The El Reno Daily Democrat (El Reno, Okla.), Vol. 31, No. 305, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 15, 1922 Page: 1 of 4
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THE EL RENO DAILY DEMOCRA
"IILDME *1.
COAL STRIKE HARDING'S
PROPOSAL
Kb RENO. OKLAHOMA. TUESDAY, AUGUST IS, If22.
Lr.ddie Boy Gets Birthday Cake
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(By United Press)
Cleveland, Aug. 15.—Operators of
Ihe central competitive coal fields
and miner representatives today
ratified the termporary agreement
which marks the first step toward i
ending the nation wide bituminous
coal strike.
Orders thait miners resume work
immediately were expected from
John L. Lewis following the agree-
ment on certain provisions and ac-
ceptance of the 1921 wage scale, and
ia continuation of the check off sys-
tem with no renewal clauses.
i A meeting will he held at Cleve
land Oct. 2 at which a general scale
committee of operators and miners
will be appointed.
(By United Tress)
Cleveland, Aug. 15—Miners of the
nation's coal fields are "sticking up
their tools" as mine union leaders
and coal operators from six states
■met to ratify the tentative agree-
ment reached shortly after midnight.
iMiners of Ohio central and western
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, India
na, Michigan and Illinois will ente1,
the pitta tomorrow or Thursday, it
iwas intimated.
Armed with a wage scale agreed
upon, the union leaders will go to
nil coal operators of the country and
offer to sign up. It is expected that
a large majority of the coal opera-
tors will sign thereby ending the
nation wide coal strike effective
since April 1.
I
REJECTED
Washington, Aug. 15. —
President Harding will ap-
pear before congress within
48 hours and deliver a mes-
sage on the rail strike situa-
tion, it was announced at
the White House.
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(By United Press)
Washington, Aug. 15. — Striking
shopmen voted unanimously to reject! I .addle l;m. ti While H-ise celebrated his third hlrthdny recently,
Harding's second compromise pro-I end 1ns father, Tintern Tip Top of Toledo, <>., sent him an elaborate cake
il>osaI to end the rail strike. This j Wade of dog biscuit.
■was revealed today when a complete
reply was made public.
Soft coal -miners in several states
itoday were prepared to return to
work as the operators and union lead | .
era put the finishing touches to the
Wage settlement of the long strike
kvhich is entering its 22nd week.
PROMINENT REFORMER! C. OF C. COMMITTEE
IS ALLEGED MURDERESS GUESTS OF BINGER
I The provisions under which tha
Winers return to work include a re-
(By United Press)
Lakeliurst, N. J.. Aug. 15.—Betray-
hewal of the check-off sy stem and, ed by detectives into disclosing the
|the wage scale received in 1921 | hiding place of a revolver with
While rapidly moving events in thepwhich iter husband was slam, Mrs.
' Have you sent in a nomination
for the Labor day (|ueen? If not,
make your nomination on the coupon
published in today's Democrat. Nom-
inations will close Saturday evening
Aug. 26. Send In your nominations
at once. The El Reno band has
charge of the Labor day celebration
this year and every organization in
the city is requested to participate.
S. C. Kachelski is chairman of the
< omniittee on arrangements, and he
is assisted by Rev. L. F. DePoister.
Mrs. E. E. Milam, J. E. Spurr and K.
W. Burns.
The Labor day queen will have the
honor of leading the parade, and
will be awarded a liberal cash prize.
NOMINATION FOR
QUEEN
JABOR DAY
boa) strike tended toward peace
the issues in the rail strike are in
the balance. The house met with
the administration's next move in
abeyance.
Big Four leaders moved for media
tion but with hopes dwindling thait
they could bring the strikers and
employers together. The most hope
ful development wa,s the enthusiasm
for a renewal of mining which swept
the workers.
Ohio miners put their rusty tools
to the grindstone and moved mules
back toward the mines in readiness
for the peace signal. Railroads
throughout the country were repri i
hianded today by the interstate
commerce commission for the con-
fiscation of coal being moved, under
priority in equal or higher class for
railroad fuel. Anthracite operators
will gather at Philadelphia tomorrow j
and resume negotiations broken off!
three months ago.
Ivy Giberson, prominent reform t
and prohibitionist, is under arrest.
Giberson was shot throng1' the
KLEAGLE KOLLAPSES
Nathan Baker, kleagle of the klan,
kollapsed kompietely In kourt the
other day, when konfronted with
ka.pablo witnesses who told of the
Ku Klux raid on an Inglewood home
that resulted iu killing and konfu-
fon The kleagle and 3(1 of his korn-
rartes are on trial for the kontempt
ilble krlmes kommttted during one of
•the night-shirt demonstrations in
'Kallfornla. The kleagle was kool
(anil kollecteil while the killing and
know-boy klangor were going on, an I
did not konceal his konceit when the
heroes ordered the young ladles in
the raided home to take off their
nightgowns and dress before them
That was the klannish idett of Am-
ericanism.
I But tilings are looking more sori-
| ous now. The law is proceeding in
j Its homely way to bring the blade of
| jii'S'tleo to bear.on the kornae of klan
Ism in Los Angeles kounty, and th"
At the Invitation of the Binger pocta(.]e !s enough to kompel uny
Chamber of Commerce, C. G. Watt- . M,.n|tie ,0 kollapse. Wichita Eagle
son, A. J. Sparks, Arthur Hatch ami
Ra v Maher attended a meeting of
that body at Binger last, night. The
El Reno delegation made the trip hv
uuto and were met at Niles by a
committee from the club headed by
(By United Press)
Okla. City, Aug. 15.—E. G.
Giddlngs, acting as spokes-
man for J. C. Walton, de-
manded the adoption of the
Shawnee platform word for
word instead of the one pre-
pared by the party leaders.
This action precipitated the
biggest fight of the conven-
tion.
head as he lay asleep yesterday. Hi*- j the president, W. F. Gulick, and es-
wlfe summoned ai11 by telepbcne corteil into Binger.
'with her hands and wrists bound m l
declared that burglars shot her hus-
band. Her story at first was un-
questioned until shaking with nerv
At the meeting of the Chamber Of
Commerce in the evening, the visi-
tors wore aji'ertained with several
musical numlier after which the pres
dimness she made several tr p.->
where the revolver was hidden.
I)! ident called file meeting to order and
j explained the purpose of the meet
I ing. lie stated that at present it is j
' nearly impossible for anyone in thai i
leighborhood to reach El Reno with j
lit going by way of Bridgeport and |
n an effort to secure a direct route,
he Binger Chamber of * Commerce
I J J. Headrick on and son Roy land
i Wore taken into custody yesterday
Iliad purchased a right of way from (| (| ^ ^ 00unty ja„ ani,
Binger to the Canadian county „e| ]|eId connection
over what is known as the Ridge,
, , , , . the killing of Lemuel Hill near Ok-
making a practically level road t°r|iirch„ Sl|n(laJ. |lfKh, No clmrRRS wiil
LIVESTOCK MARKETS
Okla. City: Cattle receipts 900,
market steady. No good cattle here.
(Heifers $4 and $4.50, calves steady,
stockers and feeders steady; hogs
JlOc higher, 4^0 receipts; top $9.20,
bulk $9.10 and $9.20.
Kansas City: Cattle receipts 13,- J
1000, market 15c higher; hop receipt- «•
8000, market 5c higher. ^
(By United Press)
Sapulpa, Aug. 15.—'Mrs. J. P. Snell
wife of J. P. "Texas Bud." Snell of
wild west show fame, was instantly
killed and Snell was seriously in-
jured and three others hurt when a
car in which they were riding plung-
ed over a 15 foot embankment.
BRfEFS
WIRE
CELEBRATION
El Reno chapter No. 27 O. E. S.
■will celebrate festal day with a pic-
nic at the Masonic home Friday ev-
ening, Aug. 18. All members of the i part in the annual community picnic
Eastern Star are urged to be pres-1 to be held here Aug. 24. A baseball
ent. Those attending are requested I game, swimming contests, games for
to bring lunch for themselvefl urn! j children and a band concert are am
COMMUNITY PICNIC
(By United Press)
Bartlesville, Aug 15.-—Two
sand persons are expected to
one member of the home,
will be served at 6 p. m.
(Fill out and send to the Democrat)
CONGRESS IS
WITH HARDING
(By United Press)
Washington, Aug. 15. — Congress
today was ready to help President
Harding in Ms fight in his efforts to
terminate the twin coal and rail
strikes which now stan 1 out as com
prising the most crltlcai industrial
situation in the last decade. The
house reconvened after a month's
recess.
Supper I ong features of the picnic. The
motto of the picnic is: "Come and
get, acquainted with your neighbor.
PLENTY OF CORN—ON THE COB
(By United Press)
Bartlesville, Aug. 15. Corn (of the
cob variety) will be the big crop in
this section next je.ir, according to
farmers who declare thev prefe
corn to wheat. The reason
corn averaged this year 50
bushels to the aire, while
made a poor seven or eight.
5 1-2 miles through the worst can-
yons In the county. This road enters ,
'Canadian county near Niles and it
is the hope of the Binger Chamber i
that Canadian county will continue j
the road into El Heno over a desig-
nated state highway.
Following the address by 'the prrs
ident, short talks were made by the i
w h
El Reno delegation and by the coun-
ty commissioner and engineer of
Caddo county. Committees were ap
pointed and work was to start on
Hie new road this morning. About
50 business men and farmers attend
ed the meeting and the luncheon
served a' lis close. A vote of thank--
and appreciation was given the El
Reno crowd for their attendance at
the meeting.
(By United Pressl
Okla. City, Aug. IB.—The Demo-
cratic state convention opened ar.
10:45 when Ed. Senmans, stato chair
man, rapped for order. After a
prayer by Rev. Fordney Hutchinson
pasitor of St. Luke's M. E. church
here, Seamans brought thunderous
clmers from the delegates when In a
short opening speech ho predicted
I huge majorities in November.
Approximately 1,500 delegates fill-
ed convention hall while the galler-
ies were packed by 1,500 spectators.
Evidence of a probible break came
from an under current. Paul Nes-
bln. keynote speaker, made a plfja
for party harmony behind the candi-
dacy of Walton. Shall wo meet
;.l rangers with platitudes, or shall
we say your cause Is ours, Neshilt
nrclie Sunday uigiu. i-iiMRm v m
be filed until a report Is received \ Tjlp committees went into session
from authorities who are investiga; at noom when they adjourned until
ing whether the killing took place ii' ^ m Senator R L. Owen. Scott
Kingfisher or Canadian county. pE nn(j „,(iiers arc scheduled to
When questioned relative to the ft,,, afternoon session.
killing, Hendrickson stated that, he j '
shot <u S'lf defen e. That he ..no, GOES TO CONVENTION
hi* m W|,1'° l«IKsi"K ,l10 11,11 I,lac'; 0 w preaton left Monday evening
for th' S. A. F. national convention
with
NUMBER 30.,
(By United Press)
Okla. City, Aug. 15.—Jack Walton,
•Democratic candidate for governor
is expected to make a determined
fight in the Democratic convention
this afternoon for tlio incorporation
"word for word" of the Shawnee
platform in stnling the principles of
the Democrat1 party. Walton an-
nounced that he would speak at the
afternoon session of the convention.
Should Qppositlon to the Shawnee
platform bo powerful enough to beat
Walton, i't was declared that even
then Walton could bo the same hero
to the farmer-labor league because
of his hpril fight for its principles.
(By United Press)
Duncan's pennant, contending Oil-
ers defeated El Reno in a closely
contested game at that city yester-
day by a score of 5 to 3, Baiber es-
sayed to do the hurling for the Rail-
roaders but gave way to Peters be-
fore the expiration of the contest | here, Aug
Incidentally. "Lefty" halted Dun-1 i ounced a
I
s that
ir 60
wheal
LOVING CUPS FOR MARKSMEN
i hv United Press*
Lawton, Aug. 15. --Five loving cups
and 60 other priesz have been offer-
ed by Lawton buslm ;s men to tin
winners of the shooting matches a:
the civilian, military training camp
12. Winners will lie an
the end of the week,
GRANGE PICNIC
The annual picnic of the granges
of the county will he held tomorrow
at Tour park, north of El Reno
Tho arrangement committee has
prepared a program of games and
races for the occasion and promin-
ent speakers will be on hand to en-
tertain the crowd. While the picnic
is sponsori d by tho grange, the pub
lie is invited to bring their baskets
and enjoy the day with them
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Chester Miller and wife to Alice
G. Miller S 1-2 SE'i anil S 1-2 NE 12
SE% see 14 twp 14 range 6, $7,200.
W. E Bishop anil wife to Emma
ijltout part SW'4 sei 10 twp 1 ' rang*
7, $5,000,
Alice W. Jordan to H. R Hendrix
lots 1 to 14 town of Sherman
adian county, $1,000.
Hill ordered them to stop ami
when they refused went for his gun
wnil followed tliein. They took re-
fuge behind a small knoll and when
IHiU came within gunshot, Hondrick ,
i .on tired, the shot taking effect In
itlie breast and hand of Hill, who j
tiled almost instantly.
Witnesses stated that Hendrlekso i
nas in Kingfisher county when b
fflred the fatal shot while the body of
'Hill was nicked up from the center
1 f tho county lino. The probabilities
'are that Kingfisher authorities will
take charge of the case.
i f florists, which will be held at
Kansas Clly. Aug. 15 to 17 inclusive.
\ t (ho state florists meeting in July
•it Tulsa. Mr. Preston was elected
'state vice president of the F. T. D.
as ociation of florists. Oklahoma
florists will attend tho Kansas City
, invention in full force. having
Chartered a car for the occasion, and
they will have an Oklahoma booth
• the meeting and otherwiso pur
'Oklahoma on the map while they
lire ill Kansas City.
ARRESTED FOR DOG THEFT
According to advices received by
the ;> dice today. Max Adamson, who
travels out of this city for a Kansas
City hardware firm, was arrested to-
day jit Elk City on the charge or
si bling a Belgian police dog from
i pnr y at Troy, Kan. It is said that
- i „ ,, i and the Troy party claim
hip of the dog. The dog wns
> today and police took
charge if him ponding the settle
ment. of the case, /.damson will b-*
brought to El Reno\tonight
can's hitters in their tracks while he' vliicli will be devoted to rifl prac
Mr. Dave Shackelford of Norman
Js visiting here for several days.
♦THE WEATHER?
performed. Peters is tho best pitch-'tice.
er in the Oklahoma State League |
and will be a valuable asset to the |
locals for the remainder of the sea-
son. tt is very probable that he will
slart today's game for El Heno.
HOW THEY
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Tonight and Wednesday generally
fair.
Clinton .
Duncan .
El Heno
Guthrie
Chickasha
Wilson .
STAND
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STAGE VICTORY DANCE
Lawton. Aug. 15 -Kiowa s
Apaches in full regalia staged a "v:<-
| tory dance" for the amusement of
! citizen soldiers at the training camp
j here last night. The celebration was
Pet. similar to the ones the forefathers of
.645 | ihe Indians are ivl:it 1 to have per-I Lawton ^
.567 I formed following a victory over their j terday.
.452, enemies. Col. Conger delivered an
.4531 address of welcome, commending th
.433 j bravery of the Indians durinp Hi
.42.') ! recent war,
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ruuht
ntimeni.
Fried Chicken Cn ;«m «
Mashed Potatoes Creamed Pea
Stuffed Tomato*
ii-1 mighty n ii
(ream
Butter
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Kirst M
C. CHILDERS
lination for S
his nearest, opi
nd carried
thankful to all his friend
nd is looking for
Democratic victory in tho N
' ion.
p. m
Vudi tor
\nna Bur
nd Claude E Barb
man L N. Gensmaii
an El Reno visit
C ong
atten
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'jrreat
Citv today
ho ill;
Tom Fahey who is seriously ill
Ihls home on South Barker, is reiiort
ed a little better today.
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Maher, T. W. The El Reno Daily Democrat (El Reno, Okla.), Vol. 31, No. 305, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 15, 1922, newspaper, August 15, 1922; El Reno, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc153472/m1/1/: accessed April 19, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.