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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
13
In a tense scene Mary confronts Katherine about a presumed affair and a possible divorce. Katherine admits a younger woman may be involved, sparking Mary’s bitter resolve. Mary clings to dignity, while Katherine discovers Bob’s forgiveness and love, choosing to confess and mend ties.
Ada Oklahoma August 28 1914 cotton yields remain speculative with fewer mature bolls than last year though more forms blooms and immature bolls. Early frost or boll worm could cut the acre yield and hinder picking if current weather persists per F Ferguson Dist Agent Western Oklahoma.
The German ambassador said in a Berlin wireless that German forces are in the outskirts of Calais as of August 28, signaling advancing activity along the French coast.
Ardmore Ok August 28 The Corsicana tank of 55000 barrels exploded in the Healdton fields after burning eighteen hours. Flames spanned directions and oil flooded embankments driving residents to high ground in a rainstorm. J E Ring noted earlier fires in lighter oil, while Corsicana superintendent W B White directed steam engines to smother flames and save storage tanks. The Magnolia Pipe Line third 55000 barrel tank ignited after midnight, with six tanks in danger. Crystal gas well was smothered at 5 pm. Fire visible thirty miles away.
Speaker Clark issues arrest warrants to secure attendance as about 180 members remain away from Washington. Affected members face a $21 daily salary deduction for each day absent, with exceptions only for illness. First such measure since the Fifty third Congress two decades ago, echoing a past effort to keep lawmakers in session.
Oakland Aug 29 The Alameda county Socialist party plans an annual memorial at the county potter's field in infirmary for victims of the capitalistic system. The first service drew many Socialist women, flowers were brought from across the country, Rev Wilmot friend read the service, with music speeches and prayers for the unnam ed pauper dead.
By a recent act of Congress the following Ada citizens were added to the Choctaw rolls J. W. B. Nichols Bessie Nichols Louis Herman Nichols Golda Ula Nichols Sylva Nichols.
Madrid reports that European political elements pressuring Spain to side with France England Belgium and Russia against Germany will likely fail. The King remains strongly neutral and appears unlikely to be drawn into the European conflict.
In New Orleans on August 27 two thousand cotton growing counties gathered to press the government for bank-facilitated aid until the cotton markets recover. Japanese buyers have purchased a large portion of the Texas crop.
A Kansas City Southern passenger train derailed on a short curve three miles north of Marble City. A broken rail is suspected. Twenty one people injured, none fatally. Two coaches and a sleeper derailed. chair car tumbled into a creek. Engine sent to Sallisaw for aid. victims later transported to Sallisaw. The most seriously hurt is Mrs. Margaret Oldham of Siloam Springs Arkansas with arm and head cuts and internal injuries.
In London on August 29 reports circulated that Italy may join the Allies against Germany and Austria. Official circles discussed the potential shift openly, weighing strategic and diplomatic implications.
Shawnee Aug 28 H H Smith filed election contests in all counties of the district against W H Murray who won the election on returns. In this county the contest was filed in district court and Judge Wilson has not acted. Contests allege fraud and mistake in the count.
Red Bluff California August 27 Mount Lassen has resumed its geyser activity after a period as a volcano. It previously threw hot stones up to bushel basket size and risked forest fires. Steam and hot water began erupting again with some ash, giving a smoky appearance.
Aug 28 report from Okfuskee and Okemah Oklahoma states Hon H H Smith filed with county election boards an affidavit alleging fraud and error in the election He seeks ten days to obtain a court order for a recount Precinct No 3 in Paden reportedly counted 45 votes for Murray against him and a recount is expected to raise Murray s majority
Paris reports five German and Austrian corps move toward Belfort with heavy siege artillery. The advance signals intensified pressure on the fortress as casualty reports and troop movements unfold amid ongoing battles in the region.
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