Battle Near Carrizo Springs Fends Off Mexican Smugglers
Sheriff Gardner and posse engaged smugglers in Toro pasture six miles north of the Rio Grande. Two smugglers were killed two wounded and sixteen captured while no officers were hurt. Government soldiers aided and the wounded were loaded for Carrizo Springs where they were expected tonight. Citizens stay excited but authorities foresee little danger.
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Carrizo Springs
Dimmit County
Tex
Gardner
Toro Pasture
Rio Grande
Sudden Death of D. E Parker
D E Parker 77 died suddenly Thursday morning at his sister-in-law’s home three and a half miles southwest of Ada after rising he suffered a severe hemorrhage and died within minutes. He had lived nearby for years and was a Confederate veteran. The body will be sent to Quitman Arkansas for interment.
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D. E. Parker
W. T. Parker
Ada
Quitman
Ark
Parker
Judge R L Williams Enters Democratic Governor Race
Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice R L Williams announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Oklahoma governor in 1914. He plans a formal platform after January 1 and will resign from the court to campaign. Williams cites economy efficiency honesty and tax burden relief as core goals.
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Supreme Court
Oklahoma City
Okla
R. L. Williams
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Judge Williams
Williams
The
Supreme Bench
Thaw Transported Toward United States Border Amid Accusations
Harry K. Thaw was taken to the Vermont border at 8 a m as he resisted claiming kidnapping. Immigration officers said actions followed minister of justice orders and Thaw was escorted by a deputy superintendent and newspaper reporters tracked his progress through New Hampshire en route to Maine. In Colebrook New Hampshire Thaw was arrested by Sheriff Drew of Coos County at a schoolhouse and held as a fugitive from justice with plans previously to strike a railroad and reach Detroit.
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Grant Station
Robertson
Thaw
Norton Mills
New Hampshire
Stewartstown
Maine
Colebrook
N. H
Drew
Coos County
Detroit
Montreal
Mayor William J Gaynor Dies Aboard Baltic Sea Trip
New York Mayor William J Gaynor died of heart failure while aboard the Baltic returning from Europe to attend the municipal campaign. His son Rudolf W Gaynor reported the death at 1 07 PM on Wednesday. Acting Mayor Ardolph L Kline, president of the board of aldermen, assumed the office and vowed to continue Gaynor’s policies.
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New York
William J. Gaynor
New York City
Baltic
Europe
Robert Adamson
Rufus W. Gaynor
Adamson
Lusitania
Liver Pool
Board of Estimate
Cedric
Queenstown
Luistania
Liverpool
Gaynor
Ardolph L. Kline
Board of Aldermen
Kline
Merital Tonic Digestive Endorsed as Strength Rebuilder
The Ramsey Drug Co. Sole Agents promote Merital Tonic Digestive as the greatest strength renewer and nerve tonic for people in poor health or run down. It is recommended for those not as strong and vigorous as they should be.
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Ramsey Drug Co
J C Lea Opens New Clothing Store in Ada Bank Building
J C Lea opens a well stocked clothing store in the old Ada National Bank building. The shop boasts up to date merchandise and promises important announcements for readers in a few days.
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J. C. Lea
Ada National Bank
Mr. Lea
Ada Town Shop Promotes Meritol Goods
Ada residents are urged to seek Meritol foods offered through the American Drug and Press Association. Ramsey Drug Co. serves as local agents touting the preparation line guaranteed for quality.
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Ada
American Drug and Press Association
Meritol
Ramsey Drug Co
Fram to Be First Ship Through Panama Canal
Captain Torvald Nilsen arrives with the Fram to join Roald Amundsen for the planned first transit of the Panama Canal. Amundsen will board in San Francisco and Nilsen confirms the Fram is slated to lead the passage.
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FRAM
Panama Canal
New York
Torvald Nilsen
Amundsen
North Pole
Christiana
Co’on
San Francisco
Nilsen
Canal
News Want Up Will Moa Them
The fragmentary note mentions a news want item with possible upcoming action. Readable details are scarce but indicate an intent to pursue journalism or reporting objectives. No clear entities, dates, or outcomes are identified in the readable text.
For Sale or Trade Store and Residence in Portland Park
A combined store and residence at Portland Park offered for sale or trade. Cash or farm land accepted. Contact M. L. Cope in Ada for details.
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Portland Park
M. L. Cope
Ada
Pontotoc Branch meeting urged for farmers and business men
Farmers and business men urged to attend a Pontotoc Branch Eastern Oklahoma Agricultural Association meeting at city hall on Monday Sept 22 at 2 o'clock. J R Waldby secretary treasurer notes vital interests to farming and marketing will be discussed. Try a News Want Ad for results.
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Pontotoc
Eastern Oklahoma Agricultural Association
J. R. Waldby
Sec
Treas
Dr. King's New Life Pills Endorsed by Woman of Tennessee
Promised as prompt and safe laxative for women with no pain. Mrs. M. C. Dunlay of Leadill Tennessee reports relief from troubles. Sold by druggists at 25 cents with patient endorsement.
Ada Boy Is Making Good
Norman report says Will Buttram of Ada, a University of Oklahoma student, works with the Oklahoma Geological Survey on a field searching eastern state oil and gas prospects. He will continue field work through October before returning to class.
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Norman
Will Buttram
Ada
Oklahoma Geological Survey
Will
Geological Survey
Christian Church Conference Ends in Keokuk
Delegates from over 350 churches wrap up the largest Christian church conference in Iowa history. The session began last Tuesday and concluded this afternoon with an estimated total membership of about 70 000 represented.
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Christian Church Conference
Keokuk
Iowa
Ada Receives Slow Steady Rain After Four Months
A gentle, widespread rainfall reached Ada after four months of drought, starting Thursday evening and continuing into Friday morning. By 7 am total rainfall measured 0.68 inches, with over an inch predicted since. Ground already shows full saturation and relief is noted across the area.
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Ada
Punished for Not Supporting Child In Oklahoma City
Judge Henry Furman of the Criminal Court of Appeals affirms Fred Hunter of Oklahoma City with a $300 fine and three months in jail for failure to provide for a minor. Claude Merrell of Tillman county also affirmed. Jess Hayes of Johnston County’s liquor law case is affirmed no case. John A. Harness of Woodward county appeal for assault and battery is dismissed.
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Oklahoma City
Henry Furman
Criminal Court of Appeals
Fred Hunter
Claude Merrell
Tillman County
Armstrong
Jess Hayes
Johnston County
John A. Harness
Woodward County
Charley Stone Hurt by Belt at Cement Mill
Friday night Charley Stone sustained an arm injury at the cement mill when his arm caught in a belt. The elbow flesh was lacerated and his back burned by contact with the belt, but Otto Stone says the injuries are not believed to be serious.
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Charley Stone
Otto Stone
News Want Ad Teasers Spur Local Listings
Readers are urged to check the paper’s want ads for upcoming test article notices and related listings. The guidance emphasizes using want ads to locate job, sale, and service opportunities in the community.
Convict Guards Are Released After Harlem Prison Probe
The Richmond, Texas report says Sergeant S J Wheeler and Guards I M Fain and R H Stewart were discharged after an all day hearing on negligent homicide stemming from eight deaths by suffocation in a dark Harlem State prison farm camp No 3 cell.
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Richmond
Tex
Harlem State Prison Farm Camp No. 3
F. M. O. Fenn
Fort Bend County
S. J. Wheeler
I. M. Fain
R. H. Stewart
Experiment With Egyptian Cotton Shows Promising Seeds
Homer Williams displayed two stalks of Egyptian cotton this year. The plants reached about five feet, remained green and loaded with bolls. Two bolls opened yielding long lint, suggesting high value. He plans larger trials and crossing with Rawdon to combine size and breath resistance.
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Homer Williams
Ada County Officers Find One Barrel Of Cider
County officers conducted a search of eleven places and recovered a single fifty gallon barrel of cider in Ada. The visit underscores the town’s dry status and the enforcement of local liquor laws.
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Ada
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