First Good News From Stricken Zone Across Nations
Associated Press reports a nationwide surge of Italy relief efforts with cash and supplies in transit. Canada has printed funds, the United States ship delivers aid, and Congress may authorize millions. Rome notes early relief from Calabria and east Sicily after a powerful earthquake. A French squadron moves to assist, with Italy reporting thousands dead.
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Associated Press
New York
Italy
United States
Congress
New Year Dance at Cherokee Club Rooms a Splendid Event
The New Year’s dance at the Cherokee club rooms drew a refined crowd with Muskogee’s orchestra providing music. Attendees included Misses Roberts Sayers Gladys Holloway Hos Lucy Nichola Mildred Goodner Bertha Thomason and many others from Muskogee Hutchinson Springfield Hilishora and Boston.
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Muskogee
Misses Roberts Sayers
Gladys Holloway
Hos Lucy Nichola
Mildred Goodner
Bertha Thomason
Rachel Grouch
Nell Smith
Anne Chandler
Majora Marks
Lille Waggerman
Hutchinson
Clifton Peyton
Springfield
Mabel Bag
Oklahoma Capital Amendment Declared Lost by Governor
Guthrie Okla Jan 1 All effort to move the capital ended with a proclamation by Governor faskell declaring the capital removal amendment lost though it had a 48000 majority It failed to secure a majority of votes cast The Torrens land system was also declared lost Shawnee and Oklahoma City attorneys had contended the capital proposition carried
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Guthrie
Okla
Faskell
New Jerusalem
Torrens
Shawnee
Judge Brown Dismisses Jury For This Term
The district court jury was dismissed for this term last night and the court adjourned until tomorrow morning. Motions for dismissal appeal and for a new trial will be heard. Tomorrow ends this term of the district court.
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District Court
Prisoners Destroy Cribs At Lansing Penitentiary
Prisoners at the state penitentiary in Lansing destroyed two punishment cribs in the presence of the governor Hoch committee and prison board. The devices had not been used since last June, and directors ordered immediate destruction of all crib equipment after the committee deemed it improper discipline.
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Associated Press
Leavenworth
Kans
Hoch
Lansing
Commercial Club Special Meeting Tonight in Vinita
A Vinita Commercial Lab invitation calls members and ladies to an open meeting Friday evening at 8 in 1909 with a musical program and address by Major H. C. Casey. Secretary E. B. Davinson urges strong participation to start the new year well.
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Commercial Lab
Vinita Commercial Lab
Edo
H. C. Casey
E. B. Davinson
Vinita
Governor Hoch Receives One Earthquake Relief Check
Topeka Kansas January first Governor Hoch reported only one five dollar earthquake relief check had reached him by last evening He said people misinterpreted to whom funds were sent and would issue an urgent appeal today Also reports on county shooting matches and unrelated items follow in terse notices and remarks from the era
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kans
Hoch
Italian Ambassador Receives Sympathetic New Year Greetings
In Washington on New Year’s Day, diplomats from most nations, government officials, and citizens gathered at the White House to convey sympathy to President Roosevelt and the Italian Baron Deo Planches for Italy’s calamity. The president assured heartfelt American sympathy as guests waited in line for the reception and refreshments in the dining room.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Jan
I Dons
White House
Roonvelt
Baron Deo Planches
Italy
Two Highwaymen Rob Twenty Five on Tulsa Road
In Tulsa on January 1 two highwaymen halted twenty five laborers along a road from the city edge, robbing watches money and valuables from a line of wagons before fleeing on stolen horses. Sheriff Newblock Bogse pursued them to the north side then captured them at an old riverbank hut. Identified as Hershall Wolfe and Charles Haubough, they were jailed. The episode left about $200, a dozen watches and jewelry missing.
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Tulsa
Ohta
Olields
Newblock
Bogse
Arkansas River
Herschall
Wolfe
Chas. Haubough
Take Home Bar Affinity or Htmeh of Sowers Tonight
Fragmentary notice from a newspaper page shows garbled quotes and names. It references local people and a night event or meeting at an unspecified venue. Readability is limited and concrete details are absent.
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Coarkér Journal
Governor Hochs Daughter Marries Chanute Man
Topeka Jan. 1 The first wedding ceremony in the executive mansion occurred today as Alma Hoch daughter of Governor Hoch wed Jas. T. Reed of Chanute Kansas The ceremony was performed by Rev Dr Lynth The couple will take a wedding trip east.
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Topeka
Kana
Alma Hoch
Gover “Nor Hoch
Two Men Killed in Fight with Police at Tiflis Outskirts
In a clash between police and brigands on the outskirts of Tiflis, two men died today. The slain were later identified as leaders in the June 27, 1907 murder of the Empire's Counselor Prince Cho Vodze.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma's East and West Need Each Other for Development
The Oklahoma Geological Survey official notes the eastern and western regions depend on each other for fuel and raw materials. He cites gypsum, salt, clay, shale, plaster, cement, brick, tile, and other products as key to internal commerce, urging state self-sufficiency and local earnings. Also mentions Churchill receiving three high quality Jersey hogs, largest around 400 pounds.
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Norman
Ghia
Oklahoma
L. L. Hutchinson
Oklahoma Geological Survey
Ciee
Former speaker backs no candidate in tight Oklahoma race
Guthele Oklahoma Jan 1 A large turnout of legislators elect began filing for offices in both legislative branches. Ex speaker W H Murray declined to name backers but advised friends not to back anyone who opposed the excise tax bill. J E Terrell of Hobart and GL Wilson of Greer arrived and work together though unattached to major camps. Murray may influence second choices and is seen aligning with certain factions as the field coalesces.
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Armong
Wan W. H. Murray
House
Murray
I T
Bert Tiloteon
Nowata
J. E. Terrell
Hobart
GL. Wilson
Greer County
McCalla
Har Yieon
Japp
Bryan
Gey
Thlonean
Sone
Chickasha
Wilson-Torrall
Milton Bryan
Harrison
Choige
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