Oklahoma boosters scammed Sunbury to McAlester land sale
Philadelphia July 31 reports accuse Oklahoma booster car operators of a million dollar fraud selling McAlester town lots to Pennsylvanians including Sunbury buyers at 350 each with 50 down and 10 monthly. Warrants issued. Gosuch and Rausch jailed. letters from Wilkes Barre warn the deal lacks value and government help. Also a Teething remedy ad for McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR priced 25c and 50c.
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Pennsylvania
Sunbury
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Okla
W. F. Gosuch
Victor Rausch
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Gosuch
Baltimore
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Secretary of the Interior
Oklahoma Indian Gets Treasury Registrar Nomination
Gabe Parker, a Choctaw Indian and Oklahoma educator, was nominated by President Wilson to be registrar of the treasury after support from Oklahoma's senators. Adam Patterson withdrew after declining appointment, citing a desire to promote harmony between races.
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Adam E. Patterson
Patterson
Victor M. Locke
Senate
United States Treasury
Oklahoma City Pardons Trigger Crisis Over Textbook Deals
Oklahoma and Kansas City dispatches spark a political clash as Gov Cruce revokes five pardons issued by Col McAlester and blocks 1912 textbook contract adoptions. State officials warn publishers while court actions on board removals and impeachment loom. The episode prompts habeas corpus plans and shifts in leadership.
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Supreme Court
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District Court
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Col. McAlester
Cruce
Rock Island
Revised by a Parvenu. Children Rush In Where Climbers Fear to Tread
A judge condemns a trend of ambitious newcomers pushing into risky ventures, while noting the zeal of youth as a force that unsettles established climbers. The remark frames a court stance on social climbing and ambition amid caution.
Gov Cruce and Lt Gov McAlester Clash Over Pardons
The article portrays Governor Cruce’s troubles with Lieutenant Governor McAlester who pushes for pardons and school book contracts. It suggests Cruce may reconsider leaving the state for a governors conference and labels McAlester as unfit to be governor for four years due to his readiness to issue pardons.
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Kansas City
R. W. Dick
State Penitentiary
Col. McAlester
West
Cruce
Colorado Springs
McAlester
Conference of Governors
Up-to-date draghead advertised for sale
One-fourth down and four installments cover an up-to-date draghead with automate tension and release cushion, improved shuttle ejector. Listed by W. C. Williams of Aldrich Grocery in Ada Oklahoma for 51 cents. NEWS WANT AD seeks results.
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W. C. Williams
Aldrich Grocery
Ada
Oklahoma
Ada July Rainfall Records 1.34 Inches
Ada July rainfall measured 1.34 inches by local observer Presnal Sugg with higher totals reported in parts of the county. June rainfall totaled 0.77 inches.
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Ada
Presnal Sugg
Closing program honors graduates with address on The Complete Life
The Thursday evening program featured Miss Cecile Hindman and orchestra. Dr. Scroggs of the state university extension lectured on The Complete Life, dividing life into vegetable, animal, intellectual and social stages to urge a balanced fulfilment alongside a diploma ceremony for sixteen graduates including Ola Davis Clyde Jones Beatrice Wood Bertha Harris Etta Russell Tony Edwards Margaretta Black Alice Payne Mae Grant Mamie Mims Bernice Hodge Maurine Truitt Bonnie Mitchell Cecil Douthitt Fausta Durham Maxx R. Brents.
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Briles
Mae Grant
Joan of Arc
Scroggs
State University
Oklahoma
Ola Davis
Clyde Jones
Beatrice Wood
Bertha Harris
Etta Russell
Tony Edwards
Margaretta Black
Alice Payne
Mamie Mims
Bernice Hodge
Maurine Truitt
Bonnie Mitchell
Cecil Douthitt
Fausta Durham
Maxx R. Brents
Ahroso and Frisco Schools Plan Friday Social
Ahroso and Frisco schools schedule a 3:30 match ball game followed by supper. Evening spelling and ciphering contests will be held and Prof I J Myers aims to make the school a neighborhood social hub with a planned manual training shop built from timber donated by citizens.
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Frisco
I. J. Myers
Alred
Prof. Myers
T. N. Herrin
J. A. McCord
Abbloso School
Pontot County
Work on Byrd's Mill Road Progressing with Prisoner Help
The Byrd's Mill road project, aided by county prisoners and nearby residents, advances with 14 to 15 teams today and more expected tomorrow from Pecan Grove. Officials expect the worst sections to be ready for heavy cotton season hauling. Sallow complexion is linked to bilious impurities. Herbine is promoted as a liver stimulant and bowel regulator priced at 50 cents.
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Haraway
Commercial Club
Pecan Grove
Ramsey Drug Co
Treasurer says Ada school fund cut not as large as feared
County Treasurer Erwin says the Ada public schools funding cut by the county excise board is smaller than first reported. The reduction of 1215 is offset by about 750 more from state and county, giving a net rise over last year. July apportionment is 1.23 per capita versus 0.95 last year, with January usually higher. Salary cuts save 150, reducing the shortfall to 900, or 315 below board requests. An September engagement will begin after lands and duties clarified. Landrum to succeed Kay county official. Duke to step as state superintendent. resignation contemplated but undecided.
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Erwin
Ada
County Excise Board
Funeral and Internment of Judge S Heard
The body of Judge S Heard arrived Wednesday morning with his daughter Miss Catherine Heard. A 5 30 service was held at N T Heard's home, conducted by Rev J B Nelson, followed by burial at Rosedale cemetery as a large group of friends attended. A courthouse bar meeting earlier that day included teaching eulogies from local lawyers, with most attending the services and interment.
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Catherine Heard
N. T. Heard
J. B. Nelson
Rosedale Cemetery
Court House
White's Cream Vermi Fuge Aids Worm-Infested Child
An advertisement asserts a child with intestinal worms can grow normally after several doses of White's Cream Vermi Fuge. It claims immediate improvement and thriving health. Price shown as 25 cents per bottle, sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
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McGee
Ramsey Drug Co
Buffalo Bill Show Files Bankruptcy Petition in New Jersey
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed today in United States court at Trenton against the Buffalo Bill Wild West and Pawnee Bill's Great Far East shows. Service was made on Gordon W. Lillie, president of the controlling company, a New Jersey corporation. Ancillary proceedings will be started in Denver. Assets and liabilities are not stated in the petition.
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Trenton
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United States
Buffalo Bill
Merital Hair Tonic Endorsed by Ramsey Drug Co
An advertisement from Ramsey Drug Co promotes Merital Hair Tonic as the sole reliable remedy. It claims the American Drug and Press Association authorizes its members to guarantee it and urges readers to try a trial to be convinced.
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American Drug and Press Association
Ramsey Drug Co
County Prisoners Work on Road Toward Byrd's Mill
The county now has ten prisoners at work on the road to Byrd's Mill. They labor on a steep hill near Lucas Place just outside the city with farmer helper teams. Much improvement is being made and the rock is diminishing under efforts.
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Byrd
Lucas Place
Alexander H. Stephens as a Lawyer
A historical reflection on Alexander H. Stephens, noting his clear intellect and integrity as a lawyer. The piece quotes his early decision to practice law honestly and his lifelong rule to investigate facts and applicable law before advancing a client's cause.
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Alexander H. Stephens
Alexander H. Stephen
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Landrem to Resign Returns to Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City reports on July 31 revealing that George A. announces resignation from a public post. The brief note notes the formal step and anticipated transition.
Eighteen Foot Ballot Used In New York Primaries
In New York the Democratic primaries will feature an eighteen foot long ballot for the Twenty third assembly district. The ballot surpasses the previous fourteen foot item and cannot be printed in one impression, requiring assembly like circus bills.
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New York
Twenty-third
Notorious inmate Pomeroy again plans escape from prison
Boston reports Jesse Harding Pomeroy, jailed for decades for murder, has allegedly planned another escape. Guards found a steel spike and tin in his cell after inquiry. He admits only to finding the items during yard time. Previously he cut his way out with tin but was recaptured in the corridor.
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Boston
Jesse Harding Pomeroy
Charleston
Pomeroy
Rainfall Briefly Exceeds Quarter Inch in Oklahoma
A Thursday afternoon shower in Oklahoma produced a gauge reading of a quarter of an inch. Initial reports suggested a heavier rainfall, but later measurements confirmed the smaller amount.
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Oklahoma
ELOFA NELSON CLOSES MEETING AT CITY PARK
Elder J B Nelson wrapped up a City Park gathering Thursday night as 10 additions were reported to the Church of Christ. The congregation benefitted from the evangelist sermons and discussed a plan to build nearer town center.
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J. B. Nelson
Church of Christ
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