Seven die as Samoan Clipper wreckage found off Pago Pago
The Samoan Clipper crashed near Pago Pago after taking off for Auckland. Captain Edwin Musick and six associates were killed. Pan American Airways President Juan Trippe confirmed all seven fliers dead as wreckage and oil slick evidence pointed to a fire during an attempted emergency landing.
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Pago Pago
Samoa
Here
Pacific
Edwin
Musick
America
International Mail
Juan T. Trippe
PanAmerican Airways
Washington
Trippe
Pan-American
United States
New Zealand
Nick Mamer
Northwest Flier
Bozeman
Mont
Naval Fiers
California
Avocet
Avotet
Australia
Pago Pago Harbor
Auckland
Apia Harbor
Parole Granted in Youth Larceny Case
One of two 15 year old youths arrested for a series of car prowlings and larcenies was paroled to his parents by County Judge John Boyce McKeel after discussions with the youth and parents. If trouble recurs, he will be sent to the State industrial school at Pauls Valley. The other youth remains in county jail awaiting further action. An Ada man faces a separate charge for buying items from a minor without parental consent. The pair allegedly stole tires, cigarettes, and clothing over five to six weeks.
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John Boyce McKeel
Ada
Noa
Albert Neal Held in Denton Murder Charge
Sheriff Rose Johnson said a murder charge was filed against 52 year old Albert Neal of Denton after his wife died following a fast illness. An autopsy found traces of poison and the stomach was sent to the state chemist for final tests. Neal admitted his identity but denied knowledge of any wrongdoing as he waited in Irving for extradition relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
API
Rose Johnson
Albert Neal
Denton
Tex
Johnson
Jesse H. Dunn
Justice of the Peace Court
Luther
Chaudain
Davis
Dunn
Taylor Roberts
Dallas Cursinger
Neal
State Health Department
Ernest Rose
Irving
Duan
Witnesses bound over in burglary case and shooting death
In Seneca Missouri a constable wounded in a gunfight fatally shot two unidentified men during a bid to arrest them for questioning about an unsolved December murder of Norman and Mitchell. Meanwhile in district court a divorce petition was filed by Bertha Work against Austin Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kuykendall
Leona Ferm Kuykendall
Leroy Patton
W. W. Stanfield
Jess Brady
Justice Court
A. W. Oliver
Brady
Seneca
Ray Hance
Norman
Mitchell
Hance
Bertha Work
Austin
New Prosecution of Jews Launches Across Europe
A New York dispatch reports Romania under Octavian Goga launching renewed anti Semitic policies against Jews. King Carol and Magda Lupescu reportedly retreat as tensions rise. Britain and France press Romania over minority protection. U S policy remains non interventionist. The piece cites 9.5 million European Jews, with about 5 million facing anti Semitism, and details exclusion from public life and economic discrimination in Germany Poland and Romania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
New York
Rumania
Octavian Goga
Carol
Magda Lupescu
Europe
Council of the
League of Nations
Geneva
Britain
France
Romania
Germany
Paris
London
Cordell Hull
United States
Nazi Germany
Poland
Hitler
Woman Hit By Car At Street Crossing
Mrs. Virginia Nesbitt suffered serious injuries in a collision at Main street and Broadway as Ada high school student Helen Houston 15 drove a car with Mildred Wiggins 15 aboard. Nesbitt received five broken ribs and multiple bruises. she was resting early Thursday. Officers said the accident occurred after the lights changed and listed Houston’s address and Nesbitt as operator of a local beauty shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Nesbitt
Hast Main
Main Street
Broadway
Helen Hous
Orel Busby Joins Ada Bank Board After King's Death
The First National Bank of Ada reorganizes its Board of Directors with Judge Orel Busby replacing the late B C King. New board members are P A Norris G J Morton R W Simpson F C Norris and Orel Busby. Officers include P A Norris president G J Morton vice president and S K Grant vice president etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Busby
B. C. King
First National Board
First National Bank of Ada
Orel Busby
B.C. King
P. A. Norris
G. J. Morton
R. W. Simpson
F. C. Norris
Orel Bury
FP. A. Norris
G. J. Marton
S. K. Grant
J. A. Leverett
J. E. Martin
C. L. Griffith
Tax Collections Register Increase in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Jan 7 UP The state tax commission aims for total year collections of 65 9 million, 9 million more than last year. Half year receipts total 29 339 774 with current taxes led by production 4 902 526 income 2 869 414 sales 5 893 654 cigarette 1 070 867 and motor vehicle 587 216, while half year revenues averaged 44.41 percent of annual totals for past three years.
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Oklahoma City
State Tax Commission
Commission
Ross
Oklahoma Legion Posts Carry Homefront Dedication
Oklahoma state, district and county Legion officials join Norman Howard Post No. 72 for a meeting where Val Crawford, state commander, is honored. Auxiliary members from Norman District pledge support for the Christmas party, with Ada Auxiliary exceeding its quota at 120 members and delegates named for the district convention. Crawford reports Oklahoma leads Texas and Kansas in memberships, while Jake-like events are targeted in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Norman Howard
Legion
Val Crawford
Milt Phillips
Oklahoma City
J. D. Dunlap
Tishomingo
Bob Graham
Oklaho
Gene Augustus
Emma Faye
Ponca City
Auxiliary
Lefinn
Ada
Denver Davison
State Supreme Court
Phillips
Norman Howard Post
Crawford
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas
Athletic Committee
Jake
Clarksville
Ark
Augustus
Pontotoc County Bar Association Organized
About 30 attorneys from Pontotoc County met Monday afternoon and organized the Pontotoc County Bar Association. Ben Hatcher was elected president, Claude V. Thompson vice president, and Miss Fred Andrews secretary treasurer. Hatcher appointed A W Trice and O L McArthur to draft a constitution and bylaws for presentation at the next meeting on January 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Hospital Head Here Offices Being Set Up
Dr. Huston K Spangler, superintendent for the Valley View hospital, has arrived to take up duties here. Office equipment was installed in the under construction building to house nurses and provide Dr Spangler with office space for duties before the hospital opens. Job applicants are asked to wait at least two weeks or until further notice before applying. America's first theater was built in Williamsburg Va in site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huston K Spangler
Valley View Hospital
Spangler
Loyalists Plan New Campaign In Civil War Fight
Hendaye France Jan 12 The Spanish government army began maneuvers toward a new campaign to crush Franco and restore Madrid's control. Government forces hold Teruel and seek a strong front, while insurgents report gains on the Teruel front. North east air raids hit San Andres Barcelona suburb killing about 120 and injuring 45 as an uncrewed submarine attacks the Dutch freighter Hannah near Cape San Antonio.
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Hendaye
France
Francisco Franco
Madrid
Spain
Teruel
A. Salamanca
Frango
San Andres
Barcelona
Rubiales
Mediterranean
Hannah
Cape San Antonio
New Year Finds Albert B Fall In Bitter Mood
Albert B Fall sits at William Beaumont hospital in El Paso at age 76 with pallid face and white hair, declaring his Teapot Dome debt was a loan and vowing to live out the year in misery. His wife Mrs Fall laments government pursuit over 1923 income taxes while Fall leans on religion after pneumonia and a long political career.
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EL Paso
Tex
Albert B. Fall
William Beaumont General Hospital
United States Supreme Court
Teapot Dome
Harry F. Sinclair
Secretary of the’ Interior
United States Senate
Alite
Tve
Fall
Disciples of Christ
Mra. Fall
No Change in Bank Officials
The Oklahoma State bank held its annual meeting of stockholders with no changes to the board of directors or bank officers. Directors listed: C. H. Massey, H. P. Reich, D. F. Fleet, John J. Fleet, RW. Allen, J. C Hynds, H. J. Huddleston. Officers: C. H. Massey president, H. P. Reich vice president, D. F. Fleet vice president, H. J. Ruddleston cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma State Bank
C. H. Massey
H. P. Reich
D. F. Fleet
John J. Fleet
RW. Allen
J. C Hynds
H. J. Huddleston
H. J. Ruddleston
Alfalfa Bill Comes To City Confident On Ballot
Ex governor William H Murray known as Alfalfa Bill arrived in Oklahoma City and declared he would win the governor race right away. At 69 he said he would stay about 30 days while opponents circulated petitions to restore runoff primary law. He wore a red and blue muffler and held an open house at a hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
William H
Murray
William H. Murrays
Grads Night January 21 at Knight Hall
Grads Night set for January 21 in Knight Hall dining room. Dr. A Lin scheid will speak using travel material from Europe and the Holy Land. Attendees asked to bring one dollar or a book to fund the alumni loan fund for needy East Central campus students. Reserve early via a form in this issue. Music and a pleasant program expected. a top alumni event.
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Knight Hall
A. Linscheid
Europe
Holy Land
Linscheid
Alumni Association
East Central
Emerson
Cromwell
W. 5. Morrison
Gide
East Gentex
Ingine
Oklahoma
Plans for Stock Show Discussed by Officials
A meeting of officials Tuesday discussed rules for the first annual junior fat stock show to be held in March. Roy Craig and Forrest Beal from Oklahoma A and M led talks with J. B. Hill and local 4 H and FFA members. Regulations were not finished. a tentative plan and handling method were proposed. Complete rules will be announced when finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Craig
Forrest Beal
Oklahoma A
M. College
J. B. .Hill
FFA
Hill
Marriage License Issued to Hughes and Groves
A marriage license was issued from the court clerk's office on Wednesday to M. A. Hughes, 26, and Louise Groves, both of Adz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Hughes
Louise Groves
Adz
Sugg addresses Ada Schoolmasters on life philosophy
Dr. Sugg spoke informally to 26 county teachers at the Ada Aldridge hotel on My Philosophy of Life. The program included Ada high school music under Wyatt Freeman. Dr. A Linscheid of East Central will speak next February. Dr. Linscheid attended Tuesday's meeting. Meanwhile in Washington Senator Thomas D Oklahoma said a dinner would discuss his bill to let the Federal Reserve Board set dollar values at the 1926 level.
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R. Sugg
Ada
Schoolmasters Club
Aldridge Hotel
Suggs
Ada High School
Wyatt Freeman
Dr. A. Linscheid
East Central
Dr. Linscheid
Europe
Washington
Thomas D-Okla
Senate
House
Federal Reserve Board
White House hosts high level talks with business leaders
Washington reports a second presidential conference with business leaders to aid economic recovery. Secretary Roper said ten prominent business men from the administration's advisory council will meet President Roosevelt on January 19, including W. A. Harriman E. R. Stettinius Jr Walter Teagle Kermit Roosevelt Paul Litchfield Thomas J. Watson Clay Williams and Robert E. Wood. A labor leader who arranged the meeting helped organize the White House visit by five industrialists led by Alfred P Sloan Jr. Others at the event included Ernest Weir Lewis Brown and M W Clement. The gathering follows Colby Chester's push for government backed cooperation between business labor and government.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Roper
Business Advisory Council
White House
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
Sfotars Corporation
W. A. Harriman
Union Pacific Railroad
E. R. Stettinius, Jr
U. S. Steel Corporation
Walter C. Teagle
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Kermit Roosevelt
Roosevelt Steamship Company
Paul W. Litchfield
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Thomas J. Watson
International Business Machines Corporation
Clay Williams
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Robert E. Wood
Sears ‘Roebuck and Company
Colby Chester
National Association of Manufacturer “Congress of American Industry
New York
Chester
General Foods Corporation
Sloan
Ernest T. Weir
National Steel Corporation
Lewis Brown
Johns-Manvyilie Corporation
M. W. Clement
Pennsylvania Railroad
Industrial Congress
New York City
Industralists
H T Douglas seeks full pardon for eight year sentence
H T Douglas a 71 year old Shawnee banker petitions for a pardon from his eight year term for borrowing money illegally. Attorney Fred Cunningham says it is too soon, noting pardons usually come after three years post parole. Douglas cites age and infirmity and urges consideration. The text ends with a note about the University of Cincinnati College of Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
H. T. Douglas
Fred Cunningham
Douglas
McAlester Penitentiary
Cunningham
Pardon and Parole Board
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Hawk City Gazette
Denton, Texas
Local Bank Board
Ada Post
Legionnaires
BAR Association
Ben Hatcher
Williamsburg
Albert B
GRADS
Dr. Sugg
Ada High
Otto
White Mowse
The
College of Law
University of Cincinnati
the Alleghenies
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