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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1929
Page
4
Ada editorials discuss Oklahoma politics with focus on Gov impeachment, the Democratic party, asphalt road costs, Pontotoc county revenue from oil, and local boosters rallying Ada’s growth. Notes on Hoover cabinet, Francis town, and regional development frame a cautious optimism.
Mexico City reports the government mobilized loyal forces to counter a widespread revolution led by General Jesus Maria Aguirre and General Francisco Manzo. Portes Gil defended the regime, while Vera Cruz and Sonora fell to rebels with aid from local officials. Ambassador Morrow returned to the capital as unrest spread.
County officials from Seminole listen as Ada and Francis delegates push for a Seminole County bridge linking Ada area to Pontotoc. Seminole proposes 50 50 funding with possible state support, awaiting highway legislation before appealing. Ada leaders back the effort, betting on a northeast Ada road to boost traffic, oil activity, and regional travel. Delegation includes Roberts Murphy Parker Hynds and Ada group members. Also noted are toll bridge bill talks and two early arrests tied to a hotel raid involving liquor.
W Lee Johnson, former Pawnee county attorney, testified that with Cooper and Holman aid four Lincoln county suspects confessed to murder in Pawnee and Lincoln counties. The four pled guilty before District Judge Hal Johnson. Johnson noted pay as a witness and a road contract graft remark. Allen Jones Pawnee sheriff described using Holman to extract information from a key suspect.
The Pontotoc County Teachers association thanks Mr. Hinshaw and Ada High School faculty for cooperation during the county basketball tournament held at Ada High School. The meet is said to be the county’s most successful with many teams and excellent scheduling. The new building and facilities aided the event, and Ada teachers and coaches express appreciation for the welcome and help.
Tulsa report notes 24 hour Seminole Field production at 246 400 barrels after Sunday shutdowns by major companies. First half of March targets eight major pools at 69 to 75 percent of potential, with Maud Mission and five older pools near 69–75 percent and St Louis pool at 73 percent, averaging a 26.75 percent reduction.
Building permits issued in Ada for the past week total $14,000, with six permits all for residences. Notable items include two $3,500 permits to T. H. Moore and a $15,000 project for James and Charles Thompson building a two story brick structure on East Main near Francis Avenue. Concrete work continues for a foundation in the College business district while the Prince Chevrolet home on East Main nears completion as a modern auto agency.
Ten deaths attributed to poisonous liquor reported in Persod Illinois within two days. Coroner W H Elliott said post mortems confirmed the cause. Victims included three wealthy livestock brokers from Chicago and Peoria, two party-goers from Pedoria, and four Peoria residents. Two men were arrested as bootlegger roundup began.
Pontotoc representative Robert J. Wimbish says the senate will convict Governor Johnston on part of the charges and remove him, elevating Lieutenant Governor Holloway. He touts testimony as confession and avoidance by Johnston’s counsel, praises the impeachment process, and forecasts support for College funding and a property rights bill despite committee doubts.
No 4 Boydston Harrower and Moon sought to fix deputy salaries and deputy counts in the county superintendent of public instruction. The senate also approved a bill by Senator C S Storms authorizing Waurika to refund penalties or interest on delinquent taxes and authorize Jefferson county to collect paying taxes without penalty or interest.
Oklahoma City March 4 A bill H R 20 by R H Stanley Choctaw county passed the house after a two hour debate It would permit seining for non game fish in all state waters except privately owned property Amendments included minnows seining with 20 foot seines and Verdigris river exemption Verdics river proponents argued water conditions and critics sought county stream exemptions
Paso Robles Cal March 2 Paul and Lloyd Waner Ada Okla famed outfielding brothers refuse concessions in holdout with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In a letter to manager Donie Bush Paul says the next move rests with Barney Dreyfuss president of the club. He asserts they have asked for no more than their fair ballplayer salaries. Tremendously interesting see the Classified columns.
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