The Unlucky Day Thomas Jefferson Was Born
An analysis of Thomas Jefferson from his birth on an unlucky number thirteen to his lasting impact on American democracy. Jefferson authored the Declaration of Independence and shaped the constitutional balance favoring the people and states over a strong central government. The piece contrasts his vision with Federalist ideas and notes a renewed call for Jeffersonian principles today.
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Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Hamilton
Washington
Adams
The Drive to Keep Working: J. P. Morgan’s Lifelong Routine
The piece argues that successful financiers stay active to preserve vitality and purpose. It cites J. P. Morgan as an example, claiming his long life stemmed from constant busyness and the pressure of mentoring successors. It notes former associates’ retirements linked to decline and notes Morgan’s own death came while still active.
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J. P. Morgan
Morgan
Hej
Harness
Evolution of reading expression in education over time
The piece contrasts past elocution with modern emphasis on interpreting thought. It notes early focus on gestures and noise, citing performers who prioritized movement. Today modulation and emphasis take precedence, with gestures secondary and true meaning guiding expression.
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Tommie
Lizzie
Oil Well Picture Sparks Latimer County Debate
Wilburton News-Democrat columnist Carlton Weaver features a three column oil derrick image claiming it shows Latimer county’s first oil well. McAlester Guardian counters with its own ready gusher cut saved for Pontotoc county, praising preparedness and anticipation.
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Carlton Weaver
Wilburton News-Democrat
Latimer
McAlester Guardian
Bro. Weaver
Pontotoc County
Tax cut pleas tapteed to high tariffs and gas fears
The article argues that a national tax cut would mostly aid the wealthy and that ordinary citizens want relief from high tariffs. It warns that chasing a gas leak with a lighted match signals impending trouble, reflecting the Tisshomingo Capital-Democrat’s cautious stance.
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Tisshomingo Capital-Democrat
Surrender of Lee Celebrated by Nation in 60th Anniversary
A historic reflection marks the April 9 anniversary of Gen. Robert E. Lee s surrender. The piece lauds Lee and Grant, notes Confederate endurance, and praises postwar reconstruction led by veterans who rebuilt the South amid carpetbagger influence, stressing patriotism and civic reform.
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Robert E. Lee
Richmond
Petersburg
Lee
Grant
Lincoln
Confederacy
Southland
Hfe
Henry Grady
Indicted Shawnee bankers seek venue change over publicity
Bankers indicted in Shawnee urge a change of venue arguing extensive newspaper coverage has prejudiced potential jurors. The speaker cites Judge Oldfield of Oklahoma City who ruled reading coverage does not prove bias, warning against excluding the literate public from justice. The issue looms as a national showdown era ethics debate.
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Shawnee
Oldfield
Oklahoma City
Ada
The Man Who Sees No New Inventions Then and Now
A comparison links a modern pessimistic view of opportunity to a 19th century head of the patent office who resigned, believing invention had ended. It argues the cave man analogy shows persistent effort to seek better caves despite doubters.
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Patent Office
Washington
Hindenburg Faces Political Attacks While Campaigning
General Hindenburg shifts from seclusion to candidacy as opponents sharpen criticisms of his wartime record. The former commander now faces a relentless political onslaught before the election, with scrutiny and denials likely to continue until polls close.
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Hindenburg
Moonshiner Conviction Reversed Over Evidence Gap
An appellate court overturned a moonshiner conviction after ruling the state failed to prove the still could produce liquor. The ruling could prompt future cases requiring proof of knowledge to make good liquor for conviction. The writer laments wasted effort on hard luck and early-morning dread.
Stonewall Scouts and town folks share weekend plans
Stonewall unit officers were elected including Ewell Bransetter as president and Helen Carroll as vice. Scouts met with eight present to plan a hike and fishing trip and a treasure hunt with Rev H E Darrow joining the campfire supper. Ada visitors and local travelers fill a busy week with church, dining, and social events.
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Stonewall
Ewell Branstetter
Helen Carroll
Nevis Reed
Tom Henson
Ed Garrett
Béatrice Bransetter
Carvin Mix
Eghts
H. E. Darrow
Glen Reaves
Leonard Young
Raymond
Roy Mecham
Jim Burriss
Nance King
Eoldie Williams
Jack McKay
W. S. Furlong
Gordon Crawford
Estelle Henson
Muriel Sanders
Minies
Munday
Ray
King
Furlong
Ada
Blair
Burringer
Burnette
Sam Foster
Alta Beta Pi
Franks
D. V. Thomas
B. D. Thomas
E. M. Ballew
Wapatiucka
Gora Leach
Minnie Billings
J.D. Grawford
Coalgate
Tom Jeter
Anan
Zeb McKay
Pln
Correll
Eugenia Rhea
Denison
Earl Mecham
R. A. Austelle
Oklahoma City
R. H. Austelle
W. GO. Tay
Atoka
Columbus Lacey
George Elkins
W. Sharpless
Tishomingo
Lee Holcoms
Stewart
A. A. Austelle
Geo. Burris
Sunaly
Annie Andurson
Mehan
Okla
W. E. Pointer
Lola Donolis
Mobile
Ala
Gene Miller
Lloyd
Francis
Marvin Burris
Suneday
R. A. Harper
Edgar
Crag
Leyman Reaves
J. ©. Horo
Farris McElroy
Allen
M. WR
H. BE. Darrow
Tupe
Pauline “Austelle
Thulh Garrett
Thelma Scrivener
Evelys Rugsig
Honetelks
Bikins
Zada Vandalle
Brings
Henson
Reed
Williams
Sud
Brown McKay
Hospital
Mary Pendergast
Fort Smith
Ark
Mrs. McLeroy
Stigler
Federal raids yield three cases in two courts
Three cases were filed in federal court yesterday by U S Commissioner Howard West stemming from county officers actions. Andrew Creech was arrested on a charge of selling intoxicants and released on a $1000 bond. D T Shaw and Oscar Raven remain held on separate charges of manufacturing intoxicants following a raid in Garvin County.
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U. S
Howard West
Andrew Creech
D. T. Shaw
Oscar Raven
Garvin
Tulsa Man Kills Woman in Oklahoma City Confrontation
No. 1 to visit a friend leads to a night raid in Oklahoma City. Purdy and Hutchison are charged with disorderly conduct. Purdy seeks child return through divorce while a baby kidnapping conspiracy is alleged. Purdy later confronts Hutchison at the Tulsa post office, Hutchison killed by shotgun blast.
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Oklahoma City
Purdy
Hutchison
Tulsa
Bobby Gene
Defedant Colbert Convicted For Pointing Deadly Weapon
Cubby Colbert was found guilty of pointing a deadly weapon and sentenced to 90 days in county jail and a $50 fine. Jeff Wilcoxson of Francis was also found guilty of pointing a gun and received 90 days in jail and a $50 fine, with his trial set to conclude the criminal term.
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Cubby Colbert
Colbert
Jeff Wilcoxson
Francis
Local Union Ties of Clark and Ada Bride Reported
Clark of Honey Grove Texas wed Emma Allen of Ada yesterday in Sherman Texas. The groom is a well known Honey Grove businessman who lived there years ago before moving to Ada.
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Clark-Allen
Sherman
Texas
T. W. Clark
Honey Grove
Emma Allen
Ada
Clarke
Fleming McKendree Nuptials Tie Ada Pair in Simple Home Ceremony
Tot McKendree, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E H McKendree, married Jim Temuning of Weleetka in a quiet home ceremony at 215 East Seventeenth Street Ada. Rev R T Blackburn officiated. Groom plans to Pawnee for wedding week preparations before the couple settles in Pawnee. Both families are longtime Ada residents with local schooling and Central State Teachers College ties.
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Flemming-Mckendree
I.H. McKendree
Seventeenth Street
Tot
Jim Temuing
Weleetka
R. T. Blackburn
First Methodist Church
Ada
Flemming
Central State Teachers’ College
Pawnee
E. H. McKendree
Central State Teachers College
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