Oklahoma City Eyes Referendum on State Education System
Oklahoma City reports on a special session plan to put a referendum to voters testing the existence of state normal schools and related institutions. The Woodard bill proposes abolishing several district agricultural schools and university prep schools with two general voting choices and a potential targeted closure if the initial question fails. Meanwhile a burglary scare near Thirteenth Street ends with a mistaken police deployment and no capture.
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Oklahoma City
House
Cruce
Woodard
Goodwell
Texas County
Tonkawa
Claremore
Akin
School of Mines
Lurgar
C. E. Zahn
Wes Thirteenth Street
Roddie
West Thirteenth Street
W. H. Crane
Oklahoman
Easter Suits New Models at Harris Specialist
New Blue Serge suits among Easter offerings with renewed satisfaction in wearing them. Prices range from 12.50 to 30.00, with Harris Specialist promoting good clothes for men and boys at 294-tf-1tw.
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Harris
Germans Oppose Tobacco Trust Move in Berlin Meeting
German tobacconists and their employees met in Cologne to oppose the American Tobacco Company’s planned invasion of Germany. They fear direct sales would control German factories and cut out middlemen in a nationwide anti trust protest.
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Berlin
Colongne
Empire
American Tobacco Company
Cattle Raisers' Association Opens 37th Texas Convention
In Paso through March 18 the Cattle Raisers' Association of Texas holds its thirty seventh annual convention with sessions continuing Friday. Governor O B Colquitt and A M McPeddin preside as speakers in the opening program.
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Paso
Texas
The
Cattle Raisers’ Association of Texas
O. B. Colquitt
A. M. McPeddin
Ardmore Primary Results Nominates Officials
Ardmore Oklahoma completes unofficial city primary results with W R Robberts winning the mayoral nomination by seven votes. S B Tolson leads for police chief by forty four votes over Dow Brazilian. Total vote 1133.
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Ardmore
W. R. Robberts
S. 3
Tolson
D. B. Booker
Dow Brazilian
Crue Calls A Special Session In Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City reports Gov Cruce calls an extra session to begin tomorrow noon after a long legislative day. About 1 200 bills were filed with many local measures. 30 to 50 more to reach the governor by adjournment. The Muskogee Fair bill reached the governor with likely veto, as in 2 years ago.
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House
Senate
Cruce
McMechan
State House
Pruett
Department of State
Niggs Case Proceeds With Extended Trial Amid Rigorous Cross
The Niggs case advances with no anticipated conclusion before late Thursday as both sides press hard on every inch of ground. Prosecutors led by County Attorney Roland and A M Croxton present witnesses while the defense led by J W Bolen contests that Jim Rogers fired the fatal shot. The packed courtroom and detailed testimony mark a high profile trial drawing wide interest in Dade County.
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Dagegs
Daggy
Harrison
Jim Rogers
Roland
A. M. Croxton
J. W. Dean
C. C. Williams
J. W. Bolen
West & Welborn
Duchess of Argyll Celebrates Sixty Fifth Birthday
London March 18 bells rang at St George's Chapel Windsor in celebration of the Duchess of Argyll sister of the late King Edward and aunt of the present sovereign. The anniversary was also marked by the customary salute in the Longwalk.
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London
St. George’s Chapel
Windsor
Duchess of Argyll
Edward
Duchess Argyll
Louise
King George of Greece Assassinated in Saloniki
King George of Greece was shot and killed in Saloniki while walking with an aide. The assassin Aleko Schinas, about 40, gave no motive and was overpowered. Crown Prince Constantine is expected to assume the throne as officials swear fealty.
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Salonki
Turkey
King George
Greece
Saloniki
Aleko Schinas
Francoudis
Constantine
George
Janina
Prince Nicholas
Nicholas
Arkansas has two governors dispute centered in Little Rock
State Senator William K. Oldham and Senator John M. Futrell each claim the governor's office in Arkansas after a resignation. Oldham holds the office with AG Moose backing him. Futrell swore in as president of the senate and pro tempore, seeking to be acting governor and calling a special election. The case hinges on succession rules and senate leadership.
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Little Rock
Ark
William K. Oldham
John M. Futrell
Arkansas
Oldham
Moose
Fuutrell
Oidham
Futrell
Sen
Senate
Monda
Th Senate
Robinson
Senate Oldham
Jacob H. Gallinger
New Hampshire
United States Senate
Harry Lane
Oregon
Jonathan Bourne
Lane
Joseph Lane
United States
Breckenridge
Board of School Land Commissioners
New
State Election Board
Mexican Rebels Suffer Defeat at Nuevo Laredo
Carrancistas attack Nuevo Laredo at daybreak with about two hundred rebels against two hundred fifty federals. Twenty Carrancistas and fifteen federals killed, including a rebel leader's relative who died after rallying the assault with a red flag. Town deserted as residents flee hostilities.
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Nuevo Larédo
Garza Riv
Nuevo Laredo
International Bridge
United States
Oklahoma Legislature Agrees on Redistricting Map in Candid Senate Session
Oklahoma City March 15. The legislature adjourns briefly as leaders reconvene to push a new eight district map with three eastern districts in dispute. Gov Cruce opposes but will sign under protest. Major changes include method for Supreme Court clerk salary and new election board structure.
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Oklahoma City
Gine
Bruce
Heould
Senate
R Ballard
House Democrats
Senate Democrats
Oklahoma
Cruce
Ottawa
Delaware
Cherokee
Mayes
Craig
Nowta
Rogers
Washington
Tulsa
Osage
Muskogee
Wagoner
McIntosh
Okmulgee
Haskell
Sequoyah
Leflore
Adair
MecCurtain
Choctaw Pushmataha
Latimer
Pittsburg
Atoka
Bryan
Marshall
Love and
Carter
Johnston
Coak
Seminole
Hughes
Okfuskee
Pawnee
Murray
Garvin
McClain
Cleveland
Pottawatomie
Lincoln
Logan
Payne
Noble
Kay
Garfield
Kingfisher
Canadian
Grady
Stephens
Grant
Alfalfa
Mayo Blaine
Caddo
Comanche
Cotton Tillman
Kiowa
Jackson
Jefferson
Supreme Court
House
Corporation Commission
Oklahoma Central Railroad
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Thompson Resigns from State Senate to Become Congressman
Senator J B Thompson of Pauls Valley resigns from the Oklahoma State Senate today and heads to Washington to be sworn in as congressman for the upcoming special session. He was one of three elected at large at the last session.
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Oklahoma City
J. B. Thompson
Pauls Vailey
Washington
Thompson
Harris Specializes in Men and Boys Clothes
A local shop announces a full line of Manhattan and Wilson Brothers shirts in plain white pleated and fancy styles priced from 1 to 2 dollars and 50 cents. The store at 294 f-1 tw markets good quality clothing for men and boys.
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Manhattan
Wilson Bros
Harris
Daughter of W M Pegg Dies of Meningitis
Ruby Pegg the teenage daughter of W M Pegg and his wife died Monday afternoon from meningitis. Stricken Saturday the illness progressed rapidly, leaving her the couple's only daughter and a severe blow to the family.
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W. M. Pegg
Ruby
Allen
J R Mager in Maxwell Pursues Business Matters
J R Mager of Maxwell is shown engaged in business matters in a local advertisement page. The item notes routine dealings and financial concerns typical of small town commerce.
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J. R.mager
Maxwell
Austin Smith Returns From Visit To Mrs Couch Family
Austin Smith came back to Chickasha on Sunday after visiting Mrs. R. C. Couch and family. He was accompanied home by his niece Miss Mae.
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Austin Smith
Chickasha
R. C
Couch
Miss Mae
Fire destroys waters-pierce warehouse in Madill Oklahoma
Fire at Madill Oklahoma destroys the Waters-Pierce Company warehouse and storage tanks holding 20 900 gallons of oil. Local agent S E Fitch estimates a 4 000 loss. An adjoining Marsh Milling and Grain Company warehouse containing flour oats and feedstuff is also destroyed with a 5 000 loss and 2 000 in outstanding mortgage.
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Madill
Waters- Pierce Company
S. E. Fitch
Marsh Milling and Grain Company
AkUrante
Harris Specializes in Men and Boys Footwear Sale
Low cut shoes include English toe low heel and other styles in leather patent tan vid and gun metal. Prices range from 350 to 6.00 with various options. Harris promotes good clothes for men and boys at this location.
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Harris
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