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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1929

Page

13

Burke Gang Ties Linked to Magnificent Murders Probe

Chicago coroner's jury named Fred Burke as an executioner in the Morgan gang massacre on North Clark Street. Ballistics expert Major Calvin H. Goddard testified that bullet markings matched those from Burke's St Joseph home guns. The probe into Chicago's gang killings continues with no public action yet.

Chicago Fred Burke Clark Street Calvin H. Goddard St. Joseph Mich Goddard Burke

Twelve lawyers face bar committee in Oklahoma City

Twelve attorneys from Oklahoma and Canadian counties were examined by a bar investigating committee today. It weighed evidence and considered complaints from attorneys, firms, and other sources to decide if disciplinary action is warranted.

Ganizations State Board of Governors Frank Burford Oklahoma City Oklahoma Canadian Bar

Greatest Results for the amount invested News Classified Ads

Advertiser column notes the best value returns across categories with emphasis on smart spending. Readers are guided to compare prices and act quickly for savings on goods and services offered in the issue.

Tulsa Boy Dead in Garage Bomb Experiment

Dec. 23 report states 16 year old William Fike died after noon in a garage laboratory at the Fike home while he and friend Willard Axley 16 were making a bomb intended to explode in the Arkansas River as an experiment. The incident highlights youth curiosity in chemistry.

Tulsa William Fike Fike Willard Axley Arkansas River

Bombing accident claims life as two men work over charge

An accidental blast during overhauling a bomb killed Fike and lightly injured Axley. The detonation echoed for blocks. Fike’s father Edward G. Fike, president of E. G. Fike & Co., is a contractor. Henry B. Joy, Detroit magnate, criticized hypocritical claims. Point Barrow, Alaska, endures perpetual Christmas music as polar night and strong radio reception persist.

Fike Axley Edward G. Fike E. G. Fike & Co Point Barrow Alaska

Hoover Signs Veterans Hospitalization Bill

President Hoover signed legislation authorizing the construction of new veterans hospital facilities nationwide at a total cost of 15 950 000 dollars. The report mentions White Plains New York and notable figures inviting Rockefeller Firestone Edison Ford to a holiday greeting at Ormond Beach Florida. The piece also notes Christmas letters from relatives and a Russian ban on Christmas trees.

Washington Hoover Veterans’ Hospital Vey Firestone Thomas A. Edison Henry Ford Ormond Beach Fla

Ada to Atoka Division bus schedule and connections

Ada to Stonewall Tupelo Coalgate Lehigh Atoka routes depart Ada at 6:30 a.m. 12:50 p.m. 5:20 p.m. Buses return to Ada from these points at 11:15 a.m. 2:20 p.m. 5:20 p.m. Connections at Atoka link to Durant Hugo Idabel Denison Sherman Dallas.

Ada Stonewall Tupelo Coalgate Lehigh Atoka Durant Hugo Idabel Denison Sherman Dallas

Christmas Cheer and New Year Wishes

A festive note wishing readers a Merry Christmas and bright hopes for the New Year. The message carries warm regards and a light holiday tone, inviting calm dreams before morning activities resume.

Freckles and Friends Aid Ne Wanta Arrival

Freckles and his circle prepare for Ne Wanta as the visitor nears. The group waits anxiously for the potential arrival and possible plans to greet the guest at the meeting place.

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