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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
7
Durango May 30 Carranza refuses to yield to mediators aiming to set up a provisional Mexican government. He states a Constitutionalist government will be completed in a few days with Saltillo as the capital, and he will stall mediators.
Steamed puddings stay light when made with KC Baking Powder and cooked slowly. A Boston Cooking School Magazine recipe by Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill lists ingredients and steps for KC Marble Pudding, including flour, sugar, butter, eggs, chocolate, and vanilla, with instructions to sift dry ingredients and fold in yolks and whites, boiled syrup, and cocoa. The ad invites free recipe packets from Jaques Mfg. Co. Chicago.
West Palm Beach May 16 The capture of John Ashley the murderer of Desoto Tiger a Seminole Indian shows the federal drive to see justice done. Ed Brents tracked Ashley through the Everglades sleeping on the ground subsisting on hard tack and berries before Ashley surrendered and was jailed awaiting trial. Commissioner Sells commended Brents for his pursuit and cited a shift in Indian affairs policy toward earning Seminole trust in Washington.
Advertises binder twine and hay ties for sale at W C Rollow with a 5 21 date. Includes brief procurement prompt for farmers and ranchers seeking supplies.
C D Webster of Coalton who runs an Ada area refinery discussed with Secretary Messenger and local businessmen the possibility of building a refinery in Ada. He liked Ada and hinted a strike nearby could seal the deal, noting crude oil could be shipped in or a pipeline to the Allen field might be extended. Webb previously spent years refining in Pennsylvania and Kansas.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for chronic coughs and throat and lung trouble. It features a user named Jennie Flemming of New Dover Ohio and promises relief or money back with a 50 cent bottle, available at druggists. It also mentions Bucklen’s Amica Salve for pimples and ties from W C Rollow.
The three year old Lucile Felter of Roff died Friday as reporters note a family sorrow. A grain of gossip follows with ads for Kickapoo Worm Killer. Laurence Irving perished with wife when the Empress sank. survivor accounts tell how Irving aided Mrs Irving and chose to help others before himself.
May 30 report from Quebec notes Canadian Pacific figures list 1032 dead, conflicting with Montreal headquarters totals. Local officials report 355 saved from a ship with 1387 aboard.
Rimouski reports 230 Empress victims laid side by side in pier sheds their shrouds fleeting as agony. A mother clings to a daughter a cross at her chain. A man bears $2000 belt as life belts fail in the vortex. Storstadt arrives Montreal bound with no survivors boost tally to 934 dead. Empress carried 1367 souls. saved 159 passengers and 237 crew.
Rimouski May 30 Captain Arthur Morris of the Salvation Army in Toronto recounts his Empress disaster survival. He says he reached the deck rail as the ship tipped and was swept away but swam to safety with little panic as passengers, in night clothing, whispered amid the catastrophe.
New York May 29 Lieutenant Becker convicted of procuring Herman Rosenthals murder was sentenced to die in the electric chair during the week of July 6. He remained composed as he was led to his cell and will be moved to Sing Sing death house tonight or tomorrow. An appeal will stay execution until the court of appeals decides, possibly months. Guthrie Ok May 29 Rev Edward Hyslop voted Oklahoma Methodist University chancellor succeeding Dr George H Bradford who resigned to join Chautauqua and lyceum tours.
The product Herema promises a refund if it fails to cure itch ringworm and tetter and other skin diseases. Hunt's Cure is touted as a standard medicine for skin ailments. Ask a druggist to see the guarantee with each package. Price 4 50e. A B Richards Medicine Co Sherman Texas.
Stonewall High School closed a very successful term Friday evening with exercises. Ten graduates and eight eighth grade diplomas were awarded. Co. C. Williams of Ada delivered an eloquent address that left a splendid impression on the large crowd. Patrons call it one of the most successful terms, and Supt. Pierce was elected to another term.
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