Nicodemus Ready to Fight for Drumright Gas
Drumright mayor W. E. Nicodemus says he will press to back his unauthorized tapping of the Oklahoma Natural Gas line. Officials plan a Monday conference to decide on legal action to sever the city connection.
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Drumright
Okla
W. E. Nicodemus
Oklahoma Rural Gas Company Athout
Nicodemus
State Corporation Commission
Shafer County Gas Company
Oklahoma Natural Gas Company
Mexicans in Brownsville greet Oklahoma governor party
Governor Robertson of Oklahoma visits Mata Morcas Diex with Attorney General Short and Judge Rittenhouse among his party. The group tours the city, attends a dinner, and enjoys a military band. The hunting trip is canceled to allow the stay in Point Isabelle before departing for Harlingen and Oklahoma.
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Brownsville
Tex
Robertson
Oklahoma
Matamorcas
Diex
Matamorous
Mexico
Roberson
Short
Judge Rittenhouse
Tom Martin
Robert Stuart
Oklahoma City
Tarpoon
Texas
Point Isabelle
Harlingen
Oklahoma Gas & Electric to Appeal to Commission
Observers expected OSC action as OG&E plans to force Dramright residents to disconnect a pipeline tapped into Oklahoma Natural Gas high pressure line at Drumright. Local lawyers awaited Tulsa instruction while He Russell of the corporation commission questioned the commission’s jurisdiction.
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Oklahoma City
State Corporation Commission
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company
Dramright
W. E. Nicodemus
Oklahoma Natural
Drumright
Tulsa
He Russell
Corporation Commission
Commission
Local Jail Adds Stock With Heavy Shackles
In response to multiple prisoner escapes, the county jail installed an old-fashioned stock with leg shackles. The device is bolted to a 500 pound iron bumper from a railroad car and includes four separate sets of restraints. The stock sits in the city coal room under the police chief’s supervision.
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Slack
Box Tree Wood Favored for Making Flutes and Wind Instruments
A note states that the wood of the box tree is preferred for manufacturing flutes and other wind instruments due to its superior tone and workability. The passage highlights the material's desirable properties for craftsmanship.
Blinding Lights Cause Near Fatal Accident
Bright auto lights blinded a driver who struck Clarence Hall as he crossed East Main street. Hall suffered a lacerated ankle and foot injury after a carwheel pressed on his shoe. he received surgical care and was reported to be doing well.
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Clarence Hall
N. B. Stall
Stall
East Main Street
Powers Garage
May
Ison
Hall
Polish Leader Narutowicz Dies in Assassination
Warsaw reports Gabriel Narutowicz first president of Poland assassinated at noon during an art exhibition. He died moments after being shot by artist Neiwadomski who fired three close range shots. Riotous crowds and a chaotic scene followed the murder.
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Warsaw
Gabriel Narutowicz
Poland
M. Narutowicz
Narutowicz
National Assembly
Pilsudski
Velverders Palace
Neiwadomski
Congress inaction and resignations cloud early January sessions
Justice Pitney announced resignation effective January 1 in a note to President Harding. The house rejected an amendment to the naval supply bill lowering enlisted force. Senate shipping debate paused as Norris relief measure stalls until Monday. Administration officials stayed silent on Europe reparations plans while governors invited by Harding met at White Sulphur Springs to discuss prohibition enforcement. A protest against Senator Lodge’s election was filed with Vice President Coolidge by liberal Republicans of Massachusetts. The Interstate Commerce Commission adjourned freight rate hearings to February 13 in Kansas City after Western states pressed for reductions. A Navy board recommended supervision by naval academy officers at future Army Navy games. Representative Keller said he would not testify against Attorney General Daugherty, with decision deferred until Monday.
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Justice Pitney
Supreme Court
Harding
House
Senate
United States
Europe
White Sulphur Springs
Lodge
Cooledge
Republican League of
Massachusetts
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City
Navy Board
Pall
Philadelphia
Naval
Representative Keller
Minnesota
Notifieg
House Judiciary Committee
Andr Caid
Daugherty
W. Va
Washington
Kansas
Henry 9. Allen
Kan— Sas
Conference of Governors
President Harding
White House
Sprewell
Pennsylvania
Press
Oklahoma Guard Captain McLean Suspended Over Madill Deployment Remarks
Capt. Fred McLean of the Oklahoma National Guard stationed at Ardmore was suspended by Adjutant General Charles F. Barrett for allegedly saying the demand for guardsmen at Madill was ridiculous. The suspension allows McLean to present his side. Barrett believes he was misquoted.
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Oklahoma City
Fred McLean
Oklahoma National Guard
Ard+more
Charles F. Barrett
Ardmore
Madill
McLean
Barrett
Marshall County
George Marsh
State Highway
Attorney General
Adjutant General
Lodge’s Senate Seat Challenge Moves to Senate
Proceedings to challenge Henry Cabbott Lodge’s reelection were transferred to the Senate. Conrad W. Crocker, attorney for John Nichols, a prohibition candidate and Liberal Republican representative, filed a protest alleging irregularities in the November 7 election and urged an immediate hearing.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Senate
Henry Cabbott Lodge
Senator Lodge
Cooledge
Conrad W. Crocker
John Nichols
Prohibition
Republican League of Massachusetts
Crooker
Jury Hearing Brunen Murder Case Returns to Scene
The Mt Holly jury in the Brunen murder trial, involving Doris Brunen and Harry C Mohr for the death of circus owner Honest John Brunen, revisited the Riverside scene and the Brunen home after a day focused on the confession’s testimony. The court prepared to resume Monday with the defense and prosecution arguments continuing.
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Brunen
MT. Holly
N. J
Doris Brunen
Harry C. Mohr
John T. Brunen
Riverside N. J
Auction of Wichita Falls line nets 2.22 million dollars
The Wichita Falls and Northwestern railroad, part of the M. E. T. system, was sold at auction under court order. It was bought by J. N. W. Seligman and Company and Hall Gardner and Company of New York for 2,220,300 dollars.
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ALTUS
Wichita Falls and Northwestern Railroad
J. N. W. Seligman and Company
Hall Gardner and Company of
New York
Three Die in Webb Saw Mill Boiler Explosion
VAN BUREN Ark Dec 16 Three men were killed and two seriously injured when the boiler at Webb Saw mill near here exploded late tonight.
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van Buren
Ark
Webb
Mystery Death After House Fire In Madill
Sheriff and deputies failed to find evidence supporting murder after Mrs. A. M. Chastaine 30 was burnt to death at her home east of Madill. Coroner ruled death by burning but skull injury unclear as roof collapse suggested. One diamond ring missing. husband A M Chastaine a well known farmer suspected motive money jewelry.
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Chastaine
A. M. Chastaine
Marshal County
Madill
Four hurt as car leaves road near Ada on Center highway
A late Saturday night crash west of Ada left four men with injuries including two broken legs and internal injuries. Driver W O Murphy, R A Murphy, Bud Davidson, and Harvey Davidson were treated at Faust hospital while Charlie Charlton escaped uninjured.
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Ada
Center Highway
W. O. L. Murphy
R. A. Murphy
Bud Davidson
Charlie Charlton
Faust Hospital
R. &. Pitts
J. B. Chapman
H. R. Whitson
Wate
Harvey Davidson
W. O. Murphy
Murphey
Five Bandits Rob Caddo Bank With $10000 Bonds
Five men robbed the Caddo National Bank in Caddo on the eve before noon locking 14 people in the vault and fleeing in a large motor car with about $10,000 in Liberty bonds. A posse pursued the robbers eastward, with the Texas licensed car reportedly headed toward the Kiamichi mountains.
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Caddo
Caddo National Bank
Kiamichi
Texas
Farmers Invited to Walton Barbecue Meeting
Invitations mailed by Governor elect J C Walton invite secretaries of local farmer unions to appoint delegates for January 8 in Oklahoma City. Aldrich Blake says about 1500 farmers are expected, making it the largest such gathering in state history.
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Oklahoma City
J. C. Walton
Aldrich Blake
Guards Mobilize for Oklahoma City Inauguration
Two Oklahoma National Guard artillery units will mobilize January 6 for Governor-elect J. C. Walton's inaugural ceremonies in Oklahoma City. Units will bring trucks tents and full equipment and camp at fairgrounds or grounds assigned. Special trains will transport guards. Ada detachments will participate in parades drills and guard duties during the event.
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Oklahoma National Guard
Oklahoma City
J. C. Walton
160Th Field Artillery
189Th Field Artillery
Satuday
Ada
Old Man Fires Over Smoking In Bed Fight
Eighty year old Mitchell ONeill shot and wounded his friend Richard Weston after Weston objected to smoking in bed. The men shared a Maiden Lane room. ONeill left a home for the aged three weeks earlier seeking help and returned firing when Weston demanded he leave.
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New York
Mitchell O'Neill
Richard Weston
Maiden Lane
O'Neill
Weston
Ada In Line For Grocer Building
Ada moves toward a new wholesale grocery building by Waples Platter at Cherry and Main next to the Santa Fe wagon yard. A brick, modern structure with an option on the property is planned pending final settlement before year end. Santa Fe adds a new switch track from the depot to the site as paving is arranged.
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Ada
T Waples-Platter Grocer Company
Cherry and
Main
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Main Street
Waples Platter
Ninth and Broadway
West Main Street
Bluff Avenue
Waples-Platter Company
Waples-Platter Grocer Company
Governors discuss prohibition as Klan issue at meeting
White Sulphur Springs W Va December 16 fourteenth annual conference of governors ends with debates over the Ku Klux Klan. Governors plan to travel to Washington for a luncheon with President Harding to discuss enforcement of prohibition.
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Prohibition
Negro Found Guilty in Assault and Death Case
Levi Weber, 29, a black man, was found guilty of murdering 11 year old Gladys Coletree after her assault in McAllester on July 19. The jury sentenced him to life imprisonment with hard labor in the penitentiary. Judge John K. Coffman presided.
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McAllester
Levi Weber
Gladys Coletree
John K. Coffman
Holdenville
Mill Creek Faces Shortfall After Rail Valuation Cut
Mill Creek residents fear school closure as valuation cuts reduce funds. County officials review last year’s finances and discover a railroad settlement cut taxes by about six hundred dollars. District had funds but now may operate only eight and a half months this year.
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Mill Creek
Frisco
Alleged Masked Murderess Sentenced for Life
Mrs. Jennie Streety was found guilty in district court of the killing of Mrs. Nancy Parker who was shot at home while milking a cow on September 23. The jury deliberated 45 minutes in a three day trial described as the county's most sensational case.
Poultry growers to enter Holdenville show from Pontotoc
IC S Aldrich travels to Holdenville with Rhode Island Reds for the show and will return Friday with Mrs. Aldrich. Lute Douge sends Buff Orpingtons J F Weldon White Wyandottes and John Skinner Partridge Wyandottes also entering. Pontotoc breeders expect strong winnings after state show successes.
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IC. S. Aldrich
Holdenville
Rhode Island
Ada
Aldrich
Lute Douge
J. F. Weldon
John Skinner
Pontotoc
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Hubbard City
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Pipe
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Allen
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