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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
8
In a tense street scene, an elderly man defuses a deadly confrontation while a landlady guards a frightened widow. A patrol intervenes, ending with the killer cornered and the widow safe, as the old man contemplates a new life and work.
Excellency in scholastic attainments places many readers on the honor roll from all ward schools. The list shows a growing number meeting 90 percent averages, with grades five and above included, featuring students from Washington, Hayes, Woodrow Wilson, and Glenwood Schools among others.
New York May 27 six Amundsen Wisworth polar tying expedition adventurers are missing after their two planes disappeared from the Arctic coast. Captain Amian Ison led the team with wireless gone. theories range from landing near unseen land to a long overland return across the frozen sea. The group carries hunting gear sleeping bags and folding boats as they attempt to verify position or reach safety.
A dense OCR fragment lists numerous cross references and coded clues across numbers and letters. It reads like a collage of chemistry symbols, measurements, mythic names, and random pairings, with scattered hints toward decoupled dictionary-style entries and filler terms.
James Sheri reports in Osslem, Oregon, on May 22 about Artinr Covell, a crippled mystic and occult student, being hanged at the state penitentiary for murdering his sister in law Mrs Ebba Covell. The case details include Covell’s plan to escape, the simultaneous execution of his father in law for his wife’s murder, and the involvement of Arthur Covell and Lucille Covell in the broader family crimes.
Gene Hibble of Shawnee was shot and killed late last night one mile west of Shawnee by an unknown robber who leaped onto the running board. Miss Leona Sims, driving, described a man who fled into the darkness after the fatal shot. Police say three donors are under arrest today in connection with the case.
About 150 ward school students were awarded graduation certificates in a ceremony at the Convention Hall, led by City Superintendent J. E. Hickman. The event capped Ada’s largest school-system contribution yet, with students from multiple ward schools performing and receiving certificates on stage.
By May end, the Japanese Navy plans to have seventeen 5,500-ton light cruisers ready for service. They will reach 32 knots and carry the latest light-cruiser equipment. Four 7,200-ton and four 19,000-ton cruisers are under construction, with Kako and Furutuku launched.
United States World War veterans must convert their war insurance policies by June 2 or lose government coverage. Red Cross secretary Ms. Orville Snead warns hundreds of Fon tator county ex servicemen may be unaware of the impending deadline for low cost policies backed by the government.
The Oklahoma Bar Association moves to disbar Wi F Schulte with J D Lydick and M J Jordan leading actions before judge Wyles Jones. Schulte contests charges linked to moral conduct not tied to his legal capacity, while the court allows disbarment for moral turpitude. The hearing resumes after lunch with motions to strike parts of Schulte’s answer and expected witness testimony extending through much of the week.
The Tack and Whick families, including Andy and Moonlight, were arrested Sunday in the county jail on charges of disorderly conduct in a public place. Henry Pranklion, a Black man, was also detained but posted bond. Road work on a new hard surface project between the city and Arkansas City proceeds.
May 26 reports describe record May cold weather and a long severe late spring freeze crippling crops across the Midwest and South. The Weather Bureau warns temperatures may stay low for days, compounding losses from rain hail and snow after a heat wave. Indiana cites over 2 million dollars in damage as wheat and corn futures react. Texas records 114 degree heat while New York fruit districts face snow, bloom loss, and fruit casualties. Seymour Indiana reports near total watermelon and cantaloupe losses with damage spreading to tomatoes and corn.
In New York on July 22 federal prohibition agents tried to arrest staff at the Trocadero on Fifty first street. Amid champagne and fashionably dressed patrons, the agents subdued a waiter and arrested the headwaiter and manager after threats to shoot. The scene drew uproar as guests resisted and women screamed. Weatherford Park hotel will be renovated and refurbished.
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