Beer and Prohibition’s Quiet Debate in Labor Circles
The American Federation of Labor supports tolerance for beer and light wines but predicts limited impact from prohibition. The piece discusses 25 4 percent beer as a potential compromise, possible Supreme Court rulings, and the idea of testing prohibition before deciding on broader changes.
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United States
England
America
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Congress
Samuel Gompers
Federation of Labor
Supreme Court
Women Vote Ideals and Party Lines Discussed
McAdoo suggests women will influence politics by choosing for the public good beyond party lines. Meanwhile Oklahoma mourns Hon. John N. Shepler editor of the Lawton Constitution who died after paralysis in Missouri. At a Philadelphia meeting, the National Women's Trade Union League calls for an educational department to train women for equal jobs with men. One hundred women labor leaders attend.
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McAdoo
John N. Shepler
Lawton Constitution
Fraternity of
Oklahoma
Shepler
Greencastle
Missouri
National Women’s Trade Union League
Philadelphia
Peace Meeting Has Lasted Five Months Accomplishments
The five month Paris conferences produced the Versailles peace treaty with 32 allied nations and Germany. Key players included Wilson Lansing House Bliss Clemenceau and Lloyd George with the League of Nations covenant completed February 14 and plans for colonies under mandatories.
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Versailles
Germany
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Paris
Wilson
Robert Lansing
Henry White
Rome
Edward M. House
Tasker H. Bliss
Georges Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Orlando
England
Price’s
Europe
League of Nations
Council
Oklahoma Congressmen Back Owen for President in Telegram
The Oklahoma congressional delegation telegrammed Governor Robertson endorsing Owen for president. They praise his 12 year Senate record, loyalty to soldiers and farmers, support for the Federal Reserve Act, and leadership during the war. The delegation pledged help and passed resolutions endorsing Owen.
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Washington
J. B. A. Robertson
Oklahoma City
Okla
Dent’ Club
Robert L .Owen
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
Owen
Senate
Ers
Republic
Wilson
House
Senator Owen
Scott Ferris
C. D. Carter
W. W. Hastings
Tom McKeown
Jim McClintic
J. B. Thompson
E. B .Howard
Memorial Service for Pontotoc Soldiers in Ada
A memorial service will be held in Ada on July 4 at 2 p.m. to honor Pontotoc county boys who died in the war with the Hun. General Roy Hoffman of Oklahoma City will speak at East Central State Normal auditorium. Immortals list includes Ada residents David Scott Ephriam Woodward Charles Norton Jesse James Bennett Joseph Webb etc.
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Ada
Pontotoc County
East Central State Normal Building
Roy Hoffman
Oklahoma City
Europe
David Scott
Ephriam H. Woodward
Fitzhugh
Charles Norton
Willard W. Allford
Frisco
Isaac W. Waller
Stonewall
Jesse James Bennett
Joseph F. Webb
Roff
Alva Ross Kitchell
Adam C. Peters
James Bryan Robertson
Chas. W. Cottingham
Tyre Kuykendall
Lula
Jesse H. Click
Horseshoe Ranch
William Henry Brown
Byars
Horace Edward Felton
Center
Huey Cullen Armstrong
Clifford G. Ray
Gray E. Whisenhunt
Percy C. Barton
Norman V. Howard
Gore Consents 10 Judge Ames Nomination Contested
Senator Gore released the nomination of C. B. Ames after weeks in the judiciary. He said the appointment, though personal to the attorney general, could go to any state. Oklahoma's recognition under the administration was a key factor in waiving personal considerations for Ames.
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Gore
C. B. Ames
Judiciary
Judge Ames
Oklahoma
Union
Germans Agree to Sign Peace Treaty Despite Dubious Conditions
Paris reports German plenipotentiary Haniel von Haimhausen delivering a note that Germany will sign the peace treaty unconditionally but with the belief the terms are a peace of violence. The German government says it accepts and signs under duress, stressing the honor of the German people remains intact despite objections.
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Associated Press
Paris
Foreign Office
Haniel von Haimhausen
Germany
Haimhausen
Versailles
Bauer
Weimar
German Republic
M. Clemenceau
Haniel von Haihausen
Nation al assembly approves unconditional peace terms
The Weimar national assembly voted this afternoon to sign the peace terms unconditionally, after the government overcame opposition from those who demanded two conditions.
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Weimar
National Assembly
Grain harvest and social notes from Jones Chapel
Grain is nearly harvested and farmers chop cotton for a second time as crops look well. The column records numerous local visits and social gatherings among residents in Jones Chapel including families of Casey Norton Golden Gwaltney and others with traveling to Francis Union Valley Ada Pickett and Egypt. WWI veteran returnees Will Tyewaters and John McEnally are mentioned along with community meetings at Union Hill.
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G. W. Casey
Francis
Alma Herrin
Opal Gwaltney
Albert Norton
Annie
Jessie Norton
Jim Chapman
Union Valley
Clem McDaniel
W. A. Gooch
Liss Louise Golden
Bertie
Kincie Casey
Bell Allen
Calvin
Eva Norton
Bud Bandy
H. M. Golden
Faulkenberry
Pickett
H. B. Allen
Egypt
Burns
West Byng
Annie Norton
Rosa Ballard
Murry Golden
Gwaltney
Ada
P. Norton
J. P. Norton
John McEnally
Union Hill
Will Tyewaters
Colbert
Edonby
Unclaimed Letters List for Week Ending June 22
Unclaimed letters for the week ending June 22 include Adcox E H Barnett H W Blackman J W Britie Brixey Bond Miss Annie Boone Earl Care O J Williams Bunn Ben Camble Miss Minnie Carter Mr Arthur Craig Mrs Lottie Collins Miss Minnie Cross Miss Enola Dally Miss Ella Fitcher R H Folsome Miss Frances Harvey W H Harry Ed Haskins Sam Hawkins Miss Nancey Herrin Miss Alma Kennedy Mrs Davis Lindsey W C Lyons Miss Fay Loudren Robi Maxberry Miss James McCrikin Miss Dossie Stamps Miss Vera Smith A K Ray Mrs Harry Rich Frank Robinson Miss Ina Roberson W A Rome Miss Rena Rupe Emmett Care Joe Keegan Tyler Sam Thompson Miss Thelma Torresor Jones Sr Nicolas Turner Private Jim Underwood I H Walls Mrs Gladys delivered Walker Mrs Maud Webb Willie Willis Mrs Annie 120Q E 9th Williams Mack Word or Ward Ell Young Thomas
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Adcox
E. H. Barnett
H. W. Blackman
J. W. Britie
Brixey
Bond
Annie
Boone
Earl
Care O. J. Williams
Bunn
Ben. Camble
Minnie
Carter
Arthur
Craig
Lottie
Collins
Cross
Enola
Dally
Ella
Fitcher
R. H. Folsome
Frances
Harvey
W. A. Rome
Rena
Rupe
Emmett
Joe Keegan
Tyler
Sam. Thompson
Thelma
Torresor Jones
Nicolas
Turner
Jim. Underwood
I. H. Walls
Gladys
Lanham area notes and local visits reported
Cotton chopping is the order of the day as residents prepare grain in shocks. Several locals including Floyd McNair, Sam Garner Jr., J M McDonald, C G Hoosier, C A Irwin and others are noted for shopping or transacting business in Stratford Vanoss Ada and Center. Henry Morse returns from France, reports glad to be home in civil life. PATSY.
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Floyd McNair
J. M. McDonald
Stratford
C. G. Hoosier
Vaness
C. A. Irwin
McNair
Burris Horton
J. D. Gear
S. C. Ross
John Eddings
Vanoss
Henry Littus
Tom Tul
Alfred Tennon
Henry Morse
France
E. T
J. T. Turner
G. Bonds
Center
Valma Gaar
Ben Brudgridge
Ada
Jim Barnes
Sam Garner
Patsy
Ada News editor praised for keen instincts and strong work
The Ada News editor is described as having sharp instincts and solid newspaper instincts, likened to a seasoned pro. The comment from the Healdton Herald notes respect for his grasp of good material and steady editorial approach.
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Healdton Herald
Ada News
Ada banker funds Ada Byrd's Mill road work
P A Norris of Ada, president of the First National Bank, funds and operates a road grader on the Ada to Byrd's Mill route for thirty days at his own expense after a bond vote failed. His public spirit is praised as a model for Pontotoc County.
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Holland
United States
Pontotoc County
P. A. Norris
Ada
Norris
First National Bank
Our City
Oklahoma
Pontotoc
Byrd’s Mill
Mr. Norris
Pontetoce County
Hart area rainfall and community notices
A heavy rain visited Hart last Friday noon. Sunday school and singing were well attended. Miss Francis White of Stratford visits cousin Miss Gladys White. Ed MecClary and wife visited Mr. MecClary of Vaness. Miss Mabel Proctor visited Miss Mabe McKnight. Scott King of Roff and Joe White of Vanoss have been chopping cotton for Dode Ward. A bond voting meeting for school buildings is planned Friday at 1 PM with District No. 2 to send a speaker. Various local visits and chores are noted. MISS BIG BONNETT.
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Hart
Francis White
Stratford
Gladys White
Ed MecClary
Mr. MecClary
Vaness
Mabel Proctor
Miss Mabe
McKnight
Scott King
Roff
Joe White
Vanoss
Dode Ward
Marvin Burnett
Hubert McKnight
Ada
Frank Rogers
Mammie Proctor
Dave Menser
Lone Tree
John Jogry
C. L. Brooks
Mr. Tanner
A. J. Wright
Bell View
Big Bonnett
Croix de Guerre Awarded Private Laxton for Bravery
Private Reuben Laxton of the 144th Infantry in the 36th Division received the Croix de Guerre for heroism in the Champagne battle. Wounded by shrapnel and with his pack and overcoat shot away, he endured hours on the edge and was later captured by Germans before being repatriated. He served in Meuse and Argonne campaigns, spent 11 months in France with hospital time, and recently visited his sisters in Oklahoma City before planned return to work at Casden Refining.
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Reuben
Laxton
144Th Inf
142D
Lawton
Meuse
Argonne
France
Camp Bowie
C. F. Bond
Anda Duncan
John Laxton
W. H. McFarlin
Oklahoma City
Casden Refining Company
Wilson to Present Treaty Personally Before Senate
President Wilson plans to leave Brest for home within a week and will personally present the peace treaty to the Senate for ratification upon arrival in Washington. The dispatch notes his expected departure and immediate move to seek Senate approval for the accord.
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Ram sey Beer Bill
The Pennsylvania state senate approved the Ramsey beer bill allowing brews with two and a quarter percent alcohol by a 29 to 19 vote. The measure keeps Pennsylvania as an oasis in the dry era until a national amendment takes effect.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Ramsey House
State Senate
Pennsylvania
Frederick Editor Succeeds Shepler
Governor Robertson yesterday appointed J. L. Newland of the Freder... to succeed Shepler as editor of the Frederick Gazette and to assume duties immediately at the state capital newsroom.
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Frederick
Shepler
Robertson
J. L. Newland
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