United States Third in War Contributing Millions to Forces
London dispatch from January 29 reports British statistics placing the United States as the third largest contributor to Allied fighting forces in World War I with about 2,000,000 men. Armistice Day ration strengths in France: American 1,924,000. British 1,791,678. Combatant strengths: American 1,160,000. British 1,164,790. Totals for British Empire troops reach 8,654,467 with extensive casualty figures and notes on prisoners and colonial contributions. Major General Peyton C. March cites America as second largest Allied army on the Western Front by ration strength at armistice.
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Associated Press
London
United States
France
Great Britain
Hia
England
America
Italy
Vittorio Veneto
Palestine
Mesopotamia
British Empire
British Isles
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
India
Empire
Peyton
Portugese
Murch
Socialists Gain Strong Presence in Italian Chamber
In Rome on January 30, Socialist organs report 156 deputies out of 508 in the new Italian Chamber of Deputies, with 37 new members calling themselves Socialists. The Catholic party has 101 members, while three literary figures and several workers and peasants join the chamber. many deputies oppose the Socialists in confidence votes.
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Rome
Hight Pessante
Sem Benelli
D'Annunzio
Italy
New York
Jost
Alfredo Baccelli
Steillant
This Professor Sees Another World War Within Next Ten Years
Professor Albert Bart of Harvard urged speedy preparations for a new world war likely in Europe within five to ten years. He warned the United States must build an army of trained officers and men and cautioned that belligerent powers could differ from the last war. He suggested Germany, Japan, and Russia as likely allies, questioning Italy's possible alignment with France and England.
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Boston
Mass
Albert Bart
Harvard University
United States
Europe
Harvard Club
Professor Hart
Germany
Japan
Russia
Italy
France
England
Uncle Sam
the Hun
Women Leaders Hail Oklahoma Democratic Convention Success
Prominent Oklahoma figures praise the first Women’s Democratic convention. Senator Owen and Scott Ferris call it orderly and inspiring for the party statewide. Governor Robertson and others note its value, harmony, and potential to energize politics. A column on costs of illness and a nod to Chamberlain’s remedy follow.
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Oklahoma
Roberto L. Owen
Scott Ferris
Robertson
Sol
A. N. Seecraft
J. A. Whitehurst
Aggie Board
Ben F. Lafayette
Democratic State Central Committee
Ben Ff, Davis
Oklahome Collection Board
Dog Teams of the North Ready for the Big Derby
Dog teams from across the northland prepare for the third annual 100 mile Hudson's Bay Dog Derby between The Pas and Sturgeon Landing on March 17. About fifty teams expected. purses total $1,000 and a three-foot silver and gold cup donated by Frank Burns. Musers include Alaska and Canadian entrants. Greyhounds and other breeds boost a diverse field.
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Pas
Manitoba
Northland
Hudson’s Bay
Sturgeon Landing
Frank Burns
Toronto
Nome
Alaska
Walter Gayne
B. Bjorkman
Winnipeg
Dr. Brooks
Brandon
Man
Oklahoma Democratic Women Resolutions Embrace Suffrage and Wilson Era
The Oklahoma Democratic Women state convention in Oklahoma City on January 27 approves woman suffrage as a duty and pledges to use the vote wisely. They honor Mayor, organizers, and leaders, endorse Mrs McDougal for delegate at large, back Robert L. Owen for president, and affirm Wilson era policies, the League of Nations, and the Susan B Anthony amendment.
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Women Democrats
State of
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Democratic Women’ of
Democratic Party
Capitol City
Ben F. Lafayette
McDougal
San Francisco
Federal Reserve Banking
Robert L. Owen
United States of America
America
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Marne
Washington
Jefferson
Andrew
Jackson
Lincoln
League of Peace
League of Nationa
Senate
Congress
Oklahoma Democratic Women Call for State Session on Suffrage
A stringent call from Oklahoma Democratic women urges Governor Robertson to convene a special legislative session to ratify the suffrage amendment. The resolutions note federal momentum, support from the Oklahoma delegation, and pledge to transmit the document with endorsements from numerous county chairmen and leaders across the state.
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Oklahoma
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
J. B. A. Robertson
Robertson
Marvin Brown
Pontotoc Co
B. W. Baldwin
Okmulgee
James E. Gresham
Pittsburg
Shipley
Ottawa
E. Forrest Hayden
Tulsa
R. J.ray
Comanche County
T. L. Lillard
Osage
Indian Millionaire Has Plan to Light the Path to Happy Land
Indian Creek millionaire Jackson Barnett, age 70, with holdings valued over 3 million dollars, says good deeds in the flesh light the way to the spirit land. Government officials, led by Indian Commissioner Cato Sells, met him in Oklahoma to discuss his charitable gifts and any future plans.
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Okmulgee
Okla
Jackson Barnett
Cato Sells
Barnett
Sells
Oll Lands
Washington
Four Bodies Identified After Jekyll Island Wreck
Four of five bodies recovered near Savannah identified as crew members of an ocean going tug believed to be Fortune. The vessel carried 14 to 20 men and wreckage washed up on Jekyll Island.
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Savannah
Jekyll Island
Here
Ihe
Land Leasing Bill Reaches Agreement in Congress
Washington January 31 House and senate conferees on the oil land leasing bill reached a virtual agreement breaking a deadlock over the remediata provisions of the oil section. The accord follows exchanges over amendments and aims to resolve differences between the two chambers.
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Associated Frees
Washington
House
Senate
Farm land and houses for sale around Ada and area
Multiple farm tracts listed with locations near Ada, Rotf, Vaness, and Center. Properties include 6 to 400 acres, various houses, barns, creeks, water and alfalfa, with prices from 25 to 85 per acre and terms, plus note of moved office location north Broadway near Guaranty State Bank.
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Ada
Springbrook Bottom
Rotf
Vaness
Ade
Normal School
15Th Street
High
Methodiat Church
Center School House
Pontotoc County
Walter Floyd
Will Weaver
John Paine
Steedman
North Broadway
West Side Street
Guaranty State Bank
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Geo. Bass
Happy Land
Oklahoma State Bank
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H. P. Reich
Joe Stafford
LA Caskiar
Idiom
Anslatant Canhter
Main and Townsend, Ada, Okla
Fred F. Brydia
Ada, Okla
A. L. Bowles
First National Bank
Col
J. W. Davis Cries
Ence
Ada Marble and Granite Works
Granville Montgomery
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