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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
2
Former Attorney General Daugherty tells the Senate committee he will not testify or be represented by counsel. He warns of a harmed reputation and alleges illegal conduct by committee members. Senator Brookhart cites a possible criminal conspiracy and notes Daugherty’s funds rising to 75000 dollars.
J. K. Beck of Tonkawa died instantly when his car plunged from a bridge abutment five miles south of Blackwell. The vehicle rolled into a six foot ditch with Beck pinned beneath it. His neck was broken and he is survived by a widow.
In a tale bridging two families, Tim Bailey and Carter Enright reconcile after years of dispute over three pine trees. Bailey accepts liability with interest to end the feud, but a final twist reveals a renewed quarrel as a cleverly planted note and the stump of a replaced tree unveil the ruse. Memorial Day honors Oklahoma veterans with parades, services, and graveside remembrances led by the American Legion and local posts including Donaldson-Walker Post No 108.
United States Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana in St. Louis stated that former attorney general Daugherty did not want to expose himself to the rigorous examination that would follow if he testified before the senate committee investigating him.
Berlin reports a new volume of the German official naval history will publish the German account of the Lusitania sinking. The account relies on Commander Schwieger of U 20 and cites a New York customs officer claiming the liner carried a munition. The arguments mirror postwar blame on Britain for arming a passenger ship.
County officers seek the meanest man in the world who stole a Ford touring car owned by J. A. Johnson of Stratford. Johnson parked the car in front of the First Christian church Friday night while attending services. The vehicle vanished and had not been located by Saturday.
Washington June 2 opposition to merging war and navy departments noted. A joint congressional committee on reorganizing executive departments recommends establishing a new department of education and relief in its report.
A Miami News Record report notes a police traffic officer in a large town being charged with conduct unbecoming an officer. The case highlights concerns about discipline and standards for law enforcement in urban settings.
The annual Poppy sale of the Legion and Auxiliary, held the week before Memorial Day, was a qualified success according to Bernard A. Kellner, Department Service officers. All former sale records were broken. Proceeds from the Flanders flowers will be donated to the care of disabled veterans of Oklahoma.
Shawnee in Oklahoma becomes an Honor Flag community as Bernard Gill Post No 16 completes the sale of over 200 large American flags to local merchants who will install the uniform patriotic flag display system.
The annual Legion picnic in Alfalfa County honored service members their wives and Legion Auxiliary members at Carmen on June 4. District Auxiliary delegates attending the convention were special guests. The program included gold tennis horseshoe croquet swimming boating and baseball events with a basket dinner at noon. Mrs. J. P. Barrett state president of the Legion Auxiliary attended.
Mayor proclaims Clean-Up Day with American Legion in charge. Martial law from 7 am to 5 pm. flags adorn shops and trucks mobilize. Legion members in uniform arrest slackers and place them in a central bullpen as civic clubs and students aid in the effort.
Denison beats Ada Independents by one run as both sides trade runs in a tight contest. Denison scores three in the third inning on three hits plus a walk and holds Ada to three, with key hits from Leach and Burnett. Page shines for Ada with a double and two singles.
In Cleveland Ohio on June 3 Frank W Mondell of Wyoming will be the permanent chairman of the Republican national convention opening June 10. William M Butler Massachusetts national committeeman and Coolidge campaign manager announced the decision this morning.
Local want ad notes opportunities to buy for rent and sell, inviting readers from the NDWS listings to connect on property deals. Details are sparse, focusing on availability and aim to match buyers and sellers through classified notes.
Prof. L. B. Thompson closed a singing school at High Hill Friday night and Sunday held an all day sing ing with a strong program. Leaders included L. B. Thompson J. T. Henry Charley Gibbs H. J. Porter Rev M Wesley and Dotson Lilly. Organists were H. J. Porter Mrs. Wesley and Henry Davis. A mixed quartet and a male quartet performed plus choir selections. Large crowd attended and the event was praised as one of the best of its kind.
Notice is given under an order of sale issued June 4 1924 by the Pontotoc County Oklahoma court clerk in a foreclosure action against C C Myers M T Myers John F Smith Mary Smith J E McDonald and Maggie McDonald by Ever est Porter Mortgage Company The property described is the NE quarter of the NE quarter of Section 22 Township 3 North Range 8 East Indian Meridian Pontotoc County Oklahoma To satisfy a $110 debt plus 10 percent interest from December 1 1922 the sheriff will sell July 7 1924 at 10 a m at the Ada Oklahoma courthouse front door for cash subject to a $500000 first mortgage to the highest bidder McKeel Kerr attorneys for plaintiff P H Deal undersheriff signed June 4 1924.
A report notes one in ten Ada residents own automobiles, with ownership rising from a luxury to common. Ada serves as a selling hub for Portotoc County and nearby areas, drawing many license applicants who may not reside in Ada. Over 1700 license applications filed in five months, about a thousand from the city. Some residents have yet to file, risking penalties when they do apply for driving privileges.
East Central State Teachers College staged a Tuesday mixer on the college campus with music dancing and refreshments. About two thousand students and several hundred faculty members attended in a yearly summer tradition. Lorene Neal Katherine Stone Urby Mallory Way Duncan and others were praised for dancing and handshaking skills.
Washington June 2 The revenue law cuts federal taxes to wartime lows with immediate 25 percent relief on this year’s income taxes and broader 50 percent cuts for higher earners. It creates gift and mah jong taxes, raises estate taxes to 40 percent on large amounts, and revises excises. Net yearly revenue gains are projected to rise from 361 million to over 400 million in the next year.
Senator Underwood of Alabama demanded quick disposition of the Muscle Shoals bill and sought unanimous consent to set it as unfinished business. He warned he would move for consideration at the earliest opportunity amid Senate obstruction and a drive toward adjournment plans.
Minnesota Democrats at St Paul chose an uninstructed 24 member delegation to the national convention in New York City after endorsing Governor Al Smith and favoring Smith with about twenty delegates to McAdoo who secured four.
Elmer Beere was identified by the Arkansas City bank cashier and a woman clerk as one of the bandits who robbed the bank last Friday. Authorities described W. J. Elmer as resembling another suspect but could not ID him. Other detainees include Beere's wife, Elmer's wife, and Elmer's 16 year old son Roy, believed to have driven the getaway car.
Robert R. Dickerson formerly of Ada died in San Antonio Thursday afternoon at 5 oclock. The body will be brought to Purcell for interment Sunday afternoon at 56 46. L. D. Dickerson of 125 North Hope Avenue and father of the deceased was at the bedside.
L C Winkler posted notices announcing a recall election set for June 24 to decide whether Mayor R L Merrill should be removed. The move follows an audit that found city book irregularities, Merrill refused to resign, and citizens petitioned for the vote.
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