Murray aims Bolivian Murray Colony colonists sail Jan.
William H. Murray known as Alfalfa Bill met in Oklahoma City with 125 to 150 prospective settlers for the Murray Colony in Bolivia. He has secured a half million acres, drafted a colony constitution, and plans to ship colonists by early January while denying any run for office.
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William H. Murray
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Mr. Murray
South America
New Orleans
Murray Colony
Murray
United States
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Congress
McKeown
Gore
Ferris
Freeling
Massive Mexican earthquake devastates Vera Cruz region
AP reports thousands may be dead after a strong earthquake hit Vera Cruz on Saturday night. Casualties cited in Couztlan and Teocelo, with Calhachualeco village wiped out and Cosautlan reduced to two buildings. Aftershocks rattled Mexico City area as water sources and mills were disrupted and petroleum vents appeared near Texpam.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Palpa
Couztlan
Teocelo
Calcahualeco
Gulf Region
Cosautlan
Tocobaya
Texpam
Great War Soldier Colonies of Canada to Merge
Vancouver officials predict the 1919 soldier colonies in British Columbia will unite under a single administration led by Great War veterans. About 5,000 soldiers have taken land and 2,500 are on homesteads, with Camp Melville and Camp Lister as leading settlements and 10,000 acres near Prince George planned for colonization.
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Associated Press
Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
British Empire
Dominion
Soldier Settlement Board
Camp Melville
Vancouver Island
Camp Lister
Creston
Prince George
Bank Robbery At Stanley Bank Reported
The vault of the state bank at Stanley Kansas ten miles east of Ola was blown by five armed bandits early today. They escaped with 24 two cent postage stamps after wounding John Schrader, the bank president.
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Ola
State Bank
Stanley
Here
Woundea
John Schrader
Friends Hangout and Shopping Spree in City
A group of friends spent time together in the city yesterday enjoying casual outings and retail shopping. The gathering showcased social ties and local commerce activity amid a routine day out.
Infant Son of Will Ellis Dies Near Ada
The infant son of Will Ellis died at the Ellis home seven miles northwest of Ada yesterday. The remains were brought to Ada and shipped to Henryetta for interment.
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Will Ellis
Ellis
Ada
Henryetta
Mrs Orr's Mother Dies in Waxahachie
Mrs. Forrest of Waxahachie Texas mother of Mrs. C L Orr of Ada died at her home January 5 at age 73. She spent her entire married life in the home she moved to when first married during the Civil War. Her husband served as superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school at Waxahachie for forty five years.
Mrs Grace Deaver Dies of Blood Poisoning at 33
Grace Deaver 33 wife of Rob ert Deaver died at home from blood poisoning. She leaves husband and two children Harry 15 and Thelma 14. No local service. remains shipped to Mill Creek for interment. Family relocated here from Mill Creek in August for the children's school placement.
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Robert Deaver
East Fourteenth Street
Harry
Thelma
Mill Creek
Mrs Gregg Buried in Checotah Funeral
Mrs Gregg mother of Ada resident Mrs H W Wells died Sunday after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held in Checotah yesterday at 10 a m and the body was interred there. Mrs Wells and Mr Wells traveled to Checotah as the death occurred. Mrs Gregg had visited Ada often and had many friends there. Mrs Wells will return to Ada early next week.
Banking officials issue condition calls for banks
The comptroller of the banking commission orders national banks to report their condition as of the close of business on Wednesday December OKLAHOMA CITY reports a similar call for state banks. The notices request financial details and reserve statuses for the latest business day.
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Associated Pres
Washington
The
Banking Commission Today
Oklahoma City
County Court In Session With Week Long Dockets
County court began Monday and will likely run through the week handling criminal and civil cases. Bill Oliver was acquitted of pointing a pistol at Ed Jones with Judge Busby directing a not guilty verdict after the evidence. A C Chaney defended Oliver. Rance Jones was found guilty of unlawful possession of whiskey and the penalty awaits the court. Jno P Crawford represented the plaintiff.
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Bill Oliver
Ed Jones
Oliver
Busby
A. C. Chaney
Rance Jones
Jno
Government orders arrest warrant for Martens in Washington
A justice department warrant calls for the arrest and deportation of Ludwig C A K Martens self styled ambassador of the Russian Soviet government. Officials say he is the real leader of the U S communist party and is expected to be arrested soon after evidence gathered in New York was reviewed. Martens arrived in Washington from New York with his secretary and associates occupying rooms at a local hotel.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
Department of Justice
Martens
Communist Party
United States
Russia Soviet Bureau
New York
Garvan
The World Nears Millennium War Becomes Hard as Peace
The quote envisions a nearer millennium as conflict grows harder to wage and highlights that true reward lies in a sense of worthy achievement.
Dempsey Carpentier Bout Planned for July Fourth
In Los Angeles on January 7, Jack Kerns announced that Tijuana will host the Dempsey Carpentier fight. George Carpentier conditionally accepted promoter Coffroth’s offer and July 4 was favored as the date. A 15 round limit was proposed and seen as acceptable, with Dempsey expecting a short bout.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Tijuana
Mexico
Kerns
Dempsey
Russia Proposes New Peace Offer to Allies
Nikolia the Russian bolshevik premier presents a fresh peace proposal to the allies. Colonel Tallans carries the offer to London from the Baltic states. The plan includes abolishing terrorism and ending revolutionary tribunals activities.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Nikolia
London
Tallans
Baltic States
Abandoned Woman Seeks Divorce From Longtime Husband
Susie Harris filed for divorce in district court from Harvey Harris claiming separation since August 1911. She states they married November 29, 1903, and have one child, Flora Harris, age seven. J O Cowart represents her in the case.
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Susie Harris
Harvey Harris
J. O. Cowart
Defendant
Flora Harris
Peeta
Reward Offered For Assassin Of Konawa Citizen
Acting Governor M E Trapp posts a 200 reward for the arrest and conviction of the killer of Tom Ragland near Konawa last Thursday evening. General Roy Hoffman adds another 200. Ragland aided by Hoffman in the Spanish American war and managed Hoffmans farm on the South Canadian. Since Sunday arrests of Jim Goodrich and Leonard Surratt, no new developments. officers continue to pursue every lead.
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M. E. Trapp
Tom Ragland
Konawa
Roy Hoffman
Oklahoma City
Hoffman
Ragland
Jim Goodrich
Leonard Surratt
Menigan Officer Kills American in Mexico
Washington reports Gabriel Porter an American employed by Penny Mex Company was shot and killed by a Mexican federal officer at Tuxpam on December 21. The state department orders further reports and urges Tampico authorities to arrest the guilty. This marks the 21st Mexican district killing since April 7 1917, eighteen of them involving American oil workers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gabriel Porter
Penny Mex Company
Tuxpam
State Department
Tampico
F. J. Roney
Early Boles
Democratic speakers named for Jackson Day dinner in Washington
Twelve leading Democrats including Bryan Daniels Palmer Cox Gerard Champ Clark Underwood Owen and Ole son are slated to speak at the Jackson Day dinner in Washington. President Wilson will read a message first with Bryan and other figures seeking the presidential nomination shaping the event. The gathering coincides with the party’s quadrennial committee meeting to set a national convention time and place.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Daniels
Palmer
Cox
Ohio
James W. Gerard
Germany
Champ Clark
Missouri
Cornwell
West Virginia
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Pomerene
Underwood
Alabama
Owen
Oklahoma
Peter Oleson
National Committee
Minnesota
Bryan
White House
Kansas City
Chicago
San Francisco
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Rebold Accepts Fair Price Commissioner Post
John H. Rebold of Okmulgee accepts the appointment as fair price commissioner of Oklahoma. He telegrammed Governor Robertson saying he accepted after being tendered the post by Attorney General Palmer. Rebold is a wealthy oil operator active in public welfare and Owen campaign affairs.
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Oklahoma City
John, H. Rebold
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
Robertson
Rebold
Palmer
Howard A. Figg
Herbert Hoover
State Council of Defense
Food Commission
Washington
Capitol
Owen For President Club
Owen
Allies Demand Extradition of Kaiser at The Hague
The Hague meeting around January 15 is expected to discuss extradition of former German emperor William. United States involvement is reportedly unlikely, with reports noting Count Hohenzollern might surrender instead.
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Hague
Associated Press
Amoregen
Holland
William
Germany
America
Count Hohenzollern
Vast Treasures Hidden in Mexican Mountains Say Mining Men
Brownsville reporters quote American mining men who allege long buried caches of silver and gold lie in Chihuahua and Durango regions and other Mexican states. They claim bandits hid the riches from Villa era operations, rivaling Cortes era treasures in lore.
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Chihuahua
Associated Press
Brownsville
Texas
Mexico
Durango
Potosi
Zacatecas
Republic
Francisco Villa
Cortez
Kansas Legislature in Fight Over Industrial Relations Court Bill
Topeka Kan Jan 6 The industrial relations court bill is introduced in both houses triggering a predicted bitter fight. Union labor influence remains largely outside lawmakers with Frank Walsh attorney and labor ally in town to lead the union opposition.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Frank Walsh
Fast Vessels to Havana
Quincy mass January 6 plans for a new fleet of fast steamers between southern points and Havana were shown today on the refitted former lake steamer South Haven renamed The City of Miami. Work to ready the vessel for service before month’s end accelerates as brass and mahogany fittings are installed on the afterdeck.
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New York
Southern Points
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