Balkans Need a Don Quixote Type Leader Says Premier
Belgrade Aug 17 Premier Vesnitch of Jugoslavia says central Europe risks war unless a strong, charitable leader with humor appears. He notes Yugoslavs want Fiume and fear Bolshevik agitation, while mobilization preparations and tensions rise across Hungary and Transylvania. Prices stay high as exchange rates improve, but few real trades occur due to credit reluctance.
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Governor Cox to Discuss Campaign Plans in Columbus
Governor Cox and Senator Harrison held a conference on national campaign plans in Columbus. Topics included relief from itinerary details and publicity affairs while Cox prepares to speak in South Bend, Indiana before the Democratic editors association.
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Indiana Democratc Editors Association
Norris Buys Ardmore Oil and Milling Plant
P A Norris and associates of Ada have purchased Ardmore Oil and Milling Plant for about a half million dollars. The historic operation includes milling and ginning facilities and runs in several towns across southern Oklahoma.
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Ada Banker and Associates
Associated Press
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Ardmore Oil & Milling
Oklahoma
Japan Plans Ambitious Baseball Invasion of United States
Chicago reports Japan aims to invade the United States with a major baseball tour next spring and summer. Waseda University leaders plan games with eastern teams, followed by a West Coast swing and midwest stops as part of a lengthy acclimation and promotional push.
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France
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Waseda University
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Honolulu
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Los Angeles
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Oil Field Boom Reaches Pontotoc County
Developments in Pontotoc County show oil wells proving productive. Drilling by Moffiat & Sons on G. W. Brashears farm in Mid land township yielded 30 to 50 barrels per day from 400 feet. Oklahoma oil reportedly trades at 3.50 per barrel as rigs rise and leases climb, with wells in Steedman Allen Francis and Rofs indicating wider strata.
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Kansas nominates wet for congress in primary
Kansas returns from the state wide primary show J. B. Ballard Democrat and former Topeka mayor winning the First District nomination as Ballard campaigned for wine sales. Other districts elects include E. C. Little over 12,000 in the Second. Phil P. Campbell over 11,000 in the Third. Walter W. Austin over 500 in the Fourth. James G. Strong over 5,000 in the Fifth. J. C. Ruppenthal over 260 in the Sixth. and Richard E. Bird over 200 in the Eighth.
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Tennessee Ratifies Federal Woman Suffrage Amendment
Tennessee becomes the 36th state to ratify the federal suffrage amendment in a 49 to 47 house vote after senate approval last Friday by 25 to 4. The action, amid a broader historical account, moves toward granting 17 million women voting rights in time for the upcoming presidential election.
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Maryland
Lord Calvert
Associated Press
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The Daily Squib Quote on Troubled Conversations
A compact line from The Daily Squib notes that one subject never makes for congenial conversation when discussing personal troubles. The quip emphasizes social discomfort around problem topics.
Oklahoma Woman Presidential Elector Defeat Highlights GOP Vote
In Oklahoma City on August 18 two Republican presidential electors, women, posted the lowest totals. Verda Ethel Tomlinson trailed Charles E. Goodwin by about 3,000 votes, 43,906 to 46,567, with Elizabeth L. Ross at 44,457. Democrats say the result signals GOP resistance to woman suffrage and note insurgent filings might have altered nominations.
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News Special Service
Oklahoma City
W. C. McAlister
State Election Board
Charles E. Goodwin
Stratford
Verda Ethel Tomlinson
Tomlinson
Elizabeth L. Ross
Capitol
Tennessee House Set to Ratify Federal Suffrage Amendment
Nashville Aug 18 The lower house acted as if ratifying the federal suffrage amendment was a certainty with suffragists and opponents alike noting the session opening signals.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tennessee
Bolsheviks Near Warsaw Press Advance
The Soviet communique says Bolshevik forces northwest of Warsaw captured 1,200 Polish prisoners and seven guns after a battle in which they gained and then lost the town of Ciechanow, fifty five miles from Warsaw. Occupation of several points elsewhere is announced.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Warsaw
Ciechanow
Poles Drive Russians Back From Vestula Front
A telephone message from Posen reports Poles pushing Russians back from Vestula by about fifteen kilometers, signaling a notable frontline advance.
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Vestula
Associated Press
Berlin
Posen
Plans Spoiled and Ways to Rebound
The piece reflects on dealing with spoiled plans and the value of adaptability. It urges staying proactive, redefining routes to goals, and maintaining effort to recover from disrupted plans despite inevitable failures.
French Protest Reginal Tower Decision On Danzig Debarkation
Paris reports the French government will energetically protest the decision of Reginal Tower allied high commissioner at Danzig who yesterday forbade further debarkation of French munition for Poland at Danzig.
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Associated Press
Paris
Reginal Tower
Danzig
Poland
Train Wreck Near Warrensburg Injures Twenty-Two
A Missouri Pacific passenger train bound for St. Louis derailed three miles west of Warrensburg due to a broken rail. Twenty people were injured, some severely. among them S. C. White of Okemah sustained minor cuts and bruises.
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Associated Press
Warrensburg
Missouri-Pacific
Kansas City
St. Louis
Warrenburg
S. C. White
Okemah
Sapulpa Population Surges by Over Two-Thirds
Sapulpa Oklahoma reports 11 634 residents an increase of 3 351 people 40 5 percent reflecting rapid growth in the city during the period.
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Sapulpa
Washington
Oklahoma
Tennessee House Row Shows Narrow Ratification Split
In Nashville on August 18 the Tennessee house vote tally on ratification lists Democratic Ayes 35 Nos 34 with one absent and Republican Ayes 15 Nos 12 with two absent.
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Nashville
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Mystery of a Woman in Evening Gown Keeps Men Guessing
A witty observation notes men may guess how a woman fits into this year’s evening gown but never understand how she keeps it on. The quip highlights fashion mystique and social humor surrounding clothing.
Give Your Kiddie a Chance to Enter School
An exhortation urging parents to enroll children as schools reopen soon across the country. Emphasizes that attendance provides equal opportunity, while staying idle on the streets risks a lasting disadvantage and limits future success.
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