Governor Robertson and Lyons in courtroom brawl
In Okmulgee on March 3 Governor Robertson and oilman James G. Lyons exchanged about a half dozen blows after Lyons refused to shake hands. Officers formed a guard around the governor as spectators watched, with no injuries reported and both men later separating. Col. B. H. Markham and guards were present.
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Okmulgee
Mar
James G. Lyons
Robertson
Lyons
Robert
W. H. Crume
Zwick
Mr. Crume
Lyons Fpetroleum Company
Guaranty State Bank
Lank of Commerce
Court House
Mr. Lyons
Col
B. H Markham
Shipmen Start Fight on Wage and Court Row
Reports from Okmulgee and Chicago detail a clash over wages and a public dispute. Sheriff Sowers seeks Governor Robertson’s input on whether Superior Court Judge Christopher should return, while Chicago reports six railroad shop crafts unions pushing wage changes before the Railroad Labor Board.
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Christopher
Okmulgee
Frank Sowers
Robertson
Superior Court
Undefeated
Lyons
Bank of Commerce
Beaburn
Hepburn
Sowers
Weather and crop notes from Uklamna Weekly Farm Bulletin
The week brought the heaviest season snow with widespread, drifting in wheat regions. Northern counties saw the heaviest fall. south mixed snow and sleet. Spring moisture improves wheat and oats. growers discuss potential yields. Cotton seed sales lag. early planting stressed. boll weevil damaged but not severely. Wheat at $1.50 in Chicago. hogs $10.00–$10.75 in Oklahoma City. Marriage license: J Godwin 29 Henryetta and Euna Ryan 23 Gordon Tex. ceremony by Justice W H Fisher.
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Oklahoma City
Mat
Chicago
Oklahoma Daily Livestock News
Mid-West
John A. Whitehurst
State Board of Agriculture
J. Godwin
Henryetta
Lyons Not in Custody Yet Technically Arrested
Mr Lyons, though not in custody, is technically under arrest. No effort was made to prevent him from leaving the courthouse.
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Mr. Lyons
Lady Rhondda Granted Seat in House of Lords First Woman
London, March 2. The committee of privileges granted Lady Rhondda a seat in the House of Lords, making her the first woman to sit in the upper chamber. She is Viscount Rhondda’s daughter, wartime floor controller who died in 1918, and wife of Sir Humphreys MacWorth.
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London
Lady Rhondda
House of Lords
Astor
Viscount Rhondda
Great Britain
Humphreys MacWorth
Many Hogs Shipped From Bryan County
Durant reports sixty five car loads of hogs shipped from Bryan County since January 1 for a total of 104000 dollars. The shipments average about 1600 dollars per car. The county agent credits the Boys Pig and organized group for this large output.
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Bryan County
Durant
Mar
Hairest Demand in England and America in 1921
The notice notes that demand in England and America proved exceedingly heavy during 1921. It highlights cross‑continent trade pressure and brisk market activity affecting prices and supply.
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England
America
City to Give Police Whistles for Blind Crossings
Denver plans to supply blind residents with whistles that stop traffic at street crossings, allowing safe, supervised crossings by sightless pedestrians. Municipal program aims to aid accessibility and pedestrian safety in the city.
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Denver
Colo
Cham berlain's Tablets Proclaimed as Ideal Remedy
An advertisement extols Cham berlain's Tablets as a superior constitutional remedy. It notes the pills are easy to take, mild in effect, and suitable for trial when needed. The endorsement emphasizes gentleness and reliability as a health aid.
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Chamberlain
Adv
Increase of Ninety Million in Debt of Public Is Reported
Washington March 2 An increase of more than 90 million dollars in the public debt during February was announced by the treasury. On February 28 the total debt stood 23,478,667,789 compared with 23,388,544,236 on January 1. Officials explained the rise largely due to about 4.6 billion in treasury notes issued during the month while securities retired in February totaled about 511 million.
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Treasury
No Alliance in Four Power Treaty Says Senator New
Washington March 6 Senate adopts resolution asking President Harding about the impact of ratifying the four power Pacific treaty on the Lansing Ishii agreement with Japan. Senator New of Indiana asserts the pact creates no alliance nor obligation to use force, comparing it to the League of Nations as Drastic and compulsory. He insists the treaty involves no covenant of force and is not an alliance, urging ratification only if understood correctly.
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Washington
Harding
United States
Japan
Senate
New
Indiana
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
America
Sen. New
Senator New
Canada to have a Liberal head
Ottawa reports a Liberal prime minister will lead the 14th Canadian Parliament opening next week with W. L. Mackenzie King as premier. The ceremony recalls Westminster tradition as the Governor General arrives in full dress, the Black Rod raps, and Parliament prepares to elect a speaker.
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Ottawa
Canada
Byng
W. L. Mackenzie King
Wilfred Laurier
United States
Great Britain
Westminster
House of Parliament
Senate
The
Commons
Cromweill
Atarms
King
Rodolphe’ Lemieux
Montreai
T. A. Crerar
Captain James Sees Crime Decline and Civic Betterment
Kansas City police veteran Captain Robert E. Lee James, in charge of the citys second largest police district, asserts crime and vice are waning. He has studied sociology, joined civic groups, and says his aim is to keep boys straight and improve conditions for children while also providing for his family.
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Kansas
City
Robert E. Lee James
James
Tulsa Man Garrison H. Chante Dies at 100 in Home
Just one month and a day from his would be 101st birthday Garrison H. Chante died recently at his Tulsa home. He had lived in Tulsa many years moving here from Missouri. His remains were sent to Centralia Missouri for burial.
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Tulisa
Garrison H. Chante
Tulsa
Missouri
Centralia
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Abbottstown Reader
Edward P. Miller of Abbottstown Pennsylvania endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saying it heals coughs and colds and leaves users seldom satisfied with other products. The advertisement claims the remedy is excellent for allaying coughs and breaking up colds and notes widespread favorable opinions.
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Chamberlain
Edward P. Miller
Abbottstown
McMullin Formula Promoted For Colds And Breathing Health
An advertisement promotes MecMullin's Formula as a safe medicine to ward off germs and protect bronchial health. It claims use for adults and children and lists Til den McMullin Co. Sedalia Missouri and F. H. Wozencraft's Drug Store as manufacturers and sellers.
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McMullin
Tilden McMullin Co
Sedalia
Moe
Women urged to expand police roles to guard girls
Miss Madora Donohue of the federal social hygiene board told the Civic League of Women Voters in Muskogee that organized women can do more than men to combat social evils. She urged appointing women police officers to aid girls drifting toward immorality.
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Muskogee
Madora Donohue
Federal Social Hygiene Board
Civic League of Women Voters
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American Federation of Labor
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Uklanma Weekly Farm Bulletin
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Wilfrid Laurier
Kine
W. S. Fielding
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Charles Murphy
Ontario
George P. Graham
Henri 5. Beland
Quebec
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F. H. Wozencraft
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A. M. Welborn
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