Memorial Day Observance Emphasizes Duty to Ideals
A small crowd at Convention Hall hears Charlies Roff urge citizens and veterans to renew faith in the war ideals. Mrs Ed Granger reads and Miss Geneva Heathman sings as DeMolay band plays. Confederate veterans attend, and flowers are laid at Rosedale cemetery with prayers, taps and a flag ceremony.
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Charlies Roff
Convention Hall
Ed Granger
Lieutenant McRae
Flanders Field
Geneva Heathman
E. O. Whitwell
First Presbyterian Church
H. W. Wallace
First Christian Church
A. C. Montin
Roff
America
Rose
Name of Governor Trapp Kept Off Ballot in Oklahoma
A temporary restraining order prevented the state election board from certifying M. E. Trapp as a Democratic gubernatorial candidate. Kirby Fitzpatrick of Ardmore filed suit, joined by John H. Turner, to block printing Trapp’s name on primary ballots. Defendants include secretary W. C. MedAlister and state board members. The petition argues Trapp, now governor, cannot seek immediate reelection. Hearing tentatively set for June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Election Board
M. E. Trapp
Kirby Fitzpatrick
Ardmore
Fitzpatrick
John H. Turner
State Board of Affairs
W. CC. MedAlister
Carl Rice
John E. O'Neal
Pat Nagle
State Board of Public Affairs
J. C. Walton
Trapp
State of
Oklahoma
Beld
Osage murders linked to 1923 terror plot in Oklahoma trial
Kelsey Morrison admitted killing Anna Brown an Osage woman in 1922 and testified in the Ernest Burkhart case that W K Hale urged the murders to seize Osage property. Morrison said Bryan Burkhart and others aided the plan and received money and an automobile for the killings.
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Pawhuska
Okla
Bryan Burkhart
Anna Brown
Kelsey Morrison
Morrison
Ernest Burkhart
Bryan
Ernest
W. E. Smith
Rita
Smiths
Katherine
Cole Morrison
Anna Bown
Hale
Burkharts
Smith
Burkhart
Federal Government Steps Into Jackson Barnett Case
The United States will intervene as plaintiff in the suit for Jackson Barnett, wealthy Creek Indian, filed by his guardian E S Bailey against his wife Anna Laura Barnett. The case alleges she married the Indian against his will and misappropriated his fortune. The government seeks to determine if Barnett’s funds in the interior department were obtained through fraud or misinformation and if the government was misled by attorneys in securing approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Jackson Barnett
Anna Laura Barnett
United States
S. M. McNabb
Barnett
E. S. Bailey
McNabb
Department of the Interior
Mrs. Barnett
Three Democrats Enter Kansas Governor Derby
In Wichita Kansas on May 29 two farmers and a lawyer entered the Democratic elimination race for governor. Jonathan M Davis a Bourbon County farmer announced he seeks the party’s standard bearer after leading in one of three final races. Donald Muir an Anthony lawyer pledged to challenge Davis in the August primary. H W Behrens a Lyndon state senator and farmer joined the race vowing to stand up for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Jonathan M. Davis
Burbon County
Fred Robertson
Kansas City
Central Committee
Davis
Donald Muir
Anthony
H. W. Behrens
Lyndon
Behrens
Governor Trapp Injured in Auto Crash Near Cleveland
Oklahoma City May 28 Gov. Trapp was slightly injured in an automobile accident near Cleveland last night. He was not at his office this morning but employees said he would be in the office this afternoon.
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Trapp
Oklahoma City
Cleveland
Enrollment Watch At East Central College This Week
East Central College will file summer term enrollment with the state education department by week’s end. Enrollment is rising sharply with 125 new students on Monday, 35 on Tuesday, and 10 by 11 am today. Last Saturday the total surpassed 2104 and the week could reach about 170 additional students, matching or exceeding last year’s level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central
State Department of Education
McKeown Opposes French War Debt Pact In House
Representative McKeown a Democrat from Oklahoma said he would oppose ratification of the French war debt settlement when it is taken up in the house. He argued it is not the time to negotiate and that the rise in the franc should be waited for. He stated that the economic condition of American farmers does not justify giving concessions to a foreign nation.
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Washington
McKeown
Oklahoma
France
Change Name of Ada No More Deliberations Ordered
The Ada Chamber of Commerce met Monday evening and voted almost unanimously to not pursue changing the city name. Past discussions had suggested rebranding to gain prestige, but current sentiment favors keeping Ada as is, and no further action will be taken.
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Ada
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas City
Ada to host Confederate veterans reunion next week
Confederate veterans of Oklahoma will gather in Ada for a three day reunion starting Thursday with J. E. Taylor of the Sons of Confederate Veterans arranging plans. About 500 guests are expected with Sons and Daughters aiding as organizers as Ada serves as central, convenient meeting place for the aging group.
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Ada
Confederate Veterans of
Oklahoma
J. E. Taylor
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Old Veterans of
South
Confederate Veterans
Sons and Daughters Organization
Man Held in Alleged Poison Plot Against Judge Porterfield
Alva Estabrook cereal chemist was taken into custody in Denver on a federal warrant connected to an alleged poisoning plot against Judge E E Porterfield of the Jackson county circuit court. A package of pancake flour sent to the judge contained a toxin. The case ties to disputed divorce and threatening letters from Denver.
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Denver
Alva Eastabrook
E. E. Porterfield
Jackson County
Kansas City
Estabrook
Porterfield
Alva Estabrook
Kansas City Board of Trade
Billa Roberts
Former Ada Boy Wins Honors in West Tennessee
Lowell Stareup, a Milan High School graduate, earned distinguished honors with a 94 scholastic average. He starred in football scoring 83 of 140, earned left half on the all-West Tennessee team, and led Milan in basketball as captain with 891 points in 29 games. He batted .400 in baseball at first base and led seniors in track high point honors. He plans to enter Union University to play varsity baseball next spring under the S I A A ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Stareup
Milan, Tenn
Milan
Stalcup
Tennessee
Union University At
Jackson, Tenn
University of Pennsylvania
Ray Wolf
Lawson Robertson
Penn
Wolf
America
Cambridge
Courts Consolidate Cases on Gov Trapp Eligibility
Oklahoma City June 2 consolidation of two district court cases challenging Gov Trapp eligibility for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination was ordered. The merged case will be heard June 7 before Judge William H. Zwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Gov. Trapp
William H. Zwick
Three Americans Freed in Ransom Case Near Durango
Laredo Texas May 29 Three of five Americans kidnapped in Mexico by bandits and held for ransom have been released. C B Braden mining engineer of Laredo and Jules Gallagher of San Antonio were seized May 18 at Braden’s mine in Durango and Braden telegraphed he arrived safely at Mapimi Durango. Gallagher’s news not reported. Two Briggs and Greely oil company workers captured in Tampico region have been liberated. John W Shanklin of Canyon City Texas remains in captors hands though officials fear for his fate.
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Laredo
Texas
Mexico
C. B. Braden
Jules C. Gallagher
San Antonio
Braden
Durango
Mapimi
Gallagher
Briggs
Greely
Tampico
Mexico City
John W. Shanklin
Canyon City
Shanklin
Simpson couple reports long trip and Ada optimism
Mr and Mrs R W Simpson return from a 3900 mile auto tour covering Arkansas Tennessee Alabama Georgia Florida Louisiana and Texas. He notes Ada shows strong growth potential with active locals and favorable prospects, contrasting well with festival Hammond Louisiana and strawberry regions while warning about boll weevil impacts on Louisiana cotton.
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R. W. Simpson
Arkansas
Tennessee
Alabbama
Georgia
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Simpson
Ada
Oklahoma
Hammond
United States
Mr. Simpson
Lousiana
Torrential rain soaks Ada and Pontotoc counties
A strong storm drenched Ada and Pontotoc counties with about one and a half inches of rain the heaviest of the year. Winds and lightning caused temporary outages on the Byng power line affecting Sulphur Pauls Valley Wynnewood Roff Hickory Ada Maysville and Berwyn. Crews repaired lines and replaced transformers through the night while fields and crops benefited from the moisture.
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Tupelo
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Ada
Byng
Pink W McKay Former Wilson Bank President Dies
Ardmore June 1 Pink W McKay former president of the First National Bank of Wilson died Sunday morning at Mineral Wells Texas while there for his health Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 from the First Methodist church of Wilson with Rev M P Timberlake officiating and burial at Rose Hill cemetery Ardmore Death caused by Brights disease Body brought to Wilson yesterday He had mercantile interests at Waurika Texas
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Ardmore
Pink” W. McKay
First National Bank of Wilson
Mineral Wells
Tex
First Methodist Church of
Wilson
Waurika
Deceased Former Ada Bank President Died
The obituary notes the deceased was once president of the Guaranty State Bank of Ada, a bank that later became defunct after selling his interests.
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The
Guaranty State Bank of
Ada
Oklahoma City Livestock Market Report June 2
Cattle trading 1200 head mostly 10 to 16 cents lower for steers and 25 cents lower for butcher cattle. Texas steers 5.50 to 6.50, grass cows 4.50 to 5.85, canners 3.25 to 4.00, best kinds 5.25 to 5.50, heifers 7.50 to 8.50, calves about 50 cents down. Hogs 1400 head up 10 cents, light butchers to packers 14.20, bulk above 14.00, sows 12.25 to 12.50, stockers 13 to 14.00.
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Oklahoma City
Texas
News Want Ad Offers Buy Rent or Sell Help
Classified notice highlights options to buy rent or sell items via News Want Ad service. Includes guidance on placing listings and reaching local readers for quick transactions.
Election officers appointed in Pontotoc County
John M Thompson of Ada becomes secretary of the Pontotoc county election board succeeding Emmett Roach. G. E. Hutchinson of Allen is named county registrar succeeding Clarence West. Appointments follow Senate Jo Looney recommendation and were made by W. C. McAlister. Thompson long time Hart area resident now Ada resident. Hutchinson longtime eastern county resident.
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John M Thompson
Ada
Election Board
Pontotoc County
Emmett Roach
G. E. Hutchinson
Allen
Clarence West
Joseph C. Looney
W. C. McAlister
State Election Board
Mr. Thompson
Hart
Mr. Hutchinson
Railman seriously hurt when scalded by steam
Walter Adams, a Frisco railway employee, was severely scalded Friday evening by steam from a Santa Fe switch engine. He stood beside the Santa Fe tracks as the engine passed and belched steam, injuring his face and especially his eyes.
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Suanday’s
Walter Adams
Frisco Railway
Santa Fe
Adams
Movement Seeks Restore of Original Song Names
A campaign urges reviving historic songs under their authentic titles rather than modern rebrands. Advocates cite respect for composers and era authenticity while noting potential licensing and archival challenges.
Roff Banker Reports Local Rain Shortfall
B E Brazelton, a Roff banker, says the Monday afternoon rain did not reach his town and only a light shower fell at Fitzhugh. He notes parts of the county need rain badly.
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B. E. Brazelton
Roff
Fitzhugh
Taat
Rainfall Drenches Ada in Early Thursday Downpour
An inch of rain was recorded in Ada on Thursday morning starting about 3 o'clock and continuing for over an hour. The steady shower brought wet streets and prompted local weather observers to note the event.
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Ada
Severe Oklahoma Wind Storm Destroys Homes and Injures Worker
A strong wind storm swept central Oklahoma causing extensive damage to five business houses and numerous residences and garages in Muskogee area. One serious injury occurred when John Cowett was electrocuted by a downed 23 000 volt power line while transporting wood toward Sallisaw.
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Muskogee
Central Oklahoma
John Cowett
Sallisaw
Sallisaw Attorney Resigns Over Liquor Inquiry Row
Harry D. Pitchford of Sallisaw Oklahoma, Sequoyah county attorney, resigns to enter private practice in Okmulgee. He had joined a court inquiry into liquor accusations at Moffette Oklahoma near Fort Smith, where 64 residents petitioned Lincoln C. Andrews alleging open saloons and county officials knowing but not acting. W. B. Wall named as his successor by the county commission.
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Fort Smith
Harry D. Pitchford
Salisaw
Okla
Sequoyah
Okmulgee
Pitchford
Moffette
Oklahoma
Lincoln C. Andrews
W. B. Wall
County Board of Commissioners
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Ruff
Herges
Rosedale Cemetery
Reff
Stanford Star
Roger Babcock
Stanford University
Far Western School
Babcock
Rok Trapp
Tr Fitzpatrick
Dabney
Edwin Dabney
T. J. Leahy
Guthrie
Bill” Smith
Kansas
West Tennessee
Oinipoun
AUA
Pontotoc
Mercury
P. W. McKay
ADA Bank
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