Burglar Pair Arrested in Darktown With Stolen Goods
Deputies Chandler and Gayne arrested Zeke Scott and Tom Morris in Darktown after a clue led to the burglary of Moser Department Store last Sunday. A house search yielded most of the stolen items. both suspects, said to be wanted in Muskogee County for highway robbery, are jailed. The barbershop theft remains unsolved with no recovered articles.
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Moser
Darktown
Chandler
Gayne
Zeke Scott
Tom Morris
Scott
Morris
Muskogee County
Lowery
British Press Fumes At American Prohibition Aid
London reports reveal British anger over a planned US backed prohibition propaganda fund of ten million dollars aimed at persuading the world, especially Britain. Editors at The Saturday Review Liverpool Post and The Globe urge Washington to halt meddling while noting temperance paths may diverge.
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London
United States
Great Britain
Atlantic
Saturday Review
Wales
Washington Cabinet
Liverpool Post
America
The
Globe
Wilson Forces Lansing Resignation Over Cabinet Meetings
At Washington February 14 President Wilson accepted the resignation of Secretary of State Lansing amid a long running dispute over policy and war aims. The clash centered on treatment of the League of Nations covenant and the separate instruments for peace.
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Washington
Wilson
Oeen
Lansing
State Department
United States
Mr. Lansing
Paris
League of Nations
Henry White
B. M. White
United State
William C. Bullitt
Bullitt
Congress Faces Battle Over Soldier Compensation Demand
Washington reports rising pressure from veterans and the American Legion as about 80 compensation bills circulate in the House. Republican leaders vow no action this session, while veterans accuse Congress of breaking faith and vow to push for a $50 bond per month of service to aid living costs.
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Washington
Congress
American Legion
Minneapolis
Legion
House
Nurses Not Available As Red Cross Reports Shortage
Red Cross headquarters in Ada reports an insufficient nurse supply amid influenza demand. Efforts statewide fail to find trained helpers. many Ada residents offer services but demand higher pay keeps them unused. Red Cross has influenza masks ready for anyone exposed to patients and can supply them at headquarters by Guaranty State Bank.
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Red Cross
Ada
Guaranty State Bank
Pershing Compared With Lincoln and Washington
An article compares General John J. Pershing to Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, noting similar humble origins and early training. It cites Pershing’s boyhood rail making, railroad work, and farm chores to fund education and his path from modest beginnings to leadership.
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Pershing
Washington
Grant
America
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Jack’ Pershing
Illinois
Jack Pershing
James Pershing
Chicago
Lumber Firms Charged With Sherman Act Conspiracy
Federal court charges two lumber companies with conspiracy to restrain trade via an open competition plan. Defendants accused of joining the scheme to limit competition in violation of the Sherman Act.
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Defendat
Ballard's Snow Liniment for Minor Burns and Injuries
A household bottle of Ballard's Snow Liniment is recommended for scalds burns and severe cuts that heal slowly when neglected. Sold by Bart Smith. adv Be aE
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Ballard
Bart Smith
Ada Commissioners Announce Lower Bids for Water Sewage Upgrades
City officials reported about 10 000 under estimates on several water and sewer projects after bids opened. J E Nelson & Sons led multiple sections with bids from Chicago, Tulsa and Guthrie contractors, while Ada firms Bennett Bros and Coach Transfer contributed local bids.
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Ada
J. E. Nelson & Sons
Chicago
Bennett Bros
T. C. Brooks
Mich
Coach Transfer Co
Tibbits & Pleasant
Tulsa
Guthrie Construction Company
Guthrie
Officers Raid Wine Cellar and Seize Liquor
Deputy Sheriff Chandler and Walter Gayne executed a search warrant at F. M. Snider’s home near the York community and seized about fifteen gallons of grape wine. Snider faces an unlawful possession charge in Justice Brown’s court in Ada.
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Chandler
Walter Gayne
F. M. Snider
Snider
Johnston County
York
Ada
Parker says Wilson proposal won't end rail strike
Allen B. Parker, head of the railroad unions, says President Wilson's proposal to union reps yesterday contains nothing to justify withdrawing the strike order. The remarks were made in Detroit on February 14.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Wilson
Allen B.parker
Simpson’s Store Renamed From Surprise in Oklahoma
Announcement records that the mercantile firm formerly known as the Surprise Store is now Simpson’s. Owned entirely by R. W. Simpson, the business was built around his personality and aims to avoid confusion with other similarly named stores. Established in 1903 as a small racket shop, it has grown to retail and wholesale, earning a strong regional reputation.
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Simpson’s
R. W. Simpson
Simpson
Oklahoma
United States
M. Tirapse
Mr. Simpson
Cornell Head Resigns the Associated Press
Dr Jacob G Schurman president of Cornell University for nearly 28 years tendered his resignation to the university general committee. He asked the resignation take effect on June 23, 1920.
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Cornell
Associated Press
Ithica
N. Y
Jacob G. Schurman
Cornell University
Lilly May Reed Marries Rev. Laurence A. Smith in Norfolk
Mrs. George Harrison of Ada reports the marriage of Lilly May Reed to Rev. Laurence A. Smith in Norfolk Virginia on the seventh of this month. Reed, an Ada native and longtime friend of Ada residents, is remembered for her estimable traits and now joins an esteemed husband.
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George Harrison
Lilly May Reed
Laurence A. Smith
Norfolk
Miss Reed
Ada
Harrison
Prisoners Escape County Jail in Tulsa via Sawed Bars
Seven teenage inmates escaped the county jail in Tulsa by sawing through seven steel cages including the death cell. A track of the escapees was found, with authorities probing their whereabouts.
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Tulsa
Aail
Paola
Millionaire Barnett Did Not Donate 1.5 Million Says Officials
In Muskogee on February 14 officials at the Five Civilized Tribes agency rejected reports that Jackson Barnett had given away 1.5 million dollars to charity with Cato Sells approval. They state Barnett has under a million in cash, with assets including one million in liberty bonds and oil property valued above one million. Superintendent Gabe E. Parker is in Washington. no charity record approved by Sells has been found.
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Associated Press
Muskogee
Five Civilized Tribes Agency
Jackson Barnett
Cato Sells
Joe Strain
Five Civilized Tribes
Barnett
The
Indian Agency
Gabe E. Parker
Washington
Sells
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Byrd’s Mill
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Aspland Contracting Co
Fremont
Neb
Brooks & Sons
Jackson, Mich
J. S. Terry
Poteau
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