Curtis Flays Smiths Prohibition Record in Virginia Speech
Len Curtis Republican vice presidential nominee spoke at the Paterson Senator Armory in Petersburg Virginia blasting Governor Alfred E. Smith for opposing prohibition enforcing laws and immigration rules Curtis argued Smith would weaken law enforcement and criticized using the 1890 census as immigration basis State audience cheered as Curtis linked Smith to party platform conflicts and announced plans to Raleigh for a second speech.
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Petersburg
Len Curtis
Alfred E. Smith
Paterson Se
New Rk
Curtis
Curtisquez
New York
Smith
Virginia
Carter Glass
Raleigh
Registration books again open tomorrow
County election officials announced registration for the presidential election will open tomorrow. Any resident who moved precincts, reached age, or moved into the state since the last period must register or reregister to vote. A lengthy list of county registration officials and precinct locations is provided.
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Ada
Allen
N. S. Olive
Bebee
C. W. Wells
Colbert
MW. B. Oliver
Canyon Springs
J. R. Duty
John Chesser
Conway
J. H. McMeans
Egypt
J. R. Floyd
Colberg
W.L. Etchieson
Fitzhugh Edmond Smith
Francis
Walter Dickson
Maxwell
Emmett Light
Oakman
Wm. Carter
Owl Creek
J. H. Davis
Pickett
Frank Fowler
Pecan Grove
B. E. Herrin
East Roff
Ralph Clark
West Roff
Joe Bridges
Stonewall
George McKay
Sunshine
Mr. Pitt
Tyrola
C. W. Stringer
Union Valley
N. M. Boyles
Vaness
Miles Collins
Steedman
Harve Parris
Homer
Lee Collins
Wilson
J. H. Drake
Rocky Chapel
J. E. Smith
Greenhouse
Lillie Donnehey
Waner Brothers End Winter Road Tour in Ada
Paul and Lloyd Waner return from a winter layoff as cold Midwestern weather ends their barnstorming. They plan to play next Sunday at Ada against Seminole with Ada club on the roster. Coached by Hammonds, the move follows requests from East Side Democrats to assist governor Johnston in the final campaign push in Oklahoma's eighth district battleground.
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Paul
Lloyd Waner
Ada
Seminole
Lloyd
Hammonds
East Side
Johnston
Holdenville
Eighth
Oklahoma
Okmulgee Umber Man Found Dead
John Edwin Vansant 44, vice president and manager of Sun Lumber yards in the Okmulgee district, was found dead in the servant quarters of his home with a gas stove venting natural gas. Relatives cited domestic troubles and financial worries as factors. investigators labeled it suicide. The family includes Lula J. Vansant, widow, daughter Bessie Mae 19, son Robert R. 16, and another son Charles Herbert, musician in Louisville. Vansant left a note to inform colleagues where oil field casing could be found.
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Okmulgee
John Edwin Vansant
Sun Lumber Yards
James Vansant
Tulsa
Vansant
Lula J. Vansant
Bessie Mae
Robert R
Charles Herbert
Louisville
Johnston Campaign Advances Through Oklahoma Rally Plans
Governor Henry S. Johnston presses his Democratic campaign in Oklahoma. He will speak at a Tulsa rally Wednesday night and deliver brief addresses at several Tulsa County venues on Thursday.
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Oklahoma City
Henry S. Johnston
Tulsa
QO. OQ
Registration deadline set for Oklahoma voters
Oklahoma voters who have not registered and plan to vote on November 6 must register by midnight October 26. Attorney General Edwin Dabney stated the books open October 17 and stay open for ten days, redefining the period due to the word before in the law.
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Oklahoma
City
Investigation of County Attorney Asked
A petition signed by 15 Lawton citizens asks why Comanche county attorney failed to file charges against W. A. King 64 alleged to have mistreated a 9 year old girl. The Attorney General Edwin Dabney said he was told no complaint was signed delaying charges. he directed that information be filed today.
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Oklahoma City
Lawton
Comanche County
W. A. King
Edwin Dabney
King
Dabney
Hickman Confesses Robbing Muskogee Cafe
In Muskogee Oklahoma October 15 William Edward Hickman condemned to the gallows for the Marian Parker murder confessed in a letter to Clark Compton police chief that he also held up a Muskogee cafe restaurant in December 1926. He said I want to get right before God before I hang.
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Muskogee
Okla
William Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
Los Angeles
Clark Compton
Hick
Robbery Suspect Seeks Reconciliation Over Loss
Hickman expressed hope that Muskogee residents will not bear a grudge and said he wants to repay the restaurant owner though he lacks funds. He admitted he and an unnamed companion took about $15 in the robbery.
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Muskogee
Hickman
Gunman Kills One Wounds Three on Sasakwa Streets
In Sasakwa Okla Saturday afternoon gunman WEWOKA former filling station operator Thomas Teavehouse shot and killed Goldie Herbert 45 and wounded three others Joe Bond Margaret Doolin and H C Bruce. Teavehouse was charged with murder and held in the county jail after arrest.
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Wewoka
Okla
Thomas Teavehouse
Goldie Herbert
Sasakwa
Herbert
Homer Bishop
Teavehouse
Joe Bond
Margaret Doolin
Harry Doolin
H. C. Bruce
Girl 16 in Oklahoma Poison Crisis Linked to Suits
Madeline Pinkerton 16 remains in danger after taking part of a poison drink in a love-triangle incident with two suitors, Verl Roe 21 and John Walton 16, both of whom died by self harm. A coroner’s jury ruled Walton’s death a bullet wound of unknown manner, though authorities believe it suicide.
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Guthrie
Okla
Madeline Pinkerton
John Walton
Logan County
Verl Roe
Walton
Governor launches drive to halt Tulsa dog racing
Oklahoma City Oct. 16 Governor Johnston ordered attorney general Edwin Dabney to act to stop dog racing in Tulsa amid alleged gambling connected with the races. He urged swift action and suggested a statewide halt if needed.
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Theseas
Attorney General’s Office
State Supreme Court
Tulsa County
Dabney
Byron Kirkpatrick
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Johnston
Edwin Dabney
Robinson Inland to Speak for Democrats
Senator Joseph T. Robinson began a westward campaign swing by rail and road, planning to address Boise tonight and Ogden tomorrow. He spoke in Portland and McMinnville Oregon, stressing water power and delivering a traditional soapbox style address during the Willamette valley tour.
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Portland
Snowstorm Halts Hunting Parties in Four States
A Colorado blizzard stranded about 400 deer hunters across Grand Junction and nearby districts. Relief teams searched Whitewater for eight men and reported snow depths from 18 inches to five feet. Wyoming saw five feet in some areas and motorists faced impassable roads while Santa Fe and Denver reported early season snow and sharp temperature drops.
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Denver
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
Grand Junction
Col
Rocky Mountain Divide
Whitewater
Cheyenne
Larmie
Santa Fe
N. M
Montana
Weather relief and warm trend for mountain region
A brief note reports improved conditions with gentler in mountain areas and rising temperatures signaling a warming spell. No specific dates or locations are provided beyond the mountain region.
Graf Zeppelin lands to triumphant welcome in Friedrichshafen
Crowds greet dirigible builder Dr Ludwig Buerr and Frau Eckener as the Graf Zeppelin arrives in the United States port. Locals cheer the crew wives and the crew’s son Knut, praising recovery of the damaged port horizontal as the town bands play and celebratory shouts fill the streets.
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Friedrichsha Germany
Frihshafen
United States
Hugo Eckener
Ludwig Buerr
Frau Eckener
Dr. Buerr
13 year old recovers mail bag from Graf Zeppelin over Washington
Thirteen year old Bernard Ricker found a mail sack dropped from the Graf Zeppelin over Washington. The mail was not addressed to Washington and was mailed on to the correct addressee by postmaster C. P. Mooney. Authorities believe the bag was dropped here by mistake and it fell on school grounds.
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Washington
Bernard Ricker
C. P. Mooney
Large fall class at McAlester Scottish Rite Consistory
McAlester on October 16 to 21 hosts a fall reunion of Scottish Rite Masonry Indian Consistory with 174 candidates entering the seventeenth degree. Visitors include Arkansas Consistory members from Ft. Smith witnessing Rose Croix degree conferment, indicating a similar staging to be featured at the Ft. Smith temple soon.
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Mcalester
Arkansas
Ft. Smith
Commander Grayson Leaves Cuba After Veterans Convention
P Col. William L. Grayson national commander of the United Spanish war veterans departed Cuba today. He sent a parting message to the Cuban people thanking them for their hospitality during the 30th annual veterans convention held last week.
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Havana
Cuba
William L. Grayson
United Spanish War Veterans
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