Old farmer kills three near Chickasha in barn lot
V McDonald an aged farmer near Chickasha Oklahoma shot and killed J A Thompson and Mrs Thompson then killed his wife before taking his own life. His sonie is in custody as authorities investigate the double murder suicide in Thompson's barn lot about a mile and a half northeast of the city.
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Chickasha
Okla
V. McDonald
J. A. Thompson
Thompson
McDonald
Mrs. Thompson
Court House Gone in Cordell Oklahoma
An incendiary fire destroyed Cordell's historic court house early today. Most county records burned, with only a vault in an adjacent building escaping. Erected sixteen years ago at Cloud Chief, the fire follows a bitter county seat war and a moved courthouse. The loss is valued at 5000 dollars and insured. Commissioners delayed action on a bond election due to the fire and drought.
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Oklahoma Press Service
Hobart
Okin
Cordell
Cloud Chief
Oklahoma City Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with no material change in temperature.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Will sue city over back pay for ousted police chief
Ex Chief of Police 8 B Bailey will sue Chickasha for back salary after being removed as chief. Attorneys Bond Melton and Ledbetter filed papers. Bailey claims dismissal illegal and seeks salary for the chief's term. Previous events cited include Bailey’s appointment after Goodwin’s death and political turmoil surrounding Jim O Malley and Julian Doss.
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Daily Democrat
Chickasha
Okla
B. Bailey
Bond & Melton
Ledbetter
Oklahoma City
Bailey
Chickarha
B. B. Fridges
Emmett Goodwin
Democratic Party
Jim O'Malley
O'Malley
Julian Doss
Court House
Edevarde
Doss
McAlester
Drowned Boy Sparks Arrest in Humble Tex Family
In New Orleans on August 4 authorities report Will Andrews eleven son of a Humbolt Texas resident drowned last night in the Mississippi River near the family boat house. Police say the mother and two other children arrived as the father was arrested during the investigation.
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Oklahoma Prigss Service
New Orleans
Will
Andrews
Humbolt
Tex
Mississino
California ranchman Garrett avoids prosecution in Woodward land fraud case
An agreement between Federal Attorney Embry and Garrett's counsel states that multi millionaire ranchman Charles W. Garrett of California will not be prosecuted in connection with Woodward County land fraud charges.
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Oklahoma Press Service
Guthrie
Okla
Embry
Charles W. Garrett
California
Lhst
Woodward County
Garrett
Oil Company Sued Over Fatal Tank Explosion Result
A $6,000 judgment was awarded to A. B. Deselnins of Orlando against the Water-Pieres Co for mixing gasoline and cont oil in a tank. The explosion killed Mrs. Seselmne six years ago in Guthrie Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma Press Service
Guthrie
Okla
Watere-Pieres of Co
A. B. Deselnins
Orlando
Mes. Seselmne
State declines exhumation in Mc Cracken case
PAWHUSKA Okla Aug 4 The body believed to be Wm Mc Cracken will not be exhumed as County Attorney Roberts decides no further state investigation is warranted.
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Woklanoma Phess Service
Pawhuska
Okla
Wm. McCracken
Roberts
Great Apple Crop Rich Gold Find Spokane Area
A Spokane reporting from Sunnyside Washington describes a 40 acre Hillcrest orchard producing a massive apple crop. Five thousand thirty three Grimes Golden apples were picked from older trees, with 2600 more expected. value near $60,000 this season.
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Daily Democrat
Spokane
Wash
Byron Hill
Hillcrest
Sunnyside
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Montana
Motion to Set Aside Murder Sentence Seeks Jurisdiction Ruling
A. C. Crate filed a motion in Guthrie district court to set aside a Kiowa county murder conviction and the five year sentence. He argues the criminal court lacked exclusive jurisdiction in non direct appeals from county and district courts, claiming the ruling could affect hundreds of cases already decided.
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Kiowa County
Guthrie, Okis
A. C. Crate
Criminal
Byyr
I Kiowas
Criminal Court
County End District
Pourte
Woman Mistaken at Geary Avenue in Avrcial 12 Daily Democrat
A farm woman accosted a shy farmer boy on Geary avenue Saturday morning after mistaking him for someone else. The youth denied knowing her and tried to clarify the confusion as a police officer approached.
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Avrcial
Daily Democrat
Enid
Jensten
Tod
Geary Avenue
Jacuiniea
Pye
Jayt
Momert & Policemun
Heat Proves Fatal in Chickasha Incident
Itinerant cook Pete Anderson collapsed and died in Chickasha Ukia on August 4. He was prostrated by the heart condition with unclear details about his relatives or place of origin.
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Orlanomwa
Chickasha
Ukia
Pete Anderson
City Council Fixes Levy at 13 Mills for Year
Anadarko city council adjourned meeting sets levies by department totaling 13.8 mills with allocations for street and bridge fire and water contingent and supply light library sinking park and more. Council to publish resolution praising volunteer firemen and direct action on street paving and obstruction notices.
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Emmons
Mitts
H. ©. Branford
Hammett
Main Street
Anadarko
Slemp
Fire Department
Still Fighting
Guthrie Oklahoma Aug 4 Judge Forman of the criminal court of appeals granted a temporary writ of habeas corpus in the Mingle case of Oklahoma City. Mingle was confined to life imprisonment for the murder of Pearl Pearson. The writ is returnable September. The effect is to prevent transporting Mingle to the penitentiary pending the higher court's decision.
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Oklahoma Press
Berwicn
Guthrie
Okl
Forman
Criminal Court of Appeals
Oklahoma City
Mee
Pearl Pearson
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