Labor Union Leader Talk Sparks City Debate
Thomas Ribble, president of the local federation of labor, spoke to a 225 member meeting about union organization and a proposed wage scale. He defended actions, noted 75 new applications, and said 456 laborers could join. chief of police, sheriff, and many merchants supported the union while some opposed restrictions on hiring nonmembers.
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Ribble Defends Contractor Amid Wage Suit Claims
The discussion centers on Ribble denying intent to trouble the cement workers while admitting responsibility for a lawsuit over unpaid wages. He notes his men advanced money and could not wait for payday, with hours valued at 25 cents. The remarks also criticize contractor Fitzgerald's record.
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Local Gas Company Shares Subscribed and Paid Plan
The article records a Monday night meeting where subscribers signed shares for the Ada Gas Co. capitalized at ten thousand dollars, divided into one thousand shares of ten dollars each, with ten percent due on call and ten percent monthly until paid, upon which stock would be issued. A long list of signatories, including named individuals and groups, is provided.
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Nelson Hawking Sentenced to Forty Years for Child's Murder
Nelson Hawking was sentenced to forty years at hard labor in the McAlester state penitentiary for the murder of six year old Martha Underwood. The crime occurred May 2 at the home of Wilson Tome near Franks, with Hawking drunk and the mother of the child in view. The trial lasted into a night session and jurors, though leaning toward first degree murder, settled on manslaughter with a 40 year term. The case underscores perceived lawlessness in Pontotoc County and the courts as bulwarks of civilization.
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Death of Mrs Robert Lillard Leaves Seven Children
Lovelady community mourns Mrs. Robert Lillard who died Thursday night after two months of illness. She leaves seven children, oldest about 19 and youngest a one month old. Mrs. Lillard to be buried at Frisco today as reported by J F Thompson the Lovelady Newsman. Community crops were said fair with rain reaching Ada area.
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Miss Gladys Torbet Home From Belmont for Family Reunion
Miss Gladys Torbet, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam M Yorbett, arrived from Belmont to attend a reunion at Pretty Home on 17th Street in Ada. Col HW and Mrs Bruce and the Foster family of Ardmore joined the gathering while Messrs Bruce of Pants Valley and Stanley Bruce of Oklahoma City were expected. The family expressed joy at her return and the lively chatter soon filled the home.
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Indictments in Seribney Case to Be Heard Soon
Grand jury delivers indictments in the Seribney case focusing on the Seribner brothers. Indictments tied to the Putnam cave involve Lee Impson and Johnson but not the Seribney group. Trials expected to begin at an early date.
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Fragmentary Want Ad Tease From The News
A partial classified blurb hints at a want ad in the newspaper. The readable text suggests an offer or request but lacks full details or names due to damaged OCR. The line hints readers to check the page for the complete notice.
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