Pushed in Fair Weather for Oklahoma Road Work
Road construction in the state nears completion with most projects due in a few weeks. No. 4% Ada to Tishomingo and No. 12 east of Ada near finish, while paving progress expands near Stonewall and Calvin. Officials debate federal approval for Allen to Ada paving as traffic increases from Ada to Sulphur and Antlers via No. 19.
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Highway Commission
Ada
Tishomingo
Sheep Creek
Jay Harden
No. 12
Federal Bureau of Roads
Allen
Semullin
Mill Creek
Ravia
Noff
Scullin
Sulphur
Sulph
Calvin
Coalgate
Stonewall
Pontotoc County
Stratford
Pauls Valier
Panls Valley
Washita Valley
Guilty Verdict in Maillefert Trial
Jacksonville Fla Oct 15 The jury found George W Courson guilty of manslaughter in the Arthur Maillefert sweatbox death case and acquitted Solomon Higginbotham after a two hour and sixteen minute deliberation. The verdict was appealed for form issues and Higginbotham was released. Courson’s counsel given notice of appeal for a new trial.
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Courson
Jacksonville
Fla
Arthur Maillefert
George W. Courson
Solomon Higginbotham
Higeinbotham
Oklahoma Voter Registration Opens for November Elections
Oklahoma City report notes registration across the state opened today and will close on October 23. The deadline approaches as residents prepare to vote in the upcoming November elections.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Natural Gas Seeks Lower Deposit Interest Rates
The Oklahoma Natural Gas corporation asked the corporation commission to reduce from and to per cent in interest rates on all utility deposits. A hearing on the application was scheduled for Monday.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Natural Gas Corporation
Corporation Commission
Daring Hold Up Near Konawa Oklahoma Involving Kidnapping
An all day search failed to find two men and two women who kidnapped J. A. Maxwell, watchman, after luring him for caseline. The group looted a cash register, stole a coach, piled merchandise, and loaded carcasses onto the stolen goods before releasing Maxwell in a cornfield. he escaped within an hour and reported to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konawa
Okla
J. A. Maxwell
Caseline
Maxwell
Stephens
Boone-Styron
Henry Motor Co
Luther Berry Farm
Roosevelt Campaign Arrives in Pittsburgh
Governor Franklin D Roosevelt arrives by special train in Pittsburgh the so called workshop of the world to launch a campaign stop. He is met by a large crowd and proceeds by motor to Wheeling West Virginia for an afternoon speech before returning to Pittsburgh for tonight's address. Police and officials guard the event as hundreds crowd along the tracks and bridge to catch a glimpse.
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Pittsburgh
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wheeling
W. Va
Franklin
Oklahoma Baptist University President Resigns
Dr W W C Boone president of Oklahoma Baptist University resigns effective November 1. He will join Ket Baptist Church Jackson Tennessee. Rev Hall V Davis of Exchange Avenue Baptist Church Oklahoma City is chosen to succeed if the Oklahoma City congregation approves.
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Shawnee
W.W. C. Boone
Oklahoma Baptist University
Hall V. Davis
Exchange Avenue Baptist Church
Oklahoma City
Boone
Ket Baptist Church
Jackson
Tenn
Missouri
Board of
Ie Board
Davis
Tax deed on state school land void, Oklahoma ruling
The Oklahoma Supreme Court held that issuing a tax deed on school land sold on deferred payments is prohibited and the state retains title with the commission. The decision came in the appeal of May Newcomer versus A. M. Robison of Oklahoma County in a quiet title action.
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Oklahoma City
State Supreme Court
May Newcomer
A. M. Robison
Oklahoma County
Oklahoma City Attorney Faces Disbarment Case
Oklahoma City attorney politician Urban Patterson faces disbarment procedures after bar board investigation into his role in a road-house disturbance last summer. Patterson pleaded guilty last September to assault with intent to kill and was fined $100 after admitting he struck Bill Strong, a road house bouncer, with a pistol. The bar board plans to hear the accusations late next month.
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Oklahoma City
Urban Patterson
State Bar Board of Governors
Patterson
Bill Strong
Bar Board
Roosevelt Special en Route to Pittsburgh for Bonus Speech
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt travels through Pennsylvania en route to Pittsburgh where unofficial sources say he will deliver the soldier bonus speech. He plans a detour to Wheeling West Virginia for a brief visit before resuming to Indianapolis for a Thursday stop.
Supreme Court Judgments From Oklahoma City October 15
State supreme court decisions include reversals and remands in several actions. R. A. Klienschmidt et al versus Daniel W. White et al from Tulsa on an account for 1599 dollars, reversed and remanded. Roy L. Morgan versus Walter G. Duke in Tulsa on labor charges, affirmed. M. K. Dittman et al versus Lena McFadden from Washington on rent, affirmed. L. V. Davin et al versus Spurrier Lumber Company from Payne on dwelling possession, reversed and remanded with directions. May Newcomer versus A. M. Robison from Oklahoma on quiet title, affirmed. Dewine Electric Company vs. A. A. Riker from Tulsa on wages, affirmed. Atoka county commissioners versus Mike Wills et al from Atoka on livestock district establishment, reversed and remanded with directions. Coy Ward versus Ralph Livingston from Seminole on automobile injuries, reversed with directions. Commercial Casualty Insurance Company versus S. Renberg from Tulsa on rent, affirmed. Chancey M. P Dowd versus Merle Dowd from Kay on alimony, modified and affirmed.
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Oklahoma City
State Supreme Court
RK. A. Klienschmidt Et
Daniel W. White
T al
Tulsa
Roy L. Morgan
Walter G. Duke
M. K. Dittman
Spurrier Lumber Company
Payne
May Newcomer
A. M. Robison
Oklahoma
Dewine Electric Company
A. A. Riker
Atoka County Commissioners
Mike Wills
Atoka
Coy Ward
Ralph Livingston
Seminole
Commercial Casualty Insurance Company
Fs. S. Renberg
Chancey M. P Dowd
Merle Dowd
Kay
Capone Habeas Hearing Delayed to November
A habeas corpus plea filed by Al Capone to gain release from the federal prison in Atlanta was postponed to the week of November 14.
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Atlanta
al Capone
Chicago
Wounded Man Treated After Stonewall City Marshal Incident
Roy Hulsey was brought to Breco hospital from Stonewall for wounds inflicted by Pete Anderson, Stonewall city marshal. Anderson said Hulsey had a bottle of whiskey, drew a knife, and Anderson shot him in the right hand and thigh.
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Roy Hulsey
Breco Hospital
Stonewall
Pete Anderson
Hulsey
Anderson
Pete
Miami Moves to Grab State Gasoline Tax Share
Miami Oklahoma city commissioners plan a legislative push to obtain a portion of the four cent state gasoline tax for municipalities. Mayor W L Rush said cities should receive a share, relying on support from local lawmakers and other cities statewide.
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Miami
Okla
W. L. Rush
Oklahoma
W. Lis Rush
Lafollette Backs Roosevelt And Democratic Winners
Senator Robert M. Lafollette Jr. urges Wisconsin to vote for Franklin D. Roosevelt and Democratic state candidates. He faults Hoover era politics, accuses Republicans of using a stash fund, and says Roosevelt offers cooperation with progressives to address the economic emergency. He adds he will oppose any Roosevelt policy not aligning with his views.
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Madison
Wis
Robert M. Lafollette Jr
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lafollette
Latellette
Hoover
Walter J. Kohler
Philip Lafollette
John B. Chappie
Ashland
Blaine
Congress
Roosevelt
Clovernor Roosevelt
Hoover Hunger and Hard Times in Ada Campaign Speech
Senator Gore spoke in Ada declaring that Hoover era policies caused farming distress and bank failures. He blamed tariff and food price controls for job losses and urged care for WWI veterans while criticizing 400,000 postwar injuries. The talk drew laughter despite late notice.
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Hoover
Thomas Pr. Gore
Ada
United States
Wilson
Canada
Europe
Judge Park Herus Missouri Ticket Nomination Surges
Jefferson City Missouri October 17 Guy B Park 69 year old Platte City Circuit Judge was unanimously nominated for Governor by the Democratic state committee. He fills the vacancy from the death of Francis M Wilson. Senator Russell Dearmont and Lloyd Stark withdrew prior to the meeting.
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Jefferson City
Guy B. Park
Platte City
Missouri
Democratic State Committee
Francis M. Wilson
Russell I. Dearmont
Cape Girardeau
Judge Park
Lloyd Stark
Louisiana
Bank Robbery Reported At Traders State Bank
Kahokska October 19 Traders State Bank was robbed by two men who entered with revolvers while two others waited outside with their car. A time lock prevented access to the vault and the amount stolen is undetermined.
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Glen Elder
Kah
Traders State Bank
Gallien Named Deputy Warden at Granite Reformatory
M. R. Gallien was appointed deputy warden at the Granite reformatory by W. C. Hughes board chairman. Former night jailer, Gallien was dismissed after a high profile bank messenger robbery escape. he succeeds B. R. Houser who resigned after a mass prisoner escape. Gallien also served as solicitor for Blue Valley Farmer and Governor Murray's weekly newspaper.
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Oklahoma City
M. R. Gallien
Granite Reformatory
W. C. Hughes
Gallien
American First National Bank
B. R. Houser
The
Blue Valley Farmer
Murray
Harvest Conditions Noted In Oklahoma Crops Report
Oklahoma City October report says ideal field work conditions last week for harvesting and autumn crops but soil in most sections was too dry for plowing and winter planting according to J P Slaughter federal meteorologist.
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Oklahoma City
J.P. Slaughter
Pontotoc County Relief Move Includes Oklahoma City
An application for 632136 in relief funds for 456 Oklahoma counties, sent yesterday to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation by Gov. Murray, raises the state's total aid requests to 813468. Twenty counties had prior allocations. Ellis county awaits word. Readings include Garfield 28700, Grady 5600, Pontotoc 6150, Tulsa 146000 among others.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Murray
Ellis County
Garfield County
Grady
Lugan
Ottawa
Pontotoc
Seminole
Tulsa
Washington
Skeleton Stirs Interest in Ancient Woman Skeleton
Minnesota researchers, led by Dr. Albert E. Jenks, confirm the 29 000 year old skeleton found 12 feet under Otter Tail county lake silt is a woman. They note possible Proto Eskimo traits and no Indian features with a crude antler dagger and shell pendant found nearby. Two geologists assist in dating deposits to determine if the remains predate recent glacial movement.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Otter Tail County
Mississippi Valley
Albert E. Jenks
University of Minnesota
Toronto Man Regains Sight After Sudden Head Injury
A Toronto man who had been blind for 45 years suddenly regained his sight after a head impact. He faced a difficult period of recovery and adjustment following the incident.
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Toronto
Gulf Pacific Highway Proposals Advance Across States
O EF Parker and others from Ada Chamber of Commerce returned from Mt Pleasant Texas after a road boosters meeting with Texas and Louisiana delegates. Officers elected include Senator Paul Stewart Antlers president Dave Stoveall Hugo vice president Miss Dora Webster Ada treasurer. The plan aims to secure U S designation for a route from New Orleans to Seattle passing Hugo Antlers Ada Oklahoma City and intervening towns. The group says much of the highway is built and the designation is the main remaining step.
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O. EF. Parker
Orville Snead
Thomas P. Holt
Miss Dora Webster
Mt. Pleasant
Texas
Louisiana
Ada Chamber of Commerce
New Orleans
Seattle
Washington
Paul Stewart
Antlers
Dave Stoveall
Hugo
Ada
U. S
Oklahoma City
No Man Figures In Mule Trade Wife Shot In Kentucky
Hopkinsville Kentucky October 18 Louise Green sixteen says her father sold her in marriage three years ago for a team of mules. Willian Perrizo twenty three shot her and vows to marry her even if she is crippled. He says he shot her because he loved her and does not care if he gets ninety nine years. Louise ran away from Ed Green her forty five year old husband.
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Hopkinsville
Louise Green
Willian Perriso
Ner
Perrizo
Louise
Henry Gibbs
Ed Green
Preacher's Murder Trial Hinges on Poison and Passion
Muskogee court hears post mortem finding of poison in Mrs. Fannie Berrie as Rev S Althea Berrie faces murder trial. Witnesses recount alleged intimate notes and love poems showing affection for his second wife Ida Bess Brist and details of divorce plans amid the case.
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Muskogee
Fannie Berrie
Tayior Bogers
Althea Berrie
M. R. Spencer
Berrie
Okla
Phil K. Oldham
Bernie
Tom King
Citizens National Bank
John Wolsey
Ida Bess Brisnt
Wolsey
Ida Bess
M. T. Cole
Oldham
Oklahoma IOOF and Rebekahs hold grand lodge session
About 1,500 members attended the second day of the three day grand lodge assembly in Hobart Oklahoma. The chivalry degree was conferred on Raymond M Right of Sentinel and Justice Thomas G Andrews of the state supreme court spoke yesterday. Mrs Viola Crister of McAlester was elected Rebekahs president with Mary West Williams of Oklahoma City as vice president and Henrietta Tezarden of Krebs as secretary treasurer.
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Hobart
Okla
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Rebekahs
Grand Lodge
Raymond M
Thomas G. Andrews
State Supreme Court
Viola Crister
McAlester
Rebekah
Mary West Williams
Oklahoma City
Henrietta Tezarden
Krebs
Henry Edmison Granted Parole By Governor Murray
Henry Edmison, a life prisoner at the state penitentiary, received a one year leave from Governor Murray. Edmison was committed three years ago for murder in a fatal accident. A Kansas City attorney wrote that the prisoner will inherit some property.
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Oklahoma City
Henry Edmison
State's
Murray
Edmison
Kansas City
Actress Zasu Pitts Admits She Skips Her Own Movies
Zasu Pitts testified she never attends movies even her own. The remark suggests she finds film work tedious, much like a taxicab driver bored with his job.
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Zasu Pitts
French Soldiers of Revolution Honored in Paris Ceremony
A plaque honoring 153 French soldiers who died at Yorktown was unveiled at Pershing Hall in Paris. The dedication, sent by the Daughters of the American Revolution, marks 151 years since the siege.
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Paris
Yorktown
Pershing Hall
Daughters of the American Revolution
United States
McElvina Leads Oklahoma I O O F Convention
HOBART Oct 19 Norman resident C F McElvina was elected grand master of the Oklahoma I O O F at the convention. Wilburn Cartwright of McAlester was named deputy grand master and Chickasha won the 1923 grand lodge assembly.
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Hobart
C. F. McElvina
Norman
Oklahoma
Wilburn Cartwright
McAlester
Chickasha
Grand Ledge
Woman Granted Divorce in Cruelty Case
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania Mrs Thomas H Fisher testified that her husband lifted her upside down until she nearly fainted. The court granted her a divorce on grounds of cruelty.
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Harrisburg
Thomas H. Fisher
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Enrique Olaya Herrera,richt
Pan-American Conciliation Commission
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Indianapolis
Rochester
Buffalo
Herbert H. Lehman
New York
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Nuloey
Guy Warshal
Wisconsin
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Kohler
Brother
Judge Park Herus
Missouri Ticket
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Gulf
Prench
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