Bebé Territory Vets Boom With Laselle Showing
Bebé Territory Vets surge to a strong showing led by Laselle as they power past rivals. No estimate available for final score or times.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1924
Page
1
New Well in Bebee Territory Yields High Grade Oil
A new well in section 22-5-5 Bebee territory shows commercial potential with oil at 40.5 degrees gravity, comparable to Tonkawa oil. Produc tion estimates range from 50 to 250 barrels daily, and the owner plans marketing despite casing issues and a late swab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebee
Tonkawa
Newton Increases Animal Population of City of Ada
The Honest Bill show led by Newton winters in Ada and expanded its menagerie with four African dromedaries a Bengal tiger a Grevy zebra and a grizzly bear plus monkeys. The shipment traveled from Hamburg Germany via Peru Indiana and will join the Ada show on a March date with proceeds likely donated to a benevolent cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Honest Bill
Honest Bill Newton
Newton
Newton Animaly
Peru
Indiana
Hamburg
Germany
Ada
Short launches ouster petition with high court
A local case escalates as a petitioner seeks ouster with the high court. The move heightens regional tension amid ongoing disputes and calls for formal action by authorities.
Oklahoma Bolen Ouster Petition Sent to Supreme Court
A petition to file an original ouster action against Judge J. W. Bolen of Ada was filed with the Oklahoma Supreme Court by State Attorney General George Short and Assistant AG John Barry. It claims bias in Pontotoc county and alleges Bolen packed the jury commission with friends. The action stemmed from a legislative resolution authorizing investigation into liquor and drug use and alleged moral turpitude. The court gave Bolen five days to answer. a hearing is set for February 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
J. W. Bolen
Ada
State Supreme Court
George Short
John Barry
Pontotoc County
Ku Klux Sian
Pontotoc
Bolen
Barry
Supreme Court
Dixie Oil to Take Over Clark Gilbert Well in County
Dixie Oil Company the Mid- Continent subsidiary of Standard Oil of Indiana closes a deal to operate the Clark and Gilbert well in section 28-3-4 between Roff and Vanoss. Details not released but officials say the young operators will receive a favorable sum. Dixie plans further drilling in the Vanoss Roff field with a pipeline to Roff for shipment to Wood River Illinois or Whiting Indiana refineries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Oil Company
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Thle
Clark
Gilbert
Roff
Vaness
Dixie
Clark & Gilbert
Vanoss-Roff
Wood River
Illinoins
Whiting
Ind
LaSalle Well Delivers 40 Barrels in Two Hours
The LaSalle well in Bebee territory section 31-5-5 swabbed Friday afternoon and produced 40 barrels in two hours without lowering the hole. The oil, 40 to 40.5 degrees gravity, tests over 37 percent gasoline and about 57 percent kerosene with 5 percent fuel oil and no water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle
Bebee
Santa Fe
Ada
LaSelle
Woodrow Wilson funeral rites held in quiet dignity
Reports from Washington recall the late president as dignified in private rites and honored in public ceremony. Dignitaries attended the cathedral service while many stood outside in wintry vigil. Officials prepared for a possible state funeral as the nation lowered flags and declared mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
America
Littie
Litie
President Coolidge
House
White House
Congress
High School Play Presented at Stratford High School
Prof German and his Safety First cast performed Friday night before a full house at Stratford High School. Attendees included Harrel Allen Glen Walters Cecil Qualls Allen Hensley Henry Roach with several students and chaperons Mrs Wick Adair Mrs. German.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German
Stratford
Harrel Allen
Glen Walters
Cecil Qualls
Allen Hensley
Henry Roach
Bob Nayor
Virginia Webb
Dixie Lee Russell
Jeraldine Lee
Juanita Littlejohn
Charlotte German
Highet
Wick Adair
Milford mine flood traps 41 workers near Crosby Minn
The collapse of a swamp lake bottom flooded the Milford iron mine trapping 41 miners 150 feet underground as the water burst through the roof. Pumps from Duluth race to drain the lake and mine but officials warn it may take weeks or months to reach the bodies. Local villagers and the American Red Cross aid widows and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby, Minn
Milford
Duluth
American Red Cross
Evacuation of Vera Cruz by Rebels Seeks
Washington reports the complete evacuation of Vera Cruz by Huerta's insurrectionists. The city is under civilian rule again after a panic filled departure. The United States, via Consul Wood, noted unknown rebel destinations as the cruiser Richmond and Admiral Magruder moved to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vera Cruz
Huerta
Obregon
Wood
State Department
United States
Richmond
Vera Cruz Harbor
Admiral Magruder
Train collision near Braggs kills Muskogee man
A northbound Missouri Pacific extra freight struck a motor truck at the Braggs depot this morning killing Earl Fleck of Muskogee and injuring Walter Foster, also of Muskogee, who is reported to be seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Feb
Missouri Pacific Railway
Braggs
Earl Fleck
Walter Foster
Oil Transactions In Pontotoc County Continue Amid Cold Weather
The county clerk records show forty oil instruments filed despite yesterday's cold. Last week's favorable weather spurred more lease scouting across Pontotoc, with buyers showing interest from all regions in oil properties and leases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Politician slain as shooting follows tied Palmetto mayoral race
In New Orleans the widow of Palmetto mayoral candidate Mrs. Roland Clark is dead after a street gunfight tied to a primary contest with Isaacson. Her daughter and Meyer were wounded as Meyer and Clark each fired during the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Roland Clark
Palmetto
Louis Meyer
Clark
Isaaxson
Opelousas
Sullivan Taken After Escape From Arkansas Penitentiary
Diamond Joe Sullivan, one of three escapees from the Arkansas penitentiary last Friday, was captured near Redfield by a posse. He had a bullet wound from a self inflicted shot and was too cold to speak about Emory Connell and Eulos Sullivan or their location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iattle Rock
Ark
Diamond Joe” Sullivan
Emory Connell
Eulos Sullivan
Arkansas Penitentiary
Hamp Martin
Redfield
Sullivan
Coolidge Favors Tariff Rise on Wheat
President Coolidge said he hopes the wheat tariff increase is justified by the tariff commission's current inquiry. He noted the agricultural request from the Northwestern farm and banking conference and pledged consideration of the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Washington
Northwestern Farm and Banking Conference
Tariff Commission
Judge Bolen Silent On Short Ouster Action
District Judge J W Bolen refused to comment on Attorney General George Short's ouster action seeking his removal. The case was filed in supreme court with a February 8 setting. Bolen, at home, said he had no statement and had heard of steps taken in Oklahoma City earlier today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bolen
George Short
Supreme Court
State Capitol
Boien
Oklahoma City
War Veteran Goes to Trial for Double Murder
OKMULGEE February 5 H H Bell charged with the murder of Mrs R Bradshaw and Odell Bradshaw October 9 1922 on the Muskogee road near Bald Hill went to trial. County Attorney Grant Gillespie said the state would show Bell was intoxicated and driving recklessly when his car crashed into the machine carrying the two victims. Pell is employed by a local concern and served overseas with a combat division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okmulgee
H. H. Bell
Fred Bean Becomes VP at Francis National Bank
Fred W. Bean is named active vice president of Francis National Bank effective today, succeeding O. G. Rose who resigns after many years with the bank. J. T. Groves is cashier. Bean grew up in Francis and is known countywide. Rose’s long city‑wide ties will be missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Bean
Francis National Bank
Francis
O. G. Rose
J. T. Groves
Rose
Fred Bean
Bank of
Mr. Groves
Community Institute Planned at Francis by Oklahoma University
Rev Duncan McRuer of the University of Oklahoma extension department announced a community institute to be held in Francis on February 12 13 and 14. The program features addresses entertainment business conferences and discussions on crime and child examination by medical staff. Six faculty members will lead with Dr Dean C Dutton to follow with an additional two day session to complete the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan McRuer
University of Oklahoma
Fancis
Dean C. Dutton
Pennsylvania rail strike suit dismissed by federal court
Philadelphia February 6 The $16,000,000 suit brought by the shopmen organization against the Pennsylvania railroad system was dismissed by the federal district court on the grounds that state courts had no power to hear the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Shopmen’s Organization
Pennsylvania Railroad
Federal District Court
Pice Thesf
Four Suits Filed Against Railroad Company
Four lawsuits against the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad seek damages from accidents and charges to the railroad. Plaintiffs come from four Oklahoma counties other than Pontotoc. cases sent to this district court for hearing by local attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
San Francisco
Pontotoc
Cotton gin owner killed in auto wreck near Okmulgee
John Powell a wealthy cotton gin owner of Okmulgee was killed instantly when his car crashed into a stationary vehicle on the road just outside the city limits. Powell was returning from a rabbit chase at Bald Hill when the collision occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okmulgee
John Powell
Okemah
Powell
Bald Hill
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Gilbert and Clark
Standard Oil
Laselle Well
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Francis Bank
Community Institute
McRuer
Railroad CO
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