Oklahoma City recall ends with McGee victory in mayoral race
Official returns show Tom E. McGee winning the Oklahoma City mayoral race by 124 votes over incumbent Clarence J. Blinn. Blinn called for a recount while three council members up for recall retained their seats amid a 19 000 vote turnout and oil zone dispute felt by fusion opponents.
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Oklahoma City
Clarence J. Blinn
Tom E. McGee
Blinn
C. J. Biin
Tom McGee
Grover Pendleton
J. E. Taylor
A. H. Jacoby
Missing politicians dampen Hall's Brooklyn rally attendance
The report notes numerous leaders including John H. McCooey and others absent from the Brooklyn hall gathering. Observers took the no show as acceptance of reports that the former governor refused Tammany pleas. Senators Wagner and Copeland were also absent, with official business cited as the reason.
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John H. McCooey
Brooklyn
Tammany
Robert F. Wagner
Royal S. Copeland
France May Try Out NRA Program In Daladier Plan
Premier Edouard Daladier proposed a wartime like program to France with revenue hikes of 4.29 billion francs and cuts totaling 3.6 billion francs to balance the budget. A four year public works program would total 13.735 billion francs with agriculture and aviation funding included.
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Paris
United States
France
Edouard Daladier
Chamber of Deputies
M. Daladier
Trade Commission Probes Salaries of Business Leaders
The federal Trade Commission announced a probe into executive pay across U S corporations listed on the New York and curb exchanges. Questionnaires were sent to about 2000 firms seeking direct salaries and all compensation in cash and kind with financials back to 1928.
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Federal Trade Commission Today
America
Senate
New York
Commission
Deadly Disease Conquered Says University Doctor
Dr. Cyrus C. Sturgis of the University of Michigan reports pernicious anemia once deemed absolutely fatal has a death rate near ten percent. Since 1926 liver and liver extracts have improved treatment, reducing mortality and addressing the disease’s impact on blood and nervous system.
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Cleveland
Cyrus C. Sturgis
University of Michigan
Inter-State Postgraduate Medical Association of North America
Sturgis
Thomas Henry Simpson Memorial Institute For Research
Notables Missing From Tammany Meet
In New York on October 18 Alfred E. Smith was absent from Tammany Hall’s ratification rally amid fevered speculation on the party’s health. Observers warned his absence could signal a blow to John F. Curry’s leadership as Fusion and recovery party threats loom.
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New York
Alfred BE. Smith
Tammany Hall
Tammany
John P. O'Brien
Fusion
Recovery Party
Smith
The
New York Times
John F. Curry
Tam
American aviator Bert Hall charged with arms smuggling
Bert Hall, once an aviation instructor for the Chinese government, was arrested by U S consular officials in Tientsin on arms importation for sale to Chinese military forces. He allegedly diverted $10 000 Mexican for pistols and left for Japan October 9 before being refused entry and returned to Tangku.
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Tientsin
China
Bert Hall
United States
Hall
Nanking
Japan
Tangku
Aviators Bert Hall and Floyd Shumaker Sued in San Francisco
Bert Hall and Floyd N. Shumaker faced a $101000 suit in San Francisco filed by Chinese officials. They were accused of advancing funds for airplane purchases under a contract that was not fulfilled. the case was later withdrawn.
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Bert Hall
Floyd N. Shumaker
San Francisco
Evidence of Loss Reserves at Chase Securities
Senate investigators heard that Chase Securities Corporation set aside 120 million dollars from reserves to cover losses, about 77 percent of capital and earnings since 1917. Testimony by Ferdin and Pecora detailed total capital and earnings of 156.453 million with 21.908 million paid as dividends and 120.138 million reserved for losses.
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Washington
Senate
Chase Securities Corporation
Chase National Bank
Ferdinand Pecora
Senate Banking Committee
Albert H. Wiggin
Stock Exchange
Effort Launched to End Ford Strike
Washington reports Henry Ford faced new differences with the NRA as the National Labor Board announced an assurance that Ford Motor Company would meet authorized employee representatives. A Detroit Ford spokesman said a Dearborn telegram differed in tone from that described by Senator Wagner and withheld by the board.
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Washington
Henry Ford
NRA
Wagner
National Labor Board
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Ford
Dearborn
Cardus Converts Huntsville Woman to Wellness
Mrs R L West of Huntsville Alabama reports Cardus eased her side pain and weight loss. She felt nervous and weak but after taking Cardus for several days her side hurt stopped and she grew stronger and well. The note was collected from a drugstore testimonial.
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Cardus
Mra R. L. West
Huntsville
Ala
No More Prison Serenades Allowed in Dallas Jail
Dallas sheriff Smoot Schprid announced a policy banning serenades in the death cell after an investigation found Harvey Bailey was serenaded with guitar solos during his stay following capture near Paradise, Texas in the Urschel kidnapping case. Bailey, sentenced to life, escaped on Labor Day and was recaptured four hours later at Ardmore, Oklahoma.
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Dallas
Tex
Smoot Schprid
Harvey Bailey
Paradise
Charles F. Urschel
Bailey
Ardmore
Okla
Texas railroad law overridden over Texarkana offices move
The interstate commerce commission on rehearing overturned Texas requirements and allowed Kansas City Southern to shift Texarkana and Fort Smith offices and shops. The decision cites the transportation act of 1920 and notes differing views by Commissioners McManamy and Brainard regarding Texas law authority and court involvement.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City Southern
Texarkans and
Fort Smith
Texarkana
Tex
McManamy
Missouri Pacific Railroad Unification
Missouri Pacific
International- Great Northern
Palestine
Texas
Brainard
Weekend visits and local notes mix with a Controversy mention
Miss Nanie Barnes and Miss Izala Hoggatt are among locals who spent weekend visits with friends in Ada Elk City and Jonesboro. The Jeffers Heard controversy drew national guardsmen and legal actions as Crowley faced an assault charge. A Puerto Rico potato prize moved through a chamber luncheon and a Kansas City man planned to return it home. Mr Mitchell reports a strong potato crop from 94 plants yielding 10 bushels in a small patch.
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Nanie Barnes
Mrs. Hester
Ruby Couch
Milton Thomas
Elk City
Elzira Reed
Izala Hoggatt
Ada
Jack Brown
G. W. Bowin
Henry Odom
Puerto Rico
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas City
Mitchell
Mrs Roosevelt Attends Confab With President
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt, who holds press conferences, quietly joined her husband at his bi weekly talks with reporters to observe how the presidential discussions are conducted. Her arrival drew a chorus of dog Meggie barks as about 100 reporters gathered at the executive offices.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Meggie
Mining industry gains in tri state district workers rise
In Miami Oklahoma on October 18 the zinc and lead mines in the tri state district employ about 4000 men, up from a low of 1505 in April 1933 and below the 4377 peak of 1929. John Newton Ottawa county NRA chairman prepared the survey estimating the gains.
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NRA
Ottawa County
Miami
Okla
Tri-State
John Newton
Sermon Draws Rural Crowd as Stonewall Pastor Preaches
Saturday night Rev. Simmons of Stonewall delivered a well received sermon. Local families and visitors from Ada Mangum Guthrie and Lubbock gathered for church events and visiting reports fill the rural notes. A church pie supper raised 20.75 to repair the church house.
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Rev. Simmons
Stonewall
Florence Scott
Miss Fern
Mary Etta
Mangum
Mr. Reese
Hatton
Guthrie
Winston Bennett
Viola Odom
Ada
Burpo
Gentra Hatton
Conway
Reba Williams
Lubbock
Texas
Henry Odom
Azalea Odom
Worley Hokett
Lula
Ruff Killion
Lona Mae Killion
Eubanks
Couch
Vivian Thompson
Jesse
Jack Brower
Janie Barnes
Vivian Horton
Carime Scott
Woman bends steel bar at convention using new gauge
Miss Evelyn Tray from Pittsburgh, weighing 100 pounds, bent a four inch steel bar weighing 175 pounds during the Association of Iron and Steel Electrical Engineers convention. The bend was recorded as one millionth of an inch by a magnetic strain gauge device.
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Pittsburgh
Evelyn Tray Welds
Association of Iron and Steel Electrical Engineers
Attempt on Life of Minister Shocks Arkansas Baptist Rift
In Jonesboro Arkansas Rev Dale Crowley, jailed pastor of the Baptist tabernacle, survived an assassination attempt as shots blasted at his cell. The attack halted peace talks between church factions over property and leadership disputes tied to Evangelist Joe Jeffers and others. Crowley denied any deal to sell church assets and urged unity amid the two month long conflict.
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Jonesboro First Baptist Church
Crowley
MacMurdo
Tabernacle
L. H. Kayre
Jonesboro
Ark
Lup
Dale Crowley
Baptist Tabernacle
W. J. MacMurdo
Joe Jeffers
Jeffers
Dow H. Heard
President Roosevelt pushes for higher farm prices
President Roosevelt argues farm prices need boosting despite a 32 percent rise since the year ending in March. An executive council economist shows September farm products selling at 32 percent above the March base, while farmer costs rose 11 percent. Administration says farmer returns remain too low with broader economy showing partial recovery.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Executive Council
Actress Ann Dvorak Bit by Rattlesnake on Location Near Calabasas
Actress Ann Dvorak received emergency treatment after a rattlesnake bite on a high mesa near Calabasas. The slight wound required anti venom but she is expected to recover without ill effects. She described how the snake struck her leg and how a property man killed it with a stick.
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Hollywood
Pann Dvorak
High Mesa
Calabasas
Studio Hospital
Lee
Oll
Baker employee robbed of $2000 on way to bank
Springfield report says G.W. Bush a 20 year old bakery employee for Ben Harrison was abducted and robbed of $2000 by two middle aged men as he left the bakery. He was released unharmed about a half mile away in a blue Chevrolet with Oklahoma plates. One gunman sat in the back and is described as about 45, dark complexioned, wearing a dark suit and tan hat.
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Springfield
Ben Harrison
State Athletic Commission
Oklahoma
Bush
J G Mitchell Grows Giant Sweet Potato
J G Mitchell from south of the brick plant brought in a sweet potato that weighed nine pounds, two pounds heavier than a previous record. The vegetable stands as a local curiosity and showcases remarkable produce from area gardens.
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J. G. Mitchell
Oil refiners face problems in midcontinent market
Tulsa based story details continued distress in midcontinent oil refining as smaller units skim high profits from the spot market while larger operators store or cut back. It notes the impact of proposed production restrictions and a new December 1 price schedule by Secretary Ickes, with East Texas skimmers selling low grade crude at about 4 to 4 1/4 cents a gallon amid weak demand.
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William Voigt, Jr
Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
Ickes
Little Fellows
East Texas
Skimmers
Lions Organize Hosts For Education Leaders Meeting
The Ada Lions planned an October 26th reception for Superintendents and high school principals attending the Host Central Education Association annual meeting. Lions, college faculty, and Kiwanis members will host the visiting officials at the Thursday event. Also discussed were three months of projects and various activities.
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Lions Eleb
Central Education Association
Lions
Kiwanis Club
Ada
Frank Fleet
Lion Houston George
Harry Lundsaard
Lundgaard
Hitler offers peace support in speech to party leaders
Berlin Oct 18 Adolf Hitler told sub leaders that foreign policy must guide the November 12 Reichstag elections amid Germany's withdrawal from the arms conference and the League of Nations. He called for unity on peace and national honor while criticizing Geneva's influence and stressing a shift from conquest to peace.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Geneva
Germany
League of Nations
Hitler
League
Weekend Visits Bring Music and Travel Tales
Ruby Mullins Dorothy Mullins and Evelyn Mitchell spent Saturday night with Wilma Autin. Sunday dinner with Grandmother Tilley included Louise Pitt and Ada Mullins among the guests. Numerous relatives gathered at the Standridge home for music by Ada Mullins and River Autin. Willie Shaw and David Watters returned Friday from travel in the eastern states. Elder Gus Carlton preached Saturday night and Sunday. Other visitors included E. E. Autin of Rocky and Ray Autin of Fairmont visiting J. A. Autin’s group. Sam McNair and Johnnie McNair with Pet Jones were also neighbors seen Sunday.
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Edward Cantrell
Williams
Union Hill
Willie Graham
E. B. Jones
Ramer
Will Corvin
Ada
Mildred Dunn
Lucille Dunn
Pauline Floyd
Ruth Myres
Herial
Jasper Hammonds
Eugene Selph
Johnnie Ralph
Egypt
Bernice
Raye Kennamer
Benedict School
J. T. Kennamer
Thelma Floyd
Pauls Valley
Calvin Dunn
Roff
Raymond Calvin
Grandma Myers
Ponca City
Dale Campbell
Raymond Stevens
gRne Kennamer
Pauline
la Verne
Thurman Floyd
Cyres
Jalen Jamer
Hiram Jones
Will Myres
Ora Yancey
Henry Kruger
Johnnie Cantrell
Bernie Cantrell
Sherman Horton
Parish Chapel
Edd Horton
Bill Huddleston
Homer Pickett
Lonnie Cassidy
Springfield
Illinois
Smith
Marvin Floyd
J. R. Floyd
Velma Gadishey
Fay
Betty Jane
Pauline’ Floyd
Dan McCurry
Colbert
C. M. Floyd
Janiata
Junior
Raggar Floyd
Hart
Ruby Mullins
Dorothy Mullins
Evelyn Mitchell
Wilma Autin
Louise Pitt
Grandmother Tilley
Ada Mullins
Ray
Elver Autin
Laura Mullins
Carl Autin
W. J. Standridge
River Autin
F. A. Murphy
Micky
Cougars Fall to Pauls Valley in Big Five Opener
Ada high school lost to Pauls Valley 44 to 7 in a Big Five football opener. Panthers dominated offensively as Ada prepares for next week’s Big Five clash at Durant with the Lions.
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Big Panther
Ada High
Ada High School
Pauls Valley Panther
Cougar
Panthers
Ada
Durant
Lions
McAlester
Ardmore
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