Unmoved by Decision on 1928 Stonewall Bank Robbery
William J. Whitey Walker was bound over to district court for the First National Bank of Allen robbery in Stonewall on August 10, 1928. He denied bail after a preliminary hearing in justice court with three witnesses identifying him.
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William J. “Whitey
Walker
First National Bank of
Stonewall
Justice Court
T. O. Cullins
John Crawford
J. W. Bolen
George Burris
J. W. Dean
I. S. White
Holdenville
Allen
Louie Stewart
Jones
Lorena Jones
Evelyn Archer
Flood
Stewart
Drillers Busy in Bebee Field Across Numerous Wells
Sunday report lists multiple rigs active or on location in Bebee field. Wells include American O and R Robertson No 4 at 2170 feet, Benedum Trees B H Lowery Nos 2 and 3 drilling near 1800-2100 feet, F J Stafford completed at 2661 feet producing ~150 barrels daily, and other companies like Universal Oil and Gas Slater No 1 and Dixie Oil E W Cotton No 1 report rigging, setting casing, or drilling depths up to 2680 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American O. & R. Company
Robertson No
Benedum Trees Company
F. J. Stafford
M. H. Northam
Viola
Universal Oil and Gas Company Broughton No
Universal Oil and Gas Company
Slater No
C. M. Martin No
Dixie Oil Company
E. W. Cotton SE
Empire Oil and Gas Company
Norris No
Bumpers
Denver P. & R. Company
Stafford No
Boetcher Oil and Gas Company
Hardin No
Patsy Oil Company
Johnson
Texas Pacific Coal and Oil Company
R. E. Hatcher
American Oil and Refining Company Robertson
Senate Moves OnTariff Farm Schedule Amid Debates
The Senate completed action on the agricultural schedule of the tariff bill after western Republican independents reshaped proposed rates. Amendments raised duties on hay straw broom corn and fresh vegetables while sugar schedules await next week. Nine amendments passed and a few lawmakers debated session length as younger Republicans urged shorter meetings.
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Washington
Senate
Blaine
Wisconsin
Walsh
Montana
Vandenberg
Michigan
Berkeley
Kentucky
Connally
Texas
Dill
Fletcher
London
New York
Gillett
Massachusetts
Greatest Results for the Amount Invested News
A compact summary highlights standout returns from ads and notices showing how readers maximize value for spent dollars. It notes promotions, classified bundles, and advertisements reporting high efficiency in local markets. The piece emphasizes practical tips and headline-worthy deals.
Kight Denies Governor Candidacy After Impeachment Episode
Oklahoma City November 16 H Tom Kight Rogers county legislator and a leader in the session that impeached and removed Henry S Johnston denied plans to run for governor He said he will not seek the office citing unfinished legislative work and potential misperception He is expected to seek re election from Rogers county in the Thirteenth Legislature
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Oklahoma City
H. Tom Kight
Rogers County
Henry S. Johnston
Kight
House
East Central Attendance Grows for Second Term
The East Central registrar reports about 1,300 total students for the second term, including 99 newcomers. Many former fall term attendees have returned as the cotton picking season ends. Attendance is roughly 100 higher than the same point last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central
Dancers Debate Late Hours and Bankroll Mishap
A playful reminiscence notes Miss Haan returning home with her bank roll intact not hidden in her shoes. Mothers for New York debutantes push for dances to end at 3 a m while pondering what a girl does after that until bed.
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Miss Haan
New York
Tax Court Changes Lower Pontotoc County Levy Readout
State tax court decisions affect Pontotoc county levies with Ada district No 19 changes lowering county rate but shifting burden to Ada city. Debated excess indebtedness over 5 percent and other disputed districts pending rulings with original versus court rates listed for multiple funds and districts.
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Pontotoc County
H. F. Mathis
County General Fund
Cris. Chmg
County Sinking Fund
Chickasaw
Drees Fond
Ada
Ank
Nk. Fund
Gen. Fund
Pune
Sk. Fuse
Francis Township
Fitzhugh Township
County dairy tests show high butterfat and strong prospects
Pontotoc county’s dairy cow testing association reports 463 cows across 26 herds with 226054 pounds of milk and 6811 pounds butterfat in the first month. Net gains after feed costs reach 2211 dollars, as 19 on waiting list and plans to buy Jerseys and Guernseys to raise standards.
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W. H. Ellison
County
Pontotcc County
Fllison
Association
Independence
Kan
Ellison
Pontotoc County
Guernseys
Graves Leeper Overcomes Pneumonia Attack at 76
Oklahoma City reports Graves Leeper secretary of State is nearly out of danger after a severe pneumonia attack. Physicians said the 76 year old was gaining strength and improving today.
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Oklahoma City
Graves Leeper
Leeper
Doctor who presided on Humbert’s birth honored with 30 years in Savoy
In Turin on November 19 Crown Prince Humbert’s birth presiding doctor receives a 30 year service recognition. He becomes Count Giovanni Quirieo in the House of Savoy.
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Turin
Italy
Humbert
House of Savoy
Giovanni Quirieo
Pontotoc County Poultry Show Set for December 11 to 14
Preparations are under way for the seventeenth annual Pontotoc County poultry show scheduled December 11 to 14. The event has grown yearly with many standard breeds on display, reflecting rising poultry interest. The premium list will be available from Clyde Kaiser in Ada, secretary of the Pontotoc County Poultry Association. Extradition news from Wellington reports P B Crouch sailed to America aboard the liner Aorangi amid two accompanying family members after an extradition order related to a forgery charge in Temple, Texas.
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Pontestoc County
Pentotoc County
Clyde Kaiser
Ada
Pontotoc County
Wellington
New Zeland
P—B. Crouch
Temple
Tex
America
Aorangi
Bingham
Crouch
Thieves Enter Three City Ward Schools
Thieves broke into Hayes Washington and Glenwood ward schools last night taking pencil money from each. Candy orchestra instruments and other property was left untouched. Large footprints near Washington suggest a crown man. A saw was used on Hayes and a window screen pried at Washington.
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Hayes
Washington
Glenwood
Washington Building
Dividends on War Policies To Be Larger
The Veterans Bureau announces about 7 million dollars in dividends for veterans with government insurance policies, an increase of roughly 1.2 million from last year. Director Hines says the policy proves government insurance is a reliable paying proposition. Senator Walsh reports France pressed designers to use more cloth in long skirts per government suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Hines
Veterans’ Bureau
Hoover
France
Walsh
Massachusetts
Senate
LOCAL GREAMERY TO BE ENLARGED IN ADA
Ada creamery to add poultry and eggs production while continuing butter manufacturing. Milk selling department sold to Steffins Ice Cream. cream purchases will continue at top market price. A cold storage plant is to be arranged. Springbrook butter demand grows. full Ada plant output sold. W. B. Johnson and Mr. McPheeters will run the Ada creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Creamery
Steffins Ice Cream Company
Ada
Springbrook
W. B. Johnson
Mr. McPheeters
New Development in Bebee Field Affects Plan for Bolen No 4
In the Bebee field the Transcontinental No 4 Bolen, tested to the Ar buckles, shows water at 2300 to 2400 feet but oil between 2515 and 2560 feet, producing about 240 barrels of oil and 50 barrels of water daily. Plans shift to casing to seal the water, now thought to come from above, as it becomes the first Bebee well to reach the Simpson sand. No. 5 Bolen is producing about 40 barrels daily, boosting field interest among drillers.
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Transcontinental
Bolen
Arbuckles
Bebee
Simpson
No. 5
Oklahoma Sets Filing and Election Dates for 1930
Secretary Luttrell announced tentative 1930 election dates. Regular primary July 29, runoff August 12, general November 4. Filing periods run April to June for state and county offices. Registration windows precede each election phase with specified start and end dates.
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Oklahoma
ITY
John FE. Jattrell
State Election Board
Luttrell
Death of James Good triggers national mourning
James William Good secretary of war dies after a weeklong battle with sepsis following emergency surgery for gangrenous appendicitis. President Hoover orders a White House state funeral with full military escort to Iowa Cedar Rapids for interment.
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Washington
James William Good
White House
Hoover
Cedar Rapids
Good
Mr. Good
Mrs. Good
William S. Keller
War Department
Patrick J. Hurley
Tulsa
Okla
Hurley
Senate
Deneen
Ilinois
Curtis
Wilbur
Stimson
Brown
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C. C. Smyer
Fred Bowles
Smyer
Black
Stinnett
Bebee Field
Stafford
Steel
Oyster Bay
Long Island
William W. Willock, Jr
Adelaide Ingebreggsen
Levy Ates
Lower II Court
Pontotoc
Coal Counties
Ada Blue Lodge
Grand Lodge
W. H. Powell
Bachrach
Pat Hurley
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