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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1928

Page

2

Dairy and egg storage methods and dairy farming changes noted

Oklahoma dairy growth is linked to cotton uncertainty and a Ada creamery. Hutcheson family receive six pure bred heifer calves from Woodland farm Isconsin and expand herd. Egg preservation tips include water glass and lime water solutions and storage guidance. Also details emerge on a 1925 Carroll murder case with autopsy findings and parole history.

L. E. Hutcheson Oakman Woodland Isconsin Oklahoma Ada Ina Pemberton Oklahoma A M. College Miss Pemberton

Conscience Leads Him 18 Confession

James Hooven in Los Angeles jail confesses to poisoning Ruth Little 17 in 1919. Ruth was sister in law to Hooven who lived at the Little home in Summitville with his wife. Indiana authorities pursue details including a theft arrest and a later link to Hooven’s estranged wife Blanche Little.

Suspect Confesses to Slaying Indiana Girl in Los Angeles

James Hooven alias James Huff, 27, in a six month petty theft sentence, told Tailor Frank Dewar he is driven by conscience and confessed to killing 17 year old Ruth Little of Summitville Indiana and his brother in law James Leo Carroll of Los Angeles. Police arrested Emma Huff, rumored to be Carroll’s sister, for investigation in Pacoima. Hooven previously attempted suicide in jail and said he planned the killings after his fiancée Blanche Little, Ruth’s sister, spurned him.

Hooven Pendleton Ind Robert Wheeler Kokomo California Carroll Ruth James Leo Carroll Los Angeles James Hooven James William Huff Frank Dewar Ruth Little Summitville Indiana Pacoima San Fernando Valley Here Emma Huff Blanche Little

Storm Sewer 5 Progress on Ada East Side Project

Considerable progress is reported on the storm sewer project along Mississippi avenue Ada to relieve east side flooding. The $5,000 initial stage ties into Main to Twelfth streets with curb and gutter work underway. Frye Brothers and Chilcutt hold the contract as plans aim to extend the system to Hope Avenue and route water to the creek below the disposal plant.

Mississippi Avenue Main Twelfth Ada Missisippi Avenue Hope Avenue Frye Brothers & Chilcutt

Senator Wheeler Backs Smith Bandwagon for Democrats

Washington May 12 Newspapers report Montana Senator Wheeler who split from the party in 1924 endorsed Governor Smith for the Democratic presidential nomination. He praised Smith as liberal and law enforcement minded and urged nomination by acclamation in a letter to Montana party chair W W McDowell.

Washington Wheeler Montana New York Lafollette Wisconsin Smith W. W. McDowell Montana Democratic Central Committee Walsh Houston California Reed Missouri Harding-Coolidge

Held for murder after plain fight in Oklahoma

Elbert Cunningham, 24, a farmer near Turkeyford, was held without bail for trial in district court on a murder charge connected to the death of Bill Young, 50, after a dance fight. Doctors testified head injuries formed a brain clot and pneumonia followed, leading to Young's death in a Joplin hospital.

Miami Okla Elbert Cunningham Turkeyford Bill Young Joplin Cuddie E. Davidson Cunningham Young

East Central Wins Teams Doubles In Collegiate Affair

East Central and Southeastern share the tennis meet honors at the Oklahoma Collegiate tournament. Wood and Forrester of East Central beat Phillips University 0-6 6-3 6-4 10-8 in doubles, while Armstrong defeats Joe Apple in straight sets in singles.

East Central Oklahoma Collegiate Conference Oklahoma Southeastern Wood Forrester Phillips University Armstrong Joe Apple Apple Bledsoe Babe Ruth Ada Tiger Machine Tigers Phillips Reeves Marsh University of Illinois Reeves and Marsh Varnum and Kavanaugh Northwestern Oklahoma City University Holloway

Confederates Parade Marks End of Reunion in Little Rock

Thousands of aging Confederate veterans marched or rode in the parade closing the thirty-eighth United Confederate Veterans reunion in Little Rock Arkansas. The parade featured a marine band of descendants of blue and gray and honored veterans from multiple Confederate groups as General A T Goodwin of Elmore Alabama was named commander in chief.

Little Rock Ark Dixie United Confederate Veterans Vicksburg Forrest Pickett United States Marine Band Legionnaires A. T. Goodwin Elmore Ala J. C. Foster Houston Texas Charlotte N. C E. R. Wiles The Sons of Confederate Veterans S. L. Lowry Tampa

Enid Wins 1929 State Convention of Church of Christ

Enid was awarded the 1929 state convention of the Church of Christ at the closing session in OKMULGEe. Bartlesville Shawnee had invited the event, but Enid earns the honor due to Phillips University presence. Oklahoma church aims to increase membership and promote Pentecost world events.

Okmulgeer Enid Church of Christ Bartlesville Shawnee Phillips University Okmulgee State Church Board Washington Future Works Committee Oklahoma Christian Missionary Society

Blackmer Questioned Over NY Indictment Prospects

Senate Teapot Dome panel chairman Nye asked Governor Smith if H. M. Blackmer could be indicted under New York law for failing to account to his Mid- West Refining Co. for profits from the Continental Trading company of Canada. Blackmer, self-exiled in Europe, allegedly received 800000 in the Continental Oil deal and holds the proceeds in Liberty bonds in a New York safety deposit box. He is described as a key figure in the Continental arrangement involving A. E. Humphreys and oil deals with Prairie Oil and Gas and Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing.

Washington Nye Senate Teapot Dome Committee Governor Smith New York Today H. M. Blackmer Mid- West Refining Company New York Continental Trading Company of Canada Oil Committee Blackmer Europe Senate A. E. Humphreys Colorado Texas Prairie Oil and Gas Company Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company Continental Concern

British Runner Drops Out of Transcontinental Derby

Peter Gavuzzi of Southampton England, leader in C C Pyle's bunion derby, was forced to drop out near Toledo Ohio. Utterly exhausted he quit after about 2800 miles from Los Angeles to New York, holding a three hour lead when the group halted in Wauseon last night.

Toledo Peter Gavuzzi Southampton Ensg C. C. Pyle Here Los Angeles New York Wauseon

Smith Denies Knowledge of Campaign Funds in Senate Inquiry

Governor Alfred E. Smith testified he knew nothing about financing his presidential bid, while campaign manager George R. Van Namee disclosed receipts of 103310 and expenditures of 92000 for the New York organization. He cited major California spending and noted contributions from William F. Kenny and others amid broad, regional fundraising.

New York U. S. Senate Alfred E. Smith George R. van Namee Senators New York Organization William F. Kenny van Namee California Smith Reed Missouri Walsh Montana van Nameer Minnesota North Dakota Maine Senate Houston Hoover Washington Commodore Hotel Steiner Oregon Los Angeles Express Anti-Saloon League

Opinions differ on Indiana vote in Hoover bid

Washington observers weighed Hoover's presidential hopes after Indiana primary results showed Senator Watson defeating Herbert Hoover in preference voting. Supporters argued the 33 delegates for Watson signal a convention challenge while Hoover backers called the outcome a setback for his nomination bid.

Indiana Hoover Indianapolis Oscar G. Foellinger Watson Kansas City Moses New Hampshire Commerce Secretary M. Burt Thurman Washington Herbert Hoover Commerce Hoov

Nine Candidates File For State Office In Oklahoma

Oklahoma City May 10. Nine candidates filed today and yesterday with the state election board, bringing total filings to 147. House nominees include W L Hutcheson Democrat Tillman county J W Democrat Delaware county Hollis Arnett Democrat Greer county Lester W Duvall Democrat Grant county Joseph T Lombard Republican Osage county James Nairn Democrat Nowata county seeking re election Wirt Lucas Democrat Washington county Senate candidate F H Blosser Democrat second district Cheyenne Congress candidate R B Butts Republican second district Muskogee.

Oklahoma City Secretary of the State Election Board W. L. Hutcheson Tillman County J. W. Democrat Delaware County Hollis Arnett Greer County Lester W. Duvall Grant County Joseph T. Lombard Osape County James Nairn Nowata Wirt Lucas Washita County Senate F. H. Blosser Cheyenne Congress R. B. Butts Muskogee

Wilburton banker arrested in capital city

J. J. Kirkpatrick former cashier of the First State Bank at Wilburton is arrested in Oklahoma City on charges of accepting deposits while the bank was insolvent. The bank closed February 16 with over $400 000 in deposits. Latimer County deposits exceeded $70 000 and a county official was removed for depositing county funds without security.

Oklahoma City Wilburton J. J. Kirkpatrick Oklahoma County Joe Welch G. B. Mitchell Kirkpatrick Latimer County R. E. Anderson Latimer County Commissioners

Little River to Enter Shutdown in Seminole Pool

Tulsa May 10. Operators in the Little River area of the Greater Seminole pool were to sign an agreement extending production restrictions to June 15. Proposed by Thomas B. Slick the plan calls for no new tests no well completions and prorating output to 100 barrels per producing day for 90 days. One signature remained for unanimous approval.

Tulsa Little River Greater Seminole Pool Mid- Continent Oil and Gas Association Thomas B. Slick Reiter-Foster Oil and Gas Corporation Paul S. Ache

Germany Urges Flyers Not to Prolong Stay

Milwaukee dispatch reports that just before the German Irish fliers left for St Louis at 1 02 p m today they received an official cable from the German government urging them to come home at once after completing the American trip Germany wants to honor you was the reason given in the message

Milwaukee St. Louis Germany

Bremen crew sails from Milwaukee to St Louis

The German Irish crew of the Bremen left Milwaukee for St Louis at 1 02 p m central standard time today. The hopoff passed without incident.

Milwaukee Bremen St. Louis

Houses of Black People Burned After Deputy Sheriff Fatally Hurt

In Alexandria Louisiana on May 14 seven houses belonging to relatives of William Blackman, a Black man, burned after a deputy sheriff was fatally hurt. The incident follows threats and unrest amid community tensions and local authorities investigating arson.

Alexandria William Blackman

Mid-Continent to Suffer Allen Pool Restriction Debate

At a Wednesday conference of Allen pool producers led by the Mid-Continent Oil and Gas association adviser, a plan to restrict Allen pool output is debated. Mid-Continent Petroleum controls half of 20 250 barrels daily from 90 wells on the Fleet lease in 7-5-8 and Sasakwa extension amid Seminole and Hughes counties. In Pentotoc, about 40 wells are drilling with little current waste.

Mid-Continent Ik Allen Allen Allen Pool Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association Ray M. Collins Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation Sasakwa Seminole Hughes Counties Pentotoc

Mrs Mary Wasson Pioneer Republican Leader Dies

May 11 Guthrie Oklahoma. Mrs Mary Wasson 82 a pioneer Okla homesteaded near Cashion at Territory opening and served as secretary of the state Republican committee. Survived by son Clark Wasson Antlers daughter Grace Harmon Muskogee and a daughter Mrs Ed Hogan Okemah. burial Sunday in Holton Kansas.

Mary Wasson Guthrie Clark Wasson Antlers State Republican Committee Grace Harmon Wasson Cashion Oklahoma Territory Clark Harmon B. Wasson Muskogee Ed W. Hogan Okemah Holton Kans

Candidates Named for Offices in August Democratic Primary

The News lists authorized contenders for the offices as candidates in the upcoming Democratic primary in August. The article notes official sanctioning of participants and outlines the contest framework ahead of the August vote.

Cratic

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