Peck resigns as Pontotoc County clerk amid charges dismissal
W A Bill Peck resigns as Pontotoc county clerk after agreeing to a clean slate. Joe Beck is named successor and pending charges are dismissed. Judge Busby signs the dismissal order after a county commissioners meeting. One appeal remains regarding a 30 day sentence for altering public records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Bill) Peck
Pontotoc County
Orel Busby
Pontotoc
Peck
Court of Appeals
Cecil Deal
Busby
John Rogers
Beck
Tragedy on Stratford road as 12 year old farmer dies
Aubrey Ellis aged 12 was killed when a Chevrolet touring car left the Stratford highway and plunged 10 feet into an embankment. His brother, the driver, and two other occupants were injured and taken to Ada hospital. No witnesses or cause information are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Ellis
Stratford Road
Ada
Stratford
Springbrook
Maxwell
Father critically injured in Stratford road crash that killed son
Alec Ellis of near Maxwell remained in Ada hospital after a Saturday crash at Spring Brook bottoms on Stratford road. His son Aubrey age 12 died. Mrs Lora Ellis and daughter Mabel Ellis were injured and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec Ellis
Near
Maxwell
Ada Hospital
Springbrook Bottoms
Stratford Road
Aubrey
Lora Ellis
Mabel Ellis
Earthquake Destroys Greek Villages Near Corinth
An earthquake has leveled the villages of Emlissi and Thalero near Corinth. Residents endure the cold and dengue fever as they stay outdoors amid the destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Emlissi
Thalero
Corinth
Democrats roping for Norris vote in Nebraska tour
Associated Press story reports Nebraska Democratic organizers hoping Senator Joe Robinson's praise of Senator Norris in speeches will tilt Republican votes toward Governor Smith. They weigh Norris declaring for Smith as a potential game changer while Robinson continues campaigns through Grand Island and Lincoln before Iowa stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Z. Henle
Associated Press
Senator Robinson
Sioux City
Upy
Nebraska
Democrats
Joe T. Robinson
George W. Norris
Smith
Robinson
Norris
Massachusetts
Walsh
Grand Island
Lincoln
Roosevelt
New York
Hoover
Iowa
Dakotas
Minnesot
Des Moines
Peak of Gottow season passes in Pontotoc county
The cotton harvest nears its end as Ada sees fewer bales on the streets and more farmers hauling remnants. Gins shut down with receipts dropping while total bales arriving to date reach 2,343. Final season figures likely near 3,000, with county ginnings around 8,000 to 9,000 bales. Prices Monday ranged from 17.50 cents and up, long staple bales above 19 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc
Ada
Stunt Jumper Escapes Deadly Parachute Fall at Georgia Fair
James J. McFadden leaped from a balloon during the Georgia state fair and his parachute failed to deploy. He landed on a circus tent headfirst, suffering a slight brain concussion but survived and was expected to be discharged from the hospital soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
James J. McFadden
McFadden
E Green Killed By Frisco Train Near Ada
E Green died Monday night at 10 after his wagon was struck by a Frisco passenger train while crossing near a schoolhouse southwest of Ada. He was driving lumber to his Latta farm. his team crossed unharmed and the train halted to aid him. Funeral plans await the arrival of his son Henry Green from California and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Green
Schoolhouse
Ada
Latta
R. P. Green
Henry Green
California
Waners Highlight Ada Homecoming as Pirates Stars Help Draw Crowd
Ada fans packed Parkfield for an Ada homecoming featuring Paul and Lloyd Waner of the Pirates. Lloyd led with a triple double and single in four trips, Paul added a single after moving to first base, while Ada beat Seminole 19 to 8. Carl Hubbell was slated to pitch for Seminole in the next game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Paul
Lloyd Waner
Parkfield
A. QO. Green
Pittsburgh Pirate
Seminole
Waner
Lloyd
Pittsburgh
Oklahoma
Earl Johnson
Dallas Steers
Lefty Williams
Waners
Pirate Club
Poison Twins
Carl Hubbel
Seminole Aggregation
Bowles Charged Pair With Libel In Pontotoc
Tom Anderson and Neelie Jackson were arraigned before County Judge Tal Crawford on criminal libel charges arising from affidavits accusing Fred Bowles of involvement in Kath lene Cross death 11 years ago. Bowles and Jackson deny the claims while Anderson faces fault. Bowles calls the affidavits a lie and signals possible further arrests. Jackson defends his character and questions political motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Anderson
Pontotoc County
Neely Jackson
Tal Crawford
Fred Bowles
Kathleen
J. T. Cross
Seminole County
Bowles
Jackson
Anderson
Cross
Ringling
Waurika
Dr. Yates
Ada News
Yates
J. T.cross
Neelie Jackson
Whiskey Gang
Oil showing reported at I T I O wildcat well near Coalgate
Reliable sources report the I T I O wildcat well in section nn sw 101-11 near Coalgate showing oil at 4510 feet. Amount is unknown and the Wilcox sand is considered likely beyond this depth. Coal county remains wildcat territory and the well is closely watched by oil men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. I. O. Wildcat
Sw 101-11
Coalgate
Wilcox
Coal County
Wildcat
Five Die in Bomb Explosion at Hindu Festival Event
Five people were killed and 21 injured when a bomb exploded as a large Hindu crowd returned from the Duddera festival in Lahore British India. The incident occurred today and is tied to celebrations by Hindu worshippers. Police and authorities began investigations into the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lahore
British India
Teddie Gerard Betrothed to Grenadier Captain Archie Grant
London Oct 23. Revue actress Teddie Gerard engaged to Captain Archie Grant of the Grenadier Guards, son of J W H Grant of a Scottish laird. Wedding planned in about a fortnight at Effingham Surrey where she has a country cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Teddie Gerard
Archie Grant
Grenadier Guards
J. W. H. Grant
Effingham Surrey
Tokyo draft budget balances revenues and expenditures
A Tokyo draft budget for the next financial year shows total revenues and expenditures of 1 732 900 000 yen, about 866 450 000 dollars, up about 23 800 000 yen from the current year, roughly 11 900 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Greatest returns for the amount invested
Classified ad notes value and efficiency of investments, urging readers to seek high returns for money spent. It promotes prudent budgeting and evaluating options to maximize profit from purchases and financial decisions.
Duke of Gloucester Safari Bag Includes Buffalo and Eland
Advices from Nairobi report the Duke of Gloucester and party enjoying a safari in British East Africa. They secured a varied bag with two buffalo bulls killed with conservative shots and a fine eland bull, reflecting a successful hunt during the expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nairobi
Kenya
British East Africa
Duke of Gloucester
Prince of Wales
Muddy Ruyle Involved In Theater Robbery Capture
The report details Muddy Ruyle stopping robber Ralph Rollins after a McSwain theater holdup. Rollins, former Sulphur attorney, fled but was tackled, had money taken, and later released on bond. Rollins faces robbery with firearms charges. habeas corpus proceedings and bond set at 20 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Ruyle
Muddy
Ralph Rollins
Polly Wallace
Royle
McSwain Theater
Rollins
Paul Young
Sulphur
Okmulgee
Ruyle
Ralph Rawlins
Pontotoc County
Rawlins
Muddy Boyle
Murray County
J. P. Crawford
Orel Busby
Governor Proclaims November 12 as Armistice Holiday
Oklahoma Governor Johnston proclaims Monday November 12 a legal holiday in lieu of Armistice Day on November 11. He urges citizens to display flags and observe a two minute 11 am silent tribute and to dedicate 11 am to noon for lessons on the war’s principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Johnston
Oklahoma
Mrs Earl Norman Narrowly Escapes Crossing Crash
Mrs Earl Norman age 65 was bruised and shocked when her Dodge coupe was struck by a southbound through freight train at the South Johnston avenue crossing at 5 45 Saturday afternoon. The car was pushed onto the cow catcher and dragged then side drafted along the tracks. Her year old son escaped unharmed. Mrs Norman did not hear the whistle and did not see the train until impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Norman
South Belmont
Johnston Avenue
Norman
Ada Week Housing Permits Boost Total to 1 Million
Building permits for residences in Ada last week totaled 25 400 dollars, lifting the year’s grand total past the million mark. Ten permits were issued for homes with the highest price at 3 500 dollars. Among builders listed were Earl Warr Joe W Hensley Robert S Kerr J W Hoggatt Roy Rains J C Hynds S G Heflin Mrs Anne Dodd and Tom Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Adam Persons
Earl Warr
Joe W. Hensley
Robert S. Kerr
J. W. Hoggatt
Roy Rains
J. C. Hynds
S. G. Heflin
Anne Dodd
Tom Watson
Death of Dr W D Faust Veteran Ada Physician
Dr W D Faust aged 63 died Saturday at 9 40 from stomach hemorrhages while en route home from Texas. A Vanderbuilt medical graduate, he practiced in Hillsdale Tennessee before moving to Ada in 1903. He was the oldest physician in Ada and enjoyed wide esteem. Survived by wife Ora Allen and three daughters Mrs Fred G Gay Mrs W D Little and Mrs Houston B Mount of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Faust
Nineteenth and
Townsend
Tennessee
Vanderpilt University
Hillsdale
Tenn
Ada
Faust
Ora Allen
Mmes
Fred G. Gay
W. D. Little
Houston B. Mount
Ferris Sells Pauls Valley Farm for Cotton Exchange Buy
Scott Ferris Oklahoma Democratic national committeeman sold his 600 acre Pauls Valley farm for 100000 to J W Mann of Mann Construction Company. The buyer expanded the Cotton Exchange building in Oklahoma City by four stories to ten, enhancing a top paying property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Csott Ferris
Pauls Valley
Ardmore
Scott Ferris
Oklahoma
Cotton Exchange
Oklahoma City
J. W. Mann
Mann Construction Company
Ferris
Hickman Hanged for Parker Murder at San Quentin
William Edward Hickman was executed at San Quentin Prison for the murder and kidnapping of 12 year old Marian Parker of Los Angeles. The hasty trap was sprung at 10 10 a m as Hickman approached the gallows room. He faltered and fainted spectators reacted with fainting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Quentin Prison
Cal
William Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
Los Angeles
Hickman
Hickman Faces Execution for Parker Murder at San Quentin
William Edward Hickman, convicted of killing 12 year old Marian Parker in Los Angeles, is prepared for execution at San Quentin. The death penalty is scheduled for 10 a.m. Rev. William A. Fleming will administer Roman Catholic rites. Hickman wrote a note to cell mate Russell Beitzel saying he is comfortable and not frightened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Quentin
Calif
Marian Parker
Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman
William A. Fleming
Hickman
Russell St. Clair Beitzel
Beitzél
Russ
Execution of William Hickman Ends After Catholic Conversion
William Edward Hickman faced his death at San Quentin with Rev. William Fleming by his side. He ate a large breakfast, wrote letters to family and his attorney, and listened to jazz briefly before the trap. Witnesses filled the chamber as Hickman walked to the gallows, recited the Litany of the Dead, and died 22 seconds after the trap sprung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Quentin Prison
Cal
William Edward Hickman
William Fleming
Eva M. Hickman
Horace
Jerome Walsh
Oregon
Hickman
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GLERK
Cora Dennison
Chicago
James Fowlkes
Kansas City
Gottow
E. Green
Wade
Johnson
Agnew
Lee
M. N. (Neelie) Jackson
Teddie
Gerard
DR. W. D. Faust
Tate LA
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