Dawes Outlines Constitution, League, World Court
Evanston, Aug 19 General Charles G. Dawes defended the constitution and attacked the La Follette and socialist movements while praising public budget cuts under Coolidge. He argued the federal government is on the right path though many states and cities err and warned against radicalism and party straddling in the race for the presidency. He said the League of Nations lacks clear sovereignty limits and must respect U.S. independence.
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Evanston, Ill
League of Nations
World Court
Charles G. Dawes
Dawes
LaFollette
la Follette
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Coolidge
Mr. Dawes
Associated Press
Cleveland
Socialist Party
LaFollete
Eugene V. Debs
Robert M. LaFoyette
United States
Okmulgee Candidate Reports 2831 Campaign Spending
Oklahoma City W B Pine Republican nominee for the United States senate reports 2831.84 in campaign expenses sworn before the senate election board. Tulsa E B Howard defeated by J C Walton reports 2586.25. Gore lists 2981.27 total for the same race.
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Oklahoma City
W. B. Pine
Okmulgee
United States Senate
Senate Election Board
E. B. Howard
Tulsa
J. C. Walton
T. P. Gore
LSS Try a News Want Ad for Results
A brief notice invites readers to use a local newspaper want ad page for finding and offering goods and services. It highlights quick placement, broad reach, and practical listings for jobs, rooms, and items.
Ada National Guard units praised for Fort Sill encampment honors
Ada units of the Oklahoma National Guard returned from Fort Sill with multiple distinctions. Battery F 160th Field Artillery under Captain Robert S Kerr earned high marks and the excellency cup, while the B C Detail led by Lieutenant Whit Fentem received the regimental cup for meritorious maneuvers. The 160th F A band, led by Warrant Officer Fred Schreiber, was acclaimed as the best trained musical unit at the encampment. The Ada contingent also boosted its local profile with a highly regarded parade through the city streets.
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Ada
Oklahoma National Guard
Fort Sill
160Th F. A
Robert S. Kerr
B. C
Whit Fentem
Hines
Fred Schreiber
Fort Snil
Cap
Sam A. McKeel
Lowery H
Harrell
Byron F. Sledge
160Th Band
Ada City Dairies Survey Finished by Inspector Irby
Inspector Irby of the Oklahoma state department of agriculture completed a canvass of Ada dairies and returns to Oklahoma City. Mayor Somer Jones organized the inspection tour and says Irby will check within a week whether dairymen implement sanitary instructions. Several dairy operators have been warned to improve sanitation or face closure of their dairies.
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Ada
Irby
State Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma City
Somer Jones
Farmer-Labor Picnic Draws Senate Candidate and La Follette Leaders
The Farmer-Labor Picnic at the city park attracted a solid afternoon crowd. George Wilson, U S Senate candidate on the Farmer-Labor ticket, and J W Houchin of the La Follette movement in Oklahoma spoke. Local party members report Pontotoc county is nearly organized and plan a strong campaign for La Follette Wheeler and state candidates through November.
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Farmer-Labor
George Wilson
United States Senate
Farmer- Labor
J. W. Houchin
la Follette
Oklahoma
New Party
Pontotoc County
Lr Follette
Wheeler
Prospects Bright for Grid Squad
East Central faces the 1924 Oklahoma Intercollegiate season with coach M Z Thompson declaring the squad the best in its history. He cites returning linemen and a strong backfield plus Ada high school material and interest from area stars, with sixty men expected for the opening practice.
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Tiger
East Central
Oklahoma
M. Z. Thompson
Thompson
Pigskin Stars
Stegall
Brents
Stames
Kratz
Craig
Capps
Bull Montana
Shelby
Henderson
King
Kerr
Rayburn
John
Kelly
Flemming
Cunning
Ada High School
Cox
Ada Hs
Jimmie Bell
Purcell
Troeger
Paul Kratz
County budget slashed as excise board cuts funds
Facing a valuation shortfall the county excise board reduced the fiscal year budget by about 32 430 for government operation and slashed maintenance across departments. Several offices including sheriffs clerk treasurer assessor and court services saw notable cuts while some budgets like the free fair fund remained intact and tick dipping vat funds were added.
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County Excise Board
Excise Board
Sheriff's Department
Mileago
District Court
Justice of Peace
Agriculture Department
Masonic Hospital Planned for McAlester Ground Purchased for 200000 Structure
Plans are perfected for a Scottish Rite Masonic hospital in McAlester. Officials were in town to buy a ground block on which a $200,000 hospital will be built. The deal also includes All Saints hospital, an Episcopal institution, to be consolidated with the new hospital after the takeover.
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Mcalester
Scottish Rite Masonic Hospital
All Saints Hospital
Masons
Linghgend Tells of College Needs and Road Improvements
Dr. A Linscheid president outlines two essential needs for East Central State Teachers College growth. Permanent equipment from the State Legislature and better roads led by Ada. He cites Durant Edmond and Tahlequah road projects as models and warns the college risks losing students without action.
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East Central State Teachers College
A. Linscheid
Lions Club
Ada
Linscheid
Durant
Linseneld
Joe C. Looney
Joe
Otto Strickland
Mr. Strickland
C. C. Morris Taid
London
Westminster Abbey
Oliver Cromwell
W. A. Hill
Oklahoma Schools To Open On Time With Textbooks
Oklahoma schools will open on schedule as free textbooks are distributed. Most districts expect to have enough books by September 8, with teachers able to operate on hand texts in districts lacking supplies. Rural schools in the cotton belt will receive books before resuming work in October after a cotton picking vacation.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
M. A. Nash
Nash
Cotton Belt
Six State Bankers Charged in Potawatomi County
Oklahoma City state bank department files charges against six bankers from three Potawatomi County banks. J. T. McIntosh, department attorney, announced the action. Three officers of the Security State Bank of Wanette are named in the proceedings.
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Oklahoma City
sSix
Potawatomie County
State Bank Department
J. T. McIntosh
Security State Bank of
Pontotoc County Valuation Declines in 1924
The 1924 tax roll for Pontotoc County shows a $900,000 drop in personal property value from 1923 while real estate and public utilities rise or stay steady. Total valuations reach $16,937,934 with detailed district and township figures and livestock value shifts noted.
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Pontotoc County
Ada
Allen
Francis
Loft
Stonewall
Chickasha
Forged Message Said to Push Austria Hungary Into War
Col. Seliger alleges a forged telegram misled Vienna press on the July 1914 war declaration against Serbia. He says a telephone report claimed Francis Joseph had signed, then a purported telegram cited Serbian raids and 400 deaths. The telegram’s forgery was uncovered the next day by Count Kinsky.
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Vezina
Francis Joseph
Austria- Hungary
Serbia
Col. Seliger
Vienna
Count Beretold
Austraan
Count Kinsky
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Tidwell
W. W. Walker
Jim Lillard
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Masonic Hospital
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Cardus
Lillie Bolton
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