President outlines targeted anti trust policy aims
The president clarifies anti trust aims focus on monopolistic practices and rejects fears that holding companies laws hurt compliant firms. He notes interstate commission findings won't bind courts and explains the panel will draft orders for courts to act on. He downplays any crisis and prioritizes unfinished business.
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United Press
Washington
Interstate Trade Commission
Department
Marines May Be Landed In Mexico City Crisis
Secretary Daniel denied Admiral Fletcher had discretionary power to land marines stepping to Mexico City if Huerta resigns. He said a concentrated marine force would protect Americans if Washington orders ashore.
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United Press
Washington
Daniel
Fletcher
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Huerta
Suit seeks restitution from St. Louis Frisco directors
Frisco receivers file suit in St Louis against ten current and former directors to recover about 14.5 million dollars tied to the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico feeder line. The petition claims directors exceeded their powers and were negligent in acquiring property. It also cites Missouri law on line connections and notes no direct link to the Brownsville line except a traffic agreement with Houston and Texas Central. Other suits are anticipated in Texas.
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St- Louis, Mo
Frisco
St. Louis
Praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by Milwaukee mother
Mrs Lida Dewey of Milwaukee praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for relieving and curing coughs and colds in children and adults. She notes its safety for young children and rapid relief in croup, recommending it for all families with children. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Lida Dewey
Milwaukee
Wis
Ada Man Re-elected Director at National Life Association
Henry Pyle, president and manager, was re-elected a director at the National Life Association's annual meeting. A five-member board elects one director each year for a five-year term. A. L. Hager was chosen to fill a three-year unexpired term. Officers are elected in February for two-year terms as F. F Brydia presided. About thirty policy holders attended in person and over 5,300 were represented by proxy.
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Henry Pyle
National Life Association
A. L. Hager
Commercial Savings
F. F Brydia
Oklahoma
Mangum Victory Confirmed in Clean Town Contest
Mangum is awarded first honors in Holland's Magazine clean town contest for Oklahoma towns, with a score of 90 in the second inspection. Stillwater trails by one point at 89, and Mangum leads by 1.5 points over second place. Ada had no reported visit from magazine representatives.
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Mangum
Oklahoma
Holland’s Magazine
Ada
Stillwater
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsements In Ada Citizen Testimony
An Ada Oklahoma notice promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for weak kidneys backache and urinary disorders. It cites 50 years of use and 39 000 endorsements including Mrs M Smith of 416 W Sixteenth St Ada who reports relief with 50 cent price at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY listed as makers.
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Doan
Ada
M. Smith
Sixteenth St
Okla
President Settles Row Over Administration Trust Program
Washington January 22 The House Judiciary Committee began work on the administration trust program with three tentative bills. The president faced rivalry between leaders over division of the program. Chairman Clayton urged the president to bar the Interstate Commerce Commission from handling the bills. Adamson refused to withdraw but allowed Clayton to introduce bills in his name, reserving his committee’s right on drafts of interstate trade commission and railroad securities bills.
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United Press
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Clayton
Judiciary Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Adamson
Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Trade Commission
Railroad Securities
Sunday School Convention Adjourns After Successful Session
Pontotoc County Sunday School convention concluded Friday evening. Leaders C H Nichols and daughter and Mrs Dewis offered help and inspiration. Officers elected: C E Canning president. W C Duncan Ada T F Pierce Stonewall Leslie M Martin Roff vice presidents. Mrs R E Haynes secretary. About fifteen out of town delegates attended. $15.25 raised for travel and $53.50 pledged for county work. A resolution endorsed National Constitutional Prohibition as proposed by Rep Hobson to amend the Constitution prohibiting beverages or foods containing alcohol.
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Pontotoc County
C. H. Nichols
Wee
United States Congress
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Son Kills Father After Drinking Spree and Threats
Nachitoghes La January 26 United Press reports John C. Clark a planter was killed by his thirteen year old son after Clark threatened his wife and nine children and committed suicide. He first attacked his fifteen year old daughter when the boy fired a shotgun fatal shot at his father.
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United Press
Nachitoghes
John C. Clark
Clark
Farm For Sale Near Roff Oklahoma 90 Acres
90 acres of productive black land with 60 acres in cultivation located 6 miles west of Roff Oklahoma. Asking price $30 per acre, owner needs cash and will take $600 now with the balance on easy terms. Contact John G James Roff Okla. 37 tf Cad.
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Roff
John G. James Roff
Okla
VE Ewes W NT At For Result
VE Ewes with NT at for result.
Man and Woman Charged With Theft In City
A man and woman were arrested on charges of stealing clothing and goods from the Surprise Store Stevens-Wilson and possibly other city houses. Their hearing was underway before Justice Brown at press time. The couple, strangers to the area, had been in town only two or three days.
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Stevens-Wilson
Brown
Oil Strike At Kingston Field Sparks Oklahoma Excitement
The Coleman Oil and Gas Company struck oil yesterday at less than 40 feet in the Kingston field six miles south of Kingston Oklahoma. The find promises to be one of the finest in the state with abundant gas for lights and heating at the drill site.
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Kingston
Coleman Oil and Gas Company
Jewels in New York City Exceed Global Holdings
A statement asserts New York City houses more jewels than any other city in the world, emphasizing the vast and varied jewelry holdings concentrated in the metropolis.
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New York
McDaniels Seeks Riley Surrender Of State Election Board Records
Ned McDaniels secretary of the Oklahoma State Senate files mandamus in district court to compel Ben W. Riley secretary of the State Election Board to turn over books records and furniture. He argues the Fourth Legislature amended election law governs Riley and seeks to suspend by referendum petitions failed within ninety days. Riley contends the mandamus rests on questions of election law submission to a special session and the legality of merging board secretary and senate secretary roles.
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Alahoma City
Ned MecDaniels
State Senate
Ben W. Riley
State Election Board
McDaniels
Riley
Cruce
Senate
Cotton Seed for Sale in Ada Area
Jackson's Improved or Round Boll cotton seed offered at $1 per bushel. Clint Palmer advertises near Ada, located 12 miles northwest. Title indicates seed sale with price and contact location.
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Jackson
Clint Palmer
Ada
Will Drill for Oil Around Bromide
Robert Galbreath of Tulsa, a Democratic National Committeeman, promoted Bromide Oklahoma and announced planned oil tests in southern Oklahoma. He predicted southward extensions of the Allen field with promising prospects five miles south of Allen, while noting asphalt deposits in Carter County and noting Healdton operations challenged his asphalt theory.
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Robert Galbreath
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Galbreath
Bromide
Wapanucka
Galbraith
Allen Field
Carter County
Santa Fe
Healdton
Frisco Railroad Crisis Detailed by ICC Report
The Interstate Commerce Commission report to the Senate blasts Frisco management. It cites disproportionate capital and new line acquisitions, financing New Orleans and Texas, and a Chicago Terminal plan as causes of receivership. It warns of weak credit and risky banker deals.
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United Press
Washington
Frisco
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
New Orleans
Texas
North Texas
Chicago
Illinois
Four Bodies Removed From Michigan Central Train Wreck
In Jackson Michigan on January 26 four bodies were taken from the wreck of Michigan Central passenger train No 70 after a head on collision with an extra freight. Several of the twelve seriously injured are believed dying and an inquest was ordered to determine responsibility. Engineer Bush of the freight was seriously injured and cannot talk.
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United Press
Jackson
Mich
Michigan Central
Bush
Wreck Victims Die After Michigan Central Collision
Jackson Michigan January 26 two p m Cal Johnson passenger engineer S W Cochran Thomas Scroogie and L V Beck victims of the Michigan Central wreck died shortly after noon. Injured suffered hours before removal from telescoped cars. Hypodermics administered to many before release. Fireman Diedrigh of the freight denied orders to take the siding. Johnson crushed between engine and tender while fireman escaped.
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Jackson
Mich
Cal Johnson
S. W Cochran
Thomas Scroogie
L. V. Beck
Michigan Central
Diedrigh
Johson
Chronic Constipation Cured Says Brooklyn Man
“Five years ago I had the worst case of chronic constipation I ever knew of and Chamberlain's Tablets cured me,” writes S. F. Fish of Brooklyn Michigan. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
S. F. Fish
Brooklyn
Mich
Oklahoma Salt Beds Vast Trove of Hidden Wealth
Norman Oklahoma reports enormous salt deposits beneath the plains. Evaporation from springs yields 400000 gallons of pure salt daily, enough to load an 18 mile long train yearly. Farmers haul surface salt from Cimarron valley while plains endure dry spells.
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United Press
Norman
Okla
Oklahoma
Cimarron River
Cimarron Valley
East Central Norman English head resigns for journalism
Prof. W. D. Little resigns after leading the English department since its founding. He will move to Albemarle North Carolina to run The Enterprise weekly paper. Rev. M B Molloy likely to fill the vacancy with expected ability.
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W. D. Little
Albemarle, N. C
The
Enterprise
Ada
M B. Molloy
Presbyterian Church
How Advertising Cuts Your Living Costs
A compact promotional piece explains advertising as a tool that expands a merchant’s reach, lowers per-unit costs by high sales volume, builds community trust, and keeps customers informed. It urges readers to study local ads in THE NEWS for evidence of lower prices and better goods.
Ginners Report Shows Cotton Bales in 1913 Up Slightly
Washington date line reports the agriculture department counts 13 589 171 bales of 1913 cotton produced by January 15, up from 13 088 930 bales on the same date in 1912.
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United Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Local Physicians and Attorneys List Ada Oklahoma
Ada Oklahoma listing shows Dr J W Wimbish and Dr W J Enloe physicians with office and residence numbers. Lawyers Ligon Duncan Wimbish & Duncan practice in the Douglass Building. Wallis Hartman has an office in the Conn Building with office phone 20.
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Aldrich
J. W. Wimbish
Drs. Ligon
Wimbish & Duncan
Douresteed-Douglass
Steed
Wallis Hartman
Conn
Office
W. J. Enloe
Duncan Bldg
Ada, Okla
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Missouri
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L. M. Overton
Fitzhugh, Oklahoma
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