davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24
An Excess Of Nerve.

81 like to see a young man energetic
and able to push himself" said the old
banker sadly. But when he borrowed
the money from me to buy an automo-
bile in which TO elope with my daugh-
ter 1t was carrying things little too
far"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24
LIGHT Year.

The term eight year" is one used by
astronomers. 1t helps the astronomers
to enable the layman to get some sort
of idea OF the distances from us OF the
celestial bodies. the light year stand
ing for the distance that light travels
In twelve months time.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24
colIootod somo Alimonv Also.

She-Thls is AIauds third husband,
He-You don't say so! Why, the wo-
man is a regular Bill collector.-New
York Times.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24
Social lnanitios.

She-You know, Mr.. Jones, thought
you much older than you are. He-Oh.
no: not bit, assure you.-Boston
Transcript.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24

The new building for the Departmen mt
Of the Interior at Washington will cost
s. 900. QUO.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27

the stricken area. Many OF the injured
now in Pine Bluff were brought back
BY the scouts who took up the rescue
work Wednesday morning
The tornado swept to earth few
miles north of Pine Bluff, and cutting
path 4 miles wide, assumed north
easterly course, finally wore out itself
in the vicinity OF Duvall Bluff and
Des Arc Many homes were set afire
by the lightning which attended the
storm with great violence.
Apprehension regarding the state
convict farm at Tucker southeast OF
here, where 32S state prisoners were
stationed, was allaycd by advices this
morning saying no one was injured
'hereo
Other Death Reports.
Passengers arriving here brought
further reports of the wiping out Of a
negro settlement at Keo, between here
and Tucker, with q loss OF seventeen
lives. Accurate information on the sit
uation there.-however, wa, lacking
early TODAY.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27

our state. II the bank had to 90 to
Kansas. | could not have chosen a city
more preferable from our viewpoint"
Carl Williams. editor OF the Farmer-
Stockman, and member of the commit
tee, said that while he was disappointed,
of more importance than the location OF
the district bank is the service which
the bank will render to the farm folk.
Effort to Give Service. .s
II think | can see in the selection Of
the districts and location of the banks,
a real effort on the part of the federal
farm loan board to give service, and
for that am glad" he said.
"The big problem in districting which
the board had to face was Texas The
peculiar homestead mortgage laws Of
that state made it practically impos-
sible to include Texas in district with
any other state and at the same time
operate the bank under uniform rules
The board solved that problem by max
ing Texas a district in itself
Then doubtless they asked, What 70
do with New MexicoP There Ne
many good arguments against a dis
trict composed Of Kansas, Oklahoma
and New Mexico. There are many for
a district composed of Colorado, Kan
sas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, and
it is apparent that the board saw them.
Good Selection.
"The local committee realized from
the first that its chance OF securing a
district land bank for Oklahoma City
depended almost entirely on our ability
to secure a district composed OF Kan
sas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, When
this failed to work out properly, owing
to conditions in other states over which
we had no control, the board naturally
turned tc the city which IS nearest fl
point of railroad time to. all parts OF
that district. believe that Wichita is
very satisfactory from that viewpoint
Just as Oklahoma City would have beer
had the district we proposed been Sc
| lected."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27
GOVERNOR SAYS
STATE CAPITOL
WILL Be READY

tCsUtinus1 fvsss Ps0s OnA.)
farmer members OF the legislature who
will find il inconvenient 10 leaye their
farms in the summer months and men,
bers who have already arranged their
business affairs at home 50 a. to per
nit their absence for the sixty-day pc
riod Immediately after the first Of the
year.
There has been considerable tain
about meeting and adjourning until
summer, but Il cannot be done" was
the comment of Lieutenant Governor
Ed Trapp, president Of the senate.
Several members OF the legislature
have completed arrangements TO b.
here beginning January 2, and they will
insist upon remaining at the capital
until their Legislative work is complete
II begins to look now that the building
will be in proper shape to receive the
legislature.
Heating Plant Not In.
The temporary steam heating plan,
has not yet been put in operation bu'
will be ready within . day or so. II II
said. A week Of good strong dry heat
some legislators think. would put thu
building in a safe. end comfortable
condition.
Among state officials the opinion wa,
freely expressed that II the session i.
held at the regular time il will be a,
some place other than in the neA capi.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27
Government Paper
Mill Recommended

WASHINGTON, Dec. .l7-Erection
Of a government pulp and paper mill to
assure the government a paper supply
at reasonable prices was recommended
to the joint congressional committee
on printing today by the committee
which annually draws specifications for
government paper.
The government uses approximately
100000 pounds Of print paper Q year
which is sufficient TO absorb the out
put Of fifty-ton mill The report says
water power and extensive forests and
mineral deposits to supply such q mill
can be found on many OF the govern
ment reservations. The house commit
tee on printing has also recommended q
government mill.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27

~ y. ~ -.
~ 3Enll - Nsidents Of the distric,
h Sa3eA ~ toakvis located.
N dlsee4oss will select from
oGaeao theiF member the banks off
eogA The capital stock Of each bank
~ b open TO public subscription for
INV days. II tits not entirely sub
seflSed at the end Of that time the gov
esnnont l. authorized under the law ia
talo ~ unsubscribed amount d,
I6roueh = process OF having borrow
90 suhscribe in small amounts TO the
cap)tal stock Il is expected the banks
NJ loag after beginning operations
viii Be virtually cooperative institu.
tjoas. The permanent organizations oi
tie banks provides for nine directors
six of whom shall be selected by asso-
Citations Of farmer borrowers, the other
three being appointed by the federal
board.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27
Man IS SHOT BY
HIS SWEETHEART
hunting Accident Injured a
Young Man at Sulphur,

SULPHUR, Okla, Dec. n. - (Spe-
cial) - While out hunting Christina,
day with q company Of young people
Will Mcbride was accidentally shot in
the knee by his sweetheart, Miss Bry-
ant.
They were hunting in . large pasture
near the city, and while going over a
gate, the Young lady was In the act Of
handing him his gun, when II was &C
cidently discharged. II is probable the
young man will lose the limb.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27
Six-cent Advance
for Wheat Prices

CHICAGO, Dec. y. - Heavy sales
resulted today in steep advance for
wheat II was estimated that Europe
had taken 100000 bushels, or more
within the last twenty-four hours
Traders appeared to be much impressed
with advices indicating that Great
Britain was taking strenuous measures
TO protect shipping and TO facilitate
exports from this side of the Atlantic
Gains in value amounted to o1s cents
bushel on some trades. The marke,
closed unsettled but to oN cents net
higher, with May at $l73Is to $l731s
and July at Sl4l1s@l4lSs.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27
iIl||||||||| ||||||Il||||IF

tol, they taking the position that Il
will be unsuited for use At present.
Downtown Session Costly.
The discussion among state officers
Of the economic phase Of the situation
shows that most Of them take the view
that so far a. expenses are concerned,
it will be an even. break whether the
session is held downtown or In the
new capitol. II is estimated that i
would cost from 5000 to 5000 to hold
the session downtown. u the legisla.
ture would lose as many as four days
work on account OF cold weather in
the new building, the state would be
out as much a. u the meeting were
held downtown. il is said.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27
CITY FAVORED
IN SITE CHOICE
Railroad Facilities Factor in
Selection,

Governor Williams approval OF the
deed to the land at McAlester' which it
is proposed to turn into a state mobili-
zation site for the national guard, is
the final word. against Oklahoma City's
claim for the site.
This was the opinion of Frank NJ,
Canton, former adjutsnt general of the
Oklahoma National guard, made this
afternoon before members of the Cham
ber Of Commerce mobilization camp
committee appointed to investigate the
feasibility of bringing the camp here.
On the other hand, Capt w. G.
Murchison, recruiting officer, told the
committeeman that the presence of the
local packing houses, where meat for
the guard could be bought cheaply, and
the fact that our railroad facilities arc
better than ordinary would be much in
favor of selection Of this city.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27
Allies Consider
Peace Proposals

LONDON~Dec 27.-Communcations
continue to pass between the capitals of
the entente allied nations regarding the
reply to be made to the peace proposals
Of the central powers and their allies.
The answer has been prepared in Paris
and is now the subject OF discussion be
tween the various ministers
1t is unlikely that any steps will he
taken by Great Britain and the other
countries of the entente with regard ,c
President Wilson's note and its Swis,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27
SOloNS )
TO oAoLD CAUCUS
Agreement to Be Reached for
Local Legislation,

There will be no division of opinion
among mepbers ofthe Oklahoma county
delegation on legislation proposed in
the interest of their district when Il
reaches the floor Of the legislature.
This was agreed upon at . conference
of Oklahoma county representatives
and senator's in the office OF Senator
Warren X. Snyder.
The Legislators agreed to caucus on
all legislation to be proposed in the in
terest of Oklahoma county and thresh
out and agree finally on all OF its pro-
visions before being submitted to in
sure the solid support Of the delegation
when It is up for consideration in the
legislature
No action was taken with reference
to the plan of securing legislation max
ing Canadian county nominating
senatorial district and a nominating
judicial district for the Thirteenth dis
trict court district. This was left to
the Canadian county legislators.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27
Fifteen KNOWN
DEAD; 27 HURT
IN STORM AREA
tContinusd from Page Ono,


Snow; Mrs. Harold Snow will recover
Mrs. J. w, Letchworth, near Des Arc,
extent Of injuries unknown three mem
bers of lrby family near Des Arc, in
jurieS not known; Judith Garry, II
years old, Leola, shocked by lightning
Hazel Parnell, 10 years old. and two
other daughters Of Russell Parnell,
Leo Parnell, shocked by lightning
Mrs Albert l.. Schwartz, Locks Mill,
condition critical; Addie Schwartz. 10
wears old, condition critical; T. J. Nc
Donald, near Pine. Bluff, condition
dangerous; Robinson, near Pine Bluff
condition dangerous; Tom Hart, near
keo condition serious. Seven other
negroes near Pine Bluff suffered more
or less serious injuries,
Four More Injured.
Three little girls were killed and
four persons were injured when the
tornado nit the w. S, Snow planta-
ton near Carlisle These were the
Padge,t and Snow children. killed and
Mr.. and Mrs. Padgett and Mr.. and
Mrs Snow, injured
All the injured are expected to re-
cover.
The Padgett home>on the Snow plan
tation was demolished and the Snow
home was damaged seriously. Frances
Snow and the little Padgett girls were
in the Padgett home when the tornado
struck
Tremendous Fall of Rain.
A tremendous fall of rain and high
wind followed the storm and railroads
today are facing washouts. high water,
torn up telegraph and telephone lines,
making operations perilous. No traiAs
have arrived in this city from Pine
Bluff just south OF the stricken area
today.
AT Leola, Charles Stevens, a butcher
was telephoning in the Parnell store
when the line was struck by lightning
Stevens was knocked unconscious and
one of the children and Judith Carey,
who were in the store, were stunned
by the bolt.
100000 Estimated Loss.
For hundred miles. from Grant
county over portions OF Pulaski, Lone
oke, Jefferson and Prairie counties the
tornado took toll OF livestock. Esu-
mates of the property damage today
were impossible 1t was conservative
ly placed near S3,0OO,0OO, though it Is
certain that complete reports will aug
ment this amount The list of injured
may reach fifty, it was thought here.
A score of victims were taken Ia
Pine Bluff and placed in hospitals
there, The suffering of many left in
jured through the night on the planta-
tlons and farm houses between the lit
tie country towns, was acute Withou,
medical sttention, shelter, fire and ,uf
iering from injuries, the cold rain OF
the night added further to their misery
! The serious condition OF many Of tn,
victims was assigned to the exposure
Of the night.
Plantation Devastated.
The Pilkington plantation, six mile.
north of Pine Bluff was severely dam.
aged by the storm. The home, all farm
buildings, barns and cotton gins wer,
wrecked. the cattle and stock killed
and the negro cabins raxed. The dam.
age on this plantation, one OF the fines
in the heart of the states greatest cot.
ton-producing region was thought ,hi.
morning TO be $2S0.M.
Relief crews were sent out imme,
diately from Pine Bluff and searched
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27
Major Clayton
Dies OF Injuries

WASHINGTON, Dec. n. - Major
Powell Clayton, formerly attached to
the general staff Of the war depart
ment and recently assigned to the Six.
teenth cavalry on the Mexican border,
died today at Fort Sam Houston,
Texas, from injuries received two weeks
ago while schooling his horse over the
hurdles on the drill field. Major Clay
ton was the son Of former Governor
CLAYTON OF Arkansas.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27
GERMAN AGENTS ARE
SENT TO THE HAGUE TO
ARRANGE CONFERENCE
(Csntinusd from Page Ons.>

negotiation of such magnitude and
scope, officials do not look for results
to be Immediately apparent, but expect
the way to be paved carefully and
slowly. The next movement will not
be determined until after the official
text Of the reply has been received
and carefully considered President
Wilson will discuss it thoroughly with
the cabinet, probably Friday.
Can Do Nothing Further.
Some officials pointed out that the
United States could do nothing fur
ther and would not decide on course
until the entente allies also have re-
piled to the note. Their answer has
been forecast by entente diplomats here
as courteous recognition OF the preSi-
dents purposes and ideals, but prob
ably . firm refusal TO enter into CON
ference without having the terms ad'
vanced first,
Officials acknowledged their dlsap-
pointment over Germany's failure 10
reply directly to the presidents sug
gestion that terms be laid down, but
were inclined to hold to the view that
the door TO negotiations must neces-
sArily remain open until the allies
themselves, close it There was a care
fully studied attitude regarding making
any statement that might be taken as
official and an inclination to view the
situation as hopefully as possible,
Teutonic Views.
The view persisted in Teutonio quar-
tiers that Germany's reply would be
followed by highly confidential oral
or written communication concerning
the terms upon whrd The central pow
ers are willing TO make peace. The
German embassy, which repeatedly has
made il clear that the central pow
ers were not likely to make public their
terms had received no official adyiccs
from Berlin today, but definite infor-
nation regarding the intentions OF the
Teutonic allies was expected,
Lacking Official advices Ieutono, Dip
.lomats were unable to throw much light
xpon the manner in which terms might
he confidentialy appended to the note
given out in Berlin II was regarded
as probable that they might be-. con
veyed to President Wilson Though
Ambassador Gerard In such event
even the fact that they had been stat
ed would not be disclosed
Reports From Rome.
Reports repeated in press dispatches
from Rome that Germany had pre-
sented 10 the neutral nations whose
services she asked in forwarding peace
suggestions sealed packets containing
terms were the subject of much com
ment in diplomatic quarters The Rome
reports had it that the packets were
not TO be opened and forwarded to
Germany's enemies unless they were in
reply to the peace proposals OF Deccm-
Der IS in which they specifically asked
terms.
In German circles here it was con-
sidered more probable that direct in
formation on the subject would be con-
veyed personally TO President Wilson
through Ambassador Gerard
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27
Zimmerman Hands
Reply to Gerard

BERLIN, Dec. N-The German an
swer to President Wilson'S note was
taken to the United States embassy
yesterday by Foreign Minister thinner
mAn' personality p1 'Itmmermann
lunchcd with Ambassador Gerard No
indication of the tenor of the note ap-
peared in the German papers today.
It's text will be published today
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27
Orient Has Coal
to Operate Week

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 27.-The Kan
sas City, Mexico & Orient railroad to-
day advised the railroad commission
that it has no shortage of cars, there
being l85 now on hand wanted for
loading and ninety y-nine to unload.
There was also sufficient company coal
available to operate the road for one
week. officials said
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27
LOCAL COMMITTEE is
DISAPPOINTED AT
ACTION OF BOARD
Continued from Page OnS1c

worked hard to land the bank. State
officials from the governor all the way
down the line have helped. All of the
local papers have done their share and
the members OF the committee have
been unceasing in its efforts. Especial
credit is due to the farmers in all sec
tions OF the state for the letters which
they have written to the committee and
to he federal farm loan board, urging
the selection OF Oklahoma City as one
OF the locations, in addition TO which
many OF them came from long distances
to appear before the board, and gave
valuable tesiimon.
New Spirit Created.
The thing wh;ca should be most graf
living to Oklahoma City, however, is
the fact which has been developed in
the course OF our efforts that CONNER
cial organizations over the state and
the people generally are well nigh
unanimous in support OF any civic entet-
prise undertaken by Oklahoma City,
In addition TO resolutions indors,nG
Oklahoma iCty which were passed by
the chambers Of commerce OF Tulsa,
Ardmore, McAlester and Lawton, re-
plies rcccixA from letters to about
l,5o people 44rsnt, sections .'eiI3ns,I,l Of the
ply A,sl
10 the&NlH who remember dif-
fcrent seMlmcH, toward Oklahoma City,
as having existed at one time within
recent years, to have found such a
unanimity OF friendly feeling leads us
to feel that the ciorts put forth have
not been in vain
Congressman Helped
Our congressional delegation and
the local committee, and everybody else
interested, did everything that was
asked, everything that could have been
done, to bring the bank here" Judge
{. b Amcs, another member OF the
committee, stated However, Wichita
won. and is to be congratulated.
The location OF the land bank is
valuable chiefly as an advertisement OF
city. The business it will bring comes
largely through the mail, and the in
S,itution adds very few persons 10 the
population"
Murdock Cause.
"Nictor Murdoek swung Kansas into
the democratic column" William Nee,
the third member, said His services
deserved some recognition; and it APP
pears TO me as il this was his reward.
AS far as Oklahoma is concerned,
the location of the bank at Wichita
l,. H., .,,,. ,...,tt. A
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27
NORTHERN BLIZZARD
GREATLY MODERATED

FARGO, N. D.. Dec. u.-TThe ter.
rifle blisfard which swept North Da-
ko,a last nigh, had materially mcder.
sied today and except for delayed trans
continental trains u caused no diseom-
sort or damage Ia this vicinity. Farther
ives, there was possibility Of heavy
losses through hack Of shelter fscili-
titN.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27

counterpart until the entente allies
have dealt with the German proposals
1t is understood here that the reply does
not give specific terms, but refers gen
orally to the subject of the allies.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-27

Only One "BROMO OUININE"
To get the genuine. call for full name
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Look for signature Of F. w. GROVE
Cures Cold in. One Day 2Sc.-Adv
Der taÌˆgliche Demokrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 186?-1918, 1916-08-02
Gus Scr gmnoesbauptitabt.


Ssalbineton, 1. auguit. sluz
9enIheinlid in Ser Slblidt, bie llutcrz
banpIun9en ab51bredlen, in oenen bic
Scr. Staaten pergeblth perluht bats
ten, Slrsneien llnb anberc 2a5arett&
@coarfartifeI burd Die glpcfape raG
Gcutlhlano uno Selterreidz z1lngarn
leficen 5l1 piirfen, bnben Die Hegieruns
gen Ser @ntentez zMatte BEN Ser.
staatel1 am gfontag oltrd gotldafter
Rage in 2pnbon cine 9euflhrift iibers
reitt, in lpeIder Sic @riinoe oafiir
anseaebcn iinb, bob lie lief peigern.
Sic grlnlbnib Su ertbeilen. Sic 9eotc
ullroc in 8a binstpn bont
Stantsbepartement perDffentlibt.
@s beibt in bem sdriftItiid, babI
sr5neier uIip. hisber nod 1lic bei Der
@lpcfupe eines 9anoes bllrdgcla1er1
iuornen leien; Ipoann miro ber @ors
lchlag gcnoeht, ulpenn oas amerifaniz|
| ldje @plf ipirflid ben gSnnleb babe,
pcrartiee @eeenitdnoe nod Ben 2an<|
bern Der helltIfen @erbiinneteu 81 Idiz|
tten, cs babllrh erreid1en fDnnte, on6|
lcs ioplpitdler oes gutbeu &rellses fiji
inansirt ltnb biele nah SeutIGlanb llnb|
| SeItcrreid)z l1ngarn an Stelle perienis|
gen ldift. neren 3urildberllIung bod
'fllr5cr 3eit bie gntente@ @tdtbte perans
labt baben, Sen @erlanot bon Ir5neietd
ulp. su inbibirell."
I Solange feline Cigarette bonn anea
! rifanilhen 9iotben &rclts bie @ertbeis|
hung Der Weottamente bcallfli6tigten1
fa.l,c nud) N1lid]t ser sllliirten feind
eSurantie geseben iperoen. bob bieiel4
ben nidt fin militdrilebe 3lpedc ber1
Iipcubet meroen.
gS a bin gton, /. slu9ulf. SET
nllltdnbige SeblIhlag Der lltermilblt1
den slnltren9ungen bes Eraibcntcnl
hen nptbleibenoen Gplen 8l 9ilfe oli
fpmmen, pirp jest BON bieIigen 8enm1
ten ais tbatiadblid llnpermeiplid gc4
tolteu. 9eutIhlano last i'll elmer beu1
te int Staatsbepartement cingetrpflc1
men gipte, bab, aneelicbts Ser bon Gng1
lano perlan9teu unerfiiabaren gebin4
: gungcn. inter tpelhen es Die GerIdif4
fung bon &prrdtben onrd Die alliirtcl
9inicn geItatten mill, lpeitere Inter
;, banellnsen feinen 3lpecf nie1r babe,
piirben. slnpelltllnseu iinb in 8aIb4
instpn cinsetrpffen, .bab bic lharfer
!. fir Yolen oufaellclltcn 8egeln aud
balb aui gel9ien an9cfpanot luerper
mDsen.
gg ggnibinetpn, 1. ausuit.
@dbrenp gbas. 6. 6uabes bellte il
Meip port feline Stelllng gu Gunitei
eines &erfaliungss sslmenoements fiji,
Stauenitimmreht tlar madte, ipurb
: Grdlibent @illon bon Sen 8eamtensbe
= I