Tornado sweeps Missouri killing and injuring many
A Missouri cyclone began near Monett and swept through Barry and Lawrence counties. It killed Andrew A. McCormack and two others in Seligman, injured Noel McCormack and four more, with missing girl believed swept away. Cities including Purdy Bricefield and Joplin reported heavy damage and communication failures as the storm moved northwest toward Vernon.
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Here
Joplin
Seligman
Barry County
Monett
Prisoners' Escape Attempt At Oklahoma Penitentiary
Dec Rhodes and Newton Youngblood, lifers at the Oklahoma penitentiary, broke from work on the walls and ran when shouts went out. A guard fired, grazing Rhodes and striking Youngblood in the back, as Youngblood was rushed to the prison hospital. Doctor Love said Youngblood’s recovery looks good.
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Top Rushing
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Lawton Gun Rope to Be Used in Hopkins Execution
A fifty foot hemp rope with arm and leg bindings, identical to the one used to execute Frank Ford in 1908, was sent from Frederick to Comanche county to be used for John Hopkins who was sentenced to death for wife murder on May 14. An appeal is before the state criminal court of appeals, and a stay petition has been filed with the pardoning board. If denied, carpenters will build a scaffold in an alcove between the courthouse and jail for Hopkins's execution, with twelve invitations issued by Sheriff LeFors.
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Oklo
Frank Ford
Frederick
Frank C. Carter
Tillman County
Rufe LeFors
Comanche County
John Hopkins
State Criminal Court of Appeals
Hopkins
Pardoning Board
LeFors
Court House
Guthrie Land Inquiries Prompt Auction Plan Review
The Oklahoma Land Commission discusses sale of state school lands by auction with forty year payment terms. Secretary Cross reports widespread inquiries from across the union state, and lessees urge adjusting appraisals for lands and improvements. Lessees say some land may be rejected if based on the 1908 valuations despite long payment periods.
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Cross
Land Commissioners
Oklahoma Railroad Valuation Inspections Begin Statewide
Oklahoma inspectors from the corporation commission plan a months long road trip in a motor car to value railroads. The team will record blueprints, assess depreciation, earning capacity, and indebtedness to set fair charges for the public. Ardmore may require two days, with many stations visited.
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Guthrie
Corporation Commission
Oklahoma
Ardmore
Express Companies Enforce Law Against Liquor Shipments
Oklahoma City officials report American Express offices will refuse to deliver liquor shipments within the state and to interstate destinations. The move follows a state enforcement effort led by Fred S. Caldwell to curb whisky imports and cites a list of federal licenses held by Oklahoma residents. Prohibitionists discuss seeking new legislation to punish carriers delivering illegal liquors.
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The
American Express Company
Louisville
Oklahoma
F. D. Adams
Fred B. Caldwell
Haskell
American Company
Fred S. Caldwell
Guthrie Notes on Haskell, Banks, and State Affairs
Guthrie reports Governor Haskell is supported by many Republicans against persecution in Washington. It covers banker misconduct findings at Citizens State Bank Mountain Park and Bank of Morris, with arrests and resignations. It also notes health, laboratory, and public affairs updates, plus contracts saving state money on printing and typewriters.
News Erroneously Attributed Chair of Mathematics
The Wednesday issue incorrectly said Prof. A L Fentem was chosen by the state board of normal regents to the chair of mathematics. The error states he was elected to the chair of Latin instead, while Prof. E E Mathews holds the mathematics chair in Pontotoc.
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A. L. Fentem
State Board of Normal Regents
Pontotoc
E. E. Math
Regents Clash in Guthrie Over Building Plans Deadlock
In Guthrie Oklahoma on June 16 a conference between the normal regents and the state board of affairs ended with a deadlock. The regents insist on adopting building plans and supervising construction, while the board says regents may select plans but must submit them to the board which can reject and require other designs by the state engineer.
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Normal Regents
State Board of Affairs
Board of Affairs
Dangerous Street Hole Injures Three Near Broadway
On Broadway near 12th a deep hole and muddy pool create a canyon in the roadway. Two men and a young lady, Miss Leona Snead, were thrown from their buggies in two days. One man is seriously hurt. Miss Snead nearly endangered her life. Contractors fault blamed. remedy urged with quick, inexpensive labor.
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Leona Snead
Oklahoma Bank Commissions Clarify Guaranty Law
Guthrie Oklahoma June 16 Bank Commissioner Young received a letter from Kansas Bank Commissioner Dorl ey saying he had not read the amended Oklahoma guaranty law when criticizing it in a Wichita address. He apologizes and says the law is now a splendid one as it stands.
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Young
Dorley
Kansas
Oklahoma
Want Ad Spotlight in the News Circles Readers
A brief notice invites readers to place want ads in the News. It highlights quick placement and broad reach for personal and business needs, emphasizing convenience and visibility.
Judge Roane Visits Ada as Mack Lee Case Ties
Oklahoma City visitors report Judge W A Roane of Oxford Mississippi traveled via Ada while en route to Colorado. He aided in the Mack Lee murder defense and praised local counsel for Lee’s acquittal. Roane, a former Mississippi district attorney, considered moving to Oklahoma City.
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W. A. Roane
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Mack Lee
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Mississippi
Progressive Citizens Drive Ada Foundry Subscriptions
Progressive citizens Messrs. Lucas and Blanks worked Friday and Saturday to secure funds to buy the lot for a foundry and machine shop. The effort aims to bring another attractive industry to Ada joining others already in operation, with Robert Blanks among the volunteers.
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Ada
Robert Blanks
Comet tail visible as sun eclipse mars evening sky
New York observers report a rare double event with a solar eclipse covering four fifths of the sun around 7 PM and the tail of a Brooks comet appearing hours later. The comet tail, claimed at 200 million miles, illuminated the southeastern sky but clouds blocked viewing. the sun eclipse plan was thwarted by rain.
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Brooks
Naval Observatory
Washington
Slaughter Sale Draws Crowds in Brays Bankrupt Stock Event
A brisk sale of Mart Walsh stock opened early this morning drawing a large crowd and swamping clerks as prices were slashed. Nearby news notes Gov. Haskell granting paroles for multiple inmates and new charters for several Oklahoma firms amid reports on state prosperity and Democratic governance. The list includes Hoffman Speed Printing Muskogee Mendon Telephone The Big Five Oil and Gas Raleigh Mining and Investment Western Biscuit Oklahoma Bankers Trust with paroled offenders and delegates to the National Pharmacy convention announced.
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Guthrie
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Oklahoma
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Muskogee
Mendon Telephone Co
Mendon
Big Five Oil and Gas Co
Tulsa
Raleigh Mining and Investment Co
Lawton
Western Biscuit Co
Wichita
Kansas
The
Oklahoma Bankers Trust Co
Oklahoma City
Parole granted for farmer's son after sudden governor call
In Guthrie Oklahoma on June 16 a middle aged couple seeking parole for their son Fred Michler aged 23 who is serving a three year term for horse theft, entered the governors office by mistake. The governor overheard their plea and granted parole within ten minutes. The scene occurred as others waited for various business in the statehouse.
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Guthrie
Okla
State Pardons Board
Fred Michler
State House
Haskell
New State Tribune may move papers without losing status
Oklahoma Attorney General West issued an opinion stating the New State Tribune may relocate from Muskogee to Oklahoma City without losing legal publication standing since it is circulated in both counties. Gov. Haskell asked about moving, but he denied seeking to relocate the paper for any purpose.
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Okla
West Today
New State Tribune
Haskell
Muskogee
Oklahoma City
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