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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
1
Baya H a noted leader of the Democracy party dies at the home of a friend in Dayton Tennessee. Funeral arrangements were not listed but tributes describe a long career in public service and party leadership.
William Jennings Bryan died quietly in Dayton after a period of decline linked to heart dilation. The famed Democratic nominee and three time presidential candidate had just wrapped a Chattanooga speech and planned a nationwide anti modernism campaign. Clarence Darrow, a longtime rival, offered tribute noting Bryan's sincerity and courage. Born March 19 1860 in Salem Illinois Bryan rose from the Platte to the national stage, influencing Woodrow Wilson’s first nomination and earning the nickname the silver tongued orator.
Ada city permits suggest 500000 in yearly building values with 80000 issued for new homes in January. Projects include a 100000 Baptist church and a 135000 college building. Growth may rebound as plans to replace frame structures on East Main emerge.
A local weather report notes 1.35 inches of rain in Ada with estimates suggesting totals near 1.12 inches from light morning showers. Farmers say the moisture boosts cotton yields, aided by cooler conditions and improving soil absorption as milder temperatures ease past heat records. Dr. MacMillan records highs of 87 and 88 in recent days.
In Atlanta on July 29 the Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted down an amendment that would prohibit teaching evolution in the state's common schools. The measure faced strong opposition from lawmakers and education advocates.
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed the Oklahoma corporations demand that railroads entering Oklahoma City build a union passenger terminal. It held jurisdiction exists but evidence did not justify approval. the project remains open to further plan and reconsideration should a proper proposal be prepared.
The East Central college plans a 130000 classroom building with concrete work to begin late this week. Exterior walls rise and space will be repurposed as administration moves to classroom use after plant three finishes. Equipment for the new plant awaits completion and a 10400 legislative allocation funds the gear.
A meeting of the Democratic County Central Committee is scheduled in the District Court room in Ada Oklahoma at 2:00 PM August 1 1925 for important business All Committeemen urged to attend Dated July 22 1925 Charles W Stringer Chairman L R Clark Secretary
About 120 men and thousands of pounds of gear depart Monday at 2 45 am for the Oklahoma National Guard encampment at Fort Sill. The Roff unit joins Ada guardsmen. Camp Coppinger honors Harry M. Coppinger and runs Aug 2 to 17 with drills and recreational programs.
County Agent J. B. Hill eyes a wholesale cantaloupe contract for Pontotoc County after a scouting trip to Ardmore with eleven associates. A central yard would dump fruit into a bin and a Florida packing crew would crate shipments to foreign markets. Fall meetings may inform farmers about terms, with about 500 acres needed for a favorable deal.
East Central educator Dr. A Linscheid will address the Farmers Union at Summers Chapel on Saturday August 1 presenting Rural School Improvement as the central issue. He advocates county school administrators joining farmers unions to strengthen rural schools citing Seminole county progress over four years.
Rus sell Scott, a former Canadian financier convicted of murdering a Chicago drug clerk, again escaped execution when Judge Joseph B. David granted a stay of sentence pending a sanity hearing set for August 3. A week earlier Gov. Small had granted a reprieve. the latest stay came after the pardon board refused clemency.
In Port Huron Michigan on July 24 officers doubt two claims tied to saving Robert Scott. A bottle in the St. Clair River bore a note addressed to Russell T. Scott allegedly from Robert. Mrs. W J Manley of Port Huron also said Robert left for Chicago to aid his brother.
In Muskogee on July 28 the jury in the case of A E Lewis and W L Lewis bankers charged with conspiring to seize Liberty National bank funds found counts 2 7 12 15 17 and 19 not guilty and hung on others. Juror Edmondson was placed in custody after alleged improper conduct and the jurors were excused pending further action.
The United States produced a record amount of beet sugar last year totaling nearly 22 million 100 pound bags. Colorado led states with about 7 million bags in the aggregate output.
The Asbury Methodist church in Ada nears completion with a $10,000 brick edifice on a 700 seat auditorium and community rooms. The May 6 1924 start featured volunteers from all walks and a pledge to complete without debt.
Ada pickle plant operator Mrs. J. M. Atkinson reports rain and cooler weather will add several hundred cucumber bushes. Four tanks are filled and a fifth nearly so, totaling about 3 600 bushels. If current receipts continue, 1 600 bushels more may be ready from two or three tanks. Dils in twenty four 45 gallon casks are being pickled.
A new note reports that pepsin is obtained from the stomach linings of young pigs. The finding highlights the source of the digestive enzyme used in various scientific and medical applications.
The funeral train carrying William Jennings Bryan left Dayton for Washington to honor the slain statesman with a final service in Arlington Cemetery. In Chattanooga the public viewed the body as a crowd of about 1,500 gathered, with Mrs. Bryan aboard and officials directing the arrival. Flowers filled the car and railway workers paused their labor to pay respects.
A 2000 ton steamship Augusta carried 250000 dollars worth of champagne whiskey and cordials landed by bootleggers near Dykman street Hudson river. Acting Captain Charles Wilson and 24 crewmen were arrested as customs officials describe the raid as the most daring rum running feat in prohibition history.
A new motion picture theater is proposed for New York City. The 50 000 square foot site will house a building costing over 6 million dollars with seating for 6 000 people.
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