Bergdoll Case Before House
The House committee probes Grover Cleveland Bergdoll escape and release from Fort Jay. General Iris says he alone arranged Bergdoll’s release to aid a treasure recovery claim tied to gold buried in Virginia. Harris is recalled. lawmakers press Bergdoll's money motive as lawyers seek a possible share.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Grover Cleveland Beredoll
Philadelphia
Bergdoll
Fort Jay
New York
Virginia
Iris
Army
Harris
Johnson
Kenucky
The First 100 Years Hardest
Read here of centenarians and their life zest across cities. Ann Sissons at 102 planes flights and humor about learning to fly. Melchior Staaf at 100 marks on-houseball with relatives. Mary Potter 107 celebrates birthday and loss of eight children. Manny Oppenheimer 100 heads Veterans Parade. Barr Spangler 100 runs a store and presides at a 74th wedding anniversary with his wife.
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Butler
Melchior Staaf
Stanf
Dwight
Mary Potter
Marietta
Barr Spangler
United States
Good Roads Motor Club Sees Rapid Member Growth
The Good Road Motor Club reports growing membership across surrounding towns. Stratford sends 132 initial fees from 122 new members, plus Ada and Allen boosters contribute 270 and large lists. A proposed highway would pass through Tulsa Sapulpa Okmulgee Henryetta Wetumka Calvin Allen and Ada, with Ada as a strong ally. The club now has 150 members and expects continued growth despite a few skeptics.
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Good Road Motor Club
Dent Stall
Stratford
Q. M. Reed
Ada
Allen Boosters
Tulsa
Sapulpa
Okmalee
Henryetta
Wetumka
Calvin
Allen
John Hadley
H. B. Roach
New Bridge
Roach
Goog Road
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Cited For Whooping Cough
The piece argues the remedy helps whooping cough especially in children under five when opiates are avoided. It claims the illness shortens with treatment, reduces danger, and cites its safe pleasant use in epidemics.
Dirty Dozen Score Victory in Frisco Game
The Dirty Dozen baseball team traveled to Frisco last Saturday afternoon to avenge a prior defeat and won 7 to 3. They have played five games, winning four, and now seek a local game with the Ratford club at Fair Grounds Park on May 5.
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Dirty Dozen
Frisco
Ratford
Fair Grounds Park
Disarmament Debate Flares In Senate Leader Borah Proposes Conference
Washington May 4. Senator Borah Republican of Idaho re introduces a resolution to authorize and request the president to invite Great Britain and Japan to a disarmament conference. He files a motion to suspend the senate rule to speed action. Disarmament advocates plan to press the issue as President Harding favors deferring proposals due to current international relations.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Great Britain
Japan
Harding
House
No Land in State Can Be Owned by Alien Is Ruling
The Oklahoma attorney general holds aliens or non citizens cannot acquire title to or own land in Oklahoma. The constitution ties property rights to U S citizenship under national law and treaties. Aliens residing bona fide may hold lands on the same terms as citizens during residence, with five years to alienate after leaving the state.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
United States
Oklahoma
Aftiens
Union
Proposed overturn sales tax debated in Congress
Washington reports a proposed one percent overturn sales tax to replace the excess profits tax. Factions split over applying the tax to retail purchases only or along the entire sales chain from raw materials to consumer, with example costs like a $35.10 tire carrying a total tax around $1.14.
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Washington
Congress
Faction No
B. S. Orcutt
Wall Street Journal
Horace de Lisser
Ajax Rubber Co
Murder Trial Leads to Jury Deliberations
Testimony detailing the March 11 shooting at the Byrd hotel in this city unfolds as state witnesses describe Marshall and a woman with a child who checked in as Ben Benson and wife. Prosecution cites the hotel owners as key witnesses while Deputy Nebhut’s and Officer McDaniel’s actions are outlined, with jury selection continuing and a verdict outlook set for tomorrow noon.
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B. F. Sanders
East Main
Byrd Hotel
Twelfth and
Townsend
Marshall
Ben Benson
Twelfth
E. J. Jenkins
Jenkins
Barnett
Matthews
Nebhut
Mr. Nebhut
Townsend Avenue
Jenkens
Prickly Ash Bitters Popular for Family Use
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a pleasant purgative with a genial stimulating effect on liver and stomach. It is hailed as good medicine for the whole family and priced at $1.25 per bottle.
Vinita Daily Journal Targets Public Eye Knee Campaign
The Vinita Daily Journal in Missouri reports a campaign to remove the feminine knee from public view signaling growing scrutiny in the Show Me State. The piece frames ongoing social debate and activism surrounding gender representation in public spaces.
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Vinita Daily Journal
Missouri
Evils of Constipation and Health Tips
Notes that constipation can lead to appendicitis and urges regular bowels. Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as an easy, mild remedy to keep bowels regular.
Good Oil Strike In Cecil Andywell No 1 Near Wetumka
In section 9-9-10 near Wetumka Oklahoma the Cecil Andywell No 1 well shows strong gas pressure and oil potential. Operators, Dr Wilboit and associates of Kansas City, expect about 150 to 200 barrels per day once shot, but gas at 1400 feet interrupted oil at 2100 feet. Interest grows as land is deemed productive and a pay well may be formed by Monday.
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News Special Service
Wetumka
Okla
Cecil Andywell No
Wilboit
Americans Hesitate Over Supreme Council Representation
Washington May 4. The United States holds its position on participation in the allied supreme council and reparations commission in abeyance awaiting invitation texts. Officials said the extent of American involvement remains unclear and a formal representation is not yet decided, though an unofficial observer possibility is noted.
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Associated Press
Washington
Allied Supreme Council
Reparation Commission
State Department
United States
Supreme Council
Want to Buy a Home Through Local Want Ads
Readers explore home listings in the local want ads seeking residences for sale. Classified notices highlight houses for sale, with price ranges and locations in the town.
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W. C. Rose
Clarence Chandler
John Morper
W. J. Jones
A. H. Gadberg
W. A. Sanford
E. W. Deathridge
J. D. Soloman
A. R. Rogers
Oklahoma State Bank
C. H. Riv
H. P. Reich
F. J. Stafford
L. A. Ellison
H. J. Hudleston
Asst
Cash
Main and Townsend, Ada, Oklahoma
M. & P. National Bank
M. R. Chilcutt
P. S. Case
Pisa
F. P. Lievallen
J. H. Lucas
New Oxfords
Crawford
Russia
Finch
Coats
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