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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
1
County Farm Demonstration Agent J. B. Hill reports green winter pastures becoming popular in Ponotoc County. He notes barley’s strong performance, with winter barley yielding 30 to 56 bushels per acre and enabling winter forage while future barley seed can be procured locally. He urges sowing a few acres to solve feed and rotation needs.
El Heraldo de Mexico criticizes the Mexican government’s pacification effort in Chihuahua, faulting generals for corruption and enrichment. The piece argues rebellion grows as funds disappear and the nation seeks order, blaming military leadership over Carranza or the government.
London July 23 Premier Lloyd George replies to critics in the house on the second reading of the German peace treaty and the Anglo French convention. He defends trying the former German emperor in London and argues for a trial in Britain to uphold its traditions. He also addresses the Irish question with interruptions from Joseph Devlin.
A tentative list of western Oklahoma cities to be served by a motor truck parcels post route was developed by R A Griffith after talks with the state highway department and Good Roads association. The plan divides into three divisions with terminal points at Watonga Mutual Buffalo and Oklahoma City.
Ada society women seek fortunes from a crippled woman in a hidden cottage. The News secret service investigates, warning the young and self important to avoid the fortune telling graft long discredited as magic and sleight of hand.
Mexican embassy in Washington informs the State Department that it will omit no efforts in prosecuting and punishing those responsible for the murder of American citizen John W. Correll and the assault on his wife near Tampico last month. The note arrives as the United States seeks details on the attack on American sailors aboard a motor launch near Tampico and urges Carranza to apprehend or disavow the assailants. President Wilson has instructed the State Department to pursue action in the Correll case.
Washington July 22 martial law could be needed to halt race rioting after last night left five dead and at least fifty injured. Negro crowds armed with revolvers clashed with whites and servicemen across the city as police struggled to control the violence on street cars and in public areas.
Oklahoma Union Railway officials prepared to ask Governor Robertson for troops after a mob tore up tracks at Parthenia station last night. Cars were stopped, carmen were assaulted, and passengers were intimidated as shootings occurred during the street car strike.
In Washington on July 20 the house pushed through enforcement provisions of the dry bill while defeating liberal amendments. Leaders pressed to pass the measure in one sitting as debates faded, with Igoe proposing a cheaper substitute and Volstead guiding sections on liquor on trains and boats.
Oklahoma City July 22 Governor Robertson, informed of Tulsa officials preparing to ask troops to guard the Tulsa Sapulpa line, said he opposed calling out the troops. He urged handling through the railway company and county officials and proposed a grand jury investigation of the officials' conduct.
The annual farm congress will be held in Stillwater Oklahoma the week of August 24 to 30. The program lists events for each day including community and rural church day vocational education clubs horticulture and entomology day state farm day livestock dairying poultry crops day and a final special meeting.
Mr C F Avery of Shawnee arranged to install a modern cotton exchange in Ada in the Guaranty State bank building on Main and Broadway. A private H and B Beer wire system will connect directly with New Orleans and is expected to be installed this week. The setup is expected to attract interest during cotton excitement.
The shop advertises new fall dresses featuring paulette tricolette tricotine poiret twills and silks. Burk's Style Shop promotes stylish fabrics for upcoming season outfits.
Strikers on the Oklahoma Union Railway lines won a complete victory as stockholders met at noon and granted recognition of the union. No wage increase was demanded. the sole issue was union recognition.
George H. Primrose famed minstrel and originator of the soft shoe dancing died in San Diego at age 66 after a severe illness. Born in London Ontario, he began his stage career early in life and rose to prominence in the dancing world.
A faction demands the removal of Mayor Kirby Chief of Police Cagle and Patrolman Harskis amid accusations of lawlessness during Mayor Kirby's administration as reported in the Blackwell Tribune.
Ten people were shot during a disorder at a majority socialist meeting broken up by Spartacans and communists in Berlin on July 23. Police kept order as the crowd clashed and several arrests were reported.
Oklahoma district judges dispute the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling on state tax exemptions for bank capital stock. The law exempts real estate holdings and public buildings bonds, but judges reportedly tax capital stock invested in liberty bonds. District Judge Marcus L. Bozarth of Okmulgee allegedly ruled contrary to the court. Attorney General Freeling ordered the Okmulgee county attorney to seek a new trial and appeal if needed.
All road enthusiasts are urged to attend a Pontotoc County Good Roads Association meeting at the Ada courthouse at 2 PM on Monday August 4 1919. Directors and county commissioners will address road needs and plans. Dr L M Overton serves as president.
In New York a reporter notes pawn shops across the Bowery filled with military crosses and ribbons once worn by doughboys. Described are DSM and Croix de Guerre decorations sold to stave hunger, including a Belleau Wood bravery cross sold for five dollars. The piece laments pride and hardship among veterans.
The item owner seeks to move a listing through a want ad service. A concise notice invites readers to place or respond to a classifieds advertisement for selling.
Oklahoma City records reveal a 1904 filing by Gen. John J. Pershing as executor to obtain appointment of a receiver for the National Insurance company of Delaware. The case, dated July 19, 1904, led to the appointment of H. Thompson as receiver and included a report and a restraining order petition regarding assets in Guthrie.
Charles E. Smith, director and bond holder for the Kansas City Title & Trust company, filed a test suit in U S district court in Kansas City asserting the federal farm loan act is unconstitutional.
Grain Inspector M. I. Jordan says Oklahoma wheat crop will be 15 million bushels below the federal estimate due to premature harvest from heavy moisture and excess straw.
The United States will sign treaties with Bulgaria and Turkey, announced today at the State Department.
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