Ferris Voted 10 Draft Congressman Ferris Voted 10
Washington reports Congressman Scott Ferris voted for inclusion of members of Congress on the draft. Clerk South Trimble cites records showing two 1918 votes. Ferris supported the amendment and intended to serve. He later registered at age 41, without exemption, as the armistice arrived before call.
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Washington, D. C
T. P. Gore
Oklahoma
Scott Ferris
South Trimble
House
Clover Suter
Randlett
Okla
Congressional
Trimble
Senate
Gregory
Texas
Ferris
Congress
Washington
Harvest Hands Called by State Employment Bureau
The Oklahoma City employment bureau issued a call for harvest hands with work starting around June 8. Requests began arriving early this week as hot sun and rains hasten harvest in the southwestern state. The office notes a growing back to the farm movement and increasing offers of permanent work to laborers, especially those with families.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
State
Allen Team Schedules June Games Across Denison Ada Heavener Poteau
Special to News Allen Okla June 4 announces Allen will play Denison on June 5 6 Ada on June 13 and 19 20 Heavener and Poteau on June 19 20 and June 26 27 with two days per stop and venues listed as Heavner and Poteau.
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Allen
Okla
Denison
Ada
Heavener
Poteau
Heavner
Heavner and
Divorce Suit Filed In District Court by Bob Cupps
Bob Cupps files for divorce from Mollie Cupps in district court claiming marriage began in 1918 and that Mollie abandoned him in May 1919. Attorneys for plaintiff are King and Crawford.
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Bob Cupps
Mollie Cupps
King & Crawford
Condition of Cotton Crop Lowest on Record
Miami News reports the cotton crop is at its lowest level on record as unrest influences farming. The piece notes widespread support for Mexican rebels driven by hatred of Carranza and fear of the rebels.
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Miami News
Carranza
Washington, D. C
United States
N. C
S. C
Debs Receives Nomination While In Prison
Eugene V. Debs, serving a ten year espionage term at the Atlanta federal prison, was formally notified of his fifth nomination for U.S. president by a Socialist nominating committee. Debs, in prison blues, greeted comrades and delivered a long acceptance speech endorsing socialism and the Russian revolution, while committee members praised his lifelong loyalty to the working class.
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Atlanta
Eugene V. Debs
United States
Debs
Seymour Stedman
Deb
James O’neal
Julius Gerber
Otto Branstetter
Madge Patton Stephens
Terre Haute
Ind
Socialsts
Socialist Party
America
Russia
Proletariat
James O’ Neal
Medicated Liquor Seized Near Katy Station
Sheriff Duncan and T B Brents confiscated ten gallons of medicated liquor and a case of Beef Iron and Wine at Katy station. The medicated booze was en route to Stonewall when seized. now stored in the county museum with wildcat stills and other alcohol. A separate quantity of sake bound for the same party was seized this morning.
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Jake
Katy
Duncan
T. B. Brents
Stonewall
Sheriffs’ Office
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Lovejoy
John Brown
Comrade
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Panama
Ballilakes
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Prop
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