Montenegro declares war on Turkey in sudden frontier clash
In Cettinje Montenegro formally declares war on Turkey delivering a wartime note to the Porte. Battles flare along the frontier as Turkish troops move from Scutari toward Tusi and Malissari tribesmen attack. Constantinople reports a state of siege and evacuation of diplomats amid one night of heavy fighting.
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Cettinje
Montenegro
Oct.s
Turkey
Porte
M. Plamenatz
Constantinople
Scutari
Tusi
Ottoman Empire
Grand Vizirate
Paid in Full Refuse Notice Sparks Editor Exchange
Paid in full. An editor reports receiving refuse notices from subscribers like John Brown who stop delivery for economy after owing 5.70. A churchyard scene follows with Brown singing Jesus Paid it All, and the next day a receipt is sent apologizing for misreading his liabilities.
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John Brown
John
Jesus
Blairtown
Business seeker from Avant eyes Ada for new location
F L Barton of Avant visited the city prospecting for a business site and praised Ada, saying he would probably locate there. He spoke favorably about Ada as a place for his venture.
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F. L. Barton
Avant
Ada
Auto prize donated to Confederate veterans relief fund
Mr and Mrs W K Chaney donated the $5 prize from the Veterans reunion to the local camp relief fund. The donation will aid the camp in meeting its many calls and support veterans in need.
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W. K. Chaney
Veterans’ Pa
Noted Republican Supports Democratic Ticket
New York says Dr. J. N. Hurty Indiana Health Officer and ally of Harvey Wiley backs Governor Wilson citing support for the pure food campaign. General John B. Peck of Saunderstown Rhode Island also joins the Wilson National Progressive Republican League pledging aid and recalling Civil War era ties.
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New York
J. N. Hurty
Indiana
Harvey W. Wiley
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson National Progressive Republican League
Harry
Wilson
Wiley
Peck
Cotton Receipts Record 600 Bales as Season Totals Lag
At 2 30 this Wednesday afternoon yard receipts for the season reached 2238 bales far short of last year’s level by about 2000 bales. The round bale gin produced 725 bales equaling 363 square bales for a total 2601. Weigh er Mr Hill notes receipts flow at 150 bales daily about the same pace as last year though the season runs later. Prices drop with street quotations 10.75 to lic and 3.90 in seed.
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Hill
East Central Normal grows as campus upgrades begin
Enrollment climbs at East Central Normal with seven new students on Tuesday. President Briles notes a $1,500 boost for library books and says the campus redevelopment includes a new greenhouse and extended concrete walks. Debating club and YWCA gain momentum as alumni excel in education.
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East Central
Briles
Hanna
A. C. Bray
Ada
Bray
Pres
Pres. Briles
California
New York and Boston Tie in World Series Game
The second World Series game in Boston ended in a 6 to 6 tie after eleven innings, called at darkness. New York tallied in the 2nd 4th 8th and 10th innings for a total of six runs, while Boston scored in the 1st 5th 8th and 10th innings. Batteries New York Matthewson Meyers Boston Collins Haji Carrigan.
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Boston
Mas
New York
Matthewson
Meyers
Collins
Haji
Carrigan
Day Touts Fifteen Cent Cotton Plan At City Hall
F H Day representing the Southern States Cotton Corporation spoke to farmers and businessmen at the city hall about the plan to handle the cotton crop. He answered questions and promised a follow up article for tomorrow's paper.
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F. H. Day
Southern States Cotton Corporation
Day
Muskoge Sheriff Resigns. Successor Appointed
Muskoge Sheriff John L Wisener resigns his office and commissioners name W R Robinson as his successor. The brief item notes no further context on the resignation.
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Muskoge
John L. Wisener
W. R. Robinson
Muskogee
State Board
Pawhuska
Midland Valley Railroad
Oklahoma City
Wm. M. Pyle Jr
Nowata
Okla
R. I. Train Held Up Between Howe and Wister
Fort Smith Ark Oct The station agent at Haileyville reported Rock Island passenger train No 41 west bound held up between Howe and Wister. Dynamite blew safes as robbers worked in the express and mail cars not bothering passengers. No injuries reported and booty amount unknown.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Haileyville
Okla
Rock Island
Howe
Wister
F H Day to Lecture in Ada on Cotton Market Plan
F H Day, lecturer for the Southern States Cotton Corporation, will address Pontotoc county citizens on Ada streets Saturday at 2 PM. The group aims to stabilize markets and hold cotton prices at a high level. Readers are urged to hear Day and read his article in this issue.
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Pontotoc County
Day
Gollmar Brothers Circus Coming to Ada in October
The Gollmar Brothers Shows will visit Ada with two performances under large waterproof tents on Tuesday October 22. The event is billed as one of America's largest amusement enterprises and aims to please lovers of innocent entertainment with a two hour program featuring acts to suit varied tastes.
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Gollmar Brothers
America
Gollmar Brothers Circus
Ada
Adv
Cincinnati Man Pleads Guilty in Indianapolis Dynamite Case
Edward Clark of Cincinnati admitted guilt on five conspiracy counts and fifty counts as a principal in interstate shipments of dynamite and nitroglycerin. The case linked his activity to Intl Assn of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers leaders including Frank M. Ryan. Clark, then business agent of Local 44, faced sentencing after plea entry.
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Indianapolis
Edward Clark
Cincinnati
Miller
Anderson
Clark
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Frank M. Ryan
McNamara’s
Fg. C
Bumper Crops Across United States Predicted
Chicago report quotes Charles R. Erwin of Lord Thomas as saying never before have bumper crops been seen across the United States and Canada. He notes excellent overall conditions, with farmers investing in automobiles and modern harvesting machinery amid rising bank deposits and farm improvements.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
Charles R. Erwin
Lord & Thomas
New York
Erwin
World Series Set Between Giants and Red Sox
New York plans to host the World Series opener with the Giants facing the Boston Red Sox at the Polo Grounds tomorrow. Umpires and owners met with the National Commission to finalize details as players, managers, and fans anticipate record-attendance and unprecedented wagering on the seven game series ending with a four win total for the champion.
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New York
New Yorks
Bostons
Polo Grounds
National Commission
Boston
Cey
Hudson’s Bay
City of
Mexico
Coney Island
Manila
Giants
Rea Sox
Fenway Park
Boston Americans
Boston Red Sox
McGraw
Funeral Directors Convention Returns to City
L. T. Walters came home from Chattanooga Tennessee where he attended the national convention of funeral directors.
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L. T. Walters
Chattanooga
Tenn
National Convention of Funeral Directors
Boston Wins First Game in World Series
New York 3, Boston 4. Tesreau was relieved by Crandall in the seventh inning as the Red Sox take the opener. Box score lists Giants pitchers Tesreau Crandall and Myers Cady with umpires Kleim Rigler Evans O'Laughlin.
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Boston Red Sox
Giants
New York
Boston
Tesreau
Crandall
Myers
Wood
Cady
Kleim
Rigler
Evans
O’laughlin
Pontotoc County Medical Society Holds Regular Meeting
The Pontotoc County Medical Society met in the Aldrich building at 2 p m with most local physicians present and several from Ada Roff Steedman and Franks Okla. Dr J R Craig and Dr G A Franks were initiated. Papers were read and cases discussed. A Smokers social event followed. The society plans monthly meetings and rapid membership growth. Secretary
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Pontotoc County
Aldrich Bldg
Harris opens receiving home at Chickasha
M. E. Harris, superintendent of the Cornish Orphan Home, has moved to Chickasha and opened a Receiving Home for orphans as an adjunct to the Cornish institution. He cites distance from rail connections and transport costs as reasons, and mentions supervision is handled on site.
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M. E. Harris
Cornish Orphan Home
Chekasha
Cornish Institution
Ads Welcomes Ss. L. Hostetter Back for Brief Visit
Ss. L. Hostetter has returned to Ads for a few days, resuming duties with the staff after a short respite.
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Ss. L. Hostetter
OX CEMENT Co 15 Receives Blue Ribbon at Exhibit
The X O Cement Company 15 earned a blue ribbon for high quality at the fair exhibit. The award, tied to premium quality, continues the firm's history of strong showings and solid exhibits at the event.
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OX Cement
Itz
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