Bryan Attacks Party Faults At Chicago Baltimore Conventions
William J. Bryan denounces special interests and contrasts the Chicago and Baltimore conventions. He explains introducing a resolution against special interests, notes New York's votes for Clark, and praises the progressive platform while declining a Labor Day address in Oklahoma City for Lincoln engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid, Ok
Champ Clark
Democratic Party
William J. Bryan
Chicago
Baltimore
Bryan
New York
Clark
Oklahoma City
Lincoln
Neb
Col Richard M Wynne Dies at Austin Confederate Home
Col Richard M Wynne who led a long Texas career died at the State Confederate Home in Austin at 5 PM surrounded by family and friends. Funeral plans allow viewing at the home before burial Wednesday in Fort Worth after traveling by Missouri Kansas and Texas lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Richard M. Wynne
Texas
Col. Wynne
Missouri, Kansas and
Fort Worth
Gov. Colquitt
Richard Wynne
Haywood County
Tennessee
W. B
Sarah A. (Moore) Wynne
Rusk County
Bellevue
Georgia
Murfreesboro
Nashville
Hood
Laura B. Kelly
State Senate of Texas
University of Texas
Democratic Party
Joseph D. Sayers
Col. Quitt
Birth of Wen dell Phillips Brown in Aurora Missouri
The News announces the birth of Wen dell Phillips Brown at Aurora Missouri on Saturday July 13. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Brown who are well known in Ada. Marvin Brown is described as a crusader, implying the boy may inherit strong antebellum era sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Phillips Brown
Aurora
Marvin Brown
Ada
Marvin
Guthrie Files Capital Petition
Oklahoma City July 15 petitions bearing 51 490 signatures were filed by Guthrie citizens calling for a constitutional amendment to relocate the state capital to Guthrie. De vereaux and Hildreth, Guthrie lawyers, sponsor the initiative bill. Officials noted 37 150 signatures are required but extra were gathered to cover duplicates and defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Devereaux & Hildreth
McCombs Named Head of Democratic National Committee
William F. McCombs of New York was elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee and empowered to appoint a nine member campaign committee. He may choose a national treasurer and officers, to decide on headquarters likely in New York after consulting Gov Wilson. Joseph E. Davis was named secretary and John I. Martin re elected sergeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
William F. McCombs
New York
Gov Witton
Joseph E. Davis
Madison
Wis
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
John I. Martin
St. Louis
McCombs
Robert S. Hudspeth
New Jersey
Gov. Wilson
McComb
Hudspeth
Wilson
Democratic Party
Norman E. Mack
Walter J. Costello
District of Columbia
Champ Clan
Washington
Marshall
Demonstration Train to Visit Ada on July 27
A. J. Deaton reports receiving word that the agricultural demonstration train will spend Saturday July 27 in Ada. The notice outlines a planned stop and demonstration activities for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Deaton
Ada
Houses Pass Anti-Future Bill in Cotton Trading
Washington July 16 Beall of Texas saw the House pass by 95 to 25 a bill to bar all dealing in cotton futures with heavy penalties for purchases or sales of non existent cotton. Efforts to extend the ban to grains failed. Opponents led by Representative Fitzgerald called the measure unconstitutional and harmful to producers and consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Fitzgerald
Local Rain Reports From Madill and Tishomingo
W C Shaw returned from a southern trip reporting a good rain at Madill and Tishomingo. Sherman was visited by a social visitor named Vanes and another auntie shonin in the town.
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W. C. Shaw
Madill
Tish- Reene
Iereden
Alee
Sherman
Shonin
Senate opens Archbold impeachment trial for misconduct
The Senate converts into a high court to try Judge Robert W. Archbald of the Commerce Court for alleged acceptance of favors from litigants. A summons sets his appearance for July 19 in Scranton, with possible fall delay or a special session. The case recalls the 1905 Swayne trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert W. Archbald
Commerce Court
Senate
Archhbald
Scranton
House
Congress
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
House Committee of
House of Representatives
Clayton
Clark
Wyoming
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Bacon
Court of
Archbald
Swayne
Florida
Senator Owen To Speak In Pontotoc County Friday
Senator Robert L. Owen will spend Friday addressing Ross area citizens in the afternoon and this county’s residents at 8 p.m. He is billed as scholarly and entertaining and has drawn large Ada crowds before likely surpassing former records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Owen
Pontotoc County
Ross
Senator Owen
Oklahoma
Ada
Jesse Picnic Date Correction Prompts Thursday Outing
The News received a briefing from W. F. Branstetter correcting a misprint about the Jesse picnic date. A statement previously said Tuesday July 25 but should read Thursday July 25 with the day of the week adjusted.
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Jesse
W. F. Branstetter
County funds move to redeem 1911 bonds
County Treasurer Erwin has received funds for the recently issued funding bonds to cover the 1911 indebtedness. Commissioners will meet to issue warrants and liquidate the Gedts soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin
Gedts
Henryetta Merchant Shot and Killed
A. Leavitt, Henryetta’s prominent merchant, died after four bullet wounds from W. C. Carter a Texas Oil Company telegraph operator following a dispute over change. Carter fled toward Okmulgee to avoid mob action and was jailed after surrendering. Leavitt’s widow and two daughters were in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henryetta
Okla
A. Leavitt
Muskogee
W. c. Carter
Texas Oil Company
Leavitt
Carter
Okmulgee
Oklahoma City
Kansas
New York
Centenary of Steam Navigation Exhibition Opens in Glasgow
An exhibition opened in Glasgow art galleries today as a prelude to the forthcoming centenary celebration of steam navigation in Great Britain. The display features numerous shipbuilding and engineering items including many vessel models illustrating stages in naval architecture and marine engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Great Britain
Barn Fire Near Oil Mill Destroys Structure
At about 6 30 Thursday afternoon a barn on the oil mill property near the oil mill occupied by B A Smith superintendent was partially destroyed along with most of its contents. Firemen arrived quickly and kept the flames from spreading to nearby negro cabins and mill buildings. The barn belonged to the mill.
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B. A. Smith
Yeager Seeks Sulphur Treatment After Ill Health
A B Yeager plans a stay at Sulphur for about a week seeking health benefits from the treatment. He has not been well for some time and hopes the visit will aid his recovery.
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A. B. Yeager
Bride and Groom Tie The Knot Before Motion Picture
Miss Jennie Crocker daughter of the late Charles F. Crocker of San Francisco marries Malcolm D Whitman of New York City in Burlingame California. The ceremony notable for being filmed by motion picture cameras and held in a grand pavilion on the bride’s country estate.
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Hillsboro
Cal
Jennie
Crocker
Charles F. Crocker
San Francisco
Malcolm Dy. Whitman
New York City
New England
Burlingame
Walter S. Martin
Harriet Alexander
Panetta ‘Alexander
New York
Julia Langhorne
Marjorie Josselyn
America
Charles Crocker
California
Sierras
Flood
Fair, Macay
O’brien
Malcolm D. Whitman
Hendricks Whitman
Brookline
Mass
Horart C. Chadfield-Taylor
Chicago
Meigs Sells Home and Plans Return to Ada
E P Meigs has sold his new home in the Mutchinson Addition to 8 C Borders and will move back to Ada Oklahoma once furniture is sold. He and wife bought land and built a nice house but chose Ada as their preferred residence. Meigs is a tinner and plumber and a respected local man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Meigs
Mutchinson
8. C. Borders
iAda
Okla
Lindsay
Calif
Citograph
Picnic at Fitzhugh Saturday July 27
The W. O. W. of Fitzhugh plan a large picnic on Saturday July 27. It aims to be a major community event before the primary with food and entertainment for all attendees.
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Fitzhugh
Former candidate seeks vote for District Clerk
A former candidate appeals for support in the District Clerk race. The message urges constituents to vote, highlighting qualifications and commitment to public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey
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Roosevelt
Col
Wynne
Richard M.wynne, Jr
Ernest L. Stephens
Percy Wynne
J. Harry Wynne
M'Comes
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Memento
E. P. Meigs Coming
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