Interstate Commerce Commission upholds three cent fare
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed the Oklahoma Corporation Commission's bid to cut the three cent railroad fare between Arkansas Missouri and Oklahoma to two cents. It found no sufficient cause or unreasonableness in the interstate rate, while acknowledging state rights to intrastate pricing.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
State Railroad Commission
Interstate Commission
Horsemen to form Ada Vicinity Association
Ada and Vicinity horsemen meet Friday at 8 pm in First National Bank building Commercial club rooms to organize a Horsemen's Association. Officers will be elected and the main business is planning Pontotoc county fair races including entry fees purses and horse classifications. All horsemen urged to attend for racings success.
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Horsemen of
Ada and Vicinity
Commerciaal Club Rooms
First National Bank Bldg
Pontotoc County Fair
First Bale Reaches Ardmore Market
Ardmore Oklahoma August 18 The first bale of cotton for the season arrived last night in Ardmore seed. It reached Ardmore one day later than the first bale last year. It will be ginned and sold tomorrow. Grower is T M Jones from six miles north of Ardmore. Cotton promises a bumper crop.
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Ardmore
T. M. Jones
Doc Reynolds joins Detroit baseball staff after Ada fame
Former Ada football star from the first year of the Normal, Doc Reynolds, now pitches for the Detroit team. He faced the famed Plank of Philadelphia yesterday and narrowly lost 1 to 2 in a noted pitching duel.
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Doc” Reynolds
Roff
Ada
Detroit
Plank
Philadelphia
Women Barred From School Election Ruling Upheld
Oklahoma City August 19 A Supreme Court opinion held male voters only qualified in a Tulsa school bond election. The court found women voting did not alter the outcome and the bond approval stands.
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Oklahoma City
Justice Bleakmore
Supreme Court
Tulsa County District Court
Tulsa
Germany Surrenders Shantung to China
Hague reports Germany will voluntarily surrender to China all Germans and possessions on the Shantung Peninsula. The move aims to check Japan by undermining its ultimatum, while widespread imperial indignation at Japan’s actions is voiced. Germany refuses to let Japan reap any benefit from its choices.
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Hague
Germany
China
Shantung Peninsula
Japan
American Tourists Question See America First Idea
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes that American travelers in Europe are rethinking the see America first slogan, suggesting doubts about its impact and appeal abroad.
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Europe
America
Philadelphia Inquirer
Government to Purchase Ships to Meet War Emergency
Washington reports government will buy vessels needed to carry goods to Europe and other markets. A conference between President Wilson and congressional leaders led to a bill being ordered, with a plan to introduce government war risk insurance.
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Washington
Europe
South America
Wilson
Congress
Government to seek 25 million for ships in public corporation
Washington reports that on August 19 a request to Congress seeks twenty five million dollars to buy all required ships to be operated by a government controlled corporation modeled after the Panama Railway Company.
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Washington
Congress
Panama Railway Company
Conviction in Child Stealing Case Stuns Local Court
Joe Brink was found guilty of child stealing by a jury and sentencing rests with the court. Robert Morgan was acquitted of entering F W Chambers residence after presenting an alibi. The judge notes the term’s docket was effectively reduced and the state reported high convictions.
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Joe Brink
Robert Morgan
F. W. Chambers
Pope Dies After Pneumonia Battle
The Pope contracted pneumonia overnight and died today in Rome. Grief over ongoing wars is believed to have hastened the death.
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Rome
Mailing Checks to the Chickasaws
The first $100 per capita payment was mailed from the Indian agency on Friday at 3:30 pm. Seven thousand payments follow as affidavits return to the agency. Officials report no trouble in issuing payments to the unrestricted class while restricted Indians are paid through probate attorneys and field clerks.
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Muskogee
Indian Agency
Act of Congress
Don’t accept a favor from a man who won’t take a joke
A concise maxim warns against accepting help from someone with a poor sense of humor. It advises evaluating trust before receiving favors and implies potential complications if humor is lacking.
Belgium Scene of More Blood in World War I
News from London describes intense fighting as German forces press from the Meuse and Moselle regions into Belgium. Namur and Liège are under attack with Belgium fortifications being dynamited as British assistance is hoped. In Washington, Japan’s ultimatum to the Kaiser remains unresolved with a Sunday deadline.
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Washington
Japan
German diplomats press Italy over treaty as war looms
Rome reports German diplomats aim to secure Italian adherence to the Triple Alliance. They say Italy should assist because the Japanese ultimatum is offensive. Italy vows neutrality unless forced into conflict, and if drawn in will fight Austria and seize Adriatic provinces as toll.
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Rome
Italy
Austria
Adriatic
German Vessels Captured by Allies Reported
The Express reports two hundred German vessels captured by the Allies. Their combined value with cargoes is not less than 398 million dollars.
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London
Paris Officials Cite German Brutalities Report
Paris officials released a detailed report alleging numerous German brutalities. The document outlines claims of violence and reprisals believed to be part of wartime actions.
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Paris
Belgians Reported Abandoning Brussels in War News
An unconfirmed telegram says Belgian forces may have abandoned Brussels amid fierce fighting east of the city. The Belgian embassy confirms heavy battle and reports a last stand planned at Antwerp.
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London
Brussels
Antwrep
Austrians Halt Assault as Mutiny, German Push Near Marsaw
Report from St. Petersburg describes Austrian forces abandoning an attack on Vladimir after Czech mutiny and executions. Germany moves into Miana signaling a major advance toward Marsaw while Russians invade Bukovina and Galicia. Fighting is severe with large losses reported.
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St. Petersburg
Vladimir
Miana
Marsaw
Bukovina
Galicia
Americans Rescued Train from Hamburg to Rotterdam
In a special train today one hundred forty Americans moved from Hamburg to Rotterdam while about two thousand two hundred Americans remain stranded in Austria. Most are penniless, and relief efforts are under way to assist them.
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Washington
Hamburg
Rotterdam
Austria
Grain shipments rise as Galveston to send a million bushels
New York reports exports of grains increasing greatly. Galveston is set to ship a million bushels of wheat this week and banks are purchasing grain bills on executed contracts.
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New York
Galveston
Kaiser Stakes on Belgium In World War I News
Paris reports no communication with Brussels and rumors claim the city has fallen to German forces. Kaiser Wilhelm is said to be staking everything on the campaign.
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Kaiser
Belgium
Paris
Brussels
Kaiser Wilhelm
Nothing Leaving Russia Exports Prohibited as War Needs Persist
St Petersburg reports prohibition on exporting petroleum and foodstuffs to keep Russia provisioned for war. Refugees flood Antwerp via Finland liner with 1000 aboard. passenger claims to have seen the German crown prince William Frederick shot in Berlin on July 31 by two Russians.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
William Frederick
New York
Finland
Antwerp
Richard Baron
Germany
Berlin
Alfalfa Campaign to Boost Eastern Oklahoma Farms
Eastern Oklahoma farmers and county business leaders prepare for a September through October Agricultural Campaign led by P G Holden and staff from the International Harvester Company. The drive titled A Million Acres of Alfalfa for Eastern Oklahoma will test soil, advise on best stands, and provide land preparation help with focus on livestock. Dr F W Brewer will assist tick eradication efforts in the state.
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Oklahoma
Eastern Oklahoma Agricultural Association
Southwest
P. G. Holden
Holden
International Warvester Company
United State
F. W. Brewer
Oklahoma City
U. S. Department of Agricultur
Five Dollar Prize For Fastest Roping At County Fair
Dolph Love proprietor of the Palace cafe offers a five dollar prize to the boy who makes the quickest roping and tying record on a steer at the county fair.
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Bes
Dolph Love
Palace Cafe
Patronize the merchants who advertise In the New
A brief note urges readers to support local merchants who place advertisements in the New. It highlights community business presence and calls for continued patronage to sustain local commerce.
Missouri to hold two days of road work effort
Missouri Gov Major mobilizes 150000 volunteers for a two day state wide drive to repair roads. He will lead with 25 convicts and a guard near Jefferson City. Last year the volunteer effort would have cost the state about 1500000 dollars.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Girls Canning Clubs to Exhibit at County Fair
Mrs. L. E. Hutchinson reports the girls will present creditable exhibits at the county fair and each club will enter a parade float. She offers a prize for the most tastefully decorated float. This first year shows strong interest despite obstacles like bad roads and a light fruit crop.
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L. E. Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Democrats Name Oklahoma City Leaders For State Convention
Oklahoma City will host the Democratic state convention on September 8 to ratify primary nominees and adopt a platform. Precinct caucuses are set for August 29 and county conventions for September 5 to elect delegates. Alger Melton of Chickasha was named state committee chairman with S. A. Heatley as secretary. Robertson and Williams pledged unity after brief speeches, Robertson reconciling with Williams and supporting Williams’ gubernatorial bid.
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Oklahoma City
Democratic State Committee
Tulsa
Melton
Alger Melton
Chickasha
Robert L. Williams
S. A. Heatley
Mangum
J. W. Duke
Guthrie
W. R. Samuels
Vinita
W. F. Cowper
McAlester
Thomas H. Owen
Muskogee
Robertson
Williams
B Williams
J. B. A. Robertson
Judge Robertson
Judge Williams
McReynolds Nominated to Supreme Court Seat
President Wilson nominates Attorney General James C McReynolds to fill the court vacancy after Judge Lurton's death. Thomas W Gregory of Austin Texas named as McReynolds successor.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
James C. McReynolds
Supreme Court
Lurton
Thomas W. Gregory
Austin
Texas
McReynolds
Meat Packers Cooperate in Rice Price Cornering Probe
Chicago inspectors report meat packers turned over records to the grand jury probing food price hikes. The inquiry uncovers a potential rice supply cornering scheme with large stockpiles disclosed by federal investigators.
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Chicago
Srand Jury
British Vessels to Resume Sailing to United States
London reports steamers will sail for the United States within three weeks including the Olympic Saxonia Mauretania Lusitania and Franconia. These ships plus fifty smaller vessels will carry about 13 000 passengers. Ambassadors Page and Day plan charters if needed to repatriate Americans. Maxwell Blake in Tangier notes cordial treatment for Americans and Brits in Germany and a Hamburg benevolent society aiding the needy.
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London
England
United States
White Star
Olympic
Cunard
Saxonia
Mauretania
Lusitania
Franconia
Canada
Great Britain
Page
Joseph F. Day
Relief Committee For
Maxwell Blake
Tangier
Morocco
William
Hamburg
Summers Hardy Wins Supreme Court Seat in 427 Vote
The state election board tallies show Judge Summers Hardy of Hugo defeating Judge Rainey of Atoka for state supreme judge by a 427 majority. Hardy, 12 044 votes to Rainey 11 617 in the Bryan, Choctaw, McCurtain, Pushmataha and other listed counties. Durant Democrat.
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State Election Board
Summers Hardy
Hugo
Judge Rainey
Atoka
Hardy
Rainey
Bryan
Choctaw
McCurtain
Pushmataha
Coal
Carter
Love
Johnston
Marshal
Pontotoc
Seminole
LeFlore
Latimer
Haskell
Durant Democrat
Springbrook Bridge Collapses Forcing Long Detour
J. W. Whipple informs the News the Springbrook bridge on the road to Center has partly collapsed requiring a wide detour to reach Ada. The incident disrupts local travel and raises safety concerns for residents and travelers.
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J. W. Whipple
Springbrook
Center
Ada
Eighth Count of Ballots Delivers Prizes in Gate Contest
The eighth count of the Gate contest on Friday awarded Miss Mattie Ston ing first prize a sit for creating a class of contestants over 50 000. McCormick placed below 50 000 in a set of Silver soup spoons. Miss Willie Mae Enloe was second winning the sugar spoon. Six others received collar belt or bar pins: Mrs Bills Mrs Kenny Sallie Oliver Gussie Levin Lena West Ruth Lundy. All winners call at the News office to claim premiums.
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Mattie Stoning
McCormick
Willie Mae Enloe
Bills
Mrs. Kenny
Sallie Oliver
Gussie Levin
Lena West
Ruth Lundy
Golden Moon
Goldie E
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