County Torn Between Factions In Klan Allegations
Oklahoma City September 12 Investigation into Ku Klux Klan activity in Okmulgee County dominates a state supreme court hearing on Governor Robertson’s writ of prohibition. G G Martin Okmulgee Democrat editor testifies that James Hepburn allowed the Klan to dominate county affairs and describes two hostile camps with a bad Klan reputation. He cites unprosecuted whipped members and a hotel furniture fire blamed on the Klan.
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Oklahoma City
Okmulgee County
State Supreme Court
Robertson
Bozarth ofOkmulgee
G. G. Martin
Okmulgee
Martin
Okmulgee. Ty
Harrison
Beggs
Mrs. Harding Improves as Crisis Passes at White House
Washington reports Mrs. Harding’s condition has improved with the crisis passing. The 8 a.m. bulletin notes improved general appearance and favorable lab results though early night restlessness. The president’s schedule was uncertain with cabinet plans possibly canceled.
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Washington
White -House
Weeks
Oil drilling advances on Pontotoc county farms in 1900s field
The American Oil and Refining company reports drilling at 600 feet on the Witherspoon and Phelps farm in section 17-4-6 SW. Homer Phelps forecasts royalties while J G Witherspoon watches progress. A spudding is planned on the John Balthrop farm nearby in section 16-4-6, and Canadian Petroleum, Adamen, works near the Colbert schoolhouse at 400 to 800 feet. Ed Gillette remains optimistic about striking a main dome in the Pontotoc county pool. Denver Petroleum seeks at 1,100 feet near Dolberg in section 113.2.
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American Oil and Refining Company
Witherspoon
Phelps
Homer Phelps
J. G. Witherspoon
John Balthrop
Balthrop
Canadian Petroleum Company
Adamen
John
Colbert Schoolhouse
Ed Gillette
Pontotoc County
Denver Petroleum Company
Dolberg
Pure Gold Dust Found Near Durant by Boy Adventurers
Durant Oklahoma on September 12 reports describe gold dust found by two boys searching for a mythical treasure. Mr and Mrs I Watson own the farm where dust emerged from a dough like soil layer and local jewelers say it appears to be pure gold. An experienced miner is en route to inspect the discovery while Mrs Watson believes it could be a real mine.
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Durant
Okla
I. Watson
Editors Own Column Continued on Page One
The article discusses benefits of more frequent cream deliveries for higher butterfat prices and improved butter quality. It notes warm weather degrades egg quality, calls for daily gathering and cooling, and describes current poultry market trends. A potato curing method by Mr. Quirk achieved thorough drying in 16 days with good results and low losses.
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Swift & Co
Sudan grass transforms Texas feed agriculture on drought lands
The Farm and Ranch notes Sudan grass spread from a small eight ounce packet received 13 years ago at the Chilli cothe Texas experiment station to an annual crop worth about 10 million dollars. It is a lifesaver in dry Texas and Oklahoma regions and highly valuable feed elsewhere. It grows rapidly with enormous yields and has advanced in Pontotoc county. An experiment using it as hog pasture this summer supports strong belief in the grass.
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Chillicothe
Texas
Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Planting Fruit Trees For Best Growth
The author argues November planting yields better survival for fruit trees. Trees set in November establish well by spring, ensuring rapid growth and fewer losses during the first summer. Fruit and canned fruit provide winter nourishment, underscoring the importance of timely planting.
Tobacco farmer turns to sweet potatoes in Kentucky Florida
Last year Alex Quirk of Calhoun Kentucky shifted from tobacco to sweet potatoes after low tobacco prices. He planted an acre of Florida yams and harvested 198 bushels but received only 50 cents a bushel. He feared further losses and consulted county agent Robert H Ford to devise storage methods to weather price swings.
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Alex Quirk
Calhoun
Kentucky
Florida
Robert H. Ford
Jomey
Hansg
Walton Defends Campaign Record in Shawnee Speech
Walton, mayor of Oklahoma City and Democratic governor candidate, rejected GOP claims of ties to Governor Robertson and the Robertson administration. He accused John Fields and supporters of organizing anti Walton factions in Oklahoma City to attack him and defended backing for the soldiers’ bonus bill.
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Cresent
Okla
J. C. Walton
Oklahoma City
Robertson
John Fields
Walton
Fields
Waiton
Walters Oklahoma gas rate request denied by state panel
The Walters citizens petition for a downward gas rate revision was denied by the state corporation commission. Walters Gas company attorneys warned that the firm might have to buy gas from others to supply Walters as the decision was announced.
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Oklahoma City
Walters
Okla
State Corporation Commission
Be Americans First slogan noted for citizens
Fragmentary OCR notes propose the motto Be Americans First as a civic slogan. The source text is incomplete and lacks clear event dates or organizational context.
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America
Township fairs end with Stonewall edges Allen in exhibitors
The Stonewall fair closed a week of township events with 110 exhibitors topping Allen at 108 while Vaness placed third. Crop displays highlighted corn and grain sorghums like kafir and feterita as drought resilient alternatives. Livestock, club exhibits, poultry coops, canning displays, and crafts drew a large local crowd with Boy Scouts events and a visiting band adding to the afternoon.
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Stonewall
Allen
Vaness
Kafir
Feterita
Miio
Texas
Union Vaitley
Union Valley
Ada Hgib I Band
Woman tops Columbia Medical School class ranking twice
A Bryn Mawr graduate Marjorie F Murray achieved first in the Columbia University Medical School graduating class, marking consecutive years a woman leads the top rank in the program.
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Columbia University Medical School
Hoger
Marjorie F. Murray
Bryn
Confederate Veterans to Gather for Oklahoma State Reunion
About 250 to 300 Confederate army veterans are expected to assemble at Shawnee September 26 for the three day annual state reunion of the United Confederate Veterans and affiliated groups. Railroads grant one and a half fares. tickets on sale September 22. Col R A Sneed notes 4 to 5 thousand veterans and widows in Oklahoma, many on state pension rolls. He cites pension totals and homes for Union and Confederate soldiers in Oklahoma and Missouri. The first reunion was in 1889 at New Orleans. the thirty-fourth will be there next April.
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Mcalester
Okla
Shawnee
United Confederate Veterans
Theodore F. Brewer
Oklahoma
W. E. Hailey
Brewer
Col
R. A. Sneed
South
Sneed
Missouri
Ardmore
Oklahoma City
New Orleans
Richmond
Lawyer tarred and feathered by masked assailants in Cushing
Walter Matthews, a local attorney defeated in the primary for state representative, was seized by about 30 masked men near his home. He was beaten, tarred and feathered after a warning to stop speaking against the Ku Klux Klan. He identified four of the abductors.
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Cushing
Walter Matthews
Matthews
Ku Klux Klan
Drumright
Negro Murder Suspect Lynched Near Hemphill
Beaumont dispatch reports C. J. Johnson a Black suspect in a turpentine camp foreman murder was pulled from Newton jail by a mob at 1 am and hanged from a tree with his body riddled by bullets after two trials.
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Beaumont
C. J. Johnson
Hemphill
Newton
Texas Man Shoots Self in Konawa Crisis Incident
Roe Lemon aged 60 died by self inflicted gunshot near Konawa Wednesday morning around 4 o'clock according to local reports. The incident is described as a personal crisis leading to the fatal act.
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Roe Lemon
Konawa
Ich
Apparatus Provides Electrical Reproducer Connection
A device inventor claims to have created an electrical connection for the reproducer that eliminates the need for the horn. The improvement promises clearer sound transmission and simplified operation for users.
Vanoss Fair Annual Reunion Draws Midland Township
The Vanoss annual fair drew the entire Midland township for a day of exhibits and activities. Farm and domestic displays filled the school auditorium with strong club boy and girl participation and a well received canned goods section. Local families enjoyed animal displays including hogs and poultry with a pig club premium and a portable hog house built by Carl Solomon and Rev Tempelman. A quilt by Inez Griffith highlighted the show as Latta and Vanoss schools played baseball and the town club faced Oakman in a lively afternoon.
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Midland Township
Vanoss
Vaness
Pontotec County
Vanoss Lumber Yard
Carl
Latta
Oakman
American Houses Damaged by Mobs in Turkish Riot
American establishments suffered damage as mobs attacked premises in Constantinople on Sunday. A dispatch to the Daily Express from Constantinople notes the unrest and reports Balkan powers moving toward aiding Greece in a potential conflict. Serbian troops are reported to be mobilizing.
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London
Constantinople
Daily Express
Central News
a_dispatch
Athens
Greece
Two New Charges Filed Against Trotter
Rev. Trotter former minister of the Methodist church South and alleged embezzler of Brooks Institute funds at Hartshorney faces two additional charges in Pittsboro county courts. Information filed Tuesday alleges he appropriated two cashier's drafts for 91 dollars and 81 dollars and 50 cents.
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McAlester
Trotter
Methodist Church South
Brooks Institute
Hartshorney
Pittsboro
Oysters Reach Table Size In About Eighteen Months
A report notes that oysters grow to market size in roughly eighteen months. The observation highlights the time frame from spat to harvest and implications for shellfish farming and supply.
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