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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
15
Federal official warns Oklahoma industries must switch back from gas and fuel oil to coal this year. Labor losses from the draft strain Southwest mines and railcar shortages sharpen the risk of a coal famine next winter unless purchases are accelerated and production expanded.
In a Berlin Reichstag budget debate, Deputy Schulze-Gaevernitz of the German Progressive Party questions forcing peace by war measures and criticizes censorship. He cites franchise reform, Alsace Lorraine independence, and the need to tax war profits. The report notes socialists in the army and calls for greater freedom. Benedum and Trees Wells progress report shows a second well at 1,200 feet and a third at 900 feet near Francis.
Maxim Litvinoff is named the Russian people's ambassador to Great Britain by Foreign Minister Trotzky. The appointment was sent by wireless as Litvinoff has resided in London for some time.
Ada district notes report church and social events. Pearl Hudson visited Faulkingberry residence while Sterling Jones traveled north of Ada. A dance at John Bakers drew attendees and preaching at Pickett continues weekly despite rain. Pickett may start a Sunday school according to Choctaw Bill.
Washington May 7 The Overman bill to empower the President to reorganize and coordinate government departments was favorably reported to the house by the judiciary committee fifteen to one A Walsh amendment to exempt the interstate commerce commission and federal reserve board failed twelve to six Chairman Webb said an early vote would be sought
A list of school district chairmen appointed by County Chairman J. M. Wintersmith outlines local leaders for the forthcoming Red Cross drive. Names cover districts from Allen to Yeager with assigns like Allen John Smith and Wilson W Hilliard among many others.
The News lists Democratic primary candidates for district judge county attorney treasurer sheriff tax assessor county clerk weigher and several commissioners plus representative and other posts. Also offered is 100 acres of flat land 98 cultivated with a house barn and outbuildings on the Ada Stonewall highway priced at 60 per acre with rents included if sold by June 1 and terms may include a trade in car.
Washington May 7 Senate Military committee chairman Chamberlain announced the panel will investigate the aircraft situation to determine when and where money appropriated for that purpose was spent with Senate support.
Premier We kerle of Hungary is to attempt a cabinet reformation and push electoral reform per the royal rescript. If no agreement can be reached the premier may dissolve Parliament and call new elections during the war. The Emperor seeks to maintain joint monarchy governance and support the social and economic program.
Mrs. G Floyd underwent a severe operation Tuesday with reports indicating a significant medical procedure and ongoing care. Her condition and recovery timeline were not disclosed in detail.
In Southern Italy May 7 correspondence notes the challenge of keeping American aviators sober and fit abroad. Commanders stress discipline, mental steadiness, and avoidance of disease, with severe penalties for drunkenness or neglect. A new Practical Flying Hints handbook urges pilots to maintain body and nerves, insisting on courage and self control.
The Supreme Court sustains a federal ruling dismissing habeas corpus by Robert Cox of Missouri seeking to avoid being drafted for service in France. Cox claimed constitutional protection against foreign service, but the government argued the issue had already been decided in earlier draft cases.
The Treasury raised Great Britain's credit by $75,000,000, bringing U S loans to that nation to $2,795,000,000 and total credits to all belligerents to $5,363,850,000.
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