Oklahoma Congressman in melee at store over daughter
Representative Charles D. Carter of Oklahoma engaged four clerks at a Washington shopping center after his daughter Miss Italy Carter complained of treatment. Carter, using a cane, fought off the clerks with three companions joining the fray until officers intervened. Carter and his daughter left unharmed, with no detention.
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Washington
Db. C
Charles D. Carter
Oklahom
Italy Carter
Carter
Joseph Josemaon
Oklahoma
Josephson
Tle Nasocinies
Mhal- Ty
Scene at end of special session over wool bill veto
Washington September 2 One of the most interesting scenes of the special session followed the apirated debate over the wool bill veto. Ex Speaker Cannon led the Republican side and Champ Clark headed the Democratic side as the gallery watched Genevieve Clark. The chamber rang with applause as Clark declared he was glad to be well liked on either side. The scene fueled talk that Clark and Taft might face off next fall for the presidency.
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Washington, J
Cannon
Chagnp Clark
Wille
Joe
Chirk
Mew Clark
Genevieve
Champ Clark
Washington
Wim. H. Taft
United States
Ilinois
Democratic Party
Mingourt
William Jennings Bryante
Had Never Been Tempted Moral in a Rascal Tomorrow
A delegation of eminent citizens tests an allegedly honest man for county treasurer by offering graft and cash temptation. He denies any graft, insists on honesty, and admits temptation will come. The tale ends with the moral that the honest man today becomes the rascal tomorrow, highlighting public trust erosion.
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Priend
Bedouin Diet and Russian Grenadiers' Rations Described
A historical excerpt notes Bedouin eating habits with six ounces per day and dates with butter. It cites a 1779 English description of Russian grenadiers consuming eight pounds of black bread, four pounds of oil, and one pound of silt for eight days. It also mentions Constantinople residents and Turkish dietary customs including bread, milk, rice, vegetables, and rare meat, plus onion and garlic use and abstention from distilled liquor.
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Alma
Hanlin
Constantinople
Immense Trafflesta Flower Described from Sumatra
The Immense Flower, said to be the largest in the world, is the Trafflesta from Sumatra named after Sir Stamford Raifes. It features five brickish round petals about a foot across, yellowish white swellings, a cup nearly a foot wide with Alamene on its margin, and a fleshy disk topped with hornlike projections. The cup holds about twelve pints when emptied and the flower weighs about fifteen pounds with thick petals.
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Sumatra
Stamford Raifes
Bismarck and Coffee Prank Tale from London Chronicle
During the Franco era Bismarck favored pure coffee and once tested a host by asking for chrecory. The innkeeper yielded a canister of empty objectry. Bismarck kept the canister and ordered the host to make a pot of coffee from it. The anecdote shows his sharp wit and disdain for adulteration.
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Bismarck
London Chronicle
France
Mixed History Reflections on Royalty and Religion
A university history student notes Queen Elizabeth riding a white horse from Kenilworth to Coventry with Raleigh offering his cloak. Another writer claims Indian gods are mainly Mohammed and Buddha, who carve in their spare time.
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Elisabeth
Kenilworth
Coventry
Raleigh
Mohammed
Buddha
The First Worker-Manner and a Splash of Dooks
A fragment from The Sketch humorously sketches a scene where a group frets over keeping their ends up amid “dook” noise and nosy townsfolk. A doubtful friend reassures they will manage despite the risk of wives exposing them.
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Joe
Cruger Will Not Decide Until Return From Virginia
Oklahoma City report on state board of education probe. Governor Cruce delays ruling until he returns from Virginia in about two weeks. Testimony reveals alleged outside influence and possible frame up in university and preparatory school appointments.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Education
J. B. Dudley
Cruce
J. W. Cameron
New Alta Hotel
N. EK. Butcher
American Book Company
Virginia
A. C. Scott
Scott
A. Grant Evans
The
State University
Dr. Evans
Claremore
Uiversity
Rowsey
Claremore Preparatory School
Murdaugh
Wilson
Duvall and Girard
University
Murdaugs
Possible Solution of Storage Egg Problem in German China
Report from Consul McNally at Taingtau notes successful desiveation of excess eggs and large shipments to Germany with some to the United States. Dried eggs can be kept in a dry cool place, a pound of dried product costs 31 cents, albumin 44, yolks 4 cents per pound. Industry in German China grows rapidly. Some cold storage interests argue against three month storage limits under the food and drugs act.
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German
China
McNally
Taingtau
Germany
United States
The
Americd Medical Association
Itx Trun
Morris 10 Fights Flynn in Gotham September 15
New York September 2 final arrangements set for the bout between Carl Morris the Oklahoma giant and Fireman Jim Flynn of Pueblo in a ten round fight at Madison Square Garden on September 1. Flynn held out for more money but the matter was compromised with a sixty four hundred dollar guarantee and 26 percent of the receipts. Flynn has taken rooms at Cannon's madhouse.
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New York
Carl Morris
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Madison Square Garden
Flynn
Cannon’ Madhouse
Westchester man Morris praised for condition in Pueblo stay
In Westchester a person mentions wired transport to two handlers in Pueblo. Morris is working at Allenhurst and observers report favorable notes on his condition and abilities.
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Westchester
Pueblo
Morris
Allenhusrt
Has Mallet Made From Floor Of Old Lee Home
Davenport of this city keeps a cedar mallet with a pine handle made from timber and flooring of the old Arlington Lee home. During a Washington trip he visited Abington, famed as General Robert E Lee’s residence, and obtained cedar shingles and floor pieces later crafted into the small keepsake mallet.
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Old Lee
Congress Mariness
Davenport
Washington
Abington
Robert
Grand Jury May Investigate Board of Public Affairs
Oklahoma City September 2 Indications that the state board of public affairs may face an Oklahoma county grand jury investigation arise as B B Howard a board member and Jane L Marshall the board stenographer were summoned as witnesses. Eugene Gill filed an affidavit with Governor Cruce about the board. Witnesses in the board of education probe said the board awarded a university electrical supplies contract for 1000 more than the lowest bid offered to the University Financial Agent Williams.
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Grand Jury
Oklahoma City
State Board of Public Affairs
Oklahoma County Grand Jury
B. B. Howard
Jane L. Marshall
Eugene Gill
Cruce
Board of Education
Board of
Kelsey Named to Arbitration Board in Choctaw Lands Case
Dana H. Kelsey of Muskogee Oklahoma named by Acting Interior Secretary Adama to represent the Interior Department on the arbitration board. The panel will rule on holdings of the Choctaw Timber Company and others accused of claiming lands of minor and orphan Todian children in McCurtain County Oklahoma.
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Kelsey
Washington, D. C
Dana H. Kelsey
Union
Muskogee
Oklo
Adama
Interior Department
Coupeny
McCurtain County
Oklehoma
Not a Subject for Pity in a Chicago School Scene
A suburban youth in an orphanage linked school vies for prized chairs shared by most pupils. The outsider resists, causing a clash over belonging and home. A teacher intervenes as the incident escalates with the boy pushed aside.
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Gald
Chicago
Evening: Post
When a Farmer Refuses Pay and Sells Horses for 60
A farmer refuses payment to aid a stranded motorist, explaining his conscience and Samaritan rule. He offers the team for sale instead, at 60 dollars per head, a tale from Harper's Bazar. The piece also notes a London Chronicle critique of the Sunday shutter scene, noting shops shuttered or closed rather than shuttered windows.
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Witherbee
George
Harper’s Bazar
Strand
Fleet Street
London
London Chronicle
Russian prodigy Antoine Rubinstein arrives in London at age eleven
A Russian boy named Antoine Rubinstein arrived in London in 1841 not yet twelve, astonishing musical amateurs with piano feats in both ancient and modern styles. He navigated Bach and Thalburg passages with ease, delivering difficult sections while playfully mimicking the composers’ tricks. The Russian Hoy.
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London
Antoine Rubinstein
Dorst Plans Venus Collection to Stop Photo Requests
An economical young man bored by women asking for photographs devised a drastic solution. He announced a plan to create a Venus collection containing pictures of the 100 most beautiful women, hoping to end the costly demand and postage.
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Dorst
Life's bitter mix in a jam filled crowd
An illustration notes life blends sweet and sour, with a remark that a bad crowd leaves you in a pickle and in a jam due to its influence and consequences.
Beattie Evidence To Close Today
Chesterfield Court House Virginia September 1 Henry Clay Beattie Jr indicted for his wife’s murder did not testify as expected but defense plans to finish today with the prisoner on the stand Prosecution cross examination may be delayed to Sunday Juror Hancock appealed for consideration as court prepared to extend hours Casselberg a Richmond witness may be called to challenge whether Mrs Beattie was shot on the running board or inside the car Evidence also discussed on blood pooling beneath the car and movement of the accused’s story
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Chesterfield Court House
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Thomas Hancock
H. M. Smith, Jr
Mr. Smith
Watson
Douglas Beattie
Joseph Casselberg
Richmond
Casselberg
Midlothian Turnpike
Bon Air
Casselliere
Skeleton found in crevice near Hatfield connects to missing man Sims
Road workers under Mr Williams unearthed a man's skeleton in a rock crevice near Ward's bluff, Hatfield. The body is buried under earth and may explain the long‑standing disappearance of cattleman Sims from Siloam Springs, whose horse was found nearby. Residents recall his last sighting in the area.
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Willams
Williams
Ward
Hatfield
Sims
Siloam Springs
Mr. Sims
Hatteld
Dinner Guests Bid Farewell to Cartnell Couple
Mr and Mrs J R Campbell hosted a dinner in Vinita for Mr and Mrs Cartnell who will depart for the far northwest. Guests called to wish them well as the party extended through the evening at the Campbell home.
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J. R. Campbell
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