Death of Woman Fueled by Greed for Insurance
Roy Turner, 25, an Atchison real estate dealer and former KU football player, is held on suspicion after Mrs. Dora Gage, 52, dying in a Kansas City hotel room, alleged Turner gave her poison to claim life insurance policies he held as security. A chemical stomach analysis was ordered.
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Kansas City
Dora Gage
Roy Turner
Turner
Cottonwood River
Emporia
Kaw
Gage
Treasury Action Aims at Senator Couzens Stock Deals
Washington reports the Treasury plans an arbitrary assessment against Senator Couzens of Michigan over profits from Ford Motor stock sales. A two day delay may allow him to sign a waiver of the statute of limitations, while Mellon cites legal limits on public disclosure of the amount.
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Washington
Treasury
Couzens
Michigan
Ford Motor Company
Micaizan
Internal Revenue Bureau
Henry Ford
Revenue Bureau
Mellon
Freeze damages fruit in northern Oklahoma
Oklahoma City report notes a severe freeze last night damaged fruit in the north. John A. Whitehurst, president of the state board of agriculture, says apricots and early plums were likely the hardest hit as temperatures dropped to 18 to 20 degrees in the north and 24 to 25 in the south.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
John A. Whitehurst
State Board of Agriculture
Junior High Assembly Addressed by W L Whitaker
A junior high school assembly was held at 9 this morning with speaker W L Whitaker addressing students and staff.
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W. L. Whitaker
Ocean 8 and Other Clues From A Mixed Crossword Puzzle
A compilation of interlinked crossword hints covers diverse items from ocean to celestial and daily objects. Clues include relations like mother-in-law and sister and terms spanning measurements and vessels with solutions hinted by the grid.
Gospel Team from Ada visits Jones Chapel community
Community farmers enjoy fine weather and boost crop work. Sunday school attendance rises. Ada First Baptist Gospel Team visited Sunday afternoon and spoke. plans arise for a youth B Y P A organized with Mrs Hynds assisting. Local residents share visits and outings through Sunday evening.
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First Baptist Church of
Ada
Ellison
Hynds
W. B. Johnson
John Choate
Ruby Rew
Floyd Welch
Lewis Weet
Browell Gwaltney
Cottonseed Meal and Hulls Sold at Special Monthly Price
Ada Cotton Oil Mill announces unusually low prices this month for cottonseed meal and hulls, inviting farmers to take advantage of the special offers compared with other seeds.
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Ada Cotton Oil Mill
Busy week of community events and visits around Ada
The county news notes many residents traveling to Ada for eye surgery on Daisy Medford, church attendance at Summers Chapel, family visits, and social plans. Individuals mentioned include Jervis Medford Haskins Yingland Cosby McGuire Pharr Ragland and Ruth Jones among others.
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Iron Post
Edd McGuire
Mr. Light
Ernest Pharr
Galey
Jervis
McGuire
Clarence Gentry
Alan
Omhar
Dave Ragland
Ruby McGuire
Ruth Jones
Denmark Sees Mild Winter In Copenhagen
The mild Danish winter surpasses three centuries with no daytime freezes and exceptionally few nights below zero. February usually the coldest month has been unusually mild this year in Copenhagen and surrounding areas.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Kennedy Rules Out Bank Dope in Teapot Dome Case
In Cheyenne Wyoming March 16 a federal judge ruled that evidence aimed at revealing bank account secrets of Albert B Fall former interior secretary is inadmissible in the Teapot Dome annullments suit The ruling blocks the government from proving an alleged exchange of Liberty bonds between Fall and Harry F Sinclair Mammoth Oil head and to be traced via bonds from Sinclair to Fall instead of the other direction Judge Kennedy warned Roberts against a back door approach in the case
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Albert B. Fall
Teapot Dome
T. Blake Kennedy
Fall
Harry F. Sinclair
Mammoth Oil Company
Roberts
Sinclair
Wheat Prices Drop on Chicago Market
The Associated Press reports a volatile Chicago wheat market on March 14 with May delivery around 1.62 dollars and rapid swings. Prices fell five cents from the prior close amid rumors Liverpool wheat was unsold, then jumped back above 1.66 dollars within minutes as corn oats and rye tracked the turbulence.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Soday
Liverpool
Prices fall to new low as May futures dip to 1.69
Winnipeg reports opening market declines as May futures slide another 5 cents to 1.69, marking a fresh low in a 40 cent total drop over ten days.
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Winnipeg
Poultry class hatches 55 chicks at the college
Professor McCormick notes the poultry class has hatched 55 buxom chicks and all are fine. An additional incubator will be set next term. McCormick says high percentages are unlikely due to inexperience, but the aim is practical learning. The gardening class prepares to begin next week over an acre of laid off ground with seed received, aiming for a good crop to help the larder.
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McCormick
Continued poultry course offered next term and more
A continued course in poultry will be offered next term along with courses in gardening agriculture for teachers beekeeping and rural sociology preserving practical instruction for local students.
Sam Dreben Dies Famous Soldier of Fortune
Fearless Sam Dreben American World War hero and filibuster with Villa dies at 47 in Hollywood after months of illness. A Russian born Jewish immigrant who served in the Philippines China Central America and Mexico revolutions and in World War I earned the Distinguished Service Cross and the Cross de Guerre. His burial will take place at a Burbank cemetery with taps marking his colorful career.
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Hollywood
California
Sam Dreben
Villa
Pershing
Dreben
American Legion
Burbank
Russia
United States
United States Army
Philippines
China
Nicaragua
Lee Christmas
Honduras
Mexico
Madero
Diaz
General Pershing
Columbus
France
Italy
St. Etienne
Morris Observed Sixth Year as Ada Pastor at First Baptist
Rev. C. C. Morris marked his sixth anniversary as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Ada with two services. He noted 175 additions last year and 1,205 over six years, about half by letter and half by baptism. The church now has 1,125 members and has raised over $80,000 for debt relief, missions, ground purchase, and other needs.
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C. C. Morris
First Baptist Church
Ada
West Side
Bee study program expands with student opportunities
Bee students will have ample opportunity to study the whims and eccentricities of the bees. The coming term anticipates 25 to 30 hives already secured for their scrutiny and observation. Professor A. T. Watson, former extension bee man of the Oklahoma A. and M. college, will supervise the work.
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A. T. Watson
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Professors Lead County Elling Match at Tishomingo
Professors R R Robinson and E G Wilson officiated the Johns ton county elling match at Tishomingo Saturday. They reported a lively session with much enthusiasm shown.
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R. R. Robinson
E. G. Wilson
Johnston County
Tishomingo T
Rail survey authorized for Negros and Leyte islands
The Philip Line legislature authorizes surveys for new railroad lines on Negros and Leyte. Construction hinges on engineers from Manila Railroad Company delivering survey reports.
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Negros
Leyte
Philip Line
Manila Railroad Company
Oklahoma House Advances Monroe Graham Boxing Bill
The Oklahoma House moved the Monroe Graham boxing and wrestling bill to third reading by a 33 to 32 vote. It creates an athletic director appointed by the governor, licensing for events, 12 round bouts, five ounce gloves, pre fight physicals, and a 10 percent gross receipts tax allocated to the state and school fund.
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Oklahoma City
Monroe-Graham
House of Representatives
Tom Monroe
Tulsa
R. C. Graham
Oklahoma County
Receivership for Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad Filed
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Co. files for receivership in U S district court in Chicago. Judge James M Wilkerson names Harry B Byram Mark W Potter and Edward J Brundage receivers with bonds of 50000 each as the road restructures a 700 million plus debt and 48 million bond refinancing. The petition by Binkley Coal Co notices no opposition and the line operates 16000 miles from the Midwest to the North Pacific coast with existing bond and stock figures disclosed.
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Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Co
United States District Court
James M. Wilkerson
Harry B. Byram
Mark W. Potter
Edward J. Brundage
Illinois
Wilkerson
Binkley Coal Co
H. H. Field
Middle West
North Pacific Coast
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountains
Seattle
St. Paul
College notes include gatherings and play practice
Senior preps plan a Thursday 6 30 meeting at the college with a pot lunch and a weiner roast. Y M C A members meet Tuesday night as spring campaigns to recruit more young men are announced. Sophomore play rehearsals begin with Miss Bess Shayliss directing and Linscheid visiting Oklahoma City. Rural school supervisors Herring and Duke tour county schools this week while A T Watson attends a Tupelo debate.
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College Auditorium
Ledonday
Bess Shayliss
Linscheid
Oklahoma City
W. C. Herring
East Central
E. O. Duke
A. T. Watson
Tupelo
Buy it rent it sell it find it with a News want ad
Classified line urges readers to use the News want ads to buy rent or sell items quickly. It promotes speed ease and broad reach for local transactions and community notices.
Ada social round captures shoppers visitors and dances
A flurry of Ada residents share weekend activities. J W Crabtree family shopped. Florence Hillard visited Viola Christian. Otis Webb stayed with Haskell Hall. Jewell Fussell visited Gladys Solomon. many attended a musical at Mr Monzer's. Stewart and Earl and Louise were in Ada. Mrs Christian visits Latin relatives. Jeff Fussell and family shopped. Edna Wail and son visit Hall parents. Meda Bryant visits Frisco. Bethurem family shopped. visits to Chitoe and Opal Fussell included Doris Shook Irene Shook RWY Stewart Bertha Holkum and Selah Crowder. Ben Gurley shopped. McKinley Deatherage visited Vaness. Beatrice Stephens in Ada. Drake and son Tommie in Ada. Tuesday dance at Mr Stewart’s well attended. Minnie Crabtree and Lorene visited Fussells. Jennie Hall stayed with Lorene Crabtree. Alma Roberts shopped. Miss Grace Reynolds in Ada. Stewart family Sunday with Fussells. Rubye Stewart called on Fussell girls. Frank Bellers party Thursday night well attended.
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J. W. Crabtree
Ada
Florence Hillard
Viola Christian
Otis Webb
Haskell Hall
Jewell Fussell
Gladys Solomon
Edna Wail
Hall
Meda Bryant
Frisco
Mr. Bethurem
Chitoe
Opal Fussell
Doris
Irene Shook
Rwbye
Earl Stewart
Bertha
Jim Holkum
Selah Crowder
Ben Gurley
Alma Roberts
Missy Grace Reynolds
Mrs. Stewart
Mrs. Fussell
Rubye Stewart
Fussell
Frank’ Bellers
Bryant family visits Ada and Edith Rowntree
William and Virgil Bryant travel to Ada to visit Mrs Edith Rowntree and her children on Saturday afternoon, sharing a brief social call and cordial greetings.
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William and
Virgil Bryant
Bill Bryant
Ada
Edith Rowntree
Stewart
Loving Punch
Community notes of social visits and greetings
Rain blessed farmers on Mere Friday morning. Local residents the Gordons and Robersons hosted and visited neighbors across Maxwell Ada Byars Layne Rebee and Wess Hightower areas. Schools report Elmervis absent while Francis McDaniel and others visited Sunday and Monday.
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Layne
Owens
Wess Hightower
Mexwell
Kirby
McDaniel
Mayhan
Elmervis
Wedding and community notes from Ada area
Center singing at the Joann Gindstaff home and a wedding performed by Rev. S A Dame at his home on Sunday. The newlyweds traveled on the Red Ball. Families in Ada Ardmore and Sulphur are mentioned along with several local visits. Sunday school and prayer meetings drew large crowds while weather affected an ice cream supper.
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Joann Gindstaff
S. A. Dame
Ada
Ardmore
Laura Revels
Mayme Baker
Leslie Austin
Leonard Austin
Oklahoma City
Copeland
S. W. Escoe
Luther Sullivan
Olen Rycroft
Roy Yancy
Union Hill
Joe Hooser
Francis
Ponca City
Virgil Huddleston
Youdele Saylors
Clyde Williams
W. A. Peck
Texas
Wood
M. E. Church
Morgen
Two Oklahoma Institutions Abolished by Governor
Oklahoma City March 18. Governor Trapp signed two bills ending the Boley sanitarium for Black tubercular patients and the prison farm at Aylesworth. The Boley buildings will host the negro boys reformatory moved from McAlester.
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Oklahoma City
Trapp
Boley
Aylesworth
Negro Boys’ Reformatory
McAlester
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Gome
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Gregory of
Viola Earnest
Ceary Goggans
Velma Higganbotham
Bob Sanders
Harrison Bazemore
Joe Bazemore
G. M. Davis
Allen
M. L. Earnest
Ridge
Joe Rushing
Grace Bryce
Vaness
Laura Lee Carroll
Bertha Rushing
Geneva Gargis
Rev. McCain
Aca
Sam Watson
Carden
Mrs. Jackson
Gladys Ray
Byng
Mr. Gore
Lula
Virgil Brumley
Ray McDaniel
Louisiana
Ed Brower
Floyd Bazemore
Homer
Mrs. Conventon
Ray
College
Wilson
KLAN
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Gainsville
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