Hastings Sought in Farmhouse Killing Near Bernice
Wirt Hastings nephew of Congressman W W Hastings of Tahlequah is sought for the shooting death of Charles Greyrock at the Hastings farm southeast of Bernice. Sheriff Frank Cockrell expected Hastings to surrender. two Hastings brothers witnessed the event. Greyrock died of a shotgun blast to the heart. Hastings, a Cherokee Indian, is reported to have entered from another room and fired without words spoken.
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Jay
Wirt Hastings
W. W. Hastings
Tahlequah
Charles Greyrock
Hastings
Bernice
Frank Cockrell
Snoring Costs Guilty Parties Five Dollars
In Chicago on December 24 two men David Kanen and Walter Linquist were fined five dollars and costs for snoring. The presiding judge ordered each to act as guardian for the other and to punch the partner to end snoring, while admonishing not to spend long in the bath.
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Chicago
David Kanen
Walter Linquist
Arthur Mays
Karen
Linquest
Max Luster
Mays
Kanen
Linquist
Jasster
Greek Patriarch Leads Midnight Mass in grotto
At the midnight mass the patriarch and bishops descend to the grotto to read the Christmas message before the congregation. The entry of the Greek patriarch with archimandrites for the Julian calendar celebration is noted as especially impressive.
Meeting Generates Ticket Demand for Visiting Club
Attendees note that several local business leaders plan to buy blocks of tickets for their employers and the fan base reacts with strong enthusiasm for the visiting club.
Death of Former Mississippi Senator Leroy Percy
Leroy Percy former United States senator from Mississippi died in a Memphis hospital after weeks of illness. The report notes his long public career and final hospital stay in the city.
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Memphis
Tenn
Leroy Percy
United States
Mississippi
Argentine wheat crop shows sharp drop in yield
The International Institute of Agriculture reports from Rome that Argentina’s wheat crop this year totals 5,900,600 metric tons, about 4.5 million tons below last year and roughly 2 million tons under the five year average.
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Rome
International Institute of Agriculture Today
Stagg Leaves Chicago for California Vacation
Chicago coach A. A. Stagg departs for California for his annual vacation, the aging football figure known as the grand old man of the midway.
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Chicago
A. A. Stagg
University of Chicago
California
The
Midway
Tragedy on U S Highway 66 claims Miami man
Charles Jenison, 49, of Miami was killed instantly when the car he rode in crashed into a truck carrying mining machinery on U S Highway 66 three miles north of Miami Oklahoma. The driver J C Kim brough was slightly injured. Jenison leaves a widow and two children.
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Miami
Okla
Pcharles Jenison
U. 38
J. C. Kimbrough
Jenison
Chicago banker James McManus Dies in Fort Dodge Heart Attack
James P. McManus aged 63, former vice president of the First National Bank in Chicago, collapsed and died from a heart attack in Fort Dodge Iowa at the home of his father in law A R Loomis during Christmas holidays.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
James P. McManus
Chicago
First National Bank
A. R. Loomis
Mrs. McManus
Kansas State Dean Appointed Director of Wichita Federal Land Bank
Call, dean of agriculture at Kansas State Agricultural College, Manhattan, was named a director of the Wichita federal land bank. Announcement came today from John Fields, presiding official.
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Wichita, Kans
T.y
Call
Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Federal Land Tank of
Wichita
John Fields
Presial. Rt
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway to spend 42 million for 1930 equipment
Richmond report says J. J. Bennet, president, announced that the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company set aside 42,594,000 dollars for new equipment in the 1930 budget for the C and QO lines.
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Richmond
J. J. Bennet
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company
Federal court in Oklahoma City sentences nine defendants
In Oklahoma City federal court nine persons were sentenced to terms in federal prisons and county jails. Fourteen sentences were deferred to January 3 and sixteen pleaded not guilty.
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Oklahoma City
Granger Dairy Herd Shows Well
Federal judge Edgar S. Vaught delayed several sentences in criminal pleas until after New Years allowing short freedom before terms start. The Ada area dairy report notes high butter fat averages. Dr. Edd Granger's 15 cows average 6.3 percent for November with cows reaching 9 percent, 7 percent, and 6 to 6.8 percent.
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Edgar S. Vaught
Tony
Judge Vaught
County Testers’ Association
W. H. Huison
Edd Granger
Ada
Christmas Program Brightens Sunday at First Christian Church
A large audience enjoyed the Sunset Hour Christmas program with an elaborate manger scene and a well received pageant. The Girls Glee Club from Hays school directed by Miss Ora Faust provided special music. A baptismal service occurred at morning worship. Next Sunday will feature The Court of Father Time with an extensive musical program and year in review. Gifts from Sunday school departments will be distributed by the women’s council benevolent committee. The Sunset Hour runs 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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Christian Church
First Christian Church
Girls Glee Club
Hays School
Ora Faust
The
Womens Council
Electric Worker Killed Near Macomb
Ed ward H. Gray of Maud, a line man for the Oklahoma Gas and Electric company, was electrocuted late yesterday when he touched a 2,2300 volt wire while repairing a line near Macomb. He is survived by his widow and two children. New York bankruptcy notes follow.
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Shawnee
Edward H. Gray
Maud
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Macomb
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