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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1914

Page

3

Intercity Commission Slams New Haven Policy in Report

The Interstate Commerce Commission denounces New Haven management and its financial policy. It calls the Westchester deal a waste of public funds and says the monopoly theory is unsound. Directors are blamed for criminal negligence and waste. stockholders may recover part of $90,000,000. The report dubs the policy financial joy riding.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission New Haven Westchester

McGee's Baby Elixir Promoted for Heat Sickness

Advertisement for McGee's Baby Elixir claims to relieve feverish condition and bowel looseness in hot weather. Bottle prices 25c and 50c. sold by Ramsey Drug Co.

McGee’s Ramsey Drug Ce

Bolen Campaigns In Seminole County For Williams

Bolen spent several days last week campaigning in Seminole county for Judge R. L. Williams and spoke at Wewoka and Seminole where large crowds gathered. The Sem inole News recalled Bolen as a strong speaker with a notable past campaign in the statehood era, and urged readers to attend the upcoming speech.

J. W. Bolen Seminole County R. L. Williams Wewoka Seminole Bolen Mayhue Hall Jim

Prosecution Theory in Bailey Case Heads to Grand Jury

In New York, Prosecutor Smith plans to press the theory that Mrs. Bailey was the intended victim and Mrs. Carman fired the shot which killed Mrs. Bailey. Dr Carman’s safety claim aside, Smith expects a strong case against the physician’s wife as the investigation moves forward tomorrow.

New York Dr. Carman

Kickapoo Worm Killer Candy Promoted For Children

An old advertisement urges parents to give Kickapoo Worm Killer to children showing feverishness, stomach trouble, or worms. It claims the candy confection expels worms and improves a child's health, listing price and availability at the druggist.

VILLA ORDERS IMMEDIATE SOUTHWARD MOVEMENT

Villa orders all commanders to mobilize for an immediate southward movement as the campaign against Queretaro and Mexico City is set to begin within a week. Reported rivalry with Obregon and Gonzales who attack San Luis Potosi. Tom Goodner visits McKinney to check business with cousin Mrs. J. B. Ingram.

Chihuhua Villa Queretaro Mexico ‘City Obregon Gonzales San Luis Potosi Tom Goodner McKinney Tex J. B. Ingram

Good Roads Meeting Organizes Territory for Highway Plan

The Friday good roads meeting from Tulsa to Denison formed a permanent regional group to push a proposed state highway. Judge Tom D. McKeown was elected chairman and Henry Wells secretary as representatives from nearly every district town attended. A July 23 meeting was set and a bridge across the Canadian River discussed with a committee to coordinate with Seminole and Hughes counties.

Tulsa Denison Tom D. McKeown Henry Wells Robert Galbreath Vaughters Connersville Connerville

New Teachers Appointed At East Central State Normal

President Briles selects two new staff for the coming term, naming Prof. T. B. Bradford as Supervisor of the training school and Miss Clara Mitchell as assistant in English and Latin. Bradford is Arkansan with advanced degrees from New York University, while Mitchell hails from Peabody College and has postgraduate work in several universities. Briles praises both hires as highly recommended.

Briles East Central State Normal T. B. Bradford Bradford Arkansas State Normal of Arkansas The State University New York University Clara Mitchell Peabody College of Nashville Tenn Mississippi Tennessee Chicago Supt. Richards Ardmore

Rumor of Villa assassination denied by Juarez officials

El Paso July 9. Juarez Constitutionalists say a Mexico City report of a woman’s attempt on Villa’s life is false. Officials say word from Guadalajara on Obregon’s assault is awaited and that rebels may have already surrendered or been repulsed.

el Paso Juarez Mexico City Villa Guadalajara Obregon

Ballard's Snow Liniment Sold By Ramsey Drug Co

Insect stings or bites causing swelling pain or itching should be treated promptly as they may be poisonous. Ballard's Snow Liniment counters the poison and acts as an antiseptic and healing remedy. Available in 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 per bottle.

Ballard Ramsey Drug Company

Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine Promises Health

Sallow complexion is due to a tor pid liver. DR. M. A. SIMMON'S LIVER MEDICINE purifies and strengthens the liver, regulates the bowels, sweetens the breath and re stores the ruddy hue of health to the cheeks. Price 25cts. per pack age. Sold by Gwin & Mays Drug Co.

M. A. Simmon Gwin & Mays Drug Co

Advocates Beef Boycott by Housewives League Leader

New York July 9 Mrs Julian Heath national president of the Housewives League pledged a national meat boycott if beef costs keep rising. She cited last winter’s egg boycott and urged use of Argentine beef more fish and vegetables for hot weather.

New York Julian Heath The Housewives’ League Heath

Dr Carman Defends Wife in Murder Case

New York July 9, Dr Carman publicly declares his wife innocent as a bitter legal battle looms over the murder of Mrs Bailey. The grand jury convened at Mineola, bail is likely at 100000, Bardes stories disputed, and Bartles’ halted testimony contrasts with the night’s events. The article also advertises Hunt's Cure for skin diseases with money back guarantee.

New York

Former Chicago Mayor Fred Busse Dies at 78

In Chicago on July 9, former mayor Fred Busse died unexpectedly. The death followed his loss of 123000 in the Lorimer bank failure, a financial blow that hastened his end. Busse and the former senator were lifelong friends.

Chicago Fred Busse Lorimer Busse

Young Mules For Sale At Lawrence Quarry

The Oklahoma Portland Cement Co. offers 52 yearling and two year old mules at Lawrence. Farmers may match with existing stock or buy a team of young mules. Apply at the quarry.

Oklahoma Portland Cement Co Lawrence

Roach Campaigns in Western Oklahoma Rally

H B Roach campaigned in western Oklahoma over the past week and spoke to a large Clinton crowd on the Fourth. His opponent A P Watson also addressed voters there and Roach expressed strong confidence in the race.

H. B. Roach Clinton A. P. Watson Roach

Doan's Kidney Pills Help Ada Man Relieve Back and Kidney Pain

Ada resident E R Brandon of Coalgate Oklahoma credits Doan's Kidney Pills with reaching the root of his kidney and back trouble. He suffered two years of dull back pain and nocturnal kidney secretions, and after using the pills relief came quickly. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, adv.

Ada E R. Brandon Carpenter Coalgate Okla Dean Doan

Open Road to Mexico City

Saltillo dispatch reports Gen Jesus Carranza has captured San Luis Potosi opening the road to Queretaro and Mexico City. Obregon’s forces prepare to push toward the capital, with rebel leaders viewing its fall within weeks as likely.

United Press Saltillo Guadalajara Obregon Jesus Carranza San Luis Potosi Queretaro Mexico City

Sever Attack of Colic Cured

E. E. Cross traveling in Virginia and other Southern states fell ill with colic. At the first store a merchant recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Two doses cured him. No one should travel without a bottle. For sale by all dealers.

E. E. Cross Virginia Chamberlain

Senator Gore Tour Through Ada Optimistic On Reelection

Senator T P Gore spent an hour in Ada between trains while en route south from Pott county where he campaigned. He hunted old friends and greeted new ones and expressed optimism about his reelection. He said Congress will not finish its present session soon.

T. P. Gore Ada Pott County Congress

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Conger Bank Safe OO Oklahoma City Pontotoc County Ralph Brooks Mer Bob Williams STATE State Board of Education G. W. Austin Wagoner J. B. Eskridge Chickasha W. C. Canterbury Marietta E. T D. Murdaugh Southeastern Normal Durant S. M. Barrett University J. H. Bays Claremore C. Williams Mfg. CO Cleveland Ramsey Drig Ce J. O. Crawford Stonewall Oklahoma the Supreme Court Crawford Ode Crawford Sherman Dallas Waxahachie Hillsboro Waco Ennis Corsicana Ft. Worth Cleburne N. C. Calvert Jas. P. Griffin W. P. Chism Francis J. H. Kenney Wetumka J. M. Chandler Frisco S. H. Charles Katy R. W. ‘ Hockaday O. C. Thomas Frank Fleet E.C.S.N United States Pittsburg Penn New York City Grand Theater Healdton Brown’s Business College Ohkla Ada, Okla Mrs. Heath DR. Caraman Carman Hunt Fair Exchange Senator Gore Ada Title and Trust Company
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