Stray Topics from Le Old New York
A column reviews Oscar Hammerstein suing Felice Lyne for libel over publicity stunts while noting his push for advertising ethics. It highlights the opening of the Pulitzer School of Journalism with diverse applicants and satirical political campaigns including a Republican silk stocking club. It also covers a school strike at Public School No. 19 over a transfer, a 52 year reunion in Schenectady, and a Waldorf Astoria bellhop recalling former days.
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New York
Oscar Hammerstein
Felice Lyne
Hammerstein
Pulitzer School of Journalism
Columbia University
United States
Chamber of Horrors
Chamber of Women
Woman's Department
The
National Republican Committee
Republican Silk Stocking Club
Republican National Committee
No. 19
Fourteenth Street
First Avenue
James B. T. Demarest
Harlem
Demarest
John McKeon
Schnectady
John
Schenectady
McKeon
Waldorf- Astoria
Wealthy ex bellhop runs Canadian mining schemes
The man recalls a Waldorf Astoria past and says he now tips daily bellhops as a wealthy promoter. He mentions a shipyard in Raritan Bay near Sandy Hook run by Mrs Edith De Witt Vreeland after her husband’s death. She persevered past male prejudice to make the yard succeed.
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Waldorf-Astoria
Ws & Fortune
Canada
Raritan Bay
Jersey
Sxandy Hook
Edith de Witt Vreeland
Possible Effect of Women Suffrage in Six States
Washington July 22. In two weeks women will vote in California Washington Idaho Colorado Wyoming and Utah. Campaign managers of all parties mobilize women workers as the six states hold 38 electoral votes. Suffrage states may influence presidential choice as famed by historical close elections.
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Washington, D. C
California
Washington
Idaho
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Progressive Party
Equal Suffrage Movement
United States
Adams
Jefferson
John Quincy Adams
Taylor
Hayes
Cleveland
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Agron Burr
House of Representatives
Houses of Representatives
Zachary Taylor
Lewis Case
Rutherford B. Hayes
Samuel J. Tilden
Grover Cleveland
James G. Baline
Nevada
Texas
Missouri
Mississippi
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Maine
Suffrage Movement Sees Mixed Prospects Across States
The article notes women still lack full suffrage in the South and highlights recent defeats in Ohio while urging optimism in Wisconsin and Kansas. It suggests Michigan and Wisconsin may follow, with Louisiana and Georgia seen as potential near-term campaign targets for suffragists.
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South
Ohio
Buckeye
Michigan
Wisconsin
Kansas
Old South
Louisiana
Georgia
Electric Bitters Address Appetite Loss and Nerve Weakness
A Lincoln Nebraska man recovered after three years of illness using Electric Bitters. The ad claims the remedy tonifies the stomach cures indigestion and improves vitality. Ramsey Drug Company sells it for 50 cents.
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Michael Hessheimer
Lincoln
Neb
Ramsey Drug Company
Cotton Rush at Ardmore Compress Operates All Day
Ardmore Oklahoma October 20 The compress ran all day and the public weigher was busy as farmers queued for scales Sunday. Receipts for the season exceed 22000 bales with many farmers delaying to Sunday.
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Ardmore
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Praised by Mrs Brogan
Mrs P H Brogan of Wilson Pa testifies from personal knowledge that Chamberlains Cough Remedy is far superior to all others and excels for croup It is available for sale by all dealers.
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P. H. Brogan
Wil Son
Chamberlain
Croup
Tolesoff
Florida Distributing Co
Food and Drugs
Gafford Gafford Couple Wed in Hopkins County Home
At 30 o clock Saturday evening the marriage of C. A. Gafford and May Gafford of Sulphur Springs was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Morgan with Rev. M. B. Molloy officiating. Both are well known in Hopkins county and Ada readers are wished the best.
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C. A. Gafford
May Gafford
Sulphur Springs
O. W. Morgan
M. B. Molloy
Hopkins County
Ada
Dr Simmons Squaw Wine relief for backache and stomach woes
The advertisement claims squaw wine eases prostrating backache and bearing down pains in women. It says the product acts on the cause, restores regularity, aids digestion, and rebuilds vigor and cheerfulness. Priced at $1.00 per bottle and sold by Gwin & Mays Drug Co.
High School Social and Debating Society News
The high school held a social in the school building with games and refreshments. A Literary Society was organized with officers Alex McKeown president Ralph Smith vice president Theresa Deckert secretary. A new teacher Mrs Gant joins the fourth and second grades. The boys formed a debating society with officers Eugene Hunnicutt president Alex McKowen vice president Ralph Smith secretary treasurer. A football game is planned for Thursday between the High school and normal boys on the Normal ground.
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Alex McKeown
Ralph Smith
Theresa Deckert
Gant
Eugene Hunnicutt
Alex McKowen
Lest We Forget and Farm News Offer From Ada News
The Ada News urges readers to subscribe now to keep up with local events and offers a combined one year deal with the Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News for $1.75. The package provides three papers weekly for the whole family.
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Ada News
Dallas
Farm News
Roosevelt to depart for Oyster Bay after doctors approve
Chicago report says Colonel Roosevelt may leave for New York Monday morning at 8 08. Doctors describe his condition as normal despite blood loss and severe nervous exhaustion from a week in bed. They stress rest and quiet to ensure safety for the trip.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
New York
Alexander Lambert
Federal decision preserves federal liquor policing in Oklahoma
The Eighth Circuit in St Paul upheld Eugene Mosier of Osage county s conviction for selling liquor to an Indian. The court ruled that federal police power remains in force despite Oklahoma statehood and the constitutional provision for Indian rights.
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Oklahoma City
United States Circuit Court
Fighth
St. Paul
Eugene Mosier
Osage County
Mosier
Oklahoma
Statehood
Congress
Prophylactic Fluid for Sore Throat and Wounds
An advertisement for Dar By’s Prophylactic Fluid promotes gargling for sore throat and mouth care, skin baths for swellings and wounds, and claims quick restoration of normal conditions. It lists a 50 cent price per bottle and notes Gwin & Mays Drug as the seller.
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Darby
Gwin & Mays Drug Company
California for Wilson leads a California plurality
New York October 21 Governor Wilson is predicted to win a handsome plurality in California per a telegram to the Wilson National Progressive Republican League from Rudolph Spreckels in San Francisco. The third term party movement suffers a setback as California voters fear Governor Johnson seeks to build a party machine. A poll on the Overland Limited from San Francisco to Chicago shows Wilson 28, Roosevelt 14, Taft 6.
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New York
California
Wilson
Wilson National Progressive Republican League
Rudolph Spreckels
San Francisco
Spreckels
Johnson
Overland Limited
Chicago
League
Roosevelt
Taft
Mortgage Offer from Cowling in Stonewall Oklahoma
A loan notice from Cowling of Stonewall Oklahoma promises a first mortgage and a clear abstract to secure a five year loan at a low interest rate. Money available immediately with no delays. AFP.
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Cowling
W-T
Stonewall
Okla
Wilson and Marshall Day Call in Oklahoma 1912
The National Democratic Committee designates November 2 1912 as Wilson and Marshall Day and asks Oklahoma Democrats to hold precinct meetings in the afternoon and possibly at night to read a message from President elect Woodrow Wilson. The notice urges rallies across the state to rally for a Democratic victory on November 5 with TOM C. HARRUA and HUBERT L. BOLEN as leaders.
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Oklahoma
National Democratic Committee
Wilson and
Marshall
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson and Marshall
Democracy of America
Tom C. Harrua
Hubert L. Bolen
Chm
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