Aviators Rescued After Nine Days Drifting at Sea
The PN-2 No. 1 giant seaplane, forced down near Hawaii, drifted 450 miles for nine days before being found off Nawiliwili Kauai. Commander Rodgers and crew were ferried ashore by submarine R-4, after surviving on rainwater and scant provisions.
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Nawiliwili
Kauai
Hawaiian Islands
John Rodgers
San Francisco
Honolulu
Com. Rodgers
Col. Rodgers
Here
Pearl Harbor
Stanley
Aroostok
Rodgers Named Assistant Chief of Navy Aeronautics
Com. John Rodgers, rescued after nine days afloat in the PN-9 No 1, is appointed assistant chief of the navy's bureau of aeronautics. He will report to Washington soon to assume the post, after Secretary Wilbur made the decision upon news of the rescue.
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Washington
John Rodgers
Pacific
PN-9
Navy
Bureau of Aeronautics
Wilbur
Rescue of PN-9 crew Ends Nation’s Flight Glass
Col. William Mitchell praised the finding of seaplane PN-9 No. 1 and its crew as a humanitarian and practical blessing, noting how rare capable fliers are and the loss of any one is a calamity. Comdr John Rodgers and his team were located in the latest search news from San Antonio dated Sept 11.
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San Antonio
Com
John Rodgers
William Mitchell
Henryetta Youth Killed in Tulsa Auto Collision
Jess Cox 19 of Henryetta was killed early today when his light roadster collided with a Tulsa driver Carl Smith. Cox had just left the home of his fiancée Miss Vera Norman and was en route home. Three other occupants were injured. Cox’s parents mourn at Phoenix Braman. Bechtel drilling records noted in the same column.
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Tulsa
Jess Cox
Henryetta
Carl Smith
Cox
Vera Norman
Albert Cox
Phoenix
Tilgham Slayer Charged With Peace Disturbance
OKEMAH Sept. 15 A warrant charging riot was issued for Wyley Lynn a former prohibition officer who killed William Tilghman last November at Cromwell County Attorney Catlett refused details but said Lynn allegedly caused a disturbance at a Slick City hotel with a woman not involved in the trouble Officers seek Lynn in Wetumka
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Okemah
Wyley Lynn
Prohibition
William Tilghman
Cromwell
Catlett
Lynn
Slick City
Wetumka
Oklahoma Rain Douses Plains After Weeklong Heat
Oklahoma recorded 1.68 inches of rain in 24 hours ending at 7 am as cold fronts eased drought. Okemah saw 3.20 inches while John Whitehurst praised the soaking value for cotton and crops. Roads remained muddy and more rain potential lingered across the state.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
John Whitehurst
State Board of Agriculture
United States Weather Bureau
Okemah
Rain Ends Drought With 1.50 Inches in Pontotoc County
Rainfall totaling 1.50 inches fell yesterday afternoon and last night in Pontotoc county, ending weeks of drought. Weather official E A MacMillan notes general rainfall and cooler temps after a heat spell with a 102 degree record earlier in the week, down to 62 degrees at night, dust settled citywide.
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Pontotoc County
E. A. MacMillan
Oklahoma Board Rejects Renewal of Farmers Union Twine Deal
Carl Rice announces that the state board will not renew its contract with the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Association of Oklahoma for selling prison made binder twine. He cites unmet financial goals and failure of officers to honor agreements, noting more than 30000 dollars in commissions or brokerage for association officers.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Affairs
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Association of Oklahoma
Association of Prison Made
Carl Rice
Rice
Northwestern State educator M. E. Wood dies suddenly
Alva Sept 14 M E Wood head of the extension department and professor of rural education at Northwestern State Teachers College died suddenly last night Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon
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Alva
M. E. Wood
Northwestern State ‘Teachers College
Collins Witnesses Before Parole Sale Scandal Claims Arise
Tom Collins testified at a state supreme court hearing that he offered $2,500 to secure release from prison. He alleged secretary to the governor Parker LaMoore and Dr. J. G. Duncan conspired to free him via clemency then pardon. He said an associate advised a parole first and a bureau role to justify later pardon.
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Oklahoma City
Tom Collins
State Penitentiary
al Nichols
Collins
Trapp
LaMoore
Billy Wagner
Wagner
Bureau of Investigation
Ada Favored for State Game Reserve and Hatchery
Ada is seen as a likely site for a state game reserve and fish hatchery. Izaak Walton League officials report F. J. Hill will visit Ada after the state fair to inspect lands for the reserve and select Byrds Mill for the hatchery due to ample water. Local members push state leaders to designate both here.
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Ada
Izaak Walton F. J. Hill
Isaac Walton
Izaak Walton League
Texas Editor Harry T. Warner Dies at 55
Harry T. Warner, 55, veteran Texas editor and former managing editor of the Houston Post, died after a long illness at a Houston hospital. He served as editor of the Paris News for many years.
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Texas
Houston
Harry T. Warner
Warner
Paris News
Paris
Old
Houston Post
Tex Rampage Ends With Capture
A 3¾ ton elephant named Tex, terrorizing areas near Tupelo,Ark., was lured with apples into a steel noose and captured after a long spree damaging property. About 200 men hoisted, shackled, and tied Tex to a tree, ending the immediate danger as crowds breathed a sigh of relief.
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Tupelo
Ark
Tex
Two Women Injured In Auto Collision On Main Street
Mrs. W. N. Mays and her sister Mrs. E. K. Higgins of McKenzie Tenn suffered injuries when a car allegedly driven by Earl Harrison of Stonewall struck them as they crossed Main Street in front of Shaw's Department Store. Both women were treated at home with medical attention. no broken bones reported.
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W. N. Mays
E. K. Higgins
McKenzie
Tenn
Earl Harrison
Stonewall
Main Street
Shaw’s
Mays
Higgins
Shaw's
Harrison
Main
Rennie
Rainfall and flood updates from Pontotoc County Oklahoma
Rainfall for September slightly exceeds inches as measured by E A MacMillan local observer. Last Thursday night brought 1.50 inches and Sunday night 6.45 inches over 11 to 12 hours causing limited wash. Ada led the state in precipitation while Springbrook bottom roads flooded and Little Sandy crossing to Byng was badly damaged delaying traffic.昌
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E. A. MacMillan
MacMillan
Weather Bureau
Oklahoma City
Ada
Springbrook
Little Sandy
Byng
New Bethe
Mail Route Tour Planned by Manville in Mannville
Postmaster M. F. Manville will inspect city mail routes next week with aim to extend routes if needed. He will visit all parts and promise free delivery where feasible. Extensions may occur but additional carriers are unlikely at present.
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Mannville
M. F. Manville
Manville
Livestock Market Report Steady Prices Across Classes
Cattle 1600 head steady to strong with grass steers 5.75 to 6.75, bulk cows 4.00 to 4.50, grass fed 5.00 to 6.00, canners and cutters 2.50 to 3.25, calves uneven with tops to 10, packers 9.00, stockers grass top 6.00. Hogs 1200 head steady with top 12.00 and bulk 12.45 to 12.86.
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Oklahoma City
Gilstrap opens fraud claim in guardianship probe
Major Harry Gilstrap of the U S veterans bureau releases a 60 day investigation showing 1160 guardians of 1500 wards received government funds without proper accounting as required by Oklahoma law. He cites criminal misapplication from 850 to 12000 dollars and says actions will be filed against offenders.
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Oklahoma City
Harry 8. Gilstrap
U. S. Veterans Bureau
Oklahoma
Gilstrap
Veterans Bureau
Bureau
High Water Sweeps Bridges In West Portion of State
Torrential rainfall raises Red river ten feet washing out twelve spans on the Devoul bridge and eighteen spans on the Randlett bridge eight miles east. The Burkburnett crossing near Brandlett is a key route to Wichita Falls. Devon loses electric lights as the high line to Wichita Falls is washed out. Damages estimated at $10 000. Katy railroad bridge near Devol deemed unsafe. Water covers lowlands along the Red River valley.
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Devoul
Red River
Randlett
Grandfield
Brandlett
Burkburnett
Wichita Falls
Texas
Devon
Katy
Devol
Texas and Oklahoma
Madill
Cotton Picking Slowed by Rain With Rising Prices
Heavy rains on Thursday and Sunday slowed cotton picking in Ada but some receipts are returning. The season totals about 600 bales with prices climbing to near 26 cents for top grades. Analysts expect rain may aid the crop if frost stays away, though some farmers report losses from the rain.
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Ada
States enact certification laws to curb car title fraud
Twenty two states have enacted certification laws for automobile titles to prevent wrongful disposal of motor cars and ensure proper ownership records.
Drouth Continues To Hold Sway In Southern States
Atlanta reports the long drought persists across the region with only brief thunder showers offering limited relief. Scattered rains touched the Atlantic coast as Northern Georgia officials convene to plan large scale road building to provide work for needy farmers in the growth area.
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States
Atlanta
Atlantic Seaboard
Georgia
Grouth
Malester Seeks Military Help in McAlester Hartshorne District
A telegram signed by 60 McAlester businessmen urged sending troops to the McAlester Hartshorne mining region. Sam Morley headed the list and the note warned of possible riots and disorders. Governor Trapp, touring prison road camps, planned action after returning. The Henryetta area saw rising miner unrest with Ed Jordan vowing peaceful tactics unless proven ineffective.
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Oklahoma City
McAlester
McAlester-Hartshorne
Governor Trapp
Sam Morley
State Fish and Game Commission
Henryetta
Col. E. L
Oklahoma National Guard
Hean
Whitehead Mine
Ed Jordan
Head
Jordan
Byng Embankment Crossing Washed Out After Rain
Heavy rains washed out the Byng crossing at Little Sandy near Byng. County Commissioner H. C. Stephens says a permanent fix requires a suspension bridge. motorists must detour via North Mississippi avenue and Colbert schoolhouse to reach the Canadian River bridge.
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Little Sandy
Byng
H. C. Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Mississippi Avenue
Colbert
Canadian River Bridge
Aylesworth Business District Destroyed By Fire
The entire business section of Aylesworth Oklahoma twelve miles east of Durant was destroyed by fire early today. Loss estimated at $100,000 with three brick and two frame buildings burned. Structures included a general store, grocery, barber shop, post office and a garage. Town lacks a fire department. a heavy rain aided efforts to control the blaze.
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Durant
Okla
Aylesworth
Here
Car Nearly Misses Auto In Which Dawes Rode
Los Angeles report says a car in heavy traffic barely missed the vehicle carrying Vice President Dawes. A motorcycle escort was injured while Mrs. Dawes leaped from her car to aid the fallen officer.
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Dawes
Los Angeles
Aldies
Walker Wins Democratic Mayoral Nomination In New York
State Senator James Walker backed by Tammany Hall and Governor Smith defeats Mayor John T. Hylan, supported by Hearst, for the Democratic mayoralty nomination. Waterman wins Republican nomination with Lyons and Bennett. Hylan may run independent.
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New York
James Walker
Tammany Hall
Smith
John T. Hylan
William Randolph Hearst
Tammany
Hylan
Frank D. Waterman
Fountain
John J. Lyons
W. M. Bennett
Walker
New York Evening Journal
Hearst
Jimmy” Walker
Supper House
Greenwich Village
Senate
Manhattan
Tinpan Alley
Irving Berlin
WaterMan
LaFollette Jr Wins Wisconsin Senate GOP Nomination
In Wisconsin, Robt M LaFollette Jr led the senatorial primary with strong across the state results. With 369 of 2691 precincts reporting, he held 163,564 votes to 72,996 for Wilcox and 37,227 for Woodward, securing the Republican nomination by a 29,495 margin.
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Milwaukee
Robt. M. LaFollette Jr
United States Senate
LaFollette
Wilcox
Woodward
McGovern
Bruce
Rogers
Work
Wisconsin
Young Bob
Roy Wilcox
Eau Claire
Coolidge
Opening Date Set for World Series as Signaled
Philadelphia report states the world series will begin Wednesday October 7 in the National League penant winning city. Commissioner Landis and representatives from Washington Pittsburgh and New York agreed to a schedule with two games in the NL city three in the AL city and two more in the NL city if seven games are needed.
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Philadelphia
Landig
Washington
Pittsburgh
New York
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