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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1924

Page

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Coolidge Sees Landslide Victory With Late Returns

New York Nov 5 With late returns Coolidge Republican leads nationally by a Harding-like margin. Congressional results show a gains of about a dozen reps and three to four senators likely. Davis carries Kentucky while Roosevelt and La Follette fail to clinch electoral votes.

New York Coolidge Harding Congress Senate House John W. Davis Kentucky Cox Wisconsin Roosevelt Wilson Harding Davis Davis New Mexico New York State Upstate New Engand Hio Illinois Ise Pacific Coast California Repubcan Alfred E. Smith

Republicans may gain majority in next Congress

New York dispatch notes uncertain trends as Coolidge Dawes gains spread across the East Midwest and parts of the West raise questions whether Republicans will command a working majority in the next session.

New York East Middle West House of Representatives Senate Congress

Pioneer Clothier Ties With Model Firm Here

Frank McGuire a premier Oklahoma clothing man joins Model Clothiers under Harry Scheinberg. McGuire previously operated in Okmulgee and Tulsa, bringing years of experience and a pioneering reputation to the new Oklahoma venture. He is a Shriner with the Musgee temple and affiliated with the McAlester consistory and First Methodist Church.

Frank McGuire Oklahoma Harry Scheinberg McGuire Okmulgee Rendenberg’s Tulsa Musgee McAlester First Methodist Church

Buy it rent it sell it find it with a NEWS

I cannot determine a clear news item from the provided text. The fragment appears to be an advertising slogan about real estate and classifieds but lacks identifiable people, organizations, or events to summarize into a card.

Widow of Harding Improves After Illness in Ohio

Mrs Florence Kling Harding widow of President Warren G. Harding showed improvement after a two week illness in Marion Ohio. Dr Carl W Sawyer reported she had a fair nights rest and a hearty breakfast noting she slept better after restless hours.

Marion Florence Kling Harding Harding Carl W. Sawyer Sawyer Warren G. Harding

Oklahoma City returns show party balance in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, the U S congressional delegation appears unchanged overall with one district flipping as returns from precincts trickle in. Hastings trails Reed in the 2nd, Bayless leads Montgomery in the 1st, Carter leads Welch in the 3rd, McKeown leads Wells in the 4th, Swank leads Gobbie in the 5th, Thomas leads Gensman in the 6th, and McClintic seems secure in the 7th.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma W. W. Hastings Tahlequah P. E. Reed Wagoner Wayne Bayless Vinita S. J. Montgomery Bartlesville Bayless Montgomery Reed Hastings Charles Carter Don Welch Madill Tom D. McKeown Charles E. Wells Shawnee F. B. Swank Norman John Gobbie Guthrie Elmer Thomas Medicine Park L. M. Gensman Lawton Jim McClintic

Capshaw Leads in Oklahoma Statewide Returns

Oklahoma City report at noon shows Fred Capshaw Democrat leading the corporation commissioner race by about 30,000 votes over Republican rival Rh B Quinn as 1 029 of 2 184 precincts are tallied. Justice of the Supreme Court tallies from 955 precincts list Mason Brues Lester DuBois Phelps and Oldfield with party alignments.

Oklahoma City Fred Capshaw Kh. B. Quinn Justice of the Supreme Court Mason Brues Lester DuBois Phelps Oldfield

Dan Cupid’s Month of Matchmaking in Pontotoc County

A breezy wrap of marriage activity in Pontotoc County reports 4 percent more weddings and a surge in domestic unions. The piece notes higher prosperity among men, a big margin for a rival divorce lawyer, and 15 marital separation petitions filed this month.

Dan Cupid Pontotoc County Dan

Siberian Soil Freezes Deeply to 63 Feet

A Siberian soil observation notes the ground can remain permafrost bound to a depth of 63 feet in winter. The persistence of deep frost informs construction and agriculture planning in cold regions.

Siberia

Walton Carries Pontotoc County in Historic Sweep

In Pontotoc County the Democratic slate swept to victory with J C Walton narrowly ahead by 111 votes. Results show Davis 4053 for president, Walton 3470 for U S Senate, McKeown 4574 for Congress, and Walker 3934 for Sheriff amid rapid tabulation.

Pontotoc J. C. Walton John ¥. Davis Coolide le. Follette U. S. Senate Walton Pine Wilson McKeown Wells Misenheimer Cap Shaw Quinn Libbey Strickland Beard Francis Box Dean Jones Walker Edmonds Woods

Return of Oklahoma to Solid South Highlights Walton Near Loss

Oklahoma City reports show Democratic nominee J C Walton trailing as 1647 of 3184 precincts yield Davis 125073 Cookdove 105134. Early statewide totals indicate Republican W B Pine leads Walton by 95004 as Walton remains silent.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Solid South J. C. Walton Davis Cookdove W. B. Pine Walton

Democrat Walton Trails Pine in Oklahoma Senate Race

Oklahoma City voters backed Republican W. B. Pine over Democrat former governor J. Walton in the U S senate contest. Walton offered no immediate comment and said a statement would come to the Associated Press later.

Oklahoma City

White Runs Third in Kansas Election

William Allen White entered the Kansas gubernatorial race as an independent on an anti Ku Klux Klan platform but trailed the Republican Ben S. Paulen as results from about half the precincts came in. He was also 15 000 votes behind Democratic Governor Jonathan M. Davis.

Topeka Kan William Allen White Kansas Ben S. Paulen Jonathan M. Davis

Walton popularity shows shifts in 1922 and 1924 races

A Pontotoc county 1922 lead for Walton over Fields by 2 063 and Ada city lead by 26 votes is noted. In 1924 Walton carried the county over Pine by about 1M unofficial, and Ada county he lost to Pine by 763. Other areas show nearly 2 000 vote changes.

Walton Pontotoc County Fields Ada Pine

Davis Cables Congrats on Coolidge Victory

John W. Davis sent congratulations to President Coolidge on his election and hoped for a successful administration. Coolidge replied with thanks and appreciation. Ellen T. Davis also telegraphed congratulations to Mrs. Coolidge for her husband. Davis stated he accepted the outcome without regret and wished for a beneficial administration.

Washington John W. Davis President Coolidge Ellen T. Davis Davis Calvin Coolidge

Courthouse bond issue appears headed for defeat

Partial returns show the $175000 courthouse and $25000 jail measures trailing, with 2775 votes for and 2526 against across eleven precincts. Ada precincts largely opposed, while irregularities in precinct boxes may alter final tallies.

County Election Board Ada

Early music boxes emerge after 1750 in clockwork tech

The piece notes that machines for mechanical music existed with clocks but true music boxes did not appear until after 1750, marking a milestone in automated musical devices.

News 1 Want Ad Sparks Results In Citywide Push

In a bold community effort the News 1 Want Ad yields quick responses from residents and local businesses. Readers report swift results as listings connect job seekers with employers and buyers with sellers across the city.

Indignation Over Wray Incident At Durant Game

Ada fans condemned an assault on Walter Wray after a Durant Edmond football game. Wray, a longtime official from Ada, was reportedly slugged from behind by Elkins of Durant as he left the field following a disputed call that gave Edmond the winning touchdown. he was hospitalized and later improved.

Ada Durant Walter Wray Southwestern Wray Edmond Utah Etheridge Elkins Ada Friends

Alleged Forger Sent to Granite on Charge

Bob Ingram, linked to a Ponzi scheme, is serving time at Granite after pleading guilty to forging checks in Pauls Valley. Pontotoc County forgery charges await his release, with alleged forgeries tied to Ada and Lawton and checks made out to R. C. White for salary and endorsed as Earl Johnson.

Bob Ingram Ada Granite Pauls Valley Pontotoc County Ingram Lawton R. C. White Earl Johnson

Bank Looted in Dundee Five Robbers Escape with $2000

Four masked men entered the Dundee State Bank in Archer County Texas at 10 o clock and rocked the cashier and bookkeeper in the vault before escaping with $2000. They headed toward Wichita Falls as local officers launched a search.

Wichita Falls Texas Dundee State Bank Dundee Archer County Here

Ada Hi Victorious Over Purcell In 15 0 Win

Ada high school defeated Purcell 15 to nothing on Purcell field marking the sixth straight win for Ada. The team next travels to Holdenville for Armistice Day and November 14 games against Henryetta and McAlester, two of the season’s toughest.

Ada Hi Purcell Holdenville Ada Henryetta

Texas elects Miriam Ferguson first woman governor in state history

Dallas reports confirm Miriam Ferguson wins Texas governor race with Democratic victory amid disputes from Republican candidate George Butte and his manager W E Talbot who claim uncounted ballots. Ferguson promotes efficient administration with advice from her husband James Ferguson.

Dallas M. A. Ferguson Texas Texas Election Bureau Western Union Telegraph Co George C. Butte W. E. Talbot Miriam A. Fergusion Wyoming Nellie Ross Ferguson Georg Butte Miriam Amenda Ferguson James E. Ferguson State Senate

Ex-Service man named Memorial Hall custodian

Clarence Gainey, an ex service man, has been appointed by the city commissioners as the custodian of the Memorial Convention Hall and will oversee both the convention hall and the city hall. The selection follows a appeal by the Norman Howard post American Legion that a worthy ex service man should hold the Memorial Hall post dedicated to Pontotoc county war heroes.

Clarence Gainey Memorial Convention Hall Gainey Norman Howard Post American Legion Convention Hall Pontotoc County

Ada Bank Taken Over by P A Norris and Associates

The First National Bank of Ada was seized Saturday morning by P A Norris and associates who issued a new charter as First National Bank in Ada. Deposits soon surpassed withdrawals by 826390.57, and Norris pledged to personally guarantee every dollar.

First National Bank of Ada P. A. Norris First National Bank Washington A. Norris Ned Holman First National Bank of Guthrie A. Smith P. B. Wall Messrs. Norris. Holman Smith R. W. Simpson S. M. Shaw Mr. Norris Norris Chas. W. Collins Roberts Guthrie J. A. Smith St National

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