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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1923

Page

3

France Reaffirms Ruhr Occupation Stand in Poincare Note

Paris reports Premier Poincare's reply to Marquis Curzon on German reparations. France insists evacuation of the Ruhr requires payment of reparations and passive resistance ends. Allies urged to accept the French thesis on inter allied debts and a final reparations settlement.

Paris Germany Ruhr France Nee Premier Poincare Marquis Curzon Lord Curzon The Hague M. Poine Great Britain

Paris reparations note prompts cautious London response

In Baldwin's absence Lord Curzon and cabinet members offered no official comment on Premier Poincare s latest note on reparations. London's early impression, based on the French official summary, ranged from disappointment to cautious optimism about a conciliatory tone and no major advance.

London Baldwin Lord Curzon Poincare

Death claims Choctaw Cotton Oil official in Ada crash

Ronald Combs Paul Hensley and Batson Weir escaped a crossing collision when a car they rode in was struck by a train. Moore died shortly after the accident and the body was prepared for burial in Duncan. Moore had been superintendent and recently promoted to manager of the Ada mill. Barry, a long time Ada resident, served as county engineer and was highly regarded by officials.

Ronald Combs Paul Hensley Batson Weir Duncan Moore Criswell-Myers Choctaw Cotton Oil Company Ada Barry

New President and Wife Move Into White House

President and Mrs. Colebridge begin residence at the White House after moving from the New Willard Hotel. The quiet transition saw few residents aware of their arrival, with tourists and photographers among the few onlookers witnessing the formal move of the thirtieth president.

Washington Colebridge White House New Willard Hotel Coolidge Executive Mansion

Ship carrier sued for damages over spoiled cargo

A consignment spoiled during transport on a wooden ship led shippers to sue the carrier for 250000 dollars, claiming loss of vessel value.

City Briefs: Local Returns From Maud and Colo Springs

Miss Jewell Hart returns from a visit to friends at Maud. Mr and Mrs F A Aubrecht and William Coe return from a trip to Colorado Springs Colorado. Mr and Mrs W G C Howard of 220 East 15th street announce the arrival of a seven and a half pound boy Charles Neill.

Miss Jewell Hart Maud F. A. Aubrecht William Coe Colorado Springs, Colo

Hagar Family Embarks On Colorado Yellowstone Utah Trip

Mr and Mrs Harry Hagar and their children departed today for an extended tour through Colorado Yellowstone National Park and Utah ending in Salt Lake City.

Harry Hagar Colorado Yellowstone Park Utah Salt Lake City

Morgan couple return from North Dakota to teach at Henryetta

Prof and Mrs W E Morgan returned Thursday from North Dakota where they had been since April. They will teach a consolidated school near Henryetta the coming term.

W. E. Morgan North Dakota Henryetta

Vernon to lead Mounds city schools next year

J. O. Vernon departed Saturday for Mounds to take the post of superintendent of the city schools for the coming year.

J. O. Vernon Mounds

Stevenson Family Heads Home From California

H. A. Stevenson and his family, who have been in California for several weeks, are now returning home. They reside at 408 West Fourteenth.

H. A. Stevenson California West Fourteenth

Gailey Teacher G R Naylor Visits City Over Weekend

G R Naylor, serving as a teacher at Gailey, is in the city for a weekend visit to meet with locals and inspect activities.

G. R. Naylor Gailey

Branscome Couple Returns From Colorado Trip

Leslie Branscome and his wife completed a two week journey visiting Colorado Springs Manitou and Denver They also traveled to the summit of Pike's Peak during the excursion.

Leslie Branscome Colorado Colorado Springs Manitou Denver Pike's Peak

Miss Reed Watt Leaves For St Louis And Nashville

Miss Reed Loving Watt departs this morning for St Louis then Kentucky to visit relatives and proceeds to Peabody College in Nashville to pursue a Master’s degree.

Will Peck reports Ernest improving after severe train fall

Will Peck said his brother Ernest, injured a week earlier in Oklahoma City when he fell from a train and hurt his head and spine, is improving. Ernest is at their mother’s home in Center.

Will Peck Ada Ernest Oklahoma City

Mrs Ball Injured In British Columbia Tram Explosion

Mrs J H Ball wife of Reverend J H Ball sustained a severe head wound when an explosion in British Columbia buried rocks in an excursion tram window. She is in Vancouver under physician care and her injuries are not considered serious.

J. H. Ball British Columbia

Ada Amateur Clinches 18 0 Victory Over Pauls Valley

In soggy conditions at the local diamond on Sunday afternoon the Ada Amateur club overwhelmed Pauls Valley 18 to 0. Ada pitchers and hitters dominated a listless foe, delivering a one sided win on home turf.

Ada Pauls Valley

Clarence West Stricken by Severe Pneumonia at Home

Clarence West is reported seriously ill at his home 731 East Thirteenth Street after a severe attack of pneumonia. Local residents and physicians are monitoring his condition as neighbors rally. The case highlights health concerns in the neighborhood.

Clarence West East Thirteenth Street Neumonia

Griffiths depart for Ironton after 19 years

J. H. Griffith and his wife from Lightning Ridge left for Ironton Ohio their former home. They plan to visit relatives and friends during this trip their first in nineteen years.

J. H. Griffith Lightning Ridge Ironton Ohio

Ada lad to tour New York then sail for New Orleans

Oscar Parker now at Schroon Lake New York taking music lessons from Oscar Seagle plans a week in the metropolis before sailing for New Orleans He will return to Ada in time for the start of the new school term

Oscar Parker Schroon Lake New York Oscar Seagle Metropolis New Orleans Ada

Baptist church building planned at Byng with land gift

Pastor R. E. L. Ford announced that work on a new Baptist church at Byng will start soon. Oklahoma Light and Power Company donated a two acre tract for the project. The Sunday school reported 83 attendees, and the pastor preached at both morning and evening services.

Byng R. E. L. Ford Oklahoma Light and Power Company

Sasakwa Man Visits Kin Reports Poor Seminole Crops

From Tuesday's Daily J. E. Pearson of Sasakwa is visiting relatives and friends in the Oakraan neighborhood. He reports crops in his section of Seminole county as poor.

J. E. Pearson Sasakwa Oakraan Seminole County

Reverend Hall Visits Nashville Kin in City

Rev. and H. Hall of Nashville, minister of the Church of Christ, arrived today to spend time with his in laws Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Stiles in the city.

Rev H. Hall Nashville Church of Christ Philip L. Stiles

Byrds Move to Albemarle for Oil Company Post

Mr and Mrs L E Byrd of Franks left Monday for Albemarle North Carolina where Mr Byrd has accepted a position with the Standard Oil Co.

L. E. Byrd Franks Albemarle, North Carolina Byrd Standard Oil Co

Patterson Family Hosts Visitors En Route to Los Angeles

Mr and Mrs R H Patterson of 921 East Eighth street welcomed Mrs Patterson father W F McCullom and brother W D McCullom with wife and daughter Kath erine during a layover from Memphis and other Tennessee stops on their trip to Los Angeles.

R. H. Patterson East Eighth Street Mrs. Patterson W. F. McCullom W. D. McCullom Katherine Los Angeles Memphis Tennessee

Mollie Settles and Mildred Leave for Missouri

Wednesday's Daily notes Mollie Settles and her daughter Mildred departed Sunday for points in Missouri as part of a travel plan.

Mollie Settles Mildred Points Missouri

Mrs G W Hutto Enters Hospital For Operation

Mrs. G W Hutto is in the hospital here awaiting an operation. Medical staff expect a routine surgical procedure with a positive outlook.

G. W. Hutto

Illness Improves For Jack Morris After Prolonged Sickness

Jack Morris, who has been ill for some time, is reported as improving. The update indicates a positive turn in his health after a period of illness.

Jack Morris

Weekend Visit Across States Ties Families Together

Sunday from California where they visited their son Cass. Miss Bonnie Mitchell spent the past week in Kingston attending the bedside of relatives. Mrs. Ray Bass of Springfield Missouri guests of Mrs. oO. A. Tunnel at the Colonado. Bass formerly Miss Inez Leve of this city.

California Cass Bonnie Mitchell Kingston Ray Bass Springfield Missouri Oo. A. Tunnel Colonado Bass Inez Leve

Walby Couple Visit World War Era Oklahoma Farm Congress

Mr and Mrs J R Walby of Cheyenne Oklahoma arrived here Sunday to visit relatives Mr Walby left with Mr J B Hill to attend the farm congress now in session at Stillwater

J. R. Walby Cheyenne Oklahoma Mr. Walby J. B. Hill Farm Congress Stillwater

Bells to Leave Ada for Oklahoma City Post at Security National Bank

Mr and Mrs C A Bell plan to depart Ada on Thursday for Oklahoma City where Mr Bell will join Security National Bank. He has been with Oklahoma State Bank for years and established many friendships. The family will be a notable loss to Ada’s business social and church circles.

C. A. Bell Oklahoma City

Williams Paroled Man Ira Williams Sought After Revocation

Enid August 17 Ira Williams whose parole was revoked by Governor Walton was asked to be taken into custody by Sheriff Lincoln. Williams faces a 25 year term on a statutory charge. He works as a tire company salesman and was in the field with the company sales manager. location and timing of their return were unclear.

Enid J. H. Townsend State Penitentiary Lincoln Ira Williams J. C. Walton Williams

Parole Revoked for Ira Williams in Sue Bonds Case

OKMULGEE Okla Aug 17 A soldier's pledge to his dying sweetheart led to Ira Williams parole revocation and return to state penitentiary He was convicted in 1918 of criminally attacking Miss Sue Bonds and originally sentenced to 99 years The 26 year term was upheld by the Criminal Court of Appeals in 1921 A petition from Russellville Ark citizens and a pardon clerk letter influenced Gov Walton to revoke the parole Williams had been free on bond awaiting appeal and later was said to be employed as a prison sales agent allegedly on unusual privileges The governor acted on the letters and an accompanying petition Williams had been paroled in April to care for his mother and had been living in Enid before this action

Nina J. Young Okmulgee Dick and Pitchford Williams Criminal Court of Appeals Miss Sue Bonds Walton Russellville Ark Vance McAlester Enid Tulsa

Armour Packing Co Plant Damaged by Fire

A fire of undetermined origin struck the Armour Packing Co plant near the ice plant late Tuesday night, causing heavy damage. Firefighters battled the blaze as a Ku Klux Klan parade passed nearby, with authorities noting the loss amount and cause under investigation.

Armour Packing House Somer Jones

666 Quickly Relieves Constipation and Headaches

The short note claims 666 provides rapid relief from constipation biliousness headaches colds and the La Grippe in a single remedy.

Barrett Addresses Farmers Union Leader Urges Stronger Cooperation

Charles S. Barrett national president of the Farmers, Elevation and Co operation Association spoke in the district court room urging farmers to unite and work together to improve prosperity. He warned against internal wrangling and said the farmer must influence both markets and politics to secure progress. Barrett praised the Ocala platform and noted its provisions became law, urging larger Farmers Union membership to push needed legislation.

Charles S. Barrett F. E. and C. A. of A Barrett Farmers Union Thas Farmers Alliance Ocala

Meredith Files Libel Suit Over Brookhart Damages

In Des Moines a libel suit seeks damages of 30 cents after Senator W W Brookhart accused Secretary of Agriculture Meredith of “sitting in the Wall Street game” and aiding a historic farm price panic. Meredith calls the charges groundless, saying the financial impact is negligible while aiming to force Brookhart to testify under oath.

Des Moines Ita W.W. Brookhart ER. T. Meredith Secretary of Agriculture Wall Street Agriculture Town Brookhart Meredith Btockhart Brook Bart Amervienan

Quota of Violators of Prohibition Law Sent to Coalgate

Pontotoc county contributed seven prisoners to a federal transport to Coalgate this week. County officers had arrested the group on booze charges and held them in the county jail before transport. The party included two negroes, three Indians, and two whites.

Coalgate Pontotoc County United States

Cooperative plan a success for Swede cooperative

One third of Sweden’s population, mainly workers, now buys from and belongs to the Cooperative Association. The central body serves about 2,000,000 people through 900 consumer leagues, with last year’s turnover surpassing $53,000,000. The association runs a margarine factory, flour mill, stores, and a savings bank, posting a $242,000 surplus and a $717,000 rise in deposits. It operates two summer schools 137 courses and correspondence study, issues two periodicals, and published an almanac in 260,900 copies.

Stockholm Sweden Co-operative Association Co-operative Association of Sweden

Amarillo Kidnapping: Laborer Beaten and Warned to Flee

E F McDonald, a railroad laborer in Amarillo, was kidnapped by five masked men, beaten with a barrel stave, and left on a prairie after being warned by a secret group to leave. He returned home early today with 50 to 60 lashes. two men are jailed and more arrests expected as he faces charges of slander and carrying a pistol later this month. He has lived in the city 15 years and is about 45.

Amarillo Tex E. FE McDonald

County Officials Await State Tax Report Delays

County officials wait on the state board of equalization to finalize the annual budget. The board has informed Assessor Nick Heard there will be no changes to property valuations, but litigation with the Frisco railroad delays the public service valuation report and the start of the new fiscal year.

State Board of Equalization State Board Nick Frisco Railroad Nick Heard

Smith and Anderson wed in Dallas ceremony

Leonard C. Smith and Margaret Anderson of Ada were married in a Dallas ring ceremony on August 18 officiated by Reverend Wallace Bassett at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Maxey. The couple, former Ada residents, will live in Dallas where Smith works in the Katy offices.

Leonard C. Smith Margaret Anderson Dallas Wallace Bassett L. A. Maxey Bennett Avenue Ada Frank Anderson Fast Central College Mrs. Smith Mr. Smith Katy

Katy Passenger Train Held Up by Bandits Near Okesa

Four men led by a suave outlaw robbed the Missouri Kansas Texas train No. 123 near Okesa Oklahoma injuring four crew members. They looted express and mail cars, escaped in accomplice cars, and authorities search Osage County for the bandits while valuing loot.

Oklahoma City Samuel G. Blythe Okesa Oklahoma Tulsa Osage County

Regents Refuse Comment on Naming University Head

Oklahoma City Aug 18 Mont Highley and Mrs J N Schwoerke regents of the University of Oklahoma refused to comment on a report that Dr A Ross Hill former Missouri president had been offered the Oklahoma presidency. Highley said information should come from the board president who is in California at his Tulsa home.

Oklahoma City California Tulsa

University of Pennsylvania grads enter teaching posts

About 97 of 121 women who recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania are taking teaching positions. The share reaches roughly eighty percent as they move into school or classroom roles.

The University of Pennsylvania

Black man killed by mob after arrest near Macon

Lee Green, a Black man, was seized by a mob while being transported toward Perry to face surrender to authorities. He had been arrested in connection with an incident involving a white woman in Houston County about a month earlier. Rounds were reported near Wellton as the mob fatally harmed him.

Macon Lee Green Perry Bibb County Houston County Wellton Pegro

Obituary for Mrs Dora M Carr at 621 West 8th Street

Mrs Dora M Carr wife of Henry Carr died this morning at 3 45 at the family residence 621 West 8th street Funeral services set for 4 o clock this afternoon from the Nazarene church conducted by Rev McCain burial at Rosedale cemetery Deceased was 31 years old Survived by her husband baggage master at the Fr isy station and six children

Dora M. Carr Henry Carr West 8Th Street Nazarene Church McCain Rosedale Cemetery Frisey Station

Mrs M Levin Dies in California at 10:30 A M

Dan Newton received a wire reporting the death of Mrs. M Levin in Coronado California at 10 30 A M Pacific time She had been ill for years and spent much time in California Mr Levin joined her there The Levins were Ada pioneers with Mr Levin in the furniture business Mrs Levin is survived by her husband and three children.

Dan Newton

Oklahoma educators back school measure campaign plan

The Oklahoma Educational Association and county superintendents will lead a statewide drive for the October 2 special election to approve a $15 per student appropriation aimed at sustaining school operations. State Superintendent Nash urged a concentrated campaign and active regional leadership to ensure the measure passes.

The Oklahoma Educational Association Oklahoma A. Floyd Floyd Nash

Walton orders probes in prison shirt factory

Governor Walton called an inquiry into penitentiary shirt factory accounts amid Oklahoma labor unions alleging the state has been paid for only part of convict garments. The probe targets records access, revolving funds, and factory finances tied to Reliance Manufacturing Co of Reliance Indiana.

Oklahoma City Walton State Penitentiary Oklahoma Ben Lafayette State Board of Affairs Board of Affairs Reliance Manufacturing Company Reliance Indiana

Piggly Wiggly Sues Saunders Over Stock Sale

Piggly Wiggly Corporation filed a bill in federal court demanding Clarence Saunders account for Class A stock sold through Piggly Wiggly Investment Co. and seeks to enjoin Saunders from disposing of any money or notes received from such sales.

Memphis Tenn Piggly Wiggly Corporation United States District Court Clarence. Saunders Piggly Wiggly Investment Co Sanders

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