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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
9
Oklahoma City reports state superintendent R H Wilson calls for longer rural school terms and higher teacher salaries. With 331,956 rural pupils and 9,256 teachers, terms average 7.5 months, salaries range 45 to 116 dollars monthly. A state levy and amendment are proposed to fund improvements ahead of next summer’s campaign.
The National Cloak and Skirt Manufacturers association style committee, reporting at its Cleveland convention, calls for skirts seven to nine inches from the floor for women and about 40 inches for misses next season. Franks say full hip fullness and new sleeve shapes will appear with short decisive lines and sport suits. Prices for coats, pants, and skirts are expected to stay high.
Brigadier-General William Milkh eed predicts a world circumnavigation in 36 hours. He speaks to the American Flying club in New York outlining turbo boosters and a variable pitch propeller as keys, with Dayton tests cited as foundational.
Attorney General Palmer reports to Congress that radical activity is a growing threat as the Justice Department expands records and prosecutions. He cites millions of index and fingerprint records, outlines increases in investigations, and urges new laws on defrauding the United States and simpler removal of indicted persons. Also notes state ratifies woman suffrage and severe blizzard impacts across the nation.
Coan da, former Roumanian Premier, signed the Austrian and Bulgarian treaty for the Roumanian people last night. He also aligned the treaty guaranteeing the protection of minorities.
Topeka Kansas December 11 1919 the final report on the wheat yield in Kansas issued by the state board of agriculture shows a production of 246 796 456 bushels of winter wheat and 122 737 bushels of spring wheat
Ardmore resident Wes Wilder died from denatured wood alcohol poisoning in Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma. A coroner's jury found self administered poisoning from street alcohol caused his death at the Morris home on Byrd's Mine road. Evidence showed Wilder had been drinking and died the following morning, with Lloyd present that night. burial arrangements were made and his mother lives in Ardmore.
Worth Texas December 11 four days will be required to resume the flow of coal from Texas mines. Operators estimate many striking miners have left the district for other work and two or three days will be needed to bring them back.
Paris dispatch reports the German reply to the supreme council note demanding treaty signing has arrived and is being translated. The text reportedly largely recaps the Scapa Flow issue and offers to discuss the remaining points raised.
Indianapolis Dec 21 General operation of bituminous coal mines idle for nearly six weeks is predicted to resume by start of next week as miners return. United Mine Workers officials report acceptance of President Wilson's plan to return to work. locals to notify members before full resumption. A wage and price commission will be created by the president, with a 14 percent advance promised in the meantime, and operators vow rapid movement of coal once majority return.
Due to a coal shortage the Ceremonial of the Shriners planned at Pawnee Bill's ranch near Pawnee for December 19 is cancelled. Akbar Temple Tulsa was to host with Bedouin Temple invited. The event would have drawn hundreds from Oklahoma, including Imperial Potentate W. Freeland Kendrick, who may not attend Tulsa ceremonies.
The remains of Wilder are at Criswell undertaking parlors in Ada. He died at the Rome of W. P. Morrin near Byrd's Mill early Monday morning after staying at the Morrig home to spend the night. Relatives are believed to be in Ada, but Crisswell is unknown to reach them. Readers with information are asked to communicate with Crisswell.
The Supreme Court declined to intervene in the deportation proceedings against anarchist Alexander Berkman but granted a one week stay in Emma Goldman’s case. This Chicago Bee report notes the court’s action as of today.
Governor Sproul of Pennsylvania urged on the Republican national committee to fix the government mess and present a strong platform for the coming presidential race. He called for better capital labor relations, firm handling of the Mexican situation, and a constitutional return to Americanism and sound railroad policy.
State officials A Floyd and Howell visited Stonewall high school yesterday and plan to inspect rural schools with high school work. The inspection shifted from universities to the state superintendent, focusing on weaker schools with shorter programs. Wet weather earlier hindered travel, but frozen roads now allow trips to continue.
President Wilson telegraphed Acting President Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America to express appreciation for the miners' representatives' actions in Indianapolis. He urged that settlement be fair and reached without delay and said all must work together.
London dispatch reports the Irish bill in the House of Commons was postponed again as Premier Lloyd George could not advance it Monday or Tuesday amid Prime Minister Clemenceau's visit. Andrew Bonar Law acted as government spokesman, while next week’s timetable remained uncertain.
Jefferson City Mo Dec 17 Associated Press report says volunteers in Barton County mines and guard unit returned to the mines after a regional dispute and mining activities paused. The brief item notes efforts to resume operations and maintain safety in the area.
The Hamilton Palace in Lanarkshire Scotland is being dismantled and sold by auction. Notable prices include Romney’s Beckworth Children at 260000, Charles II oak balustrade at 24000, and dining room panelling at 15000. The palace, built 1822 to 1829, sits in a coal district once praised by Scott, with its time‑worn foundations prompting dismantling.
French Premier Clemenceau arrived in London and planned talks with British Prime Minister Lloyd George and Italian Foreign Minister Scialozie. The private conference began at Lloyd George's residence and was expected to continue through the day as London paused other duties.
A Switzerland based traveler relayed AP news from Berne on December 11 that Hungary will adopt a new form of government soon. Nearly 95 percent favor a return to monarchy, with royalists backing Charles I of Austria-Hungary or his heir Frederick Joseph Otto, while others seek a republic. No clear majority supports any single option.
President Wilson informs Senator Fall that breaking off relations with the Carranza government requires constitutional process. Senators Fall and Lodge push for action while the Foreign Relations Committee defers, citing executive authority and the need for the president's views. Jenkins case and Carranza decrees feature in ongoing diplomacy discussions.
Holdenville talks up congressional candidate Scott Ferris after speeches before Lions Club and Senate club meeting draw large crowd. Local sentiment expressed as an almost unanimous vote in next counting election. Ferris campaign praised for his plans and reception.
Sapulpa Dec 10 Congressman Scott Ferris spoke to a large crowd at the court house on the league of battalion and peace treaty topics. A Ferris for Senate club was organized after the meeting with many Democrats as charter members.
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