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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1928
Page
4
A Oklahoma newspaper column surveys national tariffs, post office sales in the South, a Mississippi grand jury case, and local Oklahoma export data. It discusses Mexico's dictators, Obregon Calles and potential moves toward a Mussolini-like rule, and reflects on democracy in Mexican society amid revolutions.
Harlows Weekly notes editorials urging voters to support Initiated Bill No 100 in the August primary. The Norman Tribune summarizes that under current law refunds only go to those who sue, while the bill would guarantee refunds to all taxpayers and prevent extra levies on the poor.
The fourth district faces a heated Democratic nomination while others lack opposition. Tom D. McKeown, longtime representative, is praised for government know how, district ties, and cabinet access. He seeks one more term, expecting Democrats to re nominate him based on experience and cross party respect.
L. E. Franklin, candidate for Court Clerk in Intotoe County Oklahoma, asks voters to go to the polls on August 7 and support the candidate they feel should hold the office. He praises opponents, emphasizes democracy, and promises courteous service regardless of the outcome.
Ada Independents lost 5 to 4 in ten innings at Broken Bow Sunday, completing a three game series after winning the first two games at Idabel. George Morrison held Broken Bow to five hits with a late homer tying the score in the ninth. Paul Young starred at third as Ada’s outfield played well. attendance was the season high. The teams schedule two games here next Sunday and Monday.
The case against Jose de Leon Toral, 23, the art student who killed President Elect Alvaro Obregon, is prepared for the courts. Toral may be sent to San Anglo district court or possibly to Mexico City, with police seeking a civil trial over a military one.
Hastings Oklahoma July 30. The Oklahoma National Bank of Hastings was robbed of about $1000 by two masked men who held up cashier J. R. Reynolds and escaped with a third man in two cars. Officers believe they backed into Texas after leaving Hastings as a sheriff’s posse forms to pursue.
Members of Southeastern Oklahoma churches in 5th district prepare for a six day encampment at Prices Falls near Davis from August 21 to 26. The theme is The Restoration of the Apostolic Church with daily messages by S. Lappin and district ministers. Activities include swimming hiking tennis and conference periods with a $1 registration fee and free dormitories for attending youths.
A. B. Monroney president of an Oklahoma City furniture firm shot himself in the basement of his store amid a two weeks illness from sunstroke while playing golf. He left a note to his family citing despondency and fear for his health. Funeral services likely to be held Wednesday, per family.
Samuel W. Reid, called Northern California's alimony martyr, starts a fourth year in jail for not paying court ordered alimony. Judge Claude F. Plurkitt offered modification options if Reid paid arrears and sought change, but Reid refused, insisting he will stay jailed rather than yield.
John J. Raskob, chairman of the Democratic National Committee and member of Philadelphia’s Union League club, became a member of the National Democratic Club of New York. He was proposed by club president George J. Atwell after offering to resign from the Philadelphia group if his membership caused embarrassment.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Democratic convention endorsed Gov. Alfred E. Smith's stance on prohibition. It rejected a floor proposal to add a clause requiring stricter liquor enforcement before backing Smith's position.
In Okemah on July 28, a double barreled shotgun believed used to shoot S. J. Peters, a Black Democratic politician of Boley, was found under the house of George Perry, a local justice of the peace. The firearm had one shell discharged and buckshot matching Peters injuries. The trail followed Midnight Sun, a police dog owned by W. S. Gragg. Perry and several Black residents are jailed. Peters shows slight improvement and may recover.
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