Wilson
Shawnee
C. C. Chapa
Asher
Pottawatomie County
Norris
Cade
Ben H. Colbert
Tishomingo
Rough Rider
United States
Ardmore
Roosevelt
Congress
Oklahoma
Bid Notice for East Central Normal Building Ada Oklahoma
The State Board of Public Affairs invites sealed proposals by September 7 1909 for erecting the East Central Normal school building at Ada Oklahoma. Plans by Charles H Sudhoeler Co Muskogee are to be used with duplicate bids on forms. a 5 percent certified check is required. right to reject all proposals reserved. Proposals to be addressed to Victor E Harlow Secretary Guthrie Okla.
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State.Board of Public Affairs
East Central Normal School
Ada
Okla
Charles H. Sudhoeler & Co
Muskogee
State Board of Public Affairs
State Board of Regents For Normal
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Chas. H. Sudhoeler & Co
Oklo
East Central Normal Building
Victor E. Harlow
Roy Hoffman
P. H. Weathers
S B. P.A. Dit
Many Indian Schools to Be Closed This Year
The Five Civilized Tribes schools will open September first but funding was cut from 300000 to 150000, causing many closures. Tahlequah female seminary sold for a normal school, with remodeling underway. Coed plans for the male academy, and openings slated for Wealaka, Emahaka, Mekusekey, plus larger Choctaw and Chickasaw boarding schools. John D. Benedict appeals to eastern white residents to urge full-blood Indian children to attend.
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Tahlequah
Wealaka
Creek Nation
Emahaka
Mekusekey
John D. Benedict
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City News: C G Jones Seeks Republican Governor Nomination
Oklahoma City reports C G Jones a farmer promoter railroad builder and capitalist will seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination next year. Jones has long been discussed as a potential candidate and is considered a strong contender given his activity in the party since territorial days and leadership roles in earlier legislatures. A separate item notes a Guthrie party honoring Florence Furman with Miss Olive Rice hosting an evening featuring a floral contest and social games.
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Oklahoma City
C. G. Jones
Jones
Oklahoma Territory
Republican Party
Fiest
Houe
Olive Rice
Florence Furman
Guthrie
Shawnee Herald Reports Farmers Rally Against Corporate Control
The Shawnee Herald notes farmers and the Farmers' Union oppose changes to article nine of section nine and predicts repeal after the next election. Acting Governor Clint Graham of Marietta serves while Haskell and Bellamy are away.
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Shawnee Herald
Farmers’ Union
Herald
Clint Graham
Guthrie
Marietta
Oklahoma Senate
Haskell
Bellamy
St. Joseph
Colorado
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