Tennessee Ratifies Suffrage Amendment
The Associated Press reports in Belgrade that amid Balkan tensions and war fears, Tennessee has ratified a suffrage amendment. Leaders urge restraint as regional powers maneuver over territories, with moblization rumors and political risk looming, including disputes over Fiume and Italian-Balkan incidents.
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Governor Cox Plans Campaign Tour and Talks
Governor Cox, Democratic candidate, meets Senator Harrison to discuss national campaign plans and publicity affairs. He will travel to South Bend Indiana tomorrow to address the Indiana Democratic Editors Association. Ardmore Oil and Milling Plant Sold for Half a Million Dollars to P A Norris and Partners.
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Japanese Baseball Invasion Of United States Planned
A Japan led project envisions a five month buildup for American college clashes and possible exhibition tours by two major league teams. Waseda and Keio aim to play on the East Coast and Midwest while Tokyo organizers seek a 50 000 seat stadium and professional level play possible if funds allow.
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Ruff Field Development Sparks Oil Boom in Pontotoc County
Oil field in Pontotoc County shows wells near Mid land township with a 30 to 50 barrel per day claim from a 400 foot test at G. W. Brashears’s site. Oklahoma crude trades around 3.50 a barrel as new rigs rise, and activity spikes in Pontotoc towns including Steedman Allen Francis and Rofs.
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Kansas Nominates Wet for Congress in Primary
From Topeka Kansas results show J B Ballard Democrat former mayor of Topeka won the nomination in the First District. Other districts named Republican or Democrat nominees with listed majorities or pluralities including Little Bowman Campbell Austin Strong Ruppenthal Bird.
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Tennessee Ratifies Federal Woman Suffrage Amendment
Tennessee becomes the 36th state to ratify the federal suffrage amendment with a 49 to 47 vote in the house and a 25 to 4 vote in the senate, prompting advocacy to push for swift passage before the November election.
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There is one subject that never makes a congenial conversation topic
A Daily Squib item notes that certain topics remain hard to discuss, highlighting social awkwardness and the strain of addressing personal troubles in polite company.
Woman electors struggle as GOP picks winner in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City August 18 two Republican presidential electors drew the lowest votes. Charles E Goodwin defeated Verda Ethel Tomlinson by nearly three thousand: 46567 to 43906. Elizabeth L Ross trailed with 44457. Democrats say the result signals GOP aversion to woman suffrage.
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Tennessee Lower House Begins Vote on Federal Suffrage Amendment
Nashville Aug 18 The Tennessee lower house opened a session for a vote on ratification of the federal suffrage amendment described by suffragists and opponents as a certainty with a decision expected today.
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Bolsheviks Near Warsaw After Key Battle
The Bolshevik forces northwest of Warsaw captured 1,200 Polish prisoners and seven guns in a shifting battle that saw Ciechanow change hands. The official Soviet communique also noted occupation of several other points.
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Poles Push Russians Back From Vestula Front
A telephone report from Posen says Polish forces drove the Russians back from Vestula by about fifteen kilometers. The advance marks a notable shift on the eastern front amid reports of renewed activity.
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Plans Spoiled and Plans to Recover
An editorial urges resilience after plans are disrupted. It argues that missteps are part of life and to use the setback to reassess and adjust rather than dwell on failure. Emphasis on making plans impregnable where possible while accepting occasional outcomes.
French protest decision of Reginal Tower at Danzig
Paris reports the French government will protest vigorously Reginal Tower the allied high commissioner at Danzig forbidding further debarkation of French munition for Poland at Danzig as learned today.
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Train wreck near Warrenburg injures twenty in Missouri
A Missouri Pacific passenger train derailed three miles west of Warrenburg after a broken rail. Twenty people were injured, some severely, including S. C. White of Okemah with minor cuts and bruises. The westbound train was traveling from Kansas City to St. Louis.
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Sapulpa Sees 40 Percent Population Surge
Sapulpa Oklahoma reports population of 11 634 an increase of 3 351 people or 40 5 percent. The Census data highlights a sharp rise for the city in Washington.
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Tennessee House approves ratification votes split
In Nashville on August 18 the Tennessee house ballot shows Democratic 35 ayes 34 noes with one absent and Republican 15 ayes 12 noes with two absent. The vote marks the enabling lines for ratification amid party lines.
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Mystery of How She Keeps on an Evening Gown
A witty remark notes men may guess how a woman fits into this year's evening gown but cannot imagine how she keeps it on. The line plays on style and confidence with light humor.
Give Your Kiddie a Chance
An urging editorial notes the approaching start of public schools, urging parents to enroll children to ensure equal educational opportunity. It emphasizes schooling as a key to opportunity, warns of idle time on the streets, and urges action before the term opens.
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