Kroeger Gillette Oil to Drill 3000-Foot Test Near Ada
The Kroeger Gillette Oil company plans a 3000 foot deep test on the Stringer farm in section 33 township 5 range 6 nine miles north of Ada. The rig will be the heaviest in Pontotoc county with drilling by company crews, spudding likely by June 1 in a favorable central production area with gas to the south and oil to the east and west. The partners H A Kroeger of Oklahoma City and E D Gillette of Ada own 2490 acres around the site and also have interests in Kinhewood Gillette Oil company nearby.
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Section 33
Township 5
Range 6
Kroeger-Gillette Oil Company
Pontotoc County
H. A. Kroeger
Oklahoma City
E. D. Gillette
Kinegwood-Gillette Oil Company
Ada
Britain may mount naval display if Germany resists reparation terms
London reports Britain will stage a North Sea naval demonstration if Germany refuses allies conditions on reparations. The reparation commission will advise within six days after decisions by the supreme council, then Germany has six days to answer yes or no. Jusserand cables Washington that the U.S. seeks no stance that provokes the Allies. Briand says French troops will march in twelve days if Germany yields nothing, and that France will not act alone.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
North Sea
Supreme Council
M. Jusserand
Washington
Hughes
State Department
Ruhr
Jusserand
Briand
Government interference lingers amid three weak economic areas
The piece argues that despite an administration push for less government in business, three key economic problems remain dependent on federal intervention. It frames government support as essential for now and cautions against rapid withdrawal.
Printers Strike Across Cities Over 44-Hour Week
Employers in many large cities accepted the 44-hour week avoiding a nationwide strike. About 50 locals signed contracts while insulated papers offices planned localized strikes. From New Orleans to San Francisco thousands of printers pledged or threatened walkouts amid the spread to Canada.
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Chicago
International Typographical Union
International
Hai
New Orleans
St. Louis
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Cleveland
Canada
Ada Citizens Take Law in Own Hands
Rowdyism and whiskey fueled chaos on Ada streets when private citizens intervened to stop a brutal street fight near West Main. Constable Kit Guest was struck, drew his gun, and the crowd dispersed as Brains and others helped restrain the assailants.
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Ada
Stevens- Wilson
West Main
Kit Guest
Kit
R. E. Brians
Mr. Brians
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Four District Court Cases To Be Tried This Term
District Judge J W Bolen announced four cases will be tried this term in the district court due to the county's $300 budget. The state prosecutions include B F Marshall for murder Walter B Winters for assault with intent to kill H Murphy and H C Stouffer for grand larceny. The murder case will open Tuesday at 10 00 am. three other cases to be tried as reached. Arthur Reeves pleaded guilty to burglary and was sentenced to two years. Paris May 2 Mobilization orders for the class of 1921 expected. Negroes not expected to be included in Ruhr valley forces.
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Walter B. Winters
H. Murphy
H. C. Stouffer
J. W. Bolen
Arthur Reeves
State Penitentiary
Paris
Ruhr Valley
Germany
Attorney General Reports Nationwide Calm After Demonstrations
The Attorney General said reports from across the country show widespread quietude and calmness. He refused to issue a general public warning, noting that warnings might incite agitators and that the nation should focus on working rather than watching. He compared the current mood to a patriotic program and cited a return to normalcy.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Department of Justice
Daugherty
United States
Ada faces housing squeeze for normal school summer term
A letter to the editor warns Ada must provide boarding and lodging for about eight hundred visiting East Central Normal School students from May 23 to July 22. With a boom drawing strangers, local residents are urged to offer rooms at last year’s prices or cheaper to avoid losing the school and future enrollment.
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Evening News
Ada
East Central Normal School
Normal School
A. Linscheid
Supreme Court frees Newberry in federal election case
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of United States Senator Tru man H Newberry and 16 co defendants in Michigan for consp iracy to violate the federal corrupt practices act. It ruled Congress lacked power to regulate primaries, though dissents noted broader election authority.
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Washington
United States
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Supreme Court
Congress
McReyoulds
McWenna
White
Court holds election amendment unchanged on Congress power
Washington reports the Supreme Court rules the election amendment does not alter section four, article one. Chief Justice White warns of future legislation to curb congressional power over primaries. He notes states where primaries dominate elections where votes lack weight. Associate Justice Pitney dissents in part. Justices Brandeis and Clark concurred in reversals but call for a new trial.
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Associated Press
Washington
White
Congress
Pitney
Brandies and Clark
Last Minute Telegraph Three Constables Shot
Three constables were killed today in Belfast. The bodies, bullet riddled, were found a mile from the station later.
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Associated Press
Belfast
National Bank Call Made by Comptroller of Currency
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Thursday April 28.
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Washington
Comptroller of Currency Today
No Diplomat to Vatican In U S May Clarifies Policy
The White House stated no appointment of an American diplomatic representative to the Vatican is under consideration. The remark comes after repeated queries about such an appointment.
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Vatican
Washington
Bank state of Oklahoma banks released
Oklahoma City May 2. Fred Dennis state bank commissioner issued a call for the condition of the state banks at the close of business Thursday April 28.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Fred Dennis
Geddes Seeks Talk With Hughes Over Reparations
Sir Auckland Geddes the British ambassador called on Secretary Hughes at the state department in Washington for talks likely about the German reparation controversy. Official details were not released.
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Geddes
Hughes
Washington
Sir Auckland Geddes
State Department
Mickie Says Weather Outlook Tonight Through Tuesday
Forecast indicates generally fair conditions tonight with warmer temperatures in the extreme northwest. Tuesday will be partly cloudy and warmer, per local weather notes.
Asher Bridge Dedication Set With Regional Attendance
The new bridge over the South Canadian River, known as the Asher Bridge, will be formally dedicated Friday under the Shawnee chamber of commerce. A large delegation from nearby counties will attend. The event opens a traffic route between Pottawatomie and neighboring counties and includes a program with governors, legislators, and highway officials.
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South Canadian
Shawnee Chamber of Commerce
Ada
Pontotoc County
J. B. A. Robertson
A. N. Leecraft
State
Treasur
Got the Wrong Man Cleared in Sasakwa Mix-up
Cecil Sherman arrived in Sasakwa Saturday evening and, after a gross misunderstanding led to his arrest, quickly cleared the matter and returned to Ada on the next train.
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Cecil Sherman
Sasakwa
Mr. Sherman
Ada
Muskogee Printers Strike Over 44 Hour Week Pact
Union printers at six Muskogee commercial shops did not report to work today after a dispute over the 44 hour week contract, which employers refused to sign.
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Muskogee
Printers Strike Pittsburg Plants for 44-Hour Week
About one thousand printers in 131 job printing plants in Pittsburg Pennsylvania walked out to press for a forty four hour work week.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Allen Hotel Destroyed by Fire in Allen
Last Thursday afternoon a fire was discovered in the rear of the Allen hotel and quickly enveloped the building. Firemen arrived promptly but the structure burned to ashes with the value of the building and furniture about $8,000 and insured for $5,000.
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Allen
Allen Hotel
What Is It By Hugh Carroll A Chamber of Commerce
A chamber of commerce reflects its members and aims to unite business rivals for community uplift. It is not a political organ or place for vanity but a cooperative society where members serve, invest, and cooperate to improve town life and civic pride.
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A. Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma Legislature Holds Second Week Of Special Session
The Oklahoma House opens its second week with a new smelling committee to be appointed by Speaker Schwabe. Key bills face action this week including Senate and House appropriation measures totaling about one million dollars less in the House plan. Committee favored building and remodeling at state institutions with appropriations for Chickasha Women’s College dormitory, Vinita insane asylum, Norman insane asylum, and Supply asylum.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Schwabe
House
Oklahoma
Senate
House Committee On Appropriations
Oklahoma College For Women
Chickasha
Vinita
Insane Asylum
Norman
Supply
Allies Agree With Belgians Plan for Ultimatum to Germany
The allied supreme council in London says it agrees in principle to the plan by Belgian foreign minister Jasper. It provides for an ultimatum to Germany and for possible military measures if Germany defaults.
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Associated Press
London
Allied Supreme Council
Council of Foreign Ministers
Jasper
Belgium
Germany
Crude oil price cut by Sinclair and Prairie Pipe Line
Tulsa reports Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing cuts Mid-Continental crude by 25 cents to 1.50 per barrel this morning. Prairie Pipe Line followed with the same reduction and Texas Company expected to meet the new price later today.
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Tulsa
The
Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company
Prairie Pipe Line Company
Texas Company
Ada Lodge Meets Tonight for EC Degree Work
Ada Lodge No. 119 will meet tonight promptly at 7 30 for work in the EC degree. Visiting Masons welcome. E C Peay, J W.
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Ada Lodge No. 119
E. C. Peay
J. W
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