Third venue bid filed in Centralia murder case
Eleven Industrial Workers of the World members face murder charges for the November shooting of four ex soldiers during an armistice day parade in Centralia. A third change of venue request cites county sentiment fears. Defendants include Britt Smith O O Rand J E Faulkner Ray Becker James McInery Linn Roberts G H Badgett Mike Cheean John Lamb Bert Bland with Elmer Thun an attorney of Centralia charged as being present before the fact.
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Associated Press
Montesano
Wash
Centralia
Gray's Harbor County
Warren O. Grimm
Elmerth
Britt Smith
O. O. Rand
J. £. Faulkner
Ray Becker
James McInery
Linn Roberts
G. H. Badgett
Mike Cheean
John Lamb
Bert Bland
World debt reaches record high at $200 billion
The National City Bank estimates global debt at 200 billion dollars, up from 40 billion in 1914. Paper money worldwide has risen 600 percent since 1914, while gold reserves grew 40 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
National City Bank
Joe Foster Opens New Enforcement Career With First Raid
Joe Foster the newly named enforcement officer led his first raid Saturday night with J. M. Gotcher and John Matthews. They seized an alcoholic concoction at a darktown operation run by Will and Lola Chance who face charges under federal law. Foster vows to chase moonshiners as a full moon nears and the dragnet widens.
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Joe Foster
J. M. Gotcher
John Matthews
Darktown
Will
Lola Chance
United States of America
United States
Joe
Coal Commission to Resume Hearings on Bituminous Strike
The Wilson appointed coal commission intends to finish the central competitive fields first and then move to the bituminous fields. Operators and miners have completed data for their cases and will resume hearings after a six day recess.
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Washington
Coal Commission
Wilson
Brown Heard From in Ada Oklahoma
The Railsplitter notes Marvin Brown former managing editor of The Menace and veteran of the patriotic cause is now running a daily and weekly in Ada Oklahoma. He plans to resume contact and will respond in due course seeking friendly correspondence from old supporters.
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Milan
Illinois
Marvin Brown
The
Menace
Marvin
Ada
Oklahoma
Brown
Two Divorces Requested In District Court
Roy Floyd asks for divorce from Ruth Floyd alleging cruelty after their 1918 marriage and separate living since 1919. King & ws rd represent him. A second suit from Hattie Flick against Frank M. Flick cites neglect and drunken gambling, seeking alimony, attorney fees, costs, and temporary alimony with $600 requested. Wimbish & Duncan represent Flick.
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Roy Floyd
Ruth
King & Wsrd
Keb Tene
Bbsbal
Hattie Flick
Frank M. Flick
Wimbish & Duncan
Defendant
Immortal Resorts
Prem Seers
Accused In Ragland Case Seek Bond Hearing
The Ragland murder defendants Gravens Cravens Surratt and Goodrich seek bond via a habeas corpus writ. Judge Bolen will hear in Ada district court Wednesday after a Koénawa preliminary where they were held without bail. A large Seminole County crowd is expected.
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Regland
Bolen
Ada
Snider
Koénawa
John S. Gravens
Arthur Cravens
Leonard Surratt
Jim Goodrich
Seminole County
County votes show bonds pass by slim margin in rural precincts
Across 31 precincts voters combined two classes for property tax bonds. Total yes and no tallies show bonds just beyond three fifths of votes cast, with 789 property taxpayers and 111 Bon voters. Precinct results list varied yes and no tallies for Ada, Allen, Capito Hill, Frisco, Hall's Hill, Lovelady, Oakman, Sunhine, Stonewall, Union Valley and others.
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Ada
Allen
Soe
Capito Hill
Colotey
Dol
Daggs
Egypt
Franks
Frisco
Eronete
Pitzhugh
Hall’s Hill
Jesse
Knox Soe Lanham
Lovelady
Lawrence
Lightning Ridge
Maxwell
Oakman
Owl Creek
Mete
Sunhine
Stonewall
Union Valley
Vaness
Walden
East Roff
West Roff
Tyrola
Wilson
Hart
Horseshoe Ranch
Notice for Publication in Pontotoc County Divorce
In Pontotoc County District Court Roy Floyd sues Ruth Floyd for divorce. Ruth Floyd must answer by March 11, 1920 or petition will be taken true and judgment for plaintiff rendered. Also notice of hearing for probate of will of John W Sample filed January 15 1920 with hearing February 9 1920 at 1 PM in Ada Oklahoma.
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W. T. Osborne
Kate Willis Miller
Ada Oklahoma
Ada Weekly News
Orel Busby
State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Roy Floyd
Ruth Floyd
John W
J. W.) Sample
Robert Sample
County of
Pontotoc
Ada
Leta Morgan and Edgar Allen Poe Wed After Delayed Train
Leta Morgan of Mill Creek and Edgar Allen Poe eloped marrying at Atoka at 2 30 Sunday morning after a Katy train delay derailed plans to reach Wilburton. The bride has worked for Harris Wall Paper Paint Co while the groom serves at M M Bank. They will reside with the groom’s family at 830 East Main Ada.
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Harris Wall Paper & Paint Co
M. & P. Bank
Ada
Sethe Tee
Rineel
Woman Seeks Divorce Over Non Support and Desertion
Margaret Lee files suit for divorce from Fred Lee in district court. Represented by George W. Burris of Stonewall. She alleges marriage in April 1901, defendant never supported her, sold his home and left the county forcing her to live with grandchildren. She prays for divorce and relief.
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Margaret Lee
Fred Lee
George W. Burris
Stonewall
Plaintiff
Defendant
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Advertised as Cough Remedy
An advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a remedy for a bad cough. It claims lung healing and irritation relief and notes Bart Smith as the seller.
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Bart Smith
Announcement of new quarters for law offices
The speaker says they have closed a contract and moved to new quarters in the Oklahoma State Bank building designed for law offices. Friends are told to visit on or before February 1st with initials EB N Jones at the end.
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Oklahoma State Bank
Governor May Call Special Session Cites Possible Legislative Move
A cautious note suggests the governor could convene a special session of the legislature. The remark hints at potential political maneuvering amid uncertain statewide issues.
J. F. Jackson Leads Front Upgrade at New Furniture Firm
J. F. Jackson, retired from Jackson Furniture Co., is directing major improvements to the building for the Jackson Bond Furniture Co. His retirement passes the business to younger successors as Dave Jackson remains with the firm. A new modern front will mirror neighboring structures and update the storefront.
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J. F. Jackson
Jackson Furniture Co
Jackson- Bond Furniture Co
Mr. Jackson
Dave Jackson
Escape From Oklahoma County Jail Sparks inquiry
Three prisoners escaped from the Oklahoma City county jail last night through a basement window with bars sawed. Federal prisoner Emmet Holway faced counterfeiting charges while companions Frank Elsworth and A. E. Burwell were among locals rounded up recently in an automobile theft sweep. Police suspect bars were cut from the outside.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Emmet Holway
Frank Elsworth
A.e.burwell
Kansas City Motor Show Promises Big Display
Kansas City hosts a major automobile show from January 31 to February 7 with 84 makes of passenger cars and 43 trucks. The Arcadian themed pavilion features a miniature springtime world, a good roads school directed by J Frank Smith, and a large accessories section spanning twenty five thousand square feet.
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Kansas City
Arcadia
Good Roads
J. Frank Smith
Greater
Kansas ‘City
Allied Premiers to Confer on Extradition of Former Emperor
Reports from Paris indicate British French and Italian premiers will meet before any move to extradite former Emperor Kidegsara from Holland. A key issue is whether surrender requests go to The Hague or Berlin with London to host a future talks. Officials prefer diplomatic channels to Rome Paris and London and oppose sending Count Hohenzollern back to Germany under Versailles Article 227.
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Paris
Great Britain
France
Italy
Kidegsara
Holland
Associated Press
French
Foreign Office
Hague
Berlin
London
Rome
Count Hohe
Germany
Count Hohenzollern
Attentive Maya Follows Orders Rigidly At Work
Maya adheres strictly to instructions, executing tasks with precision and focus. No extraneous actions or deviations observed, reflecting disciplined approach and compliance with assigned duties.
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