Murray Urges State Election Duty Amid Oklahoma Debate
W H Murray president of the constitutional convention writes from Tishomingo urging moral and financial support for a proposed state election on ratifying the constitution. He warns Governor Frantz’s authority is disputed and plans meetings to raise funds and marshal nonpartisan support. He also notes political maneuvering and a June 6 deadline before action. In Pontotoc county, notices call for candidates in upcoming Democratic primaries with many offices to fill.
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Ada Brick Plant Expands With New Kiln and Machinery
A visiting representative saw the Ada brick plant installing a large down draft kiln for drainage tile and vitrified brick. The plant aims to double heat output and increase daily grain to 25 000 or 30 000, enabling production of new brick and tile lines and competing with eastern manufacturers. Additional buildings rise for drying and processing. Local citizens take pride in the expanded industry and high grade machinery for tile manufacture.
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Ada
Mule Kicks Ada Worker Injures James Thomas
James Thomas of Ada Machine Shop was kicked by a mule while shoeing it. He suffered facial and back bruises and a dislocated left shoulder. He is recovering after medical care. Thomas recently moved from Owl where he ran a blacksmith shop. His family has not yet joined him. The town already has another blacksmith, T. M. Hughey, with a shoulder injury.
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Ada
John Fundamant
Mr. Thomas
Owl
T. M. Hughey
Ada dam contractor cleared by special city council investigation
City of Ada holds a special meeting to review charges against contractor Lumsden and city engineer Brown. Officials find concrete dam work aligned with specifications and declare the charges unfounded after examination by Engineer Whitaker and the Portland Cement Co. manager.
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O’niel’ Engineering Company
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Preliminary hearing set for Lennie Seymour murder case
Atoka Oklahoma Territory May 9 The preliminary hearing for Lennie Seymour the woman who killed her husband Jud Seymour is scheduled for Monday May 13 Seymour remains in jail and admits shooting him saying she feared he would kill her The murder was reported to Marshal LaFleur who with Officers Ray and Hosmer went to the Seymour farm Saturday morning
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Sale of school lands drives Otis Emmaver campaign
Otis Emmaver, candidate for state senate, presses a platform that urges the legislature to clarify sale of 0 000 acres of non tax land to favored purchasers. He argues the issue is paramount for school children and calls for immediate action on disposition rules.
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Sheriff candidate shot in Ardmore on Caddo Street
Irb Foshee, Carter county sheriff candidate, was fatally shot on Caddo street yesterday afternoon by William Ballew. A dispute preceded the shooting, followed by a gunfight that left Foshee dead and Foshee's brother Jonas and bystander R Greenburg injured by stray bullets. Federal officers prepared to arrest Ballew as the scene drew a crowd and the case headed toward a grand jury.
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Carter County
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Ieona
Fraud warning echoes in voter guidance by judge Forman era
Fragmentary OCR notes urge voters to beware fraud and to vote along party lines in a regional election. Mentions Judge Henry M. Forman, Democratic candidates, and a split US Senate ballot between Indian Territory and Oklahoma sides.
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