Exiled American Reporter Gerald Brandon Details Mexico Detention
Gerald Brandon, an American newspaper correspondent expelled from Mexico as a pernicious foreigner, says he was held incommunicado in a Mexico City prison from February 26 to March 2. He alleges arrests without warrant and reports his investigation into the Jenkins case and Vera Cruz relief sparked Mexican officials’ ire. He arrived in Nuevo Laredo March 4 in custody of two police, then proceeded to Los Angeles.
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Vera Cruz
Brandon
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico City
Laredo
Los Angeles
Iie
W. O. Jenkins
Puebla
Jenkins
United States
Branson
Child in years is sale of little Florence Lambert
Nashville readers learn of alleged coercive marriage of 11 year old Florence Lambert to 45 year old Ben B. Zumbro. Judge Litton Hickman vows to prosecute those involved in forcing the girl into marriage. Annulment proceedings will be started as Florence remains at United Charities home.
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Nashville
Florence Lambert
Ben B. Zumbro
Litton Hickman
G. B. Kirkpatrick
Zumbro
United
W. S. Yarbrough
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Ad Claims Kidney Cure
A Bogus promotional item extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments claiming wide customer testimony and sworn statements. It states samples via parcel post from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and mentions Ada News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Ada News
Berlin unrest and Kapp movement reported in 1919 upheaval
The Vorwärts offices were occupied and a general strike call circulated as Germany faces counter revolution. Dr Kapp allegedly became chancellor, with figures like Noske and Von Luettwits tied to the monarchist faction and plans to restore royal rule amid wartime leaders’ actions.
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Germany
von Kapp
Kapp
Reichstag
German Agricultural Society
Fatherland Party
Emperor William
Dr. Kapp
von Luettwits
Belgium
Verdun
Cleveland
Ohio
Berlin
Holland
Deserted Wife Seeks Divorce From S G Alexander
Mrs. Vada Alexander sues for divorce in district court from husband S. G. Alexander born of a 1915 marriage at Wamble Arkansas. Three children with plaintiff. defendant abandoned her February 24 1919 from Vaness and has remained away with unknown whereabouts. Plaintiff seeks divorce costs and attorney fee of 650 dollars.
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Vada Alexander
S. G. Alexander
Joseph Anderson
Wamble
Ark
Vaness
Government Watches for Borer Infestation Threat
Washington reports the government is taking extensive steps to guard corn as the premier U.S. crop against the European corn borer. A quarantine ruling by the federal horticultural board may bar foreign stalks and ears of corn or broom corn to prevent further borers entering the country.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Horticultural Board
Seven I W W's Found Guilty of Centralia Murder
In Montesano Washington seven of ten I W W members charged with the Centralia armistice day parade murder of Warren O Grimm were found guilty of second degree murder. Three others were acquitted with Loren Roberts released on insanity grounds.
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Montesano
Wash
Warren O. Grimm
Centralia
Loren Roberts
Bank Report for First State Bank Vaness Oklahoma Feb 28 1920
Publisher's report shows assets including loans and discounts and cash in bank totaling 135,501.46 with liabilities of capital stock surplus and deposits. J I McCauley cashier signs sworn statement March 5 with notary Chas Berger and directors J S McCauley and Helen M McCauley. note mentions Pontotoc county wildcat still raids in Shawnee News.
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First State Bank
Vaness
Oklahoma
State of Oklahoma
of Pontotoc
J. I. McCauley
Chas. L. Berger
Gore launches his campaign amid war-time disloyalty accusations
The long expected entry of Senator Gore into re election campaigning faces harsh scrutiny as his sixteen page frankering plea is described as an apology and justification for war era actions. Postmasters are pressured to distribute the document while Oklahoma voters fault his conduct and allegiance.
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Gore
Senate
United States Senate
Scott Ferris
Oklahoma
Mrs Annie H Cooley Praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Mrs Annie H Cooley of Middlefield Connecticut suffered a severe grip attack and threatened pneumonia. She began using Chamberlains Cough Remedy and quickly improved as chest pains eased cough loosened and expectoration became easy. She speaks highly of the remedy. adv.
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Annie H. Cooley
Middlefield
Conn
Chamberlain
Victory Medal For Principles in Late Liquor Rebellion
Iron River Michigan plans a bronze victory medal to honor the bloodless clash between federal agent Major A V Dalrymple and Prosecuting Attorney Martin S McDonough during the whiskey rebellion days. County commissioners seek designs for a fitting emblem after a facetious suggestion from a local newspaperman.
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Iron River
Mich
Iron County
A. V. Dalrymple
Martin S. McDonough
McDonough
Patent medicine advert promising dizziness relief
An advertisement for Ash Bitters claims it cures dizziness and torpid liver with bowel congestion. It targets men and offers bottles at 1.36 dollars, signed by Bart Smith as special agent.
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Bart Smith
Adv
High Wind Destroys Property in Ada and Vicinity
A severe overnight windstorm in Ada causes widespread damage to homes and outbuildings. W B Cantwell reports his new smoke house, valued at 150 dollars, is blown over along with a shed and contents scattered. He suffers financial losses from the destruction.
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Ada
W. B.cantwell
Bernstorff Travels to Stuttgart to Meet Ebert
Berlin March 15 Count Von Bernstorff former German ambassador at Washington is reported to have gone to Stuttgart to negotiate with President Ebert.
Severe snow storm hits region curbing church turnout
A heavy Friday snowstorm left the area white and dampened Sunday services at Summers Chapel. Attendance was small last Sunday but people are urged to come next week. Various community members visited friends, had dinners, and traveled to Ada for errands. The flu is easing, and Rev. Bond preached an engaging sermon Sunday night. Frank M. Lynn will preach next Sunday at the Chapel during Sunday school.
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Mother Earth
Rev. Bond
Armistead Wood
Wilburn Stone
Mamie Burns
Hightower
W. M. Dibson
Flippin
Ark
Earnest Canineer
J. ’ Stone
Virgil
Lula
L. D. Rutledge
Ada
L. D. Haskins
A. J. Wood
Roger Wood
Earlin Haskins
Villa to Release All Americans
Washington reports relatives of Americans kidnapped by Francisco Villa can relax their fears. A note from Villa promises safe treatment and release of the captives who were seized after a train attack. Joseph Williams, among those captured last week, is part of the group freed without ransom.
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Associated Press
Washington
Francisco Villa
Villa
War Department Co
State Department
Joseph Williams
Williams
America
Konawa Banker Feared to Have Died by Own Action
H. T. King a prominent Konawa banker long based in Oklahoma City is suspected of suicide in New Orleans. A letter from King to his family reported he killed himself before its arrival. Relatives and friends search New Orleans, with no trace found. many believe he is somewhere along the Mississippi. King had been in Oklahoma City for three years after a successful Konawa banking career.
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H. T. King
Konawa
New Orleans
Evening News
Mr. King
Oklahoma
New Orléans
Mississippi
King
Oklahoma City
Woman seeks divorce from cruel husband in district court
Mrs Florence Johnson files suit for divorce from Joseph E Johnson in Ada district court recounting a marriage on November 6 1919 and months of accusations of immorality followed by her removal with two children. She seeks alimony costs attorney fees and restoration of her former name Florence Murray.
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Florence Johnson
Joseph E. Johnson
R. C. Raland
Ada
Defendant
Florence Murray
Herbal remedy ad promises fast indigestion relief
An advertisement for HERBINE claims rapid pain relief from indigestion and pushes fermented matter into the bowels for elimination. It notes Bart Smith as the seller and urges purchase of the remedy.
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Bart Smith
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Noske
Aimee
Jashier
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Helen M. McCauley
Pontotoc County
Shawnee News
Government Printing Office
Sis
Eve Ee
Henry Ford
W. E. Harvey
Fords
Fordson Tractors
Kowawa
New Jersey
Supreme Court
Miami News
REAL
Denison - Sherman
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Cleburne
Res
M. M. Webster Physiclian & Surgeon Office
Rollow Bldg
C. A
Miller Brothers
Y. N. Finley
Ada, Oklahoma
William Esser
Mr. Farmer
William Esser Ada
Okia
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