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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
1
The article profiles Thomas P. Gore, a young Lawton congressman, and his ascent toward the United States Senate alongside Owen to shape Oklahoma’s destiny in national politics. It notes patriotic displays and civic support surrounding his career.
Updated unofficial results from 1249 of 2700 precincts show Scott Ferris at 54,908 and Thomas P. Gore at 41,691 in the Democratic senatorial nomination race, Ferris ahead by 23,217. Earlier tallies from 1445 precincts also favored Ferris with 72,480 to Gore’s 47,784.
Paris reports French and British military experts warn of fast evacuation of Warsaw within two or three days and possible move of the Polish government to Cracow. The River Bug defense line is gone, armistice talks appear unlikely, and a Minsk meeting is planned.
Marion Ohio August 3 Senator Warren G Harding during a front porch stop between conferences rolled up his sleeves and printed the first page of a campaign document as 24 Wayne County Republicans watched motion picture cameras recorded the moment.
In a telegram to every local union President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America ordered striking miners in Indiana and Illinois to return to work. The nationwide directive aimed to end the stoppage across all districts and sectors of the mines.
AP reports 28 of 31 precincts in Tulsa give Thraves 1238 and Echols 479 for corporation commissioner. N R Graham 1589 and Guthrey 855 lead for county representative.
One of two airplanes on the New York to San Francisco aerial mail route arrived at Cheyenne on the night of Aug 4 and set out for East Lake City this morning. The second aircraft is scheduled to depart tomorrow.
Marion Ohio August 4 Senator Harding's front porch pace continues as managers weigh travel ideas. Proposals include speeches in major eastern and midwestern cities and trips to the Pacific and Atlantic coasts and as far south as Tennessee, but no decision has been made.
Future wheat, after the food control act expired on May 31, sold in St. Louis for a minimum of 2.21 a bushel. December wheat closed at 2.14 and 9 cents below yesterday's finish.
Section 186 of the Revised Laws of Oklahoma 1910 requires all parties butchering stock or purchasing hides to maintain records of marks brands color and buyer details. Butchers must also record age and sex of the animal and retain hides horns and ears for five days in warm weather or ten days in winter, with fines from 25 to 200 dollars for violations.
Unofficial returns show Ferris leading Gore for U S Senate in Ada and Ferris ahead in Pontotoc County for representative. Crawford Duncan Franklin Erwin Brents Stephens Laughlin win various county offices as race results continue to trickle in.
The Allen oilfield remains active with drilling continuing through the summer. Wells by Tide Oil Co and partners report 25 barrel outcomes and progress toward the northwest. Notable activity includes Shooting well No 19 on Case farm and Well No 4 on Gray farm with other operations underway on Harris, John Gilmore, and Coleman parcels.
The Cunarder Mauretania, famed fastest liner, has reduced speed from 27 to 22 knots to conserve coal. The cut aims to stretch fuel efficiency while maintaining service levels on Atlantic crossings.
Colner House remains a force in Texas political circles with ongoing activity and influence. The article highlights persistent engagement, committee work, and strategic involvement across state issues.
Oklahoma County results show Ferris leading with 7 110 votes and Gore at 2 160 across 47 of 89 precincts including Oklahoma City. Local officials report countywide results pending full tally.
Official returns from Pawhuska indicate Ferris leads Gore by 212 to 90 in wards two three and four and precinct two of ward one totals. Unofficial tallies from seven outlying precincts add Ferris 112 to Gore 37, suggesting a four to one statewide margin for Ferris.
Bartlesville report notes Welty strong at home with nine precincts counted out of thirty four in Wash- area.
Gore surpasses 219 votes in Ferris and Welty shows strong GOP support as Republican candidate for senator, tallying more votes than all other candidates combined in the county race.
Scattering returns show Ferris leading in Caddo and Pontotoc with 1 149 and 598 votes respectively while Gore trails. In Grady and Pontotoc Thomas accrues 542 and 463 votes and Jones 310 and 352 respectively with Ferris also tallying 500 in Caddo.
In Adair county Ferris trails Gore with 437 to 551 votes across seven precincts. In Pottawatomie county thirty four of sixty three precincts reported Ferris 1 891 Gore 1 674. Diego de Amalgro noted as a founder of Panama is described as a Spanish foundling.
Chicago August 4 The Federal Grand Jury investigating recent railroad strikes will report at 2 30 this afternoon. The jury has returned indictments against 41 leaders in the strike including John Gruno and Harold Redding presidents of the Chicago Yardmen's Association and United Engine Men's Association and 39 of their associates arrested last April.
A soda clerk asks if the druggist has taken something and recalls the plumber who fixed frozen water pipes last Christmas visiting to fill a prescription. The brief vignette hints at revenge mixed with a domestic mishap and a casual remark about medicine.
Oklahoma City reports show R. E. Echols leading by a wide margin in renomination bids for the corporation commission. O. R. Thraves trails as Echols’ closest opponent though none of Echols’ rivals show real strength in early tallies. Voter turnout for corporation commissioner races appears lighter than for the gubernatorial contest.
Washington August 3 readjustment of the whole rate structure of the national transportation system began with plans to implement by September 1 freight passenger Pullman excess baggage and milk rate increases authorized last Saturday by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Carriers will present requests for interstate rate advances while tariff experts work on the general schedule. Alfred S. Thom said intrastate advances would be made to state commissions and would not enlarge road gross income per the Federal commission decision.
The speaker thanks supporters for a great victory and urges electing Cox and Roose velt while praising loyal county and precinct friends. He states victory is certain, aims to carry national state and county tickets, and pledges to uphold state and national honor.
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