Oklahoma Constitution raises fear of graft and two tier rates
The discussion by Oklahoma constitutional delegates highlights worries over a long detailed charter possibly entrenching graft and separate rail charges by race. The President would withhold approval if the draft strays from the federal constitution, while critics warn against excessive temporary provisions that undermine public respect for law. The Indianapolis News notes a new theory granting federal authority power to judge state duties, prompting defense of state sovereignty amid national forest reserve delays.
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Discontent with Federal Power Sparks Constitutional Outcry
The article reflects on U S governance during the era, noting Iowa Governor Cummins pressing for constitutional amendments to allow direct voter choices for Senators and the President, while President Roosevelt favors state-led reforms on issues like child labor and federal restraint. It critiques overreach and emphasizes that changes should come through proper legal channels, not strained constitutional interpretation.
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APPETITES OF DRUMMERS AT MASSACHUSETTS INNKEEPERS MEETING
A crowd of seventy two hotel owners in Springfield, Massachusetts debated curbing traveling salesmen meals on the American plan. The piece argues against restricting travelers diets, praising commercial travelers for their broad cultural and political influence and warning owners they may seek other inns if charges are trimmed.
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Ballad of Cold Storage Hen from Denver Republican
A humorous verse spoken by a hen contemplates centuries of cold storage and frigid wisdom. The speaker, claiming ancient dignity, scorns modern youth while recalling Socratic days and monarchs, ending with a demand for respect and quiet.
World’s Priciest Cow Sparks Stock Market Buzz
An $8,000 Holstein cow named Pontiac Bag Apple sells for a record price in Brockton, with $4,000 already earned from her first calf and a second place milk yield. the buyer plans to reach the champion producing mark next year in New York stock circles. The piece also notes a London relay on the new Perfick hygienic paper blanket by Spicer & Sons, touted as warm, breathable, odorless and superior to earlier paper blankets.
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Two Triumphs of Diplomacy in Historic Conflicts
Sir Edward Malet and Lord Lyons are cited as pivotal diplomats who averted wars during the Berlin and Turkish crises, with Malet's caution shaping Ottoman decisions and Lyons delaying release of Confederate emissaries to prevent open war. The piece recalls peacetime diplomacy's value amid calls to replace ambassadors with wires. It also recounts the Mountgarret peerage saga tracing Henry Butler and Mrs. Colebrook's controversial unions and the entitlement dispute over the Kilkenny estates.
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They tell you were formerly in politics in Texas
An exchange in the Chicago News quotes a chance acquaintance asking if the other person has past political ties. The reply denies current misperceptions, saying they once ran for office on the Republican ticket in Texas, framing the anecdote as a light political aside.
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Capture Your Wives and Romantic Theories from Prof Thomas
The Chicago sociologist Prof. William J. Thomas asserts in a forthcoming book that ancient wife capture and bargaining offered greater romantic stimulation than modern monogamy. He claims contemporary marriage suppresses romantic passion and criticizes women's evolving social roles and dress, citing prior articles on women’s minds and status as provocative.
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Kaiser's Eagle Eye notices missing cap eagle
The Kaiser, walking through the Thiergarten, encounters a paymaster who lacks the new tiny gold eagle on his cap. The ruler questions the officer, who admits he forgot the emblem. The Kaiser remarks that even royal decrees can be forgotten and moves on.
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Pointed Paragraphs Reflect Social Echoes Of Cash Grief
A garbled digest hints at unpopular views on wealth and speech. The text sketches a blunt man judged by remarks and a wife who speaks for him, noting money talks and social sensibilities.
Rattlers in Texas hunt and Roosevelts Pryor ranch tie
Houston dispatch describes A. A. Martin W. W. Kellogg and D. W. Whipple hiring Hardaway Evans as guide for a ten day hunt near Pryor's ranch. They battled rattlesnakes and wild hogs, with near escapes for several, and tallied deer five hogs three hundred javelins and other trophies.
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Panama Canal talk at Willard Hotel by Col Smoot
Col E K Smoot, veteran engineer, spoke at the New Willard about the Panama Canal project. He warned of tropical climate challenges and labor issues, but expressed confidence in building it, noting health risks and the patriotic nature of the endeavor. He suggested contractors could be summoned if negotiations fail.
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Hoodoo dog terror on the levee claims another victim
The Hoodoo dog Rosenbaum, a yellow mongrel feared by waterfront residents, reportedly killed Will Clifford a young colored man. Clifford’s death brings alleged victims to eight as the dog allegedly stalks wharf boats and unsettles the area with eerie reports of the creature’s presence.
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