Murray Will Move to South America to Start New Colony
Former Oklahoma congressman and recent gubernatorial candidate Murray plans to depart for Bolivia to form a 50 000 acre land grant colony for 125 families. They will gain military post support schools tax exemptions and riparian rights for ten years with homes and farms on up to eighty acres per family.
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Bi" Murray
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Jones Chapel Cotton Picking Continues Despite Weather
Local notes report ongoing cotton picking in Jones Chapel despite rain and cold. Several residents listed visiting relatives, selling tuberculin fund seals, and attending funerals. nearby listings promote real estate and houses for sale. Ada and Gore political notes appear in separate items.
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Browall Gwaltney
Rosa Ballard
Oma Norigo
Isaac Oper
Vera Bailey
Osa Dunham
Blanche
Ida Jones
Oklahoma blue sky law tested in Supreme Court fight
Oklahoma City December 9 The Simpson blue sky law created the state issues commission to regulate speculations in Oklahoma The Mutual Investment Company sought to block its jurisdiction and attack its constitutionality The district court sustained the demurrer and the company plans to appeal to the state supreme court The law makes violations a felony with fines from 100 to 6090 and possible prison terms The company faced potential criminal prosecution if it continued operating.
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State Issues Commission
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Supreme Court
Mutual Company
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State Purchases $20,000 Acre of Land in Capital
Oklahoma City's capital area reports a $20,000 acre land purchase as part of state development. The brief item notes the acquisition details and references the December date and capital location without additional context.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Capitol grounds grading moves earth to restore steps
The state board under the Williams administration acquired a triangular acre south of Twenty second Street for the capitol and hauled earth onto the grounds to level the site with the main entrance steps. A grading loader pulled by 14 mules and four men with 19 dump wagons works under convicts. Weather delays paused progress but grading aims to finish soon.
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State Board of Public Affairs
Williams
Capitol
Statehouse
George W. Kessler
Raisin Whisky Warned Deadly By Detroit Coroner
Detroit December 9 County Coroner J W Rothacher warns against bootleg raisin whisky and other substitutes described as deadly like wood alcohol. He cites 16 deaths since January 1 from these poisons, with cases of paralysis insanity and blindness. Governor Coolidge mentioned in a brief, odd aside.
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Detroit
J. W. Rothacher
Jamaica
Two Congressmen Unseated Last Term of the Upper House
Washington dispatch notes that J C Herreld of Oklahoma occupies room 168 A in the House Office Building, formerly Victor Berger’s space, as unseated. Next door, Peter Tague of Massachusetts sits in 169 after a contest with John Z Fitzgerald. It marks a rare occasion with two members unseated in a single term.
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J. C. Herreld
Oklahoma
Victor Berger
Milwwall
Free Socialist
Peter Tague
Massachusetts
John Z
Honey Fitz) Fitzgerald
Boston
Congress
Memorial Service For Dr Hailey At First Baptist Church
The Confederate Memorial service for Dr Daniel Morris Hailey, Oklahoma UCV commander, will be held next Sunday at 11 o clock at First Baptist Church. Rev C C Morris will preach. crowd was small last Sunday due to lack of advertising, and officials hope for a large attendance of veterans and citizens to honor Oklahoma’s noblest song.
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Daniel Morris Hailey
Oklahoma
First Baptist Church
C. C. Morris
Brother Morris
C. ©. Morris
Ilig
Milk cows fast becoming scarce says authority
Oklahoma City dairy commissioner O F Mullin warned at city hall that milk supplies for Oklahoma City and other cities could run short within weeks if shipments continue. He cited northern dairymen selling cows to buyers in Belgium and France, and noted clean up drives against tubercular cows forcing herd reductions.
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Oklahoma City
O. F. Mullin
Mullin
Oklahoma
Belgium
France
Oklaho
City Focuses on Tuberculosis Conditions
The article highlights a city initiative addressing tubercular health conditions. Officials emphasize public awareness, screening campaigns, and improved living standards to combat the disease. Community leaders urge residents to participate in available health programs and follow recommended precautions.
Tulsa Burn Spurs Losses in Downtown Fire
A blaze began at 3 AM in Tulsa's business district destroying the R. C. Geek Lumber yard and the Alexander Block, with damage pegged at 209000 dollars. Investigators suspect a faulty gas stove in the Alexander Block basement caused the two story building fire, which was brought under control by 9 AM.
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Associated Frees
Tulsa
Okla
R. C. Geek
Bolsheviki begin new offensive on Narva front
By the Associated Press reval Estonia December 10 The Bolsheviki launched a renewed offensive on the Narva front after heavy artillery fire. Ten assaults were directed at the Hathonian position and all were repulsed with heavy Bolshevik losses, according to reports.
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