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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1914
Page
7
Philip C Hanna American consul general at Monterey is described as an American agent who suffered at federal hands. He was jailed and remained confined until release by constitutional authorities.
Mexico City awakes to empty arsenals and deserted barracks as Provisional President Francisco Carabajal leaves on a special train for Vera Cruz. He says he offered peace but constitutionalists demand unconditional surrender. Carranza meets with officials to arrange disarmament and entry. Obregon and Iturbide set to lead forces into the capital. Federal troops retire under terms of surrender.
New Orleans records seventeen cases of Dubonle plague since the first on June 27. Harman Schulz, 17, fell ill thirteen days ago. Mrs. J. Dua from the same home. Anthony Guererich, 62, a French Market employee. Plague-directed rates also rose.
Wholesale meat prices rise driven by European demand and stock limits. Officials, civic leaders, and economists will convene a council committee to investigate price justification while retailers report broad increases in pork, beef, and veal items and related staples like flour sugar and lemons.
Washington reports the peaceful handover of Mexico City from Carabajal to constitutionalists. Municipal police assume neutral control while federal troops retreat to a nearby point to await Carranza’s supply announcement. A Brazilian minister oversees American interests as Obregon’s headquarters are in Tula. Carranza expected to move to Tula. provisional president status unclear.
In Sherman era prosecution, International Harvester Co declared a monopoly restraining trade. Judge Smith and Hook wrote the decision, Judge Sanborn dissented. plan for dissolution or receivership possible. McCormick signals appeal to the U S Supreme Court, calling ruling a disappointment and noting overcapitalization and oppressive policies as issues.
Washington reports Senate discussions on twenty special peace treaties recommended for ratification by the foreign relations committee. Secretary Bryan stayed at the Capitol for consultations as debates continued with no renewed vote. Administrations hopeful only a few votes may oppose, while Secretary Bryan explained pacts to many senators. Robert Lansing was consulted on international law aspects.
Jennings Beging contests the Oklahoma gubernatorial Democratic primary results claiming fraud. He asserts miscounted votes, missing certificates, and ballot mutilation across hundreds of precincts, seeking to void the election and cancel the certificate issued to Williams. The petition asks the district court to invalidate the certificate and recount supplies.
Fragmentary lines indicate a declaration that a will or claim by William is void and instructs the election board to list Jennings' residence on the official ballot for the November general election.
Claima Jennings declares 87 431 votes for Williams with 23 500 for Robertson and others. He contends the secretary of the election board issued Williams a certificate while Jennings was the true elector and seeks cancellation of the certificate. Jennings claims Williams overstates expenses and demands recounts in counties with alleged fraud and mistake to obtain the Democratic gubernatorial certificate.
Judge Robertson writes to congratulate J R Williams of Durant on his gubernatorial nomination victory. He pledges loyal support to the campaign after his attorneys report recount counties found no fraud or irregularity in Williams's nomination.
Spur Farm Lands advertise affordable, primarily virgin farmland in Texas with no commission, direct owner dealings, and grazing tracts from five dollars per acre. Listings promise productive crops without irrigation, favorable climate, and strong churches and schools, targeting homeseekers amid drought and pests. The ad cites 3000 to 2600 feet altitude, notes malaria and fever-free living, and directs inquiries to Chas A Jones, manager for S M Swenson & Sons, Spur Dickens County.
A dialogue fragment shows Pa correcting a child who blurts a garbled line about strategic errors. The exchange touches on parental guidance and miscommunication within a household.
The Tacoma News notes Spokane's plan to switch from western to mountain time to gain an hour in the evening. The paper questions the effort, suggesting that waking earlier would yield the same benefit and an enjoyable morning hour in the garden.
A father explains to his son that the moon is inhabited far more densely than Earth. The boy asks why people aren t crowded at half moon, prompting a humorous exchange about lunar residents.
An early advertisement promotes Postum as a cure for coffee related headaches nervousness insomnia and indigestion. It cites a Philadelphia reader who quit coffee after years of symptoms and improved health drinking Postum, claiming weight gain and mood steadiness. Aimed at grocers, it lists Regular and Instant Postum with brewing notes and prices.
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