Senate probes Shearer charges in Geneva naval talks
A three member Senate committee led by Senator Shortridge prepares to examine William B. Shearer and three American shipbuilders over alleged private interference in the 1927 Geneva naval conference. Public hearings anticipated mid next week as Justice Dept progress is awaited.
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Washington
Senate
William B. Shearer
Whoalls
Geneva
Shortridge
California
Shearer
Robinson
Arkansas
Allen
Kansas
Department of Justice
Hoover
First Photo Of Fighting In Holy Land Negotiations Begin
The report outlines a shift in naval policy with Britain likely cutting cruiser numbers from 70 to 50 and the U S easing reduction aims. Hoover and MacDonald may pursue a general disarmament conference with Britain the United States Japan France and Italy. MacDonald plans to sail on the Berengaria and meet Stimson in New York with Hoover to welcome him in Washington. Stimson said talks now allow a naval conference to address remaining unsettled issues including cruiser tonnage and armament details. A special criminal court of appeals judge will hear Pearl Foster manslaughter appeal. Judge Edwards disqualified himself and Judge Davenport also recused from related arson case work.
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Great Britain
Hoover
United States
MacDonald
Representaives
Japan
France
Italy
Washington
New York
Stimson
Dawes
Special Criminal Court of Appeals
Pearl Foster
Custer County
Thomas A. Edwards
James &. Davenport
Martin Dewitt
Mayes County
Davenport
Waggoner Indicted on Mail Fraud Case in New York
C D Waggoner president of the Bank of Telluride Colo indicted by a federal grand jury for mail fraud tied to fake telegrams that helped him obtain half a million in credit from New York banks. A court fiddling with removals postponed as the indictment looms. He arrived in New York shaved and in old clothes, cheerful and smoking. A mock kangaroo court in Laramie county jail convicted Ramp of entering the jail without invitation amid a beer and whiskey spread alongside camping gear.
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New York
C. D. Waggoner
Bank of Telluride
Colo
Laramie County
MacDonald to Visit U S for Naval Disarmament Talks
Washington reports a strong view that Britain and the United States are nearing accord on naval disarmament. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald plans personal talks with President Hoover in America, with Stimson and Cotton signaling possible near agreement based on the White House note. Details of the note to London remain closely guarded.
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Washington
Great Britain
America
Ramsay MacDonald
Hoover
Stimson
Cotton
State Department
London
White House
MacDonald
Tax Protest Li Felays Business Tax Protest Li Felays
County commissioners challenge Campbell Russell law on protested tax levies as warrants wait 40 days after state board approval and may be delayed. Pontotoc County expects delays before November 1, impacting road and bridge funding under the lengthy procedure.
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State Board
Pontctoc
No Pinch of Snuff Ends Marriage in Oklahoma Divorce
Minnie Smith of Macomb Oklahoma files for divorce from James E. Smith alleging domestic abuse after she asked for a pinch of snuff a month ago. The petition notes he owned $20 worth of snuff and he had previously been fined for assault and battery, invoicing a troubled married life in Shawnee.
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Shawnee
Minnie Smith
Macomb
Okla
James E. Smith
Smith
Massingale Picked by Governor as State Official
Oklahoma City September 13 Sam Massingale of Cordell former state senator was selected today by Governor Holloway for a state position.
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Oklahoma City
Sam Massingale
Cordell
Holloway
Waggoner Faces Move To Transfer Bank Official To New York
C D Waggoner president of the closed Bank of Telluride is jailed in Laramie county awaiting New York authorities. Indictment by a federal grand jury is expected this week and a possible bench warrant may delay his transfer for about a week. His attorney discusses defense and an alienist examination if mental unsoundness is claimed.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
New York
C. D. Waggoner
Bank of
Waggoner
A. D. Walton
United States
Wagegoner
Walton
S. D. Crump
Denver
Associated Press
Crump
Alleged Poisoner Facing Preliminary Hearing in Ponca City
In Ponca City on September 16 a preliminary hearing for F. C. Hyde, a young local lawyer, continued after three witnesses testified about an alleged poisoning attempt on Samuel C. Collins, a wealthy oilman. Collins, Hyde, and a friend were present when three bottles of soft drink were ordered. Hyde opened the bottles and Collins fell ill, prompting call for a doctor.
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Ponca City
Samuel C. Collins
F. C. Hyde
Collins
Hyde
Collin
Dr. McElroy
Roberts
Starway
Alleged Checotah Bank Robber Identified
Goldie McCullough 22 of near Boynton Oklahoma was identified by E. V. Kenney and G. Stidham as one of two men who robbed the People's National Bank of Checotah last Thursday, escaping with about 5000 dollars. Sheriff E. A. Kelley arrested him at Boynton and planned further questioning in Checotah.
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Tulsa
Goldie McCullough
Boynton
Okla
People
Naational Bank
Checotah
E. V. Kenney
G. Stidham
McCullough
E. A. Kelley
Kelley
Change of Business Lands Man in Jail
A man who gave the name Walter Ramp and claimed to be a glassblower was found working another trade while jailed last Saturday. Authorities report the incident occurred during the notice period at the local business district, prompting police to investigate the suspect’s true trade and identity.
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Walter Ramp
Telluride Bank President Charged In $500000 Fraud
C D Waggoner president of Telluride Bank in Colorado is jailed in New Castle Wyoming awaiting a federal warrant after allegedly forging telegraphic orders to move $500000 from six New York banks. He says the motive was to protect depositors and claims the Bank of Telluride is relieved of $200000 in obligations. Local authorities pursue Denver links as Waggoner faces transfer to Cheyenne and New York.
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New Castle
Wyo
C. D. Waggoner
Bank of
Here
New York
Cheyenne
Bank of Telluride
Chase National Bank
Central Hanover Bank of New York
Freeing Red River toll bridges eyed in cross state plan
Oklahoma CitySept 12 The Road Commission for Free Bridges reports steps to inspect key state boundary bridges. Officials seek data on the Durant toll bridge size and value and may survey Preston Gainesville and Terrell bridges. Texas cooperation could lead to purchase or new construction as allowed by law.
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Oklahoma City
Red River
State Highway Commission
Durant
Preston
Gainesville
Terral
Texas Highway Board
W. H. Burnham
Oklahoma
Texas
Burnham
The
Highway Commission
Robber Turns Driver Picks Pocket After Park Lift
Frank Skaggs an amusement park employee said a motorist offered a ride from the park to the city and robbed him of 32 dollars. He was found unconscious near University Hospital and later revived. Two more holdups were reported: J E Whipple lost 22 dollars to a black man and woman, and G H Erickson had 27 dollars taken as he drove toward his home garage.
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Oklahoma City
Frank Skaggs
University Hospital
J. E. Whipple
G. H. Erickson
Alligator Gallop Debuts at Kay County Fair
In Blackwell on September 13 the Kay county free fair introduces the Alligator Gallop to accompany the terrapin derby. Eleven local alligators may enter with a $20 entrance fee per gator as organizers seek entrants.
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Blackwell
Kay County Free Fair
City Aus New Water Meters
The city water department reports a record year with August as a high revenue month due to drought and abundant supplies. Meters were recently installed along E Seventeenth to E Thirteenth streets and 200 more units arrived with 100 ordered, aiming to meter all taps citywide.
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City Water Department
E. Seventeenth
E. Thirteenth
Kroth
Second week of tariff debate under way in senate
The Senate opened the second week of debate on a Republican tariff bill with major disputes over the flexible rate provision. Democrats oppose renewal of executive rate readjustment and seek changes to tariff commission duties and domestic value basis. Hoover supports continuing flexible rates, while Republicans split on constitutional issues and administrative reforms.
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Washington
Senate
Tariff Commission
Hoover
Recus Lars
Congress
Robinson
Arkansas
Democratic National Committee
Commission
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Masonic Finance Program Advances
Total sales of insurance for the proposed Masonic temple are rising as committees press on. Representatives O. B. Boyer and W. A. Buckholtz returned to assist canvassing, and a local Mason committee will visit several recently completed temple cities to review financing campaigns and gain insight from those who led them.
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O. B. Boyer
W. A. Buckholtz
Empire Wells Show Good Production
Three Empire wells in section 19-5-5 Bebee Maxwell territory Norris 1 2 and 3 produced 1300 barrels in 24 hours. The runs were tested Sunday. Norris No 3, the last well, is one of the largest in the field.
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Empire Wells
Bebee-Maxwell
Norris 1
Norris No. 3
Smoot Opposes Publicity On Taxpayers List
Senator Smoot, head of the Senate Finance Committee, said he would not release names of corporations and individuals tied to income tax returns unless ordered by the committee. The 187 taxpayers allegedly active in tariff change efforts were listed by the committee’s minority under the Simmons resolution. Democrats plan to submit another list of taxpayers not active in tariff work but who would benefit from the bill.
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Smoot
Washington
C?p
Senate Finance Committee
Democratic Committee
Treasury
Simmons
Oklahoma Corn Crop Forecast Falls Short of Averages
Oklahoma Crop Reporting service forecasts fall corn production at 42,456,000 bushels, far below the previous year and state averages, signaling a modest harvest for Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Crop Reporting Service
Consumption of Cotton Rises in August
Washington reports August cotton consumption at 558,113 bales of lint and 83,570 of linters, up from July totals. On hand stock includes 502,200 lint and 156,870 linters at consuming establishments, with August imports 24,793 bales and exports 226,018 lint and 9,896 linters. Spindles active in August total 30,236,880.
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Washington
Cesus Bureau
Bandits Rob Mineo Bank. Flee Toward Oklahoma City
Three robbers held up the First National Bank at Mineo in northern Grady county and escaped with an undetermined amount in a green sedan. A hastily organized posse pursued toward Oklahoma City after tracing signals from Newcastle where the car had been swapped. Responding authorities checked banks to appraise loot while one bandit stayed at the wheel.
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Oklahoma City
First National Bank
Mineo
Grady County
Newcastle
King Victor Emmanuel and Mussolini Review 40000 Veterans
In Rome on September 16, King Victor Emmanuel III and Premier Benito Mussolini led a parade of about 40,000 Italian war veterans gathered for a Rome convention. The display emphasized fascist unity and national pride.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Benito Mussolini
French identifications chief Henri Bayle slain in office
Paris authorities report Henri Bayle director of the identification service of the French justice ministry and noted anthropometrist was found dead in his office. Police say initial inquiry points to a madman as the killer.
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Paris
Henri Bayle
Ministry of Justice
M. Bayle
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