Dirkes Goes To Doom Declaring Self Guilty
Richard Birkes was electrocuted after confessing to the 1923 Bank of Ketchum murder in Craig county Oklahoma. The trial found Birkes shot Frank Pitts during the robbery and Allison Ives aided. mob tensions grew around the jail forcing transfer to Vinita. The headline notes Birkes declared innocence before death.
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Firsts State Bank of
Ketchum
Craig County
Oklahoma
Frank Pitts
Meymond Thomas
Alliso
Lives
Richard Birh+s
Unii
Vinita
Moos
Birkes
Pitts
Allison Ives
Sveral
Dirkes
McAlester
Growth of Industries in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
Pontotoc County built on early industrial activity with cement quarries at Lawrence and Ada pig plant employing hundreds, glass plant reshaped to expand output, and Ada Milling and Brick companies serving local grain and shale resources. Alfalfa and corn feeds markets expand, Atlant glass works enters third season offering future promise.
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Pontotoc County
Oklahoma Portland Cement Company
Lawrence
Ada
Thec
American Glass Company
Ada Milling Company
Ada Brick Company
Wie
Ada Territoy
Oklahoma
Ada Adfalia Milling Company
Itw
Ada Industries Boom Highlighting Cotton Oil and Ice Pulp
Ada hosts a cluster of industries led by the Southern Ice and Utilities Company and Choctaw Cotton Oil Company mill. Ada Mattress Factory, Ada Coca Cola Bottling, Ada Foundry, and a growing asphalt and glass sand sector anchor regional growth. Oklahoma Gas and Electric maintains a large Ada district operation with ongoing line work. The Ada Steam Laundry runs a modern plant serving a wide radius as fall business expands.
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Ada
Southern Ice and Utilities Company
Focal
Ada Mattress
Choctaw Cotton Oil Company
Pontotoc
Ada Coca Cola Bottling
Gilbert
Roff
Allen
Byng
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Ada Steam Laundry Company
Southewest
New Orleans Market Report Shows Slump Across Several Prices
Felix Couturie reports Ada Wednesday market notes with Open High Low Close for October at New Orleans San.atone and New York Futures. Spot sales in several cities fell to about 21.4 to 22.8 dollars with lower receipts and a further price slide in Ada’s cotton.
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Felix Couturie
Shaw Building
Adatheem Wednesdee
New Orleans
San.atone
New York Futures
New York
Houston
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Galveston
Lower
Memphis
Ada
Milam Deluged With Grid Stars
College field buzzed as forty hopefuls compete for spots on the Tiger eleven. Veterans Capps Traeger Shelby King Rayburn Henderson Kratz form the line while Kelly Johnson Flemming lead the backfield. Newcomers from Ada, Mill Creek, Mangum and other towns vie for berths for the season opener under Coach Joe Milam.
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Preskins
College Field
Husky College
Tiger Eleven
Haskell McManus
Capps
Football Stars
Tiger
College Eleven
Joe Milam
Milam
Husky
Traeger
Shelby
King
Rayburn
Henderson
Kratz
Moleskins
Kelly
Johnson
Flemming
Cubs
Clarks
Mill Creek
Mitchell
Mangum
Goode
Prague
McKinney
Sapulpa
Miss Magabeles Huddle Returns From Texas Trip
City Press reports Miss Magabeles Huddle has returned from an extended visit in Houston and Galveston Texas. It notes Ada school faculty member Mrs C Raymond Cox has been granted a leave to complete a college degree. Alice B Francisco returned from New York City where she studied at Columbia University. Several Oklahomans, including former President J M Gordon and family, Helen Turner and Josephine Clark, were at Columbia.
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Miss Magabel’e Huddle
Houston
Galveston
Texas
C. Raymond Cox
Ada School
Alice B. Francisco
New York City
Columbia University
J. M. Gordon
Helen Turner
Josephine Clark
Francisco
Mrs Jack Bryans Heads to Kenefick for Visit
Mrs. Jack Bryans left Saturday to travel to Kenefick Oklahoma to visit her mother Mrs. Jackson.
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Jack Bryans
Kenefick, Okla
Jackson
Medlock Heads to A and M College in Stillwater
Lester Medlock departed Saturday to attend A. and M. College in Stillwater this year.
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Lester Medlock
Stillwater
Stratford Women Shop in Ada Saturday
Mrs. J. P. Shi and her daughters Jessie and Annie from Stratford were seen shopping in Ada on Saturday.
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J. P. Shi
Jessie and
Annie
Stratford
Ada
Cement sacks crush worker at pipeline quarters injuring John Brashears
John Brashears of Francis sustained severe injuries when cement sacks toppled a stack at the pipeline company quarters. He was crushed on the left shoulder and bruised his hips, and was rushed to Ada hospital for surgery after the incident occurred just before quitting time.
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John Brashears
Francis
Ada Hospital
College attendees and local notices from Stratford and Ross
Buford Merritt of Ross and Miss Carmen Keys of Stratford arrived to attend the College. Joseph Atkins of Stratford will attend the College here. J H Cox of Smith Bowles well was brought in with an injured foot. Miss Ida Boatwright of Allen is improving at Ada hospital. Miss Annie Laurie Hill left yesterday for Morris to teach next year.
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Buford Merritt of
Ross
Carmen Keys
Stratford
Joseph Atkins
J. H. Cox
Smith- Bowles
Ida Boatwright
Allen
Ada Hospital
Annie Laurie Hill
Morris
Knickers and Guns Under Ban at McAlester Prison
Tourists visiting the Oklahoma State penitentiary in McAlester were reminded that women must wear dresses and men leave guns at the gate. A guard on the tower instructed visitors to check firearms and be decently dressed before entry, reaffirming existing dress rules for visitors.
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Mcalester
State Penitentiary
Comanche
Ozarks
Arkansas
Lloyd Chism to resume university work in Norman
Lloyd Chism departed for Norman today to resume duties at the university, continuing his academic and research responsibilities.
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Lloyd Chism
Norman
The
University
Verla Cobb Leaves For Henryetta After Noon
Ed Cotton from Maxwell reports cotton begins moving freely in the community. He also says Maxwell township fair was the best ever held, with notable equality of exhibits.
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Ed Cotton
Maxwell
Maxwell Township
Pipeline worker improves after fracture at Francis site
Robert Bashear, a pipeline worker, was brought to Ada hospital Saturday with a fractured shoulder and is reported improving. Rev. C. Morris returns from Purcell where he held a two week revival, with Russell Bond assisting in song service. A good meeting is reported by Reverend Morris.
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Robert Bashear
Francis
Ada Hospital
C. Morris
Purcell
Russell Bond
Morris
Cotton Movement Ticks Up In Vanuss Community
J. S. Jones of Vanuss reports cotton is moving at a lively rate in the locality today, indicating strong market activity and brisk business for growers and merchants.
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J. S. Jones
Vanuss
Cotton
Buy it rent it sell it find it with a NEWS want aa
Classifieds section highlights options for buying renting or selling items and services through a local news network. Readers are urged to search listings for deals and contact details. The notice emphasizes convenience and variety across categories.
Clifford Dorsey Appointed Principal in Dustin High
Clifford Dorsey left today for Dustin where he will act as principal in the high school.
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Clifford Dorsey
Dustin
Miss Verna Graham Leaves for Cushing to Teach
Miss Verna Graham departed today for Cushing to take a second grade teaching position in the city school system.
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Verna Graham
Cushing
Regent Board Meeting Opens in Norman with Orel Busby
Orel Busby attends a Norman gathering as the Board of Regents of the Oklahoma university convenes for a scheduled meeting. Busby participates in the session alongside regents and university officials.
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Orel Busby
Norman
Board of Regents
The
Oklahoma University
Miss Maurine Charlton Heads to Christian College
Miss Maurine Charlton a former East Central student left Tuesday for Columbia Missouri to attend the Christian college.
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Maurine Charlton
East Central
Columbia, Mo
the Christian College
Willys-Knight-Overland Company Relocates to West Twelfth Street
The Willys-Knight-Overland company, incorporated, with Gary Kitchens as manager, has moved to a new location on West Twelfth Street.
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Willys-Knight-Overland Company, Incorporated
Gary Kitchens
West Twelfth Street
Nettles and Nettles Open Garages on Broadway Street
Nettles and Nettles garage and service station locate on North Broadway in the former Joe Holden building once used as a Studebaker dealer.
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Nettles & Nettles
North Broadway
Joe Holden
Studebaker
Wilson Challenges Walton to Campaign Debate in Oklahoma City
George Wilson former labor candidate issues a challenge to J. C. Walton Democratic nominee for U S senator to meet him in a debate on campaign issues in Oklahoma City next Monday. Wilson says Walton is not sincere in his labor stance and would attack his record as governor. He adds I want you to hear what I have to say and answer if you dare.
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Oklahoma City
George Wilson
J. C. Walton
U. S
Wilson
Walton
Labor
Hunt Wins Arizona Democratic Nomination for Governor
George W. P. Hunt won the Democratic nomination for Arizona governor in a three way primary over E. W. Samuel and Sidney P. Osborne. His backers claim a majority around four thousand. Republican Dwight B. Heard leads over Thomas Maddox by about two thousand five hundred.
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Hunt
Arizona
Phoenix
Ariz
Goyvy
George W. P. Hunt
E. W. Samuel
Sidney P. Osborne
Dwight B. Heard
Arizona Republican of
Alenix
Thomas Maddox
Jewelry Worth 250000 Stolen From Cosden Home in Long Island
Jewelry valued at $250,000 was stolen from the Sans Point home of J. S. Cosden wealthy oil man and race horse owner on Monday night. Gems included pieces that once belonged to Lord and Lady Mountbatten. Gerard Luisi heads the investigating company handling the case.
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New York
J.S. Cosden
Sans Point
L. I
Gerard Luisi
Lord
Lady Mountbatten
Prince of Wales
Cosden
Thompson Doner Wedding Quietly Ties In Oklahoma
On July 1 Frank Thompson wed Miss Winnie Doner at Hunter Oklahoma where the bride was visiting relatives. The marriage was kept quiet initially but word soon spread among friends. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A Doner.
Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules Per Pupil Levy Unconstitutional
The Oklahoma Supreme Court declared unconstitutional a proposed $15 per pupil school levy plan from a 1923 special election. The court upheld a $650,000 state appropriation as constitutional, dismissing an appeal to halt disbursement. President Linscheid urged finding ways to give weak district children equal opportunity.
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Oklahoma City
Supreme Court
Oklahoma
District Court of
Muskogee
Fred A. Miller
A. Linscheid
East Central State Teachers College
Linsehheid
Roxana well near Holdenville makes over 600 barrels daily
The Roxana Petroleum wildcat in section 12 8 8 northeast Holdenville is producing over 600 barrels per day with tools on bottom. A gas blow off damaged the rig and casing, but the rig was rebuilt. Offset landowners refused 1900 per acre for a 40 acre tract as multiple companies move in with new derricks nearby.
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Holdenville
Roxana Petroleum Corporation
Wildcat
Roxana
Bob MacAlester
Buchner
A. E. Walker
Merry Petroleum Company
Dixie Oil Company
Sinclair Oil Company
Riverside Oil Company
New Discovery
Prairie Oil Drill Near Holdenville Promises Large Output
Prairie Oil and Gas Co reports a big well west of Holdenville at about four miles north west of 4-7-8. At 3 000 feet the Penn West sand showed 75 barrels and the formation flow began after breaking through hard lime. The well is shut for added tankage and seen as a potential large discovery. Fuhrman Petroleum Co reaches 3 500 feet in the 5-7-9 block near Holdenville and awaits Fuhrman's decision to deepen or plug the well amid heavy water inflow and underreaming work.
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Prairie Oil & Gas Co
Holdenville
Fuhrman
Fuhrman Petroleum Company
Francis Herald Notice of Local Marriage
A Francis Herald brief notes a local couple married with the groom also a local boy. The couple plans to reside in Enid after the ceremony.
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Francis
Thompson
Enid
Francis Herald
Man offers to repay old rail fare debt after sermon prompting
A Tulsa man sends a letter to Frisco Railroad repaying an 1918 half fare ticket after a holiness sermon on restitution. He recalls unpaid full fare from Tulsa to Pawnee and asks for the exact amount owed with interest, noting three years since his conversion. A copy was sent to St Louis headquarters.
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Jersey
Oklahoma
I. McNair
Frisco Depot
Tulsa
Kansas State Holiness Association
Wichita
Kansas
Culp
Frisco Railroad
Okla
Pawnee
Bro. Culp
Ruby M. Lundy
St. Louis
Ada Post Sends Two Delegates to National Convention
Robert S. Kerr and Slade Norman will represent the Ada post at the National American Legion convention in St. Paul from September 15 to 12. Delegates were named at the bi monthly miehivership meeting which advanced post interests and praised Kerr and Norman for their work. The post reported nearly $2,000 in earnings used to pay debts furnish the quarters and library, and the group opposed city hall fee plans while supporting separate gas and light meter readings. Officers Kerr, absent, was replaced by Claude McLean with J Byron Sledge also present.
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Robert S. Kerr
Slade Norman
Norman Howard
American Legion
Ada
St. Paul
Miehivership
Kerr
Norman
Post
Convention Hall
Claude McLean
Commaner Kerr
J. Byron Sledge
Brewster Wins Maine Governor Victory Over Pattengall
Raipa Q Brewster of Portland Republican gubernatorial candidate and state senator was elected Maine governor by a plurality exceeding 30,000 votes over Democrat William R Pattengall. Pattengall attacked on the Klan issue while Brewster focused on state issues and did not mention the Klan.
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Portland
Raipa QO. Brewster
State
Senate
Maine
William R. Pattengall
Pattengall
Brewster
Hog Prices Hover Near 9 Per Cwt In Oklahoma Market
Liberal patronage via a drive in chute boosted Oklahoma City hog receipts Tuesday with about 1 400 head on the open market. Trade opened slow but closed firm with packers offering higher prices across the board top at 9 4 for good butchers and bulk at 9 1 and up. Common hogs around 8 875 good stockers and feeders 6 50 to 6 75 pe wees 5 50 stags and sows 6 50 and 8 00.
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Oklahoma City
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Richard Birkes
Air Magellans
Boston
Mason Patrick
Army Air Chief
John Harding
Sergi
H. H. Ogden
Erik Nelson
Leigh Wade
Leslie P. Arnold
Lowell H. Smith
City Press
Nolin
Roy
Velvie Estes
Hugo
W. C. Rollow
Vernon
Willie
R. C. Jeter
Points
Colorado
W. T. Cox
Will Neathery
Robert Allen
Boulder
Colo
Geo. Murphy
Sherman
Verla Cobb
Henryetta
A. T. Wieht
Oombi
Linscheid
Prairie
ADA Post
Bob Kerr
Legion
Cipry
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