Pioneer citizen Huddleston dies in Texas hospital
Frank Huddleston a Pioneer resident of Pontotoc county and former state legislator died of tuberculosis Monday night in a San Antonio hospital. Known for exemplary habits and strong integrity he inspired deep friendship among pioneer citizens. Relatives C W Floyd and D R Floyd have traveled to San Antonio.
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Frank Huddleston
Pontotoc
San Antonio
Texas
Ada
Huddleston
Huddlestons
C. W
D. R Floyd
Pontotoc County School Activities and Programs
School calendar notes a Christmas program at Ross High School held at the Christian church with parents invited. Departments display crafts at Crumley-Robnet store. Debating League formed with officers. high school choir and basketball team activities planned. new primary classes start after holidays. legal emphasis urges attendance for ages 8 to 18. inspections and unit credits discussed for regional standards. updates from Black Rock and Stonewall report improvements and basketball results.
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Ross High School
Christian Church
Ednah Spriggs
Crumley-Robnet Company
M. G. Sears
Edgar Dixon
Boone Barnett
Helen Balch
Edna Dixon
Roff
Supt. E. 0. Davis
Carl C. Cress
First National Bank
Supt. E. C. Davis
Fay Scott
M. Howell
Jnr
A. Floyd
Howell
Supt. Davis
Referendum Petitions and Prohibition Ratification Court Action
The text describes referendum petitions against ratification of national Prohibition and related legal actions. It mentions House Bill 509, an automobile law, and the attorney general opinion on officials receiving extra emoluments. It notes the seventh legislature session, highway commission issues, and the secretary of state’s filing decisions.
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House Bi
Opin
Industrial Commission
Frank Carter
Attorney General’s Department
Ter Taylor
Industriausie
Morris
Oklahoma lawmakers weigh special session on industrial court
Governor Robertson received a letter from State Senator J Elmer Thomas of Lawton proposing a special session to consider creating an industrial court. Robertson suggested federal style caution and noted interstate matters could clash without federal guidance. deliberations continue amid talk of statewide issues. In Altus, cotton harvest slows due to December weather with potential multi million dollar county impacts and lines form as goods, cars, and luxuries flow to buyers.
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Newa
Oklahoma City
Robertson
J. Elmer Thomas
Lawton
Oklahoma
Kansas
Allen
Thomas
Congress
State House
Altus
Okla
Pia State
Earth not destroyed despite ominous planetary alignment
AP reports astonishment as end of the world did not occur today despite astrology and witchcraft predictions. Stoffler and others warned of a universal deluge a century ago, while education officials inspected Oklahoma high schools and classified them by unit totals.
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Associated Press
New York
Neptune
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
Mercury
Earth
Stoffler
A New Star in Ada as A P Brown Expands Merchandising
A. P. Brown enters Ada with a growing mercantile network. From Madill nine years ago with $400, he now runs stores in Madill Weleetka Mil Creek Henryetta Bokchito and Ada. His cash buying secures low prices and favorable wholesale access, signaling progressive merchandising and widespread growth.
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A. P. Brown
Ada
Mr. Brown
Madill
Weleetka
Attitude Toward Mexico Remains Unchanged After Jenkins Case
Mexico replies that the Jenkins case will not disturb the good American Mexican relations. After Jenkins bonds released without the consular agent's knowledge, officials say the U S government maintains its neutral position. In Ann Arbor, Prof Albert Porta is not reported to have made the flat earth claim despite rumors and university circles note his amateur status and Turin origin.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Jenkins
Ameri
Ann Arbor
Mich
Albert Porta
Informatio
Porta
Los Angeles
Provence
University of Turin
Taly
State to Limit Coal Control in Oklahoma Soon
Oklahoma officials say state supervision and distribution of coal will end in three to four days as coal supplies go to the areas most in need. Production is planned to resume soon. Martial law may be lifted after a conference with large wholesale dealers to coordinate mine output.
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Oklahoma City
Jooee Whitehurnt
Whitehurst
Whitehun
Robertson
Dorset Carter
Te Oklahoma Coal
Oklaoma City
Judge McKeown Ill in Washington Signals Soon Return Home
A. W. Parker reports receiving a letter from Judge McKeown stating he is ill in Washington but is doing fine and will be able to go home very soon.
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A. W. Parker
Judge McKeown
Washington
Decision renders government powerless to ban imports
London December 17 Justice Sir John Sankey of the King’s Bench Division declared the government without power to prohibit the importation of government related goods. The ruling narrows executive authority in trade controls.
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Associated Press
London
John Sankey
Kings Bench
Byng Power Plant Damaged by Fire
A fire at the Oklahoma Power and Transmission plant in Byng halted operations until 1 PM. It started in boiler number one and spread rapidly. The plant’s fire protection system controlled the blaze. Chief Engineer J. W. Mullen credited Byng residents for help with water buckets. Damages estimated at $1,000 to $1,500.
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Oklahoma 1
J. W. Mullen
Byng
Sandy Creek
Germans Seek Payment for Sunken Ship
A German delegation arrived in Paris this morning to press for compensation over German warships sunk at Scapa Flow. The talks aim to secure reparations or settlement terms from France in the wake of wartime losses.
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Paris
Pete Bok Eee
Massacre report by Persians denied
The war office today denied an official Bolshevik circulated report that Persians massacred the British garrison of 1300 at Meshed Persia. The notice said the claim was relayed to the office by the Meshed commander three days after his supposed death.
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Associated Press
Meshed
War Office
Miss Wilma Dead and Bonds Dies in Holdenville
Holdenville teacher and former E. C. S. N. student Miss Wilma Dead and Bonds died December 18 at her Holdenville home. Funeral was held yesterday afternoon at her home. Ada residents and friends extend sympathy to her relatives.
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Wilma
Wilma Bonds
Holdenville
Ada
Big Horseshoe Ranch Sale Planned Friday and Saturday
The Horseshoe Ranch in the southern county region announces a big two day sale Friday and Saturday as it prepares to abandon the enterprise. Ownership will pass to Pp A Norris on January 1 and the ranching landmark may leave the state. Judge George W Armstrong departs after shaping local livestock industry and community wealth. The auctioneer Col J W Davis will oversee the sale of real estate equipment and livestock in what promises to be the county’s largest farm auction.
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Horseshoe Ranch
Pp. A. Norris
Oklahoma
George W. Armstrong
McC
Nature
J. W.W. Davis
Southwest
McCammon
Mrs Snead Dies After Sudden Illness in City
Telegram reports the death of Mrs Kate Snead of this city at eleven o clock. All children were at her bedside. Orville and wife had been in Rockwall for several days.
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Mayme Walker
Grace Nix
Eva Burrows
Abbie Williams
Mattie Elkins
Newita Harrison
Izola Loman
Mabel Nix
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Ethel Cottingham
Arthur Harrison
Cleburn Turner
Ibra Turner
Earl Harrison
Tandy Walker
Ewe Branstetter
Clarence Painter
Dale Perry
Frank van Eaton
Centrahoma
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C. M. Howell
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Frisco
Center New Bethel
Colbert
State Department of Education
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Moscow
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