The Carter Express. (Carter, Okla.), Vol. 16, No. 15, Ed. 1 Friday, July 4, 1924 Page: 2 of 6
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THE CARTER EXPRESS
THOMAS J. WALSH
Senator T. J. Walsh wai elected per
manent Chairman of the Democratic
Convention In New York on the open-
ing day.
PLEDGES SHIELD TO WILSON
WALSH WAS ELECTED CON
VENTION CHAIRMAN
Drafting Body Hitt Deadlock On Klan
and League of Nations But Pre-
sent Two Propotale.
New York. N. Y.—-The platform com-
mittee of the democratic national con-
vention adjourned after approving all
of the thirty-five or mre planks sub-
mitted to It by Its drafting committee
except those relating to the Ku Klu\
Klan and the league of nations.
The sub-committee, after more than
twenty hours of deliberation, was so
far apart that two proposals on the
klan and the league, In the form of mi-
nority and majority reports, were sub-
mitted to the full committee to be
threshed out there.
On all other planks, the sub-com-
mittee was in accord.
Clean Up Calendar.
Moving swiftly through Its routine
preliminaries, the convention perfected
Its permanent organization, accorded
two prolonged demonstrations to Its
permanent chairman, Senator Walsh ot
Montana, the Teapot Dome prosefcutor,
and disposed of all its duties except
adoption of the party platform and
election of the nominees which may be
completed very soon.
Senator Walsh was selected per-
manent chairman of the convention at
a split meeting of the permanent or
ganization committee, the body having
become separated and neither section
having a quorum.
The number of delegates at the na-
tional Democratlon convention In New
York Is 1,090 and it will take a vote of
two-thirds or 732 electoral vojps on
any nomlation or question that may
arise.
The shield and lance of Woodrow
Wilson were held aloft and the hosts
of democracy paid tribute. Though
fallen leader—and stricken in the
cause of democracy—honor was paid
to the spirit of the intrepid chieftain
which even now hovers over the as-
sembled clans in Madison Square Gar-
den.
Framed by Carter Glass, or Virgin-
ia, and Introduced by Mrs. Frank B.
Reeves, of Washington state, a resolu-
tion In memory of the nmn who led
his party in two successive victories,
and Ids nation In one, was adopted at
the opening session.
“Resolved: That the democratic par-
ty of the nation in convention assem-
bled profoundly luments the death of
that Incomparable American, Woodrow
Wilson, whose leadership and achieve-
ments constitute an epoch In the
world’s history. In deepest homage to
his memory we reverently invoke his
spirit to brood over the deliberations
of this body and to Inspire Its activi-
ties by the flue sense of devotion and
the clear conception of patriotism
which signalize his conduct of the gov-
ernment. His administration, so no-
tcble for Its accomplishments In the
realm of real statesmanship will for-
ever remain a source of pride to future
generations. American democracy D
honored and American citizenship a-
torned by the character, faith and
Idealism of this great man. We are
glad to exalt his record and to take
Inspiration from the things he said and
did."
Democratic
Platform
New York, N. Y.—Below are the
principal planks agreed upon by the
sub-committee in a tentative draft:
Denunciation of republican "cor-
ruption and Inefficiency" and char-
ges thut un attempt was made to
Impede and stop senate Investlgn-*
tlons. Points with pride to disclo-
sures of Immoral oil leases, unfit-
ness of Daugherty, and graft In the
veterans’ bureau—“u vote for Cool
idge is a vote for chaos."
Adjusted compensation for vet-
erans Is approved, and Coolldge
scored for his veto message.
Equal rights amendment proposul
approved. For women only.
Shipping board management Is as-
sailed, and regulation of wuter-pow-
er approved.
Prohibition plank declares for
“enforcement of prohibition” with-
out mentioning Volstead or the eigh-
teenth amendment.
Farm plank pledges party to sti-
mulate creation of co-operative mar-
keting agencies on national scale,
create port marketing agency, place
agriculture on basis with other In-
dustries, cut transportation costs,
revise tariff.
Readjustment of rail charges, ab-
olishment of rail labor board, and
repeal of rate-making section.
Tax plank points with pride to
new law, declaring G. O. P. act pro
posed to give $300,000,000 in reduc-
tion muinly to those with large In-
comes.
Tariff plank pledges revision of
Fordney-MeCumber law.
Muscle Shoals plank promise to
develop fertilizer for farmers.
Administration condemned for al-
leged waste of millions through fail-
ure to operate merchant marine
economically.
An nrmnments plank demands
sweeping reduction of armament on
land and sen.
Labor plank declares labor Is not
a product, and pledges government
operation to facilitate, steady em-
ployment.
Generous appropriation for rehab-
ilitation of wounded and sick vet
eruns Is demanded.
MISS INEZ TRAXLER
Miss Inez Traxler, graduate of
Northwestern university and now at-
tending Qarrett Biblical Institute, Chi-
cago, was the only one who rsfueed
to take the nonfighting pledge when
a resolution was passed at a meeting
of the Institute approving the action
of the committee on war of the Meth-
odist general conference, which voted
never again to participate In any war.
COHST-TO-COAST FLIGHT MADE
SPANS U. S. FROM DAWN TO
DUSK IN PLANE
Lieutenant Russel L. Maughan’s Third
Trial Proves a Success In Twen-
ty-One Hours Time.
OKLAHOMA NOTES
News From All Sections ]
of the State
SIX DR0WNEDJNJRAG1NG FLOOD
ALL ARE MEMBERS OF THE
SAME FAMILY
Sudden Rise In Texas Stream Hits
Home Near Bank While Occu-
pants Sleep.
San Francisco, Calif.—From coast to
cyast, from dawn to dusk—a day.
While the clock wus laboriously tick-
ing Its toll of the hours June 23, Lieut.
Russel L. Maughun was speeding from
the gray mists of the Atlantic to the
crimson-stained waves of the Pacific
in an attempt to span the nation dur-
ing the hours of the sun’s reign. And
he did It.
Apparently almost overcome with
emotion and Jubilant at the victory he
had achieved. Maughan seemed unable
to speak when his machine came t >
a stop
The demonstration accorded Maug-
han was without parallel In the his-
tory of aviation events.
The total time Lieutenant Mauglmn
took from when he hopped off ut
New York until he landed ut San
Francisco was twenty-three hours and
forty-eight minutes including three
hours and twenty-eight minutes taken
out at five stops as follows: Dayton,
1:10; St. Joseph :45; North Platte :S4;
Cheyenne :39; Salduro :31.
Three federal aid hard surface road
,’ontracts were awnrded by the state
ligbway commission. The total amount
jf the low bids for tbe three Jobs wus
1283,408.34.
Summer enrolment at Okalhoma A.
and M. college this year Is neurly one-
third greater tliun It was last year, It
is shown by tbe registrar’s report. To-
tal enrolment for the summer term Is
1.57u.
The office of secretnry of state
collected $200,r38.8O from January 3.
1023 to January 31, 1924, according
to an audit by Fred Parkinson, state
exuminer and Inspector made public
recently.
George W.^lnee, state fish and game
warden, plans to establish game pre-
serves in every county of the state, ho
announcedupon his return from a tour
of tbe game preserves which the state
tow owns.
Miami "Jellybeans” are stealing the
styles hitherto held sacred to their fair
cohorts. They are rolliug ’em—refer-
ring, of course, to tbe article of appar-
el known to their more masculine bro-
thers us socks.
Thousands of persons from four
states motored to Devil’s Promenade,
fifteen miles northeast of Miami on
Spring river, ~ where severul Indian
tribes are holding their forty-second
nnnuul reunion.
Informal notice of the appointment
of Rt. Rev. Francis C. Kelley, founder
of the Catholic extension society, us
bishop of Oklahoma by Pope Plus was
received at Oklahoma City by Monsig-
nor Gustuve DePreltere, administrator
of the diocese.
Not to Use Funds For 'Deficits.'
All state Institutions and depart-
ments under the supervision of (lie ex-
ecutive department mipt keep their ex-
penditures for the fiscul year beginning
July 1 within the appropriations made
by the legislature according to an edict
from the office of Governor Trapp.
Letters to all institutional and de-
partmental heads reminding them that
no deficiency eertlficntes will be tssued
during the next fiscul year were mail-
ed out.
The governor Is allowed a deficiency
appropriation of $200,000 u year hut
none of this money will be used by
Governor Trapp except In the ease of
an emergency according to his state-
ment. In the ense of a flood or other
dlsuster where It would be necessary
to use the services of the state troops
the expense thereby Incurrd would be
borne by the deficiency fund.
Deficiency appropriation funds total-
ing $175,00u were appropriated lu tbe
present fiscul yeur under Walton.
Two deficiency certificates amount-
ing to $24,000 were Issued by Governor
Trapp. One was $20,000 for tbe or-
phans' home and the other $4,000 for
the negro sanitarium at Holey. The
certificates were issued rather thjtk
close the two institutions according to
Parker La.Moore, secretary to the
governor.
Sun Antonio, Tex.—Six persons, all
members of the same faintly, were
drowned In the flood waters of Atis-
cosa creek, one and one-half mile south
of Lyttle, In Atiscosa county. The
drowned were members of the Her-
nandez family. The home was situated
near the bunk of the stream and was
during the early morning hours while
caught In the sudden rise of the stream
the family was still In bed.
Five of tbe bodies have been recover-
ed. The sixth, that of tbe three
months old baby hud not been found
ut tlmt time.
KELLOG TO ATTEND PARLEY
American Ambassador Ordered to Hear
Discussion of Dawes Debt Plan
SHENANOAH GOTHAN GUEST
Giant Dirigible Makes Test Flight, and
Delegates Given Treat
Lnkelmrst, N. Y.—Tbe giant dirigi-
ble Shenandoah, which has bud almost
as many nocturnal ndventures as a eat
during the past several months, left
home and told tbe folks not to expect
her buck until morning, for she wus go-
to bo out all night.
Washington, D. C.—Ambussudor Kel-
logg at London was Instructed to at-
tend tbe forthcoming premiers confer-
ence to discuss execution of the Dawes
plan.
Ills appointment was announced In a
White House statement, which said
that Kellogg would nttend the confer-
ence “for the purpose of dealing with
such matters as affect the Interests of
the United States and otherwise for
purposes of Information."
This action wus determined upon af-
ter the state department had been ad-
vised by the ambassador that nn Invi-
tation for the United States to partici-
pate hud been banded the American
embassy In London. The White House
statement declared that It was "tbe
desire of the administration that the
Dawes plan should be put Into effect
as speedily as possible."
Colonel James A. Logan, who has
been American observer with the repa-
ration commission at Paris, will also
go to Loudon to assist the ambassador
at the conference.
Fira Insurance on Increase
Fire and marine insurance compan-
ies licensed to do business In tills slate
wrote $738,111,755.51 worth of fire In-
surance in Oklahoma during 1923, com-
pared with $1172,441,515 worth of busi-
ness written In 1922, according to sta-
tistics made public at tbe office of J-
(1. lleeB, state Insurance commissioner.
,, . , ,, , . . , Tbe statistics, which will be purt of
App.l,icatl°_" i the annual report, show that 131 com
punles operated In the state and that
the fire losses paid in 1923 were $6.-
697,509.(19, compared with losses paid
In 1922 amounting to $7,181,505.33.
An aulysis of the figures shows that
while tbe companies did $05,670,240.51
more business in 1923 than they did in
1922 they paid $412,935.64 less In fire
losses. The statistics also reveal the
fact thut in 1023 the companies recelv-
pensution under the bonus act recently
passed by congress were received In
Oklahoma City by the Red Cross head-
quarters. Their offices will be open
it nil times to give Information on the
method of filing the applications.
T. B. Gordon, state nursery inspec-
tor issued notice thut In accordance
with the state nursery law, all rose
bushes, shrubs, berry pluns and other
nursery stock must be inspected by an | e(j $13,070,806.57 in net premiums com-
pared with $11,510,057.07 in 1022, or a
gain In net premiums amounting to $4,-
553,937.00.
ling
FIVE ARE DEAD IN BLAST! STQRM TAKES FOUR LIVES
Naphtha Explodes on Ship at Dock in
Brooklyn Ship Yards
New York, N. Y.—Five men were
burned to death in a fire tlmt follow-
ed the explosion of naphthn aboard the
British freighter Egremont Castle at
her dock In Brooklyn. Seven other
men were seriously burned.
The explosion which turned the ship
Into n muss of flumes, trapped the men
In the hold.
FOREST FIRES ARE RAGING
Famous Sequoias Menaced by Forest
Blaze in National Park In California
Washington, D^C.—The famotis
giant Sequoia trees of California are
threatened by forest fires. Forest ser-
vice officials received advices of fires
In five of California’s national forests.
Including one covering about five
square miles in the Sequoia Natlomfi
forest In which, together with the Gen-
eral Grunt national forest ten miles
away, many of the finest specimens of
the Redwood trees are located.
Property Loss is Reported Huge in
Upper Mississippi Valley
Chicago, III.—One of the worst sum-
mer storms In years swept the entire
upper Mississippi river valley taking at
least four lives and doing hundreds of
thousands of dollurs property duimige.
Nebraska, South Dukota, Minnesota,
and Illinois were lilt by the high winds
and hard ruins. Three persons were
killed In Chicago and one In Minne-
sot u.
Possibly the most serious menace to
Chlcugo followed the storm In threat,
ened pollution of tthe drinking wuter
supply. The storm reversed the Calu-
met river and caused sewage to be
poured Into Lake Michigan.
Japan 8ays Boycott Unwise
Honolulu.—Perfect agreement with
the Jupunese chamber of commerce of
Honolulu that the boycott of Ameri-
can goods Id Japan is “an unwise
movement,” Is expressed in a cable re-
ceived by the local chamber from the
[ Associated Chambers of Commerce of
I Japan
authorized examiner of the board of
agriculture before sales are made.
A carload of alfalfa hay was shipped
In to Okmulgee from Sliuwnee tills
week through the office of the county
agent, and distributed to dairymen of
tbe county. The car was bought on
the co-operative -plan which has been
a success In this minty for the past
leveral months.
Getting uway from drabness of an
exposition without entertainment,
members of the Cleveland county fair
board plan to stage a pageant giving
the national and local history of the
United States at the Cleveland county
free fair at Norman September 11, 12
and 13.
A petition 1ms been prepared to be
submitted to the governor, asking
that un election be culled in u district
in Cherokee county, adjoining Wagoner
county on the enst, so thut the voters
there may determine on whether or not
they shall be annexed to Wagoner
county.
An urgent appeal for men with teams
to work In the wheat fields of King-
fisher County was received by Claude
Connally, state commissioner of labor.
“We need from ten to twelve teams
Just us quickly as we can get them,
said Connally. “The wages will he $5
and possibly $0 a day.”
Oklahomans In 1023 paid $4,145,
584.22 more for Insurance premiums
of all kinds than they did in 1922, ac-
cording to figures releused by the state
Insurance department. The total pre-
miums paid for the two years were
$42,908,417.27 in 1923 compared with
$38,757,833.05 In 1022.
Claude Connally, state coromlsslonet
of labor, announced that George 1-
Short, attorney general, had notified
him the state’s legal department wil
assist the commissioner In the prose-
cution of labor cases where county at-
torneys have failed or refused to pros
eeute.
Ruth Muskrat, the Cherokee India:,
girl, who represented the North Am»r
lean Indiuns ut the China conference
lust yeur, lectured in many cities i:<
this country after return, and con-
Connally Plans Prosecutions
Claude Connally, state commissioner
of labor, announced that George F.
Short, uttorney genernl, hud notified
him the state’s legal department will
assist the commissioner In the prosecu-
tion of labor cuses where county attor-
neys have failed or refused to prose-
cute.
Some time ago Connally wrote Gov.
Trapp complaining about the failure
of county attorneys at Rurtlesvllle and
Puwhuska to prosecute cases he had
brought alleging violation of the state
labor laws and asking that the gover-
nor direct the attorney general to han-
dle the cases. This the governor de-
clined to do. Late In May, Connully
wrote the governor unother letter de-
manding help to prosecute the alleged
violations of the state laws.
Teams Needed in Harvest Fields
An urgent appeal for men with teams
to work In the wheat fields of King-
fisher County was received by Claude
Connally, state commissioner of labor.
“We need from ten to twelve teams
Just as quickly ns we can get them,"
said Connally. "The wages will be $5
and possibly $0 a day. Connally said
that while be Is shipping men into the
wheat fields of the northwest as fast
as he can get them, he Is still shy. by
»e>eral hundred, of enough men to,
meet tbe demnnd for harvest bands in
Beaver, Woodward, Ellis and Harper
counties.
Every County Will Get Game Preserve
George W. Hines, state flsli and game
warden, plans to establish game pre-
serves in bvery county of the state, ho
announced upon Ills return from u tour
of the game preserves which the stute
now owns. Hines said that these
•minty preserves will run from 100 to
1,000 acres In extent and that he hopes
to huve them established within a com-
paratively short time, llines also an-
nounced that he has completed nego-
tiations for the establishment of a 5,000
ferred with President Coolldge recent- acre preserve on the 101 Ranch owned
ly at Washington, spoke In the Preshy- j
terlan church at Grove under the aus-
pices of the Young Peoples’ organiza-
tion.
A revival of the movement to make |
the old Creek Indian council house,
which stands in the center square at
Okmulgee, a shrine for Indian relics
and treasures, bus been started by a
group of citizens Interested in the in
stitutlon us u center for study of In
dlan history and traditions. The city
of Okmulgee bought the Indian eoun
by Miller Brothers, at Ponca City.
State Nursery Stock Will be Inspected
T. B. Gordon, state nursery inspec-
tor, Issued notice tlmt In accordance
with the state nursery law, all rose «
bushes, shrubs, berry pluns and other
nursery stock must be Inspected by an
uuthoried examiner of the bourd of ag-
riculture before sales are made. Gor-
don will begin an Inspection tour on
July 1, lie said. There are seventy-one
nurseries In the state, located In almost
every section. It will take until Sep-
ell house from the Creeks a few years __________________________
ago for $100,000. It Is one of the land- I tpmber 15 to complete Inspections,
marks of Interest In tbe state.
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Cain, George W. The Carter Express. (Carter, Okla.), Vol. 16, No. 15, Ed. 1 Friday, July 4, 1924, newspaper, July 4, 1924; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc957048/m1/2/: accessed April 23, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.