Notable World and National Briefs From Early 20th Century News
A wide array of items spans religious, political and social events. Cardinal OConnel appears graceful after a papal encounter while Japan’s emperor faces recovery from pneumonia. Havana inaugurates leaders General Mario Moncal and Dr Enrique Varona as vice president. An ancient urn of gold is found near Berlin. St Andrews near siege threats loom over golf championship preparations. Alamia’s alleged innocence letter surfaces, and Freeman released on bail amid fraud cases. Widespread labor unrest hits White Plains and other regions. Train wrecks, safety debates, and bond issues flavor the week’s updates alongside political feuds, disasters, and notable deaths. The roster includes figures from Japan to Florida, New York to Idaho, underscoring a volatile, interconnected world.
Washington Briefs: Appointments and Trials Across Borders
Bennett Clark named parliamentary adviser to his father the speaker. Gaylord Saltagaber sworn in as pensions commissioner. Debates over compulsory annus meetings and bank examiners expenses noted. Weet Vh ints coal field conditions eyed for investigation. Andrew Finney arrested in Ontario on a perjury warrant. C M Litchfield tried for murder in Pauls Valley. Navy officials flew eight miles in an airacht. Currency reform talks advance at White House. Harris confirmation fight delays arbitration vote set for June 31.
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Gaylord M. Saltagaber
Vanwert
Ohio
Thomas P. Kans
Andrew Finney
Hamiton
Ont
C. M. Litchfield
Pauls Valley
Oklo
Will Collins
McBaine and Meyer Charged in Forgery Ring Case
William R. McBaine former deputy state auditor and Leo Meyer are arrested in Oklahoma City on three forgery counts alleging forged $1,000 warrants. Bond set at $9,000. remanded after failure to post. McBaine seeks immunity claims tied to alleged assurances from Attorney General West while facing Guthrie proceedings.
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William R. Moguine
M. B. Trap
Leo Meyer
Lee-Huckins Ratel
Oklahoma City
Ted Ae
Kuleney
Thompson
I Justice
McBrine
Guthrie
Gery
West
Europe
J. H. Connell
Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College
McHunne
Four Legged Chicken Report From Local Farm
A farmer near here hatched a double yolk egg and produced the largest chick of the lot with four legs. The odd chick is described as normal in all respects and remains alive and thriving.
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Sage J. Seward
Prague Farmers Benefit From Off Lease Payments
Farmers in the vicinity received about 25000 dollars in the past two weeks for off leases while new leases continue. Derrick activity begins to spread across fields as the area around Prague becomes central to the development. Prague sits at the center of a developing field with wells reaching Wheeler and new material arriving daily for oil production. A food showing for oil is noted in the wells and surrounding area.
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Prague
Thie
Orlando boy winner Myron Randolph declared champion speller
Myron Randolph of Logan county is declared champion speller of Oklahoma schools after winning a late week spelling contest. The event featured written rounds and tested accuracy, with Randolph achieving a 475 word tally as the top score in the state contest.
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Myron Randolph
Oklahoma
Logan County
Weatherford Fire Chief C. A. Clark Elected Storming Prez
Tall handsome chief C A Clark leads Weatherford fire department as boss of the laddies and is popular across city departments. At the recent Oklahoma City convention he was chosen as their president and holds the post with broad support.
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Oklahoma City
Dramatic Order Knights of Khorasen
J. M. Meeley
Oklahoma
Marie Ryan
Enid
A. 8. Stilwell
Bartleaville
Knights
Thie
C. A. Clark
Weatherford
C. A
Contest held in state narrows field to final three
The event used elimination rounds beginning with 260 words. Eleven contestants survived the first test, then 200 were eliminated, leaving three finalists. Twenty five more words were issued as Leona Hipp, the last survivor, faced Randolph in a round titled Sante Claus spelled Clause.
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Leona Hipp
Young Randolph
Oklahoma Pharmacists Push Food Law Enforcement Plan
Lawton Decisive changes to Oklahoma statutes regulating the drug business will be sought by the Oklahoma Pharmaceutical Association. A legislative program will be pursued by a committee of twenty-five drugsters named to urge the cause before the legislature as power is restored to the Pharmacy Board.
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Drugsets Bia
Pharmacy Board
Lawton
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Pharmaceutical Aseociation
Long Beach Empire Day Pier Collapse Kills Many
A crowded British Empire Day celebration ends in disaster as a two deck pier in Long Beach collapses under weight. At least 36 die,70+ injured as screams fill the sand. Officials cite overburdening and delayed door unlocking as factors. A potential $1 million damages suit looms. city denies liability.
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Long Beach
Calif
City Auditorium
Great Britain
California
Queen Victoria
Long
Cty
Nicaragua Canal Plan Promoted by Nicaraguan Minister
Washington praised a proposed Atlantic Pacific waterway shortening the route by about 1,100 miles between the eastern and Pacific coasts of the United States. Dr. Salvador Castradillo, Nicaragua’s minister, said the canal treaty would be negotiated between the United States and Nicaragua and that a canal would be built through Nicaragua.
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Vicaragua
Washington
United States
Panama
Salvador Castradillo
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Scotland
John B. Alamia
Alamia
Mendiels
Alamin
Albert Freeman
Hawthorne
National Association of Manufacturers
Detroit
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C. W. Pont
Pender Bradovitch
Southern
Idaho Insane Asylum
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Lutheran Church
Atchison, Kan
Church of God
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Findlay, O
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Landisburg
W. Va
White Plains
N. Y
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York City
Henry M. Flagler
Rockefeller and Morgan
Palm Beach, Florida
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Vinita
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Berideri
Austin
Tex
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South Norwalk
Conn
City Electric Works
Sanders Walker
Macon
Seeley Davenport
Sacop Sunn
Mountain Wood Choppers
Wharton, N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Gettysburg
EB. B. Cops
National Park Commission
Wellaboro
Japan Society of New York
W. Guthrie
Pittsburgh
Jerome Harris
Toledo
Theodore Roosevelt
George A. Newett
Iron Ora
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Roosevelt
Newett
Bennett Clark
Senate
Education and Labor Committee
Kern
Weet Vhints
Navy
Josephus Daniels
John H. Towert
Navy Avision Corps
Owen
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
White House
Babylon
W. J. Harris
Giorgiane
Dana Durand
Jeane
Pythians
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Ree
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Pope
Farmere Reap Benefit
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