Crawford Rolls Two Defendants to Face Charge in District Court
In a preliminary hearing before Judge Crawford and magistrate Wiltine, two defendants: Deaver and Duncan, were bound over for trial on embezzlement charges after testimony from state witnesses. Bonds set at 3500 and 2500 respectively, with further bond arrangements noted. The proceeding included testimony about water department shortages and questionable payrolls and warrants, as auditors and witnesses described financial irregularities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Deayver
J. A. Duncan
Mages
Tal Crawford
Cam Wiltine
Court of
Josey Anderson
Desrver
J. W. Dolen
Duncan
Froy Orezop
Suse Crawford
Deaver
Dave Tease
O. F. Davidson
Juader Joseph Anderson
Chiude Henson
Crawford
Henson
Davidson
Nerson
John Boxers
Shawnee
Hetense
Rogers Star Witness
John Bogers
Water Department
Claude Hepson
Angela
Rouers
Building Takes in First Three Months atla plans new homes
Building activity rose in March with eight new residence buildings started in Atla and price ranges moving from SLU to Sab00. No business structures began, while total permit value topped prior period figures though annual totals remain uncertain. A Baptist church project valued at 100000 was noted amid broader construction slowdowns and license issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atla
Mares Oy
jMie
Asbury Methodist Church Under Way At Present Time
Asbury Methodist congregation is building a new house of worship begun in November on the corner of Sixth and Johnson. Constructed of cement blocks, the church aims for completion soon at an estimated cost around 5000 dollars. Rev. S. H. Croskett, pastor, expresses optimism. the building committee J. Baved, W. H. Nettles, Wy Burke has raised most funds by subscription with little left to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toeday
Asbury Methodist
Wy £. Burke
Sixth
Johnson
Ig Belhe
Strickland Recaps Tenth Legislature Debates at Capita
Peaktoe county representative Strickland recounted battles over public utility control and highway funding, opposing some measures and backing others. He defended a plan to fund schools and work programs, while noting divisions over tax book policy and Confederate-era accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ram Wadagatay
Stickland
Peaktoe
Allen
Tle
House Dhl
Travoises
Aiston
Volo
Capitol
Ieyishati
Wightway
Alery
Sighway Department
Ife
Pris
Sarteklind
Himarle
Pyer
Wheeler Angio Friends Indicted In Montana
Washington March 27 Senate Wheeler Montana Gordon Campbell and Edwin Booth were indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy charges. Campbell an Indian dealer operator in Montana Booth a former solicitor in the Interior department. Indictments reference improper representation before a government department and steering of land permits in Montana related to transactions during Booths Interior tenure.
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Washington
Burton KK. Wheeler
Montana
Gordon Campbell
Edwin D. Booth
Srand
Campbell
Booth
Interiat Dex Partient
Wheeler and Carpenter
Allewations
Wheeler
Interios
Pontotog Go Singers Meet at Pickett
The Pontotog Go Singers convention holds its semi annual meeting at Pickett on Saturday and Sunday April 18 and 19. WB Porkey, president, sent the notice to the News. The gatherings draw singers from far and near, with a welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotog
Pickett
Pontoloe County
Singhes
WB. Porkey
Walker
Mla
Committee Finds No Bribe Charge In Probe Report
Oklahoma City March 28 The special Senate committee investigating charges related to the questionable permit bill submitted its report to the state senate. It found no specific allegations of irregularities in lobbying and requested transcripts of testimony be provided to the governor, the county attorney of Oklahoma County, and the secretary of state. Senator Johnson offered an amendment to the report but was overruled by Chairman Hudson. The Senate adopted the report unanimously except for Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Senate
iHesat Iobbyle
Bil
State Senate
Oklahoma County
sveOlat
Petare
Johnson
Jed Dolson
Wash
Hudson
Mt Johngui
Hudgon
Ates Ee
Oklahoma
City
Darington
W. C. Vidler
Jack Barker
Canadian County
Wallace G. Maghey
Guymon
Harve Langlay
Pryor
LaMar Looney
Hollis
O'Bryan
Lawrence Takes Verdict Calmly in Murder Trial
In Phoenix, Will Lawrence of Muskogee Oklahoma was found guilty of first degree murder with a recommendation of the death penalty. The jury's verdict followed the February 5 killing of Patrolman Haze Burch In. Lawrence claimed self defense and showed no visible emotion as the sentence was discussed. His brother Babe Lawrence faces related charges and may be handed to Texas authorities for a separate 1924 deputy sheriff case.
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Phoenix
Anne
Maroh
Will Lawrener
Muskogee
Oklahom
Jacvrenec
Haze Burch
Will
Texas
Sheril Jor Morgan
Fort Worth
Idune
Only One Death From Accident at Byng Saturday Night
A wreck at a trestle near Byng Saturday night left one person dead and several injured. Eight workers were thrown from the structure when a colt’s body caused a gasoline motor to topple, sending debris to the ground. The dead man was Wille Abra, whose neck was broken in the crash. Others were treated then released as hospital authorities expected full recovery for the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng
Goodon
Wille Abra
Oklahoma City Reports Cleared in Highway Inquiry
Oklahoma City March 2 reports signed by house investigators and four members from counties like Jefferson Sequoyah and Ottawa cleared the state highway commission of charges of misadministration. The majority cited legislative regulation removing tensions between county commissioners and the highway department. A minority urged audits and criticized the Highway Department’s handling of funds and publications. The House adopted the minority report despite no debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Highway Commission Department
W. L. Cunningham
Greek County
George Ho
Scout program aids Colbert scouts at school house
A College artists program under the Boy Scout Council benefited Colbert scouts. At Colbert school house a large audience heard a varied musical program performed by a quartet Parker Faust Turner Steed, with piano Mary Bella Harvey and soloists Mayme Christian and Anne Mac Moore.
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Krom ‘Inerday
Dailvd
Boy Scout, Council For
Colbart Scouts
Colbert
Messers Parker
Faust
Turner and Steed
Misa Mary Bella Haevey
Misgeg Mayme Christian
Anne Mac Moore
Jurors Hard 10 Th Get For Trial
Tulsa April 1 Eugene Purdy charged with the murder of E. Hutchison prompts a search for 12 men who have not read newspaper accounts. Of over 160 jurymen examined, two farmers who had not read stories were accepted without challenge. Seven salesmen examined mornings passed. The state used its third peremptory challenge. The district court was crowded as a small group of women waited to hear proceedings. Summons for additional tales issued. Examinations of a second panel of 102 men underway. Total men summoned for jury service now 350.
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Tulsa
Eugene Purdy
Hutchison
Tolaa Luwbder
Lax
Sommonaes
W. B. Williams
Gentremien
Peas
Horopinn Scene of Battle in Dar town restaurant
A fatal shooting and an axe of violence erupted Monday at the Drop In restaurant in Dar town. Frank Barry died from a knife and pistol assault by Mayo Matthews after a long feud. Mayo remains in hospital with critical injuries as the town reports a turbulent week of gunfire and unrest.
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Ovicr
Barry
Matthews
Mayo
Inun
Daritown
Kotte
Warly
Lim
Alwyn
Barly
Harry
Fred
Steve
Darktown
Side
Lawrence Union Church Opens Sunday After Campaign
The Lawrence community church announces its new building will be formally opened next Sunday April 5 with a day service and Dinner on the ground Ministers and singers from all denominations are invited to attend and take part The open ing marks the culmination of a campaign and the church is a union proposition uniting four denominations
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Cttckens
Lawrence
Ada people cheer veterans at Sulphur musical
More than 150 Ada residents attended a Friday evening musicale in Sulphur for tubercular veterans at the government hospital. Professor Cudd and the Sulphur High School band and orchestra performed, Mrs. F. A. Ard presented a wreath to the inmates, and the local band played on Sulphur streets before the event. The American Legion Augilaty sponsored the program, which drew a warm reception from the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trady
Ada
Government Hospital
Cudd
F. A.ard
Hat
Trearty
American Legion
Counties to Learn About Weak School Fund Next Week
County officials will be notified next week of each county’s 2 percent share from the state appropriation for aid to weak schools. County Superintendent A Floyd announced on returning from Oklahoma City that funds are being allotted rapidly with a systematic method. He warned that estimates may be slashed as about a million dollars is requested but funds available are less, and the state board aims to allocate where most needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Floyd
Oklahoma City
Floyd
McKeown Reviews Work of Congress in Short Session
Congressman Tom McKeown argues the recent brief congress session achieved more than in years past by resisting efforts to impede supply bills. He cites army and naval spending, the Potomac project remodelling, and a public buildings bill, while noting no farm legislation and predicting a possible September special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Tom
D. MekKeown
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Warren
Hera
McKeown
City excise board trims budget for remainder of year
The city excise board after an all-morning session rejected a $15,193.88 supplemental maintenance request for city departments. Only $1,720 was allowed for three departments, with $11,473.88 in surplus funds to be cancelled or redirected within the fiscal plan. The vote to approve items was four to two, with public access restricted during executive discussion.
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Water Department
Excise Board
Street Department
Somer Jones
Lee Daggs
County Fudge
Tal Crawford
Troardsa
W. T. Miller
Axpayer
Floyd
He -Exeise
Hkek
Preliminary hearing for alleged floggers slated
In Okeyah on March 31 prelim hearing is set for J. H. Munroe Roy Pierson Guy Mathews and Fate Lewis alleged assailants of S A Liewellen who was tied to a tree and whipped Sunday night County attorney Gene Catlett announced Liewellen cannot offer reason for the attack and local officials are bewildered Oklahoma crops minerals live stock and manufactured products in 1924 had combined values of 1.3 billion dollars
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Okeyah
J. H. Munroe
Roy Pierson
Guy Mathews
Fate Lewis
S.A. Liewellen
Gene Catlett
Liewellen
Lewis
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Yale
J. Mmangh
Madera
Kennan
Vinita
Asbury Methodist Church
Strickland
Wheeler Anglio Friends
Phoenix Jury
Minority Report
House of Representatives of the Oklahoma Legislture
Investigatiin
House
Horopinn
Exera
Banka
United States
Mkeown Reviews
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