Farmers Lose Fight at Muscle Shoals If Ford Offer Rejected
A Senate agriculture committee minority urged acceptance of Henry Ford's offer to buy and lease Muscle Shoals nitrate and power projects. They warned rejection would let Alabama Power secure a monopoly and intensify government losses, arguing Ford lease costs are lower than a broad government ownership program.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Senate Agriculture Committee
Senate
Harris
Nebraska
Ford
Alabama Power Company
Alabama
Ford bid details for Muscle Shoals development revealed
Florence Alabama August 4 Henry Ford's July 8 1921 bid for Muscle Shoals outlined an outright 5 million purchase of nitrate plants 1 and 2 plus about 1.68 million yearly rental as interest on water power rights. It also proposed government reimbursements of 40 million for Wilson Dam and 8 million for Dam No 3.
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Florence
Ala
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Wilson Dam
Tennessee River
Shoals
Muscle Shoals Canal
State of
Alabama
Knox Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Woman
A. E. Haskins of west Knox was arrested Thursday by Sheriff Bob Duncan and Deputy J. B. Chapman on an assault with attempted rape complaint. He remained in county jail Friday as charges were prepared. A neighbor reports he entered the house late Thursday and attacked the woman. her husband was away.
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A. E. Haskins
Knox
Bob Duncan
J. B. Chapman
Hugh F. Harhis
Haskins
Ada
China’s Telegraph Network Reported At Fifty Thousand Miles
The update notes China’s telegraph system spanning about 50 000 miles with extensive reach across coastal and inland regions. Officials praise coverage for commerce and government messaging while facing modernization needs and maintenance challenges.
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China
Lovelady and Waner Highlight Ada Personal Notes
Mrs. J G Lovelady of Stonewall visited Ada yesterday to handle errands. Paul Waner, local pitching ace, is with the Gainesville club this summer and will be in Ada to pitch in remaining games of the season.
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Paul Waner
Gainesville
Ada
Captain Hargis Heads to Oklahoma and Texas Visit
Capt. S. H. Hargis departed today for Ringling Oklahoma for a 15 day stay before spending time in Gainesville Texas as guest of his daughter. On return he will visit Lindsay Chickasha and El Reno.
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S. H. Hargis
Ringling
Oklahoma
Gainesville
Texas
Lindsay
Chickasha
el Reno
Patterson Visit Spreads Across County Towns
E. P. Patterson and his wife of Oklahoma City are visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Patterson in this city for several days and are now in Vanoss with Mrs. Patterson's parents. They are accompanied by Clara and Bonnie Patterson.
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E. P. Patterson
Oklahoma City
P. H. Patterson
Vanoss
Mrs. Patterson
Clara
Bonnie Patterson
Vaughan Pastor Leaves For Hale Missouri Visit
Ray Vaughan pastor of the Christian church at Haileyville and college student in Enid departs this afternoon for a short stay at his old home in Hale Missouri after a visit with his uncle T. E. Vaughan and family in this city.
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Ray Vaughan
The
Christian Church
Haileyville
Enid
Hale
Missouri
T. E. Vaughan
Widespread Rain Benefits County Crops
Reports say last Thursday’s rain was general across the county. Crops benefited from the moisture after heat in recent days. Garden plants will gain from the rainfall. Temperatures today fell compared with the past week.
Plans for memorial hall on South Townsend avenue
Plans for the Ada post American Legion memorial hall on South Townsend avenue will return to the city this week after review by architects for minor changes. This clears the way for city commissioners to let a contract and begin building work.
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South Townsend Avenue
Ada
American Legion
Whitwell Heads to Norman and Edmond on Business Trip
Rev. E. O. Whitwell pastor of the Presbyterian church departed today for a business trip covering Norman Oklahoma City and Edmond to conduct church affairs and meet local contacts.
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E. O. Whitwell
The
Presbyterian Church
Norman
Oklahoma City
Edmond
Ball couple to spend weeks in Colorado Springs and Denver
Rev and Mrs J B Ball plan to depart Monday for Colorado Springs and Denver where they will stay two or three weeks.
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J. B. Ball
Colorado Springs
Denver
Colo
Man arraigned on assault to rape charge
A. E. Haskins was arraigned Friday before Justice of the Peace H. J. Brown on an assault to rape charge. His preliminary hearing was scheduled for August 14, and he could not make bond.
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A. E. Haskins
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
Parker Family Heads West on Overland Trip
Mr and Mrs O E Parker and their sons Clifton and Oscar left today for Colorado and other western states for several days of visiting. They will travel overland.
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O. E. Parker and Sons
Clifton
Oscar
Colorado
W. Bolen
Mrs. S J Criss Dies in Fort Worth
Announcement received this afternoon states Mrs. S J Criss sister of Sherwood Hill of this city died this morning at her Fort Worth home. Funeral services will be held Monday. She was well known in Ada.
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S. J. Criss
Sherwood Hill
Fort Worth
Texas
Ada
Bolen Family Leaves Overland For Ral Weeks
W. Bolen and wife with two daughters drive out Monday heading overland for several weeks.
Lucas family and Alma Rogers head west from Vinita
A. A. Lucas and his family with Miss Alma Rogers of Vinita depart for an overland trip to Denver Salt Lake City and other western points.
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A. A. Lucas
Alma Rogers
Vinita
Denver
Salt Lake City
Nance Family Takes Overland Trip to Three Southwest States
Mr and Mrs G E Nance and their son Bennett departed last week for Arkansas Colorado and New Mexico planning to be away several weeks.
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G. E. Nance
Bennett
Overland
Arkansas
Colorado
New Mexico
Carpenter Family Plans Move to Holdenville Home
R. E. Carpenter and his family departed for Holdenville to establish a new residence where Carpenter will serve as examiner for the Exchange Trust Company of Tulsa.
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R. E. Carpenter
Holdenville
Mr. Carpenter
The
Exchange Trust Company of
Tulsa
Rev W A Roach Visits Chickasha Brother
Reverend W. A. Roach and his family of Chickasha are in the city visiting his brother H. B. Roach and family at the South Townsend avenue home. Rev. Roach is pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Chickasha.
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W. A. Roach
Chickasha
City
H. B. Roach
South Townsend Avenue
Rev. Roach
First Presbyterian Church
Family visit from Chilton Texas to Ada
Mrs. Maryle Goelzer and her family from Chilton Texas are visiting her mother Mrs. Mary T. Keirsey at 316 East Fourteenth Street in Ada. They traveled overland to Ada for the visit.
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Maryle Goelzer
Chilton
Texas
Mary T. Keirsey
East Fourteenth Street
Ada Overland
Plumly Visit From Fort Worth Plans Colorado Trip
Mr and Mrs C W Plumly of Fort Worth Texas arrived Sunday for a visit with Mr and Mrs M C Grigsby of 210 East Twelfth Street Mrs Plumly formerly Mrs Anna Ingram of this city and mother of Mrs Grigsby They will visit several days then travel to Porter and on to Colorado
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C. W. Plumly
Fort Worth
Texas
M. C. Grigsby
East Twelfth Street
Mrs Ward Injured in Collision Near Wynnewood
Mrs. John Ward and two sons from 431 West Sixteenth street traveled to Wynnewood with Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Melton of Konawa for a few days. They plan to visit Turner Falls. A second car struck Mrs. Ward’s vehicle tearing off a wheel injuring her.
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John Ward
West Sixteenth Street
Wynnewood
O. A. Melton
Konawa
Turner Falls
Miss Isyl Hays and B L Esque Married at Vaness Area Home
Miss Isyl Hays who formerly lived two miles east of Vaness and B L Esque of Francis wed at the home of Mr and Mrs Newton Trout at 231 East Fourteenth Street. Rev C C Morris of the First Baptist Church officiated on Sunday morning.
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Isyl Hays
Vaness
B. L. Esque
Francis
Newton Trout
East Fourteenth Street
Cc. C. Morris
First Baptist Church
Intimate Friends Attend Brief Burial at Francis Home
A small group of intimate friends gathered for a private service and plan to reside at Francis following the death of Mr. Esque.
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Francis
Mr. Esque
Desert Suspect Nabbed by City Officers
Willie Tevis, alleged army deserter, was arrested Monday by city officers at Roff and returned under guard to Fort Sill, following Tuesday's Daily report.
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Willie Tevis
Roff
Fort Sill
Sime leaves for Sulphur for wife’s health
F. C. Sime traveled to Sulphur today to accompany Mrs. Sime on a health treatment stay expected to last several days.
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F. C. Sime
Mrs. Sime
Lingle Convicted in Justice Court for Drunken Carrying Weapon
L. H. Lingle was found guilty in justice court on charges of drunkenness and carrying a weapon. He was committed to the county jail after failing to pay a fine and costs totaling $46.50.
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L. H. Lingle
Justice Court
Man Pleads Guilty to Gun Carrying Charge
Roy F. Upchurch and Francis appeared before Justice H. J. Brown on Monday and pleaded guilty to a gun carrying charge. Upchurch was fined $25 plus costs.
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Roy F. Upchurch
Francis
H. J. Brown
Dale Merritt Visits Enroute to Sulphur for Weeks
Dale Merritt of Coalgate passed through the city yesterday while traveling to Sulphur where he plans to spend several weeks.
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Dale Merritt
Coalgate
Sulphur
Lawrence King Granted Army Chance After Theft Charge
Lawrence King, a juvenile, was charged with stealing a pistol from A. G. Winn. He was released Monday by Justice of the Peace H. J. Brown on a petition to allow him to join the U S Army.
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Lawrence King
A. G. Winn
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
U. S. Army
Nar cotics charge arrest bond set for Ferguson
Bob Ferguson posted a 1500 dollar bond Monday before Justice of the Peace H. J. Brown for appearance at a later hearing on a narcotics charge.
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Bob Ferguson
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
Local Resident Dies Near Ada
T. L. Hudson of two miles southwest of Ada died at his home on Monday afternoon. Funeral services are planned for today with burial in Rosedale Cemetery this afternoon.
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T. L. Hudson
Ada
Rosedall Cemetery
J W Cornes Enters Ada Hospital for Treatment
J W Cornes of Stonewall has entered Ada hospital for treatment according to district notices. He seeks medical care and will be admitted for evaluation and ongoing procedures as needed by staff.
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J. W. Cornes
Stonewall
Ada Hospital
James Patterson Improves After Tonsillitis Operation
James Patterson underwent a tonsillitis operation at the hospital Saturday and is showing signs of improvement.
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James Patterson
Birth of a Girl Named for Prof and Mrs Davis Family
A girl was born Monday to Prof. and Mrs. Edward Davis of 1018 East Eighth Street. The birth adds a new member to the Davis household.
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Edward Davis
East Eighth Street
Gowing Couple Welcome New Daughter at East Main Street
Tuesday birth to Mr and Mrs J C Gowing of 825 East Main Street announces the arrival of a baby girl.
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J. C. Gowing
East Main Street
Baby Roy Jr Born to Mr and Mrs Roy Phillips
A baby boy was born to Mr Roy Phillips and Mrs Phillips at their home on Eighteenth and Turner Avenue. The newborn has been named Roy Jr and joins the family with happiness in the local community.
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Roy Phillips
Eighteenth and
Turner Avenue
Roy Jr
Steedman Man Pleads Guilty to Drunken Charge
Dr. C. C. Standridge pled guilty before Justice H. J. Brown to being drunk in Steedman. He was fined $10 plus costs.
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C. C. Standridge
Steedman
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
Morris and Family Attend Falls Creek Baptist Camp
Rev. C. C. Morris and wife Mrs. Sam A. McKeel and daughter Grace left yesterday for Falls Creek to attend the annual Baptist encampment. They expect to be away about ten days.
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C. C. Morris
Sam A. McKeel
Grace
Falls Creek
Westbrook Family Vacation Plans Extend to Dallas and Austin
J. W. Westbrook and family expect to depart tomorrow for Sulphur and Turner Falls for a few days outing. They will then continue to Dallas and Austin to resume their vacation.
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J. W. Westbrook
Turner Falls
Dallas
Austin
Ladies to Turner Falls Trip in Ar Buckle Mountains
A party including Misses Ida Salin and Christine Williams and Mrs. S. E. Dunham of the city along with Miss Jane Goodwin of Stratford and others left by land for Turner Falls in the Ar Buckle mountains for a brief outing. They expect later in the week to be joined by Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Thusen.
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Ida Salin
Christine Williams
Norman
S. E. Dunham
Jane Goodwin
Stratford
Turner Falls
Arbuckle Mountains
C. M. Thusen
Trainmen Fired Upon After Notices Warn Coal Carriers
A coal train from Paducah Kentucky to Carbondale Illinois on the Illinois Central was fired upon near Carbondale after signs read quit hauling scab coal were posted along the line. The engineer, fireman, and brakeman reported shots struck the cab as the train halted beneath the windows. Coal from non union fields in western Kentucky is being moved via Paducah and Carbondale.
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Carbondale, Ill
Padukah Ky
Carbondale Ill
Illinois Central Railroad
Kentucky
Illinois Central
Padukah
Carbondale
G O P Nominates C T Barney for District Judge
In Pontotoc county primary the Republicans nominated C T Barney for district judge with 321 votes to 308 for U G Winn. It marks one of the first competitive county GOP contests since statehood.
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Ey Te S
Pontotoc County
C. T. Barney
Barney
U. G. Winn
Local Pairings Reported in Ada and Nearby Towns
A list of young couples from Ada and surrounding areas includes J T M Vandergriff with Alice Stephens and Lee Richards with Idabel M Holt. Others feature Fred Price with Lillian Grove, Dan W Goodwin with Ruby Finley, B L Esque with Issy Lee Hayes, John Gunter with Eula Belle Birchfield, and Rogers with Mary Alice Wea.
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M. R. Vandergriff
Ada
Alice Stephens
Vanoss
Fred Price
Frisco
Lillian Grove
Dan W. Goodwin
Ruby Finley
Francis
B. L. Esque
Issy Lee Hayes
Eula Belle Birchfield
Ada. Rogers
Mary Alice
Wea
Death sentences for 14 social revolutionists in Moscow trial
The revolutionary tribunal in Moscow handed death to 14 of 24 social revolutionists charged with high treason. Several defendants were informers. others were acquitted or sentenced to prison. The trial featured extended speeches, interruptions, and dramatic courtroom clashes with armed guards. Foreign counsel protested, and demonstrations demanded the defendants' deaths on June 20.
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Moscow
Revolutionary Tribunal
Emil Vandervelde
Amsterdam Internationale
Russia
Herr Liebknecht
Carl Liebknecht
Genoa
Volodarsky
Archangel
Leninev
Trotsky
Gregory Rattner
Eugene Rattner
Alexander
Reds
Constituent Assembly
Cement Worker Bert Greer in Critical Brain Illness
Bert Greer of the Oklahoma Portland Cement company remains in serious condition at his West Fourteenth Street home due to brain trouble. Police had arrested him during December 1920 Christmas shopping after beating him with a revolver. doctors declined to confirm a link to his illness.
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Bert Greer
Oklahoma Portland Cement Company
West Fourteenth Street
Geer
Greer
French Penalties Over German War Debt In France
Paris Aug. 5 The French government ordered penalties against Germany for failure to pay postwar debt interest. German property in France is sequestered and some war loss payments to Germany are suspended in Lorraine under a 1921 Franco German agreement. No military action involved.
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Paris
France
Germany
Loraine
National overseer to tour Oklahoma on farm problems
Oklahoma City reports O. L. Martin national overseer of the National is touring the state addressing agricultural groups on farm problems. He delivered an address at year July 31 in El Reno and planned stops at Kingfisher Wednesday Tiley Lawton Mills County Saturday with dates and places to follow.
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Oklahoma City
O. L. . Martin
el. Reno
Kingfisher
Tiley
Lawton
Mills County
Sacred Well Sinks at Chichen Itza Yields Offerings
At Chichen Itza in the Yucatan a sacred sinking well has yielded artifacts and offerings embedded in the mud. The finds include unusually beautiful objects and evidence of ritual sacrifices associated with the site.
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Chichenitza
Cocstes
Cotton Weevil Damage Shown in Ada Area Stalks
Hardy Dial displays cotton stalks from T. A. Starritt and Jim Greer fields northwest of Ada. Stalks hold 12 to 15 bolls and show divergence between dragged and undragged crops, with Dial noting worse weevil damage in undragged plants.
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Hardy Dial
T. A. Starritt
Jim Greer
Ada
Frederick Community Day Sets Aug 17 Program
Frederick prepares for a city fairgrounds gathering with rural boys and girls clubs featured. Speakers from A and M College will attend, with County Agents S D Johnson and Eva Mosteller arranging events. John B Wilson will address attendees.
Centennial exchange on attending Methuselah event
Back to Methuselah North features a brief exchange where West says he hopes to attend the next cen tennial celebration, though not the current one. The dialogue hints at anticipation for future events.
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Methuselah
West
Escaped Patient Confesses to Guard in Camp
A patient escaped from an asylum was found in earnest talk with a colored guard at a military camp. Signs hidden by the maniac led attendants to capture him, and the guard’s tremor revealed the truth. The guard admitted relief after realizing he had been talking with a fellow crazy person.
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Frm
Yassir
Ardmore celebrates thirty fifth birthday with community gatherings
Ardmore marked its 35th birthday on July 29 with no formal program but multiple organizations held special meetings. Veteran residents recalled Ardmore’s early dog-tent and whistle-station days and noted the town’s growth to a population near 20 000.
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Ardmore
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Dial
A. T. Watson
Normal
Fine Valley
Byrd’s Mill Road
Byrds Mill Creek
Consolidated
Fitzhugh
Running Creek
Fitzhof Roff
Ada On
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