Clemenceau Shot At in Paris Morning Attack
Georges Clemenceau the French Premier was shot at and slightly wounded as he entered an automobile near his Paris residence. Five shots were fired. the wound was later described as not serious. An ordinary looking assailant was arrested and Clemenceau returned home the same morning.
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Associa Press
Paris
Georges Clemenceau
Fraffice
Automobile
Wis Resice
Franklin
War Office
Clemenceau
M. Clemenceau
Gourat
Associated Press
London
Slavs Claims at Peace Conference and Senate Debate
The Associated Press reports at Paris the peace conference tentatively set Slav claims for a committee review along with a compromise linking Austria Hungary and Bulgaria to a special commission while Adriatic issues stay reserved. In Washington, Senator Vardaman denounced the league of nations as unconstitutional and urged Congress to stay silent on the matter until President Wilson returns.
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Paris
Adriatic
Supreme Council of the
Peace Conference
Havas
Baron Sonnino
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Washington
League of Nations
Senate
Vardaman
Mississippi
Wilson
Congress
Borah Declines White House Dinner Over League Pact
Idaho Senator Borah told Secretary Tumulty he cannot attend a White House dinner with President Wilson and the Foreign Relations Committee to discuss the League of Nations Constitution. He says such information should be kept confidential and he cannot agree with the league's current constitution.
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Associated Press
Washington
Borah
Idaho
White House
Wilson
League of Nations
Foreign Relations Committee of Congress
Leagues
Armistice Terms Near: Foch to Notify German Terms
Paris reports that a special commission has nearly finished drafting terms for a definite armistice lasting until the preliminary peace treaty. Marshal Foch may inform Germany on Thursday or Friday of military and naval terms, including a clause allowing only 25 000 German troops under arms.
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Associated Press
Paris
Special Commission
Havas
Foch
Germany
Pointexter Opposes League of Nations Entry
Senator Poindexter of Washington argues against U S entry into the League of Nations. He says joining would surrender American rights and sovereignty and that the league could usurp United States control over military reductions. He asserts no withdrawal mechanism exists in the league constitution.
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Associated Press
Washington
League of Nations
Senate
Bay
Poinexter
United States
League
United States Army
Nations weigh steps to end war and speed peace
Paris February 18 Some of the entente powers plan to address larger peace terms after resolving the Russian question at the supreme council. Public sentiment in Australia America England Canada pushes for rapid repatriation of soldiers though agreement that peace cannot end until treaty is signed. France demands return of German industrial machinery while others fear delays. Boundaries of new states cannot be set before signing. No plan for the Russian issue emerged over two days. work resumes today.
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Associated Press
Paris
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Australia
America
England
Canada
Francé
Supreme Council
Gompers Commission Recommends Equal Representation
Paris February 18. The commission on international labor legislation decided on equal representation for governments employers and labor in plans for the proposed annual international conference. Samuel Gompers presided over the meeting.
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Associated Press
Paris
Commission On International Labor Legislation
Samuel Gompers
Scottish divine helps drunken passenger on coach
A well known Scottish divine intervenes as a drunken man is tried by fellow travelers on a car. He calms the man and restores order for the rest of the journey. Before alighting, the disturber mutters insult and then calls him friend to claim he knows what it is to be drunk.
Trick to bore rubber cork with caustic solution
The text explains a method to bore a hole in rubber cork by moistening the drill with a strong caustic soda or potash solution. A 10 percent mix allows the tool to cut the rubber with little more difficulty than cutting cork.
Rests Wthar to Accomplish
Essay-like prose extols perseverance and belief that opportunity remains open to those who dare to act and pursue their ambitions. It urges the reader to seize chance without fear, affirming that doors open to the persistent and willing.
Meaning of fathoms by vessel type noted
A historical note explains that a fathom equals six feet on warships, five and a half feet on merchant vessels, and five feet on fishing boats, reflecting variance in nautical practice across ship types.
Misses Pearl and Ruby Gay Visit Oklahoma City Auto Show
Misses Pearl and Ruby Gay and Mrs. Diester traveled to Oklahoma City to attend the Automotive Show and visit friends during their trip.
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Pearl
Ruby Gay
Diester
Oklahoma City
Hiram Ebey Discharged at Camp Travis
Hiram Ebey has received his discharge at Camp Travis and is expected to arrive at home this afternoon.
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Hiram Ebey
Camp Travis
Holloway Family Stricken by Flu
J. Holloway and daughter Jessie are ill with an attack of the flu, prompting local concern and calls for rest and care at home.
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J. ©. Holloway
Jessie
Shelton Undertaking Co Receives New Ambulance
Shelton Undertaking Co has received the new ambulance ordered recently, marking an updated fleet addition for community service.
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Shelton Undertaking Co
Bill McKee Heads to Denison for Visit
Bill McKee left this afternoon for Denison Texas to visit friends for a few days.
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Bill McKee
Denison
Texas
LocalResidents Report Illnesses and Recoveries
Mrs. T. H. Clark suffers an attack of rheumatism. Miss Helen Baker shows improvement after a flu relapse. Ed Wendel is confined to bed with illness. C. E. Parker is reported to be getting along nicely.
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T. H. Clark
Helen Baker
Ed Wendel
C. E. Parker
Indians claim camouflage roots in native warfare traditions
Chief Strongheart, returning from France, cites American Indian camouflage as ancient. He notes forests and seasonal foliage guided warriors who painted to blend with surroundings, aiding early conflicts and later campaigns. He recalls 18,000 Indians serving in France as scouts and says five Indians helped capture 13,000 prisoners.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Strongheart
France
Yakima
Inshington State
United States
Mexico
America
New York
Running Elk
O. O. Howard
Nez Perces
Roosevelt
Chief Standing Rock
Summers Chapel Weekly Notes and Community Arrivals
Bro Alexander preached to a large crowd Sunday and the young folks enjoyed a pleasant singing at Mr Hoob on Sunday night. Bloomer White and wife moved into their new home on the Summers place. Mrs Lillie Keener has been on the sick list this week. Mr and Mrs Staats were shopping in Ada Monday. Ray Alexander and Fred Staats visited Manly Lanham Sunday afternoon. Jack Wood’s new house is almost completed. J W Roper, former teacher, recently returned from Camp Pike and visited the Chapel Monday. all were glad to see him.
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Bro. Alexander
Camp Pike
Kitty Canary Quote on Love and Giving
A social thought excerpt from Kate L. Bosher notes the paradox of seeking love while withholding it. The speaker urges generous acts of affection as a personal duty, contrasting desire for love with the need to give love freely.
Shipments Arrive Daily in Smart Garments at Burk's Style Shop
Burk's Style Shop reports daily shipments of smart garments arriving for new stock. The notice highlights consistent delivery schedules and fresh inventory for customers seeking modern fabrics and wearable tech.
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Burk’s Style Shop
Wilson Takes Solid Rest on Board
President Wilson rests aboard his ship 700 miles from homeward course toward the Azores as Rear Admiral Grayson enforces rest. He has exercised little on the voyage and may name a successor to Attorney General Gregory on reaching Boston.
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George Washington
President Wilson
Azores Islands
Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
Thomas W. Gregory
Boston
Norwood Hotel Not Total Loss After Morning Fire
Morning blaze started in the basement of the Norwood Hotel at 9 30 o clock and burned three hours threatening adjacent structures. Firemen and volunteers fought the flames flooding the building with water, with damage estimated at 25 000 to 30 000 for the building and 7 500 or more for Willard furniture and fixtures.
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Shawnee News-Herald
Norwood Hotel
Messrs. Willard
Kennedy
Local Notes From The Community
Tobe Bailey and family moved into our neighborhood. Mrs Will Norton hosted a large dinner for the birthday of Mrs Lon Mosier and Henry Norton. Thomas Stillwell plans to buy a load of hogs for shipment. Bud Wiley, just home from France, was wounded in the neck and shoulder and is at Fort McPherson Georgia. He served in France for five months and was wounded September 28 after going over the top. Everyone invited to a box supper Saturday night March 1 at the schoolhouse. Pupils with perfect attendance: Browall Opal and Virgie Gwaltney Oma Norton. Valentine day brought over one hundred valentines. Mrs Nolen visited Mrs Jane Norton Sunday. Singing at Mr Stilwell’s drew a good crowd and was pleasant. Rev Damron will preach Sunday February 23 at ten AM and three PM. Four new scholars enrolled this week. Oma Adams and Opal Gwaltney visited Annie Norton Sunday. Osa Dunham visited Flora Ballard Sunday.
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Tobe Bailey
Will Norton
Lon Mosier
Henry Norton
Thomas Stillwell
Bud Wiley
France
Fort McPherson
Browall
Opal
Virgie Gwaltney
Oma Norton
Nolen
Jane Norton
Soldier Writes from Fort McPherson Hospital
Steve Wiley in Hospital Fort McPherson Georgia January 22 writes to Henry Golden from Ward G M S Gen Hospital No 6 recounting his return from France and wounds suffered on September 28 including a neck shoulder wound nerve damage a stiff arm and fingers asking for news and letters while noting the war’s horrors. He signs Bud Wiley. Burk’s ad lines follow.
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Steve Wiley
Fort McPherson
Henry Golden
France
U. S
Ward
G. M. S. Gen
Fort McPherson, Ga
Pon totoc County Good Roads Meeting Saturday
The Pon totoc County Good Roads Association will hold a Saturday meeting at the courthouse. The session will refine the organization and its work and the board of directors will announce officers.
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Pontotoc County
Chicago Americans Sign Most 1919 Roster Before Camp
Chicago American players including Ray Schalk Felsch and Liebold have signed 1919 contracts with Joe Jackson remaining a trade rumor. Comiskey eyes strong season and Gleason arrival to lead. White Sox set spring camp at Mineral Wells Texas around March 31 with potential South America trip under consideration.
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Chicago
Chicago Americans
Joe Jackson
Jackson
Cosiskey
Detroit
Bobby Veach
Harry Heisman
Gwen Bush
Comiskey
Kid Gleason
Cleason
Joe
South Carolina
Ray Schalk
Felsch
Liebold
Red’’ Faber
Eddie Cicotte
Joe Benz
Eddie Collins
Gleason
White Sox
Mineral Wells Tex
South America
Denekine's Army Reaches Caspian Sea
Odessa February 18 report says Denekine's anti Bolshevik force has advanced 350 versts to the Caspian Sea, capturing 31 000 prisoners, 95 guns and 8 armored cruisers.
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Associated Press
Odessa
Denekine
Caspian Sea
Hearing on Allen charges postponed in Argonne losses
Washington February 18 Congresssional investigation of losses among Kansas and Missouri troops of the 35th division in the Argonne forest fighting will go over until the next session according to a decision by the House rules committee.
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Washington
Congressional
Kansas
Missouri
Argonne Forest
Allen
House Rules Committee
Hendrix and Jones wed in Colberg community
Mr J H Hendrix and Miss Ida Jones were married Sunday afternoon at 3 30 at the bride’s parents home in Colberg community. Rev R E L Ford performed the ceremony. Both are well known locally and will reside in the community.
Hungary faces Bolshevik threat in chaotic Hungary
Vienna report describes Hungary as chaotic under Count Karolyi with a disbanded army, economic strain, and rising Bolshevik influence. Elections are deemed impossible, districts under enemy occupation hinder voting, and public fear grows for allied intervention.
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Vienna
Associated Press
Hungary
Russia
Karolyi
Count Karolyi
Range Claims Syria and Lebanon District
In Ada area notes cited friendly visits and school life while Paris reports outline France’s claims to guide Syria Lebanon and Armenia Minor. M. Gout describes French influence from schools hospitals railways and ports and argues autonomy with French guidance rather than full independence.
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Paris
Associated Press
France
Syria
Lebannon
Armenia-Minor
M. Gout
Asia
French Foreign Office
Orient
Turkey
Beirut
Asia Minor
Damascus
Ottoman Empire
Armenia
England
Italy
Germany
Jerusalem
Rome
M. Pichon
Passions’ Growth and Sacrifice Inspires Growth
A reflective line notes that power and joy of sacrifice deepen with use and that passions, both pure and dark, expand through practice. The quotation credits W. L. Watkins on personal growth through disciplined feeling and action.
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W. L. Watkinson
Ex-convict street pianist advertises in Strand
A street piano organ performer in the Strand displays a placard declaring four years imprisonment. He notes police supervision and aims to reform, ending with the address of his solicitor and medical attendant to certify good faith.
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Strand
London Chronicle
Four Russian Grand Dukes Executed Without Hearing
Paris dispatch reports from Paul Eric that four Russian Grand Dukes were shot in Petrograd or Helsingfors without hearings. The killings were linked to the Berlin murder of Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg, with Bolsheviks split on releasing them before Gorokhovia opposition carried through.
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Paris
Paul Eric
Journal
Petrograd
Helsingfors
Berlin
Karl Liebknecht
Rosa Luxemburg
Gorokhovia, Or Vigilance Committee
Serbians Repairing Ravages of War
In Nish Serbia three months of steady work have freed the country from invaders and allowed farmers to reclaim and replant. Wheat and staples reappear, clothing and footwear are scarce, and prices are steep. Meat is plentiful but costly, wool scarce, and vast consignments of old clothing from Buffalo Red Cross aid relief efforts in the Pirot district.
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Nish
Serbia
Associated Press
Buffalo, N. Y
American Red Cross
Pirot
Red Cross
World's Lightest Wood Supplied by Costa Rica Balsa
Costa Rica cultivates the balsa tree producing the lightest known wood. It is highly valued for lightweight construction, high porosity, and excellent insulation. In demand for aircraft building due to minimal air resistance.
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Costa Rica
Let a Want Ada Get It for You
Ada helps locate and arrange items you want. The service focuses on quick access to requested goods and streamlines the shopping process.
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Ada
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Jim Slocum
Jim
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Bryan Robinson
Lee Carney
Roff
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Duvall
Duval
G. P. Cooper
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Herbert
Tourney
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