Murderers Freed Show Punishing Jury System Critics
An article in a popular magazine argues police arrest many killers in New York City but many go free or receive light sentences. It cites 128 Manhattan murders last year with one death penalty and most offenders pardoned or released. The piece endorses swift, factual justice and praises Governor Trapp for limiting pardons while condemning wholesale clemency under Governor Walton.
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New York City
Manhattan
Trapp
Walton
McAdoo Likely Leader But Dark Horse Possible at Convention
The piece argues William Gibbs McAdoo leads in Democratic delegate votes in New York but lacks a majority for nomination. It notes Smith of New York cannot clinch due to two thirds rule and envisions a dark horse like Carter Glass, Davis, or Ralston as alternative. It also covers local Scout studies and other varied items.
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William Gibbs McAdoo
New York City
Smith
New York
McAdoo
Carter Glass
Virginia
Davis
West Virginia
Ralston
Indiana
Too Many College Graduates and the Coming Knowledge Boom
The article argues there is a national surge in college enrollment and that future needs require college trained minds. It cites science, engineering, water power, pest control, and agricultural challenges as areas where college graduates will lead innovation. The piece envisions a half century of reckoning with increased demand for educated workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern University
Increasing Scholastic Population in Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County shows rising educational demand with Ada city employing seventy teachers inclining eighteen in high school and total county staff exceeding 260 during the academic year. The county also maintains an extra summer faculty of over forty, underscoring growing schooling across districts.
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Pontotoc County
Ada
Egg grading standards and oat crop outlook noted
The article details U S egg grades with shell quality weight ranges per 30 dozen cases and tolerances for losses and dirties, plus a production forecast of about 32 301 000 bushels as Oklahoma oat conditions improve. It also reports Seminole County students at Teachers College in Ada with officers elected and plans for basketball baseball and a picnic.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Agriculture
Northcentral
Northwest
Oklahoma
Seminole County
Teachers College
James Seger
Seminole
Ollie Ball
Bart. A. Orkley
Eva Shifflet
Wewoka
Jack Cannon
Calvin Vance
Konawa
Prez Sizemore
Hopkins
Cleave Mayhue
Mr. Story
Ada
Saturday Round through Add to Owl Creek area reports better crops
The writer notes cotton stands improving with crops up well, corn thriving in Stonewall bottoms and near Frisco, and farmers busy improving fields. Some fields already ahead, others a bit behind, but overall conditions are far ahead of last year and warmer weather should boost progress.
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Add
Owl Creek
Stonewall
Frisco
Pleasant Hill
Rrisco
Frisco Potato Growers Form New Association
In Stonewall I meet I. T. Hoggatt secretary of the Frisco Potato Growers association who says the group has Irish potatoes with potential 12 to 15 ears per plant under ordinary conditions. Observed patches suggest Pontotoc county will yield a large market surplus this year. Hoggatt helped organize Union Valley and earlier moved to Frisco to form another group.
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Stonewall
I. T. Hoggatt
Frisco Potato Growers
Pontotoc County
Hoggatt
Union Valley Association
Frisco
Alfalfa Harvest Progress Eases County Feed Shortage
Considerable alfalfa has already been cut in the county and the oat crop for the most part looks fine. The feed problem will soon be solved for the summer at least.
Will Thompson Seeks Pontotoc County Representative Seat
Will M. Thompson of Roff announces his candidacy for Pontotoc county Representative in the Tenth Oklahoma legislature, subject to the Democratic primary. A 34 year old native of Arkansas reared in Yell county, he has resided in Oklahoma since 1908 and in Pontotoc county since 1919, pledging to run on his qualifications rather than any organization. He invites voters to evaluate his claims before ballot casting.
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Will M. Thompson
Roff
Pontotoc County
Thompson
Yell County
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Republicans Seat Negro Delegates From District of Columbia
At the close of the first delegate contest the Republican National Committee unanimously voted to seat William T. Galliher and Thomas L. Jones as delegates at large from the District of Columbia. Jones is identified as a Negro and both men are from Washington D C.
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Cleveland
Republican National Committee
William T. Galliher
Thomas L. Jones
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
Oklahoma City Post Claims Largest Legion Post Title
Oklahoma City post of the American Legion is the largest in the nation, says J William Cordell department adjutant. The 12 hour drive added 1,800 to 2,000 new members, swelling totals to over 3,000. The drive broadened Oklahoma region growth and may boost honors at the national convention this fall. Cordell notes many posts gained 50 to 60 names and that no post in the state will drop below 25 members when all returns are in. Winners for department and post member prizes have not yet been decided.
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Samuel G. Blythe
Saturday Evening Post
Cleveland
New York
U. S
Oklahoma City
The
American Legion
J. William Cordell
Cordell
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Popppy Sales Double Yearly Total
Poppy sales in Oklahoma doubled from last year with about 150 000 sold this year and 70 000 prior year. Legionnaires and auxiliary members conducted the drive to aid ex service men relief efforts and the new orphan home at Independence Kansas. State commander Cody Fowler announced the upcoming Ada July convention with efforts to set a record attendance and special travel and hotel rate arrangements.
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Oklahoma
Bernard Kellner
Department Service
Kellner
Auxiliary
Legion
Independence
Kans
Oklahoma Department
Ada
Cody Fowler
Ada Chamber of Commerce, Legion and Civic Clubs
Fowler
Political Announcements for Democratic Primary 1924
The notice lists candidates for the August 5 1924 Democratic Primary across offices including Justice Supreme Court Eight District I L Cook Sheriff A C Al Nabors W B Walker County Superintendent Mrs Parrie Britt A Floyd County Treasurer J W Westbrook 2nd term Court Clerk L E Franklin Fred F Brydia Will M Thompson Tax Assessor Nick Heard Commissioner District No 1 W H Brumley H Clay Stephens M F Heatley District 3 Bob Brooks W H Brents J D Pace Frank Nordean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Brooks
W. H. Brents
J. D. Pace
Frank Nordean
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Associated Press
Dark Horse
Harry Miller
Chicago
Robert Franks
Regents
University of Texas
Regents of Oklahoma
Brooks
Coolidge
Mellon
Congress
Will WW. Thompson
Legion Post
Justice
Supreme Court
I. L. Cook
A. C
al) Nabors
W. B. Walker
Parrie Britt A. Floyd
J. W. Westbrook
L. E. Franklin
Fred F. Brydia
Nick
W. H. Brumley
H. Clay Stephens
M. F. Heatley
H. C. Cunningham
Seiberling
C. H. McKellar
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