Inlanders Seek Safety on Land
Coastal storm warnings extend from Galveston to Corpus Christi with gusts up to 75 mph and rising tides. Reports indicate civil crews moved to the mainland as Padre and Brazos Islands risk inundation while ships are largely unaffected. Weather observers expect the storm crest to pass by tonight and traffic shows a slight uptick.
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Galveston
Texas Gulf Coast
Gulf
Point Isabel
Padre
Brazos Islands
Corpus Christi
Flower Bluff
Houston
Tex
Southwest Bell Telephone Company
Baromter
Port Arthur
Sims Returns 10 Explain Actions He Took in London Speech
Rear Admiral Sims arrived in New York aboard the Olympic to answer Secretary Denby regarding remarks in his London speech on Irish Americans. A heavy police and dock guard presence greeted him as he landed, with Sims maintaining silence until reporting to the Navy Secretary. He planned to take the first train to Washington and then likely return to Newport.
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Associated Press
New York
Sims
Denby
London
Olympic
Woodrow Wilson
Huse
Third Naval District
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Admiral Sims
Mrs. Sims
Newport
Ada High School To Be Crowded Next Year
Principal A L Fentem warns Ada high school will reach capacity next school year as 125 freshmen join an expected total enrollment over 400. He estimates an eventual limit near 450 without population growth and notes space constraints with rooms allocated to four hours daily.
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A. L. Fentem
Fentem
Ada
Ada and Pontotoc County Prepared for Epidemics
Local physicians say Ada and Pontotoc County are well prepared to withstand typhoid fever and smallpox. Dr. Ross urges typhoid serum treatment for those not yet vaccinated, to reduce cases this year. County health officer reports good sanitary conditions with only a few smallpox and typhoid cases remains.
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Ada
Pontotoc County
S$. SP. Ross
J. A. Deen
Vaness
Roff
Fitzhugh
Dawson Opens Revival in Ada with Dr. J. M. Dawson
Dr. J. M. Dawson pastor of the First Baptist Church of Waco Texas begins a revival in Ada with his wife assisting in choir and group meetings. He stresses practical Christianity and says the church must go to the people. Morning services shift to 11 then 10 when weather allows and outdoor meetings are planned.
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J. M. Dawson
First Baptist Church
Waco
Texas
Dr. Dawson
Ada
Dawson
Banks See Much Relief in Crops
Pontotoc County bankers forecast relief as bumper crops and a $50 million cattlemen loan loom. They say loans keep farmers financed, confidence returns, deposits rise, and oil-fueled prosperity reaches Ada and surrounding communities. The outlook stresses stockmen, exporters, and general business revival with better prices and wider money circulation.
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Pontotoc County
Ada
P. S. Case
Merchants and Planters Bank
Case
C. H. Rives
Oklahoma State Bank
Rives
H. W. Wells
The
Security State Bank
P. A. Norris
First National Bank
Norris
Labor factions claim votes in Denver convention
In Denver on June 22, supporters of John L. Lewis admit that Ladies Garment Workers shifted to Gompers, with three United Mine Workers also switching. Lewis backers hold about 20,000 of 38,294 votes. Gompers claim at least 30,000. The 214 votes from the state central body could decide. A boycott dispute and Volstead Act modification are also in focus as unions push beer rights.
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Denver
John L. Lewis
Federation
Ladies Garment Workers’ Union
Gompers
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Metal Trades and Railroad Organizations
Machinists
Carpenters and Joiners
Irish Republic
Offcers
Executive Council
Congress
Storm Moves North After Texas Coast Hurricane
Dallas reports minimal damage and no fatalities by noon as the hurricane that hit Galveston to Point Isabel yesterday progresses inland. The storm center had not yet reached the coast by 10 AM, with later projections showing continued movement continuing inland.
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Dallas
Galveston
Point Isabel
Traffic restrictions lifted in Pueblo by military order
Pueblo authorities requested relief from traffic rules and the military lifted all restrictions for tourist traffic today. Passes remain required on the streets between dark and daybreak.
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Pueblo
Cota
The Cotton Belt Highway and Ada’s Road Future
Opinion piece urging Ada and Pontotoc county to back a national Cotton Belt Highway corridor. It argues the route will pass through Tulsa and Ada, linking to Texas markets and Dallas Fort Worth, boosting local wealth and resilience during rail strikes. Emphasizes widespread civic support and speculative government designation.
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Cotton Belt
Main Street
Broadway
Kansas City
Dallas
Canada
Mexico
Ada
Tulsa
Henryetta
Okmulgee
Allen
Marshall County
Healdton
Stephens
Texas
Fort Worth
Lone Star
Pontotéc County
Sims to report today for Denby questioning
Rear Admiral Sims is due in Washington from New York and will report to Secretary Denby for questioning over his London spy tale in which he criticized Sinn Feiners in America. Denby plans to receive him tomorrow. Washington police have no guard arrangements for Sims.
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Washington
Sims
New York
Denby
London
America
Admiral Sims
Charles S. Taylor, Boston Editor, Dead at 75
Charles S. Taylor editor and publisher of the Boston Globe died at his home in Boston at age 75 after two heart shocks within a week. He had remained fairly active until shortly before his death.
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Charles S. Taylor
Boston
Associated Press
Chas. S. Taylor
The
Boston Globe
Americans Regain International Polo Trophy in London
The United States defeated Great Britain 10 to 6 in London on June 22 to win the series two matches to none and reclaim the international polo trophy.
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Associated Press
London
America Today
Great Britain
Ertle Elected to Referee Champion Bout
Jersey City official John Henry Ertle was chosen by the New Jersey State boxing commission to referee the Dempsey Carpentier bout on July 2.
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Ertle
Associated Press
Jersey City
John Henry Ertle
Jersey City Today
New Jersey State Boxing Commission
AFL adopts softened Irish sympathy resolution
In Denver on June 22 the American Federation of Labor ends a stormy session by adopting a resolution showing sympathy for the Irish cause while trimming the boycott provisions. supporters of the boycott challenged President Samuel Gompers ruling against reopening the motion. The debate drew loud cheers as the faction opposed to Gompers pressed their case on the floor.
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Denver
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Federation
Lightning kills Bristow farmer in storm
Bristow reports a farmer Lee Haulstein eight miles southwest of town was killed by lightning during a heavy storm. A nearby man was knocked unconscious over an hour but recovered. The storm brought 2.2 inches of rain in an hour and caused local flooding.
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Associated Press
Bristow
Lee Haulstein
Here
City Creates Sewer Districts In Barringer Heights
City commissioners met in the mayor's office and created sewer districts No. 15 and 76 in Barringer Heights. Bids for laying the sewer line will be sought as soon as arrangements are made. Broadway paving efforts were noted with property owners pressing for progress.
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Barringer Heights
Broadway
Better be safe than sorry Ad vertise in the News Want Ad columns
A concise note urging readers to place want ads in the newspaper's classified columns. It suggests advertising as a safer, prudent choice to reach audiences and promote notices or products. The tone is informal and opinionated.
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