Earth tremors felt across four states with no damage
Moderate earthquake activity rocked Kansas Oklahoma New Mexico and Texas between 6:00 and 6:15 AM. Leavenworth Wichita Dodge City and Ashland in Kansas reported tremors with Enid Guymon and Oklahoma City also affected. Amarillo and nearby New Mexico towns felt quakes but no material damage was reported. Buildings swayed as residents awoke.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas
Leavenworth
Wichita
Dodge City
Ashland
Enid
Okla
Guymon
Oklahoma City
Amarillo
Texas Panhandle
New Mexco
Texas State Line
Light tremor felt across Oklahoma City
Following early editions noting tremors in Northwestern Oklahoma, several residents in Oklahoma City reported a very light shock to the U S weather office. They hesitated to report until confirmation from other cities in the state.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
United States Weather Office
Enid Shocked by Brief Earth Tremor Today
Citizens in Enid felt a slight earthquake early today lasting about 30 seconds. Reported by several residents, no damage or injuries were noted.
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Enid
Wichita Feels Low Intensity Tremor at Dawn
A minor earth tremor was felt in Wichita at about 6 35 a m today causing slight awareness but no damage. Officials reported no injuries or structural issues and advised residents to stay calm and monitor updates from local authorities.
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Wichita
Earthquake Shakes Guymon Causes Ceiling Plaster to Rattle
Guymon residents reported plaster fell from ceilings and dishes rattled by a tremor in the early hours. No material damage was reported.
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Guymon
Earth tremor rattles Amarillo and nearby towns
An earthquake lasting nearly 30 seconds shook Amarillo at 6 12 a m with buildings swaying but no damage reported. The tremor's effects spread to nearby New Mexico and Oklahoma towns as residents flooded local offices with inquiries.
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Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas Line
Tremor Shakes Hobart Early Morning
Hobart residents woke to two distinct earth tremors one at 3 15 and another at 4 00 causing dishes to rattle and furniture to shift. People in upper floors fled as the quakes lasted briefly and were described as light to moderate in impact.
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Hobart
Earth tremors reach New Mexico and Texas towns
Seismic disturbances rattled dishes and shook windows in Clovis and nearby towns in New Mexico at 5 18 this morning with tremors also reported in Tucumcariot Rosmell and in Dalthart and Childress in Texas.
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New Mexico
Albuquerque
N. Mex
Clovis
Tucumcart
Rosmell
Dalthart and Childress
Texas
Hobart Grocer Held On Murder Charge
Albert S. Ferguson a Hobart grocer is held in the county jail awaiting a preliminary hearing on a murder charge filed over the Saturday night slaying of his son in law Rufus Sutton. Sutton had followed his estranged wife to the Ferguson home where the couple had been separated three months. Ferguson said Sutton threatened his daughter and moved as if to draw a weapon before Ferguson fired.
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Hobart
Albert S. Ferguson
Rufus Sutton
Ferguson
Sutton
Shaddock
Two College Faculty Members Taking Work In Iowa University
Several East Central college faculty members are away this summer for graduate study. Professors T. C. McCormick and W. A. Newcomb left to pursue doctorates at the University of Iowa. McCormick aims for a doctor's degree in agriculture while Newcomb studies business administration.
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Iowa University
East Central College
T. C. McCormick
W. A. Newcomb
University of Iowa
McCormick
Mr. Newcomb
University of Chicago
B. Cc
Peabody College For Teachers
University of Illinois
Columbia University
University of California
July ends with heavy rains and record floods across regions
The month closes with widespread rainfall and cool fronts as Detroit endures its heaviest rainfall in years causing millions in damage. El Paso sees river flooding with dikes reinforced while Rio Grande fears prompt precautionary action. Temps drop to 50s and 60s across East Central states after a scorching week. Boise Fresno and Walla Walla report the only high 160s or higher readings.
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Chicago
el Paso
Detroit
Ford River Rouge
Rio Grande
East Central
Boise
Ida
Fresno
Cal
Walla Walla
Wash
Second attempt to remove Scopes case to federal court filed
In Chattanooga on August 4 a new bid to move the Scopes evolution case to federal court was entered when Dr. John R. Neal, chief defense counsel, filed a petition seeking to restrain state authorities from prosecuting the teacher.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
John R. Neal
Circuit
Contempt Trial Foresight for Scopes Tax-Payer Case
In Chattanooga John R Neal announces contempt in a trial court over a tax payer petition to enjoin enforcement of Tennessee's anti evolution law. This marks a second attack to bring the evolution ban in public schools before federal courts. Robert Wilson again seeks to restrain state authorities from enforcing the law.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
John R. Neal
Tennessee
Scopes
Cookeville
Neal
Gore
Robert Wilson
United States
No Acquittals in District Court
District court convened for a criminal docket of 50 to 60 cases under Judge Bolen. J. D. Gotcher pleaded guilty to wife desertion and drew a year in the penitentiary. Claude Castleberry was fined 25 dollars for assault and battery. Buck Elrod found guilty of breach of peace with a 25 dollar fine. A liquor case against Bill Watson was demurred for insufficient evidence. Jennie Ryles failed to appear. bond forfeited for murder charges. Mrs. Ryles allegedly killed her husband near Katy station several months ago.
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District Cort
Bolen
J. D. Gotcher
Claude Castleberry
E. J. Walker
Buck Elrod
Justice Court
Bill Watson
Jennie Ryles
District Court Silent on Acquittals as Jury Sits in Session
By noon today no acquittals were reported in district court as cases proceeded. Jim Brown received a year and a day for assault with intent to rob, and Earl Holbert paid 50 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. Gaston Dismukes faced trial for shooting Cecil Curry. Several cases were dismissed including Steele and Phillips for assault to rape, Childers et al for grand larceny, Loman and Jones for adultery, Blandell et al for grand larceny. Others were continued or moved, including James for embezzlement and White for assault to commit rape.
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Jim Brown
Earl Holbert
Gaston Dismukes
Cecil Curry
Gordon Steele
J. E. Phillips
Albert Childers
Francis Loman
Rance Jones
John Blandell
Booze Hidden Under Blacksmith’s Anvil In Newkirk Raid
Sheriff Jim Parker and deputies raided a Newkirk blacksmith shop after tips of whiskey sales. A third search uncovered a hidden cache under the anvil containing ten gallons of alcohol. Roy Staley and J P Fitzsimmons were jailed in the county jail.
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Newkirk
Okla
Jim Parker
Usl
Roy Staley
J. P. Fitzsimmons
Ail
Bankers Face Third Trial On Banking Law Charge
A. E. and W. L. Lewis, Tulsa bankers, after two deadlocked juries in Hugo and Muskogee, will be tried again August 10 before Judge F E Kennamer. A jury was paneled but quashed when half the panel were Ardmore bankers.
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Muskogee
Hugo
A. E
W. L. Lewis
Tulsa
F. E. Kennamer
Ardmore
Kennamer
Mrs. Bassett Visits Ada On Charity and Corrections Work
State Commissioner Mabel Bassett spoke in Ada on official business and outlined her aims for the department. She favors paying convicts for their labor to support families and reduce child hardship caused by paternal imprisonment.
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Mabel Bassett
Mable Bassett
Ada Aviator Narrowly Escapes After Propeller Loss
Wayne M. Roberts piloted a plane over the city at about 1000 feet when the propeller detached and landed near A-1 Filling Station. He glided to a field near the cement plant and landed safely but the plane hit a tree due to limited space, tearing the wings. Estimated damage is 300 to 400 dollars. No passengers were aboard.
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Wayne M. Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Roberts
New Orleans Cotton Crop for 1924-25 Announced
The 1924-25 American cotton crop is set at 14,698,000 bales, up from 11,299,397 last season, while world consumption reached 14,247,000 bales and the world carryover stands at 2,880,000 bales. Secretary H G Hester of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange released the figures.
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New Orleans
H. G. Hester
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Foot and Mouth Disease Found Again Near Houston
Foot and mouth disease has been detected in cattle near Houston for a second time within a year. The announcement was made today by Dr. E J Jarrell of the state livestock sanitary commission.
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Houston
Tex
E. J. Jarrell
State Livestock Sanitary Commission
Pontotoc Jail Condemned by State Officials
State commissioner Mabel Bassett told Pontotoc County commissioners the jail must be replaced by December 1 or the state will order the facility closed and prisoners sent to another county. She noted the present building fails the law though prisoner care remains adequate. a new jail is needed as courthouse plans have stalled due to bond issues.
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Pontotoc County
Mabel Bassett
State Commissioner of Charities and Corrections
Basset
West Main
North Townsend
West 12Th
Guardsman Falls 75 Feet Near Fort Sill Cliff
Edgar Hayes, private in Battery E of the 189th field artillery, died after falling seventy five feet while climbing Medicine Bluff with companions during the Oklahoma National Guard encampment. A court of inquiry was started at the fort. Hayes, son of Jay Hayes of Cherokee, was among troops testing field-worthiness after heavy rains. Maj. Gen. Markham said regular army troops have been released from demonstrations. Adjutant General Barrett and staff are in attendance as intensive training begins.
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Fort Sill
National Guard
Edgar Hayes
189Th Field Artillery
Hayes
Medicine Bluff
Jay Hayes
Oklahoma National Guard
Baird H. Markham
Barrett
G A R Commander Protests Stone Mountain Drive
Uniontown Aug 4 L F Arensberg national commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic telegraphed New York Governor Al Smith protesting his appearance to promote the Stone Mountain Memorial coinage act. He urges cancellation of public engagements and decries treason and rebellion praised by the act.
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Uniontown
Penn
L. F. Arensberg
Grand Army of the Republic
al Smith
New York State
Kiwanis Hear Report on City Water System Condition
A Kiwanis club committee report on Ada's water supply was adopted at the weekly luncheon. Tom Holt spoke on current rates and regional comparisons while details were given on pipe deterioration and a future Byrd's Mill spring line. The group urged immediate rate adjustments to cover operating costs and debt with a new line planned when necessary.
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Kiwanis Club
Presbyterian Church Today
Tom Holt
Harris Hotel
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Byrd's Mill
Ada
L. A. Braly
J.M. Keltner
Ssr
A. A. Lucas
Southern States cotton consumption sets near record high
New Orleans based Secretary H. G. Hester of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange released 1924 25 figures showing Southern state cotton consumption at 4 380 118 running bales the largest since 1922 23 and only 107 417 bales below that peak American cotton crop totaled 14 698 356 bales world consumption 14 247 000 bales and exports 8 257 521 bales. Port movement data will be issued soon.
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New Orleans
H. G. Hester
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Hester
Canada
Col
Son of Ada residents dies in Oklahoma City
The Rev. C. C. Morrin traveled to Oklahoma City to conduct funeral services for the two year old son of Mr and Mrs C A Bell formerly of Ada now residents of Oklahoma City The Bells' former banker Mr Bell was connected with the Oklahoma State bank The funeral is scheduled for tomorrow at 10 o clock in Oklahoma City
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C. C. Morrin
Oklahoma City
C. A. Bell
Bell
Ada
Ada Public Schools Renovation Nears Completion
Ada public schools near fall reopening after a complete renovation addressing fire hazards. Superintendent J E Hickman notes improvements include new roofing plastering screens and doors wiring and fresh interior painting at Willard Hayes Washington Glenwood Irving ward and the high school with work largely done by janitors and some contracted plastering as needed.
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Ada
J. E. Hickman
Hickman
Willard Ward
Hayes Ward
Washington
Glenwood
Irving Ward School
Coolidge to Call Conference on Farm Aid Policy
President Coolidge will recall his agricultural conference in Swampscott Massachusetts to map a legislative program for farm aid. The committee led by Robert D Gary of Wyoming will again lead discussions on cooperative marketing as the main need for farmers.
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Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Congress
Robert D. Gary
Wyoming
East Central to Release 1926 Football Schedule Soon
Official quarters announce East Central football schedule for 1926 with most games slated at home. Basketball schedule is nearly complete according to the same statement.
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East Central
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