War News Roundup From World Fronts
Reports from multiple capitals describe uncertain submarine activity, heavy Allied losses near Nieuport, and German defenses at Kiao Chau. Assertions include a checked German invasion, fierce fighting near Lille Dixmude Lachasse and Dunkirk, and Russian troop redeployments from Manchuria for the European war. Endurance of Verdun bombardment and Luftwaffe air combat losses noted.
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Paris
London
Lille
Dunkirk
Berlin
War Office
Meuse
Verdun
Will Campaign Visits Pontotoc County for Democratic Outreach
The Pontotoc County campaign committee plans a voter outreach across the county this week. Speakers will discuss Democratic claims at multiple towns including Maxwell, Rebee, Oakman, Frisco, Stonewall, Lightning Ridge, Hart, Vaness, Center, Lula, Steedman, Allen, Union Valley, Gaar School House, Roff, and Fitzhugh on October dates and times.
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Democratic Party
Maxwell
Rebee
George Harrison Visits Oil Well on R P Fords Place
George Harrison inspected the oil well at R P Fords place in Steed man Tuesday and said prospects look promising though no definite results until deeper casing and drill penetration into the sand.
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George Harrison
R. P. Ford
Steedman
Free Moving Picture Show At DeSoto Tuesday Afternoon
Tuesday afternoon a free moving picture show will be held at the DeSoto under Democratic campaign committee auspices. The forty five minute program aims to show how tax money is spent and how the government is run. Free for all. Evening screenings follow as part of the theatre's regular program.
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the DeSoto
Democratic Campaign Committee
Stand ard oil steamer Platuria captured by British off Scotland
The Standard Oil steamer Platuria, now flying the American flag, formerly a German vessel, was captured by the British off Scotland with a cargo of oil. The report notes a separate claim of the largest sponge ever found from the Mediterranean, measuring three feet across.
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New York
Platuria
Scotland
The
Mediterranean
Thaw Extradition Case Hearing Set for December 7
Washington reports the Supreme Court advanced the Thaw extradition case and scheduled December 7 for the hearing. Justice details indicate continued proceedings on the contested surrender. The date confirms the next formal step in the legal process.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Difference With England Climax Near Over British Seizures
Washington reports Washington and Britain nearing a climax over British seizure of American vessels. The United States insists such seizures of neutral ships between neutral ports violate international law and oppose the practice.
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United States
England
Washington
Great Britain
Vertebrate species counts by group totals 47 290 mammals
Counts of vertebrate species are given: mammals 47 290, birds 7 000, crocodilians and turtles 20 000, lizards 3 300, snakes 2 5400, frogs and toads 2 000, salamanders 200, fishes 12 000. Data appears as an estimate across groups.
Judge King Dismisses Tax Ferret Suit
Judge I M King sustains motion to dismiss tax suits brought by W S Kerr and J F Whittinghill tax ferrets. The decision allows an appeal likely to reach the supreme court over county commissioners authority to dismiss suits and cancel contracts.
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King
I. M. King
W. S. Kerr
J. F. Whittinghill
Supreme Court
Auditor's Report On City's Books
Auditor F J Downie found a lack of system in city ledgers, citing a $2223.99 discrepancy in one department reduced by 447.76 but still $1776.23 due. Water department records show delinquent accounts and discretionary allowances not fully verifiable, street tax totaled 579.50, mayor's office books deemed correct.
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F. J. Downie
Conger
J. H. Jones
Evans
Warehouse to store 2500 bales of cotton in Ada
The Ada compress is starting a warehouse with capacity for 2500 bales of cotton. Manager Lasater says if needed another warehouse will be built to hold cotton indefinitely. The move may render plans by local businessmen to organize a company to build a larger facility unnecessary.
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ADA Compress
Lasater
French Wounded Estimated at Half a Million
London dispatch reports Dr. Leslie Haden Guest, founder of six Anglo-French hospitals in France, declaring the number of wounded in France is estimated at five hundred thousand.
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London
Leslie Haden Guest
France
Estimations of European War Losses By J W Mason
New York October 20 J W T Mason a U P military expert estimated total losses to date in Europe at 1 300 000 killed or wounded. He based this on an official sixteen percent British loss and 7 950 000 men engaged from all countries.
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New York
J. W. T. Mason
U. P
Dead Man Found Near Stonewall
Sheriff Duncan and County Attorney Roland were summoned to Stonewall after a man was found dead near the waterworks reservoir. Investigation showed natural causes, likely heart trouble. The deceased was Jacob Darby, who had camped near Stonewall for some time.
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Duncan
Roland
Stonewall
Jacob Darby
Oil Strike At Steedman Near Bob Ford Property
At 590 feet the Cummings Oil Company well near Steedman struck oil on Bob Ford’s land. A cavern formed at a 16 foot sand interval halting operations for the moment. Current estimates promise at least 25 barrels daily with crews racing to resume by midnight. Will Pegg reports prospects look strong though sand depth remains uncertain until re casing finishes.
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Cummings Oil Company
Bob Ford
Steedman
Reserve Banks to Open November 16 Under New Currency
Washington reports Secretary McAdoo said the Federal Reserve Board will launch the new currency system and open all twelve regional banks on November 16 with deposits and discounts possibly starting then.
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Washington
McAdoo
Reserve Board
Sheriff Bob Duncan’s Record in Pontotoc County
The Oklahoma sheriff since mid February has made 164 jail arrests with 21 guilty pleas. He earned 1396.34 in fees by September 30 and 1203.75 in salary, keeping a low-cost office while performing much of the work himself. Citizens may endorse another term given these results.
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Oklahoma
Bob Duncan
Pontotoc County
Duncan
Founder of United Daughters of the Confederacy dies in Nashville
Mrs. M. C. Goodlet, founder of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, died in Nashville today.
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Nashville
M. C. Goodlet
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
U S ENTERS A PROTEST OVER STEAMER SEIZURE BY BRITAIN
The state department announced a strong protest to Britain against seizure of the John D Rockefeller, a Standard Oil tanker traveling from New York to Copenhagen. Other items report church activity, baptist association meetings, outreach by Dr Smith on prohibition, and several local social notices in Pontotoc area.
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Washington
State Department
John D. Rockefller
Standard
New York
Copenhagen
Bank of Byars Robbed by Lone Highwayman
Monday morning the Bank of Byars was robbed through the back door as cash was being taken from the safe. The suspect escaped on horseback, identity reportedly known and local to the area, with about 500 dollars taken though more was left behind. authorities expect swift capture. The next day a pursuit led to Will Allison, arrested with his brother Harvey, near Purcell, with about 500 dollars recovered and 1800 overlooked in the bank. A partnership notice for Texas & Oklahoma Syndicate lists Howard E. Wright Leslie A. Wright and T. M. Young as general partners in oil and gas prospects near Francis Oklahoma. Further, Mrs. W. N. Walpole of Parish Chapel visited Ada.
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Bank of
Byars
Haing
First State
B. C. Abney
Stratford
Andy Beford
Willy Boatright
Will Allison
Purcell
Harvey Allison
Allisons
Allison
Howard E. Wright
Leslie A. Wright
Thomas M. Young
Pontotoc
State of Oklahoma
Francis
Texas & Oklahoma Syndicate
Mineola
Texas
San Francisco
California
Bakersfield
Marriage Licenses List For Altus Roff Ada Areas
Public records show marriages licenses issued including Lester Autry of Altus age 30 to Gertrude Barnes of Frisco age 21. Also G E Burton of Oakman age 21 to Minnie Tarwater of Oakman age 16 and others: Sam Lynch of Roff 21 with no listed partner, Dewey Smith of Roff 18, G A Johnson of Hickory 34 to Willie Fuller of Hickory 28, Walter Comstock of Ahloso 21 to Dolly Ross of Ada 17, D Brooks of Ada 30 to Jennie Hunn of Ada 30.
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Lester C. Autry
Altus
Gertrude G. Barnes
Frisco
G. E. Burton
Oakman
Minnie Tarwater
Sam Lynch
Roff
Dewey Smith Roff
G. A. Johnson
Hickory
Willie Fuller
Walter Comstock
Ahloso
Dollie Ross
Ada
D. Brooks
Jennie Hunn
Villa forces near Aguas Caliente threaten peace delegates
San Antonio reports private messages claim Villa massed 18,000 troops within an hour of Aguas Calientes ready to seize peace conference delegates if negotiations fall short.
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San Antonio
Villa
Aguas Calientes
Old German's Davenport home yields ancient Bible and silver
A Bible 219 years old and a silver set from 1733 were found in the Davenport Washington home of a deceased German resident. Both items were sold at auction.
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Davenport
Wash
No Legislation for Acreage Reduction in Cotton
Austin Oct 19 Compulsory cotton acreage reduction is dead for this session as the house finishes bills on the plan. All such measures were killed leaving only a voluntary reduction proposal via farmer district organization and voluntary binding agreements. Tonight’s action dampens bills of any kind affecting cotton reduction.
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Austin
Tex
Mrs Irving Buchanan Dies at Home Near Maxwell
Mrs Irving Buchanan died Thursday night at her home near Maxwell. The obituary notes her passing and places the event in Maxwell area. The rest of the text discusses a curiosity about the heart's electrical activity and a newly invented instrument.
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Irving Buchanan
Maxwell
Parker to Address Voters in Ada Friday Night
Gabe E. Parker reg ister of the treasury of the United States will speak to Ada voters on campaign issues. Parker is regarded as a brilliant Oklahoma campaigner and will likely make a strong impression with clear talk about the issues.
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Gabe E. Parker
Register of the Treasury of the United States
Ada
Cam
Parker
Oklahoma
69-Pound Boy Tops Cotton Pick Record
Pliny Teal, son of Henry Teal near Ada, stands four feet four inches and 69 pounds but recently gathered 210 pounds of cotton at M. L. Earnest's farm. It is the season’s best record for a boy his age reported to the News. the paper invites any stronger claims. Also, John B. Stewart reports likely loss of his right leg with other injuries healing.
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Pliny Teal
Henry Teal
Ada
M. L. Earnest
John B. Stewart
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Will Pegg
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Steedman Field
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Brandon
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Egypt
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Bebee
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Bob Brazley
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W. N. Walpole
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