Cromwell Oil Boom Brings Court of Inquiry to Wewoka
District Judge George Crump opened a court of inquiry in Wewoka to hear evidence on Cromwell Oklahoma conditions and planned further action against alleged law violators. Crump will join Deputy Sheriff Jar Doyle to Cromwell for another inquiry and potential arrests, using a 60 foot chain to escort detainees sixteen miles to Wewoka.
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Wewoka
George C. Crump
Holden Ville
Cromwell
Oklahoma
Here
Crump
Jar Doyle
Court of Inquiry
Tulsa
F. P. Flynn
State Departments of Labor and Charity
Cromwell Field
Seminole
Florida Center Suffers Flooded Floors From Record Rain
Miami records the heaviest rainfall in Weather Bureau history with over 10 inches since Friday. Allapattah reports 11 inches as cellars flood and sea walls crumble. Vessels stay in port. streets are blocked. residents wade home in bare feet as tides back up sewers and disrupt drainage.
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Miami
Fla
Weather Bureau
Allapattah
Orance
Esther Weems
Baltimore
Key West
Merv
Dan County
Two Brothers Die in Oklahoma Affray Over Cotton Picking
A shooting affray near Antlers Oklahoma left Ray Van Matrie and Major Van Matrie dead. John England and two of his sons were jailed in Pushmataha county. The clash stemmed from a dispute over England supplying his share of cotton aboard the tenant farm. Witnesses reported three shots were fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antlers
Ray van Matrie
Major van Matrie
John I
England
eDaily
Frank
Pushmataha
van Matrie
Here
Witpessub
County Singers Plan Meeting at Pickett
Pontotoc County Singing convention concluded its final session on Sunday by accepting an invitation to hold its next semi annual meeting at Pickett in April. The gathering drew singers from across the county and beyond with a varied program of vocal music and Ada musicians performing at the request of President Parker. Attendance was excellent with the Conv ential Hall about three fourths full.
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Pontotoc County
Pickett
Ada
Parker
Davis and Bryan backed by visiting Democratic leaders in Ada
Former Congressman Scott Ferris and Guy Woodward met Ada Democrats to boost the Davis ticket. They urged all Democrats to unite behind Davis and Bryan for the November national election, criticizing Coolidge and emphasizing electoral votes for Oklahoma. After talks, the pair headed to Sulphur for an evening speech.
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Scott Ferris
Democratic National
Oklahoma
Guy Woodward
Ata Bey
Organization ‘of Young Democrats of Oklahoma
National Organization
Ada
Davis
Bryan
Ferris
John W. Davis
Mr. Ferris
Coolidge
Taft
Seminole Victorious Over Wetumika In 47-0 Victory
Seminole high school football, coached by Harold Strohm, shut out Wetumika 47-0 at Seminole. Gilliland ran 80 yards for a touchdown as Seminole’s line and backfield produced strong gains. The teams meet Strout next week with coach Jimmy McCoy hoping to repeat that score.
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Seminole
Wetumika High School
Harold Strohm
Jimmy McCoy
Gilliland
Strout
McCoy
Holdenville Dominates Roff in 55–0 Football Win
Holdenville high school trampled Roff 55 to 0 on Friday afternoon using 24 players. The Holdenville defense never allowed the Roff offense near the goal line while the locals controlled play in Roff territory. Next Friday Holdenville travels to McAlester for a road game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdenville
Roff
McAlester
Ten Million Fund Claimed To Aid La Follette Campaign
Frank P. Walsh told the special senate investigating committee that three funds are being raised to support the Coolidge Dawes ticket and that La Follette indicated the sum could reach twelve million dollars. Letters from bankers and manufacturers urged contributions to fund the Republican ticket. Walsh urged cross examination of key Democratic and labor figures over contributions and expenditures.
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Chicago, II
Senate
Robert M. LaFollette
Coolidge-Dawes
Frank P. Walsh
Kansas City
Ciary
United States
National Committee
Walsh
LaFollette
George W. Simmons
Mechanic and Metals National Bank of
New York City
Manufactures Club of
Philadelphia
National Bankers Convention
Chicago
la Follette
Edward T. Stotesberry
James W. Gerard
National Democratic Committee
National Democratic Organization
Borah
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
la Follette-Wheeler
Appellate Court Upholds Habeas Corpus Ruling for 41 Troopers
The United States circuit court of appeals in St. Louis upholds Judge Pollock’s denial of writs of habeas corpus for 41 members of the 44th United States Infantry sentenced to life imprisonment after a December 1917 general court martial for a race riot in Houston on August 23, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
J. C. Pollock
United States District Court
Leavenworth
Kansas
44Th
United States Infantry
Houston
Texas
Ford Withdraws Offer on Muscle Shoals Publicly
A letter from Henry Ford to President Coolidge withdrawing his Muscle Shoals offer was released at the White House. Ford argues the time has passed and asks that the withdrawal be noted, while Coolidge indicates Congress may restore private ownership and invites renewed interest if that occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry Ford
Coolidge
Muscle Shoals
White House
Ford
Congress
Davis outlines view on League of Nations
John W. Davis, Democratic presidential nominee, says the United States should join the League of Nations when American public opinion supports it. He notes the league is not perfect and may evolve, but insists national interest may require eventual participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic
John W. Davis
United States
League of Nations
America
War sanction up to church meet
The United Lutheran Church in America faces a split over whether Christians may engage in just wars. Two conflicting declarations will be presented at the Chicago biennial. one argues for just war as historically supported by the church, while others condemn war and advocate pacifism. Strong synods across the church body have aligned against armed conflict.
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Chicago
Churches of America
United Lutheran Church In America
Lutheran Committee On Moral and Social Welfare
Lutheran Church
Lutheran Synod of
New York
New England
Augustana Synod
America
Rock Island
Ill
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Minneapolis
Joint Synod of Ohio
Lutheran Church In America
Baptist Students of State Meet in Ada
The Baptist Student Conference of Oklahoma will hold a state scope meeting in Ada on October 17 and 18 1925. Fifteen representatives from Ada First Baptist church and East Central College attended the first conference this year. The gathering is expected to bring over two hundred Baptist students and several leading educators to Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Student Conference of
Oklahoma
Ada
Young Baptist Students of Oklahoma
Stillwater
First Baptist Church of
East Central College
Habeas corpus filed for Silas Nelson
Attorneys for Silas Nelson filed a habeas corpus petition alleging the preliminary hearing evidence did not justify holding Nelson without bond after the slaying of Jack Peters near Oakman last week.
Texas Supreme Court Clears Women for Public Office
The court ruled women in Texas are eligible to hold elective positions and struck down a provision allowing private citizens to challenge a gubernatorial candidate's qualifications. The decision affirms that suffrage amendments grant not only voting rights but the right to hold office, signaling a nationwide precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Texas Supreme Court
Mariam A. Ferguson
Temple
Supreme court blocks Ferguson ballot ban in Texas governor race
The Texas Supreme Court denied an injunction prohibiting Miriam Ferguson from appearing on the ballot. It ruled she is qualified to hold office if elected and found Charles M. Dickson lacked statutory authority to sue, also that the district court lacked jurisdiction. The 33 page decision was released before noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Miriam Ferguson
Texas
Supreme Court
Ferguson
Wreck of Pennsylvania Train Injures Several Officials Report
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania on October 20 the St. Louis New York express of the Pennsylvania Railroad derailed turning over an embankment at Longfellow. The 10 car train including a postal car and coaches left cars on their sides with three sleepers and a dining car in the ditch. No instant fatalities reported but injuries count uncertain.
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Harrisburg
Wenn
St. Louis-New York Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Longfellow
Three Armed Men Rob West Side Apartment Raid
Three armed men dressed well forced entry into Miss Helen Haywood aviv today on New Yorks west side and robbed her of a platinum ring and a stroke watch from Alfred Hannon a guest. The burglars resembled the anti Edith Febe jewelry theft suspects in manner and attempted to escape after detaining the residents including the elevator operator.
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New York
West Side
Helen Haywood
Aviv
Alfred Hannon
Miss Haywood
Haywood Apartments
Vast Lon don county spans 116000 square miles
The Lon don area covers 116000 square miles and is divided among 38200 owners. This fact highlights extensive land ownership and distribution within the region.
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County of
London
Slippery Sidewalk Warning Cited By City Officials
City urges residents to avoid cigarette ashes on sidewalks this winter as ash may create slick patches. Officials warn pedestrians to dispose of butts properly and use salt or sand on walkways to prevent falls.
Open Alliance Claim Faces Republicans Warn of Third Party Pact
Chicago reports that W. M. Butler of the Republican national committee cites conferences with about 150 state and district leaders as evidence of an open alliance between Democrats and third party figures in some states. He says this to block the plan by voting for Coolidge, arguing the third party program threatens the constitution, the Supreme Court, and railroad ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. M. Butler
Republican National Committee
Butler
Coolidge
Supreme Court
Trade Commission Denied 75 Claim Against National Biscuit Co
The Federal Trade Commission failed to win Supreme Court review of its case accusing the National Biscuit Company of illegal discount practices. Courts below ruled the FTC could not prove discrimination that favored large chain stores over independent retailers, prompting a government appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission Today
Supreme Court
National Biscuit Co
Commission
Federal Trade Commission
National Biscuit Company
New York City
Tests for Accountants Arranged for Nov 13 14
Examinations for certified public accountants will be held in 33 states on November 13 and 14. They are organized by state Boards of Examiners in cooperation with the American Institute of Accountants. The institute prepares the tests and candidates may seek admission to both the Institute and state credentials through the same exam. About 1000 candidates are expected this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Certified Public Accountants
Boards of Examiners
American Institute of Accountants
Airplane of Ku Klux Klan Shot Down Over Worcester Rally
An airplane hired by the Ku Klux Klan to circle the New England fairgrounds was struck by a rifle bullet, crippling its engine during a Klan gathering in Worcester. The event drew over 10,000 sympathizers, according to a grounds speaker.
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Worcester
Mass
Ku Klux Klan
New England Fair Ground
Friday Closing Day prompts drive to register in Pontotoc county
Election officials warn that registration books close Friday as November 4 nears. Registrar Pegg notes few new registrations so far but expects a surge in the last two days. A long list of precinct registrars outside Ada covers Conway Knox Tyrola Egypt Jes ser Ow Greek Union Valley Sunshine Vaness Galey Center Maxwell Steedman Capitol Hill Lanham Bebee Pickett Allen Ahloso West Roff East Roff Lightning Ridge Lulu Canyon Springs Hall's Hill Lovelady Wald en Daggs Colbert Hart Lawrence Oakman Wilson Franks Rocky Chapel Daggs J R Ken non C S Norman Bill Wall Lon Moore J H Drake Franks John Mayer along with others.
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Pontotoc County
W. M. Pege
Pegg
Adaz Conway
J. H. McMeans
Knox
L. L. Creek
Tyrola
C. W. Stringer
Egypt
John Graham
Tzhugh
J R. Brazleton
Stonewall
S. F. Fish
Frisco
S. BE. Patton
Jesse
T. H. Helm
J. Hu Davis
Union Valley
R. F. Stevens
Sunshine
Aley Thompson
Vaness
R. L. Walker
Galey
Q. R. Beaver
Center
J. W. Taylor
Maxwell
Emmett Sutton
Steedman
John Edewards
Capitol Hill
Ahloso
L. B. Thompson
West Roff
C. C. Collins
East Roff
Ralph
Suddeth
Lightning Ridge
Jack Dunn
Lulu
A. M. Harber
Canyon Springs
J. H. Duty
Hall’s Hill
L. W. Reynolds
Lovelady
Will Ross
Walden
John Mayer
Daggs
J R. Kennon
Colbert
Mr. Fairchilds
Francis
C. S. Norman
Hart
Bill Wall
Lawrence
Lon Moore
Oakman
William Carter
Wilson
J. H. Drake Franks
Andy Harden
Rocky Chapel
J. J. Webb
Shopmen Who Joined Strike Get Decision
Washington October 20 The Supreme Court ruled that railroad employes who joined the 1922 shopmen strike are entitled to a jury trial when charged with contempt of court The court upheld the portion of the Clarion act allowing jury trials and said employer employee relations do not end during a strike applying Clayton act protections The case was brought by Sam Michaelson and others employed by the Chicago St Paul and Omaha Railroad Co They claimed Clayton act rights to a jury trial applygy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Sam Michaelson
Chicago, St. Paul and Omaha Railroad Co
Miss Alice and Hugh Scott Make Peace
Miss Alice M Robertson former congresswoman from the district and Colonel Hugh Scott commander of the Veterans hospital at Muskogee, prominent Republicans, bury the hatchet. Robertson said the party is bigger than her and she will work for good government. Scott declined to comment further at present.
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Colonel Scott
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Ghomwell
Jurist
Oil Town
Florida Center
County Singers
Funnd Lafollette
Baptist Students OF State
Silas Nelson
Adop Offige
High Court
Strike Get
Miss Alice
Hugh Scott
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