Lawton Justice Dismisses Case Against McKinley
Oklahoma justice dismisses the criminal case against Jno P McKinley for pointing a pistol at Charles Coon and pressuring a land sale near Lawton. The preliminary exam found the charge groundless and McKinley released. Charlie Coon issued a sworn statement apologizing for past unjust claims and confirming the deed was signed without force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
P. McKinley
Charles Coon
Ft. Sill
Coon
M. T. Perkins
Lawton
McKinley
Wimbishi Duncan
Ada
B. M. Parmenter
J. F. McKeel
Agai McKinley
A. D. Coon
Charlie Coon
State of Oklahoma
Comanche
Justice Court
Fiest National Bank
Oklahoma
Noes J. A Bye R
T. M. Runnells
N. B. Haney
Pontotoc County Breeders to Hold Big Livestock Sale
Pontotoc County Improved Breeders Association plans a major sale in Ada featuring 100 head of registered stock from local herds. Bulls, cows, heifers, Jersey heifers, Holsteins, Duroc Jerseys, Poland Chinas, Percheron stallion, and Mammoth jacks head the consignments with breeders urging business men and farmers to attend. Catalogs available from secretary B A Pratt in Ada Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Bruno Mayer
Chilcutt
Fussell
Dale
Corrector
Reed and Jackson
Hiram Jones
Ben Boring
A. B. Meyer
W. B. Johnson
Houpla
Majesty
Noble
R. F. Wilborn
Cecil Riddle
W. R. Dennis
Gerdon DeKol
L. L. Lillard
Allen Stanfield
Virgil Hunt
J. L. Arringer
Ada Weekly
Oklahoma
Sam Scheinberg Becomes Partner in Family Clothing Firm
B Scheinberg announces Sam Scheinberg, his son, joins as partner in Model Clothing Co. The business will be renamed B Scheinberg & Son. Sam has long worked at the store and now takes an actual financial interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Scheinberg
Model Clothing Co
Sam
B. Scheinberg & Son
Leaky radiator spotted in travel note to Emer Harris Hotel
A brief travel item mentions transporting a leaking radiator to Emer Harris Hotel with an unclear timestamp and location shorthand. The fragment notes a 12 30 time reference and a tfw marker.
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Emer- Harris Hotel
Capital and Labor in Tension: A Question of Efficacy
The remark questions whether capital can ever match labor in effectiveness, reflecting ongoing debate about economic productivity and the distribution of power between owners and workers. It implies skepticism of capital driven efficiency compared to labor based approaches.
Christmas news and local visits in Stonewall Ada area
Christmas events fill the period with church services and school activities. Audie Malone and Brents families visit from Tulsa and Ada relatives gather for holidays. Clara Stewart and Noma Stewart enjoy Ada visits while Miss Liddie Godby stays in Stonewall. Communities hear Bro Brothers and Bro Payne preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audie Malone
Stonewall
Leonard Brents
Tulsa
M. L. Hooks
Ada
Howard
George Harper
Mabel. Clark
Noma Stewart
Miss Clark
Liddie Godby
Stewart Home
Bro
Brothers
Lula Cottingham
Bro. Payne
Mr. Hughes
McAlester
Ozelle
Bill Jones
Jesse
Clarence Clark
Frisco
Oklahoma mules and wagon cited in steam laundry venture
A terse note from T. E. Graham references good Oklahoma mules and a wagon valued for steam laundry usage, indicating a rural business or transport tie in. The fragment hints at property use and a potential inventory or sale context from the period.
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Oklahoma
T. E. Graham
Ada Freemasons Welcome Grand Officers In Ada
Ada lodge No 119 hosted an official visitation by state Grand Master Olonzo Connor Grand Secretary Mose Anderson and past Grand Master Perry Freeman at Masonic Hall. About 150 Freemasons attended despite bad weather as three hours of addresses revived member duties and lodge spirit.
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Ada Lodge No
Masonic Hall
Olonzo Connor
Vinita
Mose Anderson
Olahoma City
Perry Freeman
McAlester
Ada Lodge
Luther Harrison
Ada
Why the Chilean Likes the United States of America
A Chilean writer in Ultimas Noticias lists why he admires the United States. He cites order in crowds, courteous behavior, cleanliness, respect for police, orderly lines, single surnames, railway class, and widespread youth education, noting democracy with government and cultural confidence.
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United States of America
Associated Press
Santiago
Chile
Ultimas Noticias
United States
Stock Exchange
Parents Hopeful as Army Confirms Death of Cleveland Corporal
The Moorehouse family of Cleveland holds to faith that Corporal Harold A. Moorehouse is alive, despite U.S. Army records marking his burial in Ol sene near Ypres. Parents cite lost memory cases, nurse identifications, and letters from Camp Sherman and Denver as reasons for hope while continuing vigil at 2481 Arlington Road, Shaker Heights.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Harold A. Moorehouse
United States Army
Olsene
Ypres
United States
Corporal Moorehouse
Camp Sherman
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Camp Grant
Forta
Herbert S. Moorehouse
Denver
Utah
Moorehouse
Arlington Road
Shaker Heights
Soldier from Ada Recalls Croix de Guerre Award
J. 8S. Savage living seven miles northwest of Ada visited the Evening News office and said he had learned the Croix de Guerre was earned in battle. Savage served in Company D, 141st Infantry, 36th Division, and was recently informed of the con test his life in combat.
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Savage
Ada
Evening News
Young Savage
141St Infantry
36Th Division
Court Dismisses Referendum on Auto Tax in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed the referendum on the auto tax law, putting the measure into effect immediately. State Highway Commissioner Henry Wood challenged petition validity. the court sustained the appeal and declared signatures invalid. The new tax starts at $10 and rises with vehicle value, with a $750,000 revenue forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Supreme Court
Henry Wood
Wood
Mass meeting considered for Pontotoc road bond election
A Pontotoc County Good Roads Association motion calls a mass meeting to discuss backing a road bond issue. Weather reduced turnout. State Highway Commissioner Henry Wood spoke on state road laws and federal aid.
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Pontotoc County
Henry Wood
Oklahoma City
Pontotoc County School Activities Highlights
December 29 opening at Maxell school with hopeful full attendance by month end. Renovations include new windows and curtains. Odd Fellows hall now a classroom and potential workshop space. Principal Overturf leads strong school spirit and community support. Poultry law shows planned at multiple schoolhouses. Circus at Vaness raises funds. Red Cross Seals drive hits target.
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Maxell School
Odd Fellows
Overturf
Swamp Root Promises Aid for Kidney Trouble Women
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often misattributed. The ad urges Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy and offers a sample by mailing ten cents with Ada Weekly News noted. Also includes a sheriff sale foreclosure notice for Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
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Pontotoc
A. M. Walker
Oliver P. Walker
Tate
Paon
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Said County
A. D
Daggs
Ada
Oklah
Pontotoé County
Pontotec County
Dagges
District Court
Bob Duncan
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
N. Y
Ada Weekly News
Adv
Plina A. Evans
B. S. McCleary
Lillian F. McCleary
Center
Duncan
Oil price up 25 percent to three dollars a barrel
Independence Kansas January 16 1930 Prairie Oil and Gas Company announced a 25 percent rise in crude oil price bringing it to 3 per barrel with the approval of the Prairie Oil and Gas Company executives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Kan
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Seine flood leaves thousands homeless and jobless
Paris reports the Seine flood crested yesterday forcing about 7000 people from homes and displacing 21000 workers from their jobs due to rising waters.
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Paris
Seine
Varying Ages and Cities Listed in Local Notices
A compilation lists several individuals with ages and hometowns including Citra Ada Pauls Valley Tupelo and Centrahoma. The items include James Jones 26 Citra Lucile Lightsey 24 Citra and others with ages 23 to 61 across multiple towns. The page closes with two aphorisms about coping in trouble and preferring mules over swearing.
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James Jones
Citra
Lucile Lightsey
Frank Odom
Ada
Viola Wilfong
John Scroggins
Francis
Lorettie Polk
W. G. Anthony
Fitzhugh
M. M. Saunders
Roff
Virgil R. Gaston
Bessie Clapp
A. S. Taylor
Pauls Valley
Sybil Lela Walker
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Medicine Owens
North 4Th
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Galveston
Ellen Laswel
19Th Street
Lawton Justice
Sam Scheinberg
Franks
Ada Freemasons
C. F. Green
Ada, Oklahoma
Pontotgc
Nannie Barnes
Happy Land
J. R. Waldby
Colbert
International Harvester Company
Chickasha
Lanham
H. A. Bowers
Floyd
Parish Chapel
Pickett
The
Jackson Poultry Law
Steedman
Brook Haven
Hall’s Hill
Vaness
Oakman
Latham
Rofs High School
Marietta
Miss Sprigs
Stonewall School
Supt. Scroggs
Vaness School
Wild Woman
Borneo
Mamie
Red Cross
Roosvelt
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster
Seattle
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