German officer in U S pay scheme linked to count
Theodore Schudde a German officer in disguise faced a warrant for obtaining 1680 back pay by false pretenses after being discharged at Fort Sheridan. The case ties Lieut Arthur M Kincaid to a German count and a duel killing in Germany. Kincaid says he earned Croix de Guerre and may have traced his father before returning to America.
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Chicago
Theodore Schudde
America
San Francisco
United States
Mason
Sechudide
Fort Sheridan Hospital
Schudde
Arthur M. Kincaid
Kincaid
the Tribune Today
Paris
France
Berlin
Germany
Belgium
Legion to Help Medal Campaign
Washington reports that the American Legion will assist Victory Medal distribution with a War Department map sent to 9 600 posts worldwide. Veterans may apply at posts or recruiting stations with medals delivered to the veteran or post for Armistice Day ceremonies. The Legion treats members and non members equally in medal distribution.
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By News Special Service
Washington
War Department
American Legion
P. C. Harris
United States
Insular
Adjutant General
Franklin D’olier
Legion
Bryan Not to Actively Help Governor Cox
Oklahoma City Aug 23 William Jennings Bryan said he will not actively support Governor Cox's presidential bid unless both major candidates clarify their positions on prohibition. He spoke after touring Oklahoma towns and said women voters will decide based on candidates' merits, not party. He noted four amendments he approved including direct senatorial election and income tax. He predicted a sharp campaign with Wall Street backing Harding and Democratic hopes tied to clear league of nations stance.
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Oklahoma City
William Jennings Bryan
Cox
Purcell
Joseph A. Phelan
United States Shipping Board
Bryan
Pauls Valley
Oklahoma
Ashville
N. C
Miami
Fla
Lincoln
Neb
Tennessee
Taft
League
San Francisco
League of Nations
Wilson
Congress
Republican Senate
Harding
Wall Street
Damages Sought Against Roddie in Ada Killing Case
Mrs. Roby Barton files a $50 000 federal suit in Muskogee against ex state senator Ruben M Roddie for the death of her husband Percy O Barton of Ada The plaintiff appeals to wrongful death damages citing a strong healthy man killed by Roddie who pleaded self defense Roddie denies notice of the action and has no comment The suit names Barton’s baby daughter as plaintiff in interest.
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Pontotoc County
Ruben M. Roddie
Percy O. Barton
Ada
Roby R. Barton
Kansas City, Mo
U. S. District Court
Roddie
Barton
Oklahoma
Mexican Medicine Company Organized To Handle Remedy
Marvin Brown and Shelby Bruce organized the Mexican Medicine Company to manufacture and sell Mexican Catarrh Jelly a remedy owned by Bud Ellison. The firm plans a wide ad campaign, immediate production, and a factory next spring, with Ada News handling the product during startup.
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Marvin Brown
Shelby Bruce
Mexican Medicine Company
Bud Ellison
Ada News
Ellison
Suffrage Not Felt in Kansas Says Mrs Monroe
Mrs Lila Day Monroe mother of the Kansas suffrage bill notes the full national women’s enfranchisement will unfold gradually. She urges unification of laws including citizenship tied to women, hopes for a better marriage law, an educational budget, and a secretary of education in the White House.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Lila Day Monroe
Kansas
Tennessee
Monroe
Oil boom advances in Pontotoc County leases expand
The oil situation in Pontotoc County improves daily with nearly all lands leased and drilling active across many sections. Local landowners report growing activity and investors show rising interest as wells go into production.
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Pontotoc County
Farm Exhibit Seeks County Products for Fair Display
The News announces a farm exhibit this week inviting all farmers and truck growers to submit products adapted for display. Entries must arrive by Saturday afternoon and will be labeled with owner names. Selected items may go to the County Fair and potentially to the State Fair in Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City
Kansas Secretaries Meet to Streamline Defense Groups
Kansas City hosts a September 13 and 14 gathering of state councils of defense to consolidate more than five thousand organizations shaping anti red propaganda efforts. J J Metcalf and J C Mohler issued the call, with Newton D Baker invited to attend as former wartime defense leader and possible attendee.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
State Councils of Defense
J. J. Metcalf
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Council of Defense
J. C. Mohler
Kansas Council
Newton D. Baker
National Council of Defense
Harvey Seeks Harding Backing on League Issue in Marion
Col George Harvey of New York and advisors continued talks with Senator Harding here as he prepares a speech on the League of Nations. Frank Knox of Manchester New Hampshire said New England states will back Harding, noting ongoing cooperation with Wood supporters since the Chicago convention.
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Associated Press
Marion
Ohio
George Harvey
New York
Senator Harding
Harding
League of Nations
Frank Knox
Manchester
N. H
Gen
Leonard Wood
Chicago
New England
Knox
Wood
Hind Bodies of Ten Mine Victims Retrieved Near Wilburton
Wilburton Oklahoma August 23 The body of the last of ten men killed in the Degan McConnell mine No 19 explosion was removed late yesterday. The blast likely started when main shaft 4 E fans stopped. Rescue crews searched through Saturday night and Sunday hoping to reach the entombed men. Mrs W E Hunter left for San Antonio Texas after visiting her sister Mrs E L Spencer.
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Wilburton
Okla
Degan-McConnell
Degan
Here
Voluneer
W. E. Hunter
San Antonio
Texas
E. L. Spencer
For Sale Poland China Pigs Offered by O A Holloway
For sale 19 registered Poland China pigs offered by O A Holloway of Fitzhugh Oklahoma. Contact via phone T 51. Listing date August 19.
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Byron Norrell
Ada
Poland- China
O. A. Holloway
Fitzhugh
Okla
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