Fearless Black Soldiers of France
United Press reports on the French Turcos called the Black Army of France organized by Col Maugin in 1911. Recruited from Algeria Senegal Dahomey Guinea Sudan Morocco Tunis and more, these light infantry fighters are described as fearless with extreme endurance, discipline, and a willingness to die for France. The piece cites praise from Col Maugin Gen Langlois and Gaulois about their impact and legacy in European wars including Napoleon and 1870.
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United Press
Paris
la Force Nice Noire
France
Maugin
Algeria
Senegal
Soudan
French Guinea
Dahomey
Tunis
Morocco
Langlois
The
Temps
Bennal
Europe
Napoleon
Malakhoff
Africa
Carter seeks new per capita payments for Choctaws and Chickasaws
Congressman Carter asks Indian Commissioner Sells to recommend adding 300 per capita for Choctaws and 200 for Chickasaws in the next Indian appropriation bill to balance the tribes. Chickasaws now receive 100 and the pledge to divide funds by March 4 1907 has been delayed eight years. Separately, French investors expect over 4 million tons of Algerian ore exports annually after a decade of concessions.
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Washington
Congressman Carter
Cato Sells
Congress
Carter
Religion Drives Russian War Spirit As Priests Lead
In war coverage from Berne and Petrograd, authorities describe Russia’s holy war motive. Orthodox priests march with troops, blessing and urging on soldiers as faith unites peasants and educated classes against Germany. The article notes fatigue with luxury and praises peasant devotion fueling militia resolve, while warning of martial zeal shaping the campaign. A separate item reports a Cleveland woodworker mounting a bench on a wheeled cart towed by a car to power a band saw and tools.
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Petrograd
Japan
Franz Joseph
Russia
Holy Synod
Germany
Evry
Cleveland
New Banking and Currency System Changes in U.S. History
Washington outlines changes and pending actions in the U S banking and currency system driven by World War I needs. It notes removal of the forty percent government bond restriction, debates over state banks issuing currency, old taxes on non national bank issues, and amendments to expand lending and reserve rules favoring Southern cotton farmers and small Southern towns.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Congress
Senate
Aldrich Vreeland
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Treasury Department
Owen
Federal Reserve System
South
Prairie Oil and Gas Company halts Oklahoma crude purchases
Prairie Oil and Gas Company announced it would stop buying oil from Oklahoma fields, cutting 65,000 barrels daily trade effective tomorrow. The move followed a Corporation Commission price order setting a minimum 65 cents and amid threats of violence and dynamiting rumors. Oklahoma producers convene to find ways to respond while fields face a heavy blow from the halt.
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Muskogee
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Oklahoma
Prairie
Corporation Commission
Prairie Company
Cruce
Independence
Kan
Origin of the European War
William G. Shepherd argues the Sarajevo assassination and Austro-Hungarian ultimatum triggered a chain reaction. He links Serb support, Russian moves, and mobilizations across Europe to a long rivalry over dominance in the region, turning words into war. The piece frames Prinzips act as the spark for a continent already on the brink.
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Austria-Hungary
Servia
Austria- Hungary
Archduke Ferdinand
Gabriel Prinzip
Prinzip
Bosnia
Sarajevo
Europe
Cardus the Woman's Tonic Praised in Houston Letter
In Houston a reader extols Cardus the woman's tonic detailing illness from womanly trouble to renewed health. The letter notes a 15 pound gain after two bottles and urges others to start Cardui, claiming five decades of help and a free home treatment book from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
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Houston
Texas
S. C. Burton
Cardus
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga
Tenn
Federal Reserve support for small bank amendments safeguards system
The Federal Reserve Board approves amendments proposed to admit small banks into the system. The plan would strengthen the Fed by increasing capital and emergency currency capacity. Senator Owens also seeks to extend payment time for member banks to buy stock, easing financial strain and preventing asset liquidation.
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Federal Reserve Board
South
Federal Reserve System
Owens
Federal Reserve
Uruguay creates five brigades in Salto Paysandu Mercedes
The government of Uruguay issues a decree to form five new brigades in Salto Paysandu Mercedes San Jose and Rocha. Funding will come from higher vehicle license revenues charged to insurance companies operating in the republic.
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Republic of
Uruguay
Salto
Paysandu
Mercedes
San Jose
Rocha
German Chemist Claims Creation of Most Powerful Poison
From castor oil plant seeds a German chemist has extracted what is described as the most powerful poison known. The claim highlights a new poison with potential implications for science and safety.
Mrs. F. S. Houpt Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Mattie Houpt wife of F. S. Houpt died at 119 East 15th Street at 5 AM Saturday. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 PM at the home conducted by Revs. Turner and Early. Interment at Rosedale cemetery. The Houpt family were early Ada citizens and Mrs Houpt left many friends.
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Mattie Houpt
F. S. Houpt
East 15Th Street
Turner
Rosedale Cemetery
Houpts
Ada
Houpt
Flower Show Committee Seeks Premiums and Ideas
Mr Norman and Miss Johnson from the High school with Mrs Zorn head a committee to arrange a flower show in Ada. They seek suggestions and premiums from clubs organizations and citizens and request telephone offers of help or ideas.
Making Money at Home on a Busy Western Road
A woman living on a well-traveled Western road earns steady income by offering motorists buttermilk and her own molasses cookies. She keeps a simple menu, drawing regular customers who stop for her treats. A homemade sign invites passersby, and she serves one to ten customers daily.
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Dallas News
Lisbon installs harbor time lights for vessels
For signaling time to vessels in the harbor Lisbon has erected two lights which are automatically illuminated five minutes before each hour and extinguished at the hour, day and night.
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Lisbon
Farms on Long Time JOHN G. JAMES, Roff, Okla.
Long time farms held by John G. James of Roff Oklahoma are highlighted in a brief notice. The item notes ownership, location, and related customary agricultural details.
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John G. James
Roff, Okla
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Col. Maugin
Diers
Carters
Berne
Switzerland
By Burton K. Standish
William G. Shepherd
London
St. Petersburg
Goremykin
Belgrade
A. J. Tower CO
Boston
Mrs. Burton
Chas. T. Angel
H. T.douglas Bldg
E. Main St
Pontotoc
Garvin
Murray
Love
Conger Bank Safe CO
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oregon
John Keefe
Oregon City
U. S
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