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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1927
Page
2
Paul Raxon exerts ruthless power over rival McKimber in a tense political thriller set in upstate New York. Raxon reveals a planned bid for Washington and exposes McKimber’s past, threatening ruin unless McKimber yields and backs the Raxon Senate run.
Pa ton Flannery of Mc Alester Oklahoma was found not guilty by a circuit court jury in Gate City Virginia of the 1890 murder of Hiram Johnson. The trial required jurors to travel 12 miles into the foothills for witness testimony. Flannery thanked the jurors and judge and weighed remaining in Oklahoma or returning home.
Oklahoma court transcripts reveal District Judge Orel Busby’s severe rebuke of Keith Decker, convicted of murder and sentenced to four years for manslaughter amid narcotics convictions. The judge faulted the defense for not presenting Decker’s prior record, called for legal changes, and lamented the absence of a life sentence or electric chair. He described Decker as a dope ring member and denounced narcotics trade that harms victims and society.
An exuberant meditation on Oklahoma landscapes contrasts with oil field updates. Reports mention Milner and Louisiana offset leading Allen field production plus drilling at Homaokla and Bebee wells. Texas Pacific to operate near Slick gusher with several test wells and ongoing drilling near Ada and section 27-5-6.
C M Bishop aged 75 died Thursday at 12 30 pm at the home of his daughter Mrs Theodore Rogers 30 West Tenth Funeral services set for 4 pm Rev C C Morris in Charge Interment in Rosedale cemetery Bishop was known in Ada and Pon totoc county for years running a store at Union Valley He is survived by a son Charley Bishop and a daughter Mrs Theodore Rogers
Mrs. Isabelle Hooten aged 88 years and seven months died Friday evening at 9 o'clock at her son Tom Hooten's home on North Townsend avenue. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 30 from Cummins undertaking parlors with Rev R E McCain officiating. Interment followed at Frisco cemetery.
Mrs. Saifie Ina Coffman nee Rains wife of J L Coffman died Friday at 6 30 pm at the family home 931 West Main Ada Texas Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 am from the home Rev R E McCain presiding Interment at Rosedale Cemetery She was a native of Alabama married in Marlin Texas in 1896 and leaves husband son Bryan six siblings and other relatives from Ada and Abilene Texas with one son surviving.
Glen Alden Milner one year old son of Mr and Mrs Al C Milner of Antlers died Sunday at 2 p m in a local hospital. The body was taken to Allen where funeral services and interment will be held this afternoon.
Mrs Willie Maud Dear aged 27 wife of Hart Dear died at 6 o'clock this morning at the family residence 220 West Sixth Funeral services were set for this afternoon at 4 o'clock with Rev Morris in charge Interment in Rosedale cemetery Survived by husband mother Mrs M J Moore twin sister Mrs Minnie Snoddy of La Habra California and three brothers A E Thomason Ringling C A Thomason Stonewall and W F Thomason Spokane Washington
Richer by a 400000 bequest the former Crown Prince now calls himself King Carol of Rumania. He seeks to return for Ferdinand’s funeral but faces no reply as Premier Britania remains in power. Rumors say a King Caro II is unlikely for now. Also reported is the engagement of Miss Marge Faye Bryan to John Newton Norris Jr of San Diego.
C Wilson was placed under a peace bond of 750 dollars after appearing before Justice T O Cullins on a charge of threatening breach of peace. He had been arrested days earlier as neighbors testified to the threat.
A London based snuff manufacturer reports that sixty five percent of snuff sales come from women across all social classes. This claim underscores changing consumer habits and gender roles in everyday goods.
Ad copy urges readers to use the newspaper’s want ad service to buy rent or sell items. The short pitch emphasizes quick listings and broad reach for personal and business needs.
Rapidity D D July 22. Reduction of taxes on this year income payable next March 15 appears probable. Senator Smoot Republican Utah chairman of the finance committee outlines the plan to President Coolidge. The administration backs a tax slash next session with a belief of at least 366000000 in annual federal levy relief. Early enactment is urged and a special session around November 1 is proposed.
The Allen territory in Pontotoc County reports two new prospective producers and ongoing drilling by Ramsey, Louisiana Oil & Refining, and Shaefer Oil. Ramsey's Waffle No 1 and Louisiana McIlroy No 1 show oil and strong gas. several other wells progress toward production with multiple locations and rigs rising.
The Twilight League season ends with Farker Brewer as the hitting champion. Powell and Owens contend for top honors, with Brewer finishing at .469 and Powell at .431 after a strong final week. Owens sputtered, affecting the race. Other top hitters include Page, Wray, Hunnicutt, Stalcup, and Norman, among Legion, Cementers, Firemen, Waners, and Colleges players.
The piece notes 27 million phones worldwide and 16 million in the United States. It jokes that party line users should find new conversation partners.
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