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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1929

Page

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Banking study eyed for post Christmas session in Congress

After more than a year of discussion in congress the banking situation is set for a post holiday study with reference to use of federal reserve facilities in speculative markets. The senate banking committee will likely hear the King resolution early in January and may call federal reserve board officers to testify.

Francis M. Stephenson Associated Press Washington Congress Capitol Federal Reserve Senate Banking Committee Senate Norbeck Banking Committee Federal Reserve Board Senator Glass Virginia Federal Reserve System United States Reserve System Glass Fletcher Florida

More Census Supervisors For Oklahoma

The director of the census announced the appointment of three more Oklahoma district supervisors for the 1930 census. William W. Hollister of Chickasha will oversee Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Custer, Grady, Kingfisher, Roger Mills and Washita counties from Chickasha. Charles D. Campbell of Lawton will supervise Beckham, Comanche, Cotton, Green, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa and Tillman counties. Charles C. Hawk of Shawnee will cover Johnston, Lincoln, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie and Seminole counties.

Washington Oklahoma William W. Hollister Chickasha Blaine Caddo Canadian Custer, Grady Kingfisher Roger Mills Washita Counties Charles D. Campbell Lawton Beckham Comanche, Cotton, Green, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa Tillman Counties Charles C. Hawk Shawnee Johnston, Lincoln, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie Seminole

JAP Delegates Present Views at London Naval Talks

Washington dispatch summarizes the joint American Japanese stand at the London naval conference. Both sides report progress while noting major differences on cruiser ratios and submarine tonnage, with sessions highlighting general aims and readiness for further talks before departing for New York.

Fort Victoria sinks after collision in fog on New York Bay

Rescued passengers total 250 with crew of 165 saved. 415 aboard the Fort Victoria are ashore. Algonquin rammed the bow amidships at 4 p m. Fort Victoria sank at 7 30 p m in heavy fog. Lifeboats, pilots, and tugs aided. 144 passengers landed at Stapleton and ferried to Manhattan. hotel accommodations arranged. Captain A R Francis and 12 crew remained aboard until sinking.

New York New York Bay Fort Victoria Algonquin Ambrose Miami Galveston Sandy Hook New Yorker A. R. Francis Stapleton Staten Island Manhattan North River Furness-Bermuda Line The Steamship Company Victoria J. W. Mackenzie Glasgow

Heavy Toll in Chicago Weather Deaths Across Nation

The Associated Press reports a brutal cold wave sweeping from Canada to New England and the Dixie region. Winds hurl ice and snow, leaving dozen or more deaths as temperatures plunge to near zero.

Associated Press Prairies Lakes Canada Dixies Rockies New England Winter

Donations Continue For Miners Relief After Explosion

The Ada News reports ongoing relief efforts with 84.50 collected by 2 pm and turned over to Mrs. Orville Snead for the McAlerter Red Cross branch. Subscriptions continue Friday and Saturday as more residents contribute to aid families of the McAlester mine disaster.

Red Cross McAlester Mine Ada News McAlester Orville Snead McAleter Lottie Woods Auncui Lema Datrior Neva Cromwell Mollie Ferrell

Bank Robbery Flurry Nets Confessions Across States

In a burst of holiday robberies across Missouri Kansas and neighboring states seven would be thieves chased Christmas plunder from banks in three states and one more. One pair confessed two others were arrested while three remain at large as authorities chase leads in near freezing weather. Nine suspects tied to Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska bank hoists were detained for questioning.

Kansas City Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska Pattenburg, Mo L. C. Penrod J. E. Estep Blue Springs Mo Farmers National Bank Stafford Kan Farmers State Bank Ferrerview Claremore Okla Inda Joplin Baxter Springs Asa Carthage Mineral and Brazelton Wichita Peoples State Bank Farmers and Merchants Bank of Omaha Neb

Tragic McAlester Mine Explosion Claims 59

McAlester in Oklahoma mourns after an explosion at Old Town Coal Company mine killed 59 workers. Mortuaries, chapels, and homes hold the victims as funeral plans begin. Mayor McAlester reports over 250 dependents. Red Cross aid arrives with state officials investigating cause.

Mcalester Oklahoma Old Town Coal Company J. B. McAlester Mabel Bassett Red Cross St. Louis North McAlester Louis Perez A. Marino Rock Falls H. Valdez Oklahoma City John George Gregory Chavis Frank Merdina E. Merdina Manuel Huerta George Flores Merdinas Miller D. Hay William Duvall MoeAlester

Weather Summary for Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas

Arkansas sees fair skies with continued cold tonight and Friday. Oklahoma is partly cloudy with less cold tonight and possible rain or snow in the west as clouds increase and temperatures rise. Kansas remains mostly fair tonight and Friday with milder conditions.

Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas

Stimson denounces Post editorial on London naval conference

Secretary Stimson condemned a Washington Post editorial as an effort to stir trouble among American delegates to the London naval conference and cabinet members. He said the piece aimed to discredit the government before the Japanese delegation and jeopardize the conference. The Post article warned against political bargaining over naval strength.

Washington Stimson Washington Post Post United States

British fliers die in crash on North African mountain

Two Royal Air Force pilots Squadron Commander Jones Williams and Flight Lieutenant A H Jenkins died when their Fairey Napier monoplane crashed on a Tunisian mountain side near St Marie D Azit while attempting a non stop flight from England to Capetown South Africa. Wreckage found by Arab observer verified, bodies not recovered until nightfall.

Tunis Royal Air Force England Africa Here St. Marie D’'Azit Jones-Williams A. H. Jenkins Cranwell Airdrome Capetown South Africa Mediterranean

Walker found guilty of robbery with firearms in bank case

The jury found W J Whitey Walker guilty of robbery with firearms in the August 10 1928 First National Bank Allen robbery. The panel could not agree on sentencing and the judge would impose the penalty Saturday morning at 10 oclock.

W. J. “Whitey” Walker First National Bank of Allen Busby

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