Millionaire Proposes as Betty Weighs Love and Wealth
Betty Mortimer faces a life changing choice after Alester Grove’s bold rooftop proposal during a New York party. Jerry, torn between Dan Harvey’s genuine affection and Alester’s fortune, contemplates marriage as a path out of poverty while underlying doubts about love persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
Betty Mortimer
Alester
New York
Betty
wiXou
Jerty
Ivy
Verry
Dan Harvey
Dan
Myrtle
Evelyn
Betty Martinez
Florida
Cosden No 1 Busby Wildcat Drilling Near Stonewall
A Cosden No 1 Busby wildcat well is being drilled in section 6 2 8 near the Pontotoc county line about four miles northeast of Stonewall. The crew reports drilling in limestone at just over 400 feet and the acreage passed from Adamen to Cosden with a deep test contract pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildcat
Busby
Pontotoc County
Stonewall
Adamen
Cosden
Plane Wreck Near Newark Kills Thirteen Sightseers
Thirteen sightseers died in a Ford tri motor plane crash near Newark after attempting a forced landing beside a freight car in a sand yard. Pilot Lou Foote survived in critical condition while Delmont Parsons died later at St James Hospital. The disaster ranks as one of the worst U.S. air tragedies with 14 victims, including Amy Steever and Reginald Woodward among the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Pi—Delmont Parsons
St. James Hospital
Lou Foote
United States
Colonial Airways
Delmont Parsons
New York City
Foote
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Gertrude Steever
Bloomfield
Reginald Woodward
Brooklyn
Walter, Jr
Jersey City
Margarreton
William
Perth Amboy
Rio Janeiro
Santos Dumont
Oklahoma Senate trims pension bill for Confederate veterans
The Oklahoma Senate amended a bill to raise Confederate veterans and widows pensions from 25 to 40 dollars monthly, sending it back to the House amid a crowded calendar. Anglin opposed the higher ask citing budget strain, while Pullen argued benefits would be short lived as veteran deaths mount. The measure also cut inmates’ home pensions and widows’ pensions to 12.50 and 20 dollars respectively, with broader public-spirited support from Senator Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Mar
State Senate
House of Representatives
Tom Anglin
Holdenville
Appropriations Committee
House
Anglin
Jo O. Ferguson
Pawnee
Jess L. Pullen
Ardmore
Pullen
Anglia
W. C. Austin
Altus
Greatest returns for the amount invested
Classified ad notes highlight value for money in investments and purchases. Readers are urged to compare prices and features to maximize returns on financial decisions and product buys.
Williams Hands Out Fines Here In Federal Court
Judge Robert L. Williams resumed assignment of criminal cases in federal court today. Several defendants pleaded guilty rather than stand trial as juries were summoned. The docket disposition included Vernon Rowe Olie Rowe and L C Mason on prohibition and Haskell Rogers under Hastings amendment receiving one year in prison on a first offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Williams
Vernon Rowe
Olie Rowe
L. C. Mason
Prohibition
Duran
Aid of Aviator Appreciated
Montgomery Alabama March 18. Major M L Weaver reports flood victims praised food airlift by 18 army planes. A pilot dropping supplies over Brewton saw isolated family wave then form white cloth letters on a hill reading God bless you.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
M. L. Weaver
Brewton
Weaver
Was son endorsed for U S marshal in eastern Oklahoma
A. N. Lee craft of Bryan county and R. H. Stanley of Choctaw county, both Democrats, introduced a resolution endorsing Pushmataha county Republican legislator Clark Was son for United States marshal for the eastern district of Oklahoma. The House adopted the resolution unanimously and will send copies to federal officials.
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Oklahoma City
Mar
A. N. Leecraft
Bryan County
R. H. Stanley
Choctaw County
Clark Wasson
Pushmataha County
United States
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
Oklahoma Hearing on Cotton Gin Permits Draws 1000 Ginners
Oklahoma City March 18 A house of representatives hearing on permits for cooperative cotton gins drew about 1000 ginners and growers. The US Supreme Court voided licenses for cooperative gins and required public necessity hearings before licenses can issue, with the Commission reading gin lists by county to spot protests and set future hearings or license issuances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
House
Corporation Commission
United States Supreme Court
Proration Cuts Oil Output Across Oklahoma and West Texas
Oil and gas records show a widespread drop in weekly production ending March 16, with Oklahoma Seminole and St. Louis Pe rson pools contributing to a 32 043 barrel decrease in total U S light and heavy gravity oils. California and Gulf Coast regions shift, while Mid Continent also declines.
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Tulsa
Okla
Seminole
Oklahoma
California
Santa Fe Springs
United States
Oil and Gas Journal
St. Louis-Pearson Pool
West Texas
Mid-Continent
Gulf Coast
Tonkawa
Burbank
Osage
St. Louis- Pearson
Cushing and Shamrock
Bristow
Becate
Northern Mint
West
Texas
North
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mna
Wren Blebee
Kane
Rocky Mountain
New Air Record Oklahoma City To Tulsa Set
A record flight from Oklahoma City to Tulsa in 37 minutes was made yesterday by Bob Cantwell, chief pilot of Halliburton Airlines, setting a new air speed benchmark. The event occurred in Tulsa with officials noting the swift passage. Cantwell credited aircraft performance and favorable weather for the achievement.
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Erie P
Halliburton
Frank Hawks
Cantwell
J. Frank Atehart
Exchange Natal Bank of Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Mar
Bob Cantwell
Halliburton Airlines
Bonds Held Invalid. Oklahoma Official Ordered to Return
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that J. T. Crane had no authority to sell $6,000 in bonds of school district No. 4 to Marshall County treasurer A. F. Stanley. Crane, jailed on a banking charge, was on leave of absence granted by Governor Johnston amid impeachment inquiries.
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First National Bank
Crane
Pie
Supreme Court
Oklahoma City
J. T. Crane
Texas
OklaHoma State Penitentiary
A. F. Stanley
Marshal County
State Supremeourt
Johnston
Independent
Jennings
General Moseley to Inspect Columbus Border Post
Brigadier General Moseley was ordered to Columbus New Mexico to review border conditions. A platoon infantry from Fort Bliss under Captain Andrew J. Wynne accompanies him. Major General Lassiter, commanding Eighth Army Corps at Fort Sam Houston, notified the War Department of the precautionary operation. Columbus previously saw Villa raid activity years ago prompting later Pershing expedition concerns.
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Washington
Mar
Moseley
Columbus
N. M
Fort Bliss
Lassiter
Eighth Army Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
War Department
Andrew J. Wynne
Francisco Villa
Mexico
General Pershing
Wilson
G O P Senators Vie for Seats on Foreign Relations Panel
In Washington on March 18 a heated race develops for the two Republican vacancies on the senate foreign relations committee with nine applicants. Western independents and the old guard compete as Senator Borah aims to steer the panel, while Senator McNary of Oregon holds the key to filling the seats as the Republican committee on committees chair.
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Washington
Mar
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Borah
Moses
New Hampshire
Johnson
California
McLean
Connecticut
Senate
McNary
Oregon
Republican Committee On Committees
Bond Election in Canadian County Upheld
The Oklahoma Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling validating two contested votes in Union Grade School District No. 2 Canad ian county. J B Stevens had sued to block bond issuance to build and equip a new school, arguing the Hupps moved out of the district and affected the result.
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Oklahoma City
Mar
Mike Hupp
Union Graded School District No
Canadian County
State Supreme Court
Canadian County District Court
J. B. Stevens
District Board
Stevens
Hupp
Largest, Best Equipped Plant Promotes Weekly Capacity
The facility touts itself as the largest and best equipped in the region, capable of handling 17 000 pieces weekly and inviting reservations for space.
Possession Charge Filed in Pontotoc County District Court
Mrs Pearl Jones faced a possession charge in district court after a Cullen s court filing marked as a second offense. Bond was set at 2009 dollars and she waived the preliminary trial, being bound over to district court under Sheriff Bowles campaign enforcement.
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Fred Bowles
Pontotoc County
Pearl Jones
Cullins
Hurley Sworn Assistant Secretary of War
Patrick J. Hurley of Tulsa Oklahoma was sworn in as assistant secretary of war succeeding Charles B. Robbins of Cedar Rapids Iowa. He will supervise procurement and manufacture of supplies and real estate for the war department and handle industrial mobilization plans among other duties.
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Washington
Mar
Patrick J. Hurley
Tulsa
Okla
Charles B. Robbins
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mr. Hurley
War Department
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Peeing
Ff Wy
Nova Scotia
Cosden Drilling
John Blocker
Earley Burleson
Simeon Burleson
Hastings Amendment
Fred Elam
G. W. High
Lee Howe
Jim Huddleston
G. G. Lee
H. C. Pearler
Jim Phillips
Tom Miller
Phillips
Miller
Oren Sanders
LeRoy Spencer
Joe Younger
Hugh Evans
Bob Steelman
Dan C. Rogers
Frank Phillips
Charlie Winchester
Lloyd Waner
Pirates
Lloyd
Ada
Dallas
Dallas Steers
Paul
Waner
Waners
Williams
U. S. Marshal
Sutton Git
Marshall CO
Committee
The
Ada Hatchery
West 25Th Street
Pat
Duska
Gwin & Mays
the Peels Store
Ada Milling Co
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