Carl Magee Held For Accidental Killing
Carl Magee Albuquerque editor and political figure is held on a first degree murder charge after a Las Vegas hotel lobby shooting during a clash with former district judge David Leahy. Lassater, a state highway employee, died from a left neck gunshot. Leahy was wounded in the arm. Magee posted bond and will return for a preliminary hearing August 26.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Carl
McGee
Albuquerque
Newpaper
Storm Petrel
New Merreopolites
John B. Lassater
Lassater
David J. Leahy
Liberty
Carl McGee
Bond
Leahy
Union Hill School Progress and Community Notices
Union Hill School shows strong attendance as residents report returns from Texas and praise crops. Local families attend Center church, visit schools, and share community activities with neighbors like Autrey Yancey, Oleta Yancey, and Joe Ward frequenting on Fridays and Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill School
Miller
Raimoland
Goggans
Texas
Muller
Cooper
Autrey
Oleta Yancey
Center
Joe Ward
Huffine
Oleta Yancy
Tracy
Herrion
Essie van Buskirk
Susie Cooper
Susie
Autrey Yancey
Lora South
John
Bill Binion
Johnie Mae East
Lula Graham
Joe Danly
Lance East
Jim Archer
Yancey
Stone
Knox
Ellen Earnest
Colbert
Homer Bureh
Wewoka
Telley
Bud Yancey
J. Rhtlovd
Egypt
Mayhan
Oleta
Etta Cooper
Roy Collins
Tilly
Opal Cowan
Daisy Raimoland
Oleta Yaney
Lorene
Lois
Lucille South
Lewises Sentenced to 12 Years Fined. Bond Issues Prompt Return
The Lewises were ordered back to jail after failing to schedule the $37,000 appeal bonds set by Judge Kennamer. Bond approval must come from the judge and only cash or surety company bonds are acceptable. Defense counsel would not disclose if the defendants can meet the bond, and they remain under $7,500 sureties on two other indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Lewises
Kennamer
Kennameér
Chambers
Civil Service Exam Planned for Chief of Agricultural Economics
The Civil Service Commission announced an open competitive examination for the post of chief of the bureau of agricultural economics. Thomas P. Cooper of Kentucky had been appointed but the commission said the vacancy could not be filled by the secretary’s method, and it approved a temporary appointment of Cooper pending the examination.
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Washington
The
Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Thomas P. Cooper
Kentucky
Jardine
Cooper
Oklahoma Growers Seek Direct Spinner Ties for Quality
C L Stealey of the Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association says foreign spinners want direct deals with Oklahoma growers to cut waste and raise American cotton quality. He notes European buyers and big merchants seek to improve bale handling and stabilize supply and markets.
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C. L. Stealey
Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association
Oklahoma
Stealey
Ada Stars May Form Oklahoma Backfield Pair
Ada boosters discuss the chance that Chuck Dunning and Frank Potts will join Oklahoma University football as halfbacks this fall. Dunning, an East Central alum, nearly qualified for a national athletic fraternity, while Potts starred at Ada High and East Central and shone on the OU freshman team. If both join, Ada supporters may travel to Norman for many games.
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Ada
Oklahoma University
Chuck
Frank Rolls
Dunning
Ada High School
East Central State Teachers College
Potts
Ada High
East Central College
Oklahoma
Frank
Norman
Death of Miss Alberta Carney Shocks Faculty
Ada reports the death of Miss Alberta Carney head of the foreign language department at Central State Teachers College Chickasha after an operation failed to regain consciousness. Burial is planned at Wynnewood Friday after three o'clock with local faculty intending to attend.
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Ada
Alberta Carney
Central State Teachers College
Chickasha
Wynnewood
Corney
State Tax Levy Decided by Oklahoma Board of Equalization
Oklahoma City August 21 The state board of equalization today decided that the total state tax levy will not exceed 2 3-4 mills.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Equalization
News Want Ad: Buy It Rent It Find It
A compact newspaper note promotes a general purpose want ad service for buying renting or finding items. It highlights the convenience of submitting ads to reach readers seeking various goods and services.
Moore Acquitted On Assault Charge In Allen Case
A jury in Judge J. W. Bolen's court acquitted Moore of assault with intent to kill connected to a 1923 incident in Allen. Moore was accused of firing into an automobile driven by Buddy Dyson, injuring passenger Miss Lilly Gillam as the car fled, allegedly over suspicion the vehicle hid whiskey. The brief trial ended after about 30 minutes of deliberation, closing the district court term.
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J. W.babe
Moore
J. W. Bolen
Allen
Lilly Gillam
Buddy Dyson
Colbert Beats Home 9–8 In Friday Baseball Showdown
Colbert boys edge Home team 9 to 8 in a frenzied Friday afternoon game. Reports also note local visits, family gatherings, and neighbors sharing Sunday meals across Ada Manitou Okemah and Coleman areas.
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Colbert Boys
Colbert
Jesse Bryan
E. R. Lowe
Ada
W. K. Lowe
C. Moncrieff and Sons
Marion and
Abel
Snyder
Okla
Lillie Walker
Roff
Ida
Ollie Walker
H. T. Ellis
Manitou
W. FE. Lowe
Ed Pate
Wrights City
Louis Franks
Okemah
M. L. Earnest
Cleo
Lois May Walker
Chestnut
Gladys Ray
Ceary
Velma Goggans
Viola
Faye Tennison
Maggie Ellen Sanders
Edith Coventon
H. Ellis
W. E. Lowe
Coleman
Mrs
Jennings McAnally
John Coker
Texas
Benton Crawford
Euell Berry
Okman
Edward
Matt
D. F. McCurry
Clarence
Bertha Rushing
Juliente Smith
Allen
Will Crawford
W. C. Price
Francis
Faye Coventon
Ollie Reed
John Coventon
Roff Notes Local Church Revival and Community Visits
Sunday revival services start at First Christian Church led by Rev. E R McWilliams with singing by Miss Williams of Wagoner Oklahoma and a Texas Christian University student at Fort Worth. The Senior B Y P U enjoyed a Sulphur picnic. many residents, including Mrs. McWilliams and Mr. E R McWilliams, Mr. and Mrs. Crossen, Mrs. Williams, and others, made regional visits and completed errands in Ada Norman Roscoff Fort Worth and Wapanucka. The season’s first cotton bale arriving at Prairie View with a $39 premium paid by Richardson Pickens Gin marks a local economic note.
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First Christian Church
E. Rn. McWilliams
Miss Williams
Wagoner
Okla
Texas Christian University
Ft. Wort
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
E. R. Mc Williams
A. F. Bickle
St. Joseph
Ann Watson
Norman
J. M. Crossen
W. W. Williams
Ada
Albert Johnson
Dewey
Amber
Rosf
RB. E. Ratliffe
Dallas
George Hattenback
Roff
Memphis
Texas
Winston Miller
A. Holloway
Harry McKee
Fitzhugh
Charlie Laseman
Ray McKee
Dr. Brydia
Ra. F. Crumley
Miss Doroty
Wapanucka
Paul] Womack
Little Son
Finis Neel
C. ©. Collins
Charles
Richardson-Pickens Gin
Hero of Wilcox Discovery Oil Told by Writer
Tulsa oil writer Ira Rinehart recounts Homer Wilcox as the Wilcox sand discoverer and a bold operator who drilled a deep Mississippi lime find near Bixby. The well became Oklahoma’s first big producer, inspiring deeper drilling in pursuit of new sands and future discoveries. Wilcox grew from a feed merchant’s son to wealth through oil, with ongoing debates about even deeper targets and the costs of deep drilling.
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Tulsa
Oklahoma
Ira Rinehart
Rinehart
Homer Wilcox
Wilcox
R. L. Davidson
Democratic State Central Committee
W. S. Williams
Bixby
Mississippi
Judge Williams
Michigan
Perry
Old Spanish mine near Stratford eyed for big mining camp
The Stratford Star reports the Cliff Mining Company has leased land ten miles NW of Stratford to develop an abandoned Spanish mine. Dr Clutter and Mrs. Austin Reed of Ohio lead the effort with ore samples showing gold silver copper lead and uranium. A smelter and mining camp are planned as drilling for gas may also begin soon.
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the Star
Stratford
Cliff Mining Company
Clutter
Austin Reed
Ohio
Cliff Mining Co
Reed
Cutter
Stratford Star
Guard in morgue watches for life in a man named Donahue
A New York policeman stood guard in a morgue after Pete Donahue, once revived years ago, was found dead on a sidewalk. Two physicians detected no breathing or pulse. An officer was placed over the body as undertaker and patrolman prepared for a possible revival.
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New York
Pete Donahue
Magnolia Petroleum Lowers Oklahoma and Kansas Crude Prices
Reductions of 11 to 37 cents per barrel on Oklahoma and Kansas crude oil announced by Magnolia Petroleum Company. New prices effective at 7 o clock this morning.
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Dallas
Oklahoma and
Kansas
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Pellagra Symptoms Reversed by Doctor Rundtree Treatment
Testimonies from Texarkana patients describe dramatic recoveries after Pallagra and Pellagra treatments. W C Rundtree M D cites gains from 115 to 175 pounds and return to work, while other patients report relief from stomach trouble nervousness and skin symptoms. Public notice invites readers to request the booklet The Story of Pellagra and free diagnosis.
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W. C. Roundtree
M. D
Texarkana
Texas
L. H. Young
Yantis
W. CC. Rundtree
Tex
Wanted Match Trouble In County Shootout
Alfred Blue grabbed a pocket match from Bob Peters and, after two quarters were taken, a possible shooting scrape followed until county officers arrived Sunday afternoon. Blue fled to his shack to fetch a gun but Peters barricaded himself in his home. Blue was arrested at Peters' renovated fortress with a sawed off shotgun. No charges filed yet. Blue held in county jail.
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Alfred Blue
Bob Peters
Blue
Peters
Commoners Wife Thanks Ada Friends In Letter
Mrs. William Jennings Bryan writes Ada residents thanking them for their sympathy and respect sent after the passing of Mr. Bryan. The letter dated August 14 1925 from Coconut Grove Florida is addressed to C. Be. Canning Ada Oklahoma. She asks that the townspeople be informed of her appreciation.
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Ada
William Jennings Bryan
Co. E. Cunning
Bryan
Coconut Grove
Fla
C. BE. Canning
Okla
Mr. Bryan
Mrs
Wm, Jennings Bryan
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Lewis Brothers
Civil Service Post
L. Stealey
Wss Garrey
Rofe
Wilcox Discovery Oil
Edna Murphy
de Kalb
J.G. Witherspoon
Indian Land Sale
Department of Interior
M. R. Gayle
Bina Underwood
Owen, Chickasaw
Pontotoc County
Ss. BE. Wallen
Five Civilized Tribes
Muskopee
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