Tornado Death Toll Rises Across Several Parishes
A sweeping tornado across Morsehouse and Union Parishes near Monroe Mississippi claims at least three white and six Black victims with numerous injuries. In Marks Mississippi Will V Turner and four Black workers killed as storms wreck plantations. Clarksdale suffers eight injuries and a major store collapse. Gloom spreads to Grainwood and surrounding farms with multiple deaths and extensive damage.
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Monroe
Morsehouse
Union
Spencer
Lud Lock
Marks
Miss
Will V Turner
Memphis
Crittenden County
Ark
Mississippi River
Clarksdale
Payne Harrison
Banks & Danner
B. B. Booker
Morsehouse Parish
Here
Mississippi
Grainwood
Dawson and Sutton
When You Are Constipated By Chamberlains Tablets
An advice note recommends taking two Chamberlains Tablets after supper to gently move the bowels and relieve dullness from constipation, promoting a healthier liver action with no unpleasant effects.
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Chamberlain
Railroads to volunteer in rate slashes
Omaha Dec 24 The railroads will put into effect Jan 1 a 10 percent voluntary freight rate cut on cotton butter poultry and other commodities as well as reductions ordered by the ICC for grain hay and grain products. The 10 percent cut will be worldwide for six months ending June 30 1922 and will apply to livestock rates as well with one day notice for tariff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Interstate Commerce Commission For
Western Territory
F. W. Robinson
Union Pacific
Robinson
United States
Prisoner Chapman Re-captured After Escape From Jail
Walter Slim Chapman, once at large after sawing through a jail bar with a hacksaw, was recaptured by city police after several months liberty and re jailed. He had escaped last spring on a minor charge and eluded officers until Friday, then returned to town and was taken into custody. Chapman is a familiar name to police, with multiple prior arrests.
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Walter
Chapman
American exports to Europe fall in November totals
Washington reports American exports to Europe declined by 242 million dollars in November from prior months while imports from Europe rose by about 3.5 million dollars. The Commerce Department issued the foreign trades summary today.
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Washinton
Tourope
Departement of Commerce
Europe
Japanese Population in California About 87000
The figure indicates roughly eighty seven thousand Japanese residents in California. It reflects population estimates and demographic presence amid historical migration patterns and regional settlement.
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California
War Offenders Given Liberty
Washington Dec 24 Telegrams were sent by Attorney General Daugherty advising wardens of federal penitentiaries of Christmas clemency for 24 war time offenders including Eugene V Debs. Harding discussed final clemency actions at a White House after dinner with Daugherty, reviewing the Justice Department digest on 197 violators and considering each case separately.
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Ashington
Daugherty
Harding
Eugene V Debs
White House
Department of Justice
Ada Klan Warns Imitators In Noted Letter From Ada Klan No. 27
A warning letter from Ada Klan No. 27 to Stonewall residents denounces impersonators of the Ku Klux Klan who allegedly terrorized a defenseless woman. The notice, sent to Stonewall News, vows that Pontotoc county’s good citizens will not tolerate such acts and asks publication for public warning.
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Ku Klux Klan
Ada Klan No
Stonewall
Stonewall News
Knights of the
Knights of the Invisible Empire
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
First oil well drilled in Atoka county area spuds in
Thad W Ward and associates of Quincy Illinois spudded in their well No 1 on the Butler Wylie Rainey farm in the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 8 township 2 south range 11 east Atoka county. They hold 2000 acres of oil and gas leases covering most of the segregated coal land in Atoka county adjacent to the Lehigh Midway coal mines. This is the first well drilled in this part of Atoka county and will attract much attention from the oil fraternity.
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Thad W. Ward
Quincy, IL
Township
Atoka County
Lehigh-Midway
French Insist on Submarines Ends Hope for Accord
Washington December 28 delegates at the arms conference naval committee abandoned hope for a submarine tonnage limit after France demanded a minimum of 90 000 tons. The American compromise was rejected by France, closing the door to agreement. The delegation then proposed a new rule to cap submarines and auxiliary craft at ten thousand tons.
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Washington
Arms Conference Naval Committee
France
France insists on submarines to defend coast and empire
Washington dispatch reports France will present in today’s naval committee meeting its latest position on submarine tonnage. French delegates dismiss any talk of reducing their fleet, arguing that 31,000 tons remains necessary. In Paris, senators push back against Washington limits, defending submarines as essential for national defense while seeking military use restrictions.
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Washington
France
Artis
Delegacion
Council of Ministers
Admiral de Bon
Paris
Senate
Henry Berenger
de Kerguezee
Changes for Viaduct Over Katy Tracks to be Made
T G Blanks division engineer for the Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad visited Ada to discuss changes to Twelfth street viaduct. Plans call lowering the center, raising approaches to seven percent grade, railing sidewalks, painting and improving the structure with neighbor cooperation. C of C secretary C N Walker and Banks prepared the proposal. Walker will continue work and report to company officials.
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T. G. Blanks
Oklahoma City
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Ada
Twelfth Street
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Banks
C. N. Walker
C. of C
Walker
Katy
Per Capita Payment to Choctaws to Be $50
Muskoge e Oklahoma December 28. Estimates in reliable quarters indicate per capita payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws due July 1 will be about $50. Last year the Choctaws received 50 and the Chickasaws 30. Proceeds from tribal property sales minus expenses are to be distributed. Most tribal property has been sold except coal deposits. The department cites financial stringency and low coal prices for not offering deposits this year. Some Choctaw Chickasaw money remains in the treasury and will be augmented by deferred payments already sold.
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Muskogee
United States
Department
Canadian United States boundary has no forts now
Buffalo December 27 The withdrawal of a tiny Canadian U S boundary force leaves Navy Island in the Niagara River unguarded and marks the end of a summer autumn occupation by a two corporal soldier unit and one private The island once leased for vineyard and orchard was militarized by Canada when the treaty line fixed the frontier and winter evacuation followed to spare the modest force from cold duty
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Buffalo
United States
Canada
Navy Island
Niagra River
Falls
Niagra
Great Lakes Chain
Buffalo Corporation
Slow-start poultry raising tips from Farmers' Bulletin notes
Practical advice for starting poultry ventures urges learning by experience and proper care. It highlights vigorous parent stock, proper feeding, and incubation conditions in cellars, plus cautions on cholera prevention with bichloride of mercury and roup prevention via reduced crowding and potassium permanganate.
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Farmers
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Ife Knew His Sums Comic Classroom Exchange
A humorous exchange shows Johnny mixing numbers in a classroom. The teacher asks six plus four and Johnny offers a chain of wrong answers before settling with five plus five equals ten. The moment ends with lighthearted frustration and a classroom joke.
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Ife
City Water System Ready for Weather Trials
Water Commissioner Smith reports the city water system is prepared for cold weather. For the first time under his watch the large south stanpipe runs on a single pump with 69 pounds reflected at the meter. The department can handle all water trouble, with breaks only requiring his services. Little trouble is anticipated from the cold spell.
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Smith
City Water Department
Irish Sentiment Is Strong for Signing Peace Treaty Terms
Irish opinion shows strong support for the peace treaty. Dispatches from London report about 90 percent of people in Southern Ireland favor ratification, aligning with expectations that Dail Eireann will approve the pact when it reconvenes in January.
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London
Ireland
Dail Eireann
Dail
Former Governor Bickett Dies After Stroke
RALEIGH NC November 28 Former Governor Thomas Bickett died this morning after suffering a stroke of paralysis at his home yesterday and not regaining consciousness. The ex governor had held office in the early 20th century and was a prominent state figure.
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Raleigh
N. C
Thomas Bickett
Receivership Sought for Ku Klux Klan Assets in Atlanta
In Atlanta on December 28 a petition by 170 self described bona fide Klan members asks Fulton superior court for receivership of property funds documents and records. Judge Pendleton ordered a temporary injunction restraining disposals and any salary payments. Co defendants include Edward Young Clark Imperial Kleagle and Elizabeth Tyler head of women’s department with ban on expulsions of plaintiffs.
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Atlanta
Ku Klux Klan
Fulton Superior Court
Klan
Harry B. Terrell
Lloyd B. Hooper
F. W. Atkins
A. K. Padon, Jr
Grand
John D. Pendleton
Ita
Edward Young Clarx
Imperial Kleagle
Elizabeth Tyler
Wennt’s Department
Ccorporation
Ada Poised as Major Teachers College Center After War
Interest in education surges postwar as East Central College region notes near doubled winter enrollment at Fast Central and rising summer attendance. Ada promotes itself as the largest teachers college town with low board and room rates, healthy climate, strong church life, active Chamber of Commerce and Lion's Club support, and promises a premier summer program with renowned educators from Columbia and other universities.
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Fast Central
East Central
Ada
Lion’s Club
Chamber of Commerce
Elwood P. Cubberley
Columbia
Thomas W. Briggs
David Snedden
Kendrie C. Babcock
University of Tinois
Harry Clark
Nashville
Thomas W. Butcher
Emporia
John R. Kirk
Kirksville
R. H. Wilson
Derrick worker dies after 90 foot fall at Fox field
Ardmore December 27 Henry Chrisholm a derrick man fell 90 feet yesterday from the top of a rig in the Fox field 35 miles northwest of Ardmore. He died at midnight after remaining conscious for several hours following the fall.
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Ardmore
Henry Chrisholm
Fox Field
Here
Chisholm
Legion Post denounces Debs clemency in telegram
Excelsior Springs Missouri December 28. Clyde Gustine Post of the American Legion condemns President Harding for commuting Eugene V Debs sentence. Resolution says Debs injured American ideals and disobeyed the selective service law while boasting at trial. Signed by Commander John Sickle.
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Excelsior Springs
Eugene V. Debs
Clyde Gustine
American Legion
Harding
Clyde Gustine Post
John Sickle
Cotton Worst Since 1900 Says Official Report
Washington December 28 The Department of Agriculture released a report placing world commercial cotton production for 1921 22 at 15 593 000 bales the smallest since 1900 US and Egypt faced crop disasters reducing yields by 5 667 000 bales from 1920 Russia nearly ceased cotton farming as war disrupted markets US prices fell below production costs due to mill shutdowns and reduced demand farmers cut acreage and boll weevil damage plus poor weather hurt yields Egypt also affected by adverse conditions
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Egypt
China
South America
Mexico
Russia
Turkey
Europe
Doctors Split On Whisky And Wine As Medical Aids
Chicago dispatch reports 63,63 doctors across Indiana and Illinois answered a Journal of the American Medical Association liquor questionnaire. A near even split found whisky not a necessary therapeutic agent, beer and wine viewed variably, and many physicians noting incidents where prohibition laws caused unnecessary suffering or death.
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Chicago
Indiana
Illinois
Journal of the American Medical Association
Sharp S visiting Ada to see his children
W. E. Sharp, longtime cement company employee, is in Ada visiting his children. He has spent the past two years working at Rock Island shops in Enid.
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W. E. Sharp
Cement Company
Ada
Rock Island
Enid
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