Campaign Attacks Against R H Wilson Oppose Textbook Policy
Mangum Star reports on Democratic Governor candidate R H Wilson facing attacks from opponents who claim bias in textbook adoptions. The piece defends Wilson’s stance, outlines seven points of the current Text Book Commission law, and condemns mudslinging as political tactic. It notes delivery delays, pricing, advertising in books, Marland land leases, and Wilson’s son’s college expenses as cited in the opposing speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Wilson
Oklahoma
Democratic Party
Text Book Commission
State Commission
Wilson
Speilers
Marland
Thos. H. Owen
R. E. Wilson
Lee
Edmond
Oklahoma City
Mangum Star
HASTENING COUNT OF STRIKE VOTE HASTENING COUNT OF STRIKE VOTE
Union maintenance of way and railroad shop workers in Detroit accelerate tabulation of about 275000 ballots, aiming to finish by week’s end. Roughly 400000 ballots total. 86000 counted so far. Strong strike sentiment seen if other unions with wage cuts join in. Officials say counted ballots are fairly representative and expect final results to stand. R R executives to meet in Chicago to discuss the ultimatum sent to T Dewitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Union Brotherhood of Maintainance of Way
Maintenance of Waymen
R. R
Chicago
Association of Railroad Executives
T. Dewitt
Railroad executives meet over shopmen strike threat
Schuyler of the association, via B. M. Jewell of the AFL, warned that shopcrafts unions threaten a July 1 strike. Meeting called two weeks ago on a separate issue, railroad leaders expect Schuyler to present the communication for action. Heads of major railroads plan to attend to discuss the contract with American Railway Express.
Lightning Ridge residents clean up their cemetery event
Citizens of Lightning Ridge set aside a Tuesday for cemetery cleanup. A large turnout performed substantial work and dinner followed. After meals, the 21 candidates were allotted five minutes each to make announcements.
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Lightning Ridge
Governor Small Acquitted by Illinois Court
Waukegan June 24 Governor Len Small was acquitted today of conspiring with Lieut Governor Fred E Sterling late Senator Edward Co Curtis and Vernon Curtis to defraud the state of interest money on public funds. The jury was out one hour and thirty five minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukegan, II
Len Small
Fred E. Sterling
Edward Co. Curtis
Vernon Curtis
Grant Park
Wintersmith and friends gather at home place this summer
Mrs Frances Wintersmith returns to her home at 101 East Seventeenth for the summer with her son. Miss Esther Guest and Mrs Cassie Jackson of Duncan visit with their sister Mrs John Scales while attending the college. Mrs W C Rollow comes back from Colorado Springs where she stayed with her son Floyd.
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Frances Wintersmith
East Seventeenth
Esther Guest
Cassie Jackson
Duncan
John Scales
W. C. Rollow
Colorado Springs
Floyd
Miss Helen Lee Travels to Oklahoma and Texas
Miss Helen Lee visits Altus Oklahoma and Dallas and San Angelo Texas to spend time with friends and relatives during a travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Lee
Altus
Okla
Dallas
San Angelo
Texas
Mrs Glen Briggs Visits In Stillwater Return Home
Mrs Glen Briggs of Stillwater has returned home after a week’s visit in the home of Mrs. Paul V. Norrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Briggs
Stillwater
Paul V. Norrell
Deputy Whitson Takes Juvenile Offender to Pauls Valley
Deputy Sheriff Henry Whitson transported Frank Hulsey to the state reformatory in Pauls Valley this morning following a juvenile charge conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Whitson
State Reformatory
Pauls Valley
Frank Hulsey
Mrs. Rice of Henderson Visits Ada Relative Here
Mrs. George Rice of Henderson Kentucky is visiting her daughter Mrs. Merle O Matthews. Rice formerly lived in Ada and is well known in the city.
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George Rice
Henderson, Ky
Merle O. Matthews
Rice
Ada
City
Deputies Take Willie Smith and Eli Clark to State School
Deputy Sheriff J B Chapman took Willie Smith and Eli Clark to the Granite state school of correction after they entered guilty pleas last week for stealing chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Chapman
Willie Smith
Eli Clark
State School of Correction
Granite
Gotcher Returns to Tupelo After Visit with Ill Brother
H. W. Gotcher travels back to Tupelo Mississippi following a visit with his brother J. P. Gotcher former police chief who has been ill for an extended period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Gotcher
Tupelo
Miss
J. P. Gotcher
Chambers and Adair wedding set for next Sunday
The News announces the marriage of M. L. Chambers and Miss Inez Adair to be held next Sunday in Atlanta Georgia. Chambers previously worked at The News as a linotype operator and later as city editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Chambers
Inez Adair
Atlanta, Ga
Chambers
Patterson and Kitchens Married in Stratford Ceremony
E. P. Patterson of this city wed Miss Valmar Kitchens of Stratford this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bertha Weaver, 400 West Seventeenth Street, with Rev. J. H. Ball of the First Methodist Church officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Patterson
Valmar Kitchens
Stratford
Bertha Weaver
West Seventeenth Stret
J. H. Ball
First Methodist Church
Heathman visit to Bra ly family announced
Mr and Mrs Wayne Heathman of Houston Texas are visiting the Bra ly family and other relatives here during their stay in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Heathman
Houston
Tex
Braly
Connant Couple Return From Shawnee Medical Visit
Mr and Mrs A H Connant have returned from Shawnee where Mr Constant went for medical treatment. He is considerably improved.
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A. H. Connant
Shawnee
Mr. Constant
Dan Rogers Appeals Peace Disturbance Fine in District Court
Dan Rogers was fined $10 on Thursday by Justice of the Peace H J Brown for disturbing the peace and he appealed the ruling to the district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Rogers
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
District Court
Miss Ida Enloe Takes Frisco Freight Office Post
Miss Ida Enloe daughter of Dr W H Enloe leaves Bristow for a new duty in the Frisco freight office she will oversee duties formerly held by her in the local office formerly connected here with the railway department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Enloe
W. H. Enloe
Frisco
Bristow
Ida Oklahoma Politician James Knight Visits Ada
Hon James R Knight of Ida Oklahoma visits his daughter Violet and sister Elizabeth Knight at 1010 East Ninth Street Ada He is a former representative in the Oklahoma legislature and will stay in Ada for two or three weeks expanding his statewide acquaintance
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James R. Knight
Ida, Oklahoma
Violet
Elizabeth Knight
East Ninth Street
Knight
Oklahoma
Trey Curtain County
Ada
Miss Pearl Black Plans Weekend Visit at Centrahoma
Miss Pearl Black left Friday evening to spend the weekend with home folk at Centrahoma, after which she will return to continue her work at the local college.
Neelys Move to Ada Open Auto Paint Shop
J Neely and his family from Oklahoma City relocate to Ada where Mr Neely will join the Ada auto paint shop at 214 West 12th Street.
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J. Neely
Oklahoma City
Ada
Mr. Neely
West 12Th Street
Injury at Oklahoma Portland cement plant
D S Geddes an employee at the Oklahoma Portland cement plant is suffering an injured right hand after a accident this week his hand narrowly escaped being severed while at work
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D. S. Geddes
Oklahoma
Portland Cement Plant
Weeks Family Visits Stonewall Relatives
Mr and Mrs George Weeks and children of Pontotoc Mississippi visit L D and R Co Jeter. Also Mrs R W Gregory of Glenwood Louisiana. They plan to visit relatives in Stonewall.
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George Weeks
Pontotoc
Miss
R. W. Gregory
Glenwood
L. D
R. Co. Jeter
Stonewall
Rockefeller Son Leaves for Portland Job
Frank Rockefeller, son of Mr and Mrs H A Rockefeller, departed Sunday evening for Portland Oregon where he has secured a position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rockefeller
H. A. Rockefeller
Portland
Ore
Dale Eddieman Visits City Friends From Hugo Residence
Dale Eddieman son of O T Eddieman a pioneer of Ara spent Sunday in the city with friends. He now lives at Hugo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Eddieman
O. T. Eddieman
Ara
Hugo
Doctor Called to Kingston for Father’s Serious Illness
Dr. Lewis was summoned to Kingston on Saturday due to his father’s severe illness. He arrived with his family and was at his father’s side during the distressing time.
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Dr. Lewis
Kingston
J T Kincaid Nearing Return Home After Hospital Stay
J T Kincaid, long hospitalized, is reported to be recovering and likely to return to his Sasakwa home this week as his health improves.
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J. T. Kincaid
Sasakwa
Mrs Lewis Carson Weekend Hostess in Ada
Tecumseh resident Mrs Lewis Carson formerly Miss Della Overturf visited Ada at Miss Rubye West s South Broadway home for a weekend gathering.
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Lewis Carson of
Tecumseh
Ada
Della Overturf
Rubye West
South Broadway
Holt and Webb families visit Byrd's Mill for Sunday lunch
T P Holt and family and J E Webb and family motored to Byrd's Mill Sunday afternoon taking lunch with them and enjoyed the afternoon. They report today that at one time Sunday fifty one cars were parked from Ada at Byrd's Mill.
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T. P. Holt
J. E. Webb
Byrd’s Mill
Ada
Van Eaton Man Confined At Mother's Home
Frank Van Eaton has been confined to the home of his mother Mrs Grace Van Eaton on East Sev with limited mobility and restrictions noted by local health officials. The situation reflects ongoing care needs and family arrangements in the neighborhood.
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Frank van Eaton
Grace van Eaton
East Sev
Illness Keeps Worker From Conn Shockley Dairy
A worker on the Conn Shockley dairy has recovered sufficiently from illness to resume duties on Enteenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enteenth Street
Conn- Shockley Dairy
Bank official leaves for Denison then Oklahoma City
T V Sugg formerly with the First National Bank departed last night for Denison Texas to join his wife visiting her parents. From Denison they will proceed to Oklahoma City where he has accepted a new position.
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T. V. Sugg
First National Bank
Denison
Tex
Oklahoma City
Farm Barn Fire Harms Fussell Farm Near Ada
A barn on Ed Fussell's farm ten miles southwest of Ada burned yesterday with extensive damage. Losses included a feedmill, sixteen hogs, hay, corn and other feed, while Fussell carried some insurance.
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Ed Fussell
Ada
No fire alarms received since April twenty first noon today
Fire Chief Somer Jones reports no alarms have been turned in to the local department since April 21 up to noon, marking the second longest period in the department’s history with no alarms recorded.
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Somer Jones
Child Vivian Hodson Dies at Home in City
Vivian Hodson two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs T L Hodson died at the family home 225 West Thirteenth street at 11 o clock last night. Services will be held at the residence this afternoon at 2 30 with Rev Nettles in charge. Burial will take place in Rosedale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Hodson
T. L. Hodson
West Thirteenth Street
Rev. Nettles
Rosedale
Wireless station planned at fire station for amusement
Fire chief Somer Jones announced plan to install a wireless receiving station at the fire station for the amusement of firemen. The set has arrived and Fred Ford, who already has a home setup, will assist the firefighters in getting the outfit working.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somer Jones
Fred Ford
Miss Nina Mae Britt Attends Oklahoma City Funeral
Miss Nina Mae Britt left this morning for Oklahoma City to attend the funeral of Mrs. J. M. Simpkins who died there yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Simpkins were formerly of this city and had moved away a few months ago. Mrs. Simpkins was buried in Oklahoma City today.
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Nina Mae Britt
Oklahoma City
J. M. Simpkins
Mrs. Simpkins
Simpkins
Funeral in Center for Miss Lady Mae Austell Drowned Nearby
Ada residents joined relatives and neighbors in Center on Sunday for the funeral of Miss Lady Mae Austell daughter of Dr and Mrs Austell of Center who drowned near the family home Friday afternoon. Attendees from Ada included W J Bumpers and family Z E Charlton and sister Ira Charlton W E Money and family Mrs Mary Smith and mother Mrs Fletcher Mrs F L Neal Prof A Floyd Mrs John Ryan and daughter Mrs Beulah Moore Miss Blanch Chilcutt Prof Melton and family and Joe Sloan and family.
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Ada
Center
Lady Mae Austell
Austell
W. J. Bumpers
Z. E. Charlton
Ira Charlton
W. E. Mooney
Mary Smith
Fletcher
F. L. Neal
A. Floyd
John Ryan
Beulah Moore
Blanch Chilcutt
Melton
Joe Sloan
Henry Young Buys Threshing Machine for Field Use
Henry Young has ordered a new threshing machine and will soon be on the field with it.
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Henry Young
Ada Alfalfa Milling builds new shed to replace fire loss
Ada Alfalfa Milling company is constructing a new shed to replace the one destroyed by a fire several weeks ago, marking a step in recovery and continuity for the operation.
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Ada Alfalfa Milling Company
Rain Descends on Wilson Community Monday Night
F. A. Stephens, residing in the Wilson community southwest of Vaness, reports a good rain in the neighborhood Monday night, bringing favorable conditions to crops and local waterways.
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F. A. Stephens
Wilson
Vaness
Holmes and Fowler Head to Kiamichi Mountains
Gus Holmes and R W Fowler departed yesterday for the Kiamichi Mountains to spend a few days fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Holmes
R. W. Fowler
Kiamichi Mountains
Myers Family Plans Summer in Kentucky Visit
Mrs. N. P. Myers and her daughter Elizabeth and son N. P. Jr. left yesterday for Lexington and Winchester Kentucky to spend the summer visiting. They will tour Mammoth Cave and other historic spots during their stay.
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N. P. Myers
Elizabeth
Lexington
Winchester
Kentucky
Mammoth Caves
Former Ada native Jones visits Ada for Beaumont link
Clyde D. Jones, once of Ada and now head of the manual training department at Beaumont high school, greets Ada friends during a short home visit lasting a day or two.
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Clyde D. Jones
Ada
Beaumont, Texas
Cales Couple Welcome First Son Sunday Night
Mrs L C Cales and Mr L C Cales announce the arrival of a son on Sunday night.
Knowles recovering well after recent operation
S. H. Knowles, who underwent an operation a few days ago, is reported to be doing nicely.
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S. H. Knowles
Horses Not Gone in Horseless Age Across Cities
In a horse riding census led by the Horse Association of America, 511 miles of bridle trails span thirteen major cities with Chicago leading at about 200 miles and Boston at 100. The report notes eight riding schools in many cities, growing horse shows, and trails in forests near Chicago, Washington, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and more. It highlights Rock Creek Park and Potomac Park developments, central park trails, and clubs forming near Buffalo and Cleveland as riding interest expands nationwide.
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Chicago
Horse Association of America
Boston
Washington
Philadelphia
Rock Creek Park
District of Columbia
Roosevelt
Potomac Park
Potomac River
Central Park
New York
Riverside Drive
van Cortlandt Park
Brooklyn
Prospect Park
Wissahickon Park
Fairmont Park
San Francisco
Golden Gate Park
Los Angeles
Minneapolis
Baltimore
Buffalo Club
Cures Malaria Chills Fever Bilious Fever Colds
A historical note markets a remedy claiming to cure malaria chills fever bilious fever colds and LaGrippe. The brief item lists broad disease coverage with medical claims typical of patent medicines from the era.
Levin Leaves for San Diego Summer Visit
M. Levin departed today for San Diego California to spend the summer with his wife, who has resided there for some time due to her health.
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M. Levin
San Diego
Calif
Ruth Collins on Vacation in Memphis and Mississippi
Miss Ruth Collins daughter of Henry Collins and secretary at Ada high school is spending her vacation with relatives in Memphis Tennessee and visiting areas in Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Collins
Henry Collins
The
Ada High School
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
New Son Born to Mr and Mrs Lee Cook
Mr and Mrs Lee Cook announce the arrival of a son named Robert Lee at their home. He arrived on June 25.
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Lee Cook
Robert Lee
Osage Trip Report on Crops and Rain Benefits
M. R. Chilcutt returned yesterday from a business trip through the Osage country. He reports crops in good condition, especially corn, and notes a good rain from Nowata to Allen recently.
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M. R. Chilcutt
Osage Country
Nowata
Allen
Rain Falls in Southwestern County Area Monday Night
A good rain is reported in the southwestern part of the county Monday night. The rains of the week before had missed that area, so the precipitation came at a time when it was badly needed.
Farmer reports fine rain and low boll weevil risk near Fitzhugh
L. C. Morris of the Fitzhugh area reports a good rain on Monday night. He notes corn is thriving and he has not found any boll weevils in his cotton for two weeks.
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L. C. Morris
Fitzhugh
Craig Infant Dies at Home in Fourth Street Dwelling
Elizabeth Craig, 15 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Craig, died at their home 526 West Fourth Street on Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Interment is scheduled at Rosedale Cemetery this afternoon at 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
J. W. Craig
West Fourth Street
Rosedale
Boy's fall from tree breaks arm while picking peaches
Carl Kerley, 12, son of Mr and Mrs J T Kerley of West Second Street, sustained a broken arm Monday afternoon after falling from a tree while gathering peaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Kerley
J. T. Kerley
West Second Street
Protest Against Secretary Weeks Liquor Stand Sparks Oklahoma City Meeting
In Oklahoma City a regimental conference of the anti saloon league protested Secretary Weeks stance favoring light wines and beer. The telegram to President Harding urged loyalty to fundamental laws and condemned the official’s remarks. The meeting, part of a series ahead of the congressional election, drew prohibition advocates fromArkansas Texas Oklahoma Kansas Louisiana and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Weeks
Anti-Saloon League
Harding
Anti-Saloon
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas Louisana
Missouri
Executive Department
P. A Baker
League
United States
Hawaii
White House
Frank V. Ebbert
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Northwest
Ebbert
Canada
Pacific Northwest
Wounded miners key witnesses in suit over Herrin massacre
Survivors who reached Chicago after the Herrin massacre will serve as principal witnesses for Southern Illinois Coal Co in lawsuits against the U M W A and Williamson County. Attorneys describe the accounts as crucial evidence. Bull, Layton and Olson say wounded miners remain in hospitals under protection, while company president Lester seeks fresh troops from Governor Small to avert further attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Herrin
Southern Illinois Coal Company
Williamson County
Follett W. Bull
Australian MPs earn 5000 dollars yearly for service
Members of parliament in Australia receive five thousand dollars annually for their services, a fixed stipend reflecting official duties and parliamentary participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Australian Wheat Growers Fight Mice Plague
In Sydney a doctor’s protective preparation defeats mice threatening Australian wheat. Tests show wheat boards losses in New South Wales at £500,000. Dr Henry Bottrell led a final test with mice sealed in a tank. after two days the mice showed no appetite for wheat or bread and died, with no teeth marks on containers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sidney Doctor
Wheat Board
South Wales
Henry Bottrell
Legion And College Play Postponed Game Tomorrow
The College and Legion teams from the city league will play Thursday afternoon, replacing the previously scheduled Clerks matchup. Both teams trail in their schedule, with Coach Thompson optimistic as his squad, improving in batting after a rough fielding display yesterday, aims to beat the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Legion
Theegion
Clerks
Thompson
German police fire on crowd at Darmstadt riot
Berlin June 28 Three persons were killed and 25 wounded when German police fired on a crowd during a demonstration in connection with the assassination of Dr Walter Rathenau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Perons
Darmstadt
Walter Rathenau
Hurricane's Reach Seen Affecting Atmosphere Light Paths
An approaching hurricane may alter atmospheric conditions and ray paths for more than 1000 miles, with implications for optics and weather forecasting as the storm nears coastal regions.
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Gov. Small
Illinois
Wees
O. A. Cummins
A. G. Winn
Oklahoma State Bank Building
Cess
B. B. Howard Sheet Metal Works
Stevens-Wilson CO
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