Oklahoma City inquiry probes state education board bias
The Chickasha based investigation into the state board of education heard Alex Moore, head of the Tidus Institute and College for Girls, testify about pressure to stack faculty. He described threats, political meddling, and alleged unequal salaries while naming Wilson and Scott Glenn as key figures. Telegrams about Ada Woodward's re election were found by the governor and deemed damaging unless explained.
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Alva
John Doolin
Miss Woodward
Doolin
Fovernor
Agaimet
Patton
Colville
Oklahoma City
Com- Ta
State Board of Education
Alex Moore
Tidus Institute and
College For Girls
Yhickasha
Moore
Wilswu
Beott Glenn
Bet le
Wilson Nt
Wilson
Chickasha
O'Neill
Selinel Homas J. Queill
Scott Glenn
Chickagha
Mowen
Wilace
Chikacka
Hoart Moore Auya
Bevange
Withers
Hmself
Wilken
Hhe Saga Wilson
Chickashy
Glenn
Whi Ait
Actd
Mit
Parsons
Whrefs
Avery
Mearealen
Slice
Abr Moore
Ada Woodward
Oklahoma Geological Display Opens in City Building
Oklahoma Geological Survey displays a statewide mineral collection in the Commerce Building. Samples include limestone sandstone coal oil gas and related fuels. L H Snider prepares a report on lead and zinc resources with Muskogee party. D W Oberl and Chas Ho Taylor contribute granite studies for university analysis.
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Aus
Oklahoma Geo Lpecal
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Snider
Oklahoma Geological Survey
Siloam Springs
Muskogee
Jerry B. Newby
D. W. Oberi
Vinita
Oklahoma University
Baltimore Favored for Democratic Convention
Washington dispatch reports Baltimore likely to host the Democratic National Convention next year. A survey of the city’s Democratic Town Committee shows a majority favoring Baltimore, with a $100,000 fund and a convention hall pledged. Chicago St Louis and Denver joined the bid as others considered entry, highlighting Baltimore’s historic ties to the party.
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Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Democratic Na Town Committee
Maryland
Mackburn
Kentucky
Chicago
St. Loui
Denver
Inter
Andrew Jackson
James K. Polk
Martin van Buren
Beattie 13 Calm During First Day Of Murder Trial
Chesterfield County Virginia August hearing on the murder of Beattie’s wife as Henry Clay Beattie sits unmoved in court. Seven witnesses including Drs Mann and Mercer and detectives Wren and Wiltshire testified about the case and Beattie’s ties to Beulah Binford. The prosecution sought motive shown by May Stuart testimony linking Beattie to a Richmond resort and Binford.
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Chesterfeld
Henry Clay Beattie
Commonwealth
Vash
Beattie
Herbert Mann
Wilbur Mercer
Loving
Chesterfield County
May Stuart
Beatties
Beulah Binford
Mr. Owen
Stuart
Richmond
Beattie Toe
Binford
Buelah Binford
Ada normal school president testifies in education inquiry
Professor Charles W. Briles of Ada testifies before Governor Crump about influence on the state board of education inquiry. He denies political pressure but admits recommending unqualified instructors, saying he assumed the board would appoint them. He and the governor discuss maintaining six normals in the state.
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Oklahoma City
Charles W. Briles
Normal School
Ada
State Board of Education
Crnce
Briles
Birmingham Votes for Prohibition Reversal in Jefferson County
Within four months Birmingham will become an oasis on the desert once more as results from yesterday's election show supporters of legalized saloons in Jefferson County and the city of Birmingham winning by about 2000 votes.
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Birmingham
Ala
South
Jefferson County
Death of Mrs Freeman at 68 in city home
Mrs Cyntha Ann Freeman aged 68 died at 11 20 this forenoon at the home of her son Claudé Freeman on South Wann street. The remains will be shipped to Berryville Arkansas for burial. The funeral will occur at that place Sunday afternoon.
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Purcell
Okla
Pete Lartor
Thisty
Royal
Meery
Carter
Innie Spraggins
Highley Henry
Janis
Freeman
Cyntha Ann Freeman
Claudé Freeman
South Wann Street
Berryville
Ark
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Delaware
Cherokee
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William T. Rye
Louis Bagby
Halsell Building
Vinita Oklahoma
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