Oklahoma caucus halts debate on Ross investigation rules
In Guthrie Oklahoma on January 28 the Democratic caucus agreed that any House resolutions about the Ross investigation would be referred to the committee without debate. The group backed a full inquiry while limiting pretrial public comment and discussed funding for Vinita Insane Asylum and McAlester Penitentiary with opposition to further appropriations.
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House Democrats
House
Ross
Committee of Investigation
Senate
Keys
Vinita Insane Asylum
McAlester Penitentiary
Conners
Board of Prison Control
McAlester
Kansas
Oklahoma
Osage bachelor Harry Bowlegs a hard worker in Pawhuska
Jan 29 report says Harry Bowlegs, a full blood Osage, is one of the region's hardest workers. He avoids alcohol and tobacco, earns daily or weekly wages, and saves about $12,000 in the bank. He resembles Little Wolk, another notable bachelor among the Sac and Fox.
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Pawhuska
Okla
Harry Bowlegs
Bowlegs
Little Wolk
The
Sac and
Foxes
Skewise
Fire at Pettis County poor farm leads to arrest
Sedalia Missouri January 28 another arson attempt at the Pettis county home for the poor two miles north of Sedalia. Sheriff Henderson investigated and this morning arrested General Gentry an inmate and jailed him. Gentry a cripple lost $25000 from a relative and is charged with inciting Henry Plummer another inmate to start the fires last week.
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Sedalia
iAnother
Pettis County
Henderson
Gentry
Henry Plummer
Another Soldier's Home Bill Proposes Oklahoma Branch
Representative Morgan introduced a bill to locate a branch national home for volunteer disabled soldiers and sailors in Platt National Park Oklahoma with a $100000 appropriation for buildings after 160 acres are conveyed by patent to the board of managers. Work on buildings must begin within six months of passage.
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Morgan
Platt National Park
Oklahoma
Secretary of the Interior
Board of Managers of the National Home
Comet A 1910 Displays Unusual Tail Splitting
A Columbia University astronomer notes the comet A 1910 shows tail splitting. Causes unclear though electrical disturbances and sodium in the coma may explain its brilliance. Orbit and velocity remain unknown.
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New York
Columbia University Asteronomer
Fight postponement rumors swirl around Jeffries Johnson clash
In New York on January 29 reports said the Jeffries Johnson match may be called off due to a dispute between Rickard and Gleason over the venue. Promoters possibly clashing could drive a split among the fighters, with Jeffries aligned with Gleason and Rickard with Johnson. Both pugilists were not in New York, while Rickard and Gleason were on the Pacific coast.
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Jeffries-Johnson
Rickard
Gleason
Jeffries
Johnson
Richard
Pacific
Comet Alarms Natives Across Western Mexico
The recently visible comet, discovered January 15, causes consternation among lower classes in parts of Jalisco. Pilgrimages to the Virgin of Talpa shrine increase, with some journeys performed on knees. In California, Lick Observatory astronomer William H. Wright photographed the comet and noted sodium traces after it faded.
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Virgin of
Talpa
Jalisco
San Jose
Cal
William H. Wright
Lick Observatory
Mount Hamilton
Gleason denies Jeffries Johnson fight off rumor
In San Francisco on January 29 Gleason dismissed reports that Rickard and Gleason failed to agree on a venue for the Jeffries Johnson bout. He said Richards could retire if unhappy, and he would arrange a San Francisco or Pittsburgh match if needed. Also noted signings and wrestling bout talk in Chicago.
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New York
Jeffries
Chicago
Stanislaus Zbbyszko
Yussuf Mahmout
Mahmout
Zbyszko
Ministers denounce social gambling in Tulsa sermon
The advisory group led by Rev. Alfred Franklin Smith declares gambling exists whether in downtown venues or private homes as he urges a moral stand. Also notes baseball schedules set to be presented to the National League with opening dates and team alignments.
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Tulsa
Alfred Franklin Smith
First Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Ada Drillers Strike Oil and Gas at 1150 Feet
Ada drillers report a weak oil and gas flow at 1150 feet with expectations of stronger output deeper down. Indications suggest oil and gas may be widespread in the section. Colonel J W Vaden returns to Ross for a stay after travels in Texas. Vera Allen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen, dies and is laid to rest in Lightning Ridge cemetery. Funeral notices and local social mentions follow.
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Eagle
Ada
J. W. Vaden
Texas
Ross
Vera Allen
Alen
Lightning Ridge
Tariff Note Declared Very Satisfactory in Berlin
Berlin reports the American tariff note is very satisfactory with the government praising negotiations and noting unanimous approval by the board for commercial steps. Public interest centers on future talks as newspapers discuss potential tariff impacts, especially on agriculture, amid conservative government stance.
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Germany
United States
Board For Commercial Questions
Federal Council
Reichstag
Wanderer Confesses Theft to Presbyterian Funds in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg a prominent Presbyterian layman, W. C. Lilley, returned to the county jail and confessed to misplacing about $20,000 of church funds. He claims the money was loaned to needy young ministers who have not repaid him, and no prosecution is expected.
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Presbyterian Board
Pittsburg
Liley
Lilley
President Helps Orphans and Baseball News
President aids orphans at the Industrial and Orphan's Home in Macon Georgia noting nine years of use for Electric Bitters to strengthen weak children. Mike Cantillon seeks a class first baseman for the Minneapolis Millers while Jiggs Donahue debates a Chicago City League path and a semi pro role.
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Macon
Ramsey Drug Co
Mike Cantillon
Minneapolis Millers
Chicago
Jiggs Donahue
Chicago White Sox
Jiggs
Minneapolis
Cantillon
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Washington
American Association
Warren Gill
White Sox
Left for Dead She Revives After Recovery
Marion Indiana January 28 Mrs Ora C Gurion seemed dead after a surgical operation authorities believed her heart had stopped. The undertaker arrived but left when the physician returned and declared possible recovery. After a week of apparent death she breathed again and soon regained consciousness.
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Marion
Ind
Cabinet to Resign After Absent Quorum
Two consecutive sessions of the chamber of deputies were adjourned due to a lack of a quorum. The cabinet announced plans to resign in response to the ongoing political impasse and protests surrounding governance.
Owen May Resign From Oklahoma Court of Appeals
Guthrie Okla Jan 27 It is rumored Justice Thomas H Owen of the criminal court of appeals will resign before the legislature ends to form a law partnership in Oklahoma City likely with W A Ledbetter Representative Bert Tillotson of Nowata is expected to succeed Justice Owen
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Guthrie
Okla
Thomas H. Owen
Criminal Court of Appeals
Oklahoma City
W. A. Ledbetter
Bert Tillotson
Nowata
Owen
Dr. King's New Life Pills Ad Teases Health Cure
A vintage advertisement claims Dr King's New Life Pills quickly cure stomach liver and kidney troubles with small cost. It touts benefits for dyspepsia indigestion biliousness constipation jaundice malaria and debility and notes availability at Ramsey Drug Co.
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