End of Huerta rule sparks Mexican political upheaval
In Veracruz and Puerto, Mexico on July 16 reports say Huerta resigned after a three day spree. Gen. Blanquet fled with his troops. A commission moves to Celaya for a peaceful constitutionalist entry into Mexico City while Wilson and international actors influence the transition.
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Calleé
Vera Cruz
Huerta
Mexico City
Blanquet
Puerto
Mexico
Celaya
Peace Seem to Be in Sight on Mexican Provisional Government
Washington reports that if Carranza and Carbajal align with the Niagara protocol the United States and South American governments will recognize the provisional government. Carranza agrees to cease hostilities against the provisional regime pending authority transfer to the constitutionalists.
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Washington
Carranza
Carbajal
United States
Villa
Discharged switchman confesses to fatal shooting in St Louis
Edward King, a discharged switchman, surrendered to police in St Louis and admitted shooting Felix Anderson, assistant to the president of the Terminal Railroad, on Saturday. He plans to plead emotional insanity.
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St. Louis
Edward King
Felix Anderson
Terminal Railroad
Special Editions Offered to Readers for Mail-Back Campaign
The News announces 200 to 300 copies of last fall’s special edition available to readers who will mail them back to the old states. The paper urges readers to take a handful and help distribute them as part of a missionary effort.
Oil strike near Ada attracts landseekers
The Muskogee Times-Democrat clipping reports a persistent oil strike in section 31-4-6 near Ada. Scouts head to the ground to secure acreage before lease prices rise as a 970 foot well is believed to yield about 50 barrels, prompting tests of the territory.
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Ada
Going After the New Haven
Washington July 22 1914 an eleventh hour surrender by the New Haven directors was the slender thread upon which hung the issue of war between the New England railroad monopoly and the administration. No surrender is expected. Attorney General McReynolds prepared to file suit under the Sherman act for dissolution of the corporation and institute criminal proceedings against directors for plundering the road's treasury.
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Washington, D. C
New Haven
New England Railroad
McReynolds
Galveston Beach Murder Victim Identity In Doubt
A Galveston murder victim found on the beach remains unidentified. Dallas woman Mrs Hillput claimed a possible match with Mrs Alma Johnston but later said her identification was not certain. Mrs Johnston is reportedly denied by her husband’s family who say the couple is traveling by car to Galveston.
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Galveston
Hillput
Dallas
Alma Johnston
Johnston
Kidnapping Charge Dropped to Child Stealing in County Case
Justice of the Peace H. J. Brown heard two cases. Jeff Latta was fined 50 dollars and jailed 30 days for disturbing the peace at a Round Hill box supper. Joe Brenk faced a child stealing charge after evidence led to the switch, bound over to district court on 2000 dollar bond.
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Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
Jeff Latta
Round Hill
Joe Brenk
District Court
Lynching in Baker County Over Attack Attempt
An unidentified white man was lynched by twelve masked men near a ranch in Baker City after an alleged assault attempt on a young girl. The girl's father, J. B. Marran, heard cries and rescued her before the mob hanged the suspect to a tree on the way to the sheriff.
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Baker City
Ore
J. B. Marran
Rumor of Drowning Groundsless at Local Lake
In a hot afternoon at the lake a man named Dr. Jones grew ill and rumors spread that a drowning occurred. The town learned no one was drowned after authorities and residents confirmed the absence of any fatal incident.
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Jones
Two Dead in Omaha Shooting Duel Suspected
Omaha July 16 Fred Schroeder a former city councilman and his brother Peter died today while William Rapp is dying from bullet wounds. Police suspect a duel between Schroeder brothers and Rapp with no statements disclosed.
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Omaha
Fred Schroeder
Peter
William Rapp
Schroeders
Rapp
No More Cheap Meat Says Armour Official
Arthur Meeker of Armour & Company warned in Chicago that cheap meat is gone for good. He said meat supply has not kept pace with demand and there is no likelihood of it overtaking demand again. Meat will stay high.
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Chicago, Ill
Arthur Meeker
The
Armour & Company
Tecumseh Pair Adjudged Insane in County Court
Robert Smith of Tecumseh and Mrs Elizabeth Burgess near Beebe were declared insane in county court. Deputy L M Chandler escorted them to Norman for confinement in the insane asylum.
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Robert Smith
Tecumseh
Elizabeth Burgess
Near Bebee
L. M. Chandler
Norman
Generals Confined in Guard House at Fort Wingate
Generals Salazer Quevado and Castillo are held in the guardhouse at Fort Wingate New Mexico after United States officers uncovered a plot to free them. The plan aimed to inspire a new revolution in Mexico.
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Fort Wingate
N. M
Salazer
Quevado
Castillo
United States
Mexico
Bad wreck on Queen and Crescent derailment near New Orleans
Six passengers were hurt two fatally when Queen and Crescent Limited derailed near New Orleans. The southbound train traveling at forty miles an hour ran on spreading rails. Engineer Frank Howe and the fireman were fatally injured. Injured passengers remained unidentified.
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New Orleans
sSix
Deby
Queen and Crescent Limited
Frank Howe
Roosevelt to appear before Senate Foreign Relations panel
Washington reports Roosevelt will likely testify soon in opposition to the Columbian treaty before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Senator Stone received a letter asking to appear.
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Senate Committee
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Stone
Carmack Named Postmistress in Columbia Tennessee
Mrs EB Carmack widow of the late for Carmack of Tennessee was nominated by the president and the senate unanimously confirmed as postmistress at Columbia Tennessee a ceremonial appointment announced in Washington on July 15.
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Washington
EB. W. Carmack
For Carmack
Tennessee
Senate
Columbia
Sponsor and Maids of Honor Named for Ada Camp
Capt. W. F. McCaskle announces Miss Mae Stewart as sponsor of Wm. L. Byrd Camp and Mrs. Claude Pitt and Miss Blaine Cole as maids of honor for the camp event.
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ADA
W. F. McCaskle
Mae Stewart
McDermott Resigns Seat Amid Lobby Scandal Claim
Representative James T. McDermott of Illinois telegraphed Governor Dunne offering his resignation from Congress. He denied misconduct in the Mulhall lobby inquiry and the censure planned for Thursday was dropped after his resignation.
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Washington
James T. McDermott
Illinois
Dunne
Congress
McDermott
Ulhall
Mulhall
National
Knotty Mediation Challenge in Western Rail Strike
Federal mediators report slow progress in seeking to settle the dispute involving 80,000 railroad workers and Western railroads. Mediator Chambers calls it the toughest mediation faced.
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Chicago, Ill
Tittle
Western Railroads
Chambers
Lawrence Robinson Found Dead in Jail Cell
Boston July 22 Lawrence Robinson facing murder charges in the death of Police Inspector Norton was found dead in his cell after reportedly slitting his throat with a shoeshank, ending his defense attempt.
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Boston
Lawrence Robinson
Norton
Hell
Williams Leads in Oklahoma City Visit for Nomination
After touring Williams headquarters in Oklahoma City, reporters from several state areas noted cautious county reports. The judge's opponents show strong bids, but Williams appears ahead with a confident plurality and upbeat campaign mood remains high.
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Williams
Oklahoma City
Body of Missing Girl Misidentified in Urbana
The exhumed body of a nine year old girl in Potters field was thought to be Miss Katherine Winters. Doctor Winters of New Castle Indiana denied the resemblance and noted hair color differences.
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Urbana
Ill
Potters Field
Katherine Winters
Winters
New Castle
Indiana
Huerta Strips Treasury Before Departure Leaves Crisis
Mexico City July 18 The Carba jal administration faces embarrassment as Huerta departs having stripped the treasury of funds leaving no money to pay government employees Banks may lend aid to tide over the crisis.
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Mexico City
Carbajal
Huerta
Ralph J Brooks Exhibits County Tomato Champions
Ralph J Brooks presents six tomato clusters as county championship contenders this morning. The display showcases Brooks as a leading grower in the area's produce scene.
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Ralph J. Brooks
Normal students endorse Richards at East Central Normal
This morning Sept Richards closed his two week course of lectures at East Central Normal and left for Tonkawa to lecture at the School of Technology. The student body adopted by rising vote a flattering resolution praising Mr Richards for the favorable impression he made during his short stay.
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Richards
East Central Normal
Tonkawa
School of Technology
the Normal
East Central State Normal Students Toast C W Richards
The student body thanks Ardmore City schools Supt C W Richards for modern educational leadership and psychological insight. They praise his influence on state education and belief he can credibly hold the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Signed Committee.
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East Central State Normal
C. W. Richards
Ardmore
Richards
Cruce Breaks Ground for Oklahoma Capitol
Oklahoma City July 206 Governor Cruce led a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new state capitol. About five hundred attendees watched W B Anthony of Marlow turn the first dirt with a silver spade. Cruce urged prayers that no graft or dishonesty mar the construction.
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Oklahoma City
Cruce
Oklahoma New Capitol
W. B. Anthony
Marlow
State Capitol Commission
Chelsea Refining seeks Ardmore plant to process Healdton crude
Chelsea Refining and Healdton Producers have discussed establishing a refinery in Ardmore Oklahoma to handle Healdton crude. The initial plan to move the Chelsea plant to Ardmore fell through and a new proposal aims to build a plant there with a guaranteed oil supply. The plan would utilize the Santa Fe pipeline between Ardmore and Oil City.
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Ringling
Okla
Chelsea Refining Company
Healdton
Ardmore
Chelsea Refining
Chelsea
Oil City
Musicians May Locate in Ada Oklahoma
Mrs. J. T. Bloodworth and family of Waco Texas, noted religious workers and choir masters, plan to locate in Oklahoma after visiting Tulsa. They have not decided exact town but are impressed with Ada as a possible home for sev eral days.
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J. T. Bloodworth
Tulsa
L. P. Bloodworth
Waco
Tex
Okahoma
Indictment for Manslaughter in First Degree
New York July 17 A grand jury returned a manslaughter in the first degree indictment against Mrs Florence Carman The maximum penalty on conviction is twenty years in the penitentiary Prosecutor Smith will not oppose her release on bail and she will plead not guilty New evidence emerged when a black maid said Carman tried to hide something under her left arm as she ran into the house after the shooting of Mrs Bailey
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New York
Florence Carman
Smith
Mrs. Carman
Davis Reunion Outgoing veterans head for Davis event
Several old soldiers and friends departed for Davis to attend the Confederate Veterans reunion beginning there tomorrow. The travelers include S. H. Hargis S. R. Deskin S. H. Murphy Jnc A McCulloch J A Morgan J J Jones J A Dorsey G W Chisler and W H Fisher. Also going were Miss Helen Webb sponsor for the Chickasaw Brigade Lurline Chisler Maude South Mae Stewart sponsor for W L Byrd camp Blaine Cole maid of honor.
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Davis
S. H. Hargis
S. R. Deskin
S. H. Murphy
Jnc
Lurline Chisler
Maude South
Mae Stewart
Blaine Cole
Girl Murdered on Galveston Beach Shocked City Police
Galveston Texas July 21 a white unidentified woman about 22 is found on the beach with a bullet wound and body buried in sand. She is believed murdered and dragged to the shore to hide evidence. A suspicious white man was seen nearby but not located. Police pursue identification and motive amid mystery.
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Galveston
Tex
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Blan’quett
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Armour Man
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Mdermott
Catherine Winters
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Capitol
OL Refinery
Galvestion
Cal Bolin
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