Rhineland Evacuation Nearing Final Settlement At The Hague
At the Hague reparations conference Germany Britain France and Belgium agreed on a complete evacuation of the Rhineland before Christmas with a start by September 1. Foreign Minister Gustav Stresemann said a final settlement is near as Premier Briand consults military advisers. The meeting moved to Scheveningen for private talks.
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Hague
Rhineland
Germany
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Gustav Stresemann
Briand
Schevenigen
Conference at The Hague Strives for Rhine Evacuation Deal
Six powers led by France Britain Belgium and Germany pursue a compromise on Young Plan provisions and Rhineland evacuation terms at The Hague. British and allied disputes over reparations share and a possible date for German withdrawal are discussed amid official briefings and political committee progress. A Berlin report notes July August German business slackness linked to Hague conference uncertainties.
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Netherlands
Great Britain
Rhineland
The
France
Belgium
Italy
Philip Snowden
Henri Jispar
Louis Loucheur
Washington
Department of Commerce
Berlin
Bebee Operators Expand Drilling in Hunton Field
Bebee operators deepen the Hunton borehole Malloy No 1 in section 30 5 5 Bebee territory and pumped 100 barrels in 24 hours. The well reached 2397 feet with 2310 feet logged and will be deepened through the Viola lime. Benedum and Trees report eight wells drilling now and expect many more, possibly 50 by year end, as offsets are drilled and larger wells come in.
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Hunton
Malloy No
Bebee
Viola
Benedum & Tress
Busby Knows His Statutes
Oklahoma City report says state auditor A S J Shaw noted a 1909 statute granting a $50 reward to W G Collier for aiding the arrest and conviction of a horse thief. The fund is exhausted and the auditor may have to pay out of pocket unless the court order is changed. he will refer the matter to Governor Holloway.
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Oklahoma City
A. S. J. Shaw
Orel Busby
Pontotoc County
W. G. Collier
Holloway
Bebee Oil Boom Near Ada Promises Rapid Development
Announcement that Benedum & Trees may drill up to fifty wells in the Bebee territory this fall and winter sparks optimism in Ada and among oil men. The field, once sluggish, shows renewed activity after key wells since 1921 and 1926 success, with several hundred acres to develop under new management. Ramsey wells produce about 1,600 barrels per day.
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Bebee
Ada
B. A. LeSelle
LaSelle
Benedum &€& Trees
Milner No
Contract for New Bridge Ready Soon
Rev H L Cloud of Francis reports easements on both river banks secured for a bridge approach and a contract to build the bridge expected in a few days. Tolls will be charged until paid or state and counties purchase. A damaged low water bridge will be repaired to provide temporary passage this week.
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H. L.cloud
Francis
Weather returns to heat with 101 degree reading
The afternoon reading at 2 15 pm reached 101 degrees, 11 degrees above yesterday. In 16 days only three have been under 100, per Dr E A MacMillan, weather bureau official. In Havana, Cuban army air corps said two top airmen will go to Kansas City for the international aerial exposition opening September 21 after an invited government request.
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Tragic Grade Crossing Crash Kills 13 Near Dallas
A gravel truck with two rural families aboard collided with the Sunshine Special at a grade crossing near Dallas, killing 13 and injuring one. Victims include multiple Badgett and McHenry family members. a coroner’s inquest was set in Mesquite. An eyewitness said the truck seemed to wait then dash onto the tracks.
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Here
Texas and Pacific
Iva Badgett
Eva
Vera Badgett
Texas Badgett
Emma Badgett
Birdie Badgett
Jessie Badgett
Mary Joe Badgett
E. F. McHenry
Annie McHenry
Beulah McHenry
Emma McHenry
Eilie McHenry
Mary Lee McHenry
Mesquite
Texas
Forney
Henry
Bancetts
Sherwood Sadgett
Justice of the Peace
McCullough
Claude Chapman
Estimation of This Year’s Cotton Hailed at 15.5 Million Bales
Washington reports the cotton crop for the year is estimated at 15,545,000 bales of 500 pounds each based on August 1 conditions at 69.6 percent of normal. The prior year yielded 14,417,000 bales, with August 1 conditions at 67.9 percent. Acreage S: 46,695,000 acres cultivated July 1 minus 10-year average abandonment. Ginned to August 1 totaled 86,974 running bales, against 88,761 last year and 162,283 in 1927.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Ross
Suspect Shot During Oklahoma Moonshine Raid
George Baker, hunted as a moonshiner, was shot by deputy Milo Beck near Mullhall in Logan County while fleeing a raid. The 600 gallon still and vats were seized, and Baker, Mose Beldon, and Jim Allen were arrested for federal prosecution. The federal agents said they were not involved in the shooting.
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George Baker
Milo Beck
Mullhall
Here
Logan County
Bee DeMonbrun
Prohibition
DeMonbrun
Oklahoma
Baker
Mose Beldon
Jim Allen
Masons Adopt Finance Plan For Ada Temple
The Ada Masons approved a finance plan to build the temple and pledged to work to implement it. A canvass of Ada Masons will explain the plan and non members may participate. East Central president Dr A Linschied spoke with other talks praising the plan as a way to save interest and stabilize the enterprise. Outside visitors included three representatives from New York Life Insurance Co. The meeting drew about 100 attendees and was presided over by H J Huddleton with refreshments served. Henry Ford celebrated his 66th birthday recently.
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A. Linschied
East Central
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New York Life Ir Insurance Co
W. A. Buechhol
O. B. Boyer
L. A. Wox
Rainfall relief sweeps western Oklahoma and more
Showers end drought in western Oklahoma bringing relief to crops notably late planted corn. Reports cite Enid Muskogee Ardmore and other towns with varied rainfall amounts and minor damage. Miami recorded 3.52 inches while Ponca City Ardmore and Blackwell saw clear weather today.
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Perry
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Woodward
Clinton
Mulhall
Crescent
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Blackwell
Annual Farm Day at Horse Shoe Ranch Draws 200
A one day farm conference at Horse Shoe ranch hosted by Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Norris drew more than 200 participants. Speakers including J. B. Hill and Harry Cordell discussed diversified farming, soil fertility, boll weevil challenges, and the role of 4 H clubs.
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P. A. Norris
J. B. Hill
Pontotoc County
Harry Cordell
State Board of Agriculture
Tilman
Stephens County
D. P. Trent
State Extension Department
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Oklahoma
A. L. Ward
Cotton Seed Manufacturers ' Association
Boswell
State Highway Commission
Paul Messer
Bryan County
A. Linseheid
East Central College
Minnesota
Three-way arson case yields trial for T A Starritt
T A Starritt automobile dealer and property owner faces district court trial on second degree arson after a two day preliminary hearing. W T Shelton’s charge was dropped for lack of evidence and Dora Rogers agreed to testify for the state.
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Automobile Agency
W. T. Shelton
S. Johnston Avenue
Dora Rogers
Starritt
T. O. Cullins
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Cullins
Chester Keyes
Norman
Justice Culline
Ada
Star Ritt
Coalgate
Four killed in California Shell refinery explosion
A Shell Oil cracking still at Dominguez Junction in Wilmington California exploded sending a blast through a room where a gasoline pipe ruptured. One man was killed and several others burned with injuries. names K K Ferguson of Lomita and EE M Ferguson reported among the dead while others were treated in Long Beach hospitals. Damages estimated at 10090 dollars.
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Cal
Shell Oil Company
Towar St
San Pedro
Dominguez Junction
Kk. M. Ferguson
Long Beach
EE. M. Fercuson
Lomita
California
Police State Man Confesses Killing in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City police say E. L. Nichols confessed to killing 26 year old C. G. Burns after an early morning argument under a river viaduct. Nichols described Burns drawing a knife and him firing twice with a .45 pistol. Henry Nichols, father of Burns’ wife, had been held but is cleared of involvement.
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E. L. Nichols
C. G. Burns
Nichols
Burns
Henry Nichols
Youth Arraigned on Larceny Charge in Pontotoc County
Lee Smith, a Pontotoc county youth, appeared before Justice of Peace P. H. Deal on a larceny of domestic fowls charge. He pleaded guilty to stealing chickens from Ross Cummings, a farmer near Ada. The case was sent to Judge Busby for sentencing.
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Pontotoc County
P. H. Deal
Justice of Peace
Smith
Deal
Ross Cummings
Ada
Busby
Death Toll Rises From Wilmington Oil Plant Blast
Long Beach witnesses report four deaths by noon in a Shell Oil Company cracking still explosion at Wilmington. Killed on site were E. M. Ferguson and three others later died in hospitals in Long Beach. Named victims include John Riddle Jeremiah Allen and James A Bernere.
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Long Beach
Cal
Shell Oil Company
Wilmington
John Riddle
Jeremiah Allen
James A. Bernere
E. M. Ferguson
August 15 Busy Building in Monte
Heat did not deter a busy building scene in Monte as records show 26 159 in receipts for the first two weeks. Notable projects include the suburban WM O Matthews home, a four story First Methodist church Sunday school unit costing 60000, and renovations at Harris Hotel and Shaw building for Slaner Department Store.
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Lee Daggs
WM. O. Matthews
Busby
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