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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1934

Page

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Outlaw Band Wolds Entire Town At Bay

A gang raided Crescent Oklahoma cutting telephone lines and looting a bank safe of 34,200 dollars. They kidnapped about a dozen residents including Night Watchman Joe Stanfield and forced a crowd to watch as they fled in a truck with captives. Local officers and townsfolk pursued, shots were exchanged, and the outlaws escaped south toward Crescent.

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Oklahoma Delegation Aligns With President in Congress

Oklahoma's congressional delegation largely backed the President in the 72nd Congress, backing defense and economic measures while opposing several major items. Senators Thomas and Gore pursued broader reform plans, while House members Disney and Disney faced obstacles to floor action on key bills, with flood control remaining a persistent goal.

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Four youths drown in pond incident near Vilahoma

Four Crown region youths are reported drowned after a small boat capsized in Haskell pond on a Tuesday afternoon. Two Braken Arrow boys, Medard Meyers aged 8 and Ralph Remey aged 9, died alongside additional children who clung to the overturned craft. A 16 year old girl, Stegina Brown, and another boy, Joe Wil Stoble, 15, were noted among others attempting to cross near farms. Stoble also died in a separate nearby pond incident.

Vilahoma Medard Meyers Ralph Remey Haskell Stegina Brown Thomas McMester Joe Wil Stoble

Cuba weighs repudiation of debt in new talks

Havana reports Cuba's cabinet debating default on about 600 million in private American bonds. A special committee advised against payments to U S bondholders while the Juang regime era is cited. Officials said the stance follows a nationwide push against foreign financial obligations amid broader political strain.

Havans Chase National Bank of New York Cuba Machulo Povern Tepatta

Primary results in Minnesota party races reported

June 18 in St Paul Minnesota. Early returns from rural districts show Shipstead leading in the farmer labor senate race by about four to one. Showmaker trails with 95 precincts reporting 16 160 to 50 ydT. Regan leads democrat gubernatorial contest over Schiptin and Holdate ahead of Lohmann. Haldeier leads in republican senate endorsement over Davila. Nelson and Be Olson gain in subernatorial and other contests as totals push past 52 000 and near 47 000 respectively.

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Disbarment of Lawyer in Bond Theft Case

Oklahoma Supreme Court orders the disbarment of lawyer Morgan Oklahonm for assisting in disposing of bonds stolen from the First National Bank of Santa Rosa. Morgan allegedly helped defend a woman jailed in Lawton tied to a $21,000 bond robbery, then helped move bonds to Oklahoma City with $7,200 cash plus $5,200 for himself and another attorney.

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Warrants Payable for May Apportionment in District 19

Washington reports indicate May apportionment completes 1902 05 warrants for Senogt District 19 including Ada. Final apportionment of sales tax income enables payment of international warrants as per treasurer Grindstaff. Census Bureau notes cotton spinning industry operated at 8.2 percent capacity in May, down from April and last May.

Walter BD. Grindstaff Senogt Ada Uhre Washington Jone Census Bureau

Harriman and Austin Trial Ends in Bank Fraud Conviction

Joseph W. Harriman former president of the defunct Gordon National Bank and Albert M. Austin former vice president were found guilty on 16 counts of banking malpractice and misappropriation. The five week trial ended with a two hour jury deliberation and sentencing set for next week. Harriman faces up to 80 years plus fines, while Austin was cleared on some counts but implicated in the scheme.

New York Joseph W. Harriman Finance Albert M. Austin Harriman Austin United States District Court Eordman Mational Bank and Trust Company View Jatin C. Knox Anatie Vermont Knox Hardnmi Contre Denes Flarrhnan le Fd Hazelman

Oklahoma Veterans of Foreign Wars elect new officers

New officers for the Oklahoma Veterans of Foreign Wars include Sherman Wo Eager Stillwater as state commander and Herbert We ilamex Tulsa as junior vice commander. Others chosen were John Southers Stillwater and W. FE. Cintitnne Mackwell as chaplain, with additional administration members from Lawton Muskogee Tonkawa and Muskogee. The group pledged support for national commander and related events.

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State and Counties to Ret Tax Money In Oklahoma

Oklahoma City reports that the state tax commission will apportion several hundred thousand dollars in gasoline tax to the state and counties once President Roosevelt signs the McKeown bill. Melven Cornish quoted word from Senators Gore and Thomas that the house concurred in Senate amendments. The bill by Rep. McKeown Ada aims to tax out-of-state corporations under federal receivership and not exempt them from state taxes.

Oklahoma City State Tax Commission Roorevelt McKeown Melven Cornish Thomas Nmi Gore House Seasfon Congress Rep. McKeown Ada

Nunna murder suspects gone after large manhunt

June 20 in Beggs area a 40 officer search near 8000 acre Thompson pasture for slayers of C. N. Nunn a state board of agriculture candidate. Bil Davis and Kenneth Chew believed to have escaped after a night pursuit. Nunn's automobile found nearby provided lead. Davis' brother is Sapulpa farmer Lee Davis. Wounded man reportedly shot himself accidently. robbery motive noted. National guard and posse escorted the search, with no arrest at dawn.

Beggs William Whidy Thompson C. N. Nunn State Board of Agriculture Bil Davin Kenneth Chew Munn Tatu Okmulgee County Ral Bers Myustury Bil Davis Kenneth Chey Lee Davis A. Sapulpa Ter Indiana Jack Jones Davis Jett Jones Devis John Lennox Okiniwee Nunn Lennox Ahiot Nunn National Guard

Silver Purchase Plan Under New Law Faces Scrutiny

Washington to purchase silver up to 1.19 billion pounds under a new law. Secretary Morgenthau outlined acquisition plans to curb speculative trading while President Roosevelt signed the act to align silver with the nation’s monetary reserves. Some critics say the measure does not go far enough to curb inflation or silver inflationary risks.

Washington Treasury Morgentlan Beysthig Peters Roosevelt Congressional Allverties Thomas

Judge Questions Jury After Buckets Case Remarks

A Philadelphia judge, James Gay Gordon Jr., finished charging the jury in a difficult numbers bucket case. He asked whether they had questions, and the foreman hesitantly asked what they should do about finding the defendant guilty or not guilty.

Philadelphia James Gay Gordon, Jr

Yapping Debate Term Not Improper in House Row

Washington June 16 The House ruled that the term yapping used by Representative Foulkes sparked objection from Taber who argued it should be struck from the record. Rainey clarified the word’s meaning as to take no offense, concluding it was not improper in debate.

Washington House Sreaker Rainey Unay

Day by Day Happenings in Pontotoc County Oil Fields

Washington reports limited matches with cigars as a price plan issues. oil field notes detail drills at several locations in Hunton and McAlester trends, including Manahan-Sledge No. 1 and Delaney wells. Multiple rigs show depths around 4,000 to 6,400 feet, with one well shut for orders and a notable cementing operation amid ongoing Hunton activity.

Pontotoc County Washington NIRA Fitta Feld Manahan Magnolia Nu Narria H. L. Blackstock Mit E. H. Moore Wirick Hunton J. C. Shaffer Inc A. J. Harden Delaney Craddock J. By Pram Pritay Dilly Manshane Joset Norris Fitta Sylvanshule Shatter A. de Harden Lewis Siapaen Wank Magnotia Hunton Husa SJ. E. Croable Dawes Harden Wil Fiddle Barnes Bebes Field Prom Munday Pitts

United States Joins Geneva Labor Body

Washington June 20. The United States will join the International Labour Organization at Geneva to share information on social problems and aid social welfare programs. The move follows a House resolution and Senate approval, awaiting presidential signature to become law.

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Germany to Seek New Trade Treaty With France

Berlin reports Germany will begin formal negotiations with France for a new trade treaty. Paris reportedly favors a balanced trade, citing Germany’s export surplus to France in the first third of 1934 and France’s insistence on leveling the balance. The conference may open this week in Berlin amid tensions over the foreign obligation moratorium.

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Brinkley May Run for Governor in Oklahoma

News notes Dr J R Brinkley, former Milford healer, again rumors to seek governor as filing closes. Corridor gossip ties Brinkley to potential Republican bid against Landon, with past independent runs and ballot status mentioned. Also reports Mrs W H Du Shawnee, Oklahoma’s first postmistress, dies at 65 and an archaeologist departs for Arce to search for traces of Exkine civilization.

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Foreign trade for April shows gain in exports

The Department of Commerce reports April exports rose overall while imports increased from Cuba. The regional breakdown highlights higher exports to most major countries, with Hong Kong as a noted exception.

Washington Jung Department of Commerce Meares Willy Fiports Hong Kong Cuba

Ada to Hold Open Baseball Meet in July

Ada announces an open baseball tournament July 8 to 15 with a $4 entry per team. Bracket drawing is July 4 at Aldridge hotel. double elimination format. Umpires from out of town. Farris Willingham will manage. 16 players per team. top clubs expected include Shawnee Seminole and others.

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Maud Paper Conducts Straw Poll On Races

The Maud newspaper, in Seminoles county, ran a two day straw poll for readers. It favored Allen C. Nichols of Ver woktt over Otto Strickland of Allen in the senatorial contest, with Anglia leading in other races. The poll drew considerable interest and was viewed as a gauge of political sentiment.

Holdenvilla Maud Anglia Murgla Seminoles Atute Pene Ateracy Presduk Allen CG. Nichols Verwoktt Otto Strickland Allen Nichols Pontotoc County

Ford Hopeful Detroit Lookin At Better Industrial Picture

Ford says the industrial picture looks better all the time and that things are improving despite effort to block progress. He notes workers’ willingness to seek employment and claims the rich benefit from the upgrade in an era of resumed labor.

Detroit Henry Ford

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