Osage Cotton Oil Plant Sued Over Teen’s Death
R W Campbell files a $3000 damages suit in district court against Osage Cotton Oil company alleging agent James S Gladish caused his 15 year old son Dan Campbell’s death. Dan, employed as an apprentice, fell 12 feet from an unsafe scaffold during fall 1920 to 1921, later dying July 29 1921. Campbell claims child labor law violations and loss of support. This is one of three such suits totaling over $20 000 filed that week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage Cotton Oil Company
R. W. Campbell
James S. Gladish
Oklahoma City
Dan Campbell
Osage
Dan
Politician Described as All Talk Befriends Action
Uncle Eben quotes a Washington Star line implying a man who loves hearing himself talk rarely enjoys showing his work. The remark challenges the politician’s reputation for verbosity versus deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Coal Strike Ends. Miners Return to Work Across Midwest
An accord based on the Cleveland agreement ends the southwest coal strike. Miners and operators from Missouri to Oklahoma resume work, with wage scales extended to 1923. Pennsylvania miners also called back to posts as Illinois mines raise coal prices amid protests.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
George L. Peck
Kansas Miners
Pennsylvania
Altoona
Penn
Springfield
Illinois
United Mine Workers of America
Robery
Condi
Igns
Watt
Republicans in State Meeting Attack Oklahoma Governor
Oklahoma City August meeting of the Republican Party opens with fierce denunciations of Governor Robert S. Glenn and the Democratic administration. John Fields rails against a “Russianized” Democratic standard while urging release from Democratic majorities. A coalition government plan and distribution of offices alongside Democrats are proposed, with Alice Robertson slated as temporary chair.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
J. ©. Walton
John Fields
Fields
Walton
Robert 5Ohn
A. O. Alexander
Republican State Executive Committee
Alice Robertson
First floor of Newada Church Nearing Completion
Fair progress on the Presbyterian church under Dr E O Whitwell as he works during his vacation. Joists are in place and if weather permits the floor should be finished by Saturday night. The pastor expects evening services to begin once this phase is done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Presbyterian Church
E. O O. Whitwell
Dr. Whitwell
Extension Head Off to Complete Visits for Local College
Prof. A. Ly. Fentem head of the Extension Division of Eastral Teachers College traveled to Sanakwa Wewoks Hol ville and many towns to organize extension classes. He reported strong enthusiasm for the local college and noted growth depends on favorable cotton crop conditions and student access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ly. Fentem
Eastral Teachers College
Sanakwa
Wewoks
Holville
Wynnewood
Pauls Valley
Maysville
Lindsay
Washington
Purcell
Shawnee
Cloud
Tecumseh
Asher
Wanette
Tribbey
Macomb
Setiinola
Kenawa
Fentem
Ada Anglers Lead Texas Fishermen Pace
A Galveston based party from Ada Oklahoma and Wichita Kansas, including C J Skirvin and Kitchel, fished near Galveston over two days. Their launch trips yielded large catches of red snapper and trout with reports claiming 450 pounds in one excursion.
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Texas
Galveston
X Che
Ace -News
Peteain
Oklahoma
C. J. Skirvin
Gon
Ada
K. Kitchel
Wichta
Kan
Verne Fletcher
S .B. Fletcher
Maud. Adcock
Houston
C. EB. Kitchell
Roderick Kitchell
Sulphur Opens State Tuberculosis Sanatorium Center
Sulphur marks the opening of a new soldiers Tuberculosis sanatorium built by the state with funds from the last legislature. Oklahoma Department American Legion executive committee oversees the program with Gov J B A Robertson and Hughes B Davis among speakers. Platt National Park Post 148 hosts a roast and dance after the ceremony.
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Oklahoma Department
American Legion
Guv
J. B. A Robertson
Hughes B.davis
Duncan
State Legion
Platt National Park
The
Legion
Acre
Soldiers’ Relief Committee
Praden
Spre Pria Goret
Bac
Civil Case Docket Filed This Week At Court Clerk
Civil cases entered include R W Campbell versus Osage Cotton Oil Company for 3000 damages and Conservative Loan Company versus John Douthitt foreclosing a mortgage. Other filings involve Jessie Colbert versus Walter Colbert divorce Street Wilson Company versus J E Roberts debt Frank Lawrence versus Ed and George Harrison recovery of money Cole Babb versus News Publishing and Printing Company 25000 damages Oklahoma State Bank versus A C Chaney administrator Belknap Hardware and Manufacturing Company versus L T Walters debt on note.
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R. W. Campbell
Osage Cotton Oil Company
Damag
A Corporation
John Douthitt
Jessie Colbert
Walter Colbert
Street-Wilson Co
E. Roberts
Frank Lawrence
George Harrison
Cole
Babb Vs. News
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Mrrs. W. F. Ray
Easley, S. C
Carda
Cardus
Ades
Pontotoc County
Newada
Veterans
Ita
Fisggot
Oklahoma State Bank
Ada, Oklahoma
C. H. Rives
H. P. Reich
F. J. Stafford
L. A. Ellison
Cashier
H. J. Huddleston
Ass’t Cashier
Ana Mola
P. “A. Norris
Eietelent
J. A. Smith
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