Ada National Guard Mobilizes For Fort Sill Encampment
Capt. Elbert H. Reed announced an unexpected mobilization of the First Battalion including Holdenville, Roff, Wewoka, Ada and McAlester batteries. About seventy men, armed and equipped, gathered at Wewoka for a test march and 150 rounds of 37 mm ammunition were fired. The encampment at Fort Sill is planned for August with trucks ferrying units, possibly moving Battery C in two sections.
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Reed
Wewoka
Fort Sill
Elbert H. Reed
Oklahoma National Guard
National Guard
Holdenville
Roff
McAlester
Ada
Reimbursement Sought Over County Cash Theft
County Attorney W. W. Stanfield filed a formal request with the board of Pontotoc County Commissioners asking that Treasurer Fred McKay reimburse the county treasury $491 missing from the safe months ago. The move hinges on a state law requiring reimbursement after semi annual checks.
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Board of County Commissioners
Fred McKay
Pontotoc County
Treasury
W. W. Stanfield
A. A. Caldwell
George Collins
John All
Willard Anderson
Stanfield
McKoy
T. E. Vaughan
Man Worried Until He Got Trousers Back
W L Steele of Marlow Oklahoma awoke near Ada ball park to find his trousers missing containing 93 cents and his car key. He later recovered the clothes about 50 yards west of the ball park and Clint Clark was taken into custody charged with petty larceny. arraignment had not occurred.
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Marlow
Okla
Ada Ball Park
Steele
Marvin R. Wells
Clint Clark
Clark
Hoyt Driskill
Convicted Forger Nathan Owens Flown to California
Nathan Owens, a convicted forger, returned from a weekend trip to California last week. The trip ended with Owens in county jail, where he remains in custody as details are scarce.
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California
Nathan Owens
Negro Gone Chickens Safer At Pontotoc County
Lee Flowers a juvenile offender born circa 1897 was returned to the Boley boys training school after prior escapes and recent living as a woods resident east of Pontotoc. School officials declined admission due to crowding but later accepted him to receive education and training.
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Lee Flowers
Boley
Pontotoc County
United States
Boby
George Ford pleads not guilty in East Main Hotel murder
George Ford pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the fatal Monday night shooting of his wife Mae Ford at the East Main hotel which they operated. A preliminary hearing is set for Thursday in the district court. Raymond Moore is held as a material witness. The couple resided at 401 East Main and the body was taken to Keith Funeral Chapel.
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George Ford
Mae Ford
East Main
John Boyce McKeel
S. W. Hill
A. W. Oliver
Ford
Clyde Kaiser
Alvis Jones
W. W. Stanfield
Raymond Moore
Fiere
Amarillo
Eula Blocker
Kaiser
E. Main
Four heirs await treasure chests from old consul's estate
Oklahoma City reports that four daughters of a pioneer await three brass treasure chests found in a Wheeling attic by attorney C. W. Clift. The chests, belonging to Louis S. Delaplaine, include 18th century gold and silver items and a Queen Victoria gift, part of an estate valued over 100000 dollars.
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Oklahoma City
United States
British Guiana
C. W. Clift
Wheeling
W. Va
Clift
Louis S. Delaplaine
Oklahoma
D. W. Osterfund
Christine Cramer
Winifred Abbott
Tulsa
Preston la Bau
Hollywood
Cal
Henry L. Hazlett
Delaplaine
Warnetta O'Donnell
Cliff
Graysville
Ohio
Finding of gun near Griffith murder site disputed
County Attorney O B Martin said a pistol found about a mile from where Jessie and Zexia Griffith were slain could not be the murder weapon. The .38 caliber gun does not match the .32 caliber pistol used on the Griffith sisters.
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Newkirk
Okla
O. B. Martin
Jessie
Zexia Griffith
Blackwell
Griffith
Martin
Tonkawa
Don Muruer Hecathc
Raymond Trapp
Ed Cox
Oklahoma City
Kansas
Dave Sinner
Roy le Croix
Griffith Sisters
Warrant Issued For Baby Show Promoter John Stern
A warrant for the arrest of John Stern on embezzlement charges involving about 246 dollars tied to a baby show was issued. The complaint, filed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars post sponsoring the event, says Stern offered to run the show at no cost in return for a share of proceeds, then disappeared after most receipts were recorded. The VFW carried on the event at its own expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stern
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Otio Davidson
Stern
WEW
Davidson
Court Upholds Garnishment Act in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City July 16 The state supreme court upheld the 1925 garnishment law ruling state employees are subject to salary garnishment. Dan Perry and other statehouse staff sought to restrain Frank C. Carter former state auditor from withholding 25 percent of impounded wages.
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Oklahoma City
State Supreme Court
Dan Perry
Statehouse
Board of Affirs
Frank C. Carter
Greatest returns for the amount invested
A compact note from the classifieds highlights strong value for investors seeking high returns on limited capital. It points to cost effective options and reliable performance prospects for savvy buyers.
House Debates Adjournment Move in Split Vote
Washington July 16. The House tabled a resolution to force adjournment next Tuesday by 111 to 48. The measure offered by Rep Deen of Pennsylvania was declared nondebatable, but Rep O Connor of New York moved to table it and won on a voice vote with six Democrats and two Republicans switching sides. Rep Woodrum of Virginia voiced support for quick adjournment.
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Washington
House
Congress
Representative Deen
D-Pa
Representative O'Connor
New York
Burns
O'Connor
Deen
Woodrum
D-Va
Talmadge Plans Presidential Run With Illinois Campaign Start
Jacksonville report quotes Governor Eugene Talmadge of Georgia saying he will seek the Democratic nomination for president and will open his campaign in Illinois in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acksonville
Fla
Jacksonville Journal Today
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Illinois
Heirloom Chests Found in Wheeling Hidden Room
Tulsa reports no secret about brass chests of heirlooms found in a hidden attic in Wheeling West Virginia announced by attorney C W Clift. Heirs including Mrs Lee Abbott said the search revealed a Delaplaine family collection of silver gold service furniture and other heirlooms once part of the Hazlett estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Wheeling
W. Va
C. W. Clift
Oklahoma City
Lee Abbott
Henry L. Hazlett
Hazlett
Louis S. Delaplains
British Guiana
Goalgate Girl to Fare Murder Trial
Beatrice Wolfe, 19, was ordered held for trial after a preliminary hearing on a charge of murdering W. E. Burr, an Ada oil field worker fatally stabbed in a tourist cabin here the night of June 30 following a hamburger argument. The Coalgate girl offered no defense testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Beatrice Wolfe
W. E. Burr
Ada
Coalgate
State WPA white collar program proposed for Oklahoma
The largest white collar WPA plan in Oklahoma seeks 2.8 million dollars for surveys and research in mineralogy biology conservation social science and more submitted by the University of Oklahoma. Tulsa would hire 55 workers for a symphony. 24 southeastern Oklahoma groups seek 700 dam constructions. another project plans 105090 sanitary toilets. Active labor caseload reported at 127416.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Works Progress
University of Oklahoma
WPA
Tulsa
Planning Board and Historical Society
Southeastern Oklahoma
Works Progress Director
Apportionment of Primary Aid for Oklahoma County Schools
Ray Stegall, county superintendent, reports 74 900 in primary aid funds from the state general school fund allocated by House Bill 212. The eight month August to March aid will be distributed among districts, with Ada receiving 27 428 and Franks-Onward 1 812 among others and separate schools for negro children receiving 2 205.
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Ray Stegall
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Latta
Lula
McCalls Chapel
Vaness
Francis
Byng
Fitzhugh
Rebee
Maxwell
Galey
Parish Chapel
Center
Egypt
Oakman
Happyland
Black Rock
Denny
Conway
Homer
Ada
Pickett
Colbert
Union Valley
Ahloso
Lovelady
Stonewall
Frisco
Rocky Chapel
Lightning Ridge
Hart
Colberg
Roff
Laxton
Jesse
Sunshine
Owl Creek
Cedar Grove
Worstell
Lawrence
Pecan Grove
Steedman
Blue Mound
Red Oak
Yeager
Summers Shapes
Jones Chapel
Walnut Grove
Wilson
Brookhaven
High Hill
Franks-Onward
Burrow
Harvey Plans Presidential Bid Backing Huey Long
Monte Ne Arkansas July 15 William H. Coin Harvey famed silver advocate from Bryan era moves toward another presidential bid and would back Huey Long if the Louisiana dictator accepts the Liberty Party platform. He still supports bi metallicism while warning usury with capital U threatens civilization.
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Monte NE
Ark
William H
Harvey
William Jennings Bryan
Huey F. Long
Bryan
Liberty Party
Long
Louisiana
Liberty
Chamber hears soil erosion program at weekly meeting
The Chamber of Commerce heard a soil erosion program led by J B Hill. Ray Corbin described runoff and soil loss from the state, urging action. S D Lowe discussed Sandy Creek watershed signups and soil decline affecting low lands. W B Johnson reviewed county farming since 1907 and cotton losses, calling on businessmen to support soil conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
J. B. Hill
Agricultural Committee
Ray Corbin
Vaness
W. R. Corbin
S. D. Lowe
Vaness High School
Sandy Creek
W. B. Johnson
Packing Tomatoes in the Ozark Region This Season
Faycettville Ark July 11 A normal pack of about 3 000 000 cases of tomatoes is estimated for the Ozark region this season by Jack Paris secretary of the Ozark Packing corporation The pack should begin around August 10 to 15 three weeks later than usual A total set acreage of 54270 is reported for the region but the crop will be no more than 6 percent of normal due to late spring cool weather and heavy rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Ark
Ozark Region
Jack Paris
The
Ozark Packing Corporation
Capitol Flags Costly At The U S Capitol
Winds and rain have worn out seven sets of flags at the U S Capitol since this congress began. Flags fly over four staffs with east and west entrances racing day and night. Senate and House flags come down only during adjournments.
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Washington
United States Capitol
Capitol
Senate
House
Three Arraignees For Possession Of Untaxed Whiskey
Three defendants faced arraignment before United States commissioner W C Edwards on charges of violating internal revenue laws by possessing untaxed whiskey. Floyd Ward pleaded guilty and must post 3000 bond or await sentencing in Muskogee. Mr and Mrs Murray were arraigned for possession of untaxed whiskey and other containers. Mrs Murray was released while Mr Murray pled guilty and posted 3000 bond or awaited sentencing. Deputies found incriminating evidence in a car by the cafe near Fittstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Edwards
United States
Internal Revenue
Floyd Ward
Oil Center
Ward
Muskogee
R. H. Murray
Skunks Have Law With Them In Baltimore
Mason Startt of Garri son boulevard faces a legal snag as six skunks occupy a lumber pile under his porch. Police say firing a gun in the city is illegal, and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals rules out humane eviction without the animals cooperation. Startt contemplates shooting as a last resort but remains constrained by law.
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Baltimore
Mason Startt
the Society For the Prevention of
Startt
Python and Lion Attack Trainers at Buck Camp
In Amityville July 18 two jungle animals the python and a male lion attacked two trainers at Frank Buck's wild animal camp. Otis Lloyd was coiled by the 26 foot python as it was moved from a Malay cage and Stuart Roe was slashed by the lion before handlers subdued the animals. Both men were taken to Reed hospital with Lloyd listed as critically injured.
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Amityville
N. Y
Frank Buck
Otis Lloyd
Lloyd
Stuart Roe
Reed Hospital
Tloyd
Doe and Roe Guilty in Unlawful Building Case
John Doe and Richard Roe appeared before Justice A. W. Oliver charged with letting a building for an unlawful purpose. They pleaded guilty and paid a total of 111.90 in fines and costs, then left, with the judge, who had never seen them before, not planning to inquire further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe
Richard Roe
A. W. Oliver
Oliver
Doe
Roe
Grain supply changes in bushels across crops
New York July 15 report shows wheat up 616000 bushels, corn up 416000, oats up 190000, rye down 304000, barley down 370000. The visible supply of American grain details shifts by crop and destination.
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New York
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Court of Justice
W. L. Steele
Ball Park
Mito
West Virginia
U. S
Talmadge
Goalgate
Ozark
A. M. Jones
Capitol Guard
America
White House
S Ft. &Z
Pytron
Lior
John
Richard
First National Bank
G. J. Morton
R. W. Simpson
8. K. Grant
F. C. Norris
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