British Rail Strike Shows Improvement In Food Distribution
Official quarters report progress in the general strike on British railways with food distribution continuing smoothly and volunteer aid freely offered. Prime Minister Lloyd George and ministers Geddes and Horne met in conference as a strike committee remained in session. One hundred thousand miners idle in South Wales coal fields due to the rail stoppage.
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Associated Press
London
British Railways
Lloyd George
Auckland Geddes
National Service and Reconstruction
Robert S. Horne
South Wales
Remedy for coughs and croup gains wide use
The remedy targets coughs colds croup and whooping cough its sale and use have spread across the United States and to many foreign countries proving its extraordinary merit Try it and you will agree.
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United States
Ada Poker Club Sunday Outing Ends With Tax and Tales
The Ada poker club met Sunday afternoon at Jack Fork bottoms with seven members and about thirty bystanders. Deputy Whitson and Constable Gayne seized stakes and participants. Justice Brown tallied gate receipts and collected a $248.00 war tax. Next meeting planned for “somewhere in Pontotoc county.”
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Ada Poker Club
Sylvan
Jack Fork Bottoms
Whitson
Gayne
Justice Brown
Pontotoc County
Prompt relief from a cold with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs James Brown of Clark Mills New York recalls that about three years ago a severe lung cold left her coughing constantly until she used Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She reports prompt relief and many others have likewise found quick easing from this remedy.
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James Brown
Clark Mills
N. Y
Union Barbers Strike Over Commission Upgrade
About fifteen Union barbers walked out at 1 PM today in three shops the White Swan Frank Weargin's and the Crowder shop after agreement on commissions failed. Barbers currently earn 69 percent of receipts and sought 65 percent, a demand refused by owners.
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White Swan
Frank Weargin
Crowder
Whitlock Nominated Ambassador to Belgium
President Wilson nominates Brand Whitlock of Ohio, current minister to Belgium, to serve as ambassador to Belgium. The selection places the diplomat in the line of senior U S officials for European affairs amid ongoing relations with the Belgian government.
Senator Owen's Presidential Boom Gains Momentum
A Texas man endorses Senator Owen's stance on credits in a growing political boost. The endorsement signals broadened support as Owen pursues a presidential bid.
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Tulsa World
Owen
Texas
Wichita Radicals Must Stand Trial
Judge Pollock overruled a demurrer by thirty six alleged I W W members under indictment for conspiracy to overthrow the government. The court ordered the prisoners moved from Sedgwick county jail after a sanitary report. location of trial and whether it will be held in another city remain undecided.
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News’ Special Service
Wichita
Kan
Pollock
Sedgwick County
United States
Robertson
Italians Demand Fiume Be Italian City
The Italian Chamber of Deputies adopted a resolution urging that Fiume become part of Italy. Debate in Rome was interrupted by a ten minute free fight involving about one hundred delegates. The cabinet faced renewed pressure over its course on the peace treaties and a possible resignation.
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Paris
Fiume
Chamber of Deputies
Rome
Mexicans Find Ingredient For Making Gas Bomb
Government tests indicate the plant La Gobernadora that grows widely in the republic can be used as the major ingredient in gas bombs. The War Department has been advised of its potential for bombs and Excelsior claims manufacture could be ordered by the government.
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la Gobernadora
Republic
Department of War
Excelsior
Maxwell News: cotton market rises in Maxwell district
Maxwell gains in cotton trade as Norman and Fleming with Bond boost local sales. The Maxwell gin has ginned 107 bales in about three weeks, improving farmer access to top market prices. Bring your cotton to the Maxwell market. Mebane.
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Maxwell
Norman & Fleming
Bond
Mebane
Tandy Carson Vows Divorce Over Cruelty Custody Fight
C O Tarton files for divorce from Mittie Carson in district court claiming 12 plus years of marriage with two daughters Vera 12 and Lillian Eileen 11 living with him. He alleges extreme cruelty, neglect of children, and defendant’s trips to Oklahoma City leaving kids hungry. He seeks divorce and custody.
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Tandy Carson
Mittie Carson
District Court
C. O. Tarton
Vera
Lillian Eileen
Oklahoma City
Plaintiff
Ada
Defendant
Konawa Chief Leader on butchers and pride in meat
The Konawa Chief Leader argues that butchers charge high prices to support supplying vehicles and people who are too proud to carry meat home.
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Konawa
Marriage Licenses Issued In Stonewall Ada and Nearby
A list shows multiple marriage licenses issued yesterday. Henry Boatman 27 Stonewall to Ella Odom 19 Stonewall. Ernest Cushman 22 Roff to Virgie Davidson 18 Roff. Will Wren 42 Ada to Laura McMillan 28 Ada. J W Roper 23 Ada to Clara Jones 18 Ada. Joe Cantrell 27 Center to Beulah Russell 23 Lula. Edgar Robison 29 Binger to Frankie Sharrock 23 Stonewall. George Winkler 60 Stonewall to Addie Ryburn 48 Stonewall. George Davidson 29 Maxwell to Blanche Stone 18 Maxwell. C M Corbell 23 Amarillo Tex to Jessie Talbott 21 Lulu. L R Carlisle 28 Muskogee to Marie Hudson 18 Ada. Geo M Jones 21 Ada to Winnie Lillard 19 Ada. Ira Clark 18 Ada to Gladys Smith 15 Ada. C L Bailey 32 Stonewall to Birdie Townsend 19 Stonewall. Clarence Beaty 25 Stonewall to Rae MecCasland 22 Stonewall.
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Henry Boatman
Stonewall
Ella Odom
Ernest Cushman
Roff
Virgie Davidson
Will Wren
Ada
Laura McMillan
J. W. Roper
Clara Jones
Joe Cantrell
Center
Beulah Russell
Lula
Edgar Robison
Binger
Frankie Sharrock
George Winkler
Addie Ryburn
George Davidson
Maxwell
Blanche Stone
C. M. Corbell
Amarillo
Tex
Jessie Talbott
Lulu
L. R. Carlisle
Muskogee
Marie Hudson
Geo. M. Jones
Winnie Lillard
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted For Digestive Ailments
Advert says Prickly Ash Bitters helps bloating sour risings heartburn dizziness and constipation. Claims men find it suited for such disorders. Price list shows $1.25 per bottle. Bart Smith Special Agent.
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Bart Smith
Adv
Ada Legion posts Norman Howard name and Wilson illness update
The Ada post of the American Legion was named the Norman Howard Post in a unanimous vote to honor Ada’s first World War casualty, Norman V. Howard. The article also notes President Wilson will not receive Belgium’s King Albert and Queen Elizabeth at the White House until their U S tour resumes, as Wilson recovers from nervous exhaustion. the Oct 6 industrial conference proceeds but attendance depends on his recovery.
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Ada
American Legion
Norman Howard
Charles Deavers
Charley Bobbitt
Harold Constant
A. R. Chandler
Marty Scheinberg
Claude Bobbitt
Paul Alderson
Harmon Ebey
Sam Scheinberg
N. B. Haney, Jr
Clarence West
Ada Evening News
Norman V. Howard
France
Ninetieth Division
H Company
357 Infantry
Argonne
Marne
Washington
Wilson
Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Belgium
White House
United States
Grayson
Canada’s War Expenditures Reach Half Million Daily
Official figures reveal Canada’s war expenses excluding pensions total about 500000 dollars per day. The national debt exceeds 1500000000 dollars. August war outlay was 14000000 dollars, down 4500000 from August 1918. Fiscal year to date capital outlays near 121.5 million, nearly double prior year. Revenue for August rose to 32764000 from 26395000. Currency depreciation prompts treasury action as Canada buys American bullion at about 3 percent premium.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Can
Canada
Dominion
Treasury
United States
Heber Springs Man Convicted in 1918 Draft Case
Bliss Atkinson, a leader in local draft resistance in July 1918, was found guilty of first degree murder in circuit court. The jury sentenced him to eighteen years in the penitentiary for killing Porter Hazelwood, a sheriff's posse member at his father's home. Two of Atkinson’s brothers, Tom and Hardy, face trial next Monday.
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Heber Springs
Ark
Bliss Atkinson
Porter Hazelwood
Atkinson
Tom and
Hardy
Oklahoma Cement Boom Expands With Ada Plant Lead
Oklahoma becomes a factory hub as cement mills spread across Dewey Hartshorne and Ada. The Ada complex now leads the state with a 5,000 barrel daily capacity and a new dustless wet process, while Lawrence hosts a massive shale and limestone operation feeding the Frisco railway.
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Oklahoma
Commonwealth
Dewey
Hartshorne
Ada
Ideal
Lawrence
Webster
Oklahoma Portland Cement Company
Arbuckle Mountains
Arbuckle
Frisco
Mississippi River
Italy government survives confidence vote in chamber
Paris dispatch reports Italy’s government sustained on a confidence question in the Chamber of Deputies. The premier’s bid to postpone a motion to push the Versailles treaty disarmament rider was approved by 262 to 188.
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Associated Press
Paris
Italy
Chamber of Deputies
Premmier
Germany
Democrats at Atlantic City Not United on Nominees at Session
An all day meeting of the Democratic National Committee in Atlantic City revealed opposition to Wilson's renomination and competing pushes for McAdoo Palmer or Cox. The group debated abolishing the two thirds rule, renewal of Burleson removal, and fund-raising plans while San Francisco emerged as a leading potential convention site.
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Atlantic City
N. J
National Committee
Wilson
William G. McAdoo
New York
A Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
James M. Cox
Ohio
Burleson
Cummings
McAdoo
Palmer
Cox
Bernard Baruch
Executive Committee
San Francisco
Norman E. Mack
Hiram Johnson
California
Mr. Mack
Mullen
J Parks in Jail Charged With First Degree Rape
Joe Parks was arrested in Ada on a warrant for first degree rape and jailed. The warrant, sworn by Eva Baze, cites a 14 year old girl alleging assault near the city lake after a Friday car ride. Parks denies, claiming mistaken identity. An examining trial is set for Tuesday.
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Joe Parks
Ada
Justice Brown
Eva Baze
Baze
Parks
Lake
Ben Hyden
Katy Tracks
East Main
Twenty Gallons and Twenty Four Bucks
Cecil Morton and twenty gallons of choc were confiscated on West 6th Street by Police John Rawls and Joe Foster. Morton faced a $24.75 fine and costs and chose city jail rather than pay. He claimed funds to buy clothes but decided to serve time.
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Cecil Morton
West 6Th Street
John Rawls
Joe Foster
Morton
Ten Years' Sentence for John Adams
John Quincy Adams of Madill was taken to McAlester to serve a ten year term after conviction in Madill district court for forging a deed to an Indian land in Marshall county. He appealed to the criminal court of appeals and withdrew the appeal before imprisonment. Adams formerly lived in Ada and is well known in the county. In this League of Nations debate the people may do all the listening and none of the voting.
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John Quincy Adams
Madill
McAlester
Dams
District Court of
Marshall County
Adams
Ada
League of Nations
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