First Governor Charles N Haskell Dies in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City July 5 Charles Nathaniel Haskell Oklahoma's first governor died at 7 25 am in his Skirvin hotel suite age 73 pneumonia was given as the cause after a paralytic stroke left him semi conscious since noon yesterday flags at the state capitol were half mast the legislature planned to recess for the day Mrs Haskell and two daughters Frances Eamondson of San Antonio and Jane Richardson of New York were at their homes Haskell built railroads that helped open Oklahoma and later became a noted oil businessman in New York City
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Charles Nathaniel Haskell
Oklahoma
Skirvin Hotel
Muskogee
Virgin Lands
Second Farmers Auction Set for July 12 at Ada
Announcement for the second sale by the Farmers' Sales organization to be held on Wednesday July 12 at the county fair ground near the city lake Ada. Items invited include livestock poultry buggies wagons tools furniture appliances books radios and many farm and home goods. Sellers urged to list early with Hack Huddles ton Roy Fisher Joe Hill R V Dixon Les Branscome or Luke Dodds.
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Luke Dodds
Roosevelt Stands Firm on Dollar Stabilization Clash
President Roosevelt rejects immediate dollar stabilization demanded by the gold bloc. He sends Lawrence Steinhardt to London for fresh talks as World Economic Conference stalemate continues. Roosevelt aims for a permanent currency basis after domestic stabilization and notes limits on using a stabilization fund.
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Community canning room aids Red Cross supply
The Choctaw Cotton Oil plant office building hosts a community canning kitchen on Townsend avenue. Heat hinders vegetable supply, but residents with garden produce are urged to use the space. Mr. and Mrs. McNeil supervise with tables, shelves, a pressure cooker, sink and water. Proceeds assist the Red Cross storehouse next winter, with portions of beans tomatoes and corn already prepared.
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Justice court hearings in July and burglary cases
Tommie Williams faces a July 14 preliminary hearing for larceny of an automobile after a arrest by authorities in Justice Court. George Hendricks and Prentice Pruitt pleaded guilty to burglary related to a Frank Marion home robbery in Lawrence. Hubert Turner and Cecil Meredith charged with second degree burglary for a Stonewall hardware store break in. Nesbitt, a deserter from Battery B, 13th Field Artillery, surrendered after traveling from Florida to Kansas and beyond.
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Frank Marion
Lawrence
Hubert Turner
Cecil Meredith
Garrett & Son Hardware
Stonewall
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Texas
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Fort Carrancas
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Kansas
ICR approves St. Louis-San Francisco line abandonment north of Jennings
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the St. Louis-San Francisco railway to abandon a two mile branch north of Jennings Ohio. The line served oil refineries which have since been abandoned.
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Ohlo
Ada County Fourth Celebrated Without Accidents
Ada and Pontotoc county residents enjoyed a safe Fourth of July with no serious mishaps. Ada Chamber of Commerce sponsored events at Wintersmith park drawing several thousand visitors and about 4000 for the fireworks. A parade featured horses and bicycles with Joy Hays’s saddle horse named best and Charley Auten earning best outfit honors.
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Farmers Waiting for More Blank Contracts in Pontotoc
Pontotoc county cotton reduction program committeemen work in districts awaiting additional contract blanks from Washington DC. They urge farmers to stake off land slated for pledge to plow cotton under and record all activity so only filling and signing remains when blanks arrive.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Light Death Toll In Oklahoma on the Fourth
A Fourth of July report from Oklahoma notes one drowning, a man shot by an irate husband, and an unidentified youth killed in a railroad freight car accident in Oklahoma City. Three people were injured in a Talihina airplane crash.
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Miami
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Cowherd
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Quinton
Jack Wilson
Letha Wofford
Buffalo
Wilson
Oklahoma Governor defies federal bridge judgment
Oklahoma Governor Murray denounces Judge Pollock’s $168,000 ruling in the Denison-Durant Red River toll bridge case as unconstitutional and nullifies payment while in office. He cites lack of jurisdiction under the Constitution and Eleventh Amendment and defends the state’s litigation strategy and counsel involved.
Turner Sets New Transcontinental Air Race Record
Colonel Roscoe Turner wins the cross country race from New York to Los Angeles in 11 hours 30 minutes, beating his own record by over an hour as Jimmie Wedell finishes second. Amelia Earhart withdraws from the race after poor performance and strong headwinds.
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Fort Worth boy fights illness amid long hospital stay
A ten year old from Clinton Wyoming is hospitalized in Fort Worth with his thirty eighth fracture. Friends around the hospital have known him since he broke his first bone over eight years ago.
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Tex
Clinton Wyfite
Children’s Hospital
Nhrses
Dooley Family Killed in Crossing Crash Near Bivins
Five members of an east Texas family died when their car was demolished by a passenger train at a P A grade crossing near Bivins Texas. Victims were William Dooley 38 his wife Mattie 35 daughters Arnie 16 Thelma 12 and son W L Dooley 11.
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Oklahoma to defy $168,000 judgment in Red River bridge case
Federal Judge John C. Pollock said the state of Oklahoma plans to ignore a $168,000 judgment unless an appeal reverses the court. He noted Governor Murray had declared the state would not comply and asked what action would follow.
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Precinct Officials Appointed for July 11 Vote
County election board completes appointment of precinct election boards for the July 11 election on the 3.2 beer legalization proposal. Supplies will be placed in ballot boxes and distributed to precinct officials on Thursday and Saturday. Polls will close at 6 in rural areas and 7 in cities with tallying by yes or no after closing. Results expected early evening from smaller boxes.
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Oklahoma
County Election Board
Ardmore Indian Creates Scene In Wrestling Bout
Charleston papers report Chief Chewchii a 225 pound Ardmore Oklahoma Indian was disqualified after strangling his opponent Lee Wreof 235 of St Louis and kicking him. Police intervened when Chewchii attacked a spectator snatching and chewing the hat.
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Ardmore
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Chenchki
Ada City Water Income Drops to Five-Year Low
Water rentals for the Ada city for the year ending June 30 totaled 44797.14 versus 49815.16 the prior year, the lowest since five years ago. Monthly figures show steady declines though April rose above the previous year, with a summer rate of 1 dollar minimum for 3000 gallons and 10 cents per 1000 gallons thereafter through September 15.
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Ada
World Economic Conference to Adjourn Likely Tomorrow
London officials say the world economic conference will wind up soon with a recess proposed by Dutch PM Hendryk Colijn. The American delegation favors a recess as Hull and Moley discuss a possible international dollar as a currency stabilizer during exchange fluctuations.
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Repeal Campaign Heats Arkansas Votes in July 18 Election
In Arkansas the repeal fight centers on the July 18 ballot with prohibitions leaders and repeal advocates predicting victory. Speeches span rural hamlets and hill country while WWI hero Alvin York supports the dry side. Governor Futrell links outcome to 3.2 beer legislation.
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Buffalo bull halts traffic near Grand Junction
In a reminiscence of pioneer days a buffalo blocked the roadway west of Grand Junction Colorado refusing to let cars pass.
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Grand Junction
Colo
Roosevelt proposes international dollar to guide exchange later
London July 5 AP President Roosevelt reportedly suggested an international dollar as a measuring rod during fluctuating exchange rates to aid the world economic conference. American officials said the idea, not an actual currency, could help stabilize talks until currencies like the dollar and pound are fixed again.
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That Girl is Every Port on Constitution Cruise
Yeoman F. A. Majerowski of the old frigate Constitution wed Miss Doris Virginia Johnson from Aberdeen Washington. She plans to accompany the ship from port to port on its patriotic cruise, joining the couple on the voyage.
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Constitution
Doris Virginia Johnson
Aberdeen
Wash
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