Bulgarians Win Victory at Kirk Kilesseh in War Report
Headquarters of the Bulgarian Army reports the capture of a 52,000 strong Turkish garrison and heavy artillery at Kirk Kilesseh after a dawn assault lasting until 11 am. About 15,000 Turks killed, though figures await verification. Bulgarians pursue retreating forces toward Tchatalja as Serbo Bulgarian units push toward Nevrokop Pass.
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Stara
Zagora
Kirk Kitesseh
Mahmouid
Mahkhtar Pacha
Kirk Kilesseh
Tchatalja
Adrainople
Vadko
Dimitrieff
Malko
Tirnovo
Viza
Nevrokop Pass
State A. H. T. A. Elects Officers at Tulsa Session
Sulphur Oklahoma October 24 State Senator E T Sorrells of Milton was elected president of the Indian territory division of the Anti Horse Sales association which closed a two days session here Thursday succeeding Campbell Russell George W Benge Tahlequah was elected vice president W H Harrison Checotah Secretary treasurer Oscar Stegall Wagoner member executive committee Campbell Russell Warner R Daniels Tahlequah W L Aldridge Vamoosa C H Horn Welch A C Cobb Wagoner B F Scott Hannah Sam Cile Blaine J A Martin Celeste G W Benge Tahlequah and J H Crews McAlester delegates to the national convention to be held in Iowa McAlester was selected for the 1913 meeting.
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Sulphur
Okla
E. T. Sorrells
Milton
Indian Territory
Anti-Horse
Saies Association
Campbell Russell
George W. Benge
Tahlequah
W. H. Harrison
Checotah
Oscar Stegall
Wagoner
Warner
R. Daniels
W. L. Aldridge
Vamoosa
C. H. Horn
Welch
A. C. Cobb
B. F. Scott
Hannah
Sam Cile
Blaine
J. A. Martin
Celestine
G. W. Benge
J. H. Crews
McAlester
Iowa
Moose Lodge Initiates Six More Candidates
The Moose lodge held an enthusiastic Thursday evening meeting and initiated six candidates, boosting local lodge membership to 76. Altogether, 91 members of the order are in the city.
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Moose Lodge
Wandering Son Returns to Ada and Joins Undertaking Firm
J. E. Hurry tells a Daily reporter he wandered the country for years but found Ada best. He will settle in Ada and work permanently at L. T. Walters Undertaking, as a licensed embalmer. His family plans to move to 200 East 15th Street next week.
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J. E. Hurry
Ada
L.T. Walter
Harry
East 15Th Street
Parker Returns to Oklahoma City After Thursday Visit
Howard Parker arrived in Oklahoma City Thursday afternoon and planned to meet with local officials. The report notes his return followed prior engagements and discusses potential next steps.
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Howard Parker
Oklahoma City
Cruce Backs Enforcement of Grandfather Clause
Governor Cruce vowed to enforce the grandfather clause, stating the people and Oklahoma Supreme Court have upheld it. He pledged state support and funds to defend citizens enforcing election laws against challenges.
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Cruce
Arnett
Supreme Court of
Oklahoma
Supreme Court of the United States
Ada Normal football team shines against teachers
The Ada Normal football team dominated the teachers, with Claude McMillan guiding the squad with calm authority. Maude Donaghey impressed at quarterback, while line play from Jones, Rollow, McKeown, Jones and Tolbert held the opponents with heavy, steady blocks. Guy Wilbanks showed growing promise at quarterback.
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Ada
Claude McMillan
Maude Donaghey
Fentem
Durant
Ginners Report Shows Cotton Ginned by Oct 18
Washington reports the third cotton ginning total of the season at 6,838,541 bales up to October 18, based on census bureau data. The advance includes the peak period September 25 to October 18. comparisons cite prior years and round bales numbers.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Cotton Belt
E. Dana Durand
Roy Givens Plans Journey to Oklahoma City for Oklahoma Missouri Game
Roy Givens, coming from Ross, will travel this afternoon to Oklahoma City and then Norman to witness the Oklahoma Missouri football game.
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Roy Givens
Ross
Oklahoma City
Norman
Wilson Delivers Sermon at Trenton Church Anniversary
Governor Woodrow Wilson spoke at the 200th anniversary of First Presbyterian Church in Trenton New Jersey delivering a sermon on church values. He urged that life and state salvation come from leaders greater than self and aligned with God. The audience applauded as he finished.
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Trenton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
First Presbyterian Church
God
Ambassador Reid to Celebrate 75th Birthday in New York
Whitelaw Reid, the American ambassador to Great Britain, will mark his seventy fifth birthday tomorrow while on leave in New York. A native of Ohio and Miami University graduate, he has had a long political and diplomatic career including roles with Lincoln and Greeley, and service as ambassador since 1905.
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New York
Whitelaw Reid
Great Britain
Reid
Ohio
Miami University
Fremont
Lincoln
Cincinnati
Horace Greeley
Tribune
Greeley
Court of St
Spain
Edward
Republican Party
United States
James
Wilburton Bank Fails to Open Under Examiner Charge
The First National Bank of Wilburton did not open today and Walter E. Wilcox, national bank examiner at large, is in charge. No reason or asset/liability figures are available. Capital was 25000 with a 5000 surplus and deposits just under 100000. W P McGinnis led as president, W H Royce as vice president, and R H Lusk as cashier. Local stock ownership had ceased years ago.
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Wilburton Bank
First National Bank of
Wilburton
Walter E. Wilcox
National Bank
W. P. McGinnis
W. H. Royce
R. H. Lusk
McAlester
Kenefick to Begin Waterworks Construction
Last February Kenefick voters approved bonds to build a waterworks system. The bonds are issued and ready for inspection by buyers who are reportedly on the ground and expected to be sold at a good price. Construction will start as soon as the bonds are disposed of.
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Kenefick
Straw Vote Shows Wilson Leading In New York Herald Poll
The New York Herald's fourth weekly straw poll of 205,332 votes shows Woodrow Wilson with a large lead, Roosevelt gaining from Taft, and Taft trailing. The survey projects Wilson winning 26 of 33 battleground states, with potential electoral total around 312 if carried.
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New York Herald
Woodrow Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
Herald
Wilson
Solid South
Gov. Wilson
State questions seek five months school term aid
The amendment to the constitution proposed by House Joint Resolution 2 would allow state aid to school districts to ensure a five months term with a five mill levy. It would aid districts that cannot reach five months from local funds and would require no heavy tax burden. Support from the superintendent of schools the governor and state education advocates urges a Yes vote.
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Oklahoma
R. H. Wilson
Cruce
Sapulpa Secures One Glass Plant Project
Sapulpa Chronicle reports Premium Glass Company of Sapulpa is advancing a new factory near the old Glass plant south of the Packing house. The main building measures 70 by 140 feet with 149 workers planned. production will include lamp chimneys lantern globes tumblers and table glassware. Factory No 2 secured by Sapulpa's Commercial Club.
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Sapulpa
Collins
Premium Glass Company
Endowment Raised For Phillips Christian University
Enid Oklahoma October 25 endowment for Phillips Christian University rises to 150000 via bequests from relatives of founder Thomas Phillips. President Zollers returns from a church convention with an additional 50000 from the Phillips family and 25000 from R A Long of Kansas City. Phillips estate pledges 25000 more for a new building while church convention pledges 25000 for a model church to train preachers.
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Enid
Phillips Christian University
Thomas. Phillips
Zollers
Christian Church Convention
Phillips
R. A. Long
Kansas City
Louisville
County Attorney Candidate Welcomes New Son
Bob Roland, candidate for county attorney and member of the Democratic Party, announces the birth of a son yesterday morning to himself and Mrs Reiland. The child has been named Woodrow Wilson.
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Bob Roland
Mrs. Reiland
Bob
Woodrow Wilson
Ada Visitor from Fitzhugh Meets Mrs Dan Lebo
Mrs. Dan Lebo of Fitzhugh hosts an Ada visit today as she greets the local resident during a daytime call.
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Dan Lebo
Fitzhugh
Bulgarians Win Bloody Battle at Kirk-Kilisseh
Bulgarian sources report the surrender of a Turkish garrison of about 5 000 at Kirk-Kilisseh after a morning battle. Turkish forces retreated toward Bunar Hissar leaving guns wagons and munitions. Sofia crowds celebrated with processions and national anthems outside legations and the palace.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Kirk-Kilisseh
Bunar-Hissar
Vera Cruz Falls to Federal Forces After Short Revolt
Vera Cruz Mexico October 23 Federals capture the city from Gen Felix Diaz nephew of the exiled president. Two columns enter from north and south as rebels offer little resistance. Casualties under 100. Diaz and officers to face court martial with decimation to be punished. No foreigners harmed.
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Vera Cruz
Mex
Felix Diaz
Jimenez Castro
Joaquin Beltran
Col. Castro
Jiminez Castro
Col
Diaz Ordaza
Twenty-First Infantry
Diaz
United States
Des Moines
Burns
Passeng
Cohen
Jose Diaz Ar
Daza
Beltran
Governor Runs Office Economically
Oklahoma City October 25 1911 state examiner Parkinson released a statement on the office of Gov Cruce showing 21162275 of 34100 appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30 1912 remains unspent and will be returned to the state treasury. The governor used only 3604 from a 12500 contingent fund with all of 1500 for an executive clerk and 500 traveling expenses turned back. Of 8000 for special services most reverts except 3949 25.
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Oklahoma City
Cruce
State Examiner
Parkinson
Fine Entertainment at the Normal Last Night
The Chicago Ladies Orchestra performed at the Normal Auditorium in Ada with a varied program of vocal and instrumental music readings and impersonations. A large crowd praised the show and expected the winter lecture course to exceed the average, with proceeds funding the Aiken bill defense effort.
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Ada
Chicago Ladies Orchestra
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