Prosperity era for state stews by business men
Oklahoma business leaders foresee a prosperous autumn with a bumper cotton crop, stronger banks, and renewed oil strength. Officials note rising building loans, higher income tax intake, and solid real estate activity signaling a postwar boom across agriculture, banking, and industry.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
O. B. Mothershead
John F. Mahr
Mahr
A. C. Alexander
Internal Revenue
Alexander
J. W. Jeter
First National Bank of
Jeter
State Real Estate Board
Oklahoma City Real Estate Association
Corp
W. H. Gray
Tulsa
National Association of Independent Oil Producers
Aztec Oil Company
Gray
Old Sol Furious Gets Revenge on a Heat Wave
Ada records a major heat spell with temperatures soaring across the hundred mark. Dr E A MacMillan notes 102 degrees at 1 45 pm near the August record as the fourth straight day above 100. Monday 100, Tuesday 100, Wednesday 101, threatening a new continuous heat attack for Ada.
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E. A. MacMillan
Ada
Death of Miss Alberta Carney Shocks Ada Faculty
Word reached Ada that Miss Alberta Carney head of the foreign language department at Central State Teachers College has died at Chickasha after an operation. Burial will be in Wynnewood Friday after three o'clock. The popular faculty member had been in frail health and did not recover from anaesthesia. Faculty members here plan to attend the service leaving about noon Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Alberta Carney
Central State Teachers College
Chickasha
Wynnewood
Miners Thank Court For Lifting Prayer Meeting Ban
In Okmulgee on August 20 union miners and supporters held prayers at the B and A mine near Schulter after a court of appeals decision upheld peaceful prayer meetings. Dave Fowler spoke on rights under the ruling, while C E B Cutler affirmed nonviolence as unionists rallied and pledged to shield mining property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okmulgee
Criminal Court of Appeals
John Russell
Schulter
Whitehead Mire No. 2
One Injured Two Others Captured in Booze Raid
McALESTER August 20 James Hodges was shot by officers during a raid on a moonshine still two miles from Ti. Hodges was wounded in the shoulder and taken to a local hospital. Port Hill Arthur Hackney and Kerry Richmond were captured at the scene and are in custody.
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Mcalester
James Hodges
Port Hill
Arthur Hackney
Kerry Richmond
Hodges
First Bale Bought as Cotton Prices Hit 23 Cents
The first bale of cotton brought in Tuesday by O D Byrd was bought by L P Carpenter at 23 cents per pound. A committee collected 77.50 as a premium for Mr Byrd around Wednesday. The second bale was delivered Wednesday morning by J C Price, close behind the season’s winner.
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O. D. Byrd
L. P .Carpenter
Lawson Pioneer Journalist for Degade Dies at 75
Victor Fremont Lawson, veteran editor and founder of clean news methods, dies at 75 in Chicago. He helped found the Associated Press and led the Chicago Daily News as a penny paper pioneer. He served AP as president 1894 to 1900 and remained on its board thereafter. He was born September 9, 1850 in Chicago and educated at Phillips Academy.
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Chicago
Victor Fremont Lawson
America
Chicago Daily News
Lake Shore Drive
Clean News
Associated Press
Lawson
Illinois
Mr. Lawson
the News
The
President Coolidge praises Victor F. Lawson as patriotic American
In Plymouth Vermont on August 20 President Coolidge issued a statement praising Victor F. Lawson. He notes Lawson rose from humble origins to leadership and influence and represents opportunities for inhabitants. He calls Lawson a preeminent example of a patriotic American.
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Plymouth
Coolidge
Victor F. Lawson
Eskimo Music Broadcast Heard by Arlington Heights Crowd
A polar songs and Eskimo music program from Etah Greenland was radiocast to 25 people near Zenith radio station in a wheat field on Arlington Heights outskirts. The Arctic broadcast marked the first time any instrument was heard broadcast from the Arctic ice.
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Arlington Heights
Ill
Etah
Greenland
Zenith Radio Corporation
Ada Schools Seek Junior High Solution Amid City Debate
Ada officials weigh site options for a new junior high amid pressure from East Side residents. Glenwood and Willard sites discussed while Hayes may receive grade shifts. Superintendent Hickman aims for efficiency and taxpayer savings, with broad patron demand for a junior high.
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Ada
Tey
Glenwood
Willard
Hayes
Sgood
Hopi Indians Pray As Storms Reach Regions Mentioned
Storms and cloudbursts damaged crops and property across Arizona Indiana Illinois Iowa and New York dairy country following the Hopi snake dance prayers for rain. Cooler relief and electrical storms were forecast for parts of the central west after a heat wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Arizona
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
New York
Central West
Stonewall Opens Cotton Market With First Load
J W Hisan of Byrds Mill Road delivered the season’s first cotton load to the local market. Purchased by Moore Gin Co for 9.14 cents per pound, the 1 530 pound lot totals 141 53 dollars. Early lint expected to be short due to premature opening.
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J. W. Hisan
Byrds Mill Road
Stonewall
Moore Gin Co
Stonewall News
Wisconsin Holds Special US Senate Election September 29
Madison Wisconsin announces a special election to fill the late Robert M La Follette’s unexpired term, set for September 29. A special primary will precede the election by two weeks as required by law.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
United States
Robert M. la Follette
Blaine
Valentino Says He and Winifred Hudnut Part On Good Terms
Hollywood dispatch reports Rodolph Valentino stating he and his wife Winifred Hudnut agreed on a marital vacation. He claims they parted on the best terms after sending her to the train and kissing goodbye. He declines to commit to the vacation’s length or a divorce.
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Hollywood
Canf
Rodolph Valentino
Winifred Hudnut
Valentino
Valentino and Winifred Hudnut Separateamic
Rudolph Valentino and his second wife Winifred De Wolfe Hudnut have agreed to separate in a friendly manner with no alimony demands. They will pursue individual careers with Valentino as producer and Hudnut continuing in film work. The couple married in 1922 and will not live together though they will remain on cordial terms.
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New York
Rodolph Valentino
Sheik
Winifred de Wolfe Hudnut
Hollywood
George Elliman
Valentino
United Artists
Coolidge Leaves Plymouth for Northampton Vacation Home
President and Mrs. Coolidge left Plymouth today with ideal motoring weather for a trip to their old home in Northampton Massachusetts. After an overnight stay they will continue to Swampscott, likely arriving at the summer White House tomorrow.
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Coolidge
Plymouth
Driver Thy Jones Freed After Reckless Driving Charge
Thy Jones was released from county jail after paying fines following a reckless driving arrest. His car collided with a farm wagon nine miles east of Ada injuring a farmer's wife.
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Thy Jones
Ada
States lack day bag limits on birds and game fowl
The article notes that thirty four states do not have statutes capping the number of birds and game fowl a hunter may bag in a single day. It highlights widespread absence of daily bag limits across jurisdictions.
Babe Moore Faces Trial For Firing Into Auto
Jess Babe Moore stands trial before District Judge J W Bolen on a 1923 assault with intent to kill case tied to a shooting of Miss Lilly Gillman when Moore commanded a car to halt and fired as it fled Allen. Defense and county attorneys sought a jury as the proceeding neared completion. A separate case of Clarence Philpot for wife desertion ended with a hung jury and was deferred.
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Jess
Babe) Moore
J. W. Bolen
Moore
Robert Wimbish
J. W. Dean
Clarence Philpot
Veto 10 Launch Battle for 808 Okla Legion Convention
The Norman Howard Post Ada outlines preparations for the Oklahoma Department American Legion commander election. Kerr’s campaign expects to win on first ballot at Pawhuska convention September 2 8 and 4. Ada delegates plan a Pullman car trip and set the tentative delegate list with past commanders’ votes.
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Norman Howard Post
Ada
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma Department
American Legion
Kerr
State Legion
Pawhuska
W. O. Coleman
Percy Armstrong
Clarence West
Tom Roff
Henry Dew
Roy Weddle
Claude Sturdivant
Aubrey Kerr
Joe Braly
A. C. Montin
Sam A. McKeel
Robi. Serr
Byron Sledge
Slade Norman
Tillman Shelton
Claude McLean
Claude McMillan
Harold Constant
Joe Cole
Pat Bentley
Gardner Braly
Jack Morris
Miles Lewis
Charles L. Orr
Walter Wray
Lowrey Harred
Gilbert Polly
Norman
Trotsky Returns to Power as Economic Chief
From Moscow reports Trotsky regains influence in the Soviet leadership with the former war minister named to oversee economic affairs restoring his role in party and state policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trotsky
Warsaw
Moscow
Leon Trotsky
Goodman Denies Accusation in Dallas Murder
William Jennings Bryan Goodman captain in the Oklahoma National Guard and Tulsa YWCA worker testifies he did not fire the shot that killed Charles S. Swinney in Dallas. He and Joe Brown face murder charges with details of his movements on the night in question.
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Dallas
C. S. Swinney
William Jennings Bryan Goodman
Oklahoma National Guard
Tulsa
Goodman
Joe Brown
Swinney
Aswer
John Pitt
Oklahoma guard captain on trial for Dallas watchman's death
The defense of Capt. William Jennings Bryan Goodman, charged with killing night watchman Charles S. Swinney, neared a pivotal point as direct evidence closed and character witnesses testified. Oklahoma witnesses described Goodman’s good reputation, with the defense hinting he may take the stand. A Dallas witness testified Goodman used an alias when introduced and rented a room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
William Jennings Bryan Goodman
Charles S. Swinney
Goodman
Oklahoma National Guard
Oklahoma
Tulsa University
D. L. Lambert
Lambert
Screen Star Marguerite Clark Hospitalized After Surgery
Mar guerite Clark, film and stage favorite, is at Fifth Avenue hospital recovering from appendicitis surgery. After returning from a three week trip abroad with husband Harry Williams, she remains in stable condition with a Louisiana home to return to.
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New York
Marguerite Clark
Fifth Avenue Hospital
Harry Williams
Cora Clark
Louisiana
Wills Plans Return to New York From Paris Journey
American heavyweight boxer Harry Wills will sail for New York on August 29 after arriving in Paris following a several weeks tour of Europe.
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Wills
U. S
Associated Press
Paris
Harry Wills
New York
Europe
News Want Ad Promises Buy It Rent It Find It
A compact community want ad highlights buying renting and finding items and services. It emphasizes quick leads for homes cars appliances and employment and invites readers to place or respond to ads. The notice underscores ease and fast results.
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de Lalla
Chapman
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Degade
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Hickman
Assoriated Press
Mick
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Witt Degide
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