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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1929

Page

2

Hoover Urges Strict Law Enforcement To Preserve Democracy

President Hoover, addressing the Associated Press luncheon in New York, argues that enforcement of all laws is essential to civilization. He cites high crime rates, urges reform of enforcement agencies, and calls for a national commission and greater press responsibility to support lawful conduct.

New York Associated Press Hoover United States Great Britain Federal Administration Bar Associations Crime Commissions

Branson ruling misstates facts say Owens witness

The witness for Owens in the libel suit asserts the Branson opinion is incorrect and adverse to the Yargee Indian heirs. He claims witnesses testified differently than the records show and notes senate court sustained objections to questions about the supreme court and Justice Clark's integrity and conduct regarding reprisals against attorneys.

Owens Yargee Indian Heirs Branson Senate Supreme Court Clark

Petition for Caddo County probe filed in Anadarko

Fifteen Anadarko citizens asked Oklahoma’s Attorney General for a thorough investigation alleging unjust prosecution of A. X. Grace by the Caddo County attorney and a scheme to defraud Grace through collusion with other attorneys. J. Berry King said Oscar Gordon will visit Anadarko to verify any basis for the charges.

Oklahoma City A. X. Grace Caddo County Grace Anadarko Edwin Dabney J. Berry King Oscar Gordon

Defeat for Chang Tsung Chang forces at Ningaichow

General Liu Chen Nien crushed Chang Tsung Chang’s forces in a night engagement at Ningaichow. Chang retreated in disorder toward Chefoo and then toward Dairen, leaving about 25,000 bandit soldiers behind in the north.

Shantung Liu Chang Chefco Chefoo Sahantung China Liu Chen- Nien Ningaichow Chang Tsung Chang Dairen

Closing entertainment Love Lady program April 26 1929

A long listing of school plays songs and acts for a closing program with titles such as The Traveling Photographer Suitor Bold Poor Uncle Ned and A Quiet Family, plus performances by two girls and group of children. Music by Pontotoc County Poultry Association and Snowball and Goldenred participation noted.

Aunt Lucinda the Potters Ned Pontotoc County Poultry Association Snowball Goldenred

Supreme court limits tax court power over ad valorem cases

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that the tax court of reviews cannot determine whether property is subject to a legal ad valorem levy, upholding the old protest rights for banks. The decision clarifies that the tax court may review budgets, valuations by the board of equalization, and county excise board actions, but not the legality of the levy itself.

First National Bank of Guthrie Court of Tax Reviews Supreme Court National Bank First National Bank Logan County United States Supreme Court Oklahoma Tax Court Board of Equalization County Excise Board

Tax Court Lacks Jurisdiction on Ad Valorem Tax Shares

Oklahoma City April 23 The state court of tax reviews lacks power to rule on whether shares of a national bank in Oklahoma are subject to ad valorem tax levy, as the state supreme court affirmed the action of the tax court in denying the tax issue.

Pawnee R. W. Johnson C. E. Davies Pawiee J. T. Craig Johnson W. E. Brady J. L. Potteet J. O. Hudson C. A. Hamilton George Stapleton C. E. Yaley C. W. Swartz E. W. Clark Davies Craig Joe Newell Brent Newell State Bank of Skeedee Newells State Penitentiary Supreme Court Oklahoma City State Court of Tax Reviews Oklahoma State Supreme Court

Postal Inspector Battles Robbers in Chicago Hotel

Chicago April 23 Postal Inspector Evan Jackson fought four robbers over an $18 000 post office heist at the Hawthorn Arms hotel. Jackson was shot three times and may die. Robber suspect Clyde Mackin was wounded and captured. Marion Courtney leaped from a window and was found hurt on the alley. three others escaped. Morris Stein aided in the pursuit.

Stein Jackson Postal Service Mackin Chicago Evan Jackson Hawthorne Arms Hotel Clyde Mackin Marion Courtney Morris Stein

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