Paper mill ownership and press independence explored
A散ays on paper mill ownership influence links to the press, recalls Jay Gould and Joseph Pulitzer cases, and argues public confidence outlasts owner control. It notes Trotsky and Stalin power struggles, and warns about superintendent overreach in Oklahoma politics. A Wisconsin Republican anniversary and highway bond considerations are discussed alongside oil prospects and education advances in Pontotoc County Oklahoma.
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Jay Gould
New York World
Joseph Pulitzer
Steel Trust
Ludlow becomes Washington insider after district win
Indiana congressman Louis Ludlow dodged the usual cynicism to win a House seat with strong local support. He now signs 10,000 letters to constituents and runs between departments to aid voters, declaring his role as their personal representative in Washington.
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Washington
Louis Ludlow
Indiana
Congress
Ludlow
National Press Club
Congressional Record
B. M. Ralston
Indianapolis
Tom Taggart
Charles M. Greathouse
Earl Peters
Evans Woolen
Meredith Nicholson
Hoover
Oklahoma Kansas tag war prompts state probe talks
Governor Holloway ordered the attorney general to probe the Oklahoma Kansas motor vehicle tag dispute and seek talks with Kansas Governor Reed. About 30 Oklahoma drivers have been arrested as Kansas enforces its tag rules. The Petroleum Motor Transport Co asks for a truce and hopes for repeal of Oklahoma law this session.
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Oklahoma City
Kansas
Oklahoma
Holloway
Reed
Wonders On Exhibition At New York Chemical Expo
In Grand Central Palace the twelfth exposition of chemical industries displays new discoveries from a pocket liquor tester to columbium the gray metal. Highlights include a wooden alcohol detector a hoot door opener by horn a sensitive rail bending gauge and ethylene gas for shipping ripening and airship fuel.
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New York
Exposition of Chemical Industries
Grand Central Palace
C. W. Blake
University of Illinois
A. M. Matheson
North Bergen
N. J
Televox
Oklahoma highway bids cut cement costs in eight projects
Oklahoma contractors saw lower bids as the state highway commission awarded eight pavement contracts totaling 28.11 miles in six counties for 595 528.92. Monarch Cement of Kansas supplied all cement at the lowest rate, while the state will provide cement and steel on four projects and asphalt tops were largely avoided. Multiple counties including Muskogee and Beckham saw concrete wins with bids under 40 000 for 2.5 miles in several locales.
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Highway Commission
Johnston
Oklahoma City
State Highway Commission
Oklahoma
Monarch Cement Company of
Kansas
Beckham
Ellis
Locher Brothers
Okmulgee
Tust East
Muskogee County
Brooks and Dahlgren
Sayre South
Beckham County
Edmiston Construction Company, Incorporated
Chickasha
el Reno
Canadian County
Edmiston Company
Seminole County
Konawa
Meeker West
Lincoln County
Oklahoma County
Okalhoma County
Osage County
Holloway Advises Counties to Deal With Law Breakers
The question of allowing or banning horse and dog racing and wagering hangs in the balance after a conference between Retail Merchants' Association members and W. L. Coffey. Coffey, standing in for ill County Attorney Byron Kirkpatrick, said he may travel to Oklahoma City to meet Governor Holloway. Oil City Kennel Club announces a dog racing program to begin Saturday night.
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ULSA
Retail Merchants’ Association
W. L. Coffey
Coffey
Byron Kirkpatrick
Oklahoma City
Holloway
Oil City
Governor halts Tulsa horse and dog racing request action
Oklahoma City May 3 acting on a Tulsa delegation request to halt horse and dog racing in Tulsa the governor and attorney general are to decide the course of action following the delegation's appeal.
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Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Holloway
Edwin Dabney
Holloway to Name Delegates for Oil Conference
Oklahoma Governor Holloway will name delegates from the state to a possible national oil proration conference. He will seek to understand Oklahoma’s needs before committing to any conservation policy and will ensure delegates represent both major producers and independents. Mark L. Requa invited the delegation and emphasized no binding plan without Oklahoma action.
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Oklahoma City
Holloway
United States
Oklahoma
Mark L. Requa
New York
Oil Conservation Board
Hollo Way
Requa
Secretary of the Interior
First Aid Course Begun at Oklahoma Portland Cement Plant
J E Hynal, US Bureau of Mines official and rescue leader with 20 years in mine work, starts a ten hour first aid course for all employees and foremen of Oklahoma Portland Cement. Sessions run four per day at mills and one daily at Lawrence with about 50 per class. Officials cite safety drive tied to June No Accident campaign and a strong safety record.
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J. E. Hynal
United States Bureau of Mines
Oklahoma Portland Cement Company
Lawrence
Oklahoma Portland Organization
Matthews
United States
Canada
Claude Rodarmel
Hynal
Two Collinsville Youths Slashed by Irate Husband
In Tulsa on May 4 two Collinsville youths H. H. Ray 23 and Sam MacDanields 22 were treated for serious knife wounds. Raymond Skaggs was detained as officers investigated after returning home to find his wife with another man.
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Collinsville
Tulsa
H. H. Ray
Sam MacDanields
Raymond Skaggs
Skaggs
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Byron Norrell
ADA Evening News
Ada
Okla
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Russia
Constantinople
Lenin
Germany
Stalin
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Ripon
Wisconsin
Whig Party
John C. Fremont
Buchanan
Breckinridge
Douglas
Union Party
Lincoln
Gov. Holloway
LaSelle
Bebee Field
Benedum & Trees
Pontotoc County
Pontotoco County
Francis
Bebee
Asher
Texas
Biddy
Court House
News
Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Wewoka Times-Democrat
Richard Elam
Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
Taylor County
Interstate Early Potato Committee
A. E. Mercker
Middle West
A. F. Woods
Agriculture Department
United Kingdom
Buckingham Palace
Day
Tulsa County
Kirkpatrick
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