Fatal Shooting in Pool Hall by Officer Harris
Charley Braddy was shot and killed Friday afternoon by Policeman L O Harris after a fight in a pool hall on East Main street. Harris surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Duncan. Braddy died about an hour later at Mrs. Georges residence. Witnesses dispute exact shots and motive, with some saying four or five rounds were fired. Harris previously clashed with Braddy last summer during an attempted arrest, and neighbors express sympathy, believing Harris acted in self defense.
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Charley Braddy
L. Oo. Harris
Braddy
Harris
B. J. Corn
Ed Harrison
Bradd
Pontotoc County Pupils Receive Eighth Grade Diplomas
The News lists Pontotoc County pupils who passed eighth grade diplomas. Miss Irba McCulloh of Center had the top average at 98, with nine perfect or near perfect scores across thirteen branches. Ruby Viney ranked second with an average of 95 2 5, achieving 100 in four branches. The Ada class is omitted.
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T. F. Pierce
Pontotoc County
Center
Aton Strickland
Stonewall
Irba MccCulloh
Ruby Viney
Cure Catarrh with Ponayo Remedy
An ad touts Ponayo Catarrh Remedy containing potassium iodide to restore mucous membranes and prevent consumption. It claims full cure and offers a money back guarantee through Ponayo Druggists at The Madox Drug Co.
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Wwe
Ponayo
Madox Drug Co
Lawyers Discuss the Recall Conference in Chicago
In response to a call by the Illinois State Bar Association representatives from most state bar groups met at the Hotel La Salle to discuss judicial recall and court reform. Horace Kent Tenney opened the conference and Stephen S. Gregory spoke at the initial session as the two day meeting began.
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Illinois State Bar
Stephen S. Gregory
The
American Bar Association
Carpenters Endorse Good Roads Movement
A Ada Oklahoma note dated April 24 1912 reports local Carpenters and Joiners of America in regular session passing resolutions endorsing the good roads movement. Endorsements are highlighted as valuable to advancing the effort.
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Ada
Okla
Loca
Amici
Good Roads Movement
C. F. Brashear
M. A. Welch
Sec’y
Westminster Abbey's historic role in world events
The text asserts Westminster Abbey has shaped world history over the last millennium. It claims the site marks two thousand years since a heathen temple stood there and cites a supposed rebuilding in 178 to host a church built by a king named Lucius to promote Christian faith.
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Westminster Abbey
Lucius
Need Mental Stimulation Drives Awakening Through Pleasant Beauty
People trapped in routine thoughts grow dull and physically sluggish. Their eyes lack luster and skin sallow as they seek mental stimulation. If beauty is the result, it should be pleasant and uplifting to awaken the mind.
Judge’s comic quip on “independent gent” term recounted
London Chronicle recounts a case where a witness used the phrase independent gent for a party. Justice Wightman quips that it is short of a gentleman, highlighting legal humor about offensive abbreviations commonly blamed on language.
Old Writers Overlook Brain Mind Link Says Ancient Thinkers
The text notes that ancient writers believed the mind resided in the heart or other organs and had no concept of the brain’s role. Aristotle is cited as claiming the brain mainly cooled the heart’s blood, reflecting limited early understanding of brain function.
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Aristotle
Messengers Honored for Efficient Service Across Continents
The London District Messenger Company chairman presented a messenger boy with a medal for bearing a special message to Liege and Brussels. He praised the company messengers who have been sent from London to Italy Switzerland Turkey France Germany America and South Africa.
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London District Messnger Company
Liege
Brussels
London
Italy
Switzerland
Turkey
France
Germany
America
South Africa
Pilgrims to the Holy Land Visit Mecca and Medina
Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land in Syria are described as fewer in number than Muslim pilgrims who aim to visit Mecca and Medina. The article notes the Mohammedan duty to perform pilgrimages to the birth and burial places of the Prophet before death.
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Holy Land
Syria
Arabia
Mecca
Medina
Some Goodin Family Quarrels
A special observer notes that family quarrels can clear the air and lead to peace or a removal of bad rubbish after the emotional bruises heal. The remark suggests quarrels may have constructive outcomes within families.
Change of Residence Testimony Sparks Double Standards
A minister's wife who testified she had 30 homes in eight years is deemed competent to sympathize with a preacher's daughter who claimed she was born along the South Shore. The remark highlights social tensions and perceptions in local courts.
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South Shore
Boston Transcript
Ship's Pet Ram Found by Divers at Cowes
London Punch recalls a ram found by divers from the Hawke at Cowes weighing several tons. The old lady remark notes ships may have pets as regiments do.
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Cowes
Hawke
London Punch
April Rainfall Surpasses Monthly Average
Thursday afternoon rainfall measured 1.57 inches, raising April totals above the monthly average for the year.
Johnson on An Introduction to Literary Works
A concise quotation analysis of Samuel Johnson stressing the aim to describe a work’s content and proper execution. It emphasizes clarity, scope, and the ideal method for an introductory overview.
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Samuel Johnson
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Persons cling to the idea of avoiding cameras while demanding proofs, showing the tension between privacy and verification in public discourse.
Florida primary set with Wilson Underwood race
Jacksonville April 29 voters will choose presidential and gubernatorial nominees in a statewide Democratic primary. Presidential endorsement focuses on Woodrow Wilson and Oscar W Underwood with only their names on the ballot. Five candidates seek the governorship Cromwell Gibbons Park M Trammer John W Watson William H Milton and E M Semple.
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Wilson
Underwood
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Oscar W. Underwood
Cromwell Gibbons
Park M. Trammer
Lakeland
John W. Watson
Miami
William H. Milton
Marianna
E. M. Semple
Key West
Prompt Mixes Purpose and Playful Labor
A quote exchange contrasts adult misdirection with a child friendly aim. The dialogue highlights a parent’s confusion over utility versus manageability, while an agent presents a tool described as suitable for child use. The exchange underscores practical challenges in aligning tasks with child capabilities.
It Happens Only in Fiction Quote Sparks Debate
A line from H. G. Wells appears in the American Magazine asserting romance fiction excuses strenuous effort by a man only to return as sweet and entertaining. The remark highlights genre assumptions about male labor and domestic bliss.
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H. G. Wells
Life Essay Echoes Through Time and Teeth
A compact reflection titled by a playful nudge from Ali Baba compares life to the fragile gap between losing a bite and losing a bite. The speaker toys with a paradox of endurance and decay, implying time's grip as teeth fall away. The tone blends whimsy with mortality.
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Ali Baba
No. The Quiet Virtues that Linger in City Slums
A observation on private virtues enduring in the poorest urban homes. The author notes that even in the lowest slums of big cities, beauty and good character persist in everyday life despite hardship.
More Often Than Not quoted by Galvez on enemies and friends
A Galvez cn News quotation notes that a man may be his own worst enemy yet lack friends to bury him highlighting social irony and public commentary.
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Galvez
Cn News
Pontotog Co Socialists Launch New Paper
The Pontotoc County Socialist debuts Vol 1 No 1 published by the Socialist Co operative Publishing Co under Ada’s Socialist party. Editor A L Vandiver and secretary treasurer W F Kaiser announce Ada headquarters with printing in Iola Kansas.
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Pontotoc County
Socialist Co-operative Publishing Co
Socialist Party of
Ada
A. L. Vandiver
W. F. Kaiser
Iola
Kansas
New Tuberculosis Preventorium Opens in New Jersey
Governor Wilson and Mrs. Grover Cleveland attended the opening of the Tuberculosis Preventorium for Children in Farmingdale New Jersey. The $156,000 home is the only U S facility caring for children of TB parents until their homes are safe. It has saved about 400 children from developing tuberculosis in two years.
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Woodrow Wilson
Grover Cleveland
Farmingdale
N. J
Preventorium
Louisiana Centennial Celebration In New Orleans
New Orleans marks the 100th anniversary of Louisiana’s admission to the Union. The Louisiana Historical Society hosts historical exercises banquets parades and pageants through the entire week celebrating the state’s early and later history.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Louisiana Historical Society
Uniform Milk Standards Meeting In Louisville
Uniformity of methods and standards in certified milk production will be discussed by the American Association of Medical Milk Commissioners during a two day session in Louisville. Medical men and health authorities from major U.S. cities will attend, aiming to conserve child life through standardized milk.
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Louisville
American Association of Medical Milk Commissioners
United States
Effort Made to Save Life of Richeson
Boston April 25 The hearing on the appeal for commutation of the death sentence of Clarence V T Richeson the confessed slayer of Avis Linnell will be before Governor Foss tomorrow morning Counselors Morse and Lee will seek commutation and the governor will decide if it goes to the executive council It is argued that Richesons confession saved the state the expense of trial an estimated forty five thousand dollars
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Boston
Mass
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Foss
William A. Morse
John L. Lee
Lynchburg
Executive Council
Richeson
News WANT COLUMN Is Your Agent For Results
A compact want column invites readers to hire an agent for reliable results. It promises clear service, quick responses, and proven success in securing opportunities and outcomes tailored to each client’s needs.
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Pontotog CO
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