Prohibition Party Vows Campaign If Major Candidates Fail
Virgil J. Hinshaw, national chairman, says nominating Governor Cox by Democrats and Harding by Republicans leaves the field to wets. He urges a dry ticket and warns the Volstead act content must be vetoed. Lincoln convention set for July 21 to 23 with calls for dry cooperation nationwide.
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Special News Service
Chicago
Cox
Virgil J. Hinshaw
Prohibition Party
Harding
Diogenes
Hinshaw
Prohibition
Lincoln
Neb
Democrats predicted to win Oklahoma's Eighth District seat
The death of Congressman Dick Morgan could swing Oklahoma's Eighth District toward Democrats. Democrat C. H. Hyde of Alva is projected as the next representative, while Manuel Herrick of Perry remains the sole Republican candidate. Morgan's funeral plans awaited as Porter H. Morgan, his son, is a local attorney.
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Oklahoma City
Dick T. Morgan
Woodward
Oklahoma
C. H. Hyde
Alva
Manuel Herrick
Perry
Morgan
Herrick
Hyde
T. P. Gore
Representaive Morgan
Porter H. Morgan
Danville
Old Birds and Young Men Trade Jabs Over Youthful Pranks
In a playful clash, the Gay Old Bird boasts of past exploits while the Irreverent Young Man counters that eras change and norms evolve. The exchange highlights generational ribbing about history and behavior.
One Million Dollar Backing for Wood Presidential Bid
William Loeb testified to a senate committee that New York backers funded Major General Leonard Wood’s Republican presidential campaign with about one million dollars. He named Col. Mondell Whalen and Proctor each contributing 250 thousand dollars while Loeb handled the remainder and noted 406 thousand passed through his hands.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Leonard Wood
New York
William Loeb
Wood
Senate
Col. Mondell
Whalen
Proctor
Proctor 250 Thousand, and I, Agreed To the Rest.” Mr. Loeb
Cox Advises Louisiana to Ratify Pact
Dayton Ohio July 7 Governor James M Cox the Democrat candidate for president urged that the Louisiana legislature should promptly ratify the woman’s suffrage amendment. His views were stated in a telegram to Frank Looney head of the state central committee of Louisiana.
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Associated Press
Dayton
Ohio
James M. Cox
Louisana
Frank Looney
Chaiman
Democrat State Central Committee of
Louisiana
Veteran war veteran runs for county auditor in hometown notice
A quarter page political ad features a war veteran announcing his bid for county auditor. He criticizes the incumbent for eight years in office while stressing his own qualifications. The piece hints at further platform points and personal candor in the race.
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Blank County
Villa agrees to armistice and surrender terms
Francisco Villa signs an armistice and agrees to surrender under conditions. A Torreon dispatch says Villa will cease attacks on villages garrisons and trains. The accord was secured by Elias L. Torres for Adolfo De Huerta with surrender conditioned on written approval from De Huerta Calles Obregon and Hill.
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Associated Press
Adolfo de Huerta
Elias Calles
Alvaro Obregon
Benjamin Hill
Fire Department Expands City Hall Dormitory
The city fire department enlarges its sleeping quarters by moving a partition back ten feet to add space and improve ventilation. The firefighters are doing the work themselves and appear pleased with the project, creating a better place to rest.
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The
City Fire Department
City Hall
County Health Officer Leads County Clean-Up Drive
Dr. J. A. Deen, county health officer, heads a county wide clean-up campaign. Ada is expected to receive the effort early in the week as civic groups join in making towns spotless. Deen already visited Vaness, praising its usual cleanliness in this region.
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J. A. Deen
Ada
Dr. Deen
Vaness
Lawton Constitution Summary: Elimination of the Mext
The Lawton Constitution notes the elimination of the Mext program. Details on implementation and affected departments are not fully provided in the fragment. Further context from the article would clarify dates, scope, and official statements.
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Lawton
Harding to Stage Front Porch Campaign at Marion
Warren G. Harding will return to Marion Ohio before July 22 to begin a front porch campaign through November. He will host frequent visitors including Will Hays A T Hert Charles D Hilles and Harry M Daugherty as part of the executive committee guiding the campaign.
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Warren G. Harding
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Will Hays
Republican National Committee
A. T. Hert
Kentucky
Charles D. Hilles
New York
Harry M. Daugherty
Buffalo herd grows in Yellowstone National Park
Convincing evidence shows wild buffalo in Yellowstone are increasing beyond feared extinction. About 15 animals form a new southeast herd, boosting total wild buffalo to over 100. A fine bull was photographed near a major park hotel, while 48 calves joined the tame herd, bringing total to 600 with some moved to Mammoth Hot Springs for visitors.
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Associated Press
Yellowstone Park
Wryo
Yellowstone National Park
Park
Corral
Mammoth Hot Springs
Couple Accused of Unlawful Act Arrest Report
A couple is accused of unlawful activity following an incident reported Wednesday by Daily Rance Jones and his wife. Authorities did not release further details pending investigation.
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Rance Jones
Cox Declares For Law Enforcement In 1920 Letter
Ohio governor James M. Cox wrote to Kansas City attorney John H. Pollock outlining his stance on law enforcement. Dated June 22, 1920 and released by Pollock, the letter asserts allegiance to constitutional mandates and condemns neglect of law as equivalent to Bolshevik attack, noting Ohio’s record of enforcing laws including Sunday observance.
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Kansas City
James M. Cox
Ohio
John H. Pollock
Cox
Pollock
Columbus
Study of Hebrews Beginnings at Christian Church
Beginning this evening a study of the Book of Hebrews will be made at the Christian church in conjunction with the prayer meeting. The hour starts with singing and devotion and ends with a study of the Book of Hebrews praising Christ’s superiority.
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Christ
Meddlesome Europe?: Muskogee Phoenix critique
The paper argues Europe shows weakness and urges stronger policy, noting many institutions have been weakened. It contends the continent must act decisively to improve economic and political resilience amid global pressures.
Ohio and Harding Cox as Ohio front in national race
San Francisco July 7 Ohio once again sits at center stage in national politics as Cox and Harding, both Ohioans, vie for the presidency. The pair share newspaper roots and Congressional backgrounds, yet differ in temperament with Cox liberal and aggressive while Harding embodies steady, stand pat traditions.
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San Francisco
Ohio
Buckeye
Roosevelt
Parker
New York
Harding
Cox
White House
Gvernor
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
William McKinley
Cupid Leads June Weddings and Divorces in Pontotoc County
The Pontotoc County court records show forty marriages in June while sixteen divorce cases were filed. The column attributes the trend to June brides and the usual court activity.
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Cupid
Pontotoc County
Paris Mob Murders Two Prisoners
Two Black men aged 19 and 28, Irving and Herman Arthur, were seized from jail by a mob in Paris Texas and burned at a stake at the fairgrounds after killing landlord J. H. Hodges and his son William Hodges during a dispute over alleged money owed by tenants. The incident followed a jail riot that freed the prisoners from the Lamar County jail.
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News
Paris
Texas
Irving
Herman Arthur
J. H. Hodges
William Hodges
Lamar
Valliant
Oklahoma
Court House
Fairgrounds
Hodges
Texas industrial congress seeks 100000 to aid farmers on farms
Dallas July 7 businessmen in Texas are asked to invest 100000 to fund a farmer oriented credit system. The plan credits purchases for tenants to buy farms, hire farm implements, buy cows for families, start hog and poultry ventures, and improve rural living. The fund honors Henry Exall and will offer long term, low rate loans.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Texas Industrial Congress
Congress
Henry Exall
Federal Land Loan
Ada Odd Fellows Attend Sulphur Meeting
About two dozen Ada Odd Fellows traveled to Sulphur for a state fraternity gathering. The Ada team staged a degree work praised by attendees and received numerous compliments.
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Ada Odd Fellows
Sulphur
Tueday
Ada
McKeown to Attend Morgan Funeral in Oklahoma City
Congressman Tom D. McKeown will join the committee of ten attending the funeral of late Congressman Dick T. Morgan of Woodward. Morgan died in Danville, Illinois, and the service is set for Friday at 2 p.m. at the First Christian church in Oklahoma City.
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Tom D. McKeown
House of Representatives
Committee of Ten
Dick T. Morgan
Woodward
Danville
Illinois
First Christian Church
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Judge McKeown
Morgan
Congress
Mondell
Great
Judiciary Committee
House
Volstead
Minnesota
Graham
Philadelphia
Dick Morgan
The Last Tramp in Pere la Chaise
A wounded doughboy who fled Paris during war awakens in Pere la Chaise Cemetery during an air raid. He surveys white monuments while sirens moan and lights flash, then discards his remaining belongings and confronts an imagined figure.
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Paris
Iin
Pere la Chaise
Mistah
Gabriel
Twelve Bridges Burnt in Old Mexico Rumor Sparks Revolt Talk
Eagle Pass reports claim twelve bridges burned in Mexico south of Montclova. Rodel Gonzela alleged head of a new movement. Earlier, a Mexican paymaster train was robbed of 50,000 Mexican gold near Monclova, driving troop movements from Torreon. no trains ran beyond Sabanias.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
Mexico
Montclova
Republic
Rodel Gonzela
Monclova
Torreon
Sabenias
Laws Arrested Man and Liquor on the Canadian
Federal and county officers rounded up W Mayers near the Canadian yesterday and seized wildcat whiskey. He has prior fucr charges and was taken to Holdenville for a hearing before the United States commissioner.
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W Mayers
Myers
Holdenville
Joe Foster
United States
Ada Attorneys Form New Firm at Okmulgee
Leslie Maxey and C. E. B. Cutler, both formerly of Ada, form a new partnership in Okmulgee. The two competent attorneys reside in one of Oklahoma's five cities and have many Pontotoc county friends rooting for their success.
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Ada
Okmulgee
Leslie Maxey
C. E. B. Cutler
Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
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Fragmentary text gives no identifiable people, places, dates, or actions to summarize into a news item.
Durant News Hopes for Support on Herding Initiative
A brief notice from Durant outlines a local effort titled one Herding with unclear backing. The report notes limited public response and seeks further community input from residents.
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Durant
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