World Aviators Reach Capital for Tribute Flight
United States round the world fliers arrive at Washington again after landing at Bolling Field and Arlington Cemetery to honor the Unknown Soldier. President Coolidge and cabinet members attend, while crowds fill polling field and Arlington. Mitchell Field fliers depart amid drizzle and flowers for the same tribute.
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Lon
Coolidge
Polling Field
Mitchell Field
New York
United States Army
Washington
Patrick
Air Service
Arlington Cemetery
Secarcely
Army
Smith
Wade
Nelson
Discoveries in Cavern Uncover Ancient Pottery City Hopes
Dr. Peter Frandsen and Schaprelle lead six men to excavate a cave system north of a site along Baker Creek. They uncover pottery strata and hieroglyphics amid debris, predicting an underground city. Water and artifacts are found at 90 to 100 feet depth, including a burial cave with five skeletal remains.
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Kk. PF. Schapselle
Schaprelle
Peter Frandsen
Baker Creek
Destructive Fire at Duncan Destroys Warehouse Goods
Fire in a Duncan warehouse owned by J. W. Jackson destroyed broom corn and cotton valued around 15000 dollars and damaged 5000 dollars of church building supplies from the First Methodist church.
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Duncan
J. W. Jackson
First Methodist Church
Denver attorney Morrison Shaffroth nominated for U S senate
Morrison Shaffroth a Denver attorney and son of the late U S Senator Shaffroth was conceded by opponent Benjamin C. Hilliard of Denver to be the Democratic candidate for the short term in the United States senate.
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Denver
Morrison Shaffroth
United States
Shaffroth
United States Senate
Benjamin C. Hilliard
Debutantes in Washington Prepare for Brillant Season
Washington society readies for a debutante season with Edna Wilburn as a leading candidate. Daughters of diplomats and officials including Juliet Pueyrredon, Angelica Pueyrredon, and Carolyn Chamberlain are on the tentative list. Other names mentioned include Felicia Gizycka, Eleanor Hard, Margorie Mondell, Beat rice McLean, Elizabeth Stiles, Elizabeth Wrenn, Elizabeth Johnson, Rosamone Reed, and Beatrice Henderson as potential debutantes with travels and family ties noted.
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Washington
Edna Wilburn
Angelica
Pueyrredons
Felicia Gizyca
Eleanor Gizycka
Robert W. Patterson
Beatrice McLean
Rieley McLean
MecLean
Elizabeth Stiles
Charles Wardell Stiles
Elizabeth Wrenn
Catherine Wrenn
Perry Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson
Johnsons
London
France
Scotland
Rosamone Reed
David Reed
Beatrice Henderson
John BR. Henderson
Washwpton Socety
Argentina
Juliet, Rachael
Angelica Pueyrredon
Rosamond Reed
David A. Reed
Pennsylvania
Marjorie Mondell
Frank W. Mondell
Ellen Crenshaw
Richard Parker Crenshaw
Edna Wilbur
Navy
Curtis D. Wilbur
Oil Men Among the Oil Men
Ed Gillette has worked in this country for nearly a decade and holds holdings around Francis with one producing well. He trusts the territory and expects to soon reach the end of the rainbow. J Edgar Smith, owner of Bowles Smith well in section 24 5 6 near Tololoone, began in Toloi one ago and plans to stay in the business.
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Ed Gillette
Francis
J. Edgar Smith
Bowles & Smith
Tol
Clarke and Gilbert First Play Earns Early Success
Clarke and Gilbert located the Vances pow in the ef ba iness here. They had a good first attempt with three shfacts dry. George Clarke's brothers are successful in Hughes county and other fields.
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Clarke
Gilbert
Bryan in New York Departure Tests Northwest of Ada
W. J. Bryan leaves New York and conducts a trial movement to the northwest of Ada to test his campaign progress and public reception.
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W. J. Bryan
New York
Ada
Wewoka Pool Discovery Tied to Lloyd and Smith
Jack Lloyd and H. Smith were among the discoverers of a large pool at Wewoka. They closed out most of their holdings there for a high sum of money.
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Jack Lloyd
Wewoka
H. Smith
John Fitz Shares County Conditions From Newcomers
John Fitz is among the first to meet the newcomers and offers extensive information about the local county conditions and situation.
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John Fitz
John
Local Oil and Gas Pioneer Since 1915
Harry Morris has operated in the area since 1915 with a gas production near Altent and a proven oil field ready for development. The note highlights Morris’s long-standing business presence and upcoming project potential in energy exploration.
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Harry Morris
Alten
Bowles Drives Second Well Near Ada After Konawa Move
Arthur Bowles, owner in Bowles and Smith, moved to Ada from Konawa five or six years ago. He is drilling his second well here after selling a nearby bore that proved dry.
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Authur “Bowles
Bowles & Smith
Ada
Konawa
William McDougall pursues territory interests near river
William McDougall, operator in southern Seminole, was in the city the weekend, looking after his interests. He is strong for the territory near the river.
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William McDougall
Roy Carter Eyes New Bebee Field Development
Roy Carter, a Bebee field discoverer, is in the city planning further development in the Twig territory. He believes wells will be found there and notes that the discovery well has some production.
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Roy Carter
Bebee
Twig
Wes Hattox Becomes Ada Oil Man After Fitzhugh Era
Wes Hattox, once with Fitzhugh, is now established as a full fledged oil man in Ada. The move marks a professional transition from previous role to independent work in the oil industry.
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Wes Hattox
Fitzhugh
Ada
Ollie Lancaster Among Old Timers Still Playing
Ollie Lancaster remains active among veteran players as he continues his long running sporting involvement and competitive appearances with fellow seasoned athletes in the scene.
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Ollie Lancaster
Berbee Field Wells Drilled By Ollie
Ollie engaged the men to work at the Berbee field and drilled a 500 foot well there. He also dug a well near the city lake and put down two or three additional wells.
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Zame
Ollie
Berbee
City Lake
Ada
J Skirvin Returns To Ada After Kansas Luck
J Skirvin arrived in Ada eight years ago, left for Kansas where he found success, and has now returned to Ada. Tie plans future development but is currently focused on contract drilling.
Doce Sandbach Returns to Ada with Shelley and Sankey
Doce Sandbach returned to Ada after years away and is back for good, accompanied by Shelley and Sankey who joined him during his return.
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Sandbach
Ada
Shelley & Sankey
Skirvin Named Ican Oil Refiner and Oklahoma City Hotel Owner
BEB Skirvin serves as president of the Ican Oil and Refining Company and owns the Skirvin hotel in Oklahoma City, highlighting his dual roles in industry and hospitality.
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Beb. Skirvin
Ican Oil and Refining Company
Skirvin
Oklahoma City
O. W. Skirvin Leads American Oil Firm in New Role
O W Skirvin general manager of the American Oil and Refining Company has served about a year. He is quickly forming friendships and earning a reputation as a lively and sensible business leader in the community.
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O. W. Skirvin
American Oil and Refining Company
George Bradfield Bought Ranch In Local County
Local resident George Bradfield of Goldelline shows strength for the county as he purchases a ranch and hints at retirement to become a country gentleman.
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George Bradfield
Goldelline
Be Bee Field Drilling Leaders Open County Wells
Harry Hager and Sam Becker, noted drilling contractor and operators, aided in opening the Be bee field and have drilled several wells across the county.
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Harry Hager
Sam Becker
Bebee
Judge W C Hughes Noted Figure in Constitutional Convention
Judge W C Hughes was a member of the Constitutional convention and has long been prominent in the state as a legal and civic figure.
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W. C. Hughes
Constitutional Convention
Galbraith Family Ties to Glenn Pool Drilling
Robert Galbraith, a drilling contractor and son of Robert Galbraith Sr., continues the family work near Tulsa at the famous Glenn Pool site. He operates two sets of tools on the current project.
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Robert Galbraith
Glenn Pool
Tulsa
Young Bob
Otis Named Assistant Solicitor General of United States
Merrill E. Otis of St. Louis a former assistant attorney general of Missouri and former chairman of the state public service commission is named assistant solicitor general of the United States Attorney General Jesse W. Barrett announced.
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Jepperson City
Merrill E. Otis
St. Louis
Missouri
State Public Service Commission
United States
Jesse W. Barrett
Cotton Crop May Boost Wool Suit Production
The year’s fair cotton yields could lead mills to increase wool suit production as textile demand shifts toward finished garments. A stronger harvest supports looms and jobs in apparel manufacturing across the region.
Universe Makes Circle: Silberstein Views On Light and Space
At a Toronto science gathering American astronomer Silberstein argues the universe is spherical and centers on every location. A light year equals 63,000 times Earth-Sun distance and a straight line through the cosmos loops back to the origin, suggesting no edge to the universe.
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Ardmorelle
Mars
Venus
Toronto
Silberstein
Einstein
Dr. Silberstein
Oshkosh
Oklahoma cotton pickers sought after slow labor report
Enid Tulsa Muskogee and Oklahoma City report worsening common labor conditions with a call for 100 cotton pickers at Mari of. No wage decision yet though a crop of one third to three fourths of a bale per acre is expected indicating a good yield.
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Oklahoma City
Enid
Tulsa
Muskogee
Mariof
Claude E. Connally
Oklahoma
Federal Bureau
Oil Fields of Ada Territory Ramp Up With New Drilling
The Ada region shows rising activity with two new pools opened in the year and plans for further wells. Allen field remains a major producer with two refineries at Allen and oil from Francis wells. Other fields such as Steedman Bebee LaSalle and Ollie Lancaster report ongoing drilling and production, while Ada’s drillings attract Pilgrim Oil, Texas & Pacific, MacThwaite Oil and Gas, and American Oil and Refining Company launching deep tests and new rigs.
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Ada
Allen
Francis
Francis Territory
Arkansas Natural Company
Lee & Smith of
Durant
Steedman
Bebee
Empire
LaSalle
LaSelle
Ollie Lancaster
Gilbert & Clarke
Dixie
Pilgrim Oil Company
Texas & Pacific Company
MacThwaite Oil and Gas Company
American Oil and Refining Company
W. C. Hughes
W. J. Bryan
Clint Palmer
World Dance Carnival to Rule New York City Stage
The world’s largest dance carnival will bring 2000 top dancers to New York City. Cash prizes total 25000 dollars. A formal book of rules for the contest is under preparation.
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New York City
New Mexico Plans To Aid Oklahoma In Flood Control
Gov. J F Hinkle of New Mexico advised E E Blake chair of the Oklahoma drainage and irrigation commission that New Mexico will join with Oklahoma Texas and Arkansas to control the South Canadian river. The project aims to impound flood waters to prevent damage and irrigate thousands of acres of semi arid land traversed by the stream. The second extraordinary session of the ninth legislature created flood districts and a drainage and irrigation commission.
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Oklahoma City
J. F. Hinkle
New Mexico
E. E. Blake
Oklahoma Drainage and Irrigation Commission
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Blake
Drainage and Irrigation Commission
Enrollment Surges at East Central State Teachers College
Over 900 students enrolled by 2:30 PM with lines at the registrar and attendance likely to exceed last year. President A Linscheid expects the total to top a thousand before Monday morning and notes overflow in English History and Education classes. Ward and high schools report record enrollments as free textbooks begin distribution.
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East Central State Teachers College
A. Linscheid
Linschein
East Central District
Linscheid
North Central Association
K. W. Harris
Final Hearing in Missouri Gas Prices Probe
Jefferson City Mo September 10 A final hearing in the Missouri investigation of the gasoline and oil industry was held The session focused on testimony about Standard Oil Co of Indiana Col Robert Stewart chair of the board and chief official Jr Attorney General Jess W Barrel leading the inquiry gave no comment at the close The filing of suit is expected and tomorrow is set for the filing day
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Standard Oil Co
Indiana
Robert Stewart
Jess W. Barrel
Ohio Leads States in Number of Fans Staving 79 in Three Months
Ohio reports top state for fan activity with 79 staving incidents recorded over a quarter. Officials note rising engagement and caution on safety and crowd control across venues.
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Ohio
Opening of Schools and Churches in Ada
With the fall term start the central state teachers college and Ada city schools bring back teachers and students. Church leaders report increased Sunday school attendance as faculty and out of town students return, uniting church work across most city churches.
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T Central State Teachers College
Ada
College
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