Fall and Reform Era Reflections On Law And Labor Probes
In a sweeping column, the piece critiques Senator Bingham’s lobby tactics and reveals a secretary on the payroll aiding tariff shaping. It honors Thomas Edison on his electric light jubilee and warns about land theft from pecan groves. It links tax burdens to past wars, notes a New Jersey liquor raid, and discusses cotton market moves by the farm board. It then delves into the Fall scandal, Doheny, Sinclair, and related oil lease justice, and closes with observations on religious cults and the nature of belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Luck and Labor in Life and Pages of News
Henry Ford's Bulletin quotes a parable on luck vs labor, then Madill Record sale to H J Pate from Hobart. Pate, Missouri journalism graduate, aims to elevate southern Oklahoma papers. Pantages case verdicts and prison risk loom for the theatre magnate and wife as California case looms. Cuban lobby spending cited in tariff fight with beet sugar interests. overall note on lobbying persistence in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madill Record
Red River
Kingston
H. J. Pate
Hobart
Hiram Impson
O. 5
California
Congress
Pontotoc County Rider Wins World Champion Cowboy Title
Dick Truitt of Stonewall returns from rodeos as World Champion Cowboy. He earned prizes totaling 3000 dollars, won a 500 dollar saddle, and brought home the belt symbolizing top rodeo skill. He set a steer-tying record at 13 seconds, and spent time at the Dallas fair on his way home.
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Dick Truitt
Stonewall
Pontotoc County
West
Pontotoc
Dallas Fair
Truitt
Truuitt
Doctors Testify In Davis Murder Trial At Pauls Valley
A quartet of physicians testified in the R. E. Davis murder case in Pauls Valley about Stanley Kelley s death from sun stroke after a July 17 beating at the state training school. Doctors described bruises and autopsy details while defense and prosecution sparred over blood and injuries.
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Hugh Jeter
Oklahoma City
Homer Hurt
Davis
Kelley
Kelsey
G. L. Johnson
C. N. Berry
N. H. Lindsey
Pauls Valley
Reformatory Peanut Brigade
Stanley
H. G. Jeter
W. G. Long
Mac Q. Williamson
No. 4 Collapse Halts Fight as Dr Safford Attends
The report notes No. 4 collapsed and lay on the floor while Fall's personal physician Dr. H. H. Safford left Fall and hurried to Thompson, indicating medical attention was quickly sought.
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Fall
H. H. Safford
Thompson
Walsh Defends Fall Verdict After Conviction
Senator Walsh praised the verdict in the Fall case while noting the convict’s illness. He expressed sympathy for Fall and commended Senator Pomerene and Mr Roberts for their courage and persistence in the litigation. The Senate received the news in silence.
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Pomerene
Roberts
Senate
Trial set as self defense plea in fatal shooting case
The defendant's party of thirty or more plans to go to trial on self defense. Hamilton's 12 lawyers and many witnesses including his 17 year old daughter Theresa attend. Walton, a University of Texas student, was shot in Hamilton's office on May 4 after being sent by his mother to announce the marriage to Hamilton. A special panel of 150 veniremen is to be examined, likely occupying most of the first day.
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Hamilton
Theresa
Walton
University of Texas
Grand Jury of Carter County Opens Its Labors
The Carter County grand jury convened by District Judge John B. Ogden began its investigative work in Ardmore on October 28. Hale Dunn, deputy sheriff, testified first as the panel was charged to examine every county department to reduce taxes and improve efficiency. the judge stated annual grand juries will be convened.
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Ardmore
Carter County
Grand Jury
John B. Ogden
Hale Dunn
Ogden
More Planes Visit Municipal Airport
Pilot Warren Mosely of the Curtiss Flying Service landed at the local airport Friday afternoon with a party. They returned to Oklahoma City after a short time. Moseley was flying a Cessna monoplane. Three planes visited the Ada field Thursday and Friday. According to local officials visitors comment favorably on the field and facilities, deploring only the distance from the city.
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Warren Mosely
Curtiss Flying Service
Oklahoma City
Moseley
Ada Field
Caraway Attacks Connecticut Manufacturers Plan in Senate Lobby Report
Senator Caraway chairman of the lobby committee condemned a loan to Senator Bingham from the Connecticut Manufacturers Association. The report raises concerns about influence on tariff bill work and the integrity of legislation. The committee adopted a resolution requesting commerce payrolls audited for dollar a year men. Also included are court cases from Caddo and Oklahoma counties on liquor and illegal stills with various sentences and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bingham
Republican
Connecticut Manufacturers Association
Senate
Caraway
Lobby
Charles L. Evanson
Arkansas
Association
Department of Commerce
Walsh
Montana
Joseph E. Watcher
Commerce Department
Senator Dill Calls Finance Committee Purge Over Bingham
Senator Dill of Washington urged the Senate Finance Committee to purge itself by removing Bingham from its membership. He said it should be initiated by committee members, and he does not intend to start the move. Dill notes Bingham employed a Connecticut Manufacturers Association officer to aid in tariff matters.
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Dill
Washington
U.P
Senate Finance Committee
Bingham
Senate Committee
Connecticut Manufacturers Association
Court disposes of 26 appeals in liquor cases
Oklahoma City Oct 26 26 appeals were handed down by the criminal court of appeals mostly on liquor charges. Sentences range from fines of 25 to 500 dollars and jail terms up to seven years with several reversals for insufficient evidence and remands.
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Oklahoma City
Criminal Court of Appeals
Dick Driggers
Comanche County
Jack Bradley
Canadian County
Virgil Latham
Atoka County
Elza Dalton
Dewey County
Pete Ballarial
Caddo County
George Cox
Tom Hammett
Pontotoc County
W. E. Seal
Pawnee
Ed Robinson
Delbert Wolf
Bud Barclay
Henry Thompson
Lee Graham
McCurtain
Jake Bock
Kiowa
Monroe Brown
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New England
Tom Walsh
Blaine
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
State Capitol
Oklahoma
Ada
Farm Board
Albert B. Fall
United States
Supreme Court
Doheny
Sodom
Harry Sinclair
Blackmer
France
Labor
Henry Ford
Cowboy
Hogan
Chase
Elliott
Father Hurney
Municipal
Bingham and
James N. Williams
Paul Cruce
Lonnie Green
Ada Green
Lonnie
William Day Jr
Carl Baker
L. L. Sturgis
Oklahoma County
Criminal Court
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