Haskell Trial Hearings Include Turner Charges
Court proceedings focus on five Turner counts while Governor Haskell faces a broader probe. Witness testimony will test the alleged scheme to obtain property using false names across eastern states and a development company cover. The government aims to show deceit in deeds and scheduling under federal review.
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Sus Peesekor
Delsink
W. T. Hutchings
Muskogee
Marshall
C.W. Turner
Turner
Haskell
S. R. Bush
Rush
Witesses
Resume Work On Confederate Home In Ardmore
Ardmore Oklahoma September 27 work on the old soldiers home deferred for months will resume Wednesday morning and continue until completion. W F Gilmer returned from a trip to northern Oklahoma with funds he turned over to Judge Galt and reports strong statewide support with hopes to finish and beautify the grounds within a year. About 8000 dollars are needed to finish the building and Ardmore residents have subscribed nearly that amount though collections are still pending. Gilmer will travel to southwest Oklahoma then return to Ardmore to collect from local subscribers.
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Ardmore
Okla
W. F. Gilmer
Oklahoma
Galt
Gilmer
Treasury views no money shortage risk this fall
Washington reports the treasury department sees no danger of money shortages this autumn. Banks prepared months ago by amassing gold and reserves and selling risky loans, reducing exposure and strengthening liquidity. The preemptive measures were evident last week as $10,000,000 exited refinanced funds.
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Washington
Atto States
Treasury Department
Department
United States Treasury
Emanuel and Giddings Set for Picnic Addresses Saturday
The Confederate picnic committee reports E. J. Giddings of Oklahoma City and C. B. Emanuel of Sulphur will deliver speeches at the event. Both speakers are noted orators and are expected to attract large crowds as A. M. Crow concentrates on organizing a successful gathering.
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E. J. Giddings
Oklahoma City
C. B. Emanuel
Sulphur
Ardmore Man Sentenced to Life for Murder
The jury in Jake Lewis murder trial returned a verdict of murder with life at hard labor in the penitentiary after under an hour of deliberation. Attorneys said they would file notice of appeal as soon as possible.
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Ardmore
Okla
Jake Lewis
Lewis
Oklahoma's Dry September Reported As Unseasonably Hot
Guthrie September has been unusually hot and dry with rainfall below normal. Government records show two hot days this week with average temperatures around 98 degrees. Weather notes mention Tulsa area as well, though text cuts off.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Ees
Prohibitionists Hold Mass Meeting In Pontotoc County
A mass meeting at the Methodist church drew 100 to 200 attendees to oppose a liquor amendment. Tom D. McKeown chaired, Orville Snead served as secretary, and a central campaign committee was formed with leaders including G. T. Howerton and Carlton Weaver. The group urged church and school actions, precinct organizing, and unity to defeat the measure.
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Methodist Church
Tom D. McKeown
Orville Snead
G. T. Howerton
Carlton Weaver
W. H. Braley
A. M. Croxton
Jnc. W. Beard
Rev. W. M. Wilson
Briles
S. R. Tolbert
Committee On Organization
Pontotoc County
Anti-Saloon League
Fire destroys Frangio area home of engineer Baker
Last night about eight o'clock a large residence one block south of the depot, home of FR A Baker the switcher engineer, burned to the ground. Winds spread flames rapidly. only a piano and a few trunks were saved. No insurance was carried for Baker’s household goods, total loss. The insured neighboring residence escaped damage due to immediate efforts by residents.
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Francis
FR. A. Baker
Baker
Police Court Tries First Booze Case in Ada
City of Ada prosecutes Andy Morris for violating prohibition with a search warrant contested as illegal. Judge Powers considers the warrant legal or not, with witnesses Hounshell Gotcher and Gayne testifying. Morris found guilty, fined 50 dollars and 30 days in jail. appeal filed.
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Ada
Andy Morris
Bolen
Supreme Court
United States
Leslie Maxey
Webb
Judge Powers
Atorneys
Hounshell
Gotcher
Gayne
Wilsky
Ada Considers New Farmers Gin Plant
Sherwood Hill visited Coalgate to inspect an electric powered gin and weighs forming a farmer owned company to build a new gin in Ada in time for next season.
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Ada
Sherwood
Capitol Commission Launches Campaign For New Capitol Land
Oklahoma City on September 24 details the capitol commission preparing an advertising campaign after issuing a booklet titled A Book of Facts. The campaign focuses on selling 1,600 acres of land for the new capitol project.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State Capitol Commission
Quiet Gy Council Meeting Votes on Fees and Streets
The Gy council held a quiet session with the mayor and five councilmen present. Minutes of prior meetings were approved. A $163.02 pipe bill was allowed. the hog petition was referred to the city attorney for sufficiency. An alley vacating ordinance passed. street naming cost estimated at 375 for 706 names. Water connections, tap fees, and lead pipe work discussed. adjournment followed after refreshments.
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Davis
Collins
Suspect Nabbed in Roger Mills Burglary Case
Sheriff J. M. Evans of Roger Mills County reported custody of Jeff Carlee, wanted on forgery charges. Carlee, a young man about twenty five, left the county last spring, had been at large, and had married at Allen since arriving there.
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J. M. Evans
Roger Mills County
Jeff Carlee
Roger Mills
Carlee
Allen
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