Germans Were For Col. House in 1916 Dispatches
Berlin reports publicized letters from Count Von Bernstorff to Gottlieb Jagow show he urged the German foreign office to engage Col. E M House as President Wilsons representative. The letters describe House as neutral and discreet and capable of improving relations and peace prospects.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Col. E. M. House
Foreign Office
Count von Bernstorff
Washington
Europe
Wilson
Gottloib Jagow
Colonel House
Unitedd States
Ignat von Bernstorff
Sipuperior
Jovern
Germany
England
United States
Bern
Venus
Mexias
Mexico
Villa
Five Suspects Plead Not Guilty in Local Burglary Case
Four Negroes arraigned in Justice Court for a Department Store burglary face trial after pleading not guilty. Attorneys stated the group, tied to the August incident, will undergo preliminary examination as the case moves forward.
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Ednesday’s
bureglariz_w’s
US Senate rejects Armenian mandate plan amid Democratic support
Washington May 27 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed a proposal to grant a U S mandate over Armenia but the full body rejected executive power for President Wilson. The vote favored opposing the Armenian mandate and indicated Congress would not authorize a mandate despite Democratic backing. Armenian delegates were invited to Moscow per French intelligence. U S cattle numbers were reported at 68 132 000.
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Shington
Wilson
Armenia
Senate
Villa-Zap
Obregg
Congress
Gore Ordered Pass Not To Attend Hobart Picnic
The Milligan Goodson Post of the American Legion in Hobart Okla sent a telegram asking Senator T P Gore to stay away from Hobart. Gore was to be principal speaker at a farmers picnic that failed to materialize and he used the speech to attack the administration and opponent Scott Ferris while defending wartime tactics.
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Hobart
Okla
Milligan Goodson Post
American Legion
T. P. Gore
Mountainview
Gore
Farmers Union
Scott Ferris
Germany
Texas Democrats Endorse Wilson Administration At State Convention
Texas Democrats closed their state convention by unanimously approving the Wilson administration. Delegates elected to the national convention in San Francisco include 36 with one vote each, among them three women and 16 delegates at large. The convention adopted a resolution commending Wm. G. McAdoo as a strong presidential prospect.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Wilson
San Francisco
Wm. G. McAdoo
Record flight topples altitude mark at Kelly Field
Lieut. Harry Weddington climbed to 20,081 feet at Kelly Field with three enlisted men aboard in one hour 25 minutes, then completed the return flight in 15 minutes. The test carried three passengers and a pilot as the world record for airplane altitude was surpassed.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Kelly Field
Harry Weddington
Gentry Brothers Animal Circus To Exhibit In Ada
Gentry Brothers bring an enlarged and improved children's favorite show to Ada on Thursday June 1 with two performances, afternoon and night. The wild animal circus joins domestic pets and top human performers, plus a new street parade with bands and calliope music on the principal streets for small spectators.
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Gentry Brothers
Ada
Gentry Bros
Port Said deemed the wickedest place on earth by chaplain
Brigadier General J. H. Bateson, Wesleyan chaplain, told soldiers in Cardiff that Port Said tops his list of sin. He compared Port Said with Calcutta Bombay and Madras, saying he witnessed more sin there in one hour than in all his East experiences.
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Cardiff
Port Said
J. H. Bateson
Wesleyan Chaplain
Calcutta
Bombay
Madras
London
Ismalia
Young Chinese Students Study Tea Science and Trade
At Anh' China many youths enroll in scientific courses focusing on tea culture and tea trading. The program aims to deepen knowledge of tea production, processing, and market practices among new generations.
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Anh
China
Palmer Campaign Contributions Reported for Democratic Nomination
Washington May 26 contributions to Attorney General Palmer's campaign fund totaled 59610 dollars as reported by campaign manager C C Carlin of Virginia. The largest donor was James NeClurg Gusey of Pittsburgh giving 10000 dollars. Next was former Federal Judge J Perry treasurer of the Palmer group with 2000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Palmer
C. C. Carlin
Virginia
James NeClurg Gusey
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
J. Perry
Palmer Organization
Carlin
Martial Law Sought in Sequoyah County Oklahoma
John A. Whitehurst, head of the Oklahoma state board of agriculture, asked Governor Robertson to declare martial law in parts of Sequoyah county and send state troops to protect property. He cited open defiance, resignation of tick law inspectors, and a string of dipping vat destructions totaling fifteen.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
J. B. A. Robertson
John A. Whitehurst
State Board of Agriculture
Sequoyah County
Whitehurst
Oil Men Taken Prisoners in Mexico Near Tampico
Two Americans Homer Carr and a man named McDonald were reported captured at Jiminez Chihuahua by the American consul in Chihuahua. McDonald likely M C Donald of Vernon Texas, and Carr a mining engineer for American Melting and Refining Co. from Pennsylvania.
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Associated Press
Washington
Homer Carr
McDonald
Jiminez
Chihuahua
State Department
M. C. Donald
Vernon
Texas
Mexico
Huasteca Petroleum Company
Tampico
Mississippi
American Melting and Refining Company
New York
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati man donates 5000 to General Wood campaign fund
William C. Proctor testified at a senate investigation that he advanced 5000 dollars to Major General Leonora Wood’s presidential campaign fund. He said the amount was more than the total contributions from other sources to her fund.
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Washington
William C. Proctor
Cincinnati
Leonora Wood
Senate
Proctor
Plea of Guilty in Lawrence Disturbance and Pistol Charge
Millard Whitson was arraigned in Justice Andersons court on two charges carrying a pistol and disturbing the peace in Lawrence. He pled guilty to both and was fined 25 dollars for the pistol and 1 dollar for the disturbance, with total fines and costs of 45.20 dollars. He paid one assessment and gave a stay bond in the other.
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Millard Whitson
Justice Anderson
Lawrence
Abandoned Mexican Orchards Revert to Cactus Lands
Numerous fruit orchards on abandoned Mexican farms are converting back to cactus land. The shift reflects land use changes as property owners abandon cultivation. Local authorities monitor ecological and economic impacts affecting rural communities.
Wilson vetoes Republican peace resolution over Versailles stance
President Wilson sent a message to Congress vetoing the Republican peace resolution. He warned the measure would damage U S honor and that rejecting the Versailles treaty showed the United States preferred its own interests, omitting key war aims.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
White House
Germany
United States
Vagrancy arrests lead to mayoral trial plan
Police detained Bill Chance Ed Price and another man on vagrancy charges. Arraigned in police court they pled not guilty and face trials before the mayor tomorrow as officials prepare to arrest more idle citizens.
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Bill Chance
Ed Price
Summer Term To Open Friday Morning Has Good Prospects
The report notes strong prospects for the summer term opening Friday morning. RAM and WAS discuss orders from the United States and mention Venetian bead and large-manufacturer trade, but the readable text is fragmented and uncertain.
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United States
Ram
Was
Genera
Evoir
Vera
No Troops Sent In Sequoyah County Oklahoma
Oklahoma City May 26 The adjutant general's office awaited word from Governor Robertson on a request by John W Whitehurst President of the State Board of Agriculture for troops in Sequoyah county districts declared in revolt against the tick dipping law Northern Sequoyah county is divided with big stock men favoring compliance and many small herd owners opposing law officials say the situation is out of hand awaiting word from the governor to dispatch troops to enforce the measure.
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Oklahoma City
Adjutant General’s Office
Robertson
John W. Whitehurst
State Board of Agriculture
Sequoyah County
Sallisaw
Okla
Sequoyah
Whitehurst
Will Investigate Carranza's Death
Mexico City reports a formal inquiry into the death of President Carranza. A four member commission named by Generals Obregon and Gonzales submits a report listing ten points proven by witness stories and notes some other accounts are unconfirmed and unreliable.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Carranza
Rodolfo Herrero
Carranza Party
Obregon
Gonzales
Tlaxcalantongo
Better Roads in Prospect for Pontotoc County
Improvements planned across four Ada area routes. Byng road on west of the railroad to Shawnee to be surfaced using county convicts. engineers expect it to become one of the state’s popular routes. Center road near Sandy Creek to be straightened with a new concrete bridge and potential asphalt paving from National Rock Asphalt, possibly funded by offer to pave several miles. A southern mountain road survey prepares for steep-grade cuts to connect with Bankhead highway toward Johnson county. Allen road discussed with county officials to secure federal aid and create a premier state road.
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Pontotoc
Ada
Byng
Shawnee
Sandy Creek
National Rock Asphalt Company
P. H. Deal
Sandy
Bankhead
Johnson County
Allen
Warren
E. Moore
Bruce
Mason
Boardman Company
Brumley and Laughlin
Secretary Daniels Complains of Steam Roller Employed on Him
May 26 Daniel s told the senate naval investigating committee that a steam roller was being used on him and he would appeal to the full committee. Chairman Hale pressed an unfair unfounded statement about conditions of American war ships when the war began. Senator Pittman warned he would protest on the senate floor against the character of questions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Hale
Pittman
Nevada
Senate
Parish Chapel Evening Talks On School Consolidation
Superintendent Figya and Esquire Joseph Anderson spoke at Parish Chapel addressing Parrish Chapel district. Mr Floyd explained steps toward consolidating the district with Center and neighboring areas and outlined actions needed to establish a consolidated school system.
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Vention County
Figya
Esquire
Joseph Anderson
Parrish Chapel
Mhare
Floyd
Consolidated
Sehogls
Distriet
Othey
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