Richeson Confesses to First-Degree Murder in Hyannis Case
Boston reports Reverend Clarence V. T. Richeson confessed guilt in the murder of Avis Linnell of Hyannis mass. The document, read aloud by his counsel, states he is guilty as indicted and faces potential death in the electric chair under Massachusetts law. Richeson expresses remorse and a desire for atonement while praying for divine mercy.
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Boston
Mass
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Achusetts
John L. Lee
William A. Morse
Philip R. Dunbar
Indictment Charges Richeson with Murder in Death of Linnell
A grand jury indicted Richeson for murder in the first degree accusing him of feloniously and with malice giving cyanide of potassium to Miss Linnell, causing her death. District Attorney Pelletier stated the January 16 trial date will stand and he will not accept a lesser plea.
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Richeson
Linnell
Pelletier
Executive Council
Doctor and Mrs Faust Leave for San Antonio Health Visit
Dr and Mrs W D Faust depart this morning for San Antonio Texas where Mrs Faust will stay for her health while the doctor plans to return home in a few days
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W. D. Faust
San Antonio
Texas
Marriage License for G. M. Cory and Kate Wade Woods
G M Cory of Deer Creek Oklahoma aged 26 and Kate Wade Woods of Shawnee aged 24 on file for marriage license.
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G. M. Cory
Deer Creek
Okla
Kate Wade Woods
Shawnee
State Witness Involving Pipe Attack On Local Woman
Constable Joe Foster displayed a real state witness, a 2 inch pipe over three feet long, said to have been used by Julian White a colored man to beat Josie Jones a colored woman Saturday night. Jones was severely injured with a broken arm and other injuries. She initially refused to name her assailant but Foster later arrested White and placed him in the county hotel for further developments.
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Joe Foster
Julian White
Josie Jones
Foster
Owit
City Fathers In Session Consider Fire Chief Salary and Sewer Work
City council discussed making the fire chief a salaried position, approved Don Tolbert’s sewer contract, and ordered mayor to sign it. A storm sewer plan along 13th street and Cherry alley drainage was approved. Water taps at Byrd"s Mill line set at 12.50 to make tap, meter, 5.00 deposit. water rate 25 per 1000 gallons with 1.00 minimum. A two inch water line from Oak East to Cherry was ordered. I Wymore elected city engineer with right to end office after sixty days. T W Hanaway resigned as night policeman. L O Harris elected to succeed him.
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Don Tolbert
Ebey
Ellison
13Th Street
Broadway
10Th
Main
Cherry
8Th
Stockton
Byrd's Mill
Clark
Oak
I. Wymore
T. W. Hanaway
L. O. Harris
Champ Clark Club Elects Officers At Ada Meeting
The Champ Clark club held a lively meeting to push county and countywide clubs for the Missouri leader. J W Davis was named president with four vice presidents and Leslie Maxey as secretary. T D McKeown treasurer. A plan to invite Judge Robert L Williams and Gen Brant Kirk to speak on the 20th was approved.
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Champ Clark Club
Clark Clubs
Missouri Leader
J. W. Davis
H. J. Brown
J. M. Wintersmith
F. P. Lieuallen
Leslie Maxey
T. D. McKeown
Robert L. Williams
Gen
Brant Kirk
Ada
Pontotoc County
Richeson Sentenced to Death in Virginia Murder Case
Jan 9 Poston report shows Rev C V T Richeson guilty of premeditated murder of Avis Linnell. Judge Sanderson orders execution in the electric chair within the week of May 19. Richeson shows stoic calm, appeals for clemency likely to follow, with counsel aiming for life imprisonment.
Sudden Death of Andy Logsden
This morning at about 7 o clock Andy Logsden thirteen year old son of Mrs Bettie Logsden died at the family residence on East Ninth street. The physician said the death resulted from rupturing of an internal blood vessel. The body will be taken to Texas tonight for interment. Mrs Logsden and family arrived in Ada only about a week ago and came to make it their home. The sudden death has been a severe blow to the mother who hoped for a bright future for her sons. The community extends sympathy.
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Andy Logsden
Bettie Logsden
Texas
Young man seeks belt size using his arm tape
In a Farm and Ranch brief a prospective bridegroom asks for a belt size. He borrows a tape measure and measures from shoulder to wrist, declaring twenty inches with confidence, as the salesgirl watches.
Coton Receipts Near 12 000 Mark
Coton receipts approach 12 000 as season ends slowly. County yard weighs 10 175 bases and the round bale gin yields 2 615 bases equal to 1 308 square bales, totaling 11 483. Adds over 400 bales shipped directly by gins, reaching at least 11 900.
Public schools reopen on second half term in fine condition
The public schools reopened today and began the second half of the term in good shape.
County Court Hears Bootlegging Appeal of Chief Hounshell
County Court sat Tuesday for the appeal of Chief Hounshell from a justice court ruling. The case stemmed from the arrest of J. W. Evans on bootlegging charges after a disturbance in which the chief allegedly struck Mrs. Evans. The jury found Hounshell not guilty.
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Hounshell
Justice Court
J. W. Evans
Bic
Freeholders Meet and Organize Ada Charter Board
The Ada freeholders elected A. M. Croxton chairman and C. T. Angel secretary at their first meeting. The next session will be in Croxton's office next Tuesday as they study other towns' charters to model Ada's commission form government.
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Board of Freeholders
Ada
A. M. Croxton
C. T. Angel
Mr. Croxton
Walter Benson Visits Sasakwa Banker in Seminole County
Walter Benson of Sasakwa, a prominent Seminole county banker, is in town on business to day.
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Walter Benson
Sasakwa
Seminole County
Degree Record Set In Frigid Winter Night
Ada endured a three week blizzard as a new winter record dropped to one degree below zero on Saturday night. The wind shifted to the south Sunday morning but temperatures failed to rise much with a biting, piercing cold. The forecast promises another week of severe weather.
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W. S. Creveling
Galbreath Makes Offer to Brady for Tulsa Primary
Robert Galbreath submitted a written proposal to Tate Brady on Monday for a Tulsa county democratic primary within twenty days to decide who goes before the state convention as a national committeeman candidate Brady is expected to respond on Tuesday Brady had indicated he would not run again before the election Brady is expected to reply by Tuesday
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Tulsa
Okla
Robert Galbreath
Tate Brady
Tulsa County
Brady
Ginners Report Totals 13 333 000 Bales by Jan 1
The National Ginners Association reports 13 332 756 bales ginned by January 1, close to the government's crop estimate within half a million bales. Government figures and industry data align with a solid domestic cotton output outlook.
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National Ginners’ Association
Treasury funds cover warrants issued before October 1 1911
Sufficient Treasury funds exist to pay all warrants issued prior to October 1 1911. Interest ceases thirty days from this notice. E. H. Haraway Treasurer Board of Education.
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Haraway
Treas
Board of Education
Help Sought for Ill Neighbor on Amos Hayes Place
An elderly man severely ill for three months at Gu Angelly’s Amos Hayes place has received care and most expenses from the Angelly family. They have not complained or sought outside aid, but the burden should not rest solely on them.
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Gu. Angelly
Amos Hayes
Mr.Angelly
Mr. Angelly
Norman visitor Miss Floy Morris calls on Mrs Gray
Miss Floy Morris of Norman is visiting Mrs. W H Gray and calls on friends during a local social routine.
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Miss Floy Morris
Norman
W. H. Gray
Ada Favors Charter Form Government
Ada residents endorsed proceeding toward adopting a charter government by a decisive 232 to 88 vote. About half of eligible voters participated in a quiet election, with ward results showing 46 55 86 and 45 votes for, and 38 14 12 and 24 against in the four wards.
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Ada
Oklahoma December rainfall tops long-term record
Government report shows Oklahoma averaged 4.12 inches of rain in December, well above the normal 1.57 inches by 2.25 inches. The month records the greatest precipitation for December since 1892.
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Oklahoma
Richeson May Face Death Penalty Fate Hangs
Boston reports speculation on Rev. C V Z Richeson who confessed in writing to the murder of Avis Linnell. Governor Foss is said to favor commuting the death sentence to life if the full penalty is imposed. The governor's council is consulted and the district attorney seeks a first degree murder verdict.
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Boston
C. V. Z. Richeson
Avis’ Linnell
Foss
Richeson
Council
Ada Native Charley Smith Advances in Rail Mail Service
Charley Smith, longtime Ada assistant postmaster, now enjoys a fine run from Monett Missouri to Paris Texas in the railway mail service. He is in town reconnecting with friends, and local paper praises his proven hustle and future success.
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Charley Smith
Ada
Charley
Monett
Paris
Texas
Suggs Proposes Five Inch Base Good Road Test in Pontotoc
Col. Sidney Suggs state highway commissioner discusses a model mile of road using a five inch limestone base and two to three inches of crushed rock asphalt. He aims to showcase material quality and attract other towns, with Ada and Ardmore considering a test project and survey.
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Sidney Suggs
Pontotoc
Col. Suggs
Meridian
Miss
Illinois
Oklahoma
Ilinois
Ada
Ardmore
Republican convention date may be revised in Oklahoma district
A. B. Perry of Coalgate says the Fourth District GOP convention could shift from January 23 to April 23 if party dissatisfaction with the date persists. He notes representation disputes are for the committee to decide and that McAlester influence will not control the event. Delegates chosen by Republican voters will steer the meeting. A notable out-of-state attendee, regarded as a potential presidential candidate, is expected among the visitors.
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Oklahoma City
A. BE. Perry
Coalgate
Lee-Huckins
Congressional Committee
McAlester
Col Hoffman of Chandler Joins National Rifle Board
Col. Rey V. Hoffman of Chandler has been appointed to the national board of rifle practice. The appointment honors the highest military rated National Guard officer and Hoffman is regarded as deeply interested in military affairs and will be an efficient board member.
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Col. Rey V. Hoffman
Chandler
National Board of Rifle Practice
National Guard
Oklahoma
Col. Hoffman
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Sweetheare
Avis Linnell
Hyannis
Wymore
J. P. Crawford
A. R. Sugg
C. A. Galbraith
Boston Freacher
Sanderson
Andy Chapman
East Ninth Street
OTTO
Coton
Freeholders
Galbreath
Vote For Freeholders
Ls 2d
Chauncey
Croxton
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