Drunken Driver Injures Frisco Fireman in Francis
Daily Ivy Neil, a Frisco railroad fireman, is seriously hurt at his home after being struck by a car in Francis yesterday afternoon. The driver C B Harrison, a Francis garage man, was reportedly drunk and speeding about 40 mph. He fled the scene but was later caught and will face trial in Francis court.
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Frisco
Francis
Neil
Ritchie
C. B. Harrison
Harrison
Pontotoc Custom Gin Reports Big Year and Dividends
Ada Oklahoma’s Pontotoc Custom Gin posts a strong year with over 5000 bales of cotton, wages of 316,000 dollars, and two 40 percent dividends totaling 18,400 dollars. Officers elected include R Best as president and J W Balthrop as manager, with directors J D Chandler L D Brandon and W H Brumley.
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Oklahoma
Ada
R. Best
I. R. Gilmore
J. B. Parker
J. W. Balthrop
J. D. Chandler
L. D Brandon
W. H. Brumley
Ada to Host Tupelo in Sunday Baseball Clash
Ada baseball officials Managers Summer Jones and James M Coleman announced a game with Tupelo next Sunday at 3 pm. Tupelo comprises ranchers business and professional men and seeks strong play after last year beating Allen and Coalgate. Tom Grant manages Tupelo. Ada aims to improve on last week’s loss to Konawa.
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Ada
Tupelo
Summer Jones
James M. Coleman
Allen
Coalgate
Konawa
Tom Grant
Ansas Gets In Mob Column
Mulberry Kansas reports a mob of 1000 plus stormed the jail and hanged an unknown black man accused of assaulting a white woman to a telephone pole. The coroner's inquest findings will guide actions. Attorney General Hopkins, per Governor Allen, seeks prosecutions. A 16 year old boy aided capture near the state line. the woman identified the man.
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Mulberry
Kans
Kansas
R. J. Hopkins
Allen
Theodore N. Vail Dies in Baltimore At Johns Hopkins
Theodore N. Vail chairman of the board of AT&T died at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore from complications of diseases and kidney troubles after being brought from Jekyll Island Ga in his private car. Physicians regarded his condition as serious and not unexpected.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Theodore N. Vail
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Vail
Jekyll Island
Democratic head of Cook County dies in Chicago
Roger S. Sullivan, 59, longtime Cook County Democratic leader and prominent figure in state and national politics, died at his Chicago home of bronchial pneumonia after a month of illness. He recently returned from Hot Springs and Palm Beach and had conferred with political leaders in Washington. Sullivan planned to enter the San Francisco Democratic National Convention as Illinois delegation leader of fifty eight, aiming for this to be his final public appearance.
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Chicago
Roger S. Sullivan
Cook County
Sullivan
Hot Springs
Ark
Palm Beach
Fla
Washington
San Francisco
Illinois
Car of Fords Arrives at Local Ford Dealer
W. E. Harvey, the local Ford agent, announced the arrival of a batch of 5 passenger Ford cars today. He noted the unprecedented demand has pushed orders three to four months ahead, and urged prospective buyers to get in line to secure one.
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W. E. Harvey
Ford
Harvey
The Lily Scent at Midnight
A field note notes the lily plant releasing its strongest fragrance at midnight. The observation highlights a regal floral scent pattern tied to nocturnal bloom timing and fragrance intensity.
Ada Gains 84.2 Percent Population in Ten Years
Census bureau reports Ada’s population rising from 4,349 to 8,012, a 3,663 increase. City pride grows as residents note steady progress without oil boom effects, highlighting agriculture, livestock, and manufacturing as Ada’s main base.
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Ada
Census Bureau
Oklahoma
Ferris Analyzes Relief Measure
Representative Scott Ferris of Oklahoma outlines four main provisions of soldiers relief legislation land settlement aid home aid vocational training and adjusted compensation He also argues against direct taxation to fund the program and urges a long term equitable financing approach to avoid burdening taxpayers now
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Washington, D. C
Scott Ferris
Oklahoma
Home Aid
Ferris
Ways and Means
Committee
Congress
Ada Hosts Gratitude For Hospitality At Track Meet
President Gordon extends thanks to Ada citizens for hospitality during the recently concluded track meet. He notes the event was highly praised by visitors and organizers, with smooth handling of a large crowd and rooms in short supply. Gratitude is given to the Auxiliary of the Chamber of Commerce and others who aided, with over five hundred contestants entered.
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Gordon
Ada
Normal School
Chamber of Commerce
J. M. Gordon
Ada Population Grows By Over Three Thousand Since 1910
Washington April 20 1920 editor of Ada News Ada Oklahoma acknowledges Ada's population rise to eight thousand twelve from five thousand three hundred and fifty two in 1910 a growth of three thousand six hundred sixty two eight four and two tenths percent T P Gore
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Washington
Tor Ada News
Ada
Oklahoma
Cepxas
Ada J
T. P. Gore
Road Bond Issue Coming Up Again
Governor J B A Robertson moves to submit a $75,000,000 statewide road bond to Oklahomans. A local politician expressed misgivings saying voters previously rejected $50,000,000 and doubt support for a larger bond. He urged listening to the people’s wishes and noted counties are already pursuing local road projects.
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J. B. A. Robertson
Oklahoma
Robertson
Pontotoc
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma governor weighs road bond plan vote option
Governor Robertson, in Oklahoma City, says a state bond issue of 75 million dollars for road building could be put to a direct vote or delayed until next winter’s legislature. He plans meetings or letters to county leaders to gauge sentiment before choosing a course.
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Oklahoma City
Robertson
Good Reads
Business Houses Scarce Force Ada Booterie Departure
The Ada business district again shows a shortage of suitable buildings. The Booterie at 112 West Main will cease operations on May 1 and move stock to McAlester due to inability to secure a new space. The building owner Higgins and Mays will replace it with a show store soon.
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Ada
Booterie
West Main Street
R. A. Nelson
McAlester
Our City
Higgins and
Mays
House Cuts Expenditures on Railroad Administration
Washington April 19 The house appropriation committee reduced thirty million dollars from the four hundred twenty million dollars requested by the railroad administration to wind up its affairs The revised appropriation totals one billion seven hundred eighty million dollars for the railroad administration as a whole.
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House
Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Administration
Fluctuation in Cotton 2 Cent Rule Clarified in NY
New York April 17. The Federal Bureau of Markets and New York Cotton Exchange officials released correspondence clarifying that the 2 cent daily fluctuation limit for futures may not be suspended again for maturing contracts. The March period pause was to avoid delivery disputes, with exchange vice president Leopold S. Bache denying any loophole for avoiding penalties.
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Associated Press
New York
Federal Bureau of Markets
New York Cotton Exchange
South
Bureau of Markets
Leopold S. Bache
Exchange
George Livingston
Livingston
A P Brown Company Moves to New West Main Quarters
The A P Brown Company has moved from 113 West Main to 104 West Main in Ada. The building has been refitted to suit the firm's needs with a rear deck being finished for millinery and dressmaking. Mr Brown is in New York purchasing goods to expand the stock, and a rest room is being provided, making the establishment one of the best appointed in Ada and the region.
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A. P. Brown Company
West Main
Wacker
Brown Company
Brown
New York
Ada
Rumor Says Ada Editor Revives Old Menace Paper
Harlow's Weekly reports Marvin Brown, owner and editor of the Ada Evening News, is said to have reorganized the old anti-Catholic newspaper the Menace at Aurora, Missouri, while remaining at Ada. The Menace once circulated over a million copies weekly, its plant burned and plans disrupted about a year ago.
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Marvin Brown
Ada Evening News
the Menace
Aurora
Ada
Brown
Harlow
Mexico in State of Revolution
Heua Prient Sonora April 22 reports conferences between General Calles and eastern military leaders in Sonora amid a secession movement. Calles arrival delayed then expected today for talks with the Federal Commission. Reports said Carranza planned action on the Chihuahua border with Federal troops sighted near a mountain pass. Sonora forces were sent to guard passes near the border.
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Sonora
Calles
Callies
Federal Commission
San Antonio
Carranza
Chihuahua
J. Pina
Ada Judge Arden L Bullock Returns to Roff
Judge Arden L Bullock of the firm Bullock and Orr moves from Ada to Roff to head the practice of E S Kerr who retires. A former Ada district attorney elected county wide, he served until 1918 then joined the YMCA and spent a year with the Italian army on the Austrian front. He will keep Ada offices and his family stays through the school term.
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Arden L. Bullock
Bullock & Orr
Ada
Roff
E. S. Kerr
Judge Bullock
Odd Fellows Entertainment At Stonewall Lodge
Ada Odd Fellows journeyed to Stonewall Lodge for an evening gathering yesterday. The initiatory work was performed by the Ada contingent and Stonewall hosted with ample refreshments, earning praise from attendees for the reception. Among those present were H. C. Evans Roy White C. H. Martin Joe Tobias Tobe Wardlow Bill Witcher and several others whose names weren’t listed.
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Ada
Stonewall
Stonewall Lodge
H. C. Evans
Roy White
C. H. Martin
Joe Tobias
Food Prices Rise In Ada And Pontotoc County
C W Zorn of Ada Seed and Feed notes a weekly rise with flour up 50 cents per barrel and corn 16 cents per bushel. He cites food scarcity and lower acreage as causes and warns further increases if conditions persist. A wholesale flour mill report on crops and markets is provided for publication.
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Ada
Pontotoc County
C. W. Zorn
Ada Seed and Feed Company
The
News Today
Zorn
Winter Wheat Loss Reported In Government Study
Oklahoma City April 15 1920 government crop report dated April 8 shows winter wheat at 75.6 percent vs 85.2 in December and 89.5 ten year average. Total winter wheat crop estimated at 483,617,000 bushels, down from last year’s 731,636,000. Shortage for coming year around 284,019,000 bushels. No wheat price guarantee amid push to remove government from wheat and flour sectors. Grain interests seek futures trading as contracts with millers expire July 15. Market outlook hints at sharp upturn if railroad strike settlement boosts demand and flour revival.
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Oklahoma City
Congress
Barnes
Grain Corporation
Mr. Barnes
Judge Bolen to Speak on State Rights at Ada Streets
Judge J. W. Bolen will address the public on state rights and centralized government in Ada on Saturday afternoon. The talk begins at 2 30 P M at the Grollow corner with friends having urged the speaker for some time. Local want ads promote the event.
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Judge Bolen
Ada
J. W. Bolen
thegRollow Corner
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Mexico
Iit Meinen
Ada News
New Jersey
Ada Weekly News
Ada, Oklahoma
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