Ten Flyers Die In Transcontinental Air Derby Tragedy
The October Mineola to San Francisco air derby ends with ten fatalities. Two pilots died before the start, and additional crashes leave many aircraft damaged or disabled across the 5200 mile route. Sixty two contestants began the contest as crews provided first aid at twenty control stations.
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Associated Press
Mineola
Maynard
New York
San Francisco
Bustleton Field
Townsend F. Dodd
Maj
Patrick Frissell
Port Jarvis
Weaver election a league victory in Oklahoma primary
Oklahoma City Oct 21 supporters of the league of nations covenant claim a clear victory in the fifth congressional district primary by defeating anti league candidate Ed Boyle. Claude Weaver, pro league, appears nominated with a lead that may exceed 1300 votes. Roy Stafford concedes Weaver’s nomination while J W Harreld, Republican nominee, says the league issue will dominate the November race.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
League of Nations Covenant Today
Ed Boyle
Boyle
Claude Weaver
Weaver
Roy Stafford
League
J. W. Harreld
Russian Forces Capture Gulf Position Opposite Kronstadt
Northwestern Russian forces announced the capture of Krasnaia Gorka on the Gulf of Finland opposite Kronstadt after severe fighting. The report notes the city of Petrograd is under heavy engagement, about six and a half miles south of the city, as the battle continues.
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Associated Press
Helsingfors
Krasnaia Gorka
Gulf of Finland
Kronstadt
Petrograd
Negroes as Strike Breakers Roil Ohio Town
Disorders flared in Youngstown Ohio after Negroes were hired as strike breakers. Whites clashed with workers, a man was seriously cut and several others wounded, a special policeman beaten as unrest continued through the day.
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Ohio
Associated Press
Youngstown
President Wilson Shows More Favorable Condition
Washington Oct. 22 President Wilson's physicians reported a notable improvement. He had one of the best nights since his illness with normal temperature pulse and respiration and more satisfactory digestion according to a bulletin issued last night.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Governor Brown Dies at Sasakwa Oklahoma
Lot wa Okla Oct 22 Veteran official Governor John F Pswa died suddenly yesterday evening after illness. The death followed a long illness and prompted funeral arrangements. Burial and cemetery notices appear within the block listings and property lot values referenced in the notice.
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Okla
Spe- Lowvernor Jno
F. Pswa
Sporn
Byng Highway 10 to Receive Gravel Coat
Graveling of Byng highway to begin soon after Ada to low water bridge graded. New army trucks from Pontotoc county will start the work with a gravel bed already secured. Tests indicate the supply is abundant and of high quality, promising a campaign of permanent road building across the county.
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Byng Highway
Ada
Pontotoc County
State Department of Highways
Byng Road
Paving West Main Street A Subject Of City Debate
Citizens in the west part of the city discuss paving West Main Street from the Frisco tracks to the city park after heavy rains made the route rough. A wagon laden with corn stalled near the tracks last week, highlighting the need. Proponents say paving would boost western development and raise property values along the main street.
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Main Street
Two Bolshevik Torpedo Destroyers Sunk in Koporia Bay
Two Bolshevik torpedo destroyers were sunk in Koporia Bay in the Gulf of Finland while attempting to attack Esthenian and British vessels. Six survivors were picked up, while many Bolshevik crew members reportedly perished. The admiralty announced today.
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London
Koporia Bay
Gulf of Finland
Admiralty
Ae A
Ihan Burr
Sap
Boon
Bloc
Fe Ree Eave
Huns Must Have American Cotton Regardless Cost
Berlin reports German textile experts insist on purchasing American cotton at any cost to defend markets against English goods. They estimate a German pound will cost about nine and a half marks, noting exchange-rate barriers hinder imports. Experts say English factories in occupied Germany already compete, so Germany must secure American cotton despite high prices.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Bremen
England
America
Annual Banquet of Roff Masonic Lodge Held Last Night
Roff Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons held its annual banquet in town last night. District Deputy Grand Master M. F. Manville and Arden L. Bullock attended with L. A. Braly. Manville and Bullock gave addresses as an orchestra provided music. The program took place in the lodge quarters and dinner was served at the hotel. About 150 attendees called it a most enjoyable affair.
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Roff Lodge
Free and Accepted Masons
M. F. Manville
Arden L. Bullock
L. A. Braly
Messrs
President Wilson Reports Better After Indigestion Attack
Washington October 20 President Wilson had a very good night and has recovered from indigestion he suffered yesterday Secretary Tumulty announced after a talk with Rear Admiral Grayson the president's physician.
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Wilson
Washington
Tumulty
Grayson
Birth of Daughter Margaret Tatelle Haraway
Mr and Mrs E S Haraway of south Broadway announce the birth of a daughter on October 15 named Margaret Tatelle.
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Margaret
Estelle Haraway
E. S. Haraway
South Broadway
Margaret Tatelle
County Court Hears O C Felts Liquor Case Verdict
The Ada County Court tried the State versus O C Felts for transporting intoxicating liquor within Ada city limits on February 10. Jury found Felts guilty, fined $50, and 30 days in jail, with jail sentence suspended on recommendation. The session opened with preliminary motions. Eugene Shaver liquor case will follow.
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State
O. C
Eugene Shaver
Wilson Urges Conference To Stay United For Industrial Recovery
Washington Oct 22 The National Industrial Conference faced dissolution as Chairman Lane read President Wilsons letter from his sick bed urging a united effort. The president warned that without faith between workers and managers the nation would face disaster and called for a concerted program of cooperation even if full agreement on every proposal was not possible. The conference recessed after the reading as labor delegates debated their future course.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Industrial Conference
Lane
Wilson
Norris Buys Horseshoe Ranch for Farm Colony Plan
SANS P. A. Norris purchases the Horseshoe Ranch near Hickory from Hubbell Slack Co for about 180000. He plans to convert ten thousand acres into tillable farms, selling to homeseekers and farmers, abandoning ranching to boost local industry and prosperity.
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P. A. Norris
First National Bank
Horseshoe Ranch
Hickory
Norris
Hubbell, Slack & Co
Houston
Tex
Mississippi
America
King Bros Auction Of Forty Four Percheon Mares Assured
King Brothers of Elkhart Kansas announce shipment of forty four Percheon mares arriving today to Pontotoc county. Auction held at Gregg barn next Saturday at two o clock with J W Davis as auctioneer predicting all horses will sell to the highest bidder. Farmers and breeders are invited to inspect the stock as part of a fine breeding herd sale.
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King Brothers
Elkhart
Kans
Gregg Barn
King Bros
Middle West
Pontotoc County
J. W.davis
Nu-Mex Oil Co highlg photo at barbecue crowd
In Main and Broad way display window a six inch by two feet photograph shows the Nu-Mex Oil Co barbecue held Oct 1 with the crowd present when they struck in their first well. Adamen and familiar faces appear among sombreros high top boots and spurs in a scene aimed to spark an Oklahoma pioneer New Mexico fever.
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Model Clothiers
Main
Broadway
Nu-Mex Oil Co
Nu-Mex Co
Adamen
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Steel mills in Chicago district show 75 percent output
Chicago district steel mills have improved during the fifth week of the strike. Company officials report production at about 75 percent of normal as conditions gradually recover and operations resume.
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Chicago
County Court Tries Criminal Cases in One Day
County Court spent yesterday in the trial of three cases all of which went to the jury. Two acquittals and one conviction resulted. Eugene Shaver was found not guilty of violating prohibition laws with I M King counsel. State v Mangum ended in guilty with a 50 dollar fine and thirty days, suspended. Jno P Crawford defended Mangum. State v Chub Scott charged with indecent exposure near Canyon Springs last June ended in not guilty with Date Crawford of Stonewall representing the defendant.
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Eugene Shaver
I. M. King
Bob Mangum
Mangum
Jno
P. Crawford
Chub Scott
Canyon Springs
Ole
Date Crawford
Stonewall
Improvements at Knott's Bakery in Oklahoma
R G Knott extends his brick building on 12th street to the alley creating a 25 by 140 foot ground floor bakery. Upon completion a continuous baking oven bread wrapping machine and dough divider will be installed. The improved bakery will be among the best equipped in Oklahoma.
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Knott
R. G. Knott
Reet
Mr. Knott
German Artillery Fails to Break British Ships at Riga
German artillery at Riga fired on British war ships at the harbor mouth on Sunday. British ships replied on Monday, shelling German positions near the city as Riga endures heavy bombardment with gas shells causing civilian deaths and injuries.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Riga
Lettish General Staff
Dock workers fail to report for duty at Chelsea piers
New York Oct 22 none of the Chelsea longshoremen reported for work when the seven o clock whistles sounded. Hundreds of dockers gathered near the big steam ship piers this morning but yesterday’s promises to return to work in the Chelsea sea district yielded no results.
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Associated Press
New York
Chelsea
Columbus voyage cost for discovery of America
Columbus voyage on which he discovered America cost seven thousand two hundred ninety six dollars.
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Columbus
America
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