Senate confirms Preston McGoodwin as minister to Venezuela
Oklahoma gains a high level federal posting with Preston McGoodwin confirmed to be minister to Venezuela. The vote follows a lengthy party dispute and charges from Ohio that were dismissed as groundless. The confirmation reflects support from Oklahoma's delegation and champions in Senate including Pomerene Stone Vardaman and Hoke Smith.
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McGoodwin
Senate
Pomerene
Ohio
Foreign Relations Committee
Oklahoma
Welkin
Stone
Missouri
Vardaman
Mississippi
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Wilson
Washington
Bryan
United States
Castro
Warships Will Remain on Mexican Coast
Washington reports the U S administration plans no new moves in the Mexican situation until after the October 26 elections. Huerta’s message drew mild interest though no formal comment was issued. Vessels may stay in Mexican waters indefinitely if needed to protect U S nationals. Secretary Bryan notified John Lind of the view, and officials doubt Huerta will seek election, deferring talks until Mexican authorities resume negotiations.
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United States
Gen. Huerta
Mexican Congress
Huerta
City of Mexico
Wilson
Congress
Mexican
Bryan
John Lind
Vera Cruz
Opening of International Congress of Home Education Opens in Philadelphia
About 600 delegates from the United States Canada and foreign nations including France Germany Holland and Belgium attended the opening session in Philadelphia. The congress runs through September focusing on training for vocational activities with Belgian delegates presenting suggestions on advancing agricultural prosperity through intensive education.
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Philadelphia
United States
Canada
France
Germany
Holland
Belgium
International Congress of Home Education
Congress
Apples grown in Pontotoc County show high yields
Joe Rushing two miles north of the city exhibits five apple varieties Ben Davis Winesap York Imperial Missouri Pippin and Mammoth Black Twig at the news office show window. He credits timely spraying and proper pruning for a splendid Arkansas Missouri quality harvest while noting moth damage when spraying failed. A second item promotes Herbine liver tonic at Ramsey Drug Co. for blemish relief.
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Pontotoc County
Joe Rushing
Ben Davis
Missouri
Mr. Rushing
Arkansas
Rushing
New York Honors Dead Mayor William J. Gaynor
The body of William J. Gaynor former New York City mayor was taken to his burial as thousands attended a public funeral at Trinity Church and millions mourned his untimely passing. The service was led by Bishop David Greer with aides Rev L L Holden and Dr Frank Page, the interment occurring later at Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn.
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New York
William J. Gaynor
New York City
Gaynor
Trinity Church
David Greer
Episcopal Church
L. L. Holden
Frank Page
Greenwood Cemetery
Brooklyn
McGee’s Baby Elixir Helps Sick Babies Sleep Well
Mothers who tend ill infants in the heat praise McGee’s Baby Elixir for quieting fever and irritation soothing the stomach and reducing bowels issues. It aids mother and child to sleep and rest. Price 25 cents and 60 cents per bottle. Sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
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McGee
Ramsey Drug Co
Eastern Star Holds Triennial Assembly in Chicago
The fourteenth triennial assembly of the general grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star opened at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Chicago and will stay in session through Thursday.
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Chicago
General Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star
Ada Town Promotes Meritol Drugs Through Local Agents
The Ramsey Drug Co. in Ada advertises Meritol line of preparations sold only through its members. The copy claims superior quality and guarantees to Ada residents, inviting them to ask for Meritol goods via local agents.
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Ada
American Drug and Press Association
Meritol
Ramsey Drug Co
Fitzhugh Township Liquidated by County Commissioner
The Fitzhugh township board turned all assets over to County Commissioner Richardson to settle liabilities. After debts are paid, any balance will fund road and culvert work. The retiring board says they labored hard without adequate compensation and are glad to be relieved of office.
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Fitzhugh Township
Richardson
Roff Eagle
For Sale or Trade in Ada by M L Cope
Store and residence at Portland Park offered for sale or trade. Payment accepted as cash or farm land. Contact M L Cope of Ada for details.
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Portland Park
M. L. Cope
Ada
Great Service Sunday at Ada Baptist Revival
Evangelist Williams and Pastor Stubblefield led a Ada Baptist revival yielding 31 new members. A large afternoon men’s service and a packed evening crowd highlighted strong music from Miss Mollie McMillian and plans for Mr. Brown with a $1000 harp. The sermon titled The Resurrection of the Body was planned for the evening.
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Baptist Church of
Ada
Evangelist Williams
Stubblefield
Mollie McMillian
Brown
Merital Tonic Digestive Promoted by Ramsey Drug Co
A regional sale note touts Merital Tonic Digestive as a premier strength renovator and nerve tonic. The Ramsey Drug Co. is listed as sole agents offering the remedy to boost health for the weak and run down.
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Ramsey Drug Co
Currency Bill Passed by House in Sept. Vote
The administration currency bill was passed today by the House in a 286 to 84 vote, largely unamended in its essential provisions. After three days of debate and banking committee review, it moves toward Senate consideration where further delay is expected.
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Washington
House
Banking Committee
Senate
White Slavers Receive Heavy Sentences in San Quentin Case
Maury I. Diggs former state architect of California was sentenced by Judge Van Fleet to two years in San Quentin and a $2000 fine for violating the Mann white Slave traffic act. F Drew Camianetti received eighteen months at San Quentin and a $1500 fine for a similar offense.
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San Francisco
Maury I. Diggs
California
van Fleet
Federal District Court
San Quentin
F. Drew Camianetti
Liver Medicine Ad Offers Dr Simmon's Remedy
All those with torpid liver and weak digestion are urged to purify stomach and bowels as disease season arrives. Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine is advertised as the right remedy, claiming complete effect. Price 25 cents per package, sold by Gwin & Mays Drug Co. Adv.
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M. A. Simmon
Gwin & Mays Drug Co
Adv
County to Pay Old Claims Soon
Judge McKeown opened the 1912 budget matter to reduce floating indebtedness with outstanding claims totaling 2142.33. An order may be issued to clear the claims from the sinking fund, but payments likely await the next county commissioners meeting on October first.
Two District Courts Hold Session in City Courthouse
Friday brought an unusual scene with two district courts in session. Judge Bolen presides over Gammell versus Hynes and Breckinridge with a verdict expected late afternoon, while Judge McKeown hears Nelson versus Price. Juries sit in both cases as Judge King, in juvenile court, orders Welburn Scott to Pauls Valley School for confinement pending further orders after an attempted assault on an elderly Indian woman.
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Court House
Bolen
Gammell
Professional names and offices listed in Ada Oklahoma directory
A local Ada Oklahoma directory fragment lists numerous professionals including doctors lawyers and dentists with their offices and phone numbers. Names include Dr C A Thomas Maxey Galbraith Epperson Castleberry Cummings Wimbish Duncan Granger Granger Wallis Hartman Faust English English and English.
White's Cream Vermifuge for Sickly Children
Remarketed notice touts White's Cream Vermifuge as a remedy that destroys worms and strengthens the stomach and bowels. Prepared for sale at 25 cents per bottle by Ramsey Drug Co.
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Ramsey Drug Co
Court kills 1912 adoption of school books ruling contracts unsigned by governor
The supreme court ruled the 1912 adoption illegal because contracts lacked the governor's signature. It sidestepped board legality and noted the Lieutenant Governor's actions might affect validity. With old contracts expired, schools may choose their own books, though anticipation of further legal moves remains.
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Supreme Court
McAlester
Court of Criminal Appeals
Wilson
Young Democrats Plan Democratic Day at State Fair
Oklahoma county Young Men's Democratic league met in special session at city hall to arrange participation in Democratic Day on October 1 at the State Fair. Chairman McComb, bedridden, could not attend in Oklahoma City. John Myers to seek other national speakers. About 2,000 young democrats expected at the fair. caps ordered for county league participants. visitors included Roscoe Cox and E F Foster.
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Oklahoma City
John Myers
Oklahoma County
League
McNair and Banks Attend Frisco Agents Meeting in Okmulgee
I McNair and Miss Elizabeth Banks left Sunday afternoon for Okmulgee to attend the Frisco Agents Association convening there today. Mr. McNair is president of Red River Agents association, serving over a year. They will return Tuesday.
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I. McNair
Elizabeth Banks
Okmulgee
Frisco Agents Association
McNair
Red River Agents Association
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Proves Effective
Mrs. Sarah B Duncan of Tipton Iowa reports her son suffered a severe cold and cough last winter. She purchased one bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy which stopped the coughing and cured the cold completely. For sale by all dealers.
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Sarah B. Duncan
Tipton
Iowa
Chamberlain
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Weber Wagons
Preston M'Goodwin
Preston
A. J. Tower Co
Boston
T. Canadian Llindeed
Toronto
East Tenth Street
Ward School
Normal School
M. & P. State Bank
Mexican Coast
Sept
Washington Administration
Home Education Congress
Thomases
Eastern Star
Tist Church
Roscoe Arnold
Leslie Maxey
A. Galbraith
B. H. Epperson Galbraith, Epperson & Attorneys
Oklahoma State Bank Building
Maxey
G. A. Akers
East Main
R. T. Castleberry
L. Cummings
J. W. Wimbish
Castleberry and Cummings
Aldrich Bidg
Drs. Ligon
Wimbish & Duncan
Reed
Douglass Building
DRS
Granger
Steed Bldg
Wallis Hartman
Conn
W. D. Faust
M. D
Ray F. English Fannie G. English
English & English Osteopathic Physicians Office
W. 12Th St
J. W. Davis
C. H. Rives
The
Young Men’s Democratic League
Sion
McComb
Democratic National Central Committee
Roscoe Cox
Leagues of the Fourth Congressional District
E. F. Foster
Drumright
Okla
Dascomb-Daniels Lbr. CO
Good Lumber
C. E. Cunning, Mgr
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