Indictment Expected Against Mrs Carman in Bailey Murder
New York July 15 District Attorney Smith predicted Mrs Carman would be indicted for Mrs Bailey's murder after testimony by Celia Coleran the negro maid who said the shot came from inside the Carman house and a tramp named Frank Farrell testified he heard a shot as he was refused food and saw a woman flee toward the kitchen.
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New York
Celia Coleran
Smith
Mrs. Carman
Mrs. Bailey
Villa and Generals Set to Lead Final Assault on Mexico City
Washington reports constitutionalists say Generals Ober Gen and Gonzales will command the final offensive while Villa provides support to show the revolution is united again.
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Washington
Obergen
Gonzales
Villa
Mexico City
Huerta Fleeing to Vera Cruz as Crisis Deepens
Vera Cruz July 15 families of Huerta and Blanquet flee to Vera Cruz while another special train is prepared for the dictator’s possible departure. Mexico City reports Huerta remains in the capital at noon, showing no immediate plan to leave, continuing to visit his favored resorts.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Huerta
Blanquet
Mexico City
Liquor Fight at Elks Convention in Denver
Denver July 15 A liquor dispute at the Elks convention prompted Exalted Ruler Edward Leach to condemn prohibition era subterfuges in clubs used to hide liquor sales. Leach led a push against such practices. Pontotoc county voters are urged to consider J W Davis as a capable home man for the state senate. He has long resided here, understands local conditions, and pledges to fight for district interests.
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Denver
Colo
Edward Leach
J. W. Davis
State Senate
Pontotoc County
Senate
Woman nearly dies from chloroform overdose at Ada hotel
Mrs. E. Q. Still inhaled chloroform to sleep affecting her heart. Hotel proprietor found her unconscious, medicine bottle nearby. Quick treatment saved her life. she is recovering. She has a troubled past with husband, seeks money to pay debts, and fears death.
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E. Q
Dallas
Ada
Narrow escape at country club lake ends in save
Miss Lillie Jobe and Miss Laura Blankenship swam to a raft in twelve feet of water. Blankenship warned others and swam to help. D. R. Robb and Beecher Blankenship rescued Jobe after she slipped from her life wings. Both men nearly exhausted, Jobe revived after exertion.
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Lillie Jobe
Country Club Lake
D. R. Robb
Beecher Blank
Laura Blankenship
Miss Blankenship
Miss Jobe
Mr. Robb
Beecher Blankenship
Leslie Maxey to speak at Allenbany voters picnic
Leslie Maxey travels to Allenbany to address voters at a picnic on behalf of Judge Williams.
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Leslie Maxey
Allenbany
Judge Williams
Ada Oil Center Promising No McThwaite Well Soon
The News reports a gas and oil push in Ada with 75 barrels daily as a low estimate from the McThwaite No. well. The company will keep the well as is, while a fourth well and another derrick rise nearby to supply fuel during drilling. The field's main pool location and extent remain undetermined, with Buckhorn and Hercules wells expected to define the trend and attract more companies to Ada’s emerging oil region.
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Sec
Ada
MacThwaites
Buckhorn
Hercules
Big appropriation for agriculture allocation outlined
United Press reports federal funds under the Smith Lever act will total 41.82 million for nine years for agricultural extension and home economics. States must match 18.8 million, with national annual aid rising to 4.58 million thereafter and state matches 4.1 million. In the next year states gain larger totals, with California at 21039 dollars and Illinois at 36282, Pennsylvania 46893, higher for rural populations.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Smith-Lever
Department
Califrnia
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Fire in Dallas rooming house claims three lives
Dallas July 15. Mrs Mary Mc Cauley and Miss Dora Roberts both died in a blaze that gutted a rooming house at 2 am. Ethel McCauley, 12, died later as two others suffered severe burns. Police seek Daniel McCauley, the divorced husband who had threatened to murder her. Jim McCauley, a crippled news boy, survived and sold extras despite the tragedy.
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Dallas
Mary McCauley
Dora Roberts
Ethel McCauley
Daniel McCauley
Jim McCauley
Wireless saves seventeen lives after liner collision
In fog early today the United fruit liner Manchional rammed and sank a steel pilot boat. Seventeen crew members and fifteen pilots were rescued. They survived thanks to being above deck as wireless calls for aid brought a revenue cutter to the scene.
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New York
United Fruit
Woodmen of the World memorial service planned at Rosedale Cemetery
The Woodmen of the World schedule a memorial service at Rosedale cemetery this Sunday with transportation and ice water provided. At Tuesday’s regular meeting, Ada plans to host a county class invitation in the fall with a lemonade incentive. W E Edwards donates lemons Ottie Lindsey supplies ice and Consul Commander S E Chapman and Ad visor Lieutenant Bud Ellison arrange the drink. Ada aims for the next uniform rank encampment and Pontotoc county boasted the largest representation at the Fort Smith encampment.
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Woodmen of the World
Rosedale Cemetery
Ada
W. E. Edwards
Ottie Lindsey
Fort Smith
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Tuesday Record Heat Shatters Summer Highs
Government thermometer records Tuesday as the hottest day of the summer with a high of 105 degrees and 104 degrees at 1 PM.
Robertson Club Being Organized In Ada
A Robertson club is in course of organization in Ada and a membership roll has been circulated on the streets today. It is not known how many signed up as members.
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Robertson Club
Ada
Railroad Strike Looms If Mediation Fails This Week
Seag ates Chicago reports union officials warn that if railroads reject the 80,000 workers strike ultimatum without mediating under the Newlands act, a major national strike could follow. The ultimatum was to be presented to the general managers' committee at a final conference today.
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Chicago
Wilson
General Managers’ Committee
Brinson Arrested After Fatal Hit and Cover Up
Colorado Springs July 15 Charles Brinson a Black chauffeur ran down and killed Mrs Daisy Anthrim. He allegedly threw the body into his car, moved to town edge and placed the corpse across the car track to fake death by accident. Brinson was arrested.
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Colorado Springs
Charles Brinson
Daisy Anthrim
Brinson
Gore Coming Saturday to Ada for Reelection Speech
Senator Thomas P. Gore will arrive in Ada Saturday afternoon via the D. C. and speak at 3:45 p.m. to voters in support of his bid for re election. The blind senator campaigns on his Senate record amid sharp attacks, yet remains confident of victory and asks for a listening constituent verdict.
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Thomas P. Gore
Ada
D. C
Senate
Tense Prospect of Rail Strike Looms Across North America
Chicago July 15 Prospects of a strike tying up 150000 miles of railroads in the United States and Canada loom larger with arbitration believed likely. Both sides stand firm and will not seek mediation. Railway managers refuse to concede men’s demands.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
Ada Post Office Growth Shown by Twelve Year Receipts
A historic Ada report tracks post office developments over 12 years. Beginning salary for the postmaster was 1400 dollars, with the past year’s receipts qualifying him for 2500 dollars. Annual gross postal receipts from June 30, 1903 start at 10,561.72.
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Ada
Ie. Ee
Parcel Post
Villa Expels SW W agitators in Chihuahua move
Juarez news reports Villa arrived from Chihuahua to buy ammunition and supplies for the coming campaign against Mexico City. He expelled fifteen SW W agitators who had been trying to spark a native miners strike in Chihuahua state.
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Juarez
Villa
Chihuahua
Mexico City
Mexico
News offers special prizes in Golden Gate contest
The Daily News adds extra rewards for subscription drives from now to July 31. The lady who turns in the most subscription money wins a silver mesh bag, and the top collector for Weekly News receives a bracelet. Regular votes remain in the main contest, with more prizes promised later.
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The
News
Daily News
Weekly News
Ulster Volunteers Escort Carson at Provisional Government Rally
In Belfast on July 10 about 400 Ulster volunteers with fixed bayonets greeted Sir Edward Carson and escorted him to the first meeting of the provisional government opposing home rule amid wild crowds. The preamble stated no plan for a Ulster parliament, only to hold the province in trust for the United Kingdom.
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Belfast
Edward Carson
Ulster
United Kingdom
In Memory of Elbert Ross
A Pecan Grove Sunday school offers a somber tribute to Elbert Ross aged 19 a youth and brother who grew to manhood here and took responsibility for his family after his father’s death. The service speaks of faith comfort and God’s watchfulness in sorrow.
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Elbert Ross
Pecan Grove
Hottest Days Record Summer Weather Report
Government thermometer hit 102 degrees this week, a new high for the summer with both Monday and today noted. Farmers report corn suffering from lack of rain as heat continues. Longfellow quote closes the item with a note on simplicity.
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