Hearst Submits Archbold Letters to Senate Panel
William R Hearst testified before the senate campaign funds committee providing photographic copies of Archbold letters linking John D Archbold of Standard Oil to political and campaign activity He said he had other letters and did not know the originals source Eddy of London supplied the copies and he did not know who procured the letters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William R. Hearst
Archbold
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
New York
Hearst
John Kennedy
Oliver
Penrose
Industrial Commission
Clapp
Woraker
John Eddy
London
Eddy
Public School Notes Highlight Enrollment Growth and Holiday Schedule
The city public schools exceed 1100 pupils with projections past 1400 by year end. Schools close Friday for Christmas and reopen January 2. High school plans a post Christmas performance of David Garrick after a prior successful show Mr Bob.
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Washington
David Garrick
Bob
Pontotoc Farmers Elect Delegate at County Meeting
Pontotoc County Farmers Institute held at the courthouse to elect a delegate to the state meeting in Stillwater on January 15 for the new state board of agriculture. G. W. Black elected president C. L. Turner secretary Clint Palmer chosen delegate A. J. Brown alternate About thirty farmers attended. meeting adjourned subject to the president’s call.
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Campbell Russell
Farmers Institute of
Pontotoc County
Court House
Stillwater
State Board of Agriculture
George Thomason
G. W. Black
C. L. Turner
Clint Palmer
Institute For
A. J. Brown
Notorious Hickey to Face Buffalo Supreme Court
Buffalo on December 14 reports the case of J Frank Hickey the self confessed murderer of seven year old Joseph Josephs of Lackawanna N Y who will be tried in the Supreme Court in Buffalo on Monday Hickey a middle aged pharmacist and chemist confessed to strangling Josephs after a string of earlier failed attempts and the body was found in a Lackawanna cesspool after he sent a postcard confession to police The case draws wide attention for its dual personality angle and alleged insanity many readers believe Hickey will be committed to Dannemora asylum for life.
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Buffalo
N. Y
J. Frank Hickey
Joseph Josephs
Lackawanna
Supreme Court
Robe Louis Stevenson
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Hickey
Little Joseph Josephs
Michael R. Kruck
New York City
Central Park
Boston
Garoon
Whiting
N. J
Josephs
Michael R. Kriek
Dandemora Asylum
Christmas Neckwear Tale From a Haberdasher Shop
A playful piece shows a Sweet Young Thing shopping for men's ties, selecting with flair while Mr. Merchant suggests options. The narrative ends with a caution to let the merchant guide tie choices, noting masculine fashion needs.
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Mr. Merchant
Dad
Buddie
Ada plans Christmas dinners for the poor
Rev. S. B. Damron asks any needy in Ada to notify him at once for Christmas dinners. The town expects the big hearted residents to ensure everyone enjoys the holiday meal. A. D. Coon the jeweler is going out of business with daily auctions and stock to the highest bidders. Read today’s page ad for full particulars.
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S. B. Damron
Ada
A. D. Coon
Maintaining Soil Fertility Through Livestock Basis
The text argues rotation of crops alone fails to sustain soil fertility and that manure from livestock is essential. Historical evidence shows nations rely on a livestock foundation. Georgia spends about twenty million dollars yearly on commercial fertilizer due to lack of stock farming. It questions whether to learn from Georgia’s loss or repeat it, noting climate influences on fertilizer effectiveness.
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Oklahoma
P. A. Norris
Ada
Okla
Georgia
Corn Contest Winners Named by Oklahoma Newspaper
The Oklahoman lists Curtis Floyd and Herbert Pritchett as Pontotoc county premium winners for yellow and white corn. Fair officials say J. H. Trimm won the premium, and the News has yet to confirm. Floyd collected a $5 cash premium and thanks supporters.
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The
Oklahoman
Curtis Floyd
Herbert Pritchett
Pontotoc County
A. J. Kennedy
J. H. Trimm
New England Senate Contest Breathes Uncertain in Four States
Four New England states Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts and Rhode Island face elections to select U S senators in coming weeks The balance of power in Maine rests with Progressives who may tilt the vote beyond the Republican Burleigh seat The New Hampshire contest also hinges on Progressive influence while Republicans Quinby Pillsbury and Hollis Carr contend with Democrats as party lines blur in the legislature
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Lesson
Mass
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
United States
Edwin C. Burleigh
House
United States Senate
Obadiah Gardner
Burleigh
Taft
Roosevelt
Senate
Granite State
Burnham
Henry B. Quinby
R. W. Pillsbury
The
Manchester Union
Henry F. Hollis
Clarence E. Carr
Robert P. Bass
Hall Hill-Moller Community Notes on Farming and Local Activity
The Mollery area reports active stockmen preparing for winter and a flourishing Christmas trade. Notables include J A Hall and J O Hamilton expanding land holdings to about 3 000 acres, with 2 1/2 room modern farm buildings under construction. School opens December 2 with Miss Glennie Griffith as teacher. several residents travel to Allen and Oklahoma City for business and land deals.
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J. E. Hall
Allen
J. O. Hamilton
Calvin
Coalgate
Hamilton
C. Sims
H. M. Chappell
Glennie Griffith
Merchants of
Moller
R. E. Smith
Mollery
Oklahoma City
J. B. Hall
Cess
Oklahoma Manufacturers Meet in City Endorses Compensation Plan
A large Oklahoma City gathering of the Oklahoma Manufacturers Association included representatives from labor departments and the state federation of labor. They discussed a proposed workers compensation act funded by a percentage from employers and a smaller assessment from workers, with broad agreement and plans for future legislation.
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A. L. Beck
Oklahoma Manufacturers’ Association
Oklahoma City
Becke
Departments of Labor
State Federation of Labor
The
Corporation
Normal Wins Tishomingo Game In Close Victory
The Normal basketball team returned from Tishomingo with a 10 to 10 score in their favor after a hard fight from the Tishomingo girls. The win boosts the Normal’s prospects of capturing the state championship this season.
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Tawem
Tishomingo
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Sermate Committee
Preobe—Hearst
Public
Pontotoc CO. Farmers Elect Delegate
Poteau, Okla
Nunellee
J. E. McClure
R. T. Kerr
Shawnee
Miss Ice Dodds
Maysville
Merchants & Planters State Bank
Ada, Oklahoma
Halls Hill—Moller
Pr. P. Lieuallen
Eufaula
Monroe Harrell
Hotn
W. H. Rogers
Figs Marshal
Ark
Beck
A For Progress
Normal
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