Mitchell court martial finds colonel guilty of insubordination
Washington dispatch reports Col William Mitchell found guilty of insubordination for criticizing defense administration. Five year suspension from rank and duty follows, with technical arrest pending review by secretary of War and President Coolidge.
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William Mitchell
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War and Navy Department
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Shenandoah
Wisconsin
Senate
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Frank R. Reid
Illinois
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Braman
Comar Oi! Co
Shade trees planned for Pontotoc county court house lot
Enterprising citizens led by Harry Morris and Homer Phelps plan shade trees around the half block behind the Twelfth street area where Pontotoc county will build a new $150,000 court house. They are cutting black locusts and selling the wood as posts to fund elm or pecan trees for framing the lot.
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Thirteenth Street
Pontotoc County
Court House
Harry Morris
Homer Phelps
Ij Pecal Lumber Company
Twelfth Street
Oklahoma Wheat Acreage Rises 5 Percent in 1926
Oklahoma reports 3,633,000 acres sown to wheat for 1926, the largest since 1921, with crop in excellent condition at 90 percent normal. Northwestern and north central districts average 7.3 and 8.4 bushels per acre, rye acreage down 1 percent to 35,897, and rye condition at 92 percent of normal.
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South-Central
Few Avs Left to Secure 1926 Auto Tags in Pontotoc
A. R. Sugg reports 1642 cars tagged so far and warns many owners still lack 26 licenses. With new statutes making untagged cars a criminal offense, postal office workers increase effort to process licenses before January 1 or risk court action. Sugg appeals for immediate compliance to avoid penalties.
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A. R. Sugg
Highway Commission
Pontotoc County
Sugg
Suge
Veterans seek relief aid after Red Cross cuts service
The American Legion of Oklahoma plans to secure contract aid for Muskogee hospital veterans following the Red Cross withdrawal due to funds shortfalls. Bob Kerr states the Relief Commission, Legion, and hospital staff may appeal to Governor Trapp for a deficiency appropriation if other sources fail. The Red Cross provided extensive patient support and personal assistance, with about a hundred disabled inmates needing funds or family support as hospital stays increase. The conference, including Dr Hugh Scott and Tom Gilmer, endorses pursuing best possible relief for these veterans.
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Muskogee
American Red Cross
Bob Kerr
State Soldiers Relief Commission
Hugh Scott
Muskogee Hospital
Tom Gilmer
Red Cross
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Trapp
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Scott
Congere
Veterans Hospital
Charles Orr
Soldiers Relief Commission
Pioneer Editor Tom C Fields Publishes Paper in Sheldon
The early Pontotoc County editor Tom C Fields who started the first Pontotoc paper at Center before the railroad is now publishing again in Sheldon Missouri. The pioneer publication preceded rail expansion in this region.
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Tom C. Fields
Pontotoc County
Sheldon
First Railroads Reach Ada in 1900
The first passenger train arrived in Ada on December 17 1900 with I McNair as Frisco’s local agent. Ada opened its station that day and became a railroad town as E L Workman recalled bringing the first train to the infant town. G W Davis was the initial agent, then reassigned within weeks. The Katy line arrived about three years later followed by Santa Fe and Oklahoma Central, joining Ada to form a three railroad city despite past tensions over a bonus.
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I. McNair
Frisco
E. L. Workman
G. W. Davis
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Mr. McNair
Katy
Oklahoma City
Ada-Atoka
Santa Fe
Oklahoma Central
Ada to Mark Notable Building Boom Of 1925
Ada enters 1925 with a construction surge highlighted by East Central State Teachers College new classroom building and the Skirvin American building adding a city skyline. The First Baptist church unit begins erection while the Rinard building on East Main replaces wooden shacks in the business district.
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Ada
East Central State Teachers’ College
First Baptist Church
Rinard
East Main Street
Giant rusher Gomes in WeWoka section
Feverish excitement marked the Wewoka oil field reopening as Magnolia Petroleum announced a new well near the city flowing 3800 barrels daily at 4097 feet. The gusher sparked a rush of oil men from Tulsa Sapulpa and Okmulgee and linked to N Bert Smith land in Oklahoma City.
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Wewoka
Magnolia Petroleum Co
R. H. Smith
St. Patrick's Day
Tulsa
Sapulpa
Okmulgee
N. Bert Smith
21St Street
Oklahoma City
Dowager Princess of Monaco Dies in Paris
The dowager princess of Monaco, formerly Miss Alice Heine of New Orleans, died suddenly in Paris. Born February 10, 1858, she married the Prince of Monaco on October 30, 1889. Their marriage was dissolved by Monaco's judiciary in May 1902 and the separation was confirmed by Paris civil tribunal in June. Pleasant Valley roads north of here are being graded.
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Paris
Monaco
Alice Heine
New Orleans
Prince of
Civil Tribunal of
Pleasant Valley
Here
Winter cold grips Oklahoma and Ada with snow and4low temperatures
A strong north wind scattered snow and drove readings to season’s lows across Oklahoma. Ada reports a 20 degree low as officials forecast no break in the cold through Wednesday. Daylight shortens with dawn at 7:34 and sunset at 5:22. shoppers face minimal daylight and persistent chill amid wintry conditions.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Mercury
Mullen Estate To Set Hammer In Ardmore Sale
Ardmore December 21 The last remnants of J Sylvester Mullen estate will be sold at auction Tuesday to satisfy creditors. About 100 tracts from ten to 1500 acres will be offered. Estimated proceeds near 700000 while total claims run about 3000000. Only secured creditors to profit. Mullen once Ardmore real estate tycoon was indicted over banking laws and served time at Leavenworth. He rose from penniless youth to a southern land baron. American methods for detecting and halting check raisers are being adopted in France.
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Ardmore
J. Sylvester Mullen
Robert Gardenhire
Mullen
Don Lacy
First National Bank of
Leavenworth
United States District Court
Muskogee
Lacy
Carter County
Chief Blow
Indiana
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Pontotoc County Leaders Promote Widespread Religious Education
Pontotoc County religious leaders announce an ambitious plan to deliver ten hours of high quality religious instruction to all students from sixth grade onward in public schools. Programs include Life of Christ courses Moral Heroes and Bible memory contests led by Ada ministers East Central Teachers College and local churches. The goal: safer homes and stronger citizenship across the county.
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Ada
Pres. Linschied
East Central Teachers’ College
Southwest
United States
America
Life of Christ
Anna Zoe Davis
Baptist Churches
C. Morris
J. W. McCully
Methodist Church
R. T. Blackburn
J. E. Hickman
Moral Heroes
Boy Scout Council
Great Southwest
Oklahoma
Generous Oklahoma Legion Commander Refuses Badge
A Konawa man visits the Oklahoma department commander Bob Kerr asking for a Legion badge. Kerr explains badges require a 25 cent fee, but the native leaves with no badge while several friends depart with emblems, highlighting Kerr’s alleged generosity.
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Legion
Kerr
Konawa
Bob
Oklahoma City Live Stock Prices Slow as Market Shifts
Cattle trade slow with prospect steers up to 9.00 while butcher stock is steady and calves and stockers hold. Hogs rise 5 cents with lights topping 11.35 and bulk sales around 11.10 to 11.35 per cwt.Transactions dated December 23. Market reported by Associated Press.
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Angee
Homa City
Oklahoma City University Expansion Plan Valued Over 2 Million
An expansion program for Oklahoma City University is planned with a budget exceeding two million dollars. The project targets campus growth and facility upgrades to enhance academic and athletic offerings.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City University
Debating Prohibition Reform in Congress
Representative Bare condemns the Volstead act as unenforceable while Representative Gallivan denounces Wayne Wheeler and the Anti-Saloon League. He cites hotel case, a 19 year old whiskey buyer in Columbus, and warns Wheeler faces electoral defeat amid enforcement scrutiny.
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Washington
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Bare
Pennsylvania
Gallivan
Massachusetts
Wheeler
America
Rome
White House
Wayne
Columbus
Ohio
United States
Prohibition Enforcement Budget Passed by House
The House approved the treasury appropriation for prohibition enforcement for next year after a sharp debate in which current methods were alternately assailed and defended.
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Washington
House
Treasury
Oklahoma League of Young Democrats Plans 1926 Convention
Tulsa reports the Oklahoma League of Young Democrats schedules its fourteenth annual convention for February 22. Notables invited include Senator Pat Harrison and Cordell Hull with others from state and national committees. A fundraising drive to cover speakers and banquet costs will begin soon, with 17 500 to 2 000 members expected to attend and delegations already forming from several cities.
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Oklahoma League of Young Democrats
League
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Senate
Dawes
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Nationalemocraticc
W. A. Oldfield
Arkansas
National Committee
Congressional Committee
M. E. Trapp
Josh Lee
University of Oklahoma
Tulsa County Democrats
Oklahoma City
Muskogee
Pawhuska
Bristow
Sapulpa
Okmulgee
Barnsdall-Devonian No. 11 Drilling At 1600 Feet
Barnsdall-Devonian Oil Company reports its No. 11 well currently drilling at a depth of 1600 feet. The operation focuses on establishing reservoir potential and evaluating productive zones. Drilling progress and casing plans will be released in subsequent advisories.
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Barnsdall—Devonian Oil Co
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