Oklahoma counties show 45 percent population rise in three years
Census figures for six Oklahoma counties reveal a 45.5 percent gain since 1907. Total state population stands at 2,053,385 if current growth continues, with Muskogee and Tulsa cities leading in gains while Muskogee and Tulsa counties rise to about 52,743 and 34,995 respectively. Comanche county reaches 45,489 and Creek county gains 7,858.
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Washington
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
Muskogee City
Muskogee County
Tulsa City
Tulsa County
Comanche County
Creek County
Ada to Grow With New Concrete Home Addition
A firm led by A L Beck J M Wintersmith W H Hart and Lee Daggs plans a sixteen acre expansion on land formerly Cales nursery. Ten reinforced concrete four room cottages will be built by A J Mossman with concrete porches and walks and water from a well. Cales will keep the nursery and lease ten acres opposite his former site where Portland Cement Co will erect a concrete house.
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J. ,M. Wintersmith
W. H. Hart
Lee Daggs
Ada
Cales Nursery
A. J. Mossman
Cales
Frisco
Portland Cement Company
Oklahoma Banks May Take State Building Warrants
Guthrie Oklahoma banks holding state money deposits will be asked to participate in taking the remaining State building warrants of the first issue totaling 750000 dollars. About 233000 dollars has been taken by contractors at par and accrued interest, but cash payments require rediscounting the paper up to 14 percent. The state plans to keep the paper at par and will not issue more to contractors, paying estimates in cash. Of the 517000 dollars left, many will be bought by cities and counties with sinking funds. The warrants carry 5 percent interest.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Senator Gore on Grandfather Clause Debate
The remarks discuss the fifteenth amendment limits, contrasting states that rejected negro suffrage and noting Oklahoma figures. Senator Owen interprets the clause to deny suffrage to those unable to read or write the state constitution while allowing some Indians and whites to vote, excluding blacks.
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Owen
State of
Oklahoma
Texas firm buys Char les Page holdings in Toneda field
Tulsa Oklahoma July 21 a Texas company closed a deal for the Charles Page holdings in the Toneda oil field nine miles southwest of the city. The 600 acre property has a daily production of 1000 barrels and the consideration was 250000 dollars.
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Tulsa
Texas Company
Charles Page
Toneda
Suicide near Waurika ends life over love affair
Roy Smales, a farmer's son from between Waurika and Hastings in Oklahoma, killed himself with a revolver in his father's barn yesterday. Officials say a broken romance was the motive.
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Waurika, Okla
Roy Smales
Waurika
Hastings
Quarrel Ends in Duel in Corning Ward District
In Corning Kansas on July 21 William Bleisner is killed and Fred Bleisner mortally wounded after a dispute among ward district school board members. Fred Keehn and August Keehn are jailed in Seneca after the assault. William Bleisner died from a gunshot and Fred Bleisner was struck with a chain, losing an eye.
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Corning
Kan
William Bleisner
Fred Bleisner
Fred
August Keehn
Seneca
Fred Keehn
Here
Oasis in Staked Plains at Buffalo Springs near Bertrand
Boise City Ok July 22 The historic Buffalo Springs sit about three miles southwest of Bertrand as the oasis in the wide Staked Plains. Headquarters of perhaps the world’s largest cattle ranch the X. Corral and buildings have stood for twenty five years. Two springs yield a massive stream with depths of 90 and 120 feet. Water is crystal clear and ice cold.
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Boise City
Buffalo Springs
Bertrand
Seven Negroes Open Fire on Deputy in Elliott Shootout
In Elliott Mississippi on July 21 five Black men were killed and two mortally wounded after they attacked Deputy Sheriff Sid Cauley and two deputies while resisting arrest on a minor assault charge. Cauley fired with two revolvers, killing five and wounding two as the attackers charged with pitchforks. Cauley surrendered and was released to attend a hearing next day.
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Elliott
Miss
Sid Cauley
Cauley
Henry Beck
Ellett
Two Boys Arrested for Horse Theft and Train Robbery
Officers Nester Adair and Chapman arrested two youths nine miles east of here on horse theft and for stealing a passenger train suitcase. Named Jim King and Sam Dristell, aged 19 and 18, from Tupelo and Nix post offices. The suitcase was taken at Tupelo and horses from Johnston county. The pair had been working on a Steedman district farm. This marks seven arrests for horse theft in eight days.
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Bob Nester
Jim Adair
John Chapman
Here
Jim King
Sam Dristell
Tupelo
Nixon
Johnston County
Steedman
County Office Candidate Fraud Plan Revealed
An Ada area young woman seeking a 5 percent state farm loan sought notarization aid from an attorney who proposed using a candidate who had visited every quarter section in Pontotoc county to supply affidavits. The attorney offered his services for free except for the notary fee.
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Ada
Notary Commission
Pontotoc
Ears of corn outgrowing the husk sighted in fields
From Saturday's Daily the Allen Hustler notes rapid corn growth as ears push beyond husks after rains. Farmers report ears protruding one to six inches. one farmer orders four million caps nine inches long and four inches in diameter to cover unprotected ears.
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Allen Hustler
His Schoolmate and Evangelist Visit
Rev. E. E. Carter, an evangelist and old time friend of Edwin Gwin, was hosted by Mr. Gwin with a dinner Thursday evening as reported in Saturday's Daily.
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E. E. Carter
Edwin Gwin
Gwin
din‘Ber
Twelve Suspected Mob Leaders Freed at Caird Jail Lynching Trial
In Cairo on July 22 verdicts of not guilty were returned for twelve Caird citizens charged as mob leaders in the February 15 lynching of John Pratt at the Alexander county jail. A prior verdict of not guilty was ordered for W. C. Charles, with a similar request for George B. Walker, AP correspondent, pending. The trial lasted nearly ten days.
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Cairo
Caird
Alexander County
John Pratt
W. C. Charles
George B. Walker
Associated Press
Ebey Candidacy Favored Across State
From Thursday's Daily Hon W H Ebey candidate for Insurance Commissioner tours Oklahoma in support of his bid. Braley his associate reports letters of support from all sections show broad appeal. The Chickasha Journal denounces Grandfather Clause citing harmful views on negro voters and questions obedient voting as a measure of citizenship.
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W. H. Ebey
Oklahoma
Braley
Ebey
Pontotoc County
Chickasha Journal
The
Journal
East Side
Pothouse
Wm. Hodges Mann
Virginia
McKinzie
Seward
Democratic Press Bureau
Ardmore peaches expected to set outdoor crop records
Marietta Oklahoma July 22 Walter Colbert of Ardmore predicts the biggest peach crop in this region's history. The Carter County Fruit and Truck Growers Association estimates 45,000 crates will be marketed, a sharp rise from last year when Ardmore shipped none.
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Marietta
Walter Colbert
Ardmore
Fruit and Truck Growers’ Association of
Carter County
Norway Misleads On Bluefields Port Open Status
The State Department announced Bluefields Nicaragua was an open port and Norway was misinformed that it was blockaded. The reply cited instructions to U S naval officers to prevent Madriz from hindering legitimate American trade. Slaney’s resignation as vice consul was accepted, citing legal issues with dual service. The United States reaffirmed protection of American cargoes entering Bluefields under any flag.
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Washington
Norway
State Department
New Orleans
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Michael J. Clancy
United States
Wilson
Slaney
Department
Madriz
Let Us Have More of Them
Home grown watermelons peaches and cantalopes are in evidence on the streets now and bring good prices. Native Elbertas and Chinese Clings are as fine as Texas or California. With a ready home market and no competition to speak of why not grow more peaches and develop fruit industries locally.
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Texas
California
Pontotoc
United States
Attorney Kroeger of Francis Relocates to Oklahoma City
The Wigwam notes H. A. Kroeger left Sunday for Oklahoma City to make his future home. Longtime Francis resident and former banker and mayor, Kroeger also serves as city attorney and will continue managing his extensive local interests while visiting Francis regularly.
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H. A. Kroeger
Metopolis
Mr. Kroeger
Francis
Indian Gets Parole From Governor For Cherokee Inch
Oklahoma City July 21 Turkey Hooper a Cherokee Indian has been granted a parole by Governor Haskell. He was convicted two years ago for a statutory crime. He was paroled because his family needs his attention and the crime is not considered an offense by Indians.
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Oklahoma City
Turkey Hooper
Haskell
Mild Liquid Cures Eczema Sold By Local Drug Co
The mild soothing liquid D. D. D. Prescription claims to stop itch instantly with first drops. A trial bottle is offered at 25 cents and promises quick relief for sleepless nights. G. M. Ramsey Drug Co. on West Main Street endorses its merits.
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G. M. Ramsey Drug Co
West
Main Street
Judge Furman of Ada Runs Unopposed in Democratic Field
Judge Furman of this city is the only state Democratic candidate without opposition. He has no opposition from outside the Democratic party, a rare compliment.
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Furman
Ada
Judge Furman
Changes in Pontotoc County voting precincts Oklahoma
The Pontotoc County Election Board announces changes to voting precincts. Black Rock is discontinued and Steadman created. Areas move between Allen Steadman Knox Owl Creek Frisco and others with Union Valley and Lawrence precincts formed and Chester moved to Roff. Union Valley School House becomes voting site.
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Pontotoc County
County Election Board
Oklahoma
Black Rock
Steadman
Allen
Union Valley
Owl Creek
Union Valley School House
Stall couple to take month long trip to St Louis
Mr and Mrs N B Stall will depart Sunday for St Louis to spend a month visiting Mr Stall s parents. During the absence of Mr Stall Mr W R Atkinson will oversee the studio duties.
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ST. Louis
Back From Ball Playing Wins for Local trio
Summer Jones Earnest Reed and Clyde Keirser return Friday from Bromide where they played with that team against Coggate. They won two games and tied one.
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Summer Jones
Earnest Reed
Clyde Keirser
Bromide
Coalgate
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