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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1929
Page
5
A poem recounts Lon Ott’s assault on his wife at an Old Town coal mine and his subsequent arrest in Pittsburg county jail. The piece notes a “noble Indian” saved and mentions officers taking Ott into custody before a deadly blast.
Washington December 21. House minority leader Garner urges President Hoover to issue a direct statement about testimony linking him to efforts aiding Cuban sugar interests. Caraway lobby committee plans reports during Christmas recess reviewing testimony from Swattuck Lakin and Jones.
The Oklahoma crop reporting service states December 1 sown winter wheat area fell 4 percent to 4.526 million acres. Oklahoma crop condition is 86 percent of normal, moisture ample, with best growing conditions in the northwest and west central regions.
Ada News and the Ada Lions Club publish this Town Doctor column urging readers to reflect on 1929 habits and embrace progress in 1938. The piece warns against civic mooching and alibis, urging personal change and community effort for Ada’s growth.
Jose Vasconcelos, defeated Mexican presidential candidate, arrived in Los Angeles to establish a political headquarters for a revolt judged to be more political than military. His family urged him to leave the border area after the execution of General Carlos Bouquet near Nogales, Sonora.
Tokyo reports the Japanese delegation’s talks with the United States over naval disarmament aims yielded a positive atmosphere and mutual understanding. Officials say no definite US agreements were expected and the overall outcome met Tokyo’s expectations.
Richard Cooper a federal undercover agent testified he was threatened with death on the witness stand he said a man Chicago mugged him just before he testified signaling to keep silent or die Cooper said Sheriff Weniger warned him his undercover status was known undermining liquor evidence in the Mullan rum ring conspiracy case
Wheat futures in Kansas City climbed about five cents a bushel after the farm board cooperative grain agency announced it would buy wheat on a basis of 1.18 dollars for No 1 hard at Chicago. December wheat closed at 1.16 38.
About 2060 people were rescued after a snowbound stretch blocked a five mile road near Owosso Michigan. The incident involved a Flint Owosso bus and stranded passengers overnight with authorities clearing the drifted highway.
New York dispatch says Jack Sharkey, Boston heavyweight, will fight a yet unnamed opponent in Miami on February 27, 1930. The Garden will pick the rival by January 15 after Visa Campolo’s arrival and heavyweight showdowns at the venue include Griffiths vs Risko and Von Porat vs Uzcudun.
Eight deputy sheriffs tried for the deaths of six men during the Marion strike disorder were acquitted of second degree murder. The Marion Manufacturing mill clash involved deputies and United Textile Workers members. jurors deliberated over 22 hours before the verdict. The defendants thanked the jury, saying the case arose from a tense confrontation at the gate.
Announcement reports Andy Payne, winner of the 1928 cross country Bunion Derby, marrying Vivian Shaddock a Tahlequah geometry teacher. The couple will reside in Tulsa. the wedding occurred last month in Tahlequah and the bride has resigned her Claremore High School post.
Snow covered southern and central Texas with El Paso seeing over five inches and Lockhart reporting 14 hours of snowfall. Georgetown reported a heavy fall with claims of the season's first white Christmas, aiding winter wheat but causing two fatal auto accidents due to poor visibility.
Chicago report that Miss Fannie Kaplan holds Anthony E Heidereich in jail after a 1925 2500 judgment for auto injuries. Judge Klarkowski affirms her right to detain him until the judgment is paid, noting a malice count allows incarceration for nonpayment and Kaplan pays 3 50 weekly for jail board.
Tulsa based Southwest Air Fast Express announces startup January 1 including Midland Texas Abilene Texas and Chanute Kansas on its regular schedules. Chanute joins Kansas City route while Midland and Abilene join the Sweetwater Texas route. Abilene will link Cromwell Airlines to Houston.
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