Sapiro abandons suit for a million against Gar King
Aaron Sapiro withdraws libel suit against Henry Ford after Ford apologizes in Dearborn Independent. Settlement terms not published. Sapiro says no compensation demanded and he is satisfied. Ford and Morgan dispute personal knowledge of paid articles. Sapiro notes Ford did not participate in publication.
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Sapiro
Gar King
Ford
Dearborn
Robert Morgan
Berkeley
California
Harry Dunn
Henry Ford
Sapiro Ford Libel Suit Settled Without Cash Reward
Aaron Sapiro announced settlement of his one million dollar libel suit against Henry Ford. The case stemmed from Ford publication articles accusing Sapiro of conspiratorial coop marketing to control U S agriculture. Settlement rests on a Ford statement and Sapiro’s apology without any money changing hands.
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Chicago
Aaron Sapiro
Henry Ford
Sapiro
Ford
Deaborn Independert
Independent
President Coolidge attends South Dakota farmers picnic in Ardmore
President Coolidge joins farmers from South Dakota Nebraska and Wyoming at Ardmore South Dakota for a midday picnic. He listens as Gov. Bulow calls tariff revision to aid agriculture and Sen. Norbeck defends free enterprise remarks amid a lively two sided tariff discussion.
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Ardmore
S. D
Coolidge
Gov. Bulow
South Dakota
Norbeck
Nebraska
Wyoming
Auxiliary Units Meet at Shawnee Convention
The Fourth Pt Auxiliary at Shawnee hosted the Bernard unit No. 16 convention with leaders from Ada Bristow Chander Drumright and other towns in attendance. Officers elected include Lola Beale Chamberlin Sapulpa president and Omar Payne Konawa first vice president with plans for the national Paris convention and Guthrie state meeting.
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Bernard Case
Shawnee
Fourth Pt
J 12
J. P. Arnold
L. Opperud
Blackwell
Departmenta
Promeee
Jack Lane
Bartlesville
le Petit Chapeau
le Pitit Chapeau
Olive Colaw
Bristow
Bernice Parker
Olive C. Colan
W. Guppy
Chaplin
Lola Beale Chamberlin
Paris
Omar Payne
Wewoka
Petit Salon No
Ruby Buchanan
Stroud
Vic Looney
Ada
la Concierge
la Petite Activeste
A. F. Eidson
Konawa
le Aumonier
Marble Graham
Drumright
la Petite
Guthrie
Legion
Magnolia Petroleum Conspiracy Arrests At WeWoka Plant
In WeWoka Oklahoma on July 18 authorities announced virtually the entire Magnolia Petroleum Co plant force was rounded up. Homer H. Bishop said eight men were charged with conspiracy to steal gasoline from the plant and a cooperating dealer, John Morgan, allegedly bought stolen gas below market price. Names withheld pending further case development.
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Wewoka
Seminole County
Magnolia Petroleum Co
Here
Homer H. Bishop
Bishop
Charles Bladden
John Morgan
Busby Holds Court At WeWoka Nine To Pen
WeWoka will send nine prisoners to the state penitentiary at McAlester for sentences ranging from one to six years. Ten prisoners were moved earlier. Keith Decker will begin a four year term with no appeal. Fred Croxton faces two years and plans for a possible new trial. Jim Turner drew five years for auto theft. County attorney Homer H. Bishop secured four consecutive convictions. Judge Ore Busby presided.
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Wewoka
State Penitentiary
McAlester
Keith Decker
O. B. Harris
Seminole
Fred Croxton
Croxton
W. O. Nelson
Jim Turner
Homer H. Bishop
Ore] Busby
Ada
Job Seekers Persist in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City officials report continued applicant flood to state house offices despite announcements that all positions are filled. Job seekers visit department headquarters and pursue certificates from the United States educational bureau while clubs and individual demands persist.
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Oklahoma City
Capitol
State House
United States Educational Bureau
Gulta-Percha Discovery by Dr Thomas W Evans
Dr. Thomas W. Evans, a Lancaster Pennsylvania dentist, discovered Gulta-Percha while seeking a substitute for gold foil in tooth filings. The finding expanded dental filling materials and reflected 19th century material science progress.
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Thomas W. Evans
Lancaster, Penn
Dark Cloud May Have Lining
Elmer Hawkins an Oklahoma City fire salesman, convicted of manslaughter in 1998 and sentenced to five years, escaped 18 years ago, lived as W. C. Brown in Texas and Oklahoma City, and after 300 supporters petitioned Governor Johnston, Hawkins received parole.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Elmer Hawkins
Hawkins
Texas
W. C. Brown
Henry S. Johnston
Caddo County
Ten More Deaths in Heat Wave Across East
Ten additional deaths were caused today by a heat wave sweeping eastern states, raising total fatalities to over 70 since the heat began. New York City reported four deaths, followed by two in Philadelphia, with single deaths in New York state Ansonia Connecticut Buffalo New York and Woonsocket Rhode Island. Tomorrow’s forecast remains hot with a chance of showers.
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Associated Press
New York City
Philadelphia
New York
New Jersey
Ansonia
Mill Creek Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested Near Crime Scene
The fifth suspect in the First National Bank of Mill Creek robbery was captured early today eleven miles north of Tishomingo, within a mile of where the robbers ditched their car while pursued by officers.
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Tishomingo
First National Bank of
Mill Creek
Here
Earlsboro oil well erupts in first major gusher
In Earlsboro Oklahoma the Barns dall corporation No. 2 Gibson gushed into the field near section 4-9-5 spraying ground for about a half mile. The golden flow halted nearby derricks due to fire risk. One hundred workers heaved the flow under control after ten days of production and a nitro shot Friday night increased output from sand at 4,205 feet.
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Skelly Oil Company
Spencer
Wilcox
Tidal-Osage Oil Company
Barker
Earlsbboro
Earlsboro
Greater
Seminole Pool
Barnsdall Corporation No
Gibson
Banker to Face Retrial in Bank Violation Case
J B Simmons former president of the defunct First State Bank Jenks must stand trial next September on charges of receiving a 222.40 deposit from C R Fray on July 3 1926 while the bank was insolvent The mistrial followed a jury refusal to acquit after Judge Robert Hudson instructed a verdict of not guilty and unable to reach a decision.
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Tulsa
J. B. Simmons
First State Bank
Jenks
Simmons
Robert Hudson
District Court
Hudson
C. R. Fray
Jenks Icegan
Jenks Bank
A. F. Moss
Holloway Again Heads Oklahoma Government in Governor's Absence
Lieutenant Governor W. J. Holloway will serve as acting governor for about two days while Governor Johnston attends Oklahoma day at a grain rate hearing in Wichita Kansas on July 22. Holloway previously filled the role for four hours during the governor's May trip to Siloam Springs Arkansas for a cornerstone event at John Brown College.
Big state brag about crops sparks heated argument
A comic exchange from the Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph has two brothers from Iowa and California arguing which state grows the largest crops. The Californian claims oranges so big a team of mules is needed for peeling while the Iowan retorts that Iowa grows corn so tall that stalks must be pulled down to let the moon pass.
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Iowa
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Shaw Cites Economy in State Treasury Oversight
Oklahoma City July 18 state treasurer A S J Shaw continues his economical program by scrutinizing expenditures. He approved a claim for car fare but reduced it to the cost of a bus ride between two towns after learning the official’s auto was down for repairs, cutting the claim by 20 dollars.
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Oklahoma City
A. S. J. Shaw
Shaw
Oklahoma
Four Held in Madill on Robbery Charges
Four defendants Andy Shores Frisco railroad employee Bob Shaw Oklahoma Gas and Electric employee Mrs Elva Moses and Parlee Moses are jailed awaiting arraignment before Judge M E Ewing. They face robbery charges for the Madill Grain and Elevator company the Hi-Way service station and the Henry Fitch service station last Wednesday night. Sheriff Edd Long and Police Chief Crockett Long led the arrests after fingerprint work by W E Dodson of Durant.
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Madill
F. J. Kim
Marshall County
M. E. Ewing
Andy Shores
Frisco Railroad
Bob Shaw
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Elva Moses
Parlee Moses
Madill Grain and Elevator Company
Hi-Waly
Henry Fitch
W. E. Dodson
Durant
Edd Long
Crockett Long
Oklahoma Supreme Court Will Not Appeal Owens Case
Chief Justice Fred P. Branson announced the Oklahoma Supreme Court will not seek a writ of prohibition from the U S Supreme Court in the Owens case. He said the writ against Judge Van Valkenburgh, who released Owens and set October 12 for the final hearing, would not be pursued.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
O. C. Owens
Fred P. Branson
Justice Branson
Muskogee
van Valkenburgh
Owens
State House
Branson
Leon Hirsch
Supreme Court
Key resigns from OklaR gmans campaign seeks funds
W S Key announces plans to resign as general manager of Oklahomans Inc and shift to the oil business while continuing work without pay. Tulsa directors weigh a fall fundraising drive and a successor as Key defends against political machine charges.
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Key
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Oklahomans, Inc
General Shakeup Looms in Indiana Politics
Indiana politics faces a push for a special session after the Indianapolis Times published documents tied to D. C. Stephenson. Marion County leaders plan impeachment after all documents are released, with discussions of clearing Indiana’s name from alleged corruption.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
D. C. Stephenson
Indianapolis Times
Marion County
Ed Jackson
Boyd Curley
The
Times
Stephenson
Lloyd O. Hill
Robert H. Moore
Michigan City
Walter H. Daly
Daly
Moore
Jackson-Stephenson
Cotton Consumption for June Reaches High Mark
The census bureau reports June cotton use rose to 662,630 lint bales and 70,041 linters, up from May figures of 633,024 lint and 72,766 linters. On hand June 30, consuming establishments held 1,607,678 lint bales and 217,285 linters, versus May 31 totals of 1,794,284 lint and 225,417 linters.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Canton Police Chief Convicted of Murder
Former Canton, Ohio police chief S A Lengel was found guilty of the murder of editor Don R Mellett. The jury of four hours recommended mercy after deliberating until 5 30 p m. Lengel was linked to a plot in which four others, including a subordinate, face penitentiary terms. Floyd Streitenberger testified Lengel knew of plans to beat Mellett in retaliation for editorial attacks. The beating plan miscarried and Mellett was shot.
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Associated Press
Canton
Ohio
S. A. Lengel
Don R. Mellett
Lengel
Floyd Streitenberger
Lenger
Mellett
Police Department
Levine hires British flyer for transatlantic return
London July 15. Charles A. Levine sponsor of Clarence D. Chamberlin's flight is said to have offered Capt. Lancaster of the royal air forces reserves to pilot the Columbia back to the United States. Maurice Dorehin reportedly signed a year contract with Levine for 150000 to fly the Columbia. Dorehin's own voyage spurred protests in France over his acceptance and Levine's offer.
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London
Charles A. Levine
Clarence D. Chamberlin
New York
Germany
Daily Express
Lancaster
British
Royal Air Forces Reserves
United States
Maurice Dorehin
Charles Avine
Dorehin
France
Levine
Sons of Satan Not Organized In State
Oklahoma City July 15. Miss Ana Lee Roberts, assistant secretary of state, said the Sons of Satan has not applied for a state charter. She denied any charter denial and stated she had never heard of the organization before, receiving calls from across the state about the matter.
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Oklahoma City
The
Sons of Satan
Ana Lee Roberts
Miss Roberts
Jail Friendship Sparks Release From Owens Aid
Oklahoma City July 13 A jail friendship between O O Owens Tulsa county legislator and oil man and John Shelton of Oklahoma City led to Shelton's release from the Oklahoma county jail Owens serving a year for contempt of the state supreme court was freed Monday by a federal writ of habeas corpus Shelton's children are sick and Owens volunteered to pay his $139 fine for a livor charge conviction
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Oklahoma City
O. O. Owens
Tulsa
John Shelton
Shelton
Oklahoma County
Owens
State Supreme Court
Wanette Votes Light Franchise For OG&E
Wanette voters approved a light and power franchise for Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company of Oklahoma City. The firm recently installed high power lines in the area and pledges service soon. Wanette also authorized sewer bonds and additional water bonds this summer.
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Wanette
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company of
Oklahoma City
Alabama Man Electrocuted for Murder at Kilby Prison
Clyde Reese Bache lor was electrocuted at Kilby Prison Montgomery this morning for the murder of his father in law Judge Lamar Smith at Wetumka last August. The current through his body began at 12 43 a m and he was pronounced dead at 12 52.
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Kilby
Montgomery
Ala
Clyde Reese Bachelor
Inlaw
Lamar Smith
Wetumka
Toff ana the 17th Century World’s Famous Poisoner
Italian woman Toff ana rose to notoriety in the 17th century as the era’s most infamous poisoner. Historical records credit her with over 600 victims before she was captured and executed.
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Toffana
Byrd Says He and Pass Are Pioneers of Atlantic Air Lanes
Commander Richard E. Byrd and his five companions returned to New York to a roaring crowd as the Macon greeted them after their transatlantic flight. Lindbergh joined the reception along with Chamberlin and Acosta amid cheers, gun salutes, and water sprays, while Byrd called the voyage a pioneer effort needed to map future air routes over the Atlantic.
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Byrd
Europe
New York
Lindbergh
Richard E. Byrd
Atlantic
Battery
Macon
Com
America
Clarence Chamberlin
Columbia
Governor’s Island
Charles A. Lindbergh
Cam
Bert Acosta
George Neville
Bernt Balchen
Norway. Com
Chamberlin
Paul Waner Heads National League Hitting Leaders
Ada fans celebrate Paul Waners fast start with the Pittsburgh Pirates as he leads the National League in hits doubles and triples while ranking high in RBIs leading the league in his second Pirates season. His average sits at 391 after Friday's game as Green notes Waners rise.
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Ada
Paul Waner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Paul
Pirates
Barnhart
Harris
Associated Press
Green
Governor Gets Strange Requests From People
Oklahoma City report notes that residents often expect the governor to have power over national military service. R L Sullivan, secretary to Gov Henry S Johnston, says a Texas mother asked to remove her son from the U S Army. He explains the governor cannot control army service.
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Oklahoma City
Henry S. Johnston
R. L. Sullivan
el Paso
Texas
United States Army
Sullivan
Farmers Week at Oklahoma A and M College Planned
Camp comforts are planned for Farmers Week at Oklahoma A and M College from August 2. Water for drinking and gas for cooking will be available for campers with equipment. Provisions will be made to carry away refuse daily as farmers attend programs at low cost after bringing their own camping gear.
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Stillwater
Farmers
Oklahom A. and M. College
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