President leniency narrows Mitchell case military revolt clash
Washington January 26 1926 the army suspends Col William Mitchell for five years while granting half pay and allowances under a presidential modification. Mitchell resigns January 27 with effect February 1 leaving open whether the resignation is accepted as “for the good of the service.”
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Army Air Service
William Mitchell
Army
Mitchell
Coolidge
United States Army
Adjutant General
District of Washington
Col. Mitchell
Wholesale arrest of booze runners in New York cartel
A federal grand jury indicted 61 defendants including 13 coast guard members and 48 others in a bootleg network led by William V. Dwyer. Three indictments accuse violation of prohibition laws and conspiracy. The ring allegedly controlled 18 ships and moved millions in liquor annually with HQ in Lexington Avenue and offices on the East River Savines Bank Building.
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New York
Coast Guard
Bill” Dwyer
Coast
Dwyer
Tur Row
East River
William V. Dwyer
Coast Guards
Weldy Denies OG E Will Elevate Power Rates
R D Weldy district manager says Oklahoma Gas and Electric will not raise rates and shows signs of lowering them. He cites October rate reduction, lower borrowing costs under House Bill 4 and the revocable permit as factors shaping a potential rate decline, while noting some trends toward higher costs elsewhere.
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Oklahoma Gas & Electric
R. D. Weldy
A. G. Winn
Winn
Corporation Commission
Ada
Vanoss Man Heads Fair Subscription Drive
H. B. Williams of Vanoss, who won third place in the cotton contest, headed the list of subscribers to a fund raised by Harry Morris to pay for a long time lease and erect permanent county fair buildings. ThePlan calls for a $10 share from many individuals to raise the needed money. Williams’ first check after prize money was a share.
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H. B. Williams
Vanoss
Harry Morris
Morris
Mr. Williams
Wilson corn winner tops Better Farming contest field
W. H. Myers of Ada won first prize in the Better Farming contest with 3 225 pounds of lint from five acres earning 200. L. L. Wilson of Stonewall led corn with 14 850 pounds on five acres and 100 prize. E E Sutton Maxwell topped grain sorghum with 14 740 pounds grain and 34 100 pounds fodder earning 50. J W Mercer Maxwell won cucumbers prize 50 from 133 48.
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W. H. Myers
Route 1
Ada
Wilson
L. L. Wilson
Stonewall
E. E. Sutton
Maxwell
J. W. Mercer
A. A. Lucas
Better Farming Association
J. B. Hill
Oklahoma City Livestock Prices Weigh In On Strong Market
Cattle at Oklahoma City steady to strong with best aged steers at 8.40 to 8.50. Plain fed cows 5.75, top meal fed cows 6.50, light heifers 7.50 to 8.00 with top 8.50. Calves to 8.50 per 400 pounds. light week ers to 10.00. Hoge top 12.75, bulk 12.40 to 12.75. French aerial navigation firms claim multi engine planes carry more passengers and baggage more economically than larger aircraft.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State Highway System Expands to 1423 Miles
Oklahoma City January 26 The state highway commission reports 1423 miles of hard surfaced roads in Oklahoma up from five thousand three hundred fifty two total miles. The 200 mile McCurtain to Arkansas line stretch is the longest, while a 145 mile concrete link runs from Caney to Bristow via Bartlesville Tulsa and Sapulpa. The system uses eight mile sections and shifts from wooden to concrete or steel bridges.
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E. Bee Guthrey
State Highway Commission
Oklahoma
Guthrey
McCurtain County
Arkansas State Line
Hugo
Tishomingo
Cravel
Kansas Line
Caney
Bristow
Bartlesville
Tulsa
Sapulpa
Highway Department
Arthur Thomas Returns to Ada from Denver Home
Arthur Thomas, a 14 year old homeless waif, returns to Ada after years of being bounced between relatives and a Denver children’s home. He finds welcome with Police Chief Sam Hargis and Mrs. Orville Snead, seeks schooling and work in Ada, while his mother’s unstable marriages led to his multiple placements.
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Arthur Thomas
Ada
Arthur
Sam Hargis
Orville Snead
Trinidad
Colo
Brydia Elected Democratic County Chairman at Busy Meeting
Fred F. Brydia was chosen as county chairman with C. O. Barton as vice-chairman and G. W. Braly as secretary treasurer by county committee men at the biennial gathering. The group voted for harmony, urged unity to beat the Republicans, and approved a symbolic fund kickoff.
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Fred F. Brydia
C. O. Barton
G. W. Braly
Democratic County Committee
Stringer
L. R Clark
Fred F. Brydin
A. R. Sugg
Brydia
Jefferson and
Jackson
C. C. Barton
E. B. Gregory
Barton
Klan Influences Apparent in Oklahoma County Meeting
In Oklahoma City on January 23 the county central committee meeting saw Maynard Cornelius elected county chairman with 162 votes to 75 for Charles Phelps. Cornelius denied being a Klan candidate while leaders named multiple regional committee chairs.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma County Central Committee
Maynard Cornelius
Charles Phelps
Trapp
Cargill
W. L
Bill) Alexander
Tom Foster
Ben F. Davis
Cornelius
Better Crop Contest Will Be Continued
The group decided Wednesday afternoon to continue the Better Crop Contest this year. With an early start, organizers expect greater interest. Although $1,900 was offered, reporting in corn grain sorghum and cucumber contests was insufficient to absorb the prize. President A A Lucas called a directors meeting for Thursday February 4 at 2 pm in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to plan and elect officers.
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A. A. Lucas
Chamber of Commerce
News Wanted for Results
Classified notice seeks readers to report local results and outcomes for publication. Contact newsroom with verified scores, standings, and event outcomes to be included in upcoming editions.
Three Brick Buildings Burn in Geary Fire
Three brick business buildings were destroyed by fire in Geary Oklahoma today with an estimated loss around 30000 dollars. Origin of the blaze is unknown.
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Geary
Okla
Prince's Horse Drops Dead During Hunt
The Prince of Wales' mount collapsed and died as the prince cleared a fence at Melton-Mowbray while hunting with the Belvoir hounds. He sustained only minor bruises and remounted another horse to continue the hunt before traveling to London with the Duke of York.
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London
Prince of Wales
Melton-Mowbray
Belvoir
Duke of York
Oklahoma City postal receipts rise 14 percent
Oklahoma City reports postal receipts for 1625 increased by 14 percent from the previous year. In Be ggs the 1935 cotton crop boosted Okmulgee County to about 2 million dollars in value.
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Oklahoma City
Beggs
Okmulgee County
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