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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
3
The State Department told the Mexican government of vigorous representations regarding the capture and detention of two American army aviators by bandits who demanded fifteen thousand dollars in ransom. A full statement with details and representations was promised for release to the public later.
Oklahoma officials say profiteering may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor under a 1910 revision known as the dragnet law. Section 2793 targets injurious extortion and sharp practice, defining acts that disturb public peace or morals as offenses, with repeated Supreme Court validation.
Washington reports the National Guard Association in New York condemns the Chamberlain Kahn conscription bill. Veterans urge that a citizen army remain the backbone of U.S. defense and warn the bill would create a Prussian system and threaten civil liberty.
Ada editor letters urge Pontotoc County voters to approve a bond issue for a fireproof courthouse and jail. The plea cites county needs, prior losses by fire in Nowata and Delaware, and the national health motive in countering venereal disease through public investment. Bob Duncan signs as Pontotoc Sheriff with F. Green as attorney for plaintiffs.
Kansas City August 16. District Attorney Francis M. Wilson ordered the seizure of 75 000 pounds of beans said by federal authorities to be stored throughout the war. It is the first confiscation by federal authorities here and another libel action may follow.
In District Court Lee Allen Thomas sues Riller Thomas for divorce on desertion grounds. Riller Thomas must answer by October 3 1919. otherwise the petition is deemed true and a divorce judgment will be entered. Court clerk A R Sugg deputy L E Franklin. Roscoe Arnold attorney for plaintiff.
A brief want ad note invites readers to use classified help to find goods and services. It promotes the convenience and reach of placing or responding to advertisements in the paper.
Paris August 16. A collision between an express Paris to Nancy and Strassbourg train and a troop train killed seven people and injured three hundred forty three.
An irritable disposition is linked to indigestion. A man with good digestion and regular bowels is usually good natured. For indigestion or constipation take Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen the stomach and promote natural bowel movement. Adv.
Senate judiciary committee member Knox reported favorably to the Senate today on the nomination of A Mitch Palmer as attorney general. The action advances Palmer’s appointment as head of the Department of Justice amid confirmation considerations.
Field workers of the U S Public Health Service report 162 million dollars annually paid to vice workers harming humanity and wasting the nation by spreading venereal diseases. The analysis discusses infections, social impact, and public health concerns in Oklahoma and references cases involving youths ages 9 and 10.
Multiple foreclosure and public sale notices issued by Pontotoc County Oklahoma authorities. Sheriff sale scheduled August 26 1919 for Ada property tied to First National Bank of Ada. concurrent notices list other foreclosures and a guardian sale set for August 30 1919. Included are parcel details Lot 15 16 in Block 129 Sunrise Addition Ada and Lot 5 Block 6 Sunrise Addition Ada with associated debts and costs.
Multiple district court notices from Ada Oklahoma announce divorce custody actions and real estate guardianship sales. Names include Nellie Bourn W W Bourn Arthur Eggleston Nannie Eggleston Georgie Jackson Jessie Underwood guardianship sale and Josie Raymond Ed Henry wards with dates and locations in Pontotoc County Ada Oklahoma 1919.
Guardian seeks sale of real estate for the minors Josie Henry Raymond Henry and fdr Henry with hearing set for Sept 5 1919 in Pontotoc County OK. Notice also on divorce case Oscar D Griffin vs Lena Griffin with answer by Sept 23 1919. Final accounts of guardians and administrators set for Aug 21 1919 in Ada Oklahoma. Public sale of minor Lottie Sullivan and Ruby McKinley s lands in Pontotoc Coal and McCurtain Counties scheduled for Aug 31 1919 at Idabel Okla. Notice for publication Roscoe Arnold vs Dora Arnold divorce with answer by Sept 17 1919.
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