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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
10
At a commercial club meeting the grounds committee reported President Briles will provide the gymnasium and building space for the fair and grounds. A race track will be built and pasture access with a gate for livestock was offered. August 27 and 28 are set for the fair possibly with the A M encampment.
Oklahoma City June 12 The State Capitol Commission plans to break ground for the Capitol on July 4. Progress on plans is limited and the building will have no home or large rotunda due to insufficient appropriation. The Governor delays $100,000 bonus until land abstracts are delivered after scrutiny by the Legislature.
Crowds of anxious depositors filled the night outside four Lorimer banks after State Bank Examiner Parkin seized control over $4,000,000 in deposits. Ex Senator Lorimer and bank officials remained inaccessible. Parkin said the worst is over and other Chicago banks are in stable condition.
An all star town team defeated the Normal Teachers 8 to 7 on Friday afternoon in a lively diamond contest. Battery for Teachers was Jones and Simmons, for All Stars Kyser and Chauncey, with umpire Ellis. About $15 was raised for the United. In England 477 women doctors, most of whom are married, are noted.
Judge Samuel W. Hayes arrived by the south Frisco train and drew a large audience in the district court room as he outlined his bid to succeed Senator T. P. Gore. He later spoke at the Normal School on a special invitation.
Washington reports Representative Murray of Oklahoma introduces bills to reimburse the state for tax losses from Indian allotment exemptions, fund the 1907 constitutional convention and ratification elections, and cover criminal case trial costs. The measures use Dawes Commission land appraisals and adjust to Oklahoma tax rates and state expenses.
Arthur Tracey an 18 year old boy who spent a day pedaling unseen on a bicycle testified against traveling hypnotist W B Griffiths. Tracey claimed Griffiths hypnotized him at an exhibition and kept him asleep until threatened with jail. He was arrested on counts of cruelty to children and obstructing traffic amid protests by Gary clubwomen.
Sheriff Duncan returned from Dallas with John C. Ray wanted for burglary. A second suspect, a negro wanted for murder in Seminole county, was located. Three barrels of Pablo were poured out at the courthouse as a prohibition protest, and three and a half gallons of alcohol were seized from a buggy driven by J. Q. Adams.
Chicago June 13 The general federation of women’s clubs endorsed woman suffrage almost unanimously as suffrage leaders guided the convention. Cheers erupted as the leaders spoke and the audience showed strong support.
Representative Neely of West Virginia formally impeached United States district Judge Alston G Dayton in the House on June 12 charging twenty six acts of alleged misconduct in office and calling for an investigation.
Two married men, George Micheal and S. P. McCan, were killed when a load of nitro glycerine being hauled up the Verdigris River bank at Inela broke loose and crashed into a ferry, causing a terrific explosion.
Mrs Jessie Davis of Alexandria Indiana appeals to police in big cities for aid in locating her daughter Leona Davis a fifteen year old who disappeared after leaving Imperial California May 22 while en route visiting her mother Leona had just finished her freshman year of high school and her trunk arrived without her
The question ponders a society where constant humor and indulgence lead to mass obesity, suggesting laughter becomes a cultural habit that expands appetites and body sizes across populations.
Delegates from the United States and Huerta's government signed the initial protocol in Niagara Falls with mediators from Argentina Brazil and Chile witnessing. The accord outlines the transfer of executive power to a provisional government recognized by the United States on a later fixed date before a Constitutional President is inaugurated.
Ardmore Oklahoma June 11 The Apne Franklin Oil Company in the southwest of 9.43 in Section 10 Healdton field reports a gas well producing 15 000 000 cubic feet daily found below 1100 feet and beneath the oil sand This is the first gas beneath an oil sand and the deepest gas in the field with rock pressure better than in the shallow wells signaling potential for a long life gas field
A Baltimore murder mystery reports Ella Winter found in the bay with autopsy showing not drowning. She was last seen withD Meredith Reese Jr a wealthy lawyer clubman and yachtsman in a launch a week earlier. Authorities suspect murder and say Reese is concealing facts but no charges filed yet.
London June 13 Roosevelt arrived from his son Kermit’s wedding for a brief stay in England. He will offer advice to the government and Unionist leaders and three conferences with leaders have been arranged to discuss a plan to settle the home rule fight.
June 12 report says a posse of enraged armed farmers hunts a masked white man suspected of attempting to assault Mrs. Charles Good wife of a local druggist on the outskirts of the city. She screamed and alerted the telephone central, triggering a rural roundup.
In a response framed as protecting public morale, authorities under Huerta suppress unfavorable reporting and permit only favorable or cheerful stories. The policy curbs critical coverage and skews information flow within the Mexican press.
Denison Texas June 12 R M Finley secretary of the Denison Baseball Club of the Texas Oklahoma League returned from Hugo after a meeting of league officials The meeting was to decide the Hugo franchise Hugo and Ardmore withdrew from the league and the schedule was changed to six teams The officials adopted a new schedule the six clubs said it suited them better than earlier plans
Program for the annual meeting of the Pototoc County School Officers Association on Friday July 3 1914 at the courthouse opening 9 30 a m Invocation Rev Roy Early three minute reports by district directors or substitute members discussion of school warrants finance responsibilities Address by W T Melton State Superintendent G Pruax Rural and village schools needs R H Wilson open discussion of the School Law and adjournment
Secretary of Labor Wilson said bumper crops and revival of the iron trade would spur mining and related industries and keep textiles busy. He noted requests for more than 1000 men to harvest crops and said he may seek railroad help for special wheat belt excursions from Eastern cities to obtain labor.
Chicago report shows the State Bank of Calumet the fourth small bank shuttered as LaSalle Street Trust and Savings fails to open. Deposits under 150000. Southwest Saving Institution also closes, sixth in a wave. Lorimer banks pledge full deposit payment to all depositors.
Denver June 13 The second black hand letter sent to a Denver millionaire within 36 hours was delivered today to Dennis Sheedy a banker. It was signed Amateur Black Hand, the same as the age titles delivered.
The state convention of the B Y P U closed Thursday evening with a strong address by E E Lee of Dallas field secretary of the Southern Baptist convention on youth and the church. The Vinita union received the state banner. Delegates total about 125 from 45 unions with an attendance near 150. W S Wiley of Muskogee spoke to normal students at 2 PM Thursday. Next meeting slated for Edmond.
In Sapulpa Oklahoma on June 11 a coroner’s inquest was set after the bodies of Best Reynolds 18 and three Sanders sisters aged 9 12 and 14 were found in Rock Creek near the Sanders home. Clothed remains and shallow water beyond a drop to ten feet suggest accidental drowning possibly while aiding a distressed girl.
The Hamburg-American liner Pretoria struck the American liner New York 175 miles off Nantucket. Both ships remained undamaged and uninjured. they resumed their courses. Only a few sleeping passengers detected the near-miss as the New York was underway with about 1350 passengers aboard.
At a recent meeting in Seminole, the county association was organized for the coming year. T. B. Liner of Konana was elected president, W. A. Ingle vice president, and Miss Lucy Peppon secretary-treasurer. Cincinnati suffragettes stage cooking exhibitions. English sisters are mentioned.
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