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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
6
General Clarke warned Captain Jack that rebels would trap him and test his nerve. On January 20 near the British lines a squad surprised him in a woods stronghold with Lionel Clarke among the captors, leaving Jack to face execution with stubborn defiance.
Oklahoma City May 30 W E Boyce a one time prominent doctor and World War II major was held by police on federal Mann act and hijacking warrants. Also tied to a Springfield killing and Watervliet hijacking. Accomplice Fay Latta released. Several others were detained.
Jack is moved under guard through Boston on Sunday to a filthy jail yard crowded with rebel prisoners including Solomon Binkus. Immune to smallpox, they endure harsh conditions, rations and vermin while awaiting an exchange as Howe’s troops prepare to evacuate the city and Putnam’s brigade advances toward Boston.
S. P. Freeling former Oklahoma attorney general filed with the secretary of state as a candidate for United States senator subject to the August Democratic primary. He said his campaign would stress states rights and oppose federal encroachment while recalling wartime Allied leaders in remarks to supporters.
Washington defeats British plans to abandon Boston as Green and Adams push independence. Jack and Solomon join army actions on Long Island and Gravesend, evade detection, report to Washington, and escort leaders to Philadelphia for crucial talks as the war edges toward a final scene.
Reading trends in Arla show no standout novel dominating sales. Old reliable authors like Wilson Norris Porter and Grey maintain steady demand, while new writers sell slowly. Popular serious titles such as Papilli's Life of Christ lead the recent list as readers seek variety before resuming preference for romance.
A young scout and Clarke clash as they move away. Clarke vows punishment to the captive, saying he will be made to stand blindfolded against a wall. The captive Jack counters that terror won’t scare him, noting they hold many of his men.
"te sick em," said Solomon. "We're a-goin' to break their necks." "Colonel, you are very confident," the general answered with a smile. "You'll see," Solomon continued, "God Almighty is sick ' tyrants. They're doomed." "Let us hope so," said the commenr er-in-chief. "But let us not forget the words of Poor Richard: 'God helps those who help themselves.'
In Ulster border chaos Pettigo in Donegal lies partly in the Free State and partly under Northern Ireland. Tea cocoa and minerals cost less on the British side while residents in Fugalnd face lower income tax.
Byron Norrell visits Francis a railroad town about 10 miles northeast of Ada. He notes 1200 residents many railroad workers a Frisco division point and a nearby small refinery. He mentions a strong school system a water works and electric lights plus an oil test nearby orchard vineyard owner H R Hochstrasser a railroad station manager.
Oil test in section 28-4-7 east of Ada reached sand at 708 feet with a 33 degree gravity oil. The sand is about 25 feet thick and contains oil, with drilling continuing and a larger rotary rig planned for a deeper hole. The American Oil and Refining company starts a new location nearby on the Witherspoon and Phelps farm.
Misa In Donaldson returns to Northwestern University where she received her piece of B M B last week. She will assist Miss Ballard with the music at the college during the summer term.
The Senate approved the child labor law amendment 61 to 23 and sent it to the states for ratification. If two-thirds of states approve, the measure would empower the federal government to regulate or prohibit the labor of children under 18.
Leslie Cardwell and Jess Patty reportedly captured two hundred silver-side minnows at Coalgate, froze them in a three hundred pound ice cake, transported to Little River, and proved the minnows survived melting after three days. corroborating witnesses John Phillips and Revy Roy Curtis. Local fishermen react with skepticism from Jim Covington.
Scores seek audiences with Governor M E Trapp with many wanting a handshake and thousands of letters asking for advice or aid. Secretary Parker La Moore says the governor spends hours daily with state officials and visitors, then meets leaders at a downtown hotel in the evenings.
J. B. Gilbraith of Ada won first in a public speaking contest at the Y M C A College in Washington. The event drew participants from many states and was a major feature of the college year. Blaine Gilbreath is private secretary to Congressman Tom D. McKeown and is also pursuing college work.
Strong indications in Democratic circles point to Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana as the likely temporary chairman of the national convention in New York. Key leaders say the selection is virtually settled, though Walsh declined to comment.
A Bristow fisherman claims he expects to produce several new fish varieties though he questions their usefulness as catching existing species remains difficult. The remark reflects local humor about attempts to expand piscine stocks.
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