Youthful Chicago Prosecutor Slain In Bandit Battle
April 28 William McSwiggin states attorney known as the hanging prosecutor was slain last night when a blast of machine gun fire struck the auto carrying him and three companions. Two companions also died James J. Doherty and Thomas Duty were a saloon keeper and an owner. The attack occurred on Roosevelt Road near Fifty sixth avenue on the Chicago Cicero boundary line. Investigators questioned suspects while theories circulated about motive including beer war retal- iations and prosecution of repeat offenders. McSwiggin, 26, son of a Chicago police official, had a rapid rise as a prosecutor.
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Chicago
William Mt. Meswlegin
Iris Zeal
Jitnes J. Doherty
Cepro
Thomas Duty
Ad Saloon
Prem
McSwigsie
Roosevelt Rod
Fifty-sixth Avenue
Cicero
Seavey
Robert Ek. Crowe
Wireo
Warking
Ielim
Dak'erty
Ditty
Dumy
Meswigsin
Chifeaga
William Clark Will Contest Echoes in Butte Feud
Clarks row over estate of the late William Clark explodes in Butte Montana as a dying statement from Wi ham Anderson Clark is released. He claimed paternity of three women seeking a share of the 50 million dollar estate. Details trace Clark’s Missouri roots, marriages in Helena and Denver, and a large surviving family.
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Butte
Montana
Kue
Willian Andrews Clark
Monin
Wi- Ham Anderson Clark
Ke Tree Claine” Wats
Ellie Chek Mewilli
Clarkesdale
Chirk Hines
Savannah
Stewartsville
Missouri
Aelet
Helena
Anta Pie
South Butte
Mississippiays take justice into own hands voiced
A fragmentary Mississippi report notes Harold Doc Jackson was removed from jail on the Pay River and found dead by suicide in Feayune. Judge Larogslou and District Attorney Hath investigated, with officials en route to further inquiries amid unrelated county case mentions.
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Poplatvelle
Mets
eoHarold
Doc Jackson
Pay River
Sherlit
Artic Smith
Ladings Jadkuan
Gattport
Rives
Hantook
Pardons Granted to Four Persons in Oklahoma City
Four individuals received citizenship pardons in Oklahoma City as Governor Trapp ordered parole and clemency today. Grady Bare Nell, convicted of burglary in Carter County, was granted a two year prison sentence reduction and parole. W. M. Seroggina, Latimer County defendant, had a four year term shortened with a prior March parole by Governor Walton. M. Yarborough, convicted in Ioka County for embezzlement, was given a five year term reduction and parole. A. Strelman, Coal County defendant, for embezzlement, received a two year reduction and Citizens by pardon. Foflye, Tibia County case, was granted a pardon and paroled.
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Oklahoma City
Nurll
Geysther Trapp
Grady Bare Nell
Carter County
T Lo
W. M. Seroggina
Latimer County
Walton
Barton
M. Yarboraugh
Cator
Ioka Emmty
Omaosinnghier Jant Senusied
Sears li
Covernar Robe
Ada HI Entrants Win Multiple Events at District Meet
Ada High School dominated the district track and field meet led by standout performances from Ada entrants. Event wins and high placements contributed to Ada’s team score while other area schools trailed, with Florence Martin noted as a top runner. Competition featured many schools and a close team battle throughout the standings.
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Ada High School
Ada
Une
Ag Henryette
Hernee Mami
Plorace
Kives Ada
Ada Bagly
Ohilmen
Abibetiysvete
Resalla
Okamilee
Mileburn
Gay Pauls Valley
Okemeh
Wayne
Tecumseh
University geologists tour Pontotoc County in Oklahoma
Professor Charles J. Decker of the University of Oklahoma geology department led thirty one students and companions on a Pontotoc county tour. The Chamber of Commerce provided transportation. The visit marked a large single invasion by the department and featured extended discussions of formations.
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Prom
Dany
Charles J. Decker
Horr
University Okloma
Pontotoc County
Norn
Johan Mitts
Joey
Chamber of Commerce
Pontovoc County
Docker
Edwin S. Harris
John Redfield
L. D. Fulton
Reno
Morgan
Frank Latimer
Lincoln
Constance Lantherro G
Fuber
Nina Wilkinson
Prank R
Tisil Hugs
Frank Mason
Ireland
Charles W. Miller
Ass Oley
James Moser
Vro
Russell Gavin
Harold Miller
Ux McGehee
Gordon
J. Dean
J. &. Gibbs
Onert L. Cassinghatt
Slonis 8
Enalstead
Mred C. Shields
Sydney Sint
Lem. Warker
Wy Dy Newton
Chamber of Commerce assembly outlines future growth plan
Speakers praised civic progress and urged unity as the Chamber of Commerce shared plans for a reinvigorated economy. Leaders cited new teachers, defended conservative funding, and forecast 60 000 residents within twenty years backed by oil, cement, flour and feed mills, bricks and gas and water services.
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Commeree
al Conde
Phlegis Eutinadl Crete
Coopenstinn
Wis
Albert Huever
College Maerete
Lillian Stele
Mary i Harvey
J. M. Carter
Greains
Givene
Chamber of Commeres
M.C. Grigsby
Hynds
M. D
Toth
A. Lintscheld
Trapp
Ten
Chamber of Commerce
Gardner Bray
Amwelewm Levinn
Cy Wlison
A.W. Simpson
Clark
Harry Kaplan
McReel
YW. K. Harvey
Koy McKeown
CG. Wilson
Cheads McLean
Neledsis Lowstinassay
Quiet Prevails In Tennessee County After Feudal War
PAIS Teon reports quiet returns in a Tennessee county after a feudal conflict. Officials plan a broad offensive to end terror and restore order. District Attorney C Ne Sterrod announced drives but state troops not yet authorized. Local committees and factories mobilize support across multiple counties.
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Tennessee County
PAIS
Ne Sterrod
Aviva
Entaree
Braly Urges Respect for the Flag and Vigilant Enforcement
The American Legion post led by Commander Gardner Braly calls for proper respect of the flag and strict enforcement of flag etiquette after reports of American flags being damaged near businesses at sundown yesterday. Braly urged cooperation from the business fraternity to ensure the flag’s dignity and warned against acts that undermine national symbols.
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American Legion
Gardner Braly
Howard Post
Lindsay
Teaon
Segation
Taaty
Tsk
Anford
Sundown
Lil Lions
Legion Toumlander
Fellows in Convention Here This Afternoon
An afternoon gathering of Fenn Mundas's Daily Reglarration and Fellowship groups convened at Pantetag county. Officials predicted a turnout reaching 200 by nightfall as the procession formed behind the Adi Dadbolay band through the business section. A parade and open meeting featured visiting dignitaries, with the Adon High School band playing amid community pageantry, while speeches on fraternal unions and citizenship were delivered.
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Fenn Mundas
Pantetag
Wehekals
Tomleht
Tamark
Teo Up
Odd Fellows
Rebekals
Adi Dadbolay
Altiohal
GC. Bh
Gutibing
Ea ‘Id
Adon Hgh Scholch
Appuuises
Wilkins
Vadse
Rebekah Dextee
Gener
Allen
Centrahoma
Stratford
Remkwa
Bigshlevn
Rebekus
County Jail Receives Several Victims Over Weekend
The county jail reported an influx of victims registering for board and lodging during the weekend. Tom Billott was returned from Sip to provide bondsmen. Pred Foster arrived from Holdenville on arrest information. Raber Jaaper was directed to his home north of Lebee where he allegedly conducted a disorderly affair and a family incident.
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Tom’ Billott
Herve
Sip
Foster
Holdenville
Chiralngshin
Barghiry
Dvaren
Raber Jaaper
Oklahoma Governor Race Brief Protest Highlights Candidacy
OKLAHOMA CITY April 26 The protest over Gov candidate Trapp’s eligibility centers on a constitutional veto during the election board hearing. Judge Williams of the federal district warns the board against bias as Trapp files during a 59 day period, while rivals from both parties file for governor.
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Oklanoma
M. Ie
Trapp
wWeker
W. G. McAleter
State Election Board
Fort
Amealster Sires
Robert J. Willams
Oklahoma City
Gay
State
Életsian Board
Fred
Tripp
Willaims Vis
Election Board
Plite Supreme Court
Trapp Austerdaiy
Williams
Teapp
Ite
Willams
Building Permits Show Construction Under Way Here
Local building activity is under way with permits issued since January 1 totaling modest sums. A new Lin facility chute building requests $45,000, while residences and other projects account for smaller expenditures. A planned Baptist project seeks $50,000 for a factory expansion beginning this month, and a Hyrlio-Pans Ladd venture aims to establish carbon product production locally.
Parole Revoked for Atoka Prisoner Lee Howe
Governor Trapp revoked the parole of Lee Howe of Alekw county, convict in standby larceny. Howe must serve 15 days in Pontotoc County Jail before returning to the state penitentiary. He had been paroled by former governor Robertson and was sent to McAlester to begin his unexpired term in the state prison.
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Oklahoma City
Trapp
Lee Howe
Alekw County
Howe
Armier
Robertson
ME. Trapp
Pontotoc
Hin
McAlester
J. B.A. Tinbertsor
M. Jery Wy
Ada Girl Winner in District Oratorical Contest
Miss Botin Gray of Ada won first honors in the district oratorical contest held by The Oklahoman and Ada News. Bailey Williams of Sapulpa was second, Calvin Tigney third, Gloria Wooten fourth, Casper Puffer fifth, and Grady Fox sixth. Gray received a cash prize and a silver medal and a free trip to Oklahoma City.
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Botin Gray
Ada
Oklahoman
Ada News
I ‘Uu Bailey Wiliams
Saphor
Calvin Tigney
T Showinga
Gloria Wooten
Kanawa
Casper Puffer
Piilon
Grady Fox
Mill
Caeek
Miss Gray
Vad
Oklahoma City
Unil
Kansas City
Jeantest Wags
Three Die in School Gas Explosion Near Holdenville
Shawnee reports a gas explosion at the Benedict school basement near Holdenville killed six year olds Jesse Carl Phipps and Raymond Hollingshead with two more boys seriously hurt, others in hospital, as investigation notes a burst device from a nearby canister caused the blaze.
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Shawnee
Holdenville
Raymond Hale
Shawnee City Hospital
Jose Carl Phipps
Raymond Hollingshead
Bennie Gravitt
Travis Harris
Shawner
Jease
Carl Phipps
Holdenvilte
Ronnie Graylie
Travis Harvis
Reza Khan Becomes Shah After Coup in Persia
In Persia on April 26 Reza Khan Pahlevi was crowned Shah amid orientalist pageantry following a coup that ousted Shah Ahmad Wajar. Khan declared initially a republic but soon proclaimed himself monarch, seizing premier dictatorial power.
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Whheran
Persia
Reza Khan Pehievt
Shah
Soliter
Fortine
Bon Vivant
Menny Reza Khan
Tn Tyte
Shah Armeng Wajar
Wis Noi
Reza Khan
Shimself
Monareh
Strides Toward French Debt Settlement Reported
Washington April 27 large steps toward solving Americas 4 billion debt funding problem were reported amid renewed French negotiations. The Belgian and Latari an settlements moved toward final approval while the Senate prepared to act on them. Ambassador Berenger's instruction status and Paris guidance dominated brief talks as Meilon conferred with Jugoslawian representatives on war debts.
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Washington
America
Belgium
Senate
Brussels
Berenguer
Briand
American Commission
Berenger
Paris
Meilon
Franklin moves for new dealing in Oklahoma governor race
Oklahoma City April 23 Declaring that factionalism is ruining the Democratic party W M Franklin clerk of the Rugreme court and candidate for governor on the Democratic ticket proposed that Democratic subernatorial candidates retire and unite behind a seed strong candidate He says corrupt methods and large sums of money threaten merit in the coming election and would subordinate justice He would withdraw to back a non faction candidate if others agree and plans to announce his candidacy at Ada next Monday.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
W. M. Frankin
Rugreme
Franklin
Ada
Invitations for Ostrict Legion District Convention Held May 6
Invitations are being prepared for legion posts in the fourth district to attend the district convention in Ada hosted by Norman Howard post. Estimates aim for at least 500 veterans to travel here weather permitting with a radio broadcast of May 6 banquet events as a special feature.
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Clarks
Grady Bennett
ADA HI
Ada Hish
Decker
Oklahoma Geologists
Vu Arsinta Rhs Folenspredors Wadlen VM
Muskoghee
Arch
Shade BE. Wallen
Gy. 1
Hit
Civiliaed Tribes India Agency
Bitertor
Fiske
Finney
China
Singanchow
Honan
Skittook
Orinny
Sallie
Bite
Braly
Thaly
McAlister
Secretary of
BE. Ey Ahyrlio—Pans Ladd
Atoka
Edna Gray
Ants
Casper Dutfer
Geady Fox
AL Four
Otters
T. WV. Hout
B C. Wilson
T. C. McComnick
Steg¢Ka Imateh
Ostrict Legion
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