Belmont Bosses and Power Plays In Local Politics
In Belmont, Judge Gilbert and Kendall press Kerr backed interests over a new franchise. They eye the Belmont News and its owner Wright as a potential counterweight while maneuvering through river tracks, park use, and stockyard routes amid city politics and business deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Wight Company
Street Railway Company
The
Water Company
Stock-Yards Company
Judge Gilbert
Iack
Gilbert
David Kerr
Kendall
Chicago Packers
Kerr
Lawn
Belmont News
Belmont
Joe Wright
Hayes
Sam Hayes
Belmont County
Maple Avenue
Benton Park
Dave Kerr
Street
Wright
Chicago
A Mannered Visitor at Locust Lawn Reveals Tense Return
Judge Gilbert meets David Kerr at night, Kerr in formal dress and distressed, visiting the manor for the first time in ten years. The uneasy meeting in the library suggests unfinished matters, with Kerr struggling under social strain and pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Gilbert
Mr. Kerr
Gilbert
Amos
Kerr
Ifre Wetene
State Agricultural Bank proposed in Oklahoma City
An initiative petition filed May 24 seeks a State Agricultural Bank based in Oklahoma City with Farmers Loan banks across the state. It calls for $5,000,000 in bonds to loan farmers at low interest, backed by state deposits and a 25 year repayment plan. The board includes the governor, chief justice, attorney general, a college president, and three farmers.
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Oklahoma City
Harrion
Edmond Barrgan
Norman
Farmers’ Loan Banks
State Supreme Court
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Farmers’ Loan Bank
State Agricultural Bank
Board of Directors
Ideal newspaper ethics revealed in a lawyer's dialogue
Judge Gilbert questions the ethics of Wright and Kendall as they discuss the role of a newspaper. Wright defends truth and public welfare over partisan compromise while stressing fairness to the minority and openness in public deals. The scene ends with Kendall planning a future visit to gauge Wright's progress.
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Judge Gilbert
Kendall
Mr. Wright
Wright
Corrected slate of officers and roles announced
The message lists President M. R. Chilcutt as active vice president and President H. P. Reich as cashier, with likely correction of names and titles in the leadership roster.
Premium list ready for International Dry-Farming Congress
The advance premium list for the International Dry-Farming Congress and exposition in Tulsa is available to farmers planning to enter the $20,000 competition next October. The little book outlines entry classes, exhibition rules, and judge considerations to help prepare exhibits. requests for the booklet go to the Dry-Farming Congress in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
Health and Constipation Cure Promotes Male Success
Health is a major factor in a man's success and regular bowels are linked to well being. Chamberlain's Tablets are advertised as effective for constipation improving appetite and digestion and are sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Ada visitor J W Thomas of Tupelo paid visit
J W Thomas of Tupelo, a Coal county commissioner, was an Ada visitor today and is a well known friend to Ada and early settlers of this area.
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J.W. Thomas
Tupelo
Coal County
Mr. Thomas
Ada
Boy Scouts Leave on Long Hike
From Monday's Dairy the scouts began their trip at 6 o'clock with many parents and friends bidding them farewell. Walter Harrs accompanied them to Center and noted two ladies had prepared dinner, which the boys enjoyed. They reached Center at 10 15 and planned to depart at noon for Stratford, reaching about 4 pm, many shedding coats along the way.
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Center
Walter Harrs
Stratford
Walter
Best Medicine For Colds Dr King’s New Discovery
A druggist endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as the best throat and lung remedy. A testimonial states it cured a wife’s severe bronchial cold when others failed. The ad urges keeping a bottle for family use and notes price 50 cents and 1 dollar with a local guarantee.
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Dr. King
G M. Ramsey
Gas Strack Well Struck In Pontotoc County
Gas strike reported in township 5 range 11 east last week at 900 feet depth. The well lies north of Pine on the edge of Pontotoc county and directly north of Coalgate as per Coalgate Register. An unrelated medicinal advertisement promotes Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine with price 25 cents sold by Gwin & Mays Drug Company.
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Pine
Pontotoc County
Coalgate
Coalgate Register
M. A. Simmon
Gwin & Mays Drug Company
Grace Rushing a Former Student at Francis Normal Loft
A report notes Grace rushing a former student in the normal loft this morning for her home at Francis to spend the summer holidays.
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Grace
Francis
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Harry King Tootle
Mair
Ray Walters
Acmeclurg
Ouate Farmers Bank
Ada Title and Trust Company
Ada, Okla
Pontotoc
0. C
W. Fshaw
Merchants & Planters State Bank
Cash & Sight Exchange
C.H. Rives
BOY
Gas Strack
ALAR
Munn & Co
Scientific American
All
Broadway
New York
F St
Washington
D.C
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