Democratic Women Hold County Convention in Ada
The Pontotoc county Democratic women met in the district courtroom with Dr. J A Deen presiding and A R Sugg as secretary. They elected officers, excluded men, and adopted a sweeping suffrage pledge emphasizing principle over party, with plans to send delegates to the San Francisco convention and to appoint rules committee. Attendance was the largest in Ada in recent political conventions, hampered only by bad roads.
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Democratic Women
Pontotoc County
J. A. Deen
Democratic Central Committee
A. R. Sugg
Tom
Marvin Brown
Arden L. Bullock
Ben Lafayette
Oklahoma City
Clay Jones
Roff
Russell
Y. Q. McCathmon
Horseshoe Ranch
Byron Norrell
Chas. Aldrich
Busby
Allen
Mesdames
W.W. W. Gaines
Z. McCoy
Stonewall
Atlas
Lawrence
Dick Robison
Francis
Tom Suddath
George McKay
Orville Snead
John Progg
Rowena Moore
Tom Hope
D. A. McDougal
Sapulpa
Fourth Congressional District
San Francisco
John P. McKinley
Democratic Party
Ada
Mexican Muddle Is Full of Interest
Dr. John Hunter testified before a senate sub committee that during the Vera Cruz occupation Americans in Mexico sought refuge under the British flag. He cited newspaper reports claiming Mexican forces had captured nearly all border areas and that Mexicans were urging attacks on Americans, provoking panic.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Vera Cruz
John Hunter
Senate
Gura
Hunter
el Paso
Fort Bliss
Liver stimulant Herbine advertised for digestion and vigor
An advertisement promotes Herbine as a liver stimulant and digestive aid that purifies the bowels, strengthens digestion, and restores strength and cheerful spirits. Sold by Bart Smith.
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Bart Smith
Cartoon Money Talks and Air
A terse note hints at airing more money focused content in a magazine style about cartoons and how air time and funding influence publishing decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magaine
Carnival closes with praise and a $57 fine paid
The Ada Chamber of Commerce carnival ends after a week in the city hall with strong praise for J M Coleman and William Newton. Receipts total 1942.80. P A Norris pays 57.20 to settle fines for bootlegging and contempt charges. An antidote advertisement for BOROZONE follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
J. M. Coleman
Ada Motor Co
William Newton
P. A. Norris
Norris
R. C. Roland
Carnival Kangaroo Court
Ada, Okla
Jas. M. Coleman
Spanell Freed by Texas Jury on Third Trial
Harry J. Spanell, music teacher, is acquitted of murdering Col. M. C. Butler in Alpine case after three trials. Jury rules prior wife murder acquittal in 1917 implies no life charge verdict on Butler death. no verdict announced on Butler guilt. No public demonstration, change of venue from Coleman.
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Associated Press
Brownwood
Texas
Harry J. Spanell
Col. M. C. Butler
Coleman
Tex
Spanell
Butler
Oklahoma Climate in Old Jefferson Rustler Wit
The note from January 8 1895 mocks Oklahoma climate comparing it to Italy with perpetual sunshine and frigid jokes about icy pens cold winds and frozen ink. It playfully laments the cold and frozen rivers while praising the sunny skies and desire to stay.
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Jefferson
Jefferson Rustler
Oklahoma
Dale
Vale
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THE
Zensal CO
Oklanoma City
Nels Darting
Pontotoc
Ballard
Merchants & Planters National Bank of Atla
Chilcutt
Leslie Prince
W. Wells
P. 8S. Oase
First National Bank of
First National
First National Bank
J. A. Smith
M. D. Timberlake
Tom King
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