Democrats Hold Conventions in Ada Four Wards
The four Ada wards held precinct conventions electing delegates to the county convention. Ward 1 chose Dr. B. P. Ross as chair and C. C. Williams as secretary with delegates including Williams and McKeown. Ward 2 elected Orel Busby chair and listed delegates such as Briles and Maxey. Ward 3 named J. H. Jones chair and J. W. Westbrook as secretary with county delegates. Ward 4 selected R. M. Roddie chair and Dr. Deen secretary with a slate of delegates and Deen as committeeman.
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Ada
8. P. Ross
C. C. Williams
Tom D. McKeown
F. P. Lieuallen
W. H. Ebey
Ss. P. Ross
J. P. Crawford
Will Miller
C. A. Powers
Orel Busby
Leslie Maxey
C. W. Briles
Bob Wimbish
R. E. Haynes
T. P. Holt
A. H. Chapman
W. F. Scott
J. H. Jones
J. W. Westbrook
J. C. Cates
J. H. Collins
C. Oo. Barton
Chas. Shepherd
C. W. Graves
R. M. Roddie
Dr. Deen
Geo. Thompson
J. A. Deen
Geo. Harrison
J. M. Taylor
A. M. Crow
L. C. Lindsey
Bert Thompson
Ed Harrison
B. C. King
J. W. Dean
Fire damages Frisco offices and Harvey House kitchen
Fire early Friday caused about 400 dollars in damage to the kitchen of the Harvey House and the dispatcher’s office at Francis. Firemen drove out the dispatchers about five and by noon regular service was restored.
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Harvey House
Francis
Battles Begin in Prussia and Austrian Galicia
Reports from St. Petersburg say two major battles opened in eastern Prussia and Austrian Galicia with stubborn fighting. German forces mass for a stand at Konigsburg while an army corps is bottled up at Allenstein. Austrians clash with Lemburg as the objective and Russian aviators note reinforcements for Austria arriving to aid the main body.
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St. Petersburg
Prussia
Austrian Galicia
Konisburg
Allenstein
Lemburg
J O Tipton Exhibits Fine Gold Nugget Corn
J O Tipton of Ada brought to the News office a fine ear of Gold Nugget corn from his farm. He says this ear is ordinary but he has much finer showing at the fair, and the variety could gain prominence for its owner with enough acreage.
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J. O. Tipton
Ada
Small cyclone passes over Marshall County
Report from McMillan Marshall county says a cyclone yesterday morning caused property damage wrecking two houses and damaging several outbuildings. No injuries reported as McMillan lies about twenty miles southeast of Ardmore in Marshall county.
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Ardmore
McMillan
Marshall County
Stratford Discussing Warehouse Proposition
A large meeting is underway at Stratford City Hall to discuss marketing cotton and constructing warehouses in Stratford, with residents weighing potential economic benefits and implications for the town.
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Stratford
Stratford Tribune
Ben McGlover Declared Insane by County Board
Ben McGlover of Michigan was examined by the county board of insanity this morning and adjudged insane. He will be carried to Norman tonight. McGlover is described as a dope fiend. French and English Forces Severed. Washington, Aug. 28. A Berlin wireless message reports the French and English armies north of the Sambre and Meuse surrounded, with the French east army partly driven south, disrupting communication. German cavalry has reached Ostend between the two allied forces.
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Ben McGlover
Michigan
County Board of Insanity
Norman
McGlover
Washington
Sambre
Meuse
Berlin
Ostend
Golden Gate Contest Winners Named in County Page
The Gold en Gate contest saw Miss Mattie Stubblefield win the premium for the 50 000 or more class and Ruth Lundy take the prize for the under 50 000 gain. The paper demands tightening rules and receipts for votes, stating no receipt means no votes.
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Mattie Stubblefield
Ruth Lundy
Poland May Rise Again Autonomy Promised to United Poland
New York dispatch argues a future autonomous Polish state larger than Colorado may arise if the Allies defeat Germany and Austria. The Czar promises self rule and preservation of Polish language and customs in a united region, with Galicia and Cracow holding historical significance and potential shifts in loyalties amid the war.
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United Press
New York
Poland
Colorado
Germany
Austria
Russia
Europe
Prussia
Galicia
Austro-Hungary
West Prussia
Posen
Galcia
Cracow
Warsaw
Western football season looks strong after year of top teams
United Press reports a strong Western football outlook with Notre Dame leading outsiders and Chicago Wisconsin and Illinois set to contend. Michigan shows weakness from 1913, while Purdue Minnesota Northwestern Indiana and Iowa face mixed prospects.
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United Press
Chicago
Notre Dame
Yale
Michigan
Yost
Harvard
Rockne
Dorais
Minnesota
Purdue
Northwestern
Ohio State
Indiana
Iowa
Trade of the U S with Pan America 1914
Washington reports US trade with Pan American countries for the fiscal year ending June 30 1914 totaled 1 303 million dollars or 20 percent of domestic port commerce North America accounted for 956 million and South America 347 million imports from Canada Cuba Mexico and Central America led North American imports exports mainly to Canada Cuba and Central America Mexico South America shows Brazil Argentina as key partners with Argentina receiving over one third of exports and Brazil nearly a quarter. The report highlights European dominance in South American markets and urges American exporters to expand presence citing the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce publication South America as an Export Field and noting needs in Brazil such as arms automobiles cotton goods and machinery where England Germany and France currently lead.
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Washington, D. C
United States
North America
South America
Canada
Cuba
Mexico
Central American States
British West Indies
Central America
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
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Venezuela
Peru
North American
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Special Agents
Otto Wilson
United Kingdom
Germany
France
England
Europe
Stop That Rheumatism With Hunt's Lightning Oil
Advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a fast pain remedy for rheumatism neuralgia and headaches. Claims quick relief and urges readers to ask their druggist.
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Hunt
Pontotoc County at State Fair
John W. Newbern visited the city to promote Pontotoc county exhibits at the Oklahoma state fair. Secretary Messenger of the Commercial Club joined a booth for Pontotoc county, aiming to build on a creditable past showing. The fair offers 20 cash prizes totaling 1500 dollars plus a 1006 dollar trophy for first honors, with a uniform judging scale to ensure fair decisions.
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John W. Newbern
Commercial Club
Pontotoc
Banner Counties
Caddo County
Spanish War Veterans Reach Louisville for National Encampment
Hundreds of veterans from the Spanish American War gather in Louisville Kentucky for the National Encampment opening tomorrow. Cincinnati, Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia delegates vie to host the 1915 event with strong bids anticipated.
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Louisville
Cincinnati
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Allen Provides Cotton Warehouses
M B Donaghey reports local business men have rented his store building in Allen to use as a cotton warehouse for holding crop until prices improve.
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ALLEN
M. B. Donaghey
Belgians Defeated Near Antwerp as Germans Advance
Berlin reports the Belgian army from Antwerp has been driven back by a strong German force near Antwerp. Official word confirms German troops moved in and German forces burned Louvain after defenders attacked them.
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Berlin
Antwerp
Louvain
Wheat Soars as May Contract Hits 1 25
Chicago prices show May wheat rising to 1.25 a bushel on today’s market session.
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Chicago
Wilson Will Not Take the Stump in Fall Campaign
Washington reports President Wilson will skip campaigning on the stump due to the war and his wife's death. He may still deliver a few large speeches as conditions allow.
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Wilson
Washington
New Warden for Granite Reformatory Takes Charge
A. V. Skelton of Okemah, former state prison control board member, becomes warden at Granite reformatory succeeding Clyde Reed. Skelton was appointed earlier but assumed duties Wednesday, leaving a vacancy on the prison board of control with no governor appointment yet.
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A. V. Skelton
Okemah
State Board of Prison Control
State Reformatory
Granite
Clyde Reed
Skelton
Reformatory
Prison Board
Reed
Prison Board of Control
Wilson Opposes Moratorium Plea From Wall Street
Washington reports the administration frowns on a moratorium proposal to postpone debt payments due in the United States. Clamor from Wall Street and importers is noted, but the policy stance remains firm against delaying obligations.
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Washington
Wall Street
United States
European War May Cause Chinese Revolt
Pacific Coast agents of the Chinese revolutionary party predict the European war will distract powers and allow an uprising to overthrow President Yuan Shikai. They say a general revolt is timely and likely as Yuan’s downfall creates confusion and regional grabs recede for a time.
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San Francisco
Europe
Yuan Shi Kai
Pacific Coast
Revolutionary Party
Yuan
Rally to Win: Do Not Wait for Tomorrow in the Exposition Drive
The article urges candidates to act now, urging effort and self-promotion to secure subscriptions and votes. It promotes the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco, highlighting the site’s beauty, the Court of Abundance, the Great Tower of Jewels, and a grand electrical display along the bay with millions of lights.
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Presidio
Bay of
Golden Gate
United States
Bay
van Ness Avenue
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