Oklahoma House Debates Prohibition Enforcement Bill And Eight Hour Rail Jobs
Guthrie Oklahoma January 24. House Democrats plan another caucus to reconsider an amendment to the prohibition enforcement bill. The measure will not be divided and will be shortened to about one third of its length. An eight hour day bill for railroad telegraph and telephone operators was discussed with a proposed twelve hour emergency clause. Various actions involving express and telephone rate regulation, city incorporation, and a joint session address by James B. Richardson occurred alongside. Ham P. Bee
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Democrats to caucus on prohibition enforcement bill
House democrats prepare to caucus today on a bill to enforce prohibition. The briefing covers anticipated votes and procedural steps as lawmakers seek unity on the measure.
Oklahoma Mission Rally Ends in Ada with Endorsed Journal Support
Ada Oklahoma hosts a mission rally where state missionary Miss Hanson spoke on Women’s Part in Missions. Oklahoma City leader Moorer and others backed a resolution endorsing the Oklahoma Baptist Journal published at Ada. Senator Roddie sent a message about the prohibition bill.
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Oklahoma Governor Denounces School Fund Loan Plan
Guthrie January 25 Governor Haskell says every dollar of the permanent state school fund not yet loaned is available to Oklahoma farmers at 5 percent interest and denounces reports that the fund was selling real estate mortgages at 8 percent. He urges direct applications to the state school land commission and explains temporary deposits in Oklahoma banks under House Bill Eight with securities including state warrants county warrants bonds and first mortgages on improved real estate.
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Immigrants at Galveston Visited by Miss Mutch
Miss Mutch reports visiting her first immigrant vessel at Galveston and finding it more interesting in person than on paper. She spent Saturday and part of Monday at the wharf helping with about 820 immigrants who landed.
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Library club aims to offer standard works for one dollar two years
A plan to form a library club provides access to a large number of standard publications by popular authors. The only cost to each member would be one dollar for two years.
Oklahoma lawmaker proposes new game bill with farm mortgage loans
Lawton Oklahoma January 26 Representative A H Japp from Comanche County outlines a bill to invest the permanent school fund in securities including farm mortgages with farmer loans direct to farmers. The plan creates a five year deer and pheasant season and protects squirrels. Violations carry fines and jail time.
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Pontotoc County Children Aged 6 to 21 Totals 7414
A county census shows 7,414 residents of Pontotoc aged six to twenty one, listing numerous townships and counts such as Ada 1177 Canyon Spring to Frisco 136 and Roff 500. The breakdown covers Allen through Canyon Spring with many small and mid sized figures.
Brazilian farewell to U S fleet at Rio de Janeiro
An American naval squadron sailed from Rio de Janeiro bound for Punta Arenas amid cheers and celebration. Brazilian President Penna, Admiral Alencar, and other officials greeted the fleet aboard the Minnesota as Ambassador Dudley and Capt. Hubbard received the visitors with honors.
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County Correspondents Wanted for Pon totoc County Posts
The editor seeks live, wide awake correspondents at every Pon totoc post office. Stamps envelopes and paper furnished. The piece also notes the U S President expressing wishes for a good voyage for the fleet, with salutes and gunfire on departure. The German cruiser Bremen remained to observe the fleet departure.
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Senate agrees to print Oklahoma Constitution as public document
At the request of Senator Owen the Senate ordered the Oklahoma Constitution printed as a public document to be easily available to citizens. The move aims to radiate virtue and offer one opportunity for informed citizens to access the fundamental law.
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