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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
9
Obituary notes Bob O Follente a prominent political life leader dies leaving a void in leadership. Details remain sparse as colleagues mourn the influential figure.
Senator Robert M La Follette of Wisconsin died in Washington at 1 21 p m following heart failure linked to a general breakdown and bronchial asthma He had long battled illness since 1924 while remaining a potent insurgent voice against trusts and for progressive reforms He was known as Fighting Bob and had served in the House three terms as governor Wisconsin and four terms in the Senate Then he ran as an independent candidate for president in 1924
The preliminary hearing for Joe Murphree charged with manslaughter in the Frances Allen death is postponed. Change of venue motion delayed action, illness of key witness Jewel Ethridge blocks setting, and the defense attorney's filings prompted the postponement. Frances Allen, 17, died after a car reportedly ran over her while she rested on a highway.
In Canton Shameen foreign concession tensions flare with several Europeans killed and many wounded. Women and children flee to the U S S Asheville awaiting departure to Hong Kong. A Frenchman Edward Pasquier is among the dead. Commissioner Edwards and W G Murrell are wounded as loot and gunfire mark the outbreak.
Fr Ja Stewart, principal of Okmulgee schools, becomes a special instructor for the 1925 summer term at the University of Colorado Boulder. He will leave after Teachers College summer term and lecture six weeks on present day high school problems.
The British consul general warned Canton authorities that any attempt to penetrate Shameen or the foreign settlement would be resisted. He cited plans by patriotic students to attack bridges and urged precautions against mob violence as tensions rise across Amoy and Peking. Refugees from Canton arrive in Hong Kong aboard the Honan with U S Navy and British gunboat support.
A formal presentation of life saving medals will occur Wednesday at 4 PM in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Six people receive senior medals and 20 juniors will be awarded. M F Maronville will present the medals as Mrs. Orville Snead notes the event aims to form a local life saving corps under Red Cross supervision.
Reports from the political East indicate that Mr. MsAdoo is doing his shopping for delegates to the next Democratic National convention notably early.
In a House of Commons session on June 24, Colonial Secretary Amery stated the Hong Kong situation is well in hand and law and order can be preserved. Foreign Secretary Chamberlain confirmed evidence that foreign agents may have fostered or aggravated China disturbances.
In Paris on June 23 the chamber of deputies descended into a free for all over the Moroccan question. Colonel Vicot slugged Communist deputy Doriot at the rostrum as left wing Communists and right wing Nationalists surged up the stairs. About 25 deputies fought until ushers broke up the brawls and Herriot adjourned the session. Premier Painleve and Foreign Minister Briand observed with folded arms.
In 1924 class 1 railroads spent 4 847 700 000 dollars on wages materials and supplies for improvements.
In Chicago on June 19 a woman in male disguise attended a hanging at the Cook County jail. Actress Kathryn Du Noule, wearing a long overcoat and gray hat, slipped into the receiving cell to witness Willie Sams, a black man convicted of two murders, executed. Jail physician Dr. F W McNamara halted her initially but she showed a witness card and was allowed to stay.
Pontotoc county reports 3146 pledged in the Legion Endowment Fund drive with about 1400 cash received. The campaign aims to surpass a state goal of 75000 and reach 250000 for a Legion Orphan home at Ponca City funded by Marland. Towns like Roff Stonewall and Francis had not reported.
Raold Amundsen and five companions survived 28 days in the Arctic after their planes became stuck in ice. They pried one plane free and flew it to Spitzbergen. Although the pole-by-air dream was not realized, the explorer is hailed for a bold, heroic voyage and safe return from Kings Bay.
Healdton Oilers defeated the Ada Independents 9 to 4 on Sunday, snapping Ada’s 7 game season unbeaten streak. R Waner, Kelley and Johnson led Ada’s early scoring, while Healdton answered with a six run sixth inning and Morgan and Phillips homered in the eighth.
Federal and county officers end a massive day with 942 gallons of whiskey seized in two raids near Ada and Pontotoc. The operation included 730 gallons in the first haul and 212 in the second, plus multiple stills and containers. Arrest warrants issued for Keith Underhill linked to the second raid.
Robert Ford and George Ford, brothers, are charged with assault with a dangerous weapon in Justice Joseph Anderson s court for an alleged attack on W Parr of Durant. Parr was beaten and left insensible, then treated at Ada hospital. Arrests were made by Sheriff W B Walker Jailor Bill Condren and Constable W B Adair. Lute Jenkins jailed for drunkenness.
E C Burton of Ada was elected president of the Oklahoma Cotton Seed Crushers association at its three day convention in Sulphur. A S Roberts of Chickasha was chosen vice president and J H Johnson of Oklahoma City retained as secretary with over 150 members attending. The group adopted Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers rules and U S standard grades for cotton linters.
In Oslo Captain Roald Amundsen, back from Spitzbergen, says he is satisfied with results and determined to resume the polar attempt. He notes lessons from the current journey will help him reach the pole.
An infant about one year old was hurled from a car driven by its mother this morning on East Main at the college. Backing into North Francis avenue the vehicle struck a parked car. witnesses say the baby was in the front seat when the crash occurred. The child was picked up with a minor forehead knot and appeared unhurt.
J. W. Davis of Allen vicinity lost a large barn with several hundred bales of hay and feed after a Sunday fire. Officials suspect spontaneous combustion in newly baled hay. The community expresses sympathy for the Col. Davis in the Allen Democrat report.
In 1924 Oklahoma stood second in winter wheat production and third in total wheat production, reflecting strong farming performance amid national markets. The data highlights Oklahoma's leading role among states in the year.
Oklahoma City June 20 Attorney General George Short served notice on other members of the State Board of Equalization that he would seek reconsideration at the next meeting of the 29 million dollar assessment for the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad. Short argued the valuation should be 31.9 million and said he would take the matter to the state supreme if the board does not change the amount.
Six men were arrested and narcotics valued at over 10000 dollars were seized in Osage county by federal officials during the past week. The operation is described as among the largest drug smuggling rings in the area with shipments valued up to 50000 dollars. The ring is said to operate internationally, moving drugs via New Mexico or the port of New Orleans, with arrests centered in Deneya known as Whizbang. Additional arrests are anticipated.
Tishomingo June 1. William H. Murray American colonization agent returned from Bolivia. He said the allies lost the first battle but not the war and that a new country requires much work, as he plans to continue his colonization project despite 90 percent of the first colonists having returned to the United States.
W H Underhill Keith Underhill and Reuben Carney faced U S Commissioner Howard West on bonds after raids on Keith Underhill store and Sunrise property. Bonds set at 2500 for W H and Keith, 500 for Carney with bondsmen named. Earlier raids destroyed 730 and 212 gallons of illicit whiskey and seized paraphernalia.
W H Underhill of Roff Oklahoma owner of a two story residence at 605 Emmet Clayton street reports damage from a fire last Monday night. The article notes the incident and directs readers to continue on page 4.
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