Murder charge filed after Oakman fatal shooting
Domestic trouble dating back years is cited as motive for the ambush shooting of Indian man Jack Peters two miles east of Oakman. Silas Nelson, Peters’s tribesman, fired from over 200 yards, severing an artery and killing Peters at the Walker farm. Nelson is jailed in Pontotoc County awaiting arraignment on murder charges. four eye witnesses support Peters did not know of Nelson’s presence. Peters, about 45, had been free on bond from a prior assault case.
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Jack Peters
Silas Nelson
Walker Farm
Oakman
Peters
Nelson
Pontotoc
J. W. Dean
Liberty
Registration for Pontotoc County voters opens
Registration for the November general election began yesterday and runs ten days to October 24. Voters new to Pontotoc or those moving precincts must register before election day. Pegg notes no county precinct changes this year, with 51 precincts last election. The drive mirrors a national push to enroll all qualified voters.
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W. M. Pegg
Pontotor County
Pegg
Pontotoc
Pontotoc County Singing Convention Set to Meet in Ada
The Pontotoc County Singing convention will hold a regular semi annual meeting at the Convention Hall Saturday night and Sunday. A Sunday dinner will be served in the basement. The convention accepted an invitation at its last Byng session to meet in Ada this time and will be here in full force. It is one of the oldest organizations in the country.
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Pontotoc County
Byng
Ada
Buy it rent it sell it find with a NEWS want aa
A compact classifieds note showcases a NEWS want ad seeking buyers, renters, or sellers. It highlights local listings and encourages readers to place short notices for quick responses. The item emphasizes practical opportunities and community commerce.
Landis Praises Walter Johnson as Greatest Pitcher
Judge Kenesaw M. Landis paid tribute to Walter Johnson in Washington calling him the fastest pitcher 20 years ago with perfect control. He praised Johnson's yesterday's game as a perfect and artistic performance, likely the greatest ever seen.
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Washington
Walter Johnson
Kenesaw M. Landis
Supreme Court
Landis
Phillips Victory Earned Despite Narrow 31 to 6 Loss
East Central's Tigers were defeated 31 to 6 at Enid as Phillips university capitalized on fumbles and intercepted passes for all its touchdowns. Eyewitnesses praise Phillips strong line and its looming clash with Oklahoma University at Edmond next Saturday.
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East Central
Tigers
Phillips University
Enid
Enidman
Ada
Phillips
Edmond
Oklahoma University
Nebraska
France to Recognize Soviet Russia Next Friday
Paris reports the French government will formally recognize the Soviet Republic of Russia on Friday. The terms reserve rights of French citizens with about 12 billion gold francs in Russian bonds and protect prewar loans totaling about 19 billion francs. The Franco-Russian affairs commission led by Senator De Monzie aims to finalize the recognition text for the cabinet meeting Friday.
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Paris
Russia
France
Commission On
de Monzie
Prince Presented With Ford Prince of Wales Special
In Detroit on October 15 Henry Ford presented a nickel plated Ford auto built in 17 minutes to the Prince of Wales. The royal party toured the Highland Park plant and rode in the Prince of Wales Special with Henry Ford and Edsel Ford watching the car assembled and tested.
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Detroit
Prince of Wales
Henry Ford
Highland Park
Henry
Edsall Ford
Wife of Fort Sill Commander Seeks Divorce
Mrs. Doritz Russell Barnitz files suit for divorce from Lieut. Col. Richard B. Branitz former commander at Fort Sill Oklahoma. Desertion alleged in October 1922 and alimony plus custody of their 4 year old son requested. Married May 2 1919.
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Chicago
Doritz Russell Barnitz
Junior League
Richard B. Branitz
Post Field
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Mutiny Ship 1 Towed to Argor by Booze Runner
The Norwegian ship Sagatind with 32 crew aboard and 43,000 cases of liquor under seal was seized near Sandy Hook after a drunken mutiny. Customs and federal authorities found most crew injured or asleep, with 12 rifles and six revolvers in the captain's cabin. The ship was towed to Sandy Hook for disposition while awaiting federal action.
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New York
Sandy Hook
Sagatind
Coast Guard
Senaca
R. L. Blake
Antwerp
Rum Row
Blake
Prosperity Seen in Pon totoc County Bank Statements
Condensed bank reports show Ada banks and others in the West and Southeast posting increased deposits totaling 2 496 687 62 and remark on improving collections. Citizens expect to repay debts this fall and emerge financially stronger next year despite four tough years.
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Pontotoc County
Ada
West
Southest
Inventor Claims Eulan Restores Color in Wool Textiles
The German powder Eulan for moth proofing woolen goods is claimed to affect only a few colors and these can be restored by treatment with ammonia.
Widow condemns Walton over Pitts murder case
Mrs. Frank Pitts, 23, told Ada residents that a man paroled by Jack Walton helped kill her husband Frank Pitts. She urged women to vote against Walton, citing Birkes and accomplices executed for the Ketchum bank robbery murder.
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Jack Walton
Frank Pitts
Ada
Ketchum
Mercy
Savior
Richard Birkes
State Penitentiary
Birkes
Kelley in State for Installation
George Cardinal Mundelein of Chicago and Bishop Francis Kelley arrive in Oklahoma City for their installation as Bishop of the Oklahoma diocese. A Knights of Columbus escort guards the dignitaries through the crowds while clergy and laity gather for the 3 o'clock ceremony at St. Joseph's Cathedral and a statewide reception tonight.
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Oklahoma City
George Cardinal Mundelein
Chicago
Francis C. Kelley
Oklahoma
Ponca City
Kelley
Knights of Columbus
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Trapp
Cargill
Ardmore to host vast Southern Oklahoma Masonic reunion
Ardmore plans a large Masonic gathering on November 26 with the Oklahoma Grotto secretary announcing events through the day and night. A third degree will be conferred at the Princess theater by an out of town team, with the Grand Master delivering the principal address. A Grotto ceremonial, banquet at 6 pm for Masons and wives, and a late dance and vaudeville act at Convention Hall are scheduled.
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Ardmore
Oklahoma
Charles Poulter
Oklahoma Grotto
Princess Theater
Convention Hall
J. T. Coleman
Trouble in Mexico Heavily Armed Bandits Target Americans
Report notes bandits operating across the border injuring and robbing Americans. The piece urges Americans to seek safer routes and cooperate with authorities to reduce risk while border tensions rise.
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Mexico
Senator Brandagee Dies by His Own Hand in Washington
Senator Frank Brandagee of Connecticut, long a Republican leader and judiciary committee chair, died at his Washington home from gas inhalation after facing financial troubles. A coroner’s verdict declared death by his own action. The 60-year-old bachelor left a note for his chauffeur and secretary Lumby.
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Washington
Frank Branagee
Connecticut
Congress
Senate
George
Emma
Rufus
17Th Street
Lumby
Frank Brandagee
Senator Brandagee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senator Lodge
New London
Connecticut House of Representatives
National
House of Representatives
Brandagee
League of Nations
Ada Women Organize Clubs In Two Towns
T E Brents and Cora McKeel longstanding W C T U workers organized a Mill Creek unit with 40 members and a Tishomingo unit with 100. They aim to recruit in new territory while expanding existing groups as they attend a state meeting in Oklahoma City to plan further campaign actions.
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ADA
T. E. Brents
Cora McKeel
Mill Creek
Tishomingo
Oklahoma City
Bank Robbery in Canute Oklahoma Nets $4500
Two unmasked bandits robbed the First State Bank of Canute Oklahoma, forcing cashier H. H. Lamm into the vault and escaping with about $4500. The pair, described as young, fled in an automobile before an alarm could be raised.
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Canute
Okla
Young
H. H. Lamm
Tennessee Senator McKellar to Address Pontotoc Voters
Senator Kenneth D. McKellar of Tennessee will address Pontotoc County voters at Ada convention hall on Wednesday October 22 at 2 30 P M in support of the Democratic ticket.
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Kenneth D. McKellar
Tennessee
Pontotoc County
Ada
Robbers of Kendrick Bank Made Off With Safe
Kendrick October 13 Lincoln county authorities pursued two or more burglars who entered the Kendrick State Bank Saturday night or Sunday morning and stole a two ton safe with cash and securities. A broken window revealed the entry and the interior lock appears to have been opened from inside. Cash total unknown per cashier A N Argargight.
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Kendrick
Lincoln County
Kendrick State Bank
A. N. Argagright
East Central State Teachers College Needs More Equipment
The college in Ada says its growth is outpacing permanent facilities and asks for new buildings and upgraded classrooms. President Dr. A Linscheid notes it ranks low among state normal schools for equipment, lacking sufficient furniture, library and lab gear and currently borrows from Ada high school and rents chairs for summer sessions.
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East Central State Teachers College
A. Linscheid
East Central
Ada
Ada High School
Oklahoma
Free Textbooks Ready for Distribution in Pontotoc County
Rural schools of Pontotoc County will receive free textbooks under the state program. County Superintendent A. Floyd announced that all books have been assorted and are ready for distribution to schools countywide. Most schools closed for harvest. one reopened and others will follow. Textbooks will be distributed before opening to avoid delays. A complete check is underway for the thousands of books to be distributed.
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Pontotoc County
A. Floyd
Floyd
Discrepancy in Pontotoc Cotton Figures
The Pontotoc county cotton tally is corrected from 6015 bales per government figures to 7110 bales per state board of agriculture. The News also notes its own county gun county tally, collected last Saturday, exceeds both by ten days.
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Pontotoc County
State Board of Agriculture
Census Bureau
Buel Bradford
Zeppelin ZR-3 Lands at Lakehurst After 5000 Mile Flight
The airship ZR-3 completed a 5000 mile non stop voyage landing at the Lakehurst naval air station airdome at 9 55 this morning. After sighting it drifted to the pad and a rope deployment helped guide its descent as German and American officials greeted the crew. Dr Hugo Eckener declared the flight a new world record while the crew relaxed aboard and preparations for inspection proceeded. Major Kennedy showed off a walking doll brought from Friedrichshafen to his eight year old daughter.
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Airdome
Lakehurst
N. J
Naval Air Station Airdome
Hugo Eckener
Zeppelin Company
F. M. Kennedy
United States Army
Dr. Eckener
Steele
Klein
Maj
Kennedy
Com. Krauss
Papa
Major Kennedy
Friedrichshafen
Zeppelin ZR-3 lands at Lakehurst after 5000 mile flight
The ZR-3 dirigible completed an 81 hour 25 minute non stop journey from Friedrichshafen, arriving at Lakehurst Field at 9 55 am. The craft touched down near the airdrome after a daring approach as thousands gathered along the main highway to witness the landing and celebration.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Lakehurst Field
Friedrichshafen
Field
Bank Heist at Oilton Bank Steals 20000 Loot
Two bandits entering the Dilton state bank in Oilton Oklahoma surprised three employees as they opened for business. They forced the staff to open the vault and escaped with about 20000 dollars noted in a police report.
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Bristow
Dilton State Bank
Oilton
Oklahoma
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