Compulsory Examinations Proposed for Health and Marriages
Dr. A N Lewis Oklahoma health commissioner asks for a constitutional requirement for compulsory physical exams for all public food handlers and for prospective grooms. The plan includes 30 days notice before marriage licenses and strict tests for both genders, with penalties for noncompliance as a public health safeguard. Police also report bloodstained overalls tied to the murder of pawn broker N Matjafic, casting doubt on a robbery motive for the killing.
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Oklahoma City
A. N. Lewis
Lewis
Lewis de Clares
Muskogee
Edward Daily
N. Matjafic
Matjafic
Daily
Farmers Plan to Eliminate Middlemen
The National Farmers Union convention opened in Kansas City with delegates from 28 states. The group says it runs a cooperative farm business about 500 million dollars yearly and represents over 80 000 farmers, aiming to expand cooperative sales agencies to remove middlemen.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
National Farmers Union
Ada Woman Calls From Quilt Ad Commercial Quiet
An Ada woman complains after an Evening News ad for quilts triggers nonstop calls day and night. She says the ad's wide readership caused overwhelming demand and would have sold a carload of quilts if she could supply them.
Constantine Backed as King by Greek Election Leader
Athens November 17 former Prime Minister Gounzris, head of the successful party, declared Constantine is our rightful king and said a plebiscite showing popular support will bring him back.
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Athens
Constantine
Gounzris
State social workers convene in Tulsa for three day conference
Mrs Orville Snead, executive secretary of the Pontotoc county Red Cross and United Charities secretary, will attend the Oklahoma State Conference of Social Work in Tulsa November 14 to 16. The program covers family health housing and child welfare with sessions by Governor Brumbaugh and other leaders.
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Pontotoc County
Red Cross
United Charities Association
Oklahoma
Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Effort to Restore Constantin Faces Greek Election Fallout
Paris reports that Venizelos of Greece was defeated in the Saturday election. English and likely French officials may block the return of former King Constantine to Greece, with writers fearing the fallout will worsen near eastern troubles.
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Associated Press
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England
France
Near East
Old Stuff for Him Opposite Cries Do Not Disturb Leader
A public figure dismisses opposition noise as familiar and insists such cries cannot move him. He notes he is accustomed to insults like idiot and blockhead and remains unmoved by the clamor.
New Ada Weekly News Promises Independent Farm Focus
The Ada Weekly News declares a new independent identity starting November 25, focusing on Pontotoc county farms with up to date market reports and agricultural reviews. Luther Harrison to write the editorial page on agriculture and rural issues, aiming to serve both farm readers and general news.
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Pontotoc County
Weekly
Luther Harrison
New Weekly News
Washington states limits on Mexican recognition and Article 27
The state department said no group will deliver U S recognition to Mexico. It is not requiring abrogation of Article 27, provided it does not infringe American rights in Mexico. If Article 27 acts confiscatorily or retroactively, U S recognition would be withheld. The aim is to protect American interests in Mexico.
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Ada Weekly News
Weekly
Evening News
News Publishing Company
Associated Press
Washington
America
Mexico
State Department
United States
Harding Leaves for New Orleans on Southern Trip
President elect Harding travels by special train from Brownsville Texas to New Orleans for a nine day vacation ending with a five hour stay. He will address the New Orleans association of commerce and his reply to the Mexico visit invitation may be decided during the trip within 24 hours.
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Brownsville
Tex
Harding
Mexico
New Orleans
New Orleans Association of Commerce
1920 Election Vote Totals Estimated
Washington reports estimated 1920 election totals with about 28 to 30 million votes cast. Harding roughly 17 to 18 million, Cox 9 to 10 million, Debs about 2 million, Christenson 500 thousand to 700 thousand, Watkins about 200 thousand, and McCauley 25 thousand to 50 thousand.
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Washington
Harding
Cox
Debs
Christenson
Watkins
McCauley
Troops Fire On Greek Disturbers After Election
Athens reports troops firing from several points to disperse after election trouble makers. Authorities fear further clashes may lead to martial law and worry the army could get out of control.
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Associated Press
Athens
Greek Armies Rumored to Revolt for Venizelos
Athens reports rumors of Greek armies loyal to former Premier Venizelos possibly forming a Smyrna republic in Asia Minor. The city remains quiet while troops occupy the parliament building.
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Athens
Venizelos
Republic of Smyrna
Asia Minor
A Little Warmer Says Weather Man
Oklahoma City reports warmer conditions as the state slowly emerges from a cold wave. The 24 hour low at 7 am was 26 degrees, the coldest point reached around 3 am. Forecasters expect continued warming with tonight’s lows between 34 and 40 degrees.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
United States Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Steamer Collision in New York Harbor injures one
The Spanish mail steamer Monserrat with 379 passengers from New York Mexico and the West Indies and the steamer San Larcns from Galveston collided off Staten Island this morning. Monserrat was beached at Fifty Ninth Street Brooklyn in a safe condition and only one passenger who jumped to a tug was injured.
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New York
Monsterrat
Cadiz
Mexico
West Indies
San Larcns
Galveston
Saten Island
Spanish Line
Monserrat
Fifty-ninth Street
Brooklyn
German Foreign Minister criticizes Allied occupation in Germany
Berlin reports Foreign Minister Simons in Cologne denounces Allied occupation forces as excessive and offensive rather than defensive. He cites Rhine bridge heads, large military bakeries, and Belgian troops near the front as evidence of encroachment and questions the cost to Germany.
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Berlin
Germany
Simons
Cologne
Rhine
Murderer Blakely Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair
Robert W Blakely was condemned to the electric chair after a brief jury deliberation in Muskogee county district court He was convicted of murdering his 18 year old stepdaughter at Brushy Mountain The only defense was a mercy plea by his attorney The execution marks the first time a white man from Muskogee county faces death by electrocution The killing followed jealousy over the girl and another man’s attention as testified by Blakelys 12 year old daughter Goldie
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Muskogee
Robert W. Blakely
Blakely
Goldie
Muskogee County
Brushy Mountain
Here
Park Mystery May Be Cleared by Confessions
Chicago police report confessions from two detained youths Marcus Barmberg and Harry Jorgenson clarify the Grant Park deaths of Marie Ramey and Lillian Thompson. They say liquor led to exposure, with the women declining further help. two other men remain sought.
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Chicago
Acresses
Marie Ramey
Lillian Thompson
Grant Park
Marcus Barmberg
Harry Jorgenson
Shriners Initiate In Muskogee Ceremonies Draw Large Crowd
Shriners from Tulsa Oklahoma City Sapulpa McAlester Okmulgee and other towns gathered in Muskogee for the initiation of over 300 novices into the Mystic Shrine with more than 2 000 visitors anticipated by the arrangements committee.
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Muskogee
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Sapulpa
McAlester
Okmulgee
Mystic Shrine
Committee On
Harding to Participate in Elks Memorial
Point Isabel Texas November 9 Senator Harding plans public addresses only for a December 5 memorial in Bedford Virginia and perhaps one or two talks before March 4. He remains devoted to the Elks and will present a non political Bedford address.
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Point Isabel
Tex
Bedford
Elks
Harding
Editorial Faux Pas Over Wedding Report Sparks Anger
A reader criticizes newspaper coverage of a wedding naming the bride and her husband as a noted antiques collector. The exchange focuses on tone and accuracy in reporting the event.
Journal Frat Convention Set for Norman Campus
The Sigma Delta Chi national conclave for male journalists will meet at the University of Oklahoma Norman November 18 19 and 20. Noted writers and newspaper men from across the country are expected. Theta Sigma Phi will host a reception for the fraternity and guests on the evening of November 19.
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Oklahoma City
Sigma Delta Chi
University of Oklahoma At
Norman
Theta Simga Phi
New Greek Cabinet Formed After Election Victory
Athens reports George Rhallis the former premier has formed a new cabinet to replace the Venizelos government after Sunday’s defeat. The ministry will be sworn in Wednesday. Rhallis, aged 80, leads the new administration.
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Athens
George Thallis
Venizelos
Rhallis
Maxwell Fire Destroys Store and Residence in Conflagration
A destructive fire hit Maxwell on Monday destroying the store, residence, barn and feed at G. C. Bond’s property. Losses total about $9,600 with $4,000 insured by Ebey Sugg & company of Ada. Authorities investigate for possible incendiary cause.
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Maxwell
G. C. Bond
Bond
Ebey, Sugg & Company
Ada
Wilson Sends Message to League Head
President Wilson sent a message to Paul Hymans in Geneva extending greetings and expressing hope that the League of Nations assembly’s labors would benefit the civilized world. The note followed Hymans’ expression of sympathy and was unanimously approved by Wilson.
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Wilson
Paul Hymans
League of Nations Assembly
Geneva
Assembly
Orld
Hymans
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