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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1928
Page
1
Three suspects are detained after a daring holdup at the O C A A depot office Sunday midnight. The bandits escaped with 31.18 in cash after forcing the clerk to open the safe. Henry Pointer identified one masked robber. Hale and Alford were held for questioning while deputies pursue a key clue.
Kansas City jan 9 the state waived evidence rules for william edward hickmans sanity hearing set for jan 25 defense counsel jerome walsh said he would collect data and witnesses from the region a los angeles district attorney signed a document allowing the defense to assemble data walsh denied a second confession hickman claimed he did the crime. los angeles officials say hickman may repudiate parts of his confession regarding motive after a jail interview attorney richard cantillon said hickman told him he could not find a motive for the slaying of Marian Parker.
Retrial of the Fall Sinclair oil conspiracy case delayed to April 2 because Albert B Fall is ill His physician said a man with his lung and heart condition cannot travel to Washington at this time of year
A terse musing notes that appearances can mislead about dumb waiters and rope, suggesting some may merit being pulled up, hinting at danger or moral judgment without specifics.
Adda greets the moment with a calm smile as a jury summons arrives unexpectedly, marking a pivotal interruption to routine proceedings.
Gerson S. Weitzenhoffer 34, president of the Oklahoma Bankers association and vice president of Security National Bank, died at his Oklahoma City home after a brief pneumonia illness. He returned from a Havana trip when illness began. he moved to Oklahoma City at 14 from Lexington and held successive bank posts including cashier. He served as a naval officer in World War I.
Ada progresses toward final approval of a $425000 bond issue to extend Ada city mains from Byrds Mill springs. Mayor Somer Jones announces bid advertisements for January 19 with plans to award and begin work in February, aided by a civic committee from local clubs.
Harry Ginnis a Mexican held without bond on a murder charge after the fatal Christmas Eve shooting of James Mooney known as Cripple Jim. Mooney died an hour after being shot while kneeling to light a stave, with authorities detailing a confession and testimony revealing troubled home life.
Secretary of State John Hay once used the middle name Milton but later stopped using it. The change reflects a simplification of his formal name in public records.
Thirty universities have conferred degrees on Herbert Hoover. The text defines male seals as bulls female seals as cows and their young as pups.
Fire Chief Ed Haley released the Ada fire department annual report for 1927 noting 83 calls, 17,900 feet of hose, 680 blocks rushed to alarms, and losses totaling 26,980 dollars. Building values in danger reached 266,400 dollars and contents 252,257 dollars. Insurance on buildings 142,750 dollars and contents 159,175 dollars. One firefighter was injured but recovered and remains with the force.
The undersheriff P. Tt Deal, away at First Baptist services, had his Ford touring car stolen last night. Authorities report no trace of the vehicle today and describe the theft as evidence of a growing, disrespectful campaign against officers.
Oklahoma City January 7 E P Atterbury of Antlers removed as tag agent for Pushmataha county by the highway commission. Ed Westmorland named to the post. W B Kerr of Ada replaced by Mrs Marjorie Braly. W L Beardsley of Forgan ousted, Mrs L H Cathy appointed. Secretary Seaman cited political conflict as reason.
W S Kerr county tag agent remains at his office in the county court building with no official notice of dismissal from the state highway department. Governor Johnston announced dismissals last Saturday including Marjorie Braly as successor. Pontotoc county tag collections reach 360 cars since January 2 as office activity continues.
Judge Orel Busby in Pontotoc county district court ruled for defendants in Mamie Lee Thompson v H D Renfrow et al over a one half royalty on 160 acres in the Allen oil field. The estimated suit value nears a quarter million dollars. Thompson filed for a new trial, overruled, with notice of appeal to the supreme court.
Operators of the Jolly-Ogg No 1 in section 29-5-5 plan to clean out the producer currently flowing about 200 barrels. The Hunton stream awaits cut into the flow after tubing and cleaning. A new LaSelle well is shut down due to water freeze and idle this week. Homackla Oil Co reports a new land find at No 6 McCall southwest of Pontotoc county with sand at 2865 to 2878 feet and casing set to test the formation. W R and W E Ramsey drill at No 2 Pattison Harjo, with gas flow around 40 000 000 cubic feet and some oil spray. Weather has slowed Allen district activity, damaging water and steam lines.
In Los Angeles on January 10, 16-year-old Hunt pleaded not guilty to the murder of C Ivy Thomas, a druggist, as co-defendant with William E Hickman in the Marian Parker slaying. Hunt likely will testify against Hickman in the insanity defense trial set for February 1.
Jack Pumroy remains in Pon totoc county jail after waiving arraignment Saturday morning and entering a not guilty plea on unlawful possession of narcotic drugs. Justice T O Cullins who heard the case says needles and drugs were alleged to be found in Pumroy's possession at arrest.
Oklahoma City January 9 Governor Henry Johnston rejects claims that officials removed from the state payroll were ousted to exact revenge. He says changes were not driven by vengeance or hatred but by administrative action.
Twenty eight girls are homeless after a fire yesterday wiped out the Bethany Peniel college girls dormitory seven miles west of Oklahoma City. Rev. A L Parrott, business manager, says damage is around 15000 dollars with 6000 dollars insured. The girls are being housed in local homes and in Bethany.
Nine jurors including five women were discharged from municipal court for drinking in a liquor case and later acquitting defendants. Judge Thomas L. Ambrose indicated he might reconsider, as eight jurors appealed for forgiveness while one fainted during the upheaval. The women admitted tasting the bottled evidence. three other jurors denied any contact.
Ada schools report a 302 student rise over last year with Irving adding 134 and Washington 132. The high school growth was smaller at 39, while overall crowding prompts new high school building plans next year. The surge implies about 1500 population gain in Ada over the year.
Karl Weaver, Hazel Atlas superintendent of operations, arrives to oversee Ada plant remodeling and integration into the Hazel Atlas network based in Wheeling. About 25 workers currently repair and reorganize facilities with start of production tentatively set for April 1, subject to change. A new eastern rail spur may be added to improve shipping on OC-A-A tracks as machinery arrives.
Panama honors Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh as a modern conquistador. The Spirit of St. Louis landed at Campo Lindbergh after a 310 mile flight from Panama to San Jose Costa Rica. Lindbergh, sunburned and modest, greeted locals with his usual charm.
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