Oklahoma Republican Charges Front Porch Fundraising Abuse
Oklahoma Representative McClintic accuses Republican leaders of paying supporters from Harding campaign funds to attend Marion Ohio meetings. He cites a letter offering to cover expenses from the Republican National Committee and mocks the idea of bought enthusiasm fueling political battles.
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WY. McClintic
Oklahoma
4Th National Committee
Harding
Marion
Ohio
Republican National
McClintic
Republican National Committee
Americ
Clintic
Ple
Reparty
Ae Pias
Yankee Robinsons Big Circus Sets 100 Wild Animal Acts
A circus presents more than 100 wild animal actors plus 200 domestic animals and numerous specialty acts. Yankee Robinson stages lions tigers leopards pumas and other species with many clowns. The company travels in forty double length cars and offers a theater style arrangement for all patrons to view each act clearly. Arrive early to see tents erected and animals unloaded.
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Yankee Robinson
Barrum
Big Circus Coming to Town from Yankee Robinson
The Yankee Robinson Three Ring Wild Animal Circus, billed as the largest wild animal show, arrives October 9 boasting twenty lions, ten polar bears, and 100 wild animals in parade. The enterprise spans over forty cars and is reportedly twice its former size this season, planning a grand traveling exhibition for the area.
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Yankee Robinson
State Populations Rise and Fall Across the Census
The census bureau reports population shifts in several states with South Carolina at 1,683,662 up 168,262 and Wyoming at 194,402 up 48,437 while Nevada shows a drop to 77,407 by 4,468. The piece notes large numbers of poor families receiving free Christmas aid and Thanksgiving meals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau Today
South Carolina
Nevada
Alabama
Wyoming
Ton Army
Grain prices slip on local market as futures dip
Grain prices moved downward on the local market with December wheat deliveries closing at 1.84 a bushel, down from 1.91 yesterday and March deliveries at 1.83. Corn futures fell, settling at 77.5 cents for December and 80.5 cents for May.
Waterproof gloves for washing hands comic line
A humorous 19th century exchange notes waterproof gloves and their use for keeping hands dry while washing. The tickled speaker asks about the gloves and the response jokes that they prevent wet hands during cleansing. The banter reflects period dialect and domestic humor.
Salvation Army Runs Summer Outing for Thousands in West
The Salvation Army provided a summer outing last year for 1,526 poor persons and 5,876 children across the southwest and west, delivering meals, activities, and care through its outreach programs.
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Salvation Army
Magnates And Ballplayers Must Hereafter Come Clean
Eight members of the Chicago White Sox are indicted for conspiring to fix the 1919 World Series. The piece urges magnates and players to reveal all, arguing public exposure is needed to save baseball from collapse. Comiskey is cited as choosing transparency to salvage the sport.
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Norman E. Brown
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Grand Jury
White Sox
White_Sox
Clube
Gam
Fess Uy
Borah to Continue Working For Republicans
Senator Borah, tagged with the treaty irreconcilables, sent a telegram to Senator Harding confirming he will continue aiding the Republican campaign. He said his future speeches will push to defeat the league scheme while supporting both propositions. Harding reiterated they remain in agreement and plans a Des Moines address to advance the league stance.
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Marion
Borah
Wold
Harding
Dayton
Senate
Borab
Des Moines
France Opens Talks to Settle Reparation Plan with Germany
Paris reports France is prepared to resume direct economic negotiations with Germany, halted last March. Officials say talks will aim at a final settlement of reparations within the Versailles treaty framework.
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Paris -France
Germany
Foreign Office
Work Started On Water Pumps at Cuy Reservoir
D. J. Foreman of Kansas City arrived in Ada to supervise Merkle Machine Co. workers setting pumps at the city reservoir south of town. Materials are on site and work began this morning to pump water from the reservoir to the city. The article notes a separate historical trend about farm horse numbers declining since 1918.
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Cuy Reservoir
D. J. Foreman
Kansas City
Ada
City
Merkle Machine Company
Wil
Spiders Found in Mail Package at Local Post Office
A pasteboard box with live spiders was found in the mails this morning at the local post office. Addressed to Mrs. Sylvia Moore, the box broke open during handling and left no return address or decipherable origin. Postmaster J Westbrook reported the incident and offered to give the spiders to Mrs Moore if she contacts the post office.
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Sylvia’ More
J. Westbrook
Wilson Denies Spencer Charge On Romanian Serbia Aid
President Wilson wrote to Senator Spencer of Missouri calling the claim that the president promised U S military aid to Romania and Serbia false. Secretary Tumulty issued a blanket denial to St Louis reporters while Spencer insisted he did not doubt the denial.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Spencer
Missouri
Romania
Servia
Tumulty
St. Louis
Doctors Claim Leprosy Remedy Cuts Suffering at Kalihi
U S Public Health service reports 48 leprosy patients at Kalihi Hawaii released on parole after new treatment using ethyl esters of chaulmoogra oil with iodine show no recurrence after a year. Officials caution no official cure yet and call for further testing. The army plans to expand Carville state leper hospital to treat 500 patients.
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Washington
United States Public Health Service
Kalihi
Hawaii
Public Health Service
J. T McDonald
Kalihi Hospital
A. L. Dean
University of Hawaii
Uni
Louisana State
Carville
Oklahoma rural schools urged to apply for aid funds
Rural districts must file applications with the state superintendent by November 15 to receive help from the 1919 rural school aid fund. Eligibility requires a full mill tax levy, and districts cannot exceed $500. The fund totals $100000 and supports teachers salaries.
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Oklahoma City
R. H. Wilson
Russ Polish Armistice Talks Rushed as Fronts Roil
Riga dispatch says armistice negotiations between Russia and Poland are being rushed to a quick conclusion. Lithuanian-Polish tensions worsen as fighting intensifies between Lithuanian and Polish forces midway between Grodno and Vilna.
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Associated Press
Riga
Grodno
Vilna
TV Hting
National Park to Park Highway linked as longest scenic route
A Denver to Denver circuit of 5590 miles links twelve major parks across nine Western states as officials near completion of the National Park-to-Park highway. The expedition began in Denver on August 26 and ends with a November 11 convention in Denver.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Continental Divide
Palk-to-Park
National Park To Park Highway Association
Mia Verde Park
Rocky Park
Colorado
Wyoming
Yellowstone
Montana
Boundry
Glacier Park
Idaho
Mount Rainer Park
Washington
Oregon
California
Arizona
Northern
Ouches
Mount Rainer
Crater Park
Lassen Park
Grand Canyon
Election On Bond Issue For Pontotone County Hospital
A petition from over 20 percent of Pontotone County voters asks for a bond election of 150 000 dollars to buy a site and build a county hospital. On November 2 1920 polls open 8am 6pm except Ada where 6am 7pm. Ada wards 1-4 list officials. Precincts include Ahleso Capitol Hill Egypt Knox Lawrence Lovelady Price School House Walden Allen Conway Steedman Halls Hill Maxwell Bebee Maxwell Grove Bond Midand Center Well Serer 8.
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Pontatone County
Oklahoma
Ada
City of
John Beard
Clarence West
C. N. Chauncey
T. O. Cullins
P. T. Drummond
H. E. Rogers
Robert Ellis
Martin Hively
F. S. Houpt
O. J. Davidson
Lon A. Braly
Earl Finley
Ahleso
L. M. Williams
J. S. Young
B. E. Herrin
Capitol Hill
G. G. Davidson
Henry Young
E. H. Lucas
Daggs
W. W. Dagegs
W. H. Rodgers
J. D. Whitaker
Egypt
S. P. Vaden
Holiday Myers
W. H. Self
Knox
J. W. Cheat
G. W. Dally
B. V. Hampton
Lawrence
M. Z. Nettles
Q. C. Maxey
M. V.dearman
Lovelady
F. A. Robinson
L. W. Bryant
S. P. Taylor
Price School House
W.l. Howard
Charlie Chapman
J. L. Boring
Walden
C C. Roberts
H. Miller
Jack Brumley
Maxwell Sp. Bebee
A. B. Rains
Ees
R.L. Rollins
Udge
J. M. Garner
Maxwell
Grover Bond
Spector
A. Somers
Midand Oe Center
Robert Austell
Jim — ‘Sutherland
Eater ‘Corbin
Cae Gaa
A. Wilbanks
Hidre
W. T
Wells. Serer
Poling Drafters Debate League and Party Roles
A historical meeting features speakers debating the league of nations and U S sovereignty with critiques of both parties. Cruce emphasizes consent by Congress and warns Republicans against opposing a league favored by Harding, while others discuss campaign organization and local polling duties.
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Yee Eo Ito
Parison
Ene
United States
League
Congress of
Cruce
Harding
Central Committee
Trexler
C. A. Galbreath
Coal County
Coalgate
Broadway
Main Streets
Autographed Photos Attract Attention At State Fair
East Central State exhibits autographed photos drawing strong praise at the state fair. Professor MacMillan supervised the display which visitors praised for its uniqueness. The complete collection of 191 pictures is notable and will soon move to the normal for public viewing by citizens and students.
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MacMillan
United States
Great Britain Election Secret Revealed
A cryptic note says a hag had a secret and voting began in 1872. The fragment hints at long standing secrecy in British ballots and the start of sustained suffrage practices.
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Great Britain
Hag
New York Oct 5 Report on Refined Metal Shortage
A brief New York dispatch notes a market irregularity as refined metal supply tightens and a federal inquiry continues. The report mentions a suspect split of one half and a pound in refined goods and references a senator’s stance on the issue.
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New York
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