Balkan War Suffering Report Deluges Turkish Capital
Washington reports from Ambassador Rockhill in Constantinople cite about 14 100 sick and wounded in the capital with cholera cases among soldiers and thousands of refugees in Ottoman care as Red Cross estimates reach toward 75 000 sick and wounded overseas. Bernard N. Baker travels to Europe to monitor Balkan conditions while American missionaries number about 300 in Turkish lands.
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Tchatalia Field
Texas A. and M. Defeats Oklahoma Sooners
Houston November 1. Football champions of the Southwest reclaim the title as A and M. College defeats Oklahoma 28 to 6. Captain Bell leads the red and white to a decisive sixty-minute battle on the gridiron.
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A. & M. College
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Way to solve mystery of headless body
In Providence Rhode Island authorities aim to solve the headless woman murder case opened in the superior court today. The body was found June 25 in the Slackstone River near Woonsocket, weighted and tied with a rope, with no head to aid identification after months of searching.
Founder of Appeal to Reason Shoots Self in Home
J A Wayland founder and owner of the Appeal to Reason a Socialist weekly in Girard Kansas killed himself last night A note found on a book said the struggle under the competitive system isn t worth the effort Friends cited despondency over his wife s death in an automobile wreck a year ago Wayland 58 founded the paper fifteen years ago and faced a federal court charge over defaming an official at Leavenworth prison He had edited papers in several states and founded a Socialist colony at Ruskin Tennessee.
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J. A. Wayland
Appeal To Reason
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Fort Scott
Kan
Leavenworth
Fred Warren
Appeal To
Reason Today
Harrisonville
Puendlo
Colo
Greensburg
Ind
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Tenn
Bennington Woman and Daughter Arrive for High School Start
Mrs. J. T. Dodson and her daughter Sadie arrived yesterday to stay with grandmother Mrs. J. C. Roland. Sadie will enroll in the high school while Mrs. Dodson returns home this morning.
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Bennington
Sadie
J. C. Roland
Southern Daughters of the Confederacy Convene in Washington
Representatives of about 70 000 Daughters of the Confederacy gathered at Continental Memorial Hall for the 19th annual convention led by president general Mrs Alexander S White of Paris Tennessee. Delegates opened with greetings and organization and later visited Arlington to witness the cornerstone laying for a Confederate memorial in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Arlington National Cemetery
Roland Wins County Attorney Office Decision
Judge McKeown ruled R. C. Roland is entitled to the county attorney position immediately under the statutes. Roland and deputy A M Roxton take charge and begin duties. The paper wishes them well and expects enforcement of the law. A suggestion proposes a new crossing over the D C near the depot to save distance and crossing one track.
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Tom D. McKeown
R. C. Roland
Mr. Roland
Thanksgiving Proclamation Sets Thanksgiving for Nov 28
President Taft issues the Thanksgiving proclamation calling on Americans to observe the day on November 28. He notes a year of prosperity, peace at home and abroad, strong self-government, and favorable harvests, urging gratitude to God and humble prayer for mercies to endure. Done at Washington November 7 1912 with Taft’s signature and Acting Secretary Adee.
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Taft
United States of America
William Howard Taft
Akin Arrested in Los Angeles Amid Oklahoma Cashier Fraud
Oliver H. Akin former legislator and author of the Akin school bill is in custody in Los Angeles after disappearing from Norman last week after cashing numerous worthless checks. Oklahoma authorities seek a requisition for his return to face charges from J. R. Holland Dry Goods Co. Sheriff J. B. Sale arrived with papers and Governor Cruce is asked to authorize a Californian requisition. Norman County Attorney George Graham will prosecute if required.
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Oklahoma
Los Angeles
Oliver H. Akin
Norman
J. R. Holland Dry Goods Company
J. B. Sale
Cleveland County
Lee Cruce
California
Man County
George Graham
Akin
News WANT COLUMN Sets Bold Agent Goals For Results
A want column promotes confidence and determination, urging readers to pursue decisive action. It frames results as achievable through disciplined planning and focused effort, positioning the column as a motivational guide for personal and professional aims.
Oklahoma Democracy Dominates State Legislature
Early returns show a heavy Democratic majority in the 1913 Oklahoma Legislature. In the lower house 77 Democrats are certain with 16 Republicans and 5 in doubt. the Senate stands at 21 Democrats elected of 24 standing, plus 15 holding over, totaling 26 Democrats to 2 Republicans with 6 holding over. In Oklahoma County E L Sheldon plans to contest the fifth representative seat against Charles DeFord alleging illegal votes.
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Oklahoma County
E. L. Sheldon
Edmond
Charles DeFord
Cotton prices trend higher on good weather and steady demand
The cotton market shows fluctuating but upturned prices with bales selling around 12.50. Strong weather boosts arrivals today, signaling continued supply and positive momentum for the season.
Cotton Receipts Climb as Prices Hold Strong
The market reports near 8,000 bales received with cotton selling at 12.25. Favorable weather aids opening frosted balls and portends heavy receipts for days ahead. Season totals reach 7,694 bales with 6,769 yard receipts and 925 round-bale equivalents, versus about 1,000 bales higher a year earlier.
Ferns and Howell to Meet in Ten Round Bout
Indianapolis Athletic Club has arranged a boxing show for tomorrow night. The main event features Clarence Ferns of Kansas City versus Tommy Howell of Philadelphia in a ten round bout. Both fighters are considered evenly matched and the contest is highly anticipated.
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Clarence Ferns
Kansas City
Tommy Howell
Philadelphia
Cruce Issues Requisition for Akin in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City November 11 Governor Cruce has issued a requisition for Oliver H Akin wanted in Norman on a charge of obtaining property by false pretenses. The case involves a $26 76 check with $17 goods bought at J R Hollands store and questions of fund insufficiency. Akin was tracked to Los Angeles where Sheriff I B Sale and railroad agents identified him by face. A telegram from Los Angeles police Chief C E Sebastian confirmed the demand for return. Akin calls the move political and his wife pleads against the requisition.
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Oklahoma
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California
Oklahoma Progressive party to hold state conference
Oklahoma City. The state Progressive committee calls a 2 p.m. November 39 meeting at the Skirvin hotel to sever ties with the Republicans and plan a state campaign two years hence. Alva J. McDonald and Orvel J. Johnson sign the call urging grassroots organization and note permanent party headquarters on the Oklahoma building’s second floor.
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Fourth and Broadway
Ladies’ Progressive Association
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McDonald
Progressive Party
Wilson
Republican Party
Train Wreck Near Montz Louisiana Kills Thirty
A Yazoo and Mississippi Valley freight collision near Montz 27 miles north of New Orleans killed about thirty people and injured at least fifty. An excursion train rear ended. cars burned and bodies cremated. Debris and death toll updated as 14 dead and 90 wounded.
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Marly
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Baton Rouge
Western Union Pension Plan Extends to 1913 Start
The Western Union Telegraph Co announces an expanded pension system to begin January 1, 1913. The plan grants a pension of one percent of the average annual pay for each year of service, with a minimum of $20 per month, to male employees at 60 and female employees at 55, including sickness or disability benefits tied to length of service.
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Western Union Telegraph Co
Pioneer citizen H Woodard returns to Shawnee
H Woodard, an early resident of Adam's citizens, who had been in town earlier in the week, returned to Shawnee Monday afternoon.
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H. Woodard
Adam
Shawnee
Oil Company Directors Inspect Ada Field in Wisconsin
E. A. Darling and James Turriff of Wisconsin, directors of Badger Oil Co., are in the city reviewing the Ada field situation. Their visit is expected to push the company toward a definite faction and determine whether they will operate further in the field.
Boy Hurt as Wagon Wheel Runs Over Leg
This afternoon M. B. Howells small son fell from a moving wagon and was painfully injured when the wheel passed over his right leg.
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M. B. Howell
Democrats Poised to Control United States Senate
Early returns from state legislative races show Democrats moving toward Senate control with Colorado Nevada and Montana adding seats to a 47 43 margin. Nine states yet to decide keep Democrats optimistic for the needed two seats while the House Republican opposition steadies. Cannon loses large but Gillette of Massachusetts to replace him on the appropriations panel.
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