Mexico Not Yet Through Trouble Former Resident of Country Says
A San Antonio letter from H J Norrell reflects on Mexico’s political landscape and social classes. The writer cites the continuity of turmoil, warns of future trouble, and criticizes elites, recalling Diaz and Madero, Huerta, Carranza, and Obregon while noting recurring treachery in Mexican politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Ico
Imuel
Diaz
Francisco ‘Madero
San Luis Potosi
Fead
Boad
Huerta
Carranza
Obregon
Carlés
Judas
Mexica
Oklahoma City May 23 Road Letting Pontotog County Bids
Report on road projects in Pontotog County and state plans with bids opened on multiple bridges and grading drainage work. Low bidders include B J Tike on Angerson creek project and R oR Tway on Grand river bridge. bids cover U.S. Highway 64 Tulsa County to Ada stretch and Tecumseh section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opklahoma City
Rosary Beate
Mada
Hishoray Commission
Ate Mer
Montetoe
Thecaneast
Goithe
Qktalious
Portland
Ce- Rayent gorriynTnay
Monarch Company
Hun Spoldt
Kan
Ten Centt & Parry
Stonewall
puAda
Oklhoma
Tulsa County
B. J
Stonewall F
Ada
S. EB
Gray
Rother
Tecunseh
Road project bids on Italy Highway 16 upgrade
State aid project under DAA RAO funding targets grading and drainage by g4 south from Tipton with Tilman Cunts Dan Gweeney and FARO G1 named among bidders. Seven other bidders also joined the process for the public works contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DAA
RAO
Italy
Tipton
Tilman Cunts
Dangweeney
Presbytery Debates Ground for Divorce at General Assembly
The May meeting of the 1st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States discussed proposals to remove desertion as grounds for divorce, a plan backed by a minority but defeated by Presbyteries. The assembly also noted a new overture from Dubuque Presbytery urging a churchwide study for clear guidance on remarriage, and considered other measures including seminary consolidation, enhanced training on culture and history, and aid for graduates to serve two years in home missions.
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St, Haul
Min
United States of America
Wes
Oliveres
Wsbnt
Tno
Dubuque
Elured Witairs
Leases Offered on Indian Holdings in Oklahoma Counties
Five Civilized Tribes will offer 121 oil and gas leases covering 16 542 acres across Oklahoma counties. Hughes leads with 36 tracts totaling 2 847 712 acres, followed by Oklahoma County with 36 tracts and 2 ? acres. Ten tracts in Seminole, three in Pontotoc, eight in Grady, and many tracts in Jefferson and McCurtain counties are listed. Prices range from 1 12.54 per acre to 100 per acre with total acres and tract counts clearly specified.
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Tul Okla
Five
Civilized Tribes
Muskosee
Oklahoma
Hughes County
Ust
Oletuskee County
Pontotoc County
Grady County
Jefferson County
McCurtain County
Oklahoma City Bank Robbery Bandits Seize 80k to 335k
A bold bank payroll heist in Oklahoma City sent bandits fleeing after robbing the American First National Bank side of the post office. Messenger Charley M. Vowell was wounded, and authorities pursued a five-man gang as a car with stolen plates fled toward Shawnee. Governor offered a 1000 reward per robber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
American First Natonal Bank
Charley M. Vowwell
Federal Reserve Bank
Allenoush Jf
Ross Green
Shawnee
Vowel
Grede Harper
Liey
Rablers
Wayne
Robinson Avenue
Maurishingy Two Automatici
Aun
Vowell
Oklahoma Tag Collections Seen Surpassing 1928 Total
Ed McDonald of the state highway commission predicts 1929 tag collections will exceed 1928 by about 1 million dollars. From January 1 to April 1 unmounted, receipts totaled 5,252,946.05, with 60 percent apportioned to counties. Oklahoma county and Tulsa led in collections and allocations, while Tillie County posted 599,924.92 and 359,571.39 apportionment respectively.
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Oklahoma ‘City
Ed McDonald
State Highway Commission
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Tillage
Collections for the month at Muren totalled 2 090 804
Collections for the month at Muren totaled 2 090 804 with 21 254 425 19 apportioned to the counties. Cheoke led counties with 234 961.97, Oklahoma county second with 222 700.41, Seminole third with 58 518.73, Pottawatomie fourth with 371 981.94 and Kay fifth with 11 656.73. Other counties included Carter 40 993.92 Creek 68 924.72 Garfield 55 315.31 Grady 43 386.38 Logan 36 424.99 Muskogee 47 218.45 Okmulgee 53 220.44 Ottawa 428 547.19 Pittsburg 31 255 27 Pontotoc 19 980 18 Washington 43 202.11.
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Muren
Cheoke
Highway Department
Tulan
Oklahoma
Seminoe
Pottawatomie
Kay
L Carter
Creek
Garfield
Grady
Logan
Muskogee
Okmulgee
Ottawa
Pittsburg
Pontotoc
Washington
Pipe smoking alimony and jail in Chicago tale
In Chicago on May 23 a court ordered Koz to pay 100 back alimony or face six months in jail. The case centers on Peter Kozar a pipe smoker whose business declined as new pipe traditions and blindfolded carload tests change preferences. Judge Sabath remarks on pipe smoking while noting Kozar’s attempt to break in a pine pipe and a local attorney cites the wife’s claim.
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Chicago
Teter Kowu
Rigi
Peter
Bia
Pontys
Adama
Sabath
Koz
Kovac Plaus
Ten Mill School Maintenance Levy Wins by Big Vote
The proposition ten mills for maintenance of the Ada school system carried in Ada district Tuesday by a vote of 136 to 15. It was announced Tuesday evening and regarded as a foregone conclusion. supporters expected the levy to pass as in past years.
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Ada
Governor Holloway Proclaims Law Observance Day
Governor Holloway issued a proclamation declaring Sunday June 2 as Law Observance Day following a $75,000 bank messenger robbery in Oklahoma City and a $1,900 state reward for each suspect. The proclamation urges teachers ministers business and professional leaders and all Oklahomans to join in a program of law enforcement and observance.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Qklahoma City
Holloway
Pontotoc students will get degrees this spring
Pontotoc county graduates named in a University of Oklahoma bulletin include Ade- Shel Jamce Byrd B S in Education Truman Harrison Bachelor of Laws Warren B. Klee Bachelor of Laws Lloyd Charles Lane Doctor of Medicine Inbox Taylor Mitchell Master of Science Wilbur Kenneth Newcomb M S in Education Marjorie Elizabeth Norris Bachelor of Arts Curtis Merritt Smith B S in Business Allen-Charles Franklin Spencer Master of Arts Helen Louise Stackand Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Seminole May 22 CPLA murder charge filed against Bob Hendrick 35, of Seminole, who reportedly confessed to the slaying of Franela M. Wilson of Springfield Missouri, a phonograph salesman, here. May 1, Hendrick to be jailed in Wewoka to await trial. Hendrick with three others, one a woman, were arrested Sunday in connection with Wilson’s death. late yesterday he confessed to Jake Sims, police chief, that he killed Wilson to obtain the safesman's car and two phonographs. The three others, Ray Crohmer, Toots Jones and Nel Wills, were released on bonds as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oklahoma
Mista
Pontotoc County
Ade
Shel Jamce Byrd
Truman Harrison
Warren B. Klee
Lloyd’ Charles Lane
Inbox
Taylor Mitchell
Wilbur Kenneth Newcomb
Marjorie Elizabeth Norris
Curtis Merritt Smith
Allen—Charles
Franklin Spencer
Helen Louise Stackand
CPLA
Chamge
Bob Hendrick
Franela M. Wilson
Springfield
Hendrick
Wewoks
Wilson
Yeater
Jake Sims
Poice
Ray Crohmer
Toots Jones
Nel Wills
Marriage Shoots Then Marries In Odd Court Outcome
In Clairsville a wedding tale ends bizarrely when Thomas Weekly shot his bride Winifred Ramsey after learning she danced with another man. The court fined Weekly $100 but suspended payment, instead ordering furniture for the couple. The couple says they are happy now despite the strange sequence.
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Weekly
Une
Winifred
W. W. Cowan
Mitchas
Tom
Maxwell Community News Roundup From Ada Area
Maxwell and nearby folk share visits and moves with Konawa and Ada residents. Owen Evans, Mrs. Bailes, and the Abbott teachers relocate to a new home while extended families spend weekends in Maxwell and Stratford. The Ada trip and local show draw Maxwell youths. rain slows farm work as Rev E Taylor preached Sunday night.
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Edd Cotton
Ada
Marion Powell
Pauls Valley
Sallie Bailes
Konawal
Evans
Noah Bastey
Texas
Odell
Memning
Northcutt
Norman
Waslington
Fleming
Davison
Lindsey
5. Evans
Bailes
Konawa
Rosa Dalles
Joyce
Lee Roy
Naomi Gene
Olin Anderson
Betty Lou
Thelma
Billie
Marjorie
Cotton
Mtonday
Abbott
Ike Maxwell Fine
Joe Robertson
Stratford
Mabel
Jac Robertson
Mosta
Elmer Evans
Sue
Local Residents Visit and Social Roundup in Fitzhugh
A busy social period in Fitzhugh features visits among the Ashley, Taylor, Belt, and Minor families. Attendees include Zella Ashley, Buck Ferguson, Lilian Taylor, Woodrow Scott, Ada Thoraday, and many others swapping calls, hosting parties, and attending church with numerous Saturday and Sunday gatherings.
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Boe Lambert
Madle Taylor
Zella
Ashley
Hort
Mester Colline
Rott
Elmer Hallman
Taylor
Bill Belt
Hawkins “Underhill
P. Nance
Frank
Dante
Bowlen -Lambert
Ardell Clayton Apeht
Elmer Eager
Zella Ashley
Mable Taylor
Joe Belt
Watson Jones
Harold Jones
Roff
Walter Ashley
Jack
Woodrow Brents
Duck Ferguson
Cecil
Charlie Baker
Mire Minor
Alvin
Woodrow Scott
Tig Hewatt
Charlie Odell
Bessie Odell
Mrs. Cochran
Ruby ‘Taylor
Ora Lee Ashley
Norman
Florence’ Lambert
Madic Taylor
Irene Cochran
Ruby Asiley
Ada
Local News From Roff and Nearby Towns
Residents in Albany Texas and Walters Oklahoma visit relatives in Roff and Ada. Multiple families including Patton Dunn Wells and Colly enjoy Sunday gatherings. A cemetery work day is planned with rain foreshadowing weed growth and community support urged.
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i — _ EIGHTENING
Local Families Share Visits and Decoration Day Plans
Sunday notices list visits among Abboal, Holand, Cantrell, South, and Turner families in Walnut Grove and nearby areas. Decoration Day events at the cemetery are planned for next Sunday with singing, speakers, and a community dinner, with an invitation to attend Friday grave cleaning.
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Joan Abboal
Jean * Holand Cailed
John Cantrell
Timan
Eual Dean
Jamnieta’ Danley
Binion
Walnut Grove
Mary
Nora Cantrell
Loren South
Bottuma
Allen Baptist Church Sunday Church Notices at Spaulding
Pastor MAXEY invites Allen Baptist Church members to attend two services next Sunday despite rain. Sunday school was rained out, collections should be brought next Sunday, and two new additions are hoped. Visitors welcome to worship and stay for preaching if possible at 16 o clock.
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Allen Baptist Church
Spaulding
Holloway opens new subjects for Oklahoma legislation
Governor Holloway proposed six new subjects for state lawmaking in a supplemental message to the Legislature. He called for reorganizing departments, raising salaries for top officials, and boosting staff at charities and corrections while urging a statewide gasoline tax license and bond system. He recommended a modernized statutes compilation but opposed a full revision due to cost.
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Oklahoma City
Board of Affairs
School Land Department
Department of Charities and Corrections
Corporation Commission
Industrial School
Glrs
Tecumseh
Training School
Pauls Valley
W. J. Holloway
House
Senate
Oklahoma
Mershall County
Aylesworth
Charities and Corrections Department
Payzole
Oklahoma Department of the American Legion
Bureau of
Perison Forei
Bald
1923 Legislature Elects Farm for Small Tracts
In 1923 the legislature elected the farm, divided it into small tracts, and sold to farmers. Many built homes and made improvements. A string of crop failures and floods led to default on payments. He urged forming a committee to survey Aryan and Warshalk counties and report findings.
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Warshalk
Besk Ferigreser Atifon
Oklahoma wheat crop woes and harvest outlook
In Oklahoma May 23 report by W A Murphy state labor commissioner surveys show dry weather crippling wheat in south central and southwestern districts while Panhandle areas stay in good condition. About 75 percent of 4.5 million acres are west of the Rock Island main line with 40 to 45 percent in north central to Panhandle counties. Cimarron County leads with 209,000 acres in splendid shape. Harvest by combines could reach 70 to 80 percent if rain stays away, with cutting seen to begin June 1 and spread by mid month to western regions. Wages for harvest workers range from 3 to 4 dollars daily with board. skilled drivers earn 5 to 7 dollars. The army of harvest hands is disappearing due to mechanization. Public notices include school land inquiry resuming and a secretary’s resignation. A Muskogee woman suffers five broken ribs after Tahlequah accident. condition improving. A New York note embellishes Kenneth Murchison’s reputation as a versatile figure.
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Oklahoma ‘City
South Central
Nouthwestern
Panhandlers
W.A. Murphy
State Labor Commission
Rock Island Railroad
North Central
Northwestern
Panhandle
Cimarron Covnty
Joca
Murphy
Rec
Blaine
Beckhams
Woods
Woodward
Oklahoma
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H. J. Norrell
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Jexico
Sople
Patagonia
Angel Falth Rapiiy
Dust Powie
Julias
Pontotog
Bratg
Ak 16
LOW Boder
Presbyterian I
Bang
Maxwell
E. Taylor
B.C. T. UG
Roy Watson
Thanauvie Cole
Meredith Fry
Zera Oliphant
Bud
Freeny
Truman Young
Robinson
Myers
Little Son
Bobby Gene
Betty Lou Robinson
Simmons
Medruth Fry
Trigian Young
Trene
Joan Hattox
Hazel Dearman
Johnny Walker
Lawrence
Fitzhugh
Neehee
Daniels
Irene Hatlox
Hazel Miragars
Lola
Simpson
Jewell’ Lynn
Alfred
John Aday
Ross
Johnny Hart
Keifer
Arthur Hart
Staitura
Maxey
House of Representatives
Clifford Ferguson
Cimarron
Commission
W. A. Durant
Durant
University, of Oklahoma Extension Department
Fran Werncellaz
O. B. Jenkins
East Main Street
Ig Fn
New York
Society” of Beaux Arte ‘Architects
The
Architecture League
Kenneth M. Murchison
Matterborn
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