Oklahoma Prohibition Bill Moves. House Adopts Amendments
Guthrie Oklahoma January 17 The prohibition enforcement bill advances in committee and house session adopting amendments under the previous question. Final passage expected Monday as lawmakers clash over salaries and enforcement powers. Speaker Murray fends off protests while C G Jones defies sergeant at arms over engrossment committee. Florence A McGee named official stenographer.
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Simple herb prescription touted as remedy for backache and kidney issues
An article promotes Finia Extract Dandelion and other compounds as a universal cure for backache and urinary disorders before Bright's disease. A local pharmacist confirms harmless ingredients and low cost, noting benefits for kidney cleansing. The piece also notes a Board of Agriculture emergency bill limiting liquor taxes to 60 percent and mandating uniform pricing.
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Sherlock Holmes II in House Codification Probe Fails
In Washington on January 17 Representative Sims of Tennessee investigates a codification bill for penal statutes. He uncovers attempted insertions altering mail regulations for whiskey and notes sections would force Postmaster General to standardize alcohol shipments. The issue prompts warnings and promises to restore omitted words.
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Portau Prince Sets Blockade on Insurgent Ports
The government declares Gomaires and St. Marie blocked and plans bombardment. The American yacht Eagle with Lt Commander George Marvell arrived and then headed to St Marie after talks with Dr. Furness. Other towns remain quiet as diplomats protest the bombardment plan.
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Walsh Found Guilty on Fifty-Four Counts in Bank Misuse Case
Chicago banker John R. Walsh, former president of the defunct Chicago National Bank, is convicted on fifty four counts of misappropriating bank funds. Jurors reached verdict after 3 am, announced after 10 am reconvened court. Penalty ranges from five to ten years per count. no option for fines. Original indictment had 192 counts. 32 demurrers sustained leaving 150 for deliberation.
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Memorial for Gen Lee marked by Haskell speech
Gov. C. N. Haskell spoke at memorial exercises in Oklahoma City commemorating the 101st birth anniversary of Gen. R. E. Lee under Daughters of the Confederacy auspices. Rev. P. R. Knickerbocker also delivered an address. First Methodist women plan a two day sale at Wescott's with new goods and low prices.
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Haskell Hewers Lee
Oklahoma City
Shall Women Propose In Leap Year 1908
A discussion sparked by the New York World asks if women may propose in 1908. Queens have proposed and been accepted. club women contend women should save men’s prerogative but may propose whenever they feel.
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Harriet Johnson Wood
Mary Garrett Page
Mrs. de Rivera
Legislature considers cattle quarantine bills and railroad rate actions
The legislature will review several cattle quarantine measures while supplementary railroad rate cases filed in Alabama are set for today's session. Guatemalan National Railway opens with a formal ceremony as stock markets show mixed outlook and banking conditions slowly improve amid industrial gloom.
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Ashby Granted Pardon in Oklahoma Murder Case
Dr. F B Ashby of Weatherford Oklahoma brother of Representative Ashby is pardoned by Governor Haskell for the 1900 murder of W H Griffiths in Weatherford. Ashby stabbed Griffiths in a city hall corridor after a struggle. Griffiths died shortly after.
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