Principals Indicted Over Death at Putman Lumber Camp
In Pensacola Florida on May 12 R Jones Leon county sheriff Walter Higginbotham whipping boss and superintendent Fisher were indicted in federal court linked to the Ned Thompson death in the Putman lumber camp at Clara Florida.
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Pensacola
Florida
R. Jones
Leon County
Walter Higginbotham
Putman Lumber Company
Clara
Fisher
Ned Thompson
Putman
Oklahoma school law would not affect per-child wealth funds
Oklahoma City May 14 state education officials say a proposed state school aid measure would not disturb the wealth per child balance. Independent districts average 2575 dollars per child while non independent districts average 2725. Independent districts educate 252000 children with higher teacher salaries and more college trained staff. Non independent districts educate 461000 children with lower salaries and training.
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Oklahoma City
E. E. Brown
State Board of Education
Brown
Lynch Winn Wedding Quietly Celebrated in California
The marriage of Golding Lynch of Long Beach California and Thelma Winn daughter of Judge A G Winn of Ada Oklahoma was quietly celebrated on Saturday April 14 in San Anna California. The couple plans to reside in Long Beach and visit Tulsa groom’s parents later in the summer.
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Golding ‘Lynch
Thelma Winn
A. G. Winn
Ada
William Lynch
Tulsa
Tulsa Tribune
S. Owassa Ave
Golding Lynch
Long Beach
Cal
A.G. Winn
Okla
San Anna
Mr. Lynch
Oklahoma National Guard readies 45th Division for June 1
Oklahoma City reports the 45th Division of the National Guard will complete state allotments and undergo federal inspection by June 1. Maj. Gen. Baird H. Markman will command. remaining to form are the division headquarters company and detachment. The state lists two infantry regiments, two artillery regiments, brigade HQ and artillery, ordnance maintenance, and other support units. The 36th Division remains assigned to Texas in the Eighth Corps area.
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Oklahoma City
45Th
National Guard
Adjutant General of
Oklahoma
Baird H. Markman
Markman
Batalion
War Department
Eighth Corps
Southwest
Texas
Merchants and Planters National Bank Closes in Ada Oklahoma
Notice to all note holders and creditors of the Merchants and Planters National Bank in Ada Oklahoma to present notes and claims for payment. J I McCauley cashier. Dated March 8 1910.
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Merchants and Planters National Bank
Ada
Oklahoma
J. I. McCauley
Walton Nixes Wilson for Oklahoma A and M President
Oklahoma officials report Governor Walton will not appoint George Wilson as president of the Oklahoma A and M College. The governor prefers retaining President Eskridge amid strong opposition to Wilson. In McAlester, W B Brown of Crowder bank was acquitted of embezzlement charges. two related cases were postponed due to court fund shortages.
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Wilson
Eskridge
Study Indicates Four Percent of Americans Left Handed
A recent estimate places about four percent of the U S population in the left handed category. Researchers note variability in measurement and suggest further surveys to refine the figure.
Harvey denies report of presidential fight
George Harvey American ambassador to Great Britain denied rumors he planned to resign to direct Harding renomination efforts. He intends to meet President Harding in Washington then return to Peacham Vermont for a short rest amid neighbor criticism over a local claim of British ancestry. Prague renames Sadowa street Hoover street in recognition of Hoover relief work.
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New York
George Harvey
Great Britain
George Washington
Harding
Col. Harvey
Harvey
Washington
Peacham
Vermont
Herbert Hoover
Czecho-Slovakia
Sadowa Street
Prague
Hoover
Native Africa Labor Challenges Shape Farm Machinery
Chicago May 11. The National Institute of Progressive Farming says modern farming methods uplift South Africa but American farm equipment must be built like a battleship to endure South African life and temperamental native laborers. Oxen face envy and untrained teamwork can hinder plowing as workers may suddenly boycott a tool.
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Chicago
South Africa
National Institute of Progressive Farming
Institute
Cotton Growers 10 Elect Board in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City May 11 Hatlots are being mailed to the 39 500 members of the Oklahoma Cotton Growers association following nominations to reelect the present board with one race contested in district five E B Goodrich opposes A F Duke in Terral district five Ballots go out May 17 and must be returned by May 28 Directors renominated include G W Snider H F Warlick W S Drumm new president John A Willard R C Kennedy Walter Colbert P W Vaught Alex S Foreman A G Henson An eleventh director representing the public is nominated by the state board of agriculture Carl Williams is its current holder John A Whitehurst plans to nominate Williams again with few changes anticipated for the coming year
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Cotton Growers’ Associacot
Board of Directors
A. F. Duke of
Terral
E. B. Goodrich
G. W. Snider
Louis
H. F. Warlick
Brinkman
W. S. Drumm
Association
Frederick
John A. Willard
Anadarko
R.C. Kennedy
Pauls Valley
Walter Colbert
Ardmore
P. W. Vaught
Holdenville
Alex S. Foreman
Sallisaw
A. G. Henson
Shawnee
State Board of Agriculure
Carl Williams
Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman
John A. Whitehurst
Board of Agriculture
Williams
Legion seeks Osage county veterans list for Memorial Day reunion
The Pawhuska American Legion post asks residents to help compile a list of all living Osage county veterans from all wars. Post commander Fred Tillman announced the project for a veterans reunion planned for Memorial Day, with the Pawhuska Daughters of Veterans chapter assisting in collecting names.
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Pawhuska
American Legion
Osage County
Fred Tillman
Legion
Daughters of Veterans
Ardmore Votes For Fourteen Mill School Levy
Ardmore votes to raise fourteen mills for public schools next year to fund a nine mill tax on top of the constitutional five mill levy. The increase passed three to one. The local school budget stands at $225,000 per Superintendent C. W. Richards.
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Papas
Agen’ S
Jim Corngett
Daugherty
CA Follette Boom Nor Presidency
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Walton
George Wilson
Oklahoma A. and M. College
A. & M. College
Africa
Cotton Growers
Jid
Grace
Tarecten
Grace Wits
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