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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1928

Page

4

Germany’s republic endures as Kaiser in exile fades

The piece notes Germany’s ninth republic anniversary with Kaiser Wilhelm still in exile in Holland. Ebert’s presidency, Hindenburg’s oath to uphold the republic, and the public’s adaptation to self-government are highlighted amid jokes about defeated candidates and questions on electors and term lengths.

Germany Kaiser Ebert Wotan Hindenberg German Republic Holland

Oklahoma oil gains offset by declines in other fields

Oil and Gas Journal reports week ending August 11 shows Oklahoma gains mainly in St. Louis-Pearson area and Seminole up about 3 000 barrels, offset by declines in West Texas California Gulf Coast and other fields. Total United States daily production fell 14 291 barrels to 1 993 270.

Tulsa Okla Sminole St. Louis-Pearson Oklahoma West Texas California United States Oil and Gas Journal Hendricks Yates Gulf Coast West Texas Louisiana Arkatoms Texas Panhandle East Mid-Continent USA Istence Rocky Mountain Area

Strike Ballots To Anil Workers In Western Railroads

About 70 000 employees are to receive strike ballots as wage disputes between western railroads and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors lead toward a September 2 deadline for ballot returns. Arbitration failed in the west. the unions seek 18 to 19 percent raises and retention of certain work rules.

Cleveland Brotherhood of Railroad Order A. F. Whitney Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Brotherhoods West Chicago Air Yeaa Whitney The Roads John Williams Federal Board of Mediation

Deh Wrovell Gulshie 16 High Tax Burden Highlight

A fragment notes the slogan Deh Wrovell Gulshie 16 emphasizing the burden of high taxes. The text suggests public concern over tax levels and fiscal strain on residents.

Love County officials defeated in primary election outcomes

Marietta Oklahoma August 9 UP complete returns show James C Mathers and Wes Croy, tied to the Love County National Bank robbery, defeated for county judge and county attorney. James I Goins won the county judge race 1692 to 1401 while B W Jones defeated Croy 1966 to 899. Mathers and Croy had been suspended and later resigned amid ouster proceedings.

Marietta Okla James C. Mathers Wes Croy Love County National Bank James I. Goins University of Oklahoma West Texas Mathers B. W. Jones Croy

Du Pont Donates 50 000 to Democratic Campaign

Pierre S. Du Pont of Wilmington on leave as GM chairman gave 50 000 to the Democratic campaign fund. John J. Raskob, national committee chair, said it is the largest donation this year and defended large gifts as legitimate when used to educate voters about the issues and candidate Smith.

Witch Hole Bromide Harry Miller John Fitts Ada Capitol State Highway Commission House of Representatives New York Pierre S. du Pont Wilmington Del General Motors Corporation Smith Democratic Campaign Fund John J. Raskob National Committee Mr. du Pont John D. Ryan John T. Smith Raskob

Oklahoma newspapers back Hoover amid liquor debate

E K Gaylord publisher of The Daily Oklahoman and The Oklahoma City Times announced that both Democratic papers will back Herbert Hoover. He said they would not join a liquor movement nor campaign to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment, contrasting Smith’s focus on modifying the Volstead Act. The Tulsa Tribune soon endorsed Hoover as well.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Tulsa Tribune Hoover Tulsa World Smith Texas Jim Hogg Tom Campbell E. K. Gaylord Daily Oklahoman The the Times

Contest over Lanham precinct ballot continues in district court

Witnesses testified in the Lanham ballot contest brought by John Thompson who challenged the county commissioner primary results. The election board sustained a demurrer by George Collins Jr s attorney, clearing the way to the district court for possible final outcome.

District Court County Election Board Lanham John Thompson J. F. McKeel Thompson Election Board George Collins, Jr Collins

Woman Denied Divorce in Oklahoma City Case

Selma Massad, 16, was denied temporary alimony as Judge Tom G G Chambers sustained Monier Massad’s objection to jurisdiction. Massad sued for divorce in Oklahoma County district court. her husband fled the state, leaving property in his charge.

Tom Mix Tom Oklahoma Mrs. Mix Lizzie Oklahoma City Selma Massad N. Massad Ardmore Tom G.G. Chambers Monier Massad Oklahoma County

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