Guthrie braces for Osage killings case next chapter
After a recess in the Osage killings probe, Guthrie prepares for Feb 12 resumption. W K Hale and Joan Ramsey face indictments for Henry Roan's murder while perjury warrants and state federal custody issues unfold as investigations continue.
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Guthrie
Federal Grand Jury
W. K. Hale
Joan Ramsey
John H. Cotteral
Henry Roan
Hale
Osage
Ramsey
Ernest Burkhart
Bert Lawson
W. E. Smith
Burkhart
Pawtiuska
Roy Lewis
United States
Fred Rowe
Pawhuska
Lewis
Anna Brown
Fire Destroys Ferriday Hotel Killing and Injuring Residents
Six bodies recovered after a morning fire at the Johnston hotel in Ferriday Louisiana. The adjoining block and Van Noy hotel also burned with several missing guests and others injured from leaps to escape. The loss is estimated at 75000 dollars. Identified victims include a father and son Keene, D W Roberts of Deer Park and W Hastings of Ferriday. J F Shepherd and two travelers are missing and an unidentified girl, about ten, is feared dead.
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Natchez
Johnston
Ferriday
van Noy
Dend
Keene
D. W. Roberts
Deer Park
W. €. Hastings
J. F. Shepherd
Deadly $100,000 Fire Destroys Block in Ferriday
Six people are confirmed dead and about twenty wounded after a major blaze swept a business district block in Ferriday Louisiana early this morning. The fire caused an estimated $100,000 in damage. Authorities investigated the scene and listed victims and injuries as the toll rose.
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Ferriday
Negro held by Brown on burglary charge
Henry Holloway, a negro, was taken by Mrs. J G Breen at her son Leo’s home and held for the district court on a second degree burglary charge. He allegedly stole a pistol and remains jailed on a $2000 bond.
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Henry Holloway
J. G Brecn
Leo
District Court
Justice of Peace
H. J. Brown
Holloway
Injunction Wiped Out by Crawford on Rennie Avenue Paving
County Judge Tal Crawford dissolved an injunction blocking the Rennie avenue paving project at a special Saturday hearing. Taxpayers may appeal within ten days and must post a $2,000 bond. Crawford will hear the injunction appeal. bids are in and contracts may proceed at the end of the appeal period if the appeal fails.
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Tal Crawford
Rennie Avenue
Crawford
Oak Hills Country Club Forms Near Ada Oklahoma
The Ada Country Club name change leads to Oak Hills near Ada Oklahoma City. A 70.40 acre tract will host a 7000 golf course with a clubhouse and 8.5 acre road tract linking Ada Allen Highway. Perry Maxwell notes land work. first tee by April with 20 new members already joined.
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Oak Hill
Oak Hills
P. A. Norris
Francis Road
Perry Maxwell
Ardmore
Breakup of Anthracite Joint Conference Halts Mine Talks
In New York on January 12 the anthracite joint conference dissolved after six months without a settlement. Workers, 158,000 on strike since September 1, remain idle as operators and miners blamed each other and adjourned with no date set for renewed talks. Arbitration had been the sticking point.
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New York
Oklahoma City Livestock Market Report January 13
Oklahoma City market report shows cattle trading with top beef steers around 9.00 per hundredweight on a single load, varied prices for medium and light weights, cows and calves steady, stockers scarce. Hogs rise slightly with choice light butchers around 12.25 and bulk trades near 12.00 to 12.15, packers and stockers 9.50 to 10.75.
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Oklahoma City
Bank Directors Elected At Ada and Oklahoma State Meetings
Security State Bank stockholders elect H. W. Wells as president and C. J. Skirvin as vice president along with officers including E. A. Poc cashier. Board members include C. J. Skirvin and others. Oklahoma State Bank stockholders reelect C. H. Rives as president and H. P. Reich and F. J. Stafford as vice presidents. Both banks report solid business and public confidence. First National stockholders postpone meeting.
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the Security State Bank
H. W. Wells
C. J. Skirvin
Leslie Prince
Orel Busby
C. V. Gowing
E. H. McKendree
J. McNair
Ww. &. Pitt
Stuart
C. J Skirvin
E. A. Pocca
P Chism
C. H Rives
H. P. Reich
F. J. Stafford
H. J. Huddleston
First National
Winn to Appeal Revocable Permit to Supreme Court
Ada city attorney A G Winn announces appeal to the Supreme Court over a revocable state permit issued by the state corporation commission. The commission granted the permit to Oklahoma Gas and Electric and MacThwaite Oil and Gas after Winn protested, ruling the law not within its authority.
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Oklahoma City
Supreme Court
A. G. Winn
Ada
State Corporation Commission
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
MacThwaite Oil and Gas Company
Winn
Electrocution Planned For Notorious Tex Elephant
Honest Bill Newton plans to execute the elephant Tex by electrocution. Arrangements target Little Rock for the death, with a later move to Hot Springs to await the date. Tex has drawn public curiosity since escaping in Oklahoma two years ago and breaking free again in Arkansas.
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Bill Newton
Tex
Little Rock
Newton
Hot Springs
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Mexican bandits killed in train attack fight with troops
The Mexican War Department reports unknown number of bandits were killed in a clash with federal troops after they raided aGuadalajara to Mexico City train. Eight captured bandits were executed. loot recovered and bandits dispersed. Foreign passengers escaped injury but were robbed. Buick representative J M Wyntoop from Berryville Virginia provided an account.
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Mexico City
Guadalajara
War Department
Guerrero
Jalisco
Michoacan
J. M. Wyntoop
Berryville
Buick Motor Company
Hog herd declines in December pig survey
Washington report shows continued drop in hog production from the December 1 survey. Sows farrowing in fall 1925 were 15.4 percent smaller than 1924 and total pigs saved were down 11.9 percent.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Ada School Plans Grow Around Town with Trees
January yard beautification moves under Ada school administration. E O Rogeis collected 140 shade trees during holidays to surround city schoolyards. Shade trees planted at Washington Greenwood and other schools. high school grounds expanded. Total cost for all city schools under $30 with extra stock for courthouse lot.
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Ada
E. O. Rogeis
Washington and Grenwood
Townsend Avenue
J. E. Hicksman
Court House
Nye Wins Place on Senate Roster In Five-day Fight
The Senate seated Gerald P. Nye as North Dakota senator after a 40 to 34 vote ending a five day debate over governor Sorlie's authority to appoint. Nye, a Progressive, replaces Edwin F. Ladd, with 26 Democrats and 14 Republicans in support.
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Nye
Senate
Washington
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Twintysix Democrats
Labor
Gov. Sorlie
Yate
Edwin F. Ladd
Hung Jury in Cement Company Case Orders Mistrial
Ida Roberts v Oklahoma Portland Cement Co ended with a hung jury after deliberations over damages for 10 000 after a slip and fall near the plant. Albert J Franks v P Canagvan et al resulted in a directed verdict for defendants with motion for new trial and appeal.
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Ida Roberts
Oklahoma Portland Cement Company
Cement Company
Albert J. Franks
Canagvan
J. E. Fussell
M. R. Chilcutt
Judge Bolen In New Quarters In American Building
District Judge J W Bolen moves to suite 308 on the third floor of the new American Building to escape falling plaster in the old court and wait for Pontotoc county’s new courthouse. His court reporter maintains the office during absences while the judge handles routine matters with greater satisfaction.
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J. W. Bolen
Pontotoc County
Judge Bolen
Precinct Officers Named in Pontotoc County Democratic Caucuses
Democrats across Pontotoc County announced precinct chairmen and vice chairmen from various wards and precincts as caucus reports came in. A. M. Adams from Hale Center reflects on renewed subscription and Christmas dinner with friends Findlay Roddy and Jack Rose in Pontotoc county.
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Po ¢ County
Clark
Ada
Fred Brydin
John Crawford
A. G. Winn
E. Ueltschey
G. W. Braly
G. W. Burris
Charles Kidd
L. R. Clark
Edwin Wright
Robert Bradley
J. M. Thomp
E. B. Gregory
Rome Morson
C. O. Barton
Jess Emery
Paul Allen
B. C. King
Orel Busby
Lovelady
S. P. Taylor
Lizzie Sanders
Lightning Ridge
J. P. Ables
East Roffj
J. McLeod
Sam Barton
West Roff
J. C. Kelso
John Roff
Franks
Louis Lea
al Nabors
Walden
Lee Collins
TY Rolaj
P. Bailey
J. P. Bailey
Stonewall
Steve Fish
Date Crawford
Fitzhugh J
Fitzhugh J. W. Hattox, Mrs. al Thompson. Steedman
Palmer
Tom Ford
Rocky Chapels
G. Smith
Tina Greech
Daggs-Priceg
W. Busby
H. P. Suggs
Bebee
H. C. Roper
George Witfong
Sunshine
Joe Belt
KNOX
Ben V. Hampton
Wilson
J. H. Drake
Faber
Owl Creek
J. H
A. M. Adams
Hale Center
Texas
Pontotoc County
J. R. Roddy
Jack Rose
Mr. Adams
Apology Sought for Lost Rio Grande Valley Letter
The News owes an apology to a friend who wrote an intriguing letter from the Rio Grande valley. The letter appeared in the daily edition but vanished before reaching the weekly.
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Rio Grande Valley
Massachusetts Spends Over 10 Million on School Buildings
Over the past five years Massachusetts state government has allocated more than ten million dollars for constructing and upgrading school buildings. The record stresses state commitment to improving educational facilities and infrastructure.
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State of
Massachusetts
Eight Known Alive From Degnam-McConnell Mine Blast
Rescue teams report eight of 101 miners entombed at Degnam-McConnell Mine No 21 near Wilburton are alive. Gas damp and debris block access as authorities seek gas helmets and a special rescue car.
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Wilburton
Degnam-McConnell
W. W. Fleming
United States Bureau of Mines
Kansas City
Degnam-McConnell Mining Company
McAlester
Hartshorne
J. B. Hymal
Wilburton Valley
Oklahoma Guards Deployed After Wilburton Mine Disaster
Governor Trapp orders a national guard company from McAlester to Wilburton to guard a disaster scene where more than 100 miners are entombed. Col. E. L. Head of Muskogee takes charge as medical officers from McAlester and nearby towns are rushed to the site. He previously led guardsmen during the Henryetta coal disturbances.
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Oklahoma City
M. E. Trapp
National Guards
McAlester
Wilburton
Col. E. L. Head
Muskogee
Col. Head
Henryetta
Six Prisoners Escape Ardmore Jail In Delivery
Six prisoners escaped from the Ardmore county jail during a delivery by sawing bars. They overpowered night keeper Bill Fraser, took his keys and gun, and locked him in a cell. Tom Dyer was recaptured. five others remain at large, named Ernest Bedford Jess Gray Leon Hutchison Edgar Eddington and Jet Moore with various charges.
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Ardmore
Bill Fraser
Tom Dyer
Ernest Bedford
Jess Gray
Leon Hutchison
Edgar Eddington
Moore
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Ethel Hamilton
Pickett T. V. B. Mullinax
J. L. Brownton
Oakman
W. M. Carter
Roy Stewart
Hart
W. G. Walls
Aulen Jesse S. Bonds
Matilda Case
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Geo. H. Truax
Simon Patton
Conway
J. H. McMeans
H. A. Blackburn
Dolberga
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