Red Tape Delays Reward for Washington Policeman
In Washington the police department faces red tape over a raised reward to Policeman Stott. A citizen offered a dollar for returning a lost item, but approvals by Maj. Sylvester and Commissioners West Macfarland and Morrow delayed the handover, as the document wound through officials before final release.
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Ashington
Police Department
Aidiere
Stott
Cours Agroux
Boyle
Dollay
Sylvester
Boyle Re
Commissioner West
West
Commlsioner Macfairland
Morrow
Best Woman Campaigner at the Capital
Mrs. Hird Segle McGuire wife of the Oklahoma delegation's dean gains a reputation as the Capitol’s best campaigner. She campaigned across the commonwealth aiding her husband in statehood efforts and attended social duties in Washington with notable enthusiasm.
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Hird Segle M'Guire
Congress
Oklahoma
oMclia
National
Lndy
Union
Gentle reporter roasts Davenport over directory mix up
A kindly newspaper scribe recounts how James S Davenport of Oklahoma's Third district received and distributed what he thought were public documents. The trove proved to be the district's monthly telephone directory, misdelivered via the franking privilege. Davenport, amused by the error, continues his efforts to thank constituents and justify the prank.
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Mark
James S. Davenport
Oklahoma
James 8. Davenport
James 5. Davenport
Washington
Violet Plucker
Violet
Mr. Davenport
James 8
Davenport
Jimbhay
Jal Soul
Senate Hoodoo Adheres After Wetmore Seat 23 Death Link
A Rhode Island bound seat 23 superstition haunts the Senate. Wetmore’s reentry to the chamber coincides with Latimer’s death and Kittredge’s absence amid a struggle for control of the next legislature. Reports say the 23 hoodoo has settled on Kittredge as well.
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Senate
Lody
Wetmore
Latimer
South Carolina
Senator Wetmore
Kittredge
South Dakota
Gay
Crawford
Wapatora
Richmond Plans Replica of Houdoun Washington Statue
Virginia lawmakers allocate 10000 for a replica or modified copy to be placed with a Robert E Lee statue in the national statuary hall. A committee will inspect features to ensure safety and beauty before any casting. The Houdoun statue, a Richmond staple, stands in an iron balustrade and has rarely been moved.
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Moudoun
Washington
National Capitol
Richmond
Virginia
Houdoun
State Capitol
Robert G Lee
National Statuary Hall
Wallington
Menudoin
United States
Gen
Bond
Ramon Corral Seen as Mexico's Next President
Ramon Corral is described as the natural heir to the Mexican presidency with Diaz acting as a de facto dictator. Corral, Diaz’s ally and vice president, is expected to succeed when Diaz retires, barring any unforeseen events.
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Ramon Corral
Republic
New York
Diaz
Corral
The
Mecca Railroad Project Expands Under Imperial Orders
The Mecca railroad work proceeds rapidly with foreign leaders. plans call for finishing the Medina to Mecca line, about 280 miles, before the next pilgrimage and building a Mecca to Mount Arafat rail link of 11 miles. Mount Arafat draws pilgrims each year for the sacred rites central to the pilgrimage. Last year the number of travelers grew significantly.
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Mecca
Medina
Mount Arafat
Spiritism and telepathy challenge dead living communication
The author argues against messages from the dead via mediums. Telepathy from the sitter or dying friends explains supposed communications. He cautions that practicing psychic phenomena harms the nerves and notes Christ’s parable implies spirits cannot communicate with the living.
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Dr. Hudson
Hudson
California
Reason
Dr. Jekyl
Mr. Hyde
Spiritfem
Christ
Lara
Coughing Upstairs Sparks Gender Guess Game
In a humorous exchange Mrs. Flatdweller complains of a cold while Mr. Flatdweller jokes about identifying a cougher by voice. The couple debates if coughs reveal sex, ending with Mrs. Flatdweller calling him out on using long words to hide meaning.
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Pinto Pete
Remember, there’s always a room at the top remark
A Chicago Journal line recalls a exchange between an old gentleman and a boastful youth about ambition and reaching the top. The tone hints at social pride and the scarcity of those who attain high status.
Monster Crab Fight Sinks 160 Pound Monster in Shimidad Harbor
In Shimidad harbor after the new year a fisherman named Kato spots a monstrous crab while fishing aboard a small boat. The creature, about 12 feet of arm span and a shell roughly four feet wide, pursues the boat and fights fiercely before Kato defeats it and lands the giant catch weighing about 160 pounds.
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Shimidad
Eugerity Fa
Ren Nem Ward
Kato
Timself
Kate
Curious Jewish Ceremony In Kolomen After Synagogue Fire
The ashes of 11 burned Torah scrolls were interred in Kolomen Gallela in a funeral held for a deceased member. A candle sparked the blaze that destroyed 12 scrolls, and the community gathered with a hearse carrying a coffin and a prayer book to the cemetery for burial.
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Kolomen
Gallela
Council of the Synagogue
Diabolo Not Popular In Paris School Toy Survey
In a Paris school of 132 boys and 72 girls surveyed on toy preferences, 81 boys chose a railway train, 2 for soldiers, 10 for steam engines, 9 for building bricks, and 8 each for toy typewriters and mechanical horses. A doll led among girls with 40 girls favoring it. Diabolo drew only 2 boys and 6 girls.
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Torty Giria
Danger of New Oil Barge Service Across Atlantic
The Standard Oil Company begins a barge service across the Atlantic using two large steel barges towed by oil carrying steamers. A 3000 foot hawser is cited as proof of danger with a three fifth mile gap between steamer and tow raising risk during dark storms.
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Standard Oil Company
Atlantic Ocean
Markets Report From Cleveland and Chicago and Pittsburg
Market notes show grain and livestock prices across Cleveland Chicago and Pittsburg with wheat corn oats and butter values plus cattle and sheep figures. Raw figures include prices for wheat corn oats hay cattle sheep hogs and lambs across the three cities with frequent cents and odd spellings due to OCR.
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Cleveland
C. Hutler
York
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Spiritism
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Mr. Flatdweller
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Fleherman Hay
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