Cornerstone of Masonic Temple Impressively Laid
South McAlester I T January 22 The cornerstone of a top tier Masonic temple is laid at the highest point along the M K and T Railway between Parsons and Sherman The three story cream brick structure will cost 150000 and include a 1000 seat banquet hall and a 1200 seat auditorium with a grand pipe organ The cornerstone is Indian Territory granite donated by Masons of Tishomingo and the project includes offices and class rooms.
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South McAlester
I. T
America
Busby
New Temple
South McAlester Lodge
Parsons Ran
Sherman, Tex
Indian Territory
Masons
Tishoming
Cannon Defeats Statehood Insurgents in House
Washington January 24 by a vote of 192 to 165 the house adopted a rules measure forbidding amendments to the statehood bill. The rule sets a Thursday 3 pm vote on the omnibus bill ensuring its passage in the house though the senate outlook remains gloomy.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Committee On Rules
White House Wedding Glitters In Washington Society
Washington society buzzes over Miss Roosevelt and Mr. Longworth inviting fifteen hundred guests for a brief ceremony. Topics include Florida hotel plans for those not invited and a post nuptial breakfast in the Blue Room. The couple plans a short service with St Josas choir and a secret honeymoon destination rumored as Georgia or Florida.
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Washington
Miss Roosevelt
Mr. Longworth
Florida
St. Josas
Elijah
Poniatowski
Frantz to Probe Sanatorium Issue in Soon
Oklahoma report notes Governor Frantz will shortly investigate the sanitarium matter after predecessors Ferguson and Jenkins. observers expect a real inquiry and possible prosecutions with Justice Department involvement. Local weather shares blizzard alerts across Sapulpa Ardmore Guthrie and Oklahoma City with cold waves and snow.
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Frantz
Department of Justice
Ada Faces Sugar Shortage as Cars Bring Relief
Report says Ada endured a sugar famine with supplies exhausted Saturday. Two car loads were shipped for Ada around the end of January and are overdue. A third car is expected Tuesday, which should ease the shortage when the belated trains arrive.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Ada
House Committee Advances Joint Statehood Bill
Washington January 23 The House Committee on Territories gave final consideration to the joint statehood bill yesterday Mr Hamilton will report his bill favorably to the house today Democrats will file a minority report unless plans change The Hamilton bill will not be taken up until Wednesday when Republican leaders plan to submit a rule to prevent amendment
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Washington
House Committee On Territories
Hamilton
House
Senate Mileage Irregularity Leads to Tactic for Witness
Washington reports the senate used an unusual rig to verify Senator Burton of Kansas was in attendance so his mileage could be paid. An employee facing the chamber, then turned to show Burton entering, satisfying oath requirements and triggering payment of mileage. The same dispatch notes a separate Ardmore Texas real estate office robbery with three masked men and a fatal shot by tax collector Bralley. Master Lex Eddleman of Ardmore visits his aunt, Mrs. Mattie Cloyd.
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Washington
Senate
Burton
Kansas
Senatr
Montague
Texas
Alordana Garden
W. T. Brasley
Lex Eddleman of
Ardmore
Mrs
Mattie Cloyd
Williams Murder Trial Sees Subpoenas For Feb Trial
U S marshal confirms a large batch of subpoenas in the Williams murder case. Trial set for February 12 after a prior Ada hung jury. case moved to Pauls Valley with witnesses warned not to appear until February 12. Old Rich rape case also slated for February 12.
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U.S. Marshal
James R. Williams
Williams
Lively
Francis
Ada
Pauls Valley
Rate Control Bill For Railroads Agreed By House Committee
Washington January 24 Republicans and Democrats on the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce reach agreement on a bill to regulate railroad rates. The proposal aims to set federal oversight of freight charges and curtail carrier abuses.
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Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Cotton futures slide as market opens and closes lower
The cotton market declined today with New York March futures opening at 11.36, hitting 11.45 and closing at 11.32. Spot cotton in New York dropped 10 points to 11.90, marking the lowest level since October.
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N. Y
Russell tells of Farmers' Union affairs in Indian Territory
Campbell Russell of Hereford discusses a South McAlester meeting to form a separate Farmers' Union for Indian Territory. He notes referendum results showing strong opposition in both territories and says delegates were few and no further work is planned. He cites cash basis farming and a Farmers' Union Bank proposal as focal points.
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Warner
J. T
South McAlester
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Campbell Russell
Hereford
Russell
Farmers’ Union Bank
Charles Windes
Farmers’ Union
Steamer Valencia Wreck Costs One Hundred Drownings
Report from Cape Beale, Vancouver Island coast, states the Valencia of San Francisco ran ashore near Cloose. About 100 people are believed drowned with 126 still aboard. The Queen raced to the wreck as efforts for survivors continued.
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Victoria
B. C
Cape Beale
Valencia
San Francisco
Vancouver Island
Cloese
Gaudin
the Marine
Patterson
Here
Cloose
Electric Iron Impresses Tailor C. C. Nash
In his tailoring shop C. C. Nash showcases a new electric iron. The device uses resistance coils and, when plugged in, reaches intense heat in seven minutes, cutting heating time to one quarter of the usual method.
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C. C. Nash
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France
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M. Jusserand
Caracas
M. Taigny
Curacao
New York
Roosevelt
Cannon
Statehood
White House
Ferguson
Jenkins
M. L. Walsh
Sapulpa
Oklahoma City
Hermometer
MR. Russell
T. L. Rippey
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Port Jacarepaque
Baraso
Minister of Marine
J. H. Rose
Barnett
Ade
A. G. Winn
Arkansas
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