Busby Nominated State Board Wins Certificate
Orel Busby, winner of the recent Democratic primary for district judge, received his certificate of nomination from the state election board, settling the August 3 primary results. J W Bolen filed suit contesting the race, alleging excessive spending illegal voting and conspiracy with A G Winn.
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Orel Busby
State Election Board
Busby
Election Board
J. W. Bolen
Bolen
A. G. Winn
Pontotoc County
County Election Board
Tal Crawford
T. G. Chambers
Oklahoma City
Weekend Visits and Obituary Notice in Community News
Local residents share meals and visits across families including Hill Thomas Odom and Parker households. The week closes with a revival attendance, a sick list update for Lillian Davis, and the death of an infant at the Flowers home with sympathy extended.
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Willie Killion
Milton
Quincy Thomas
Mildred Odom
Lula
Anna Odom
Clyde Barnes
Conway
Herbert Odom
Clarence Odom
Lee Jones
Mattie
Violet Thomas
Sweetwater
Texas
J. L. Thomas
Gunter Thomas
Ever
Johnston Opens Campaign Tour in Pittsburg County
Perry governor candidate Henry S. Johnston spoke to large crowds in Quinton and McAlester Oklahoma detailing Democratic platform aims. He criticized President Coolidge on farm policy and forecast a strong Democratic victory in November.
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Johnston
Pittsburg County
Mcalester
Henry S. Johnston
Perry
Oklahoma
Pittsburgh
Quinton
Coolidge
West
Harvard's Charles Eliot Dies at 92
Charles William Eliot former Harvard president emeritus dies at 92 in Northeast Harbor Maine after 40 years as president. He led Harvard with an elective system and influenced public affairs, defending the League of Nations and supporting Allied war aims. Funeral services planned at Appleton Chapel.
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Associated Press
Northeast Harbor
Maine
Charles William Eliot
Harvard
America
Harvard University
Samuel A. Eliot
Cambridge
Mass
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Eliot
Appleton Chapel
Boston
Andrew Jackson
United States
British Empire
United States of America
Germany
Belgium
League of Nations
Academy of Moral and Political
Institute of France
British Academy
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
American Philosophical Society
Massachusetts Historical Society
National Conservation Association
General Education Board
Rockefeller Foundation
International Health Board
One Life
Ne Durable
Rd Peige
John Galley
Ch Wasey
Rainfall Boosts State Crops in Oklahoma
The weekly Aggiegrams report from station KVOO notes rainfall across Oklahoma last week, aiding corn late moisture and cooler temps, while cotton varies from excellent to poor with shedding and fruiting issues in parts. Harvests of broomcorn progress, grain sorghums stay fair to good, and minor crops plus pastures improve. fruit and vegetable shipments up to August 14 include peaches, watermelons, potatoes, and cantaloupes compared with last year.
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Associated Press Bristow
Aggiegrams
KVOO
Bryan County
Oklahoma
Hicks Takes Blame in Childers Row
Oklahoma City August 19 Ed Hicks Jr assistant state auditor testified he personally paid advertising bills totaling 1200 to 1500 in support of C C Childers Democratic nominee for corporation commissioner. Ruth and MacPherron sought depositions to block a certificate of nomination. Hicks claimed Childers knew nothing of the expenditures and could not record contributors beyond department employees.
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Oklahoma City
Ed Hicks Jr
C. C. Childers
Hicks
Charles H. Ruth
Childers
Charles E. MacPherron
Ruth
State Election Board
Oklahoma News
Oklahoma Publishing Co
The
Oklahoman
the Times
the Farmer-Stockman
Dave Woodson
W. C. Geers
Chubb-Trammell Printing Co
John Connolly, Jr
Joe Morris
Morris
Marland Oil Co
Tom Cavner
L. L. West
W. S. Grimes
J. D. Guinn
J. O. Jaeggers
Warrant
W. Sloan Childers
State Board of Agriculture
Oklahoma City Packers
Car Crash on Allen Road Leaves One Serious Injured
Three occupants of a Ford crash on the Allen highway near Mississippi avenue, leaving Wells with a fractured skull and head injuries. Driver Ewell Sims fled the scene on a warrant for driving while intoxicated. Homer Prentice also injured. all three from Allen.
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Wells
Allen Road
Mississippi Avenue
Ewell Sims
Sims
Homer Prentice
Allen
Allen Highway
Frisco
Ada
Prentice
James S. Sims
Woman shoots at husband. hits former husband in Oklahoma City
Ruby Foraker says she fired at her husband Charlie Foraker but the bullet hit her former husband Sam Sharp. Sharp was hospitalized in non serious condition after the incident in a rooming house. Foraker was jailed on assault and discharging firearms within city limits charges.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Charlie Foraker
Sam Sharp
Ruby Foraker
Sharp
Foraker
Corsicana Man Plans Shallow Well in Steedman Field
W. H. Warren of Corsicana Texas has the rig on the ground for a shallow oil well in the Steedman territory as Pon totocc county prepares for additional wells. The field expansion reflects new activity in the local oil industry.
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Corsicana
Texas
Steedman
Pontotocc County
W. H. Warren
Oil prospects emerge as new field opens in county
The northeast corner of Section 19-48 on the Robert Brumley farm marks the new oil location. Warren, a friend of H. B. Frick, predicts deep pools amid abundant gas and shallow oil, with a large lease block in Steedman territory boosting field activity. In politics, J W Harreld secures a qualified victory as A Alexander steps down for party harmony.
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Ritory
Robert Brumley
Warren
H. B. Frick
Corsicana
Steedman
Shear Named Chairman of Oklahoma Republican Committee
Byron D. Shear an Oklahoma City attorney and treasurer of the Republican state central committee was named chairman at a Skirvin hotel meeting. The state convention date was set for August 30 with the gathering to be held in Oklahoma City.
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Shear
Republican
Oklahoma City
Byron D. Shear
Republican State Central Committee
Skirvin Hotel
Governor Dern Delivers Penitentiary Address
Governor Dern tells inmates at the State penitentiary a humorous address, opening with fellow convicts and joking he is glad to see so many Democrats present, noting none among the prisoners. The scene in Salt Lake City reflects his warm audience rapport with the incarcerated group.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Dern
State Penitentiary
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Harvie
Laxton
Rodolph Valentino
Charles Eliot
Aggiegram
Childers Row
Felton
Walker
Sparkes
Everett
J. W. Harreld
A. ©. Alexander
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R. D. Runyans
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Brooks Model College
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