Osage Indians Seek Increase in Payments From Tribal Funds
Washington January 25 The Osage delegation seeks legislative action to boost payments from tribal funds for minors and restricted members. Proposed changes raise minor allowances from 2000 to 4000 dollars yearly and grant 1000 dollars to parents or guardians quarterly for each restricted member. The plan would also set 500 dollars quarterly for parents with no other income and allow increases as needed. Over 1 million in cash and Liberty bonds are in the treasury for the tribe. There are 2229 Osage shares valued at 11900 dollars per share last year.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Beloved Sister Mrs. Francis Johnson Dies at 61
Mrs. Francis Johnson, born in Texas, died at 61 after a life of 25 years serving in the Lord. Funeral at 2:00 at the home of Mrs. John Sweeney, 601 N Broadway, with burial at Rose Gate Cemetery. Siblings in Christ sign the tribute.
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Francis Johnson
Texas
Our Lord
Jesus
John Sweeney
N. Broadway
Rose- Gate
Jesus Christ
Eleair
Christ
Earnest Pullem
BR. A. Barringer
Elizabeth Admire
Cordie Chowning
Dier
Henry Sweeney
Less Sweeney
State schools show big growth in Oklahoma
Oklahoma education figures for 1922-23 show per pupil costs in non independent districts at 25.81 and high school costs at 82.66. Enrollment rose 19 258 with daily attendance up 9 219 amid district consolidation and bus service. Superintendent M A Nash noted record gains in enrollment versus population.
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Oklahoma City
State Department of Education
Department
Oklahoma
M. A. Nash
Ehoots
Nash
Stringer Named Democrat Chair at Pontotoc Meeting
About 80 delegates attended the Pontotoc County Democratic convention where C. W. Stringer of Tyrola was named chairman and Mrs. Clay Jones of Roff as vice chairwoman with L. R. Clark of Ada as secretary treasurer. The body adopted a resolution praising District Judge J. W. Bolen, denouncing political enemies, and urging publication in The Ada Evening News and the Daily Oklahoman.
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C. W. Stringer
Tyrola
Deii
County Peaces
Clay Jones
Roff
L. R. Clark
Ada
Jesse S. Bonds
Allen
Pontotoc County
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Woodrow Wilson
J. W. Bolen
P. S
Ada Evening News
Daily
Oklahoman
Russell surveys county rural high schools for recognition
State high school inspector Russell and county superintendent A Floyd toured rural schools this week finding most meet standards. Fourteen rural centers outside the independent district would be recommended for credits sought. Total enrollment across rural high schools reached 278 with progress noted. W Herring of East Central college faculty joined the inspection for model school plan.
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Lather
Cout Ae
Ofra
Herring
East Central
Satin
Russell
Floyd
Marland Oil sells shares to Morgan & Co in New York
The Marland Oil Company announced in New York on January 25 that it sold 200000 shares of previously unissued stock to J P Morgan & Co. and granted Morgan an option on a further stake. The moves align with further Standard Oil industry activity.
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New York
Marland Oil Co
J. P. Morgan & Co
Morgan Company
Gan
Cattle Do Not Freeze Supper the Winthire Tor Tortures
An unclear, cryptic note appears to reference cattle and torture, but the meaning and entities are not discernible from the fragment. No definite event, person, or organization can be established from the text provided.
Floyd Announces Selections for County Meet
Floyd releases list of selections for the annual track and literary meet to be held in April. The notice aims to give students time to prepare and arrange participation in the event.
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Fieyd
Tig Pi
Former Oklahoma Leader Found Dead on Hollywood Beach
The body of Mrs. George M. Sheeler, 64, past grand world chief of the Pythian Sisters and a member of the Oklahoma lodge, was found yesterday in the surf along a Hollywood beach. Police reported no immediate cause of death.
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Los Angeles
George M. Sheeler
The
Pythian Sisters
Oklahoma Lodge
Hollywood
News Want Ad Offers Buy It Rent It Sell It
Fragmentary line promotes a newspaper classified service urging readers to buy rent or sell items through the News want ads. The brief hints at a marketplace function without specific listings or names.
Oklahoma Governor Signs Anti Klans Bill Amid Holiday Recess
Governor Tripp signed the anti klan bill into law reducing disguise and hooligan activity. The measure, effective ninety days after adjournment, bans wearing disguises for unlawful purposes and makes assault while disguised a felony with penalties up to $1,000 fine or one year in prison.
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Oklahoma City
Tripp
Union
Trapp
Michigan
Iowa
University students charged in Missoula post office robbery
Robert Ackler 19 Butte R A Heller 21 Boston and Bernard Ques nell 21 Kalispell Montana University of Montana students were arrested in Missoula charged with robbing the post office of 335000 in currency. The money, from Spokane to Missoula Trust Co, was hidden under a bridge and later recovered. Also named are Gus Harmon 27 Charleston Icy Dunlop 25 Kenny Emory McGuire 23 Sulphur Alice May Sweetman 19 Ada Tom Fulton 21 Ada Minnie Rogers 23 Ada.
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Butte
Mont
Robert Ackler
R. A. Heller
Boston
Bernard Quesnell
Kalistell
Montana
University of Montana At
Missoula River
Gus Harmon
Charleston
W. Va
Icy Dunlop
Kenny Emory McGuire
Sulphur
Alice May
Tman
Allen
Tom Fulton
Ada
Minnie Rogers
Oklahoma Senate to study Quapaw zinc lease grant amid Teapot scandal links
In Oklahoma City on January 25, a bill by Senator Courtland Fequay would require a senate inquiry into a lease on 2100 acres of Quapaw Indian land held by Heagle Picher Lead Co. and granted by the Interior Department in 1921. The measure also seeks deeper probe of W G Wahlberg testimony alleging $25,000 in Liberty bonds passed to William Zevely linked to Sinclair Oil.
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Oklahoma City
Poeecins
Fall
Quay
Soutwstern
Oklahoma
U United States Senate
Courtland M.feuquay
Chaudier
Teapot Home Naval Oil
W. G Wahlberg
Harry F. Sinclair
Sinclair Oil Coporation
Sinclair
William Zevely
Muskogee
Wahlberg
J. C. Walth
Heagle-Picher Lead Co
Quapaw Reservation
Interior Department
McNair Celebrates Twenty Third Year in Ada Frisco
Ada marks the 23rd anniversary of McNair’s arrival with the Frisco at Ada as the company grows. When opened December 17, 1900, he was the sole agent, and the line now employs 14 at two stations plus yard crews. His long tenure helped stabilize the railroad’s local business and retain patron support.
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McNair
Ada
Frisco
Mr. McNair
Painter jailed for drunk driving in Pittsburg County
Doc Butler, a local painter, was sentenced by Judge Melton to one year in prison and a $500 fine for driving an automobile while intoxicated. This first verdict on such charges in Pittsburg County followed a jury finding after Butler crashed his car into two other vehicles on a public highway.
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McAlester
Doc Butler
Melton
Oan
Pittsburg
Butler
Will West Held on Charge of Shooting
Will West was given a preliminary hearing before Justice Woolwine at Stonewall on Monday in connection with the shooting of Soma McCarty an Indian. He was bound over to the district court under a bond of 1500. Lee is reported to be recover y.
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Will. West
Woolwine
Stonewall
Soma McCarty
District Court
Lee
Creedier Couple Mourns Passing. Burial Planned
Mr and Mrs Creedier announce the death of a relative who died Saturday morning at 8 40 The body will be transported to Oakman cemetery for interment this afternoon.
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Creedier
West Sixth
Oakman Cemetery
Death of L O Kifer’s 20 month old child at home
Ruby, 20 months old, daughter of L O Kifer and wife, died Saturday evening at 5 30 at the family home on West Fourth street. The body will be taken to Conway cemetery this afternoon for interment. Mr Kifer, the father, is a member of the city police force.
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Ruby
L. O. Kifer
West Fourth Street
Conway Cemetery
Kifer
J M Morgan Dies At Center At 74
J M Morgan died at his Center home this morning at 6 30. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 3 at the home with interment in Ada Cemetery. He was 74 and survived by a wife two sons and two daughters. The family moved from Coalgate to Center about a year ago and he had many friends in the area.
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J. M. Morgan
Center
Ada
Coalgate
Mr. Morgan
Summers Chapel Weather Delays Farm Work and Social News
Heavy rain keeps farmers idle in Summers Chapel as events unfold in Ada visits and local gatherings. Elmer Floyd and family stayed with kin Friday through Sunday while Frank Hamilton's house burned last Sunday. Schools continue with good interest despite cold illnesses in the community.
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T. G. Summers
Ada
L. D. Haskins
Alvie Davenport
Elmer Floyd
M. R. Wood
L. D. Hasking
Willie Isaacs
Haskins
Mamie
Frank Hamilton
J. J. Burris
Sam Wood
Oklahoma City Indictment Quash Hearing Extended
Oklahoma City on January 25 reports a fourth continuance in the motion by former governor J. C. Walton to quash grand jury indictments against him. Walton said he needed the services of a lawyer to proceed with the case as the hearing was continued again.
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Oklahoma City
J. C. Walton
Attorney Delays Seen In Jogger HearingResumes After Lunch
A member of his joggk staff stayed out of the city while the attorney was expected to arrive late for today’s hearing. The hearing resumed later in the day after the anticipated arrival.
Muddy fields as Pierce family moves and neighbors speak
The report notes muddy conditions hindering work. Mr. Pierce and Willie Pierce plow while the Pierce family relocates one mile west of Parish Chapel. Neighbors welcome new residents and mention Mr Owens moving to Franks and a playful payoff.
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Mr. Pierce
Willie Pierce
Parish Chapel
Owens
Franks
Summers Chapel
Aged man struck by Ford driver after crossing tracks
Alex Berryman, 60 plus, was knocked down and run over near the Frisco depot as a Ford driven by A. Mails hit him. County attorney George Burris says a court of inquiry found sufficient facts to prosecute for reckless driving if Berryman dies. Berryman was taken to Breto hospital in favorable condition.
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A. Mails
Alex Berryman
Frisco
Berryman
George Burris
Burris
Mails
Breto Hospital
Expelled Miners to Be Given New Hearing
Alexander Howat former president of the Kansas miners and Thomas Myerscough of Pittsburgh expelled from the United Mine Workers on dual organization charges will face a hearing before the appeals and grievance committee Monday afternoon at two o'clock, announced at the miners convention in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Alexander Howat
Kansas Miners
Thomas Myerscough
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers of America
International Progressive Miners Committee
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