Bridge Custodian Shot and Bandits Escape With Cash
W T Cropper, 60, toll keeper at the McKeown bridge between Pontotoc and Seminole counties, was shot in the hip and robbed of about $100 by three bandits who fled into Seminole. His son-in-law M W Beer aided him to Ada hospital where Cropper, though injured, is not believed to be seriously hurt.
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W. T. Cropper
McKeown
Pontotoc
Seminole County
Ada
Cropper
I-Law
M. W. Beer
Deer
German hydroplane attempts Atlantic crossing from Norderney
A three motor Junker hydroplane with Frederick Loose as commander departed Norderney for the United States. The craft aimed for Vigo and the Azores then to Newfoundland or Bermuda before reaching the U S. The mission followed a prior failed August attempt and secrecy surrounded the preflight.
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Norderney
Germany
Atlantic Ocean
United States
Azores
Frederick Loose
Bremen
Lilly Dillenz
Atlantic
Vigo
Spain
Newfoundnd
Bermuda
Ex-Service Men in Oklahoma Eligible for Adjusted Compensation
About 35 000 Oklahoma veterans hold roughly 35 million dollars in adjusted service compensation policies. Ted Petit of the American Legion says the 20 year insurance pays face value to beneficiaries if the veteran dies, or can be cashed at 20 years. He notes many men become dependent at ages 50 and 55 and stresses delivering these benefits to all ex service members. Booths with application blanks and notaries will be set up on Armistice Day across posts in the state.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Ted Petit
The
American Legion
Legion
Petit
Oklahoma American Legion
Armistice
Coolidge Sees Tariff Dispute Narrowed to Discrimination
President Coolidge says the tariff dispute with France centers on French discrimination against American goods. He remarks the issue remains confined to this question as of October.
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Washington
Coolidge
United States
France
Students Return After Desegregation Clash at Emerson High
Gary Indiana September 30 Emerson high school pupils who had been on strike over enrollment of negro students returned to classes after a ten minute mass meeting. All but three negro students were moved to temporary quarters in a junior high school while a $15 000 building was planned in a city council measure approved last night.
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Gary
Ind
Emerson High School
National Debt Reduced
The treasury department announced that the public debt stood at 18.477 billion dollars as of September 30, down 965 million from a year earlier. Uncle Sam continues to reduce the national mortgage at about a billion dollars per year.
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Washington
Sam
Treasury Department
Sugar export law signed by President Machado
President Machado signed a law approved by both houses regulating the production and export of sugar for the coming crop in Havana.
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Havana
Machado
Congress
Trail of Pair at Altus Reaches Final Stage in Murder Trial
Defense and state rested in the murder trials of Denzil Chastain and Bert Pope for the July 1 slaying of Leslie Bellows. Attorneys prepared closing arguments after a recess with prosecutor Crowe predicting a possible jury verdict late today. Pope corroborated Chastain about Bellows being struck with an automobile jack and dying ten hours later. both defendants claimed self defense and denied depravity.
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Bellows
Pope
Chastain
Shaffer Well in Allen Field Shows Oil Production
Continued rain slowed activity in the Allen field but the C. B. Shaffer Chapman well in section 36-5-7 was producing 442 barrels of oil Saturday night with 20 percent water cut. The well, still to be cleaned out, signals further play for the area as crews plan to run a liner and await sand access. Nearby Ramsey wells face water delays and several rigs were blocked from testing due to floods.
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Allen Field
C. B. Shaffer Chapman
Chapman
Swanson
Shaffer
Allen
Ramsey
Louisiana Oil and Refining Company
LaSelle
Bebee
Shawwell
Budapest invents device to rapid fire musical ideas
A machine developed in Budapest allows composers to type music ideas as they occur. The device converts thoughts into musical notation quickly, helping writers capture inspiration in real time.
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Budapest
Kimes Seeks New Trial in Oklahoma Death Penalty Case
Matthew Kimes condemned for murder files a motion for a new trial and an arrest of judgment. He cites affidavits from eight men alleging jury impartiality issues. Jurors G B Johnston J R Grimes and W B Mark from Henryetta face claims of bias and pretrial opinions.
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Okmulgee
Okla
Matthew Kimes
G. B. Johnston
Henryetta
J. R. Grimes
W. B. Mark
Kimes
David R. Hudson
Harrison Hammonds
Chickasha Flood Recovery Preresumably Near Normal Says Merchants
Chickasha Oklahoma slowly recovers from a Saturday night flood that sent two feet of water through the business district. Crews clear basements and restore stock as pumps operate along Chickasha Kansas and Choc taw avenues. The flood began at 5 pm after heavy morning rain filled Line Creek. A cloudburst near Tony Hollow dumped 7 to 10 inches in an hour.
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Chickasha
Kansas
Choctaw
Line Creek
Tony Hollow
Mine Explosion Buries Depot in Ontario
A mine collapse at Worthington near Sudbury buried the depot area and wrecked hundreds of yards of the Canadian Pacific Sault line. The station agent escaped. no injuries reported as workers had not entered the mine at shift change.
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Ontario
Can
Sudbury
Ont
Mound Nickel Co
Worthington
Here
Canadian Pacific
Himalayan tribe endures nine years without illness
A British medical officer reports a remarkable Himalayan tribe that has not fallen sick for nine years. Their diet includes grains, vegetables, fruits, fowls and eggs, reflecting a simple, balanced regimen.
Tornado Hits Quinton Area With Destruction and Injuries
A tornado two miles north of Quinton caused eight farm houses to be demolished and three more damaged while injuring fifteen people including three in critical condition. Swollen streams blocked routes preventing relief crews from reaching the scene and delaying news to Quinton until Sunday morning.
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Mcalester
Quinton
Pittsburg
Posse Fails to Track Down City Ravisher
A search by more than 100 armed men in Claremore failed to locate an unidentified assailant after a white woman was found unconscious in her home. Midnight Sun, Okmulgee police dog, aided the effort without success as the assailant eluded authorities. The victim was resting well the next morning.
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Claremore
Midnight Sun
Okmulgee
J. W. Green
Green
Tragedy as Ada Area Family Loses Toddler in Car Crash
A Nash sedan overturned on the Ada Stratford road eight miles from Ada killing three year old Wanda Dodson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Dodson. The accident occurred as the family headed toward a South American drilling assignment. Nine other passengers, including H. F. Dodson, aided by a Chandler couple, rushed the child to Ada but she died en route. The driver skidded into a ditch on slippery pavement and the car overturned. The family, previously Shawnee residents, planned to travel to South America for drilling work.
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L. S. Dodson
South America
Wanda
Nash
Ada
Ada-Stratford Road
H. F. Dodson
E. CC. Manny
Chandler
Shawnee
Dodson
Lago Petroleum Company
Rebels Killed in Jalisco as Serrano Executed
Nogales dispatch reports 19 rebels killed in fierce fighting in Jalisco. Gen Francisco Serrano, presidential candidate, met Obregon, then executed with his followers after clashes linked to the Calles government. Mexico City arrests total 29 prominent Mexicans, including 12 women, tied to the revolt. Censorship on通信 between Mexico and U S noted. AP confirms Serrano’s execution bulletin from Mexico City at 1:40 p.m.
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Francisco Serrany
Itmet
Obregon
Act P
Calles
Mexico
Nogales
Shaffer Chapman No 1 Produces 405 Barrels Oil
Allen field reports Shaffer Chapman No 1 in section 36-5-7 yielded 405 barrels at the last gauge. Oil content remains high as water cuts 20 to 25 percent, with production slowed by water shortages amid recent heavy rains. Nearby tests and new developments are anticipated this week.
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Shaffer
Chapman
Allen Territory
News Want Ad Says Buy It Rent It Sell It
Classified notice promotes a News Want Ad service for buying selling and renting items. It highlights quick responses and broad reach for readers seeking to advertise products properties or services.
Drilling Slow in Bebee Offset Gathers Oil Output
B A LaSelle reports slow progress at his new offset in Bebee section 28-5-5 due to heavy gas pressure causing earth crumble and halting continuous drilling at about 1850 feet. Despite delays, Bebee adds to Pontotoc county production with LaSelle yielding over 200 barrels daily from two wells and Langford Shaw pumping 60 barrels from Bennett in section 33-5-5. In the Allen field, Chapman No 1 in section 36-5-7 shows 375 barrels in 24 hours with 20 to 25 percent cut.
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B. A. LaSelle
Bebee
Pontotoc County
LaSele
Langford Shaw
Bennett
Allen Field
Shaffer
Chapman No
Chapman
City scholastics show near 400 pupil rise in enrollment
The first month of the current school year ends with 2,367 pupils, an increase of 381 from 1926. Supt Hinshaw notes heavy growth in the city population and adds two teachers are needed. One primary class was split into two half day sessions after a teacher was overwhelmed.
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Supt
Hinshaw
A K T A Adopts New Name At Convention
The Oklahoma Anti Thief Association changes name from Anti Horse Thief to broaden aims. Okardhe selected as 1928 convention city. J M Cox Shawnee elected president H A Seaton Mooreland vice president H W Swan Blackwell secretary. Swan also national secretary. Delegates include Cox and C C Hawk.
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Blackwell
Okardhe
Oklahoma Anti-Thief Association
J. M. Cox
Shawnee
H. A. Seaton
Mooreland
H. W. Swan
Swan
National Association
Cox
C. C. Hawk
Anti-Horse Thief Association
Mexican uprising failed claims by Calles prompt crackdown
President Calles declares the nationwide uprising in Mexico ended in failure. Reports say 800 garrison troops marched from the capital Sunday midnight, forming the sole insurgent force still in the field.
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Revolution
Mexico
Serrano
Gomi
Calles
Loyal federal troops pursue Obregon in insurrection row
Reported clashes and dissensions erupt as federal forces chase General Obregon amid rival plans for re election. Unverified word claims Berrano was captured and executed. troops at Tampico dispersed after a three hour battle. Vera Cruz zone quiet amid rumors of uprisings.
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Obregon
Seranno
Gomez
Tampico
Berrano
Vera Cruz
Vera Grad
Oaxaca
Puebla
Crest of flood threatens Kansas and neighboring states
The Verdigris River crest nears the southern Oklahoma border as southeastern Kansas floods push crop and livestock losses across Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and Texas. Coffeyville Independence and nearby areas report rising waters and evacuations while recoveries from weekend rains continue.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Okalhoma
Independence
Coffeyville
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Sooners Rally To Beat Chicago University In Narrow Win
In Chicago on October 1 the Oklahoma Sooners, led by Haskins the 155 pound halfback, forged two late touchdowns in the final five minutes to defeat the University of Chicago 13 to 7. Haskins opened the late drive with a 35 yard pass to Churhill then connected again with Crider for six points. Coach A. A. Stage began his 36th season with a loss as Chicago fell behind late.
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Chicago
Haskins
University of Oklahoma
University of Chicago
Churchill
Crider
A. A. Stage
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