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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
1
The United States coal industry moves toward new wage agreements as miners agree to stay at work beyond April 1 if wage awards are retroactive. President Wilson removes government price controls on bituminous coal from April 1, signaling possible price increases to cover the 27 percent boost urged by the coal commission.
Reports from Germany dated March 24 say about 6000 government troops clashed with Communist guards estimated at 15000 at a city, with 62 killed and over 100 wounded. Berlin awaits a new cabinet formation and continued outages as Independent Socialists show a wait‑and‑see stance.
Washington reports reveal a two part effort to aid veterans. The American Legion plans land settlement home building and extended vocational training with adjusted compensation for former service members.
Captain Harris Lanning testified before the senate investigating committee detailing chaos in the Navy Department after the war entry. He cited disapproved plans and personal friction with the Secretary of the Navy as blocking policy approvals and hindering a coordinated war effort.
In Ada district court this morning G. W. Ussaery pleaded insanity at the time he killed Whit Hyden. Jury selection showed prejudice against insanity was possible, with no death penalty pursued. Prosecutors, led by Crawford of Ada and Mitchell of Blanchard, aim for prison. defense is Wimbish and Roland.
Otto Strickland announces he will not seek the Pontotoc County Commissioner seat due to business commitments. He cites fairness for Allen residents, endorses Edgar Hutchinson of Allen as a suitable successor, and urges Ada citizens and the chamber of commerce to support road cooperation between Ada and Allen.
Delegates at the United Mine Workers of America district 21 convention for Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas considered a resolution to bar American Legion members from joining the union. The plan included a vote on the measure late this afternoon.
In a crowded scene a druggist asks what is being done with gauze and adhesive tape while noting a man named Le Seat saving supplies outside. Rumors of Gus Spiegel pursuing Tim Monahan and accusing him of lying are mentioned.
Corn planting is the week’s focus while gardens look fine despite blowing sand. Several families share Sunday visits in Ada Colbert and Byng with many guests at Abbott, Roddy, and Bound households. Schoolhouse singing and a Monday musical are noted with community welcomes for news and participation.
Walter Goyne captured an underground still operation about three miles southeast of Fitzhugh while pursuing F G Carroll in Polk County Arkansas. Carroll and his wife emerged from an outhouse cave with a forty gallon boiler and about 150 gallons of mash. Carroll denied any prior loss and was jailed in Ada. Carroll is father to Wayne Carroll who was arrested near Fitzhugh last summer for running a still and pled guilty in Federal court.
W B Alexander opens a grocery feed and flour business on West Main Street in the former MacThwaite Oil and Gas Co building. He is known in the county for buying cotton in Stratford and notes Stratford is a good town but he is moving to the city class.
About 100 packages of garden seed donated by Congressman McKeown are available for free distribution at the Evening News office. Those interested should inquire at the garden seed editor doorstep.
Judge Robert L. Williams of the eastern district of Oklahoma is to preside Friday over contempt of court proceedings against Texas rangers and state officials. A special session will open Thursday to address matters in the district attorney’s office.
Dr. Alicia Moreau, a social worker recently back from Washington, spoke to Argentine women in Buenos Aires urging them to follow American women for greater liberty. She credited U S women with leading prohibition and transforming the nation through work and propaganda, saying they are now poised for higher independence.
United States Senator Hoke Smith will allow his name to be a candidate for the Democratic nomination in Georgia’s presidential preference primary. The decision was announced at his headquarters in Atlanta on March 24.
County schools will host eighth grade examinations on April 15 and 16 at multiple sites including Ada and Frisco. Seventh annual Pontotoc County track meet is slated for April 9 and 10 in Ada with free lodging and meals for contestants. The report also notes recent school improvements and community pie social earnings.
Kansas City stockyards report March 22 with cattle receipts higher yet active trade at strong prices. Pulp fed steers to 13.10, native steers to 13.50, hogs steady to 25 cents lower top 15.95, sheep and lambs 40-60 cents higher top lambs 19.35. Receipts 13,000 cattle 17,000 hogs 3,000 sheep vs prior week and year. Beef cattle steady. veal calves 8.50-15.50. stockers and feeders steady. breeding ewes inquired. Hog prices and demand eased from late week peak. top 15.85 with most 14.75-15.75.
A special election is called for April 2 in Vanoss to vote on consolidating the Vanoss Lanham and Bell View school districts. The move aims to unify governance and resources for the three districts under a single administration.
An election to vote bonds is called at Oakman on the fifth of April for nine thousand dollars to build a new brick schoolhouse. The old building is now propped and in need of replacement.
An early hour blaze destroyed Dr. T. W. Chadwick's barn and two sheds north of Ada. Three horses and a mule perished, with tools, hay, and implements totaling about 2,500 dollars in loss. Insurance on the barn was 200 dollars. The cause is unknown though rumors point to an incendiary. distant city limits hindered firefighting.
Local notes report plenty of planting, visits and illnesses. Families like Audie and Hazel Malone, B A Howard and Humprheys share Sundays with relatives and friends in Stonewall and nearby towns. The Reeves infant is seriously ill, with uncertain recovery. Community events include a young people gathering at the Underwood home and a rock viewing night at Jennings McAnally’s.
In a sharp retort the customer compares today's meat to items from a cash and carrion shop. The exchange highlights consumer distrust and the shop’s response to a complaint about quality.
Washington March 24 Rep restions that the joint scale committee of operators and miners of the central competitive bituminous coal field meet Monday in New York to draft a new wage agreement. John L. Lewis UMWA president sent the telegram to Thomas S. Brewster chair of the operators scale committee. President Wilson urged a quick convening to end fuel supply uncertainty. He also said the coal commission’s majority report calling for a 27 percent wage increase should be accepted as binding.
Rain is needed in this part now. Small pox cases reported in district. Rev J G Bond preached Sunday and Sunday night. Ruth and Georgie Coker visited from Ada. Rance Moore attended church. M C Turner visited his father near Bebee. Void Burrus back at work after illness. John Roland visited Bond’s home. Monnie Burrus with Florence and Allie Wood of Parish Chapel. Farmers in Ada Saturday. Bond sold crop to George Davidson and plans move to Seminole City. Brother Coggins to preach next Saturday through Sunday night. Everyone urged to attend.
Dover Delaware March 24 The question of Delaware ratifying the woman suffrage constitutional amendment remained undecided as the extraordinary session began its third day with no anticipated votes before next Friday. Advocates and opponents claimed momentum as the only event was the introduction of the resolution.
London March 24 Mrs Humphrey Ward the novelist died of heart disease today at her home in London.
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