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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1929
Page
4
Dallas moves to lead in air travel by expanding Love Field with 167 acres and a separate 298 acre site ten miles west. The airport draws crowds, hosts over 100 planes, and serves as a training site for the government as the chamber of commerce pushes aviation as transportation's future.
The Ada area expands its business district along Main Street with Tenth and Twelfth streets likely to grow. Stratford plans a new school building near Pontotoc and Ada, reflecting regional progress. The piece cites political opinion on Mexican voters, highway reform, farm economics, and a 37 minute Tulsa to Oklahoma City flight, highlighting local development and public policy debates.
Judge Robert L. Williams presided over a busy Ada Oklahoma federal docket with numerous convictions and sentences for national prohibition and narcotics offenses. The article lists defendants such as Joseph Read Walter Hill and Bud Laxton with fines and jail terms, plus civil cases involving Choctaw Cotton Oil Co and Magnolia Oil Co. and notes about transfers of prisoners to federal prisons at Muskogee Leavenworth.
Mexican consul Enrique Liekens said President Gil told him General Marcelo Caraveo sought peace negotiations through the American consul at Chihuahua City. Other rebel leaders in Sonora indicated disbelief, while reports of troop movements and possible crossings through Fronteras and Pulpito Pass continued from El Paso to Douglas and Naco.
George W. Olvany resigns as leader of Tammany Hall citing ill health. The New York county Democratic committee postponed action until next Friday as speculation swirls about the impact on Mayor Walker’s nomination and a successor from among district leaders.
The Lusk Herald invited Calvin Coolidge to edit its paper at a $25,000 yearly salary after his presidency. The offer promises a three day work week with three days for fishing and whittling and cites Senators Warren Kendrick and Congressman Winter as references. Fishing season opens in Wyoming on April 1 and the offer remains valid until then.
Washington reports the administration will still permit rebels crossing from Mexico to seek sanctuary in the United States. Immigration scrutiny remains cautious to keep undesirables out. Federals are seen as likely to prevail if a major clash with General Calles forces occurs, with Calles commanding 15,000 troops against 6,000 rebels.
Naco Sonora Mexico March 19 reports say General Augustino Olachea federal commander received word rebel troops in Agua Prieta had departed during the night for an unknown destination.
Oklahoma City March 14 The house committee on fees and salaries reported out favorably a substitute to H B 64 after a public hearing on salary hikes for major state officials The panel had previously rejected the bill for high amounts toward district court judges and the state auditor and treasurer The bill aligns salaries with a business like basis as urged by a chamber of commerce group The Tillery sterilization bill for certain state insane hospitals and feeble minded institutes also cleared the committee
Fire at Ada’s oldest hotel on North Broadway destroyed the structure around 2 am and damaged roofs of two or three nearby houses. The property, once run by Charlie Case and later the Dorland and Van Meter families, moved with Ada’s growth and served the colored trade in its era.
C George Spraker jailed in Pontotoc county on a criminal complaint for disposing of mortgaged property. Bond set at 2000 by Justice T O Cullins after arraignment following a September 11 1928 sale of a Ford coupe. Spraker operates a garage and auto hotel on South Broadway and faces prior charges awaiting district court trial.
A reader inquiry notes value and efficiency in investments through local classifieds. The column discusses smart budgeting and high return choices while highlighting practical tips for maximizing earnings from modest spend.
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