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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
4
Governor Robertson defends strict enforcement of laws amid county attorney Leavers controversy and fears of anarchy. Discussion spans party dynamics, church and courthouse symbolism, boll weevil week, sugar tariffs, and the approaching Christmas shopping rush.
A compact editorial mixing warnings about the deadbeat with commentary on political realignments, reform efforts and economic issues. It discusses con artists and panhandlers, party dynamics in congress, LaFollette’s rise, farm prices, peanuts in Oklahoma, ship subsidies, and the anti lynching bill, concluding with a newspaper want ad.
Clifford W. King assistant state attorney general filed in district court to remove W F Seaver Tulsa county attorney for official misconduct and neglect and failure to enforce prohibition laws. The petition cites Seaver statement that liquor cap could flow down Tulsa streets and he would not prosecute violations. King seeks suspension until a hearing and notes liquor cases dismissed by Byron Kirkpatrick were to be reinstated.
Depredations on the Missouri and North Arkansas railroad, once aided by a government loan, have renewed amid acts of sabotage. Chemicals were placed in three water tanks to damage locomotives and air hose was cut at Heber Springs and 39 hose connections were cut at Ranchero. The dispatch indicates rising concern and a possible mobilization of local residents to protect the line.
The Pontotoc Red Cross fund drive ended with less than one third of the $6 000 goal subscribed. Secretary Orville Snead called the result very discouraging and said they may have to quit when funds run out. Poverty stricken residents who rely on Red Cross assistance faced the news with despair.
The Oklahoma Wheat Growers association mailed more than 250000 in checks from Enid today as addition pay on pooled wheat. About one third of the pooled wheat has been marketed, the state office reports.
Article notes that disposing coffee grounds helps keep sink drains free of grease. It recommends tossing spent grounds into the trash or compost to prevent clogs and maintain drainage.
Clara Phillips, under 10 years to life for the hammer murder of Alberta Meadows, escaped from the county jail in Los Angeles by sawing through bars with steel saws. She fled from a window in the women's section at about 2 a.m. and vanished after dropping to a roof. Authorities missed the escape for hours before guards found the vacant bed and sawn bars.
The United States sues Charles Weitz and Son of Des Moines builders of Camp Dodge alleging misappropriation of 4.5 million dollars in camp construction funds. The petition was filed in Des Moines by a Washington envoy and signed by Attorney General Daugherty.
A newly invented aluminum tube can be clamped to any cigarette holder to prevent a sheath from falling. The device is designed to fit various holder shapes, offering a simple guard to retain components during use.
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