Oklahoma jailbreak gang claim Ark bank robbery
Five fugitives from Lansing prison admit the Black Rock bank robbery of June 16 in a letter to Oklahoma Publishing. They describe the escape from custody, name sentences, and state actual loot was about 1,600 dollars in cash and 1,500 in money orders.
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Oklahoma City
Lansing, Kas
Black Rock
Ark
Oklahoma Publishing Company
al Shelton
Police Bureau
Lansing
Wilbur Underhill
Wichita
Bob Brady
Jim Clark
Kansas
Harvey Bailey
Ed Davis
Oklahoma
Coalgate
Oklo
Thelbert Brady
el Reno
E. J. Wyatt
Tulsa
Arkansas
Archer
Brady
Wyatt
Deck Harris
Harris
L. M. Sharp
Fl Reno
Grace Patton
Shelton
Underhill
Doureau
Bailey
American Express
JM Garter Jr Seeing the U S
J M Carter Jr. touring the United States and Canada in a fourteen week trip. He has visited Philadelphia Washington Baltimore New York Boston Quebec Montreal Niagara Falls Detroit Chicago including the Century of Progress in Chicago. He travels west through Denver Phoenix San Diego Mexico then to Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Seattle. On the return he passes Yellowstone Salt Lake City and Chicago before arriving in Ada around September 1.
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J. M. Carter Jr
United States
Canada
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Boston
Quebec
Montreal
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Chicago
J. M
Denver
Phoenix
San Diego
Old Mexico
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Yellowstone Park
Salt Lake City
Ada
Arrest Made In Pool Hall Use
Hugh Draughn held by local authorities for attempting to operate a pool hall in alleged violation of ordinance. He was arrested Friday unveiling a snooker parlor ordered closed by city authorities. Draughn fined 19.75 and jailed after payment was not made. habeas corpus hearing scheduled.
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Hugh Drauchn
Criminal Court of Appeals
Draughn
J. F. McKeel
McKeel
Theft of Spotted Pony Charged in Valley Case
Elmer Jordan pleaded not guilty before Justice Hill to theft of a spotted pony from Steve Richardson. Preliminary hearing set for Monday July 24. The pony was allegedly ridden from Steedman to Pauls Valley where an attempt to sell occurred. Woodrow Jones held on robbery with firearms charges. bond set at 198000 pending county attorney approval. Bail denied for J C Morrison in the same case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Jordan
Sherwood W. Hill
Steve Richardson
Jordan
Steedman
Pauls Valley
Woodrow Jones
J. F. McKeel
Truman Harrison
J. C. Morrison
Jones
Presidents Wika pledges boost wage efforts across nation
Washington reports Administration pledges for minimum wage and maximum hours. Roosevelt plans a national address as Hugh S. Johnson promotes codes of fair competition. The White House allocates 20 million for forest land purchases and 25 million for back to the land projects to aid the recovery program.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Hugh S. Johnson
Potomac
Oklahoma
Ickes
Recovery Administration
New Home For Board Of Education Moves To High School Campus
The board of education and city superintendent relocate from City Hall to a new four room building on the Ada high school campus northeast of the grounds. Built by janitors using salvaged materials, it includes a secretary’s room, a consult room, a meeting room for elections, and storage, preserving Ada school history from the Park school site and the Doghouse era.
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Board of Education
City Superintendent of Schools
Mabel Browall
B. K. Stubbs
Ada
Glenwood Ward School
Park School
Glenwood Park
Oklahoma State Board Bucks Textbook Adoptions Controversy
Oklahoma City July 22 state board of education voted a resolution tied to state aid, asserting teachers and school officials must obey laws before funds are allotted. Some members questioned if the measure would intimidate adoption compliance while J F Hatcher supported enforcement and Vaughan opposed.
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Oklahoma City
John Vaubhan
State Board of Education
Vaughan
J. F. Hatener
Chickasha
Hatcher
Oklahoma State Barber Board
Banks Turn Down State Deposits in Oklahoma
Oklahoma banks have withdrawn public funds as the state treasury faces burdens from interest requirements. State Treasurer Ray O. Weems notes 18.04 million in state deposits, with about 5 million held by county treasurers and over 300 depositories remaining. Bank Commissioner W. J. Barnett says 3 percent interest on public funds is considered high by many lenders under Glass-Steagall rules.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Ray O. Weems
Oklahoma Treasury
Glass-Steagall
W. J. Barnett
Weems
Grasshopper Plague Hits Imperial Valley Crops
The Imperial Valley endures its worst grasshopper plague in 17 years threatening winter vegetables. Farmers plan to import pheasants to combat the hoppers, as grapefruit suffer widespread damage. The infestation even prompts claims insects eat their own kind, says A. B. Harrigan of the horticultural commission.
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EL Centro
Cal
Imperial Valley
A. B. Harrigan
Horticultural Commission
Farm chieftain warns grain industry to reform or face action
July 24 Washington Jeorge N Peek chief administrator of the farm act told grain industry representatives to put their house in order or the government will act He said the farm administration is displeased with sharp price fluctuations in wheat and other grains and will pursue reform in marketing methods If the industry fails farmers may seek other marketing ways and Congress may act before the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jeorge N. Peek
Congress
Peek
Grain Conference
Wallace
McCoy Becomes Pontotoc County Treasurer After Bond Hurdle
Fred McCoy was sworn in as Pontotoc County treasurer after a three week delay caused by strict bond laws. His bond, secured through Finley & Lollar, clears the path for him to assume office. The article also covers grain trade reforms discussed at a government conference and plans to form codes for various grain sectors.
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Fred McCoy
Pontotoc County
McCoy
Finley & Lollar
Ada to Host State Rural Mail Carriers Convention
Ada won an overwhelming 2942 to 80 vote to host the Oklahoma Rural Mail Carriers convention. The three day meeting will be held in Ada in July next year, after Pontotoc County delegates pushed to bring the event there by a strong margin.
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Ada
Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Start Gravelin No 48 Gap Monday on Highway 48
V R Black district highway engineer announced graveling will begin on the gap on Highway 48 between Ada and Tishomingo to provide an all weather surface. The 6.4 mile section south of Franks will be paved or graveled. only Johnston and Pontotoc county trucks may be used. volunteers with trucks urged to report Monday at the gravel pit north of Tishomingo near Highway 48.
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V. R. Black
Ada
Tishomingo
Franks
Ada-Tishomingo
Johnston
Pontotoc County
Black
Highway 48
Family seeks swift return of Urschel as kidnappers idle
Oklahoma City July 24 A family spokesman said there is nothing new to report on the Urschel kidnapping. Trustees including Arthur Seeligson will handle negotiations from the Slick oil estate amid a police withdrawal and a pledge to cooperate with authorities. Mrs Urschel stressed the priority is the safe return of Charles Urschel, not retaliation.
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Oklahoma City
Charles Urschel
Arthur Seetisson
Orachel
Charles F. Urschel
Arthur Seeligson
Urschel
North Carolina
Kirkpat
Rick
Ursehel
Kirkpatrick
Associated Press
John Watt
Ursechel
Oil Sand Topped in John Fitts Field Near Franks
A well drilled by Ed Moore of Tulsa on Mr. Wyrick’s land in the John Fitts field near Franks struck oil bearing sand at 2641 feet and raised the bit by gas pressure. The Cromwell sand is suspected, with preliminary underreaming for casing and a little oil found higher in the same well. Slight oil shows in nearby gassers but Moore-Wyrick is first to yield a substantial find.
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Discovery Gasser
John Fitts
Franks
Ed Moore
Tulsa
Mr. Wyrick
King-Delaney Gasser
Cromwell
Moore-Wyrick
Marvin Barrow In Overing Condition Near Dexter
Marvin Barrow a Texas bandit captured after a machine gun battle near Dexter lapsed into a coma at a hospital five days later. Doctors say a hip wound paralyzed his limbs and a forehead wound and a shoulder wound make recovery unlikely while his mother was being sought to be informed she may not reach him in time.
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Perry
Marvin Barrow
Texas
Dexter
Barrow
Lightning Strikes Young Man Forgets His Identity
A well dressed man about 26 fled memory loss after a lightning bolt during a severe storm. He walked into a police station saying he could not remember who he was and was taken to a hospital for evaluation.
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Philadelphia
Oklahoma tax commission tightens 3.2 beer rules
Oklahoma City July 24 The Oklahoma tax commission announced strict measures to curb beer bootlegging. Melvin Cornish said enforcement teams led by Ward Faulkner moved into Tulsa to target unlicensed beer transport, checking trucks cars with importer tags and highway violators around Vinita and Miami.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Tax Commission
Melvin Cornish
Commission
Ward Faulkner
Tulsa
Cornish
Vinita
Miami
Oklahoma
Puerto Rico Braces as Caribbean Storm Heads North
Puerto Rico prepares for a likely hurricane as weather reports indicate the storm in the Caribbean may pass north of the island. Caribbean bulletins awaited. skies gray. residents hammering nails to fortify homes and roofs amid heavy overnight rain and wind.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Buteau
Caribbean
Ada Chamber of Commerce elects new secretary
N. T. Heard, recently returned to Ada from Chicago, was chosen secretary to replace Miss Dora Webster who resigns effective August 15. Heard, son of the late N. T. Heard, was raised in Ada and educated in local schools and East Central. He has worked with a Chicago construction company. Webster’s two years of service were praised by the directors.
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N. T. Heard
Ada
Chicago
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Dora Webster
Miss Webster
Mr. Heard
East Central
Shawnee Firms Announce Wage Increases Amid Recovery Drive
Shawnee Milling will raise wages 10 percent for 80 employees starting August 1. Stephens Automobile increases salaries 20 percent for all staff, adopts reduced hour schedule, and hires more workers as part of the national recovery effort.
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Shawnee Milling Company
Stephens Automobile Company
Bound Over in Larceny Case Involving Pony Theft
Elmer Jordan was bound over to district court on a larceny charge after a preliminary hearing before Justice S W Hill. He allegedly stole a pony at Steedman, rode it to Pauls Valley and tried to sell it. Bond set at 2500 dollars. Rick Warren faces second degree burglary charge for an alleged Perry Blue grocery store robbery attempt in Allen. He pleaded not guilty and bond 1000 dollars was set for an August 1 preliminary hearing.
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Elmer Jordan
S. W. Hill
Jordan
Steedman
Pauls Valley
Rick Warren
Perry Blue
Allen
Justice Hill
Governor Prospects Special Election on Tax Cut Amendment
Governor Murray designates August 15 for a special election to approve a proposed constitutional amendment cutting the maximum ad valorem tax rate from 43.5 to 27 mills. Legislature authorized the election.
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Oklahoma City
Murray
Moreland Wins Opener in Western Amateur
A. Gus Moreland of Dallas defeated Sidney Salomon of St Louis 4 and 3 in the opening round of the Western Amateur in Memphis Tennessee. Moreland struggled on wet ground while going five over par for the round.
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Memphis
Tenn
A. Gus Moreland
Dallas
Sidney Salomon
St. Louis
Moreland
Lee Chrisman Demonstrates Vocal Prowess on Herrington Lake Island
Ex Sergeant and farmer Lee Chrisman plans a public vocal demonstration on an island in Herrington lake near Danville Kentucky. Held as an auctioneer he already claimed a local long distance shooting record and was heard 64 miles away from a hilltop shout.
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Danville
Lee Chrisman
Herrington Lake
Chrisman
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U. S
Officers Hall
Wika
Johnson
Theigh School
State Board
Fred McOy
Oklahoma City Oil
Gap
W. F. Jarrett
Fies Photo
Federal
NEW C. Ofc
Recovery Movement
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