davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-14
NONE OF STATES
WITNESSES HAV E
SHOWN ENMITY TO
DEFENDANT SMITH
(By ELL krOhn)

Since charges of immortality have
been brought out during the trial Of
the state OF Oklahoma VS. Clara Smith
Hamon and II has become more veri-
fled during the open discussion than
heretofore, the prominent men who
We're close friends of Jake l.. Hamon
do not hesitate to admit that the con-
duct of the deceased oil magnate and
master politician was very contrary TO
the moral law. and to be regretted.
These men have thus far refused 10
condemn Clara Smith Hamon In
open terms, and have not at any time
stated that she should be convicted.
It is true that some have testified,
on une witness stand, that the Shooting
occurred in manner other than ac-
cidental, ami have sworn to state
ments which completely rerutc the
manner in which the defendant Is al
legged to have described the formerly
alleged accidental shot.
However. outside Of that, they have
not expressed any desire that the
defendant should be given the extreme
penalty the law provides, should she
be found guilty as charged in the in
formation filed by the former bounty
attorney. Russell Brown. a
1t appears that the greatncfs Of
the man. as a financial and y political
leader. who was killci has. in the
minds OF many, washed away the
seriousness " tho charge OF murder
as alleged/fn she information and an
unwritten law may hold sway when
the jurors render their decision.
As is already known. the close
friends ot Hamon. men who would
have suffered the greatest OF sacrifices
for him during his lifetime, admit
that the defendant had been instru-
mental In Mis- acquisition TO the great
prominence which he enjoyed. These
men feel sensitive In discussing incl
dents being brought up In connection
with the killing and would bring out
the regrettable side of Jake lannon's
career.
Hamon. Il Is admitted by all, was
man with the master mind of an
empire builder.
His death is lamentcd by his fell
CONTINUED on Page Two
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-14
STATE OFFICIALS
OF MASONIC ORDER
HERE ON ANNUAL
INSPECTION TRIP

Harold b. Downing of Oklahoma
City, Grand High Priest Of the Grand
Chapter Royal Arch Masons Of Okla
homa. James A. Scott OF Muskogee,
Grand Secretary and C. NJ. Bennett
of Enid, Grand Lecturer. are in the
city making their annual inspection
of this district.
The district is composed of the fol-
lowing places, Ardmore, Tshomingo,
Hugo, Durant, sulphur, Madll and
Coalgate. There are representative
present from the above named places
and 100 candidates are in waiting TO
receive the work tonight.
At 6 o'clock this afternoon ban
quet will be served the visitors at the
Won Weise building by members OF
Ardmore Chapter Number II.
Ardmore has one of the largest
chapters in the entire state ana is
rapidly growing in membership.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-14
RAT CAMPAIGN
MONEY NEEDED:
SEND CHECK TO
JOHN MULKEY

John Mulkey. who Is raising money
to pay for rats caught in the big
rat crusade states that his attempt
TO secure county funds for the pur-
pose did not meet with success. At
torney General Freezing was consult
ed in the matter. to ascertain whether
or not the county commissioners could
be authorized to set aside u fund and
offer bounty. He was unable at
this time TO give advice in the matter
and in the absence of an opinion from
his office Of course the commissioners
would hardly care to take the respon-
sibility upon themselves.
In order that a fund may be avail
able for the purpose, Mr.. Mulkey re-
quests that checks be mailed to him
from anyone who is sufficiently in
terested In helping rid the county of
rats to contribute n few dollars to
the cause. II Is proposed that the
rodents he paid for at the rate Of five
cents EACH and with estimates Of ut
least ten thousand rats not less than
five hundred dollars will be needed.
The subscription list is headed by Mr..
Mulkey himself with $40. and the
Ardmorcite comes next with an equal
amount. Mail your check to John
Mulkey, Ardmore. Okla, at once.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-14
Clara Smith Hamon Will Tell the
Jurors Story of Her Life And of
.How That Life Was Interwouen
With the Career of Jake Hamon
(By Associated Pressl

II now looks as though Clara Smith
Hamon will be placed upon the Wit
ness stand there to tell to the Jurors,
the attorneys, the morbidly curious,
the sensation-seekers and the news
papers, of the nation. the story of her
life, as it was interviewer and blend
ed with the life of the man whom
she is alleged 10 have killed. after
political successes are said to have
made il imperative that he sever all
relations, moral, immoral and bust
ness, and effect reconciliation with
the family from whom the evidence
thus far deduced at the trial. shows
him to have been estranged.
Counsel for the defense, 1t is under
stood, have agreed that the woman
shall 60 on the witness stand and
testify in her own behalf.
In the meanwhile theory is busy as
to what the nature of the testimony
she will give, will be.
win she go upon the stand shrink
ing, timid, wronged woman and tell,
In sob-broken tones, in almost maud
able whispers. with eyes swimming In
tears as she recalls TO mind n picture
OF the man she is alleged to have
loved not wisely but too well. the
story of her life from the days of
her innocent young girlhood up 10
the moment she Is said to have fired
the bullet which caused the mortal
ending of the life of the man who
had come from the lowliest walks In
life and had, through combination
of circumstances and his own indomni.
table will. achieved the most marked
success?
or will she, with smiling lips. with
laughing eyes, with proudly-tossng
head, with manner arrogant and bold
put forth an effort TO vamp the jur'
ors. To cause them TO vote for her
acquittal, not through sympathy, not
because they are themselves fathers
of girl-babes, but on account OF the
personal magnetism which she may
use In influencing them?
This remains to be seen. II remains
to be seen II the defendant will testify
as wronged woman. who In right
cous wrath slew her seducur,- or II
she viii testify "a n woman who re-.
fused to be cast off and slew In ordef
that she might be given place In
the center OF the stage. In the scald-
ing spot light of nationwide rays.
Clara Smith Hamon. defendant will
be- the last defense witness TO take
the witness stand, her counsel said
today The list OF witneases NUM-
bors only ., exclusive OF impeachng
witnesses they may introduce to con-
trovert state witnesses testimony
They may introduce witness or two
to swear tor cross roads or some
thing OF like trivial naturS. but we
have none such in mind. w Z, Nc
Lean OF defense said.
AIR Mclean said there was a dis
cussion OF counsel as to placing the
defendant ON the stand. and that the
few minutes of her corps of attorneys
voted unanimously to have her testi.
| ~.
He would not give any idea what
she would say. The defense's cas-,
has been built around plea Of jus
tifcaton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-14
SPECTATORS HOLD Their BREATHS
while INTIMATE ASSOCIATES Of THE
dead MILLIONAIRE give OUT FOR THE
first time ANTI.MOR7EM STATEMENT
WHEN ELIMINATING TRAG-
EDY CAME AND DEATH WAS
KNOCKING AT THE PORTALS

When the liaison Of years ended
in fatal tragedy, the dying oil
magnate, railway builder and Re-
publican political leader thought
Of wife and children and sought
to protect them from scandals
breath through alleging that the
shot which WAS destined TO end his
mortal career, had been accidental
ly self-inflcted.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-14

Paris.-Tax receipts for February
were sS4,2S9,e00, which was $780,
CG3,elO below the estimate.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-14
STATE SPRINGS A
SENSATION Wit H
INTIMATlON OF AN
ACTION vs.. kETCH
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
OBJECTS TO HAMON MANAGER
TESTlFYING ON GROUNDS
COMPLAINT MAY BE FILED.

Following the rest when court re-
cessed over Sunday, the Smith-Hamon
trial reopened this morning without
delay.
While the wheels of commerce re-
volved as usual throughout Ardmore,
the same morbidly curious crowds as
sembled in the district courtroom and
sat In tense silence, listening to every
word which fell from the lips of the
examining attorneys, to every word
which the witnesses uttered in reply
The first sensation of the day was
sprung when the assistant county at
torney stated, in open court, that
Frank Ketch. business manager for
the Hamon interests during lannon's
life, and administrator of the Hamon
estate, stated that it was possible
ketch might be charged, by the state
with being an accessory after the fact
to the killing Of the Republican lead
er.
Accessory After Fact
Frank l.. Ketch. formerly business
manager Tor Jake L. Hamon and now
administrator for his estate, went or
the witness stand in the trial fol
murder here today Of Clara Smith
Hamon over objection of the assis
tant County Attorney J. l.. Hodge
who arose in court and announced
that developments Saturday. wer,
such as to indicate Ketch would bC
charged as an accessory after tn,
fact of lannon's murder Judge
Thomas W. Champion ruled Ketcf
should testify, however. and after h,
left the stand. :. =. Freezing. stat,
attorney general said that the wit
ness under the law had been rendered
immune by the fact he had testified
on the stand.
Ketch testified that under Jai,
lannon's instructions he had draw
given It to Clara Hamon on the day
following lannon's shooting in tn,
hotel suite he occupied with the younl
woman, and had told her 10 leav,
Ardmore and remain away
Ketch said on the witness stan,
that Mr.. Hamon at first told him tina
he had shot himself accidentally, II
a moment had changed that state
ment to one that Clara Smith HamoI
had fired the bullet, and that IN,
matter should be passed up and Clar;
gotten away, rs Mrs. Hamon and IN,
children would come to Ardnore a
soon as they heard Of the affair.
Jake, Where l. She9"
Jake, where Is she?' kotch sal,
We're his first words to IIamon whel
he arrived at the hospital To whicl
Hamon had walked after he. was shot
~ did It myself ketch sal,
replied.
Don't toll me that" Ketch said h
replied to Hamon.
lie then charged that Clara Hanoi
Continued ON page -
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-14
WOMEN WILL DRIVE
CARS TO CARRY TO
THE POLLS WOMEN
VOTERSTOMORROW

The Ardmorcite has been re-
quested to state for the benefit
OF the women voters that cars
will be driven by women. tomor-
how, up and down the streets,
these cars will bear appropriate
election banners so you can dis
tinguish them. Women and aged
people. or those who are In
hurry TO get to the polls are re-
quested to feel at perfect liberty
to hail one Of these cars at any
point. at any time. and the driver
will be glad to carry YOU TO the
precinct where you are entitled TO
vote. The drivers Of these cars
want you to use them. Feel free
to call them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-14
ALL THE BANKS DECLARE
ALL DAY HOLIDAY FOR
ARDMORE CITY ELECTION

Owing to the Importance of the
city election to be held in Ard
more tomorrow, the banks of the
city, including the State National,
Guaranty State, First National, City
State and Exchange National, have
declared holiday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-14
SWEEPING wage REDUCTIONS MAY.
CAUSE STRIKE Of employees PACKING.
INTERESTS; men AT WORK PENDING|
RESULT Of VOTE NOW Being TAKEN.
BLACKWELL DEALERS IN
STOMACH WASH EXTENDS A
INVITATION TO ARDMORE

Blackwell, Okla, March a.
Soda fountain drinks and concoc-
tions have been reduced to pre-
war prices at the leading fountains
here. The new prices include re-
ductions in COCO cola from s 10
cents; matted milk from 22 to 10
cents. Other concoctions and sun
daes in proportion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-14
WOMANS AUXILIARY LEGION
AID IN THE CITY MANAGER
FORM OF GOVERNMENT

The Womans' Auxiliary Of the
George r. Anderson Post of the
American Legion, pledging their
support to all those in which the
Legion is intere ted proved thei'
sincerity today when house 70
house canvass was made by groups
Of members to interest Ardmore
women in the managerial form Of
government. Mrs. Walter Young
is city chairman. Headquarters
are maintained at Hotel Ardmore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-14
International Rumors Denied

Mexico city. March ll.-Persistent
rumors that an unnamed emissary
from President Harding TO President
obregon In carrying basic points for
recognition Of Mexico by the United
states, were denied in all official quar-
ters today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09
ASSAILS TAX BURDEN
PUT ON AUTOMOBILES

Motor car builders are subjected
TO . general taxation imposed upon
all manufacturers. and In addition
are favored with a list Of special
taxes that constitute . staggering
total
Now the treasurer u sns unred
States has recommended additional
taxation on motor cars to take the
place Of the excess profits TAI and
certain federal lawmakers are faith
ering q proposition Of . federal tar
licensing tho operation Of motor cars
ard a gasoline tax.
"Above all. n shouid b empha-
nsed that at present increase In
taxes fails TO b productive because
u increases wsios resistance. and any
further taxation would jcopardtze
tho automouve industry. and there
by defeat liz own purpose By yield
ing less revenue
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09

The automotive Industry h not
. creature Of luxury-ioving demand.
but rather n husky offspring Of ne
cessity.- says a statement issued BY
jacques r. Bicvins. president of
Southern Motors. urging mcrc care
full consideration relative the imposi-
ton Of additional taxation on auto
motive products by legislation
Tho automobile already pays In
federal taxes alone approximately
3i4s.T.o. 600. enough 10 cover the
federal Judiciary. congressional and
executive expenses as well as those
Of tho departments OF interior. com.
mercc. treasury. Justice, labor and
agriculture 0iss.ssz Door plus the
expenses OF the diplomatic and con.
sular service os.seo. 600. Total mo.
tor vehicle taxes. federal. state and
municipal. now equal esis.ooe. 900
annually. or over sss per car.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09

RENTON TEARS DOWN
ROAD SIGNS; CLUB is
SEEKING THE GUILTY

official streets selected By the state
highway department
AT least four delegations from
Renton visited US before the signs
were destroyed and requested that
we send traffic over q route that
would force travelling for more than
half a block along railroad tracks
We explained the matter at that
time.
'Nevcrtheicxs official direction
signs have been removed from At
least three important corners In
Rcnton. forcing the traveller 10 ask
his way.
The responsible citizens Of Rem.
ton should Immediately stamp the
act with dirarprovai and show faith
by rcerecting the signs"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09
HITS '.STICMA"
TAX ON AUTOS
National Auto Chamber Is
For Repeal

WARRINGTON. July s.--Ccnxress
has been asked To abolish the '-stig.
ma" piaDod on automobiles by dis-
criminatory TAXATION.
A stigma tar explains C. C.
Hanch Of thu National Automobile
Chamber Of Commences. IL one levied
before the war on such products az
narcotics. alcoholic liquors and muir.
derous weapons Under the war rev.
enus laws. he Gays. automobiles have
bean placed IN the same class.
This special tsx should be repealed.
Hanch told the Senate Finance COM
mittee.
AT present vs arc the most taxed
Of al Industries We nov have five
main levieG
II. National ana state income tax
- Sales tAxeA
-. Taxes on repair partA
~. State license and registration
fees.
-. Scattering municipal gasoline.
wheel tire and personal property
taxes.
~ tar on motor cars Or motor
trucks h not . tai on luxury. II In
q tar on transportation and on tho
incomes and limited finances OF tho
comparatively poor"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09

lnocnscd over the alleged action OF
Renton citizens In tearing down road
signs because the state highway vas
not made 20 connect with the road
they chose. the Automobile Club Of
Western Washington has been offer
ting q reward Of $50 during the last
week for arrest and conviction VI
the guilty persona
Strong condemnation Of the per.
sons responsible Is attached 10 the
announcement
This organization placed iss Rgns
In order that tho public might travel
with as little discomfort as possible. :"
the club says. I'VE had no slterna-
tive other than TO route the traffic
over the most direct route and the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-09
SAFE IGNITION TESTER

Safety from shock In tasting spark
plugs u offered By this invsauon. II
Ia . od-handied shaft arranged -
that the current may pan from the
spark plug terminal 70 . sap on tho
handle and back thru . projection
TO the spark piug shel1.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-30

court recently, Several weeks ago
Sharp had two wives, and there we're
rumors OF another wife in Sioux
City. Wife No. |. Mrs, Emma Gul.
lick Sharp. obtained a divorce b.
default September II, az Fort
Madison. The court granted per-
mission for either OF the divorced
parties 10 remarry al any time. Out
on bond on the bigamy charge.
Sharp Tuesday asked for a license
to remarry wife No, ,. Mrs. Ruth
Incl Sharp. Upon presentation os
the divorce decree. the license was
issued. So far as known. the re-
marriage has not taken place,
Hotel Rates TO Stick.
Hotel rates are due to remain Al
their present level Tor some time, oil
iieials Of the Northwestern Hotel
Mems association, in the 10Th annual
session At Hotel Fort Des Moines,
stated Wednesday. A concerted ell
fort has been made by travelling men
OF the nation 20 obtain reduction
ir hotel rates, Secretary ]. \. Medlar
stated.
Hotel owners feel that such 4 re-
duction would be their ruin. Busi-
ness is dull. At least ~ per cent
OF the rooms in each hotel are
vacant.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-30
Andrews Urges That
Railroads Be Forced
To Give Square Deal

Washington, Sept. s9.-tspseia.
Telegram, Representative Andrews
returned 10 Washington after a
months visit to his home In Hastings
and Incidentally taking In a numbeF Of
towns in the Fifth district, where he
addressed Rotary and Kiwanis clubs
aud other organizations. Speaking
Of tie farm situation he said:
"The farmers OF Nebraska are uR-
justly oppressed by excessive railroad
rates which should be reduced inn
mcdiately. A few months ago the
roads urged a reduction OF the wages
OF their employees in order that rates
might be reduced. Although wages
were reduced somewhat the roads
have not yet even proposed any re-
duetions OF the rates. That is not
a square deal.
Some say write a law ordering q
reduction OF rates. We have al the
law we need on that subject The
Interstate Commerce commission has
iull authority 10 deal with that sub
ice, and il should be compelled 10
do so in the interest OF the public.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-30
Convict Flees
Prison to Help
His Aged Mother
Des Moines Man Gives Self
Up After Months Absence
When Ordered by Parent
To Do So.

Des Moiues. Ia. Sept 2e.-(Spe-
eial Telegram. because his aged
mother was penniless and needed
his earnings. Frank Brown, convict.
tan away from prison and got a job
IN order 10 support her. This is
the reason, Brown gave James
O'Bfien. assistant county attorney,
when he came in and gave himself
Up Wednesday noon after months
liberty,
"My moths- told me TO come back
and serve my time" he told O'Brien.
"She said she would get along some
how until got out" Brown was
serving a l0-year sentence at Fort
Madison Tor breaking and entering.
Being sent 10 the prison camp near
Give, he could not resist the temp
tation TO come on 10 Des Moines TO
see his mother. he said, and when
he found her in INDECENT eircum-
stances could not bear TO leave her.
Busy Marital Life.
Life changes rapidly for Benia-
b, d.p, indicted for
bigamy III the Polk county district
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-30
Bill Would Prohibit
Impersonating King
Or Queen in Pageant

Washington. Sept. 2o.-Imperson-
ating 4 king or queen in a play,
pageant or carnival would be liable
Ia a fine OF not more than $4,000
and Imprisonment from 10 TO 20
years, under a bill introduced by
Representative Herric, republican.
Oklahoma.
Similar penalties are proposed for
producers who engage some one TO
act the part OF king or queen.
Among half dozen other unusual
measures presented by Representa-.
tive Herric. was a bill designed TO
fix standardized wages for labor in
all vacations and industries" and
standardize prices for all kinds OF
commodities; bill to fix the price
for wheat for the next 10 years at
from Sl.50 to 81 bushel and a res
olution urging the American govern
ment to request France to replace
colored troops in the occupied area
of Germany with white soldiers.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-30

involved in the tariff bin upon al.
tieies other than agricultural prod
Hets. "a do the manufacturing dis
tEiets OF the east, ! shall keep a
watch on the situation and, II !, de-
vslaps the report with reference 10
deieFFlng action on the complete tar
III bill Is well founded. ! shall press
the bill for the extension OF the
time OF the operation OF the emeE-
geney tariff In the same manner that
] did with the original bill when Il
was enacted.
"The bill has done much TO stahl-
lize the values OF farm products. The
imports Of wool have fallen off 10
q minimum and little wheat now
comes in except In bond for shipment
through our boundaries, The flood OF
meats which threatened 10 take our
market entirely away from the pro-
dueer has subsidized. !, Is absolutely
necessary that the provisions OF the
emergency tariff be kept in force.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-30
Road Conditions
trurnished by Omaha Auto Club,

Lincoln Highway. East-Roads good
sssen mile detour west Of Marshal lltown
to one mile east.
u, Lincoln Highway. west-Detour Water
20 to Valley roads good to Kearney
Q. /. D. Hishway-De.our west o.
Asnland; roads good to Lincoln: road
wefk Harvard to Hastings; good to Den
yer.
Highland cutoft-Roads fair.
1. A. Road-Roads fine.
Cornhusker Highway-Roads In excel
burg.
Custer Battlefield Highway-Tour,sts
report this road In good condition with
exception Of Montana, where snow is re-
ported.
George Washington Highway-Under
construction TO Blair; detour over High
read: Highway good to Sioux City.
King OF Trails, North-Roads good to
s,oux City; road work at onawa COM
King Of Trails. sou,h-roliow rhir-
tenth street to Harrison, west on Har-
s,son to Twenty-f fourth street on ac-
eeunt Of construction work in progress; !;
ssee4e fine to Leavenworth: Leavenworth
41kansas City under construction.
slack Hills Traii-Road work to FIRE.
sat; Fremont to Norfolk roads are good.
atver to River Road-Good to Dcs
White Pole Road-Exce,lent to o.s
Paos Grass Road-Good
csad.tion- An IN eHesneHs
..,s.. ,S.s.ther reported much ecolsr a. all