Hutson Joins Oklahoma Highway Commission Four-Year Term
Oklahoma City April 5 L C Hutson Democrat from Chickasha accepts a four year term on the state highway commission. Hutson is named along with Lew Wentz of Ponca City and S C Boswell as commission members. Hutson serves as president of Associated Industries of Oklahoma and holds several chamber of commerce roles. He expects productive work with chairman Wentz.
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Oklahoma City
L. C. Hutson
Chickasha
Holloway
State Highway Commission
Lew Wentz
Ponca City
Hutson
S. C. Boswell
Capitol
Associated Industries of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma Seed Company
Chickasha Cotton Oil Company
Wentz
Hutson Accepts Appointment to Oklahoma Highway Board
CHICKASHA Okla April 5 P L C Hutson of Chickasha Democrat offered appointment by Governor Holloway as third member of the state highway commission and said he would accept Hutson in Oklahoma City told the Express he would notify the governor of acceptance The governor telegrammed Hutson inviting immediate arrival in Oklahoma City Lew Wentz chairman praised Hutson and Boswell noting their reputations and expected able administration of the road program
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Chickasha
Okla
P—L. C. Hutson
Democrat
Holloway
State Highway Commission
Chickasha Express
Hutson
Oklahoma City
the Express
State Highway Commission of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Lew Wentz
Boswell
J B Hill Reaches Century Mark At 101
John C. Hill celebrated his 101st birthday at his granddaughter’s home in Johnston county. Born in Tennessee during Andrew Jackson’s era, he lived in Texas’s pioneer days before moving to Oklahoma and witnessing its growth.
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John C. Hill
John W. Balthrop
Pontotoc County
C. E. Palmer
Johnston County
Balthrop
Mr. Hill
Tennessee
Andrew Jackson
Texas
Drilling Activity in Pontotoc County Reports Progress
Reports detail several wells including Homaokla Adams No 7 in 19 58 completing with 1770-87 sand, 60 quart shaft and 265 barrels. Ritchie No 3 moves drilling gear for a gas shallow sand. Gardner No 1 tops Wilcox with water in the hole and aims to extend depth if no oil appears. Several other wells show mixed results with Woodford shale and Wilcox tests, while others pace drilling and casing plans in anticipation of deeper tests.
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Pontotoc County
Homaokla Adams
Homaokla Ritchie
Gardner
Wilcox
Ramsey
Boetecher
Gray
Bebee
Denver
Roberts
Simpson
Robertson
Woodford
LaSelle Mole
Superior Malden
Royalty (Gillett
Broughton
Loujal
Hutchinson
Sinclair to spend summer in Washington asylum and jail
Harry F. Sinclair faces a lengthy stay in Washington's public asylum and jail for contempt of the senate after refusing to answer questions in the Teapot Dome investigation. He has 25 days to appeal a rehearing, with a three month sentence and $500 fine, and potential six month contempt appeal pending.
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Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
Washington Asylum and
Supreme Court
Sinclair
Senate
Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
United States
Rover
Capitol
Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve
Burns
Masonic Temple Bond Sale draws strong early support
D W Swaffar reports gratifying success in soliciting subscriptions to the $50,000 second mortgage bonds for the Masonic temple. Subscriptions range up to $1,000 per subscriber with many outsiders joining Masons. an estimated $30,000 to $35,000 already subscribed. The bonds carry six percent interest and raise confidence the issue will succeed.
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D. W. Swaffar
Masonic Temple
Cuban Navy to Build Gunboat by Public Subscription
Havana reports the Cuban navy will begin modernization this week with the construction of a diesel powered gunboat. The vessel will be financed through public subscription.
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Havana
Wilbur Johnson Sentenced in First Degree Manslaughter Case
Wilbur Johnson received a 15 year state penitentiary sentence after a jury found him guilty of first degree manslaughter in the September 30 1928 killing of Oscar Rogers in a shack near Gilmore City oil town. The term may be appealed. Other cases were postponed due to missing witnesses.
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Wilbur Johnson
Johnson
Oscar Rogers
Gilmore City
Oil Town
Allen
Francis
Orel Busby
Rogers
R. R. Kenzie
Kenzie
George Mayhue
Rebel General Plutaree Elias Calles Moves Toward Mazatlan
Mexico City April 9. General Plutaree Elias Calles, a former president and military leader, prepared to establish headquarters at Mazatlan Sinaloa and supervise the Pacific coast campaign. He aims to boost federal armies against rebel forces as generals Iturbe Cruz Topete and Escobar mobilize toward Sonora.
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Mexico City
Plutaree Elias Calles
Sinaloa
Mazatlan
Mexico
Iturbe and Cruz
Topete
Escobar
Sonora
Senora
Calles
General Obregon
Lazaro Cardenas
Jaime Carrillo
Culiachan
San Blas
Culiacan
Bermejillo
Chihuahua
la Reforma
Chihuahua City
Ciudad Juarez
Aguascalientes
Saturnnino Cedillo
Cedillo
Carago
Santa Rosalia
Luis L. Leon
Marcelo Caraveo
Jose Gonzalo Escobar
Camargo
Hammonds resigns as Oklahoma health chief in Holloway action
Dr. O O Hammonds resigns as head of Oklahoma state health department and Gov. W J Holloway accepts. The move ends weeks of political speculation linked to the Johnston era. The impeachment trial touched on Hammonds and his wife, Mrs. Hammonds, though his role remained limited.
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Oklahoma City
O. O. Hammonds
State Health Department
W. J. Holloway
Hammonds
Henry S. Johnston
Johnston
Oklahoma
House Investigating Committee
Bomb mailed to Governor Roosevelt found harmless
A parcel post bomb addressed to Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt at Mansion House Albany New York contained only black powder and no fuse. Porter Thomas Callegg of Hoboken stomped it after a hiss, preventing disaster. Police traced the fictitious sender name. Roosevelt remained unalarmed and warned no one was injured.
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New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
General Post Office
83Rd Street
Eighth Avenue
F. D. Roosevelt
Mansion House
Albany
N. Y
H. Bup
Twentyninth Street
Thomas Callegg
Jefferson Street
Hoboken
N. J
Callegy
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Whalen
Discharge in Sinking of Canadian Schooner I'm Alone
Captain John Thomas Randell and crew of the Canadian schooner I'm Alone were dismissed by a U S commission at the district attorney's request. The action removes the criminal case while leaving civil search and seizure rights to be settled by governments. Officials cited insufficient evidence for federal charges.
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New Orleans
John Thomas Randel
Coast Guard
Gulf of Mexico
United States Commission
Edmond E. Talbot
Department of Justice
Washington
Reginald H. Carter
Edwin H. Grace
Louisiana
CLP Department of Justice
Department
Oklahoma highway commission orders aggressive road work
April 9 in Oklahoma City the new state highway commission ordered maintenance crews to mobilize all drag men to address post rains. Ed McDonald secretary successor not decided. Clark Mandigo resignation accepted. J P Battenburg named as possible secretary to boost Northwestern Oklahoma influence.
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Oklahoma City
State Highway Commission
John F. Rightmire
Capitol
L. C. Hutson
Chickasha
Hutson
Ed McDonald
Clark R. Mandigo
Mandigo
Rightmire
J. P. Battenburg
Northwestern State Teachers College
Alva
Battenburg
Northwestern
Oklahoma
Pioneer Oklahoma congressman Charles D. Carter dies at 59
Ardmore reporting Charles D. Carter 59 longtime Oklahoma congressman and highway commissioner died suddenly of heart disease in Ardmore His career began in 1907 representing the third district and lasted until 1927 He was widely known for Indian affairs and chaired the Democratic caucus in Congress He is survived by his widow three daughters Stella Frank Ernest and Gus Welch and a son Ben Carter Funeral plans were pending final guidance from relatives
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Ardmore
Charles D. Carter
Oklahoma
State Highway Commission
Carter
Congress
Wilburn Cartwright
McAlester
Oklahoma Highway Commission
Henry S. Johnston
W. J. Holloway
Mr. Carter
Indian Territory
John Randolph
Carters
Charles Carter
Nathan Carter
Stella Carter
Frank Ernest
Hopewell
Texas
Gus Welch
Ashland
Ben Carter
Durant
Greatest returns for the amount invested in News Classifieds
A concise item highlights the value of advertising in News Classifieds, noting strong returns for minimal investment. The piece underscores efficiency and broad reach for local merchants and readers seeking deals.
Fair Weather Month in Pontotoc County March Report
March in Pontotoc County had a pleasant pattern with 18 clear days 7 cloudy and 6 partly cloudy. Temperatures ranged from 28 to 91 degrees and rainfall totaled 2.54 inches, the heaviest 1.10 inches in 24 hours. The three month total stands at 5.79 inches with various year comparisons provided.
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Pontotoc
Fate of Mexican Revolution Hinges on Esco Bar Coordination
In Nogales Sonora April 9 the fate of the Mexican revolution rested on General J Gonzalo Escobar uniting rebel forces in Sonora to confront advancing federals led by General P Elias Calles. Indications point to both sides massing for a final push amid the mounting conflict.
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Nogales
Ariz
J. Gonzalo Escobar
Sonora
P. Elias Calles
Waner Signs Pirates Contract Ahead of Exhibition Game
Paul Waner, star outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, signed a contract after a conference with club president Barney Dreyfuss. Dreyfuss said Waner would wear a Pirates uniform tomorrow and take part in the exhibition game against the Detroit Tigers. terms were not announced.
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Fort Worth
Paul Waner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Barney Dreyfuss
Dreyfuss
Waner
Pirates
Detroit Tigers
Coeds Seize Control After Oklahoma U Row
At the University of Oklahoma co-eds protested male dominance by dissolving ties with the student council. Over 350 women at a mass meeting voted to form a separate governing body after Mildred Clark of Oklahoma City was not seated as women’s representative, said Mildred Maxey of Tulsa.
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Norman
UCP
University of Oklahoma
Women's Self-Governing Association
Student Council
Mildred Clark
Oklahoma City
Mildred Maxey
Tulsa
Women’s Resolutions Committee
Oklahoma City Lawyer Dies After Sixth Floor Fall
Oklahoma City attorney M. S. Singleton aged 47 fell or jumped from the sixth floor of a downtown office building. Porter H. Morgan said Singleton had locked himself in his office earlier. The scene drew Classen High students returning from a Chicago basketball celebration.
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Oklahoma City
M. S. Singleton
Porter H. Morgan
Singleton
Eloise Wilkerson
Imogene Singleton
Chicago
Weleetka Lumber Co Acquired by Mays Lumber Co
Announcement says the Weleetka Lumber Co is purchased by C. M. Mays Lumber Co of Sulphur for an undisclosed amount. Weleetka stock was being invoiced in preparation for closing the sale. Mays had earlier announced plans to open a business in Ada.
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Weleetka Lumber CO
Mays CO
Weleetka Lumber Company
C. M. Mays Lumber Company
The
Mays Lumber Company
Ada
Ada Men Chosen as East Central Spring Commencement Speakers
East Central college to honor Ada men for the 1920 spring commencement with Rev. C. E. Wilson delivering the baccalaureate address May 12 in Ada Convention Hall. President A Lin scheid to give parting remarks on May 16 as degrees are awarded to about 90 seniors. Elizabeth Puckett of Lubbock, Texas, leads the senior class.
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East Central
Ada
C. E. Wilson
First Presbyterian Church of
A. Linscheid
East Central College
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