Prohibition Debate Shapes Oklahoma Policy and Public Mood
A long discussion on enforcement of prohibition laws in Oklahoma cites officials like Prosecutors Owen and Crump and Attorney General Pred Jackson. The piece argues law must be enforced regardless of politics, while noting public sentiment and enforcement challenges in various communities. It also praises the Chieftain newspaper of Vinita for its enduring presence since 1882 and comments on opposition to a proposed Auditorium project alongside street paving and sidewalk improvements.
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Oklahoma Roads and Civic Progress Promised
A reader urges removing any local cause for suspension of railroad building in Oklahoma to foster road development. Questions arise about when Craig County will build a courthouse, praising Vinita’s improved boosters and its up to date fire department. The piece notes Oklahoma’s undeveloped resources and hints at tariff revision by supporters.
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Earthquake toll rises amid Messina rescue efforts
Dispatches from Rome and Paris report 96 travelers at the Messina Trinitaria hotel perished as the city was destroyed. Bodies are being burned to avert pestilence.救援ships carry navy rations to aid survivors while consuls and officials are named for Messina postings.
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Associated Press
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France
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Hotel Trinitcria
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Hotel de France
Reggio
Calabria
Guthrie Convention Hall Settlement Ends Squabble
Guthrie Ohio clears a dispute as a construction firm agrees to finish bonds and hand over keys to Mayor Barnes. Acting Secretary Meyers orders state furniture moved. Legislature set to convene January 5 with smooth transition and orderly occupancy planned.
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Ross
McCain
Democrate Lesues
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Convention Hall
Barnes
Meyers
Episcopalian Bishop Believed Lost in Messina Quake
New Orleans reports the Right Rev David Sessons, Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Louisiana, likely present in Messina during the earthquake. No news has been received about his fate or whereabouts.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
David Sessons
Louisiane
Messin
Coin shipments total 225 million to Denver mint
according to a San Francisco Call report printed this morning in the examiner, a shipment of 225 million dollars in coin has gone from a loess mint to the Denver mint since last August. the delivery is said to be a precaution against potential invasion by a pontine power.
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San Francisco Call
Examiner
Loess Mint
Denver
Pontile Power
Bomb Explodes At Saloon Keeper's Home in Kansas City
A bomb exploded today beneath a tenement on Gillis Street in Kansas City's north end, striking the home of Antonio Armenio a prosperous saloon keeper and his family. No injuries reported and damage was slight. Armenio said an anonymous letter demanding five thousand dollars was received recently and ignored.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Gillis Street
North End
Antonio Armenio
Armenio
Winthrop Offered Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Washington December 20 Winthrop of Massachusetts was offered the position of assistant secretary of the treasury under the incoming administration, to succeed Robert Bacon of New York. Bacon is expected to temporarily succeed Elihu Root upon Root's retirement January first.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Te Beekman Winthrop
Massachusetts
Good Already Accomplished by The Food and Drugs Act
Abstract of Dr. H D Wiley speech before a Baltimore convention notes four gains from the act. It improved trade ethics by elevating high grade manufacturers, clarified legal principles through court rulings, raised quality in food and drug supplies, and strengthened public support for enforcement and consumer protection.
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Washington, D. C
H. D. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Baltimore
Law Iteetif
Sarath McPherson
United States District Court
Westeen
Act of Missouri
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Congress
Count Bon fails custody bid in Paris court
The petition of Count Bon de Cantellane to award custody of his three sons to his mother was denied. The court ruled the boys should remain with their mother Princess de Sagan, formerly Miss Anna Gould, in Paris.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Count Bon de Cantellane
Princess de Sagan
Anna Gould
Wellston Bank Robbed of 6000 Dollars in Oklahoma
Five heavily armed robbers dynamited the Wellston Bank early yesterday in Chander Oklahoma and escaped with about 6000 dollars after a two hour gun battle with townspeople. No one was hurt. The raid mirrors a Crowder City robbery two weeks earlier in tactics and violence.
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Wellston
Wollston
Crowder City
Former servant on witness stand in Haine case
Minnie Rothe and Emm Lovelle, former servants in Haine's Househall, testified about overheard conversations two days after Captain Haines returned west. Miss Lavelle said Mrs Haine told of a New York trip to meet a physician. The witnesses described quarrels between Mrs Haine and Annie over engagement breakup and marital tensions.
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Barnsdall Says He Can Beat Law In Courts
Barnsdall declares he will press with plans to pipe natural gas to St Louis and argues Oklahoma’s gas piping ban is invalid. He controls Louisiana gas fields and may draw Oklahoma gas from the Osage fields if needed, aiming to challenge state laws in court.
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T. M. Barnsdall
Orvill Smith
Indian Territory
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Louisiana
St. Louis
Oklahoma
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Government Inspector Testifies in Hains Case
Flushing New York December 20 A government inspector testified that in June Captain Peter C Hains Jr told him his wife confessed she loved Annis in the Hains case Samuel C Reid described the remark as part of testimony in the court proceedings
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Associated Press
Flushing
N. Y
Thornton J. Hains
Samuel C. Reid
Government Building
Peter C. Hains, Jr
Hand
Annis
Governor offers $200 reward for Armstrong arrest
Guthrie Oklahoma December 31 Governor His kell issued a proclamation offering a $200 reward for the delivery to the Noble county sheriff of Henry Armstrong charged with complicity in the murder of Isaac T Felt of the Uteo Indian reservation December 19. He was last seen heading for the Osage nation hills.
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Noble County
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Taft And Foraker Exit Ohio Senatorial Race
In the interest of party harmony Ace Taft and former senator Foraker withdraw from the Ohio senatorial contest. Taft’s strength will be directed to Congressman Burton, aiding his campaign while Burton is favored. Later Foraker also withdrew, leaving Burton with a near clear field.
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Frisco System to Replace Rails with Heavier 85-Pound Steel
Sapulpa Oklahoma December 31 The Frisco system will replace existing 60 pound rails with 85 pound steel rails on January 15 due to heavier locomotives and increased traffic. The 189 mile upgrade covers Afton to Sapulpa with main line changes and future yard work. Flood damage near Verdigris river and Chandler prompted embankment rebuilding and track realignment.
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Sapulpa
Oklahoma
Frisce
Frise
Afton
Polnta
Chandler
Railrad
Kansas Pagon Probing Goes On
In Leavenworth, Dr Crimbine of the Kansas committee personally examined a large number of prisoners who reported sick and ordered some to the mines. The committee wired Attorney General Jackson to act as master in the hearing and place witnesses under oath. A theater ad for Isle of Spice reports comical acts by Micky O Grady and Stubby Mackinaw, with colorful costumes and songs. The reviewer notes humorous balloon gags and lively scenery.
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Micky O'Grady
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Hospital Destroyed by Fire in Tucson
The Whelwell hospital was destroyed by fire last night. All patients escaped in safety.
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