Colonel Coolidge Dies as President Loses Farewell Father
Col John Coolidge father of the president dies at 10 41 pm in Plymouth Vermont. President Coolidge was enroute between New York and Bridgeport on a special train when the news reached Bridgeport. John Coolidge joins the train at Northampton to travel to his grandfather's bier. The elder Coolidge had suffered a week long decline ending with a heart attack. This marks the fifth Plymouth visit by the president, three under sorrowful circumstances.
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Plymouth
John Coolidge
Pres. Harding. Co
Coolidge
Washington
New York
Bridgeport
Amhert
Northampton
Col. Coolidge
Pres. Coolidge
Vermont
Col. John C Coolidge Dies of Cancer in Plymouth
Plymouth reports colonel John C Coolidge died after his physician diagnosed carcinoma of the bladder as the cause. Myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscles, contributed to his death.
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Plymouth
John C. Coolidge
Senate adjourns in honor of Col. John C. Coolidge
The senate adjourned on arrival today in respect to Col. John C. Coolidge father of the president. Senator Dale of Vermont led the motion triggering the adjournment reflecting a ceremonial pause in Washington dated March 19.
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Washington
Senate
Dale
Vermont
John C. Coolidge
Omaha Sniper Sentenced to Death for Dr Searles Murder
Frank Carter known as the Omaha sniper was sentenced to be electrocuted at the Nebraska state penitentiary on July 9 for killing Dr A D Searles. Judge Goss overruled a new trial motion and defense pleas for deferred execution were rejected. Carter remained unmoved and looked forward to the Fourth of July, then was driven to Lincoln under guard.
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Omaha
Neb
Frank Carter
Nebraska State Penitentiary
A. D. Searles
Goss
Carter
Baldwin
State
Lincoln
Heat Grips Chicago as Summer Returns Early
Chicago reports a heat surge with record temperatures and early beachdash vibes. Residents note the sea breeze and birds struggling against the rising heat as spring gives way to a summery spell.
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Chicago
Reformed Woman Paroled After Jail Sentence
In Wewoka on March 23 Rose Lutke, granted a 30 day parole from a voluntary jail term for liquor possession, remains in town with influenza awaiting possible operation in Oklahoma City. County physician G B Vansandt announced the parole was granted yesterday.
Next Conference Of Christians to Be Held at Quinton
The 1927 Fifth district conference of the First Christian church decided to meet in Quinton around March 1. Over 100 delegates attended amid ideal weather, with notable attendees including Mrs. Rose T. Armbruster of Tokyo Japan, a 20 year missionary in the Far East.
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First Christian Church
Quinton
Oklahoma
Rose T. Armbruster
Tokyo
Japan
Far East
Oklahoma Rural Schools Rise to Model Status
Oklahoma has boosted rural school standards from near none to about 3000 model schools this year. The score sheet, drawing on several states, sets ground, building, equipment, and organization criteria. three Beckham county schools Dale High Highway and Merit scored above 1800 points.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
M. A. Nash
State Board of Education
Nash
United States
E. A. Duke
Dale High
Highway
Merit
Beckham County
Prisoners embark on lark to jail for Muskogee sentence
About 20 federal prisoners left the Ada assignment of federal court for Muskogee where they would enter the Muskogee jail on sentences from 30 days to six months. Judge Williams ordered fines paid or serve default terms. The group waved and teased from the train as deputies accompanied them to the jail gates.
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Muskogee
Frisco
Ada
Adam Depot
R. C. Sumpter
Williams
Jimmie Jones
Bud Smith
Ed Steward
Odie Alton
Earl Salee
Harry Span
Ray Thurman
Silas Terry
M. C. Northcutt
Robert Johnson
Skeet Curry
Edward Hansen
Charlie Hensen
Walter Plummer
John Wardrobe
Augustus Grader
Francis Grader
Elza Cook
Dave Gowan
Preliminary hearing for two bankers in Keifer and Seminole bank cases
WEWOKA March 23 The preliminary hearing for W C Lauer and R E Owen charged with embezzlement in the closing of the First National bank of Keifer and the Seminole State bank is expected tomorrow. The delay was due to the fatal illness of M C Trimble the state bank examiner and chief witness who was called to Texas for his father’s death and will attend if he arrives in time.
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Wewoka
W. C. Lauer
R. E. Owen
First National Bank of Keifer
Seminole State Bank
M. C. Trimble
Trimble
Texas
Shawnee Plans Coliseum for State Cotton Exposition
Tentative plans for a coliseum to house the annual state cotton exposition have been prepared for Shawnee’s agricultural committee. The Shawnee board of commerce aims to construct the building and use it as a civic center and convention hall if built.
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Agricultural Committee
The
Shawnee Board of Commerce
Estimated 1925 U S population gain noted by bureau
The National Bureau of Economic Research reports a 1 629 000 population gain for 1925 in the continental United States placing total population at 115 940 000 on January 1 1926. Net migration fell while births rose and deaths fell as immigration played a minor role. Dr Will ford I King led the study.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
National Bureau of Economic Research
Willford I. King
Bureau
Gang of Bandits Nabbed in New York Police Roundup
New York reports identify Richard Reese Whittemore leader of a six man and one woman gang dubbed the tiger group. The crew allegedly robbed an armed car in Buffalo for 93999 and staged jewel robberies with multiple murders blamed on the gang.
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New York
Richard Reese Whittemore
Baltimore
The
Marine Trust Company
Buffalo
N. Y
Marshall Convicted of Second Degree Murder
Philadelphia March 24 David L Marshall was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the killing of Anna May Dietrich The verdict carries a 10 to 20 year sentence with the jury out over 13 hours Marshall’s lawyer planned to seek a new trial Dietrich 35 a milliner’s dismembered body parts were found in Delaware County near Philadelphia January 21 Authorities say Marshall admitted after arrest that Dietrich killed herself and he cut up her body to avoid notoriety
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Philadelphia
David L. Marshall
Anna May Deitrich
Marshall
Abraham Wernick
Dietrich
Delaware County
Bywood Heights
Media
Preliminary hearing for Francis Trainman delayed
The preliminary hearing of L. A. Seitz a Frisco railroad conductor of Francis on a Manslaughter charge in connection with the death of Bud Munger on the Allen highway March 1 was continued to March 25 before Justice H. J. Brown. Seitz was returning home from Ada when he struck the youth as he crossed the highway. The death was instantaneous.
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L. A. Seitz
Frisco Railroad
Francis
Bud Munger
Allen Highway
H. J. Brown
Ada
Norbeck Wins GOP Senate Nomination in South Dakota Primary
South Dakota Republicans endorsed Peter Norbeck for U S senator for the sixth time in yesterday's statewide primary. Gov Carl Gunderson won the party’s gubernatorial nomination in the same election.
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Norbeck
Sioux Fairs
M. D
South Dakota
Peter Norbeck
U. S
Carl Gunderson
Progress in new rating for veterans in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City reports major Harry B. Gilstrap says 1,200 of 4,314 regional cases rated under the new disability schedule taking pre war occupation into account. Most cases expected disposed by October 1, 1926. Personal appearances granted to 375 men this year. Bartlesville prepares for John R. McQuigg American Legion visit April 16 in Stillwater and Ponca City before arriving.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Harry B. Gilstrap
United States Veteran's Bureau
Gilstrap
Bartlesville
John R. MccQuigg
The
American Legion
Legion
McQuigg
Stillwater
Ponca City
Ponca City Horse Show Opens April 19
More than 150 entries have been made for the Ponca City horse show to open on April 19. The event, sponsored by E. W. Marland and the Ponca City polo and fox hunting clubs, features fifty horses entered by officers and women from Fort Reno and Fort Sill.
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Ponca City
E. W. Marland
Polo and Fox Hunting Clubs
Fort Reno
Fort Sill
Born to Mr and Mrs Ott a 10 pound boy Reeves meray
A newborn son, weighing 10 pounds, greeted Mr and Mrs Ott this morning. The name Reeves is noted in the fragmentary report of the birth.
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Mrs. Ott
Reeves Meray Morning
Fly
Mansfield Boy Receives Part Of Life Estate
Edward A Mansfield’s death prompts distribution under his will. Morgan Mansfield will receive 50 dollars monthly while Ada Chapter Red Cross gains 100 dollars for care given to C M Mansfield. Rev C C Morris, once familiar with the family in Louisiana, preached the funeral.
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Orville Snead
Red Cross and
United Charities Association
Ada
Red Cross
Cartiage
Edward A. Mansfield
C. M. Mansfield
James C
Morgan Mansfield
Snead
Mansfield
New Orleans
C. C. Morris
Louisiana
Potter's Field
Oklahoma State Boost Plan Promotes Talking Oklahoma
The Oklahomans Incorporated launches a statewide ad campaign to sell Oklahoma and its opportunities. A five to ten thousand line ad program will appear in newspapers, with 169 painted bulletins at highways and rail entries. A 500 watt superpower station and remote studios planned to broadcast statewide.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
The
Oklahomans. Incorporated
Oklahomans, Incorporated
Conviction Of Aged Man Upheld By Court In Liquor Case
The Oklahoma criminal court of appeals affirmed 70 year old Joe Harrell’s conviction for possessing liquor in Carter county. Harrell received 30 days in jail and a $500 fine. Two hired hands, Ed Hutchinson and W T Mauld en, were jailed six months and fined $500 each, with the court reversing their cases.
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Oklahoma City
Criminal Court of Appeals Today
Carter County
Joe Harrell
Harrell
Ed Hutchinson
W. T. Maulden
Har Bik
Williams Closes Annual Vigil On Pro Law Violation
The Eastern District of Oklahoma court in Ada overruled demurrers in civil actions against the city for possession of the Ada fire truck and street flusher. Judge Williams continued criminal conspiracy cases, found Davis not guilty, and sent many prisoners to federal jail or fined several defendants for National Prohibition violations.
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United States Court For
Eastern District of Oklahoma
Amecan la France Company
Ada
Davis
Fox
Carter County
United States Post Office
United States
Tom Champion
Ardmore
Williams
Muskogee
Coal County
Charles Hansen
Edward Hansen
Walter Boyd
Tom Boyd
National Prohibition
Hansens
Boyds
Cotton Crop For Last Year Hits Large Final Figure
Washington March 20 the 1925 cotton crop was officially placed at 16 985 905 equivalent 509 pound bales exclusive of seed by the census bureau in its final season report. The size had been debated after December estimates of 15 603 000 70 pound bale equivalents and forecasts during the growing season. The Oklahoma crop was estimated at 1 690 748 equivalent 500 pound bales.
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Washington
Burigv
Department of Prrosievure
Ecsupress
Judgment Affirmed for $1000 Against Oklahoma Democrat
In Oklahoma City on March 23 the state supreme court affirmed a $1000 judgment against Ben LaFayette a former Democratic State Central committee member. LaFayette a Checotah merchant was sued by minor Berrah Bass injured by a coal oil lamp with kerosene claimed to have a low flash point. The kerosene supplier was a co defendant.
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Oklahoma City
Ben LaFayette
Democratic State Central Committee
State Supreme Court
LaFayette
Checotah
McIntosh County
Berra
Williams Protests Trapp Campaigning To Succeed Himself
Federal Judge R L Williams mails a special delivery to Gov M E Trapp protesting his bid to succeed himself as state executive. The judge argues Trapp cannot legally be a candidate and will not release the letter’s contents until acknowledgment from Trapp or the press. A copy goes to W C McAlister, secretary of the state election board.
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Muskogee
R. L. Williams
M. E. Trapp
Trapp
Times-Democrat
Williams
Bound Over To District Court On Criminal Charge
Lewis Lance appeared before Justice of the Peace Joseph Anderson on a charge of receiving stolen property. He was released on a $1000 bond. The complaint says Lance bought a Buick crank case from Sam Gennis for $15 on March 10.
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Lewis Lance
District Court
Joseph Anderson
Justice of Peace
Lance
Sam Gennis
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Bureau of Economic Research
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Robert Holtman
Wittemore
Cleveland
Francis Trainman
Life Estate
Prairie Schooner
Cobat
Clyde Kaiser
Pontotoc County Poultry Association
Ada Court
Overrule Demurrer
J. L. Jennings
Felix James
Buster Jennings
Lige McKinney
John Piazzi
Ed Ryan
Henry Ryan
Mike Plummer
Walter
Mike
May Perona
Tom Shipley
Roy Thomas
Marvin Romine
R. L. Doak
William Guinn
Luther Guinn
Sherman Holloway
Doak
Guinns
Holloway
Harry Leonard
Bill Brown
Geo. W. English
Ilinois
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