Democratic party ties with the South in Civil War era
Senator Harrison recalls Democratic northern and New York support for the South before, during, and after the Civil War. He cites Tammany Hall lawmakers who spoke for the South in Congress and warns critics about bolting in the upcoming national campaign, stressing the South’s stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
North
South
Democratic Party
East
New York City
American Congress
Notice of proposed Oklahoma motor carrier route and hearings
Announcement from Rackley & Self of intent to apply to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate a passenger motor carrier between Madill and Ada via Ravia Millcreek Hickory Roff and Ada. Also public notices of divorce suits and a sheriff sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma with details of lands and the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rackley & Self
Corporation Commission of Oklahoma
Madill
Ada
Ravia
Millcreek
Hickory
Roff
Meridian
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
District Court
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
J. W. Denton, Et Als
J. W. Denton
S. E. Denton
S. A. Ag
Fannie L. Fish
W. B. Walker
P. H. Deal
McKeown & Green, Attys
Plaintin
Guardianship Hearing for Roy Soward Real Estate Sale
In Pontotoc County Court of Guardianship of Roy E. Soward a minor the guardian M H Northam petitions to sell ward real estate. A hearing is set for August 28 1928 at 10 a m with next of kin and interested parties required to appear and show cause. A copy of this order will be published for two successive weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Perkins
Elsie Perkins
Hammond
Lillian Perkins
Nethie Perkins
Ruby Perkins
Benjamin Perkins
T. J. Perkins
Guardiaan
District Court of the State of
Eene
Pontotec County
North American Life Insurance Company of Chicago
Samuel C. Davis
Sherife
Ada
Pontotec Sherif Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Pontotoca
Towi
Indian Meridian
Pontotoc County
North
Pontotoc Seusky ‘Court House
Meridian
Gov P
District Court
Isadore C. Mott
Er. F. Porter
Lucile Porter
Salina Smith
N. T. Heard
Tom G. Smith
Louis Lea
W. B. Walker
P. H. Deal
McKeown & Green, Attys
Pontotoc County Court House
Roy FE. Soward
M. H. Northam
Egg Ely
Harrison urges Democrat unity amid religion and prohibition differences
Mississippi Senator Harrison appeals for party unity in Lake at Patrons' Union. He argues Catholics and Republicans may oppose the Democratic nominee on prohibition, but urges keeping the nation united despite diverse views. He defends strict prohibition enforcement and vows to oppose repeal or modification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Miss
Harrison
Mississippi
Patrons’ Union
South
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Democratic
East Central draws students from wide region, study shows
An analysis of East Central Oklahoma's term attendance shows a broad reach beyond Ada with 2,306 total enrollees from 57 Oklahoma counties and eight states. Pontotoc county leads, reflecting proximity and families moving to Ada for education. notable cross county and cross state draw highlights the college’s broad appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central
Oklahoma
Coal
Garvin
Hughes
Johnston
McClain
Murray
Okfuskee
Okmulgee
Pottawatomie
Pontotoc
Alfalfa
Atoka
Bryan
Caddo
Canadian
Cleveland
Comanche
Craig
Cotton
Carter
Creek
Choctaw
Custer
Garfield
Grant
Greer
Grady
Haskell
Jefferson
Kay
Kiowa
Lincoln
Logan
Latimer
le Flore
Love
Mayes
Marshall
Muskogee
McCurtain
McIntosh
Major
Osage
Ottawa
Pawnee
Payne
Pittsburg
Pushmataha
Rogers
Stephens
Sequoyah
Tillman
Tulsa
Wagoner
Washita
Texas
Arkansas
Missouri
New Mexico
Mississippi
Tennessee
Minnesota
California
Indiana
Ohio
Kansas
East Central District
United States
Ada
Garvin County
Central State Teachers College
Cleveland County
State University
Payne County
A. and M. College
Oklahoma County
Oklahoma City University
Bryan County
Southwestern
Tulsa County
Tulsa University
Pottawatomie County
Southeastern Baptist University
Perseids Meteor Shower Expected August 11 Night Sky
NEA Service reports a bright Perseids meteor shower will light the sky after midnight on August 11, with peak activity between 2 and 3 AM. Astronomers note August 5 to 15 as prime, and that the shower follows the orbit of Tuttle's comet, 1862.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA Service
Washington
C. S. Freeman
Naval Observatory
Captain Freeman
Tuttle
Minnewaska rescues Whale crew after long search at sea
Captain Claret of the Minnewaska reports steering 341 miles off course to locate the disabled flying boat Whale and its four crew. The engine room burned, wireless failed, and the plane was abandoned. all survivors were taken aboard and are en route to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Minnewaska
Whale
Frank H. Claret
Claret
Atlantic Transport Company
Frank T. Courtney
Azores
Newfoundland
Courtney
Brace
Chance Vought
Navy
Sou p Thieves Blamed for City Blast Near Haskell
Nitro glycerin thieves are blamed for an explosion at a storehouse four miles north of Haskell Oklahoma. James Conger of the American Glycerin Co says 800 quarts exploded after thieves previously took 240 quarts on July 31. The blast was heard 30 miles away and shaken nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
James Conger
American Glycerin Company
Haskell
Haskell-Tulsa
Conger
Nitroglycerin Blast Destroys Haskell Storage Plant
A nitroglycerine explosion shattered the storage plant northwest of Haskell, Oklahoma, around noon. Fragments of kuart cans were found four miles away, and Jim Conger, owner at Haskell, could not be reached to verify quantities or casualty details. The blast affected Coweta, Haskell, and Muskogee areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Coweta
Haskell
American Glycerine Company
Jim Conger
Conger
Youth in Guthrie Faces Drunk Driving Charge After Crash
William M. Sproul 27 son of Congressman W. H. Sproul of Sedan Kansas was arraigned on a drunken driving charge after a crash on a Guthrie bridge left him with severe facial and body injuries. He posted 1000 bond for a preliminary hearing after the primary election. Police officer Milo Beck pursued Sproul following a request to search a handbag in the car. the pursuit ended when the crash occurred. Sproul spent the night in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
William M. Sproul
W. H. Sproul
Sedan
Kan
William T. Hirschi
Young Sproul
Milo Beck
Sproul
Beck
Summers Believers In Growing Freak Eatables
T. Z. Summers, farmer two miles south of the city, exhibits unusual crops. He previously showed a four legged chicken and triple cucumbers, and this morning produced twin cantaloupes attached to a single stem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Z. Summers
Gruesome murder case shakes Hollywood headlines
Police traced the slaying of Barbara Mauger a 19 year old Philadelphia girl to Russell St. Clair Beitzel a former Philadelphia figure now in California. Beitzel admitted meeting Mauger and revealed a past marriage, while autopsy showed a bullet wound could have allowed life with treatment. The victim’s nude body bore a platinum wedding ring as identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Cal
Barbara Mauger
Philadelphia
Russell St. Clair Beitzel
Beitzel
Miss Mauger
Barbara Mor
Early Trial Pledge Saves Werro Prisoner
James E. Forrest a 27 year old Negro from Longview Texas was promised an immediate trial if he survives his injuries from a posse shot after a ten hour chase near Comanche. Sheriff E R Young said Forrest confessed and the courthouse crowd swarmed after his arrest for an alleged assault on a white farmer's wife. The jail was heavily guarded as county officials urged patience to let the law run its course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
James E. Forrest
Longview
Texas
E. R. Young
Forrest
Young
Comanche
Jesse Long
Long
Missouri Man Duped in Tulsa Oil Deal Plot
James L. Lindley of Nevada Missouri reported losing ten thousand dollars to four Tulsa men after they lured him to Tulsa with promises of a fabulous oil deal. Detectives had warned him to be careful and he eventually lost the money in a Claremore rooming house after a telephone informant said the deal was off. No charges were filed at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Ang. G
James L. Lindley
Nevada
Lindley
Claremore
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Ada Weekly News
Tal Necake Cou
Harrell & Kerr, Attys
Oe Dee Court
Pontétec Coun
Mary J. Phillips
F. E. Yates
E. Yates
State of Oklahoma
F. Yates
College Addition
Ll. E. Franklin
Byron Roberts
Holt & Gilbreath
Sarrah Goldsmith
Orange Goldsmith
L. E. Franklin
Ron Roberts
A. T. Parrish
Pon‘tetee ‘County
Vera Orgeron
D. J. Orgeron
Vera Self
LL. BE. Franklin
Pentotoc County
Roscoe Arnold
College
Freeman
North America
Professor Newcomb
Charles P. Olivier
Leander McCormick Observatory
Earth
Portland
Ore
Row
Phoenix
Ariz
Seattle
Washa
Lancaster
Jean Mellinger Beitzel
Harry Mauger
Summers
Wat Ad
Tishomingo
J. W. Teafateller
Reagan
Orly
France
Maurice Drouhin
Rene Couzinet
Paris
Bofon Ma NO Norrell
D. S. Chestnut
Colbert School
WERRO
Nash
Tulsans
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!