Oklahoma Constitution Adopted 1907 Remains Milestone
A historical retrospective notes September 7, 1907 as the decisive date when Oklahoma and Indian Territory voters ratified the constitution drafted by Guthrie delegates led by C. N. Haskell and W. H. Murray. It recalls opposition from Taft and conservatives, Taft’s caution, and the constitution’s lasting impact on self-government and progress. It also touches on economic notes about Pontotoc County oil prospects and Dutch Zuyder Zee land reclamation plans.
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Oklahoma
Twin Territories
Guthrie
Frank Greer
William H. Taft
Roosevelt
Oklahoma Territory
Indian Territory
Taft
G A R split over reunion with Confederate veterans
Portland Maine action by the G A R to oppose a joint reunion with Confederate veterans triggers renewed sectional tensions. Gen R A Sneed notes the plan came from northern liberals not southern leaders and that southerners would likely have accepted such an invitation.
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Portland
Maine
R. A. Sneed
Confederate Veterans
South
Southern reconciliation and oil boom in Pontotoc Ada notes
The piece reflects on postwar reunions and lingering sectional tensions, praising southern forgiveness while noting Rears of G. A. R. divides. It reports Ada Pontotoc oil finds, rising wells, and future potential as an oil center, with astrology skepticism and Washington social intrigue headlines.
Business Women Club Plans New Rest Room in Memorial Hall
Ada is set to open a rest room in Memorial Convention Hall as a project by the Business and Professional Women's club. The group plans furnishings, hot lunches, and serving tables, with a welcoming committee in charge. A housewarming is planned within a month and passes will grant members entry anytime.
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Business and Professional Women’s Club
Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Convention Hall
Ada
Insolvency Declared for Oklahoma Book Co in Bankruptcy
In Oklahoma City the Oklahoma Book Co was declared insolvent by default in federal court after stockholders declined to contest creditors petition. Isaac D. Taylor was named referee in bankruptcy to oversee the firm’s affairs.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Book Co
Isaac D. Taylor
Croker Kids Have No Claim To Palm Beach Property
Federal Judge Halsted Ritter ruled that Richard Croker did not establish a legal residence in the United States, so his children by the first marriage have no claim to Palm Beach property now owned by his widow Bula Croker.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Palm Beach
Bula Croker
Halsted Ritter
Miami
Athletics Win League Pennant
The Athletics clinched their seventh American League pennant by routing the Chicago White Sox 5 to 0 in Philadelphia as the St. Louis Browns defeated the Yankees 12 to 3 in New York. George Earnshaw earned his 21st victory, securing the pennant for Connie Mack who leads with seven AL titles. Miller Huggins matches the feat with the Yankees, tying the margin in 1928.
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Baker
Barry
Collins
Meinnis
John Wesley Combs
Bender
Plank
Macks
Cubs
Giants
Miracle Braves
Philadelphia
Athletics
White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Yankees
New York
George Earnshaw
Connie Mack
Miller Huggins
Pittsburgh
Local hunters active as doves plentiful this season
Dove hunting is in full swing with a daily bag limit of 25 and season through December 15. Ducks, squirrels, and quail are also mentioned with opening dates and current activity. duck season starts October 16, squirrels until January 1 then May 15, quail season begins November 20 and ends January 1.
Robbers of Lamar Bank Removed to Prevent Lynching
Manacled bandits Howard Royston George J Amshier and Ralph Fleagle confessed as Fleagle gang members after hold up at First National Bank of Lamar Colo They were spirited out of Lamar last night to avert lynching Fleagle and Roysten were brought to Denver and jailed Abshier was briefly detained in connection with the case
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Denver
Colo
Howard Royston
George J. Amshier
Ralph Fleagle
Fleagle
First National Bank of
Lamar
Roysten
Abshier
Smithe Bound Over in District Court on $1000 Bond
Roy Smithe was bound over to district court on a $1000 bond after a hearing on a charge of adult ery. Judge T. O. Cullins presided. George Warner was sentenced to 30 days in jail in justice court by T. O. Cullins for stealing a rifle from a car belonging to D. F. Jones after a week in jail on good behavior.
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George Warner
Justice Court
T. O. Cullins
D. F. Jones
Seminole Suffers Major Fire Loss
Seminole reports a fire causing about 200000 dollars in damage. It destroyed five gasoline kerosene and oil tanks and 300 barrels of oil from W. A. Stuart Oil Corp and Douglas & Peaton Oil Co. Six outlying business district buildings burned. three 500 barrel gasoline tanks exploded spreading fuel and threatening Magnolia Petroleum tanks. A theater roof was blown by fire but the building did not burn.
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Seminole
W. A. Stuart Oil Corporation
Douglas & Peaton Oil Company
Magnolia Petroleum Tanks
Legion Remembers Vertis L Hobson
The Oklahoma American Legion Ponca City convention honors Vertis L Hobson of Norman Howard Post 72 Ada who died September 8 1929. The resolution lauds his World War service and devotion to the Legion and its activities.
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American Legion
Department of Oklahoma
Ponca City
A. D
Bell
Ada Evening News
Ada
Norman Howard
E. W. Whitney
Ray Evans
G. W. Braly
Bob Kerr
Vertis L. Hobson
Congressman O J Kvale Burned To Death In Cabin Fire
A 60 year old Minnesota congressman O J Kvale was burned to death when his summer cabin near Otter Tail Lake burned last night. A charred body found among ruins was identified as Kvale by coroner J Vigen, who said identification was tentative. Neighbors reported he was alone and last seen at 10 30 p m before the fire.
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Balte Lake
Minn
P—O. J. Kvale
Minnesota
Otter Tail Lake
Here
Battle Lake
O. J. Kvale
J. Vigen
Fergus Falls
Hugo Slayer Held for Manslaughter
Lloyd Nordin of Dardanelle Arkansas is free on a $5 000 bond awaiting the October district court term on a first degree manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of W E Johnson an oil well driller from Morris Oklahoma The charge was reduced from murder after a preliminary hearing Justice E J Norwood ordered the manslaughter count Nordin may face a possible murder refiling by county attorney O A Dutch Brewer Mrs Nordin testified about alleged relations with Johnson and said he came to her home last week seeking to leave with her An unsigned affidavit of innocence was found on Johnsons body
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Holloway
Politiorthy
Hugo
Lloyd Nordin
Dardanelle
Ark
W. E. Johnson
Morris
Okla
Nordin
E. J. Norwood
Soper
Norwood
O. A
Dutch) Brewer
Johnson
Arkansas
Odd Fellows to Meet at Konawa September 24
The East Central Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Association will meet in Konawa on September 24 with two sessions for degree work. A competitive drill between the Ada and Seminole Rebekah degree teams is planned, likely followed by contests among other lodges. The association includes Pontotoc and Seminole county lodges and gatherings draw strong attendance.
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Odd Fellows
Konawa
East Central
O. O. F. Association
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
East Central Association
Pontotoc
Seminole
Lady Hay Learns Beauty Secrets From Oriental Harems
New York dispatch notes Lady Hay of the Graf Zeppelin says she learned beauty secrets from women of Oriental harems while traveling east to study makeup techniques.
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New York
Lady Hay
Samuel Goldwyn Plans Annual Award for Original Motion Pictures
New York Sept 16 Samuel Goldwyn motion picture producer plans a yearly award for the best motion picture from original material, similar to the Pulitzer award for drama. The prize aims to recognize originality in film and may elevate the status of new screen works.
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New York
Samuel Goldwyn
Gems and Securities Migrate to Crimea Bank Seizure Picked Up
Gems and securities valued at 9 million dollars were moved to the Crimea by a St. Petersburg bank from St. Petersburg during the Russian revolution. In Belgrade two émigré groups contend for possession and claim the assets.
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Belgrade
Crimea
St. Petersburg
Russia
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ADA Weekly News
Wm. Dee Little
Byron Norrell
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
C. N. Haskell
W. H. Murray
Union
Empire Company
Bebee
Pontotoc County
China
Netherlands
Zuyder Zee
Lee
Lincoln
Thad Stephens
Henry W. Grady
Spain
Fitzhugh Lee
Joe Wheeler
Old Pontotoc
Hoover
MacDonald
Curtises
Longworths
Gann
Longworth
Washington
Aitariff Bloc
Business Womens Club
Springs
Colorado
L. E. Alderman
Mack
Legion
J. Kvale
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