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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1921

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Judge Takes Stillman Case Under Advisement

In White Plains New York on March 23 the Stillman divorce case moved to advisory stage as Judge Morschauser heard arguments alleging Mrs Anna A Stillman mothered a child by an Indian guide. Attorney Nicholl pressed that the paternity and alimony issues demand court action and reserved decision on alimony and counsel fees.

Associated Press White Plains New York Anna A. S Stillman James A. Stillman National City Bank of New York Supreme Court Stillman Morschauser Cornel Nicholl Nicholl

Escape With 1809 Loot Near M Alester

Detroit police report the old Black Hand gang quits business and a new secret brotherhood forms. Members from rival gangs now mingle and pledge to keep the peace and end extortion letters locally. The development follows a noted daylight robbery worth 1809 dollars near M Alester.

OLD Black Hand Detroit Mich

Oklahoma farmers push spring work as weather stays favorable

Oklahoma City March 23 United States weather bureau reports the week ending yesterday brought fair warm spells and heavy rains. Farmers advanced spring work with corn planting general except in the northwest. Early corn shows good stands in southern central and southeast. Wheat oats and fruit prospects are promising with little damage from recent cold and pests checked by parasites.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma United States Weather Bureau

Bandits Loot Texas Special Passengers Near Chockie Oklahoma

A two-man gang robbed eighteen Pullman passengers aboard the Texas Special near Chockie Oklahoma, netting about 1809 dollars. A posse with four bloodhounds from the McAlester state penitentiary hunted the robbers after they fled toward Savana. Breakman H C Spinnett was forced to aid the robbers and stop the train near McAlester while a note to Kiowa alerted authorities.

Muskogee Mar Texas M. E. & T. Railroad Company Chockie Okla McAlester H. C. Spinnett Kansas City Savana Oklahoma Denison

Edmonton to San Antonio to stage longest pigeon flight

Edmonton Alberta plans a June 26 flight from Edmonton to San Antonio Texas bringing 230 to 450 homing pigeons. W Lees, president of the Edmonton Homing club, will liberate the birds. The planned 2000 mile trek aims to surpass the Rome to Liverpool record of over a thousand miles.

Edmonton Alta San Antonio Tex Edmonton Homing Club

Ireland May Get Home Rule by Next June

The Daily Herald reports that a British cabinet committee will recommend an Irish parliament meet for the first time June 21. It also says home rule would be declared effective April 24 with election wills issued May 5 and elections held May 18.

London The Daily Herald Today Herald

IC Investigate Trade Status With Russia

Washington on March 23 reports early consideration of US Soviet relations. Formal changes in rulings by the Wilson administration will take time but treaties with modifications are under consideration or already made. The moves follow the Soviet appeal to President Harding and the American government for a resumption of trade with Russia.

Washington Mar United States Russia State Department Wilson Harding White House

Report on Oklahoma board of affairs to be read in house

A committee report will be read in the Oklahoma House criticizing the boards disbursement of funds and demanding the resignations of two members. It targets public printing practices and alleged lack of bids, alleging contracts were not awarded to the lowest bidder.

Board of Affairs Oklahoma City State Board of Affairs House

Impeachment Trial Resumes As Demurrer argued in Trapp Case

The impeachment trial of Lieutenant Governor Trapp resumed before the senate court of impeachment. The third section of the motion to quash the indictment was presented for argument by J D Lydick, counsel for the respondent. Chief Justice Harrison presided and suspended Rule 20 on motion of Senator Nichols. Each side was allotted time to argue. The third section is a demurrer to the house filed articles of impeachment.

Trapp Senate Court of J. D. Lydick Harrison Nichols House

Doctor Seeks Patient, Stranger Calls About Telephone

A newly practicing physician bursts to answer a call and confirms a 2:10 appointment, mentioning a $200 estimate. The stranger then reveals only the purpose is to connect the telephone, leaving the doctor intrigued by the odd visit.

Motion Picture group opposes Clara Smith Hannon film appearance

The Amified Amusement Industries of California, a coalition of theater representatives, filed opposition today to Clara Smith Hannon appearing in films. Hannon was recently acquitted of the killing of Duke Lt. Hamon of Ardmore Oklahoma.

Amified Amusement Industries California Motion Picture Theatres Clara Smith Hannon Duke Lt. Hamon Ardmore Oklahoma

Weather sketch for east and west regions tonight

Tonight and Thursday unsettled in east portion with likely local showers. Generally fair in west portion. Warmer in east and south tonight. Cooler in northwest Thursday.

West

Police clash near Dingle leaves eight attackers dead

Dublin report says a police inspector and eight assailants were ambushed near Dingle yesterday. A three hour fight ended with eight attackers killed and twenty wounded. Three officers were slightly wounded in the engagement.

Dublin Associated Press Mar Dingle Wrre

Attack on Crown Forces Kills Six at Farm House

In Blarney district Cork six civilians died in a morning clash after crown forces were fired on during a search for wanted men. The firefight followed an attack from a local farmhouse.

Cork Ireland Blarney

German Steamer Cape Finisterre Reaches Yokohama

The 29 000 ton Cape Finisterre, awarded to Japan after the war, arrived at Yokohama. Nippon Yusen Kaisha will operate the ship on the Japan European service.

Tokio Associated Press Cape Finisterre Japan Yokohama Nippon Yusen Kaisha

Fund Raised to Clear Nebhutt Property After Death

Friends raise a relief fund to clear the mortgage on the Nebhutt home and car following P. G. Gus Nebhutt's death while attempting to arrest a violator in Ada Pontotoc County. Sheriff Duncan oversees donations with a list to publish and no soliciting.

P. G Gus) Nebhutt Ada Pontotoc County Nebhut Sheriff Duncan Evening News Duncan

Mutt and Jeff to Perform In Ada Tent Show

A March 28 event features Mutt and Jeff presenting a new comedy in Ada. The touring act will have a 40-person company with band and orchestra and promises popular entertainment under canvas near the Frisco depot.

Mutt Jeff Wil America Frisco Depot Matt Ada Matt & Jeff

Suspects In Wall Street Tragedy Held

Five men brought from Rio de Janeiro are held in New Orleans on mutiny charges but suspected of knowing details of the September Wall Street explosion. They are guarded by federal authorities and not allowed visitors as authorities withhold names.

Rio de Janeiro Wall Street

Farmers Join Forges in North Chicago Marketing Plan

The Committee of Seventeen led by Chairman C. H. Gustafson proposes a national and local grain pooling feature of a marketing plan. He explained details in North Chicago on March 22.

Associated Press Chicago Committee of Seventeen C. H. Gustafson

Farmer Grain Marketing Commission Plans April Chicago Conference

The Farmer's Grain Marketing Commission of Seventeen holds state meetings this month ahead of a Chicago ratification conference on April 6. The body, including co operative farmer groups and the American Farm Bureau Federation, discusses alternatives to pooling with direct sales possible.

Farmer’s Grain Marketing Commission of Seventeen Chicago American Farm Bureau Federation Gustafson

Jury Discharge Sought After Theatrical Viewing

The Chicago jury in Eddie Morris et al case watched a comic opera about medieval crimes and hanging then the defense argued the performance could bias jurors. Judge John J. Sullivan planned to rule on discharging the jury and selecting a new panel.

Chicago Eddie Morris John Mullen John J. Sullivan

Compensation to China May Prolong Civil War

In Honolulu a mass meeting of Chinese groups urged President Harding and Thomas W. Lamont to postpone a proposed loan to China. They warned the consortium loan would prolong wars in China and harm China American friendship until a legal parliament is formed to represent the republic. Nine Chinese organizations signed the cablegram.

Honolulu T. H China Republic Harding Thomas W. Lamont New York America Republic of China

Meeting of Good Roads Motor Club Postponed

The Good Roads Motor Club meeting scheduled for Thursday at the Normal has been postponed to Tuesday April 5 due to bad road conditions. Out-of-town members cannot attend tomorrow, and R. E. Singletary will attend on April 5 for the purpose.

Good Roads Motor Club R. E. Singletary

Tendo-kyo to Open Branch Church in Tokyo

A Korean religious group Tendo-kyo plans a Tokyo branch at the urging of 12 Korean Imperial University students. The sect, tied to Sun Kaiki, aims to support Korea’s independence while Tokyo police say they will not interfere as long as peace and order remain undisturbed.

Tokio Associated Press Tendo-kyo Imperial University Sun Kaiki Metropolitan Police Bureau Yomiuri

British Ships Carry Exports From Philippine Islands

British ships carried nearly half of the Philippines exports in December 1920, with total exports about 8.9 million dollars. British vessels left 3.9 million dollars of products from the islands, while US-flag ships took 2.24 million and Japanese ships 1.33 million.

Hanila P. I Associated Press Philippine Islands Customs Bureau United States

Ada Motor salesman Walter Wray Recovers After Oklahoma City Hospital Operation

Walter Wray, popular salesman for the Ada Motor company, underwent an operation in an Oklahoma City hospital Tuesday morning. He is reported doing nicely and the operation is believed to have been very successful.

Walter Wray Ada Motor Company Oklahoma City

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Husband John E. Mack Guardian Ad Litem Guy Stillman Nichol Mack Justice Morschauser Abraham Levy Mrs. Stillman James Brown Potter New Orleans Cora Urquhart Potter Mr. Stillman Harvard East Lurice M’alester J. R. Hill Ft. Worth Hill Mont Grady Muskogee County Mr. Hill Grady Clara Smith San Francisco ISH Mutt & Jeff Company North
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