Two Companions Slain in Chicago Beer War Shootout
In Chicago on Roosevelt Road a machine gun assault killed youthful assistant states attorney William M. McSwiggin and two companions, James J. Doherty and Thomas Duffy, with a fourth member missing. Investigators, led by Robert E. Crowe, pursue three theories: a beer war misreckoning, McSwiggin’s prosecutions, or election disputes. Duffy was a precinct captain for the rival faction.
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Chicago
William M. McSwiggin
James J. Doherty
Cicero
Thomas Duffy
McSwiggin
Roosevelt Road
Fifty-sixth Avenue
Robert E. Crowe
Duffy
Doherty
Eader
Fuel Flare in Clark Will Suit In Butte
In Butte Montana on April 26 reports say a purported dying statement by William Anderson Clark, claiming paternity of the three women seeking a share of Senator William A Clark’s estate, intensified a multi million dollar will dispute over the 50 million dollar estate. The statement asserts Clark was not the father of Effie Clark McWilliams Alma Hines and Addie Miller.
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Butte
Montana
William Andrews Clark
William Anderson Clark
Effie Clark McWilliams
Clarkesdale
Alma Clark Hines
Arrick
Addie Clark Miller
Denver
Mechanicsville
Ind
Missouri
Savannah
Stewartsville
Helena
Anna Pierce
Illinois
South Butte
Mississippi Lynching Report Near Picayune
Harold Doc Jackson was lynched in Picayune after being moved from Pearl River jail to the city. The body hung from a ridge inside Picayune limits as officials began an inquiry, following a grand jury decision in a separate murder case involving two federal enzymologists.
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Poplarville
Miss
Harold “Doc” Jackson
Pearl River County
Picayune
J. Q. Lamgston
Toxey Hall
Arthur J. Smith
Jackson
Harrison County
Gulfport
Pearl River
Cock County
Pardons Granted to Four Persons in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City April 24. Governor Trapp granted one parole and four citizenship pardons. Grady Barnett, Carter county burglary with a two year sentence, received parole. W. M. Scroggins Latimer county manslaughter with four year sentence had citizenship restored. T. M. Yarborough Atoka county manslaughter sentence five years received citizenship pardon. M. A. Steelman Coal county embezzlement ten year sentence received citizenship pardon. E. D. Fuller Tulsa county manslaughter sentence read light, citizenship rights restored. Fully paroled July 1921.
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Oklahoma City
Trapp
Grady Barnett
Carter County
W. M. Scroggins
Latimer
Walton
T. M. Yarborough
Atoka County
Robertson
M. A. Steelman
District Court
Coal County
Williams
E. D. Fuller
Tulsa County
Fuller
Ada HI Entrants Dominate District Meet Events
Ada high school swept non athletic and athletic events at the district track meet hosted by East Central State Teachers College. Ada totaled 55 points in non athletic contests and 15 in athletics, for 81 points overall, far ahead of Henroyetta, Horace Mann, and other schools. The results list Okmulgee 5, Sulphur 14, Ada 55, Purcell 16, Henryetta 26, Weleetka 6, Morris 25, and other scores across numerous schools.
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East Central State Teachers College
Ada High School
Ada
Ada High
Henroyetta
Horace Mann High School
Horace Mann
Okmulgee
Sulphur
Milburn
Pauls Valley
Okemah
Wayne
Tecumseh
Roff
Decker and Oklahoma Geologists Visit Pontotoc County
University of Oklahoma geology head Professor Charles E. Decker and 31 paleontology students toured Pontotoc County for fossils and formations, aided by local oil operator John Fitts and the Chamber of Commerce. It was the department’s first Pontotoc County visit, with the Norman trip to follow.
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Charles E. Decker
University of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Norman
John Fitts
Chamber of Commerce
Decker
Interior official takes over as investigation begins
Muskogee April 26 Superiorintendent Shade E Wallen and assistant superintendent Ss J Hunt of the Five Civilized Tribes Indian agency vacated their offices this morning in favor of Interior Inspector Fiske from Washington. The move follows an inquiry ordered by Acting Secretary Finney into alleged maladministration linked to the Exie Fife divorce case. The article also notes a separate Osage payment of 9000 dollars to O B Goodwin for 26 tons broom corn.
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Muskogee
Shade E. Wallen
Ss. J. Hunt
Five Civilized Tribes Indian Agency
Fiske
Washington
Interior
Finney
Exie Fife
Enthusiasm at Ada Chamber of Commerce gathering
Ada Chamber of Commerce held a lively meeting with old officers singing swan songs and new leaders outlining plans. Speakers praised Ada’s prospects, urged civic support, and forecast growth with existing industries and resources guiding a path to a 50,000 population in twenty years.
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Chamber of Commerce
Albert Hacker
Lillian Strite
Mary Bella Harvey
J. M. Carter, Jr
Jessie Lee Woods
J. C. Hynds
Ada
M. O. Matthews
A. Linscheid
Trapp
Gardner Braly
American Legion
Chamber
M. C. Wilson
R. W. Simpson
L. R. Clark
Harry Kaplan
J. F. McKeel
W. E. Harvey
Roy McKeown
E. C. Wilson
Claude McLean
W. D. Little
Quiet Prevails In Tennessee County After Feudal War
PARIS Tenn April 26 Tense quiet prevailed over the hills of northeastern Henry county as state authorities planned a war to end moonshining An offensive is being prepared to end the terror after threats from the moonshining clan promised death to seven men if Tom Evans was arrested for the slaying on April 18 Federal aid will be sought though no request for state troops was made 2000 citizens attended a mass meeting pledging support for a law enforcement drive and the capture of Evans players
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Paris
Tenn
Henry County
Tom Evans
N. Sherrod
Evans
Canning Factories Planned in Several County Communities
Several canning factories are to be located across the county in Skintook Collinsville Saline and this city. The move aims to boost local employment and agricultural processing, with site selections expected to be announced soon.
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Bixby
Skintook
Collinsville
Saline
Braly Urges Respect for the American Flag
Commander Gardner Braly of the Norman Howard Post, American Legion, calls business owners to observe flag regulations after sundown. He notes several flags left unfurled at night, stressing the flag as a sacred national symbol and urging guards against displaying it for personal gain.
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American Legion
Gardner Braly
Norman Howard Post
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs hold Wildey anniversary parade
Hundreds gathered as Ponotoc county Odd Fellows and Rebekahs met in Ada for the Wildey anniversary event. A 3:50 PM parade through the business district preceded an open meeting in Convention hall with welcomes from C. J. Danning. Dr. A Linsechied spoke on fraternal aims and social roles.
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Morday
Pontotoc County
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Ada DeMolay Band
Convention Hall
C. J. Danning
Allen High School
Mave
D. Williams
Wynnewood
A. Linsechied
East Central College
At & P. mi
Rebekah
Allen
Centrahoma
Stratford
Konawa
County Jail Hires Weekend Visitors Amidst Reports
The county jail saw a influx of victims registering for board and lodging on Saturday night and Sunday. Tom Elliott was returned from Sulphur by bondsmen Fred Foster brought him from Holdenville for second degree burglary. Robert Jasper arrested north of Bebee for disorderly house with alleged cheap beer.
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Tom Elliott
Fred Foster
Holdenville
Robert Jasper
Bebee
Trapp files for governor as protest looms
Oklahoma City April 26 Gov M KE Trapp filed as Democratic gubernatorial candidate for the 54 day filing period. A protest against his eligibility was placed with the election board by federal judge Robert J. Williams alleging constitutional limits. Other nominees included J B A Robertson W D McBee and W M Darnell for Democrats and Omer Benedict James Hepburn for Republicans.
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Oklahoma City
M. Ek. Trapp
W. C. McAlister
State Election Board
Trapp
MedAlister
Oklahoma
J. B. A. Robertson
W. Db. McBee
Duncan
House of Representatives
W. M. Darnell
Tange
Omer K. Benedict
Tulsa
James Hepburn
Okmulgee
M. KE. Trapp
Fred
R. L. Williams
Muskogee
Williams
Election Board
State Supreme Court
Building Permits Show Construction Under Way Here
Building receipts since January 1 reach a high figure as work begins under permits secured last year. In the period, $70,935 has been spent on new construction in the city including a $45,000 permit for a new Christian church. Business buildings total $6,200, all for repair remodeling. Eight residences accounted for the remaining permits. The First Baptist church auditorium project at $50,000 will start this month. Hydro plans cover establishing a modern canning plant for garden products raised locally.
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First Baptist Church
Trapp Recalls Atoka Prisoner Parole Revoked
Governor M E Trapp revoked the parole of Lee Howe of Atoka county who had been paroled by former governor J B A Robertson after grand larceny and a two year sentence. Howe must serve 85 days in Pontotoc county jail before returning to state prison, with county officials transferring him to McAlester to begin his unexpired term.
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Oklahoma City
Trapp
Lee Howe
Atoka County
Howe
Robertson
M. E. Trapp
Pontotoc
McAlester
J. B. A. Robertson
Ada Girl Wins District Elocution Contest Honors
Miss Edna Gray of Ada captured first in the Oklahoma News Ada district elimination oratorical contest for the federal constitution. Paul Bailey Williams Sulphur was runner up, Calvin Tinney Tahomingo third, Gloria Wooten Konawa fourth, Casper Duffer Allen fifth, Grady Fox Mill Creek sixth. Prize money totaled 15 dollars for first and five dollars for second.
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Edna Gray
Ada
The
Oklahoman
Ada News
Paul Bailey Williams
Sulphur
Calvin Tinney
Tishomingo
Gloria Wooten
Konawa
Casper Duffer
Allen
Grady Fox
Mill Creek
Gray
Oklahoma City
Kansas City
Gas explosion toll rises at Bene day school
In Shawnee near Holdenville a gas explosion in the Bene day school basement killed three boys and left Bennie Gravitt and Travis Harris in serious condition. Raymond Hale died at Shawnee hospital, and Jesse Carl Phipps and Raymond Hollingshead died earlier. The accident began when boys playing tops struck a match on a gas‑soaked floor.
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Shawnee
Benedict School
Holdenville
Raymond Hale
Shawnee City Hospital
Jesse Carl Phipps
Raymond Hollingshead
Bennie Gravitt
Travis Harris
One Time Stable Boy Crowned Ruler of Persia
Teheran April 26 A former stable hostler in the Persian Cossacks has become shah. Reza Khan Pahlavi, once a soldier of fortune with money, led a coup in 1925 to depose Shah Ahmad Qajar then premier dictator. He shifted from republic to monarch declaring his aim to rule.
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Persia
Teheran
Reza Khan Pehlevi
Shah
Reza Khan
Shah Armend Kajar
Paris
Strides Reported in French Settlement of Debt
Washington April 27 Added strides toward solving Americas debt funding problem were seen as Belgium and Italian debt pacts advanced in the Senate. Belgium was ratified 55 to 20 and Latavian terms moved to effect with only presidential signature. France's $4 billion debt talks hinge on Ambassador Berenger's Paris instructions as Briand's team weighs next steps. Meilon meets Jugoslav mission over war debt as talks pause awaiting Paris guidance.
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Washington
America
Belgium
Senate
Brussels
Rome
House
Berenger
Briand
Paris
Meilon
Jugo-Slav
Franklin moves for new dealing in Oklahoma governor race
Oklahoma City April 23 W M Franklin clerk of the supreme court and Democratic candidate for governor urged that all Democratic gubernatorial candidates retire and unite behind a strong non factional candidate to curb factionalism and money influence He said he would withdraw if any candidate is tied to a faction and planned to announce his candidacy for governor at Ada next Monday.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
W. M. Franklin
the Supreme Court
Franklin
Hre
Ada
Invitations for district Legion convention in May
Invitations are being prepared for legion posts in the fourth district to attend the May 6 district convention in Garner Braly's district. Norman Howard post of Ada to host, aiming for at least 500 veterans, with a radio tasting feature for the banquet program.
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Garner Braly
Norman Howard
Ada
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Judge Williams
Atoka
Lincoln
T. P. Holt
T. C. McCormick
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