Aged veteran praises Ada reunion at Confederate Home
SAM T. JONES of Company B, 28 Texas Cavalry describes the Ardmore Confederate Soldiers Home veterans visiting Ada for a state reunion. He notes 200 to 500 registrants, generous hospitality, meals prepared in the east kitchen, addresses by Luther Harrison and A N Leecraft, and Friday night fiddlers contests. The letter reflects lingering reverence for the South and uncertainty about future reunions.
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Ardmore
Oklahoma
Ada
Home
Tate Brady Camp
Frisco
Luther Harrison
Southland
A. N. Leecraft
Gov. Robertson
Sam T. Jones
Co. B
Texas
Cav
Pershing to Visit Birthplace in Laclede Missouri
Gen Pershing is expected to visit his birthplace in Laclede Missouri likely next month. The town plans a program of nostalgia with music oratory and fried chicken as communities welcome the general among old friends and familiar scenes.
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Associated Press
Laclede
Pershing
Linn
Allen
Mystery of Kansas Murder Farm Deepens in Maple Hill
Topeka reports three skeletons found at Maple Hill on Rufus King property linked to 1908 1909 and 1913 disappearances. King, jailed in Shawnee county, faces three counts of first degree murder after coroner’s juries ruled the victims were murdered. He had claimed departures on the night train and bought victims’ property afterward.
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Topeka
Kans
Bender Road
Labette County
Kansas
Maple Hill
Rufus King
King
Shawnee County
Alma
Reuben Gutshall
John Woody
Gutshall
Prices Dip But No Fighting Reported Here
The Holdenville Democrat notes prices may be easing yet reports show no violence or clashes in the neighborhood. No confirmed outbreaks or confrontations observed locally as markets adjust.
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Holdenville
Shawnee Indian School Closed by Interior Order
Shawnee Oklahoma September 3 The Shawnee Indian Agency announced the Shawnee Potawatomi Sac and Fox Iowa and Kickapoo school two miles east of Shawnee is closed after a Interior Department order requiring Indians to attend public schools where possible. Last year the school served 125 pupils and most could attend nearby public schools. remaining students will be sent to other government schools. The site, founded 1872 by Quakers and later taken over by the government, may be used by state authorities for a girls industrial home. The school location is between Tecumseh and Shawnee.
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Shawnee, Okla
Shawnee Indian Agency
Pottawatomie
Sac and Fox
Iowa
Kickapoo
Department of Interior
Tecumseh
MAN WISHES 10 AK WITH HIS LOST WIFE
In Chicago a B and O cashier William F Tanner embraced his wife as her foot was trapped on a railroad frog. The limited Chicago and Northwestern train struck them, killing both and injuring flagman John Miller who lost a leg and broke an arm. The couple died guarding each other.
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Chicago
Mary
William F. Tanner
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Chicago & Northwestern
John Miller
Tanner
Mrs. Tanner
Miller
Congress Delays Legislation Highlight GOP Price Stance
The republican majority in congress shows its stance by delaying bills to illustrate that time has not advanced in price, reflecting a political effort to impact economic policy.
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Ardmorelle
Congress
State School News Highlights Rising Teacher Demand
Oklahoma educators report intense demand for teachers with salaries of 100 to 125 dollars a month as normal schools see large call volumes. State Superintendent Wilson travels to Washington and New York on education business while a 50,000 dollar gymnasium project is let at Northwestern Normal in Alva.
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Oklahoma City
J. P P. Battenberg
Northwestern Normal
Alva
R. H. Wilson
Washington
Federal Bureau of Education
New York
State Board of Affairs
Oklahoma
W. T. Dodson
State Board of Education
Jews of World Look Forward to Zionist Meet
CHICAGO September 4 The impending Zionist convention in Palestine attracts world attention with leaders such as Justice Brandeis and Dr Chaym Weizmann among attendees. A mass meeting parade of 30000 Zionists, a ball, and city meetings showcase aims to revive Hebrew culture a Jewish university and school system and a major printing center. The conference will also address financing the state growth housing for refugees and industrial development. A parade feature includes a unit of the Jewish Legion in the David’s Legion of Allenby era.
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Chicago
World
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Brandeis
United States Supreme Court
Chaym Weitzman
London
England
Palestinian Commission
Julius Mack
United States Circuit Court
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Auditorium Theatre
First Regiment
Jewish Legion
Legion of David
Allenby
Denver woman reports Korean atrocities by Japan
A prominent Denver woman returning from Korea recalls brutal Japanese actions in Seoul and Ham Heung. She claims public opinion can force Japan out, describes executions, torture, arrests, and religious persecution, and alleges resentment toward America and President Wilson.
Letters from Ralph Adair in Asia During World War I
Ralph Adair writes from Vladivostok and Shanghai in 1919 describing life in wartime Asia. He details races, civilians, currencies, Y M C A facilities, British ships Kent, German prisoners, and harsh scenes of casualties. He notes travel to Japan and plans to return to the United States within a year.
Cotton Must Be Held at Premium, Warns Cotton Association
Atlanta Aug. 20. The American Cotton association executive committee urges farmers and holders not to be stampeded by speculators seeking cheap cotton. It deplores efforts to depress prices, notes cotton’s intrinsic value above 35 cents a pound, and pledges an organized fight once the association has a million members.
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Atlanta
American Cotton Association
Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
Notice is given that by order of sale issued by the Pontotoc County court clerk and directed by the sheriff of Pontotoc County in a case where Conservative Loan Company is plaintiff and Leslie Harris Rosa Harris and others are defendants, the property Lot five of Block six Sunrise Addition Ada Oklahoma will be sold at 2 PM September 16 1919 at the Ada courthouse to satisfy costs and judgments including $310.50 plus interest and $30 attorneys fees from Harris case and $400 plus interest and $40 attorneys fees from Westheimer case. sale at cash, no appraisement.
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Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Said County
District Court
Corporation
Leslie ©. Harris
Rosa Harris
Belle Raynes
Ada
Leslie O. Harris
Westheimer
Bob Duncan
Stanard, Wahl & Ennis
Attorneys At Law
Shawnee
Consolidation of Ada Papers Promises Strong Editorial Force
The Ada Star-Democrat and Ada News unite under Luther Harrison and Brown with exclusive editorial control. Wewoka Capital-Democrat notes the merged staffs, predicting one of the state’s best papers with capable leadership.
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Wewoka Capital-Democrat
Capital-Democrat
Ada Star-Democrat
Luther Harrison
Wewoka
Ada News
Ada
Messrs. Harrison
Brown
Just What She Needed from Chamberlains Tablets Ad
Mrs Volta Bankson of Chilli cothe Mor writes that Chamberlains Tablets relieved indigestion toned her liver ended backache and dizziness and she will always praise them.
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Praised in Michigan
In Caseville Michigan Mrs A H Hall credits Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her baby's life this summer and keeping it in the house. Mrs Mary Carrington also testifies to years of prompt relief from the remedy.
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Chamberlain
Michigan
A. H. Hall
Caseville
Mich
Mary Carrington
Pittsburg County Guardian on profiteering and reforms
The Pittsburg County Guardian urges fairness in addressing profiteering and criticizes focusing blame on the "big five" while calling for blunt home remedies to curb a financial fever it labels epidemic.
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Pittsburg
Allen Hustler and her sheltered life dilemma
Allen Hustler is described as an old fashioned woman seeking a sheltered life while her daughter faces exposure due to insufficient clothing for harsh weather. The contrast highlights generational attitudes toward safety and practicality.
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Allen Hustler
Indigestion relief urged with Chamberlains Tablets
Despondent sufferers due to indigestion are warned against loss of hope. Many have been permanently cured by Chamberlains Tablets and can now eat what they crave. The tablets strengthen the stomach enabling natural function and recovery is possible. Try them at once.
Manufacturer price stamp prompts tax on middleman share
A Miami News note urges marking the manufacturer’s price on articles to reveal how much is added by middlemen, questioning the tax impact on consumers and retailers.
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Miami News
Canadian dollar value vs American dollar noted
A Dominion paper laments that the Canadian dollar buys 90 cents in Buffalo and 30 cents in Toledo, yet still claims it fares better than the American dollar.
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McCurtain Gazette
Buffalo
Toledo
Dominion
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