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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1934

Page

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Hauptmann to be Relisted for Extradition

James M. Fawcett, Hauptmann's counsel, said Governor Lehman would sign an extradition order to New Jersey later today. He plans a habeas corpus writ to stay the order temporarily and said Hauptmann would proceed to New Jersey to face charges for the Lindbergh baby kidnapping and murder.

Albany N. Y James M. Fawcett Bruno Hauptmann Lehman Hauptmann New Jersey Fawcett Charles Poletti Bronx County Bronx Supreme Court New York Burno Hauptmann Charles Lindbergh, Jr Lehbman Bronx Flemington N. J

Governor Lehman weighs New Jersey Extradition for Hauptmann

New Jersey seeks to extradite Bruno Hauptmann to face murder charges in the Lindbergh case while Governor Lehman considers the papers after returning to Albany. A new witness in New Jersey's case is reported, and efforts to delay the Bronx extortion trial continue amid mounting legal maneuvering.

Moore New Jersey Hauptmann Hopewell Lindberghs David T. Welentz Lehman Samuel J. Foley Bronx County Wuld

Cons and Daughters urged to organize efforts for Confederate work

At a meeting of the W. L. Byrd camp of Confederate veterans a plan was proposed for the Sons and Daughters to organize and continue the veterans work. A committee including Paul Norrell Joseph Anderson Walter Black Snow Dunnigan Byron Norrell Luther Franklin Oscar Cantwell James Ellis and several women was appointed to report at the next camp meeting on Sunday November 4 at the courthouse.

W. L. Byrd Camp of Confederate Veterans Paul Norrell Joseph Anderson Walter Black Snow Dunnigan Byron Norrell Luther Franklin Oscar Cantwell James Ellis B. F. Jones Jessie DeMoss Cecil Smith Margaret Hardee Court House

Arrests in Kansas City Station Slaying Scheme

Police report an arrest in connection with the Kansas City station slaying case as investigators seek additional suspects. Authorities described the incident as part of an ongoing investigation with multiple individuals under scrutiny.

Officials name Floyd and Richetti in Nash prison break plot

The Justice Department said Richard Talman Galatas is under arrest for participating in the conspiracy to free Frank Nash, the escape led to the Kansas City union station massacre that killed four officers. Verne C. Miller Floyd and Richetti were identified as principal gunmen in the incident.

Washington Richard Talman Galatas Department of Justice Frank Nash Kansas City Union Station Plaza Galatas New Orleans William Stanley Nash Verne C. Miller South Dakota Charles Arthur Pretty Boy Hot Springs Ark Leavenworth Kansas Floyd Richetti Stanley Ohio State Penitentiary Union Station Plaza Melrose Park Chicago Mrs. Nash Herb Esther Farmer Joplin Miller

Probation Set in Oklahoma Oil Production Pools

Oklahoma City, Oct. 6. The corporation approved voluntary production prorating for four pools in October. Naval reserve pool Osage county limited to 7,685 barrels daily, South Burbank 10,000, Chandler 181 per well, and Gray pool to last month’s level. Fleetborn Oil Co wins reclassification of No 1 well Seminole county to stripper status, extending the Wewoka pool.

Oklahoma City ULP The Corporation Today Naval Reserve Pool Osage County South Burbank Chandler Gray Pool Fleetborn Oil Company Seminole County Corporation Commission Wewoka Pool

Pecan Growers Meet To Plan County Show

S W Hill president calls Pontotoc County Pecan Growers Association meeting Monday evening October 15 at 7 30 at J B Hill county agent office in the courthouse. Plans for a yearly county show and discussion of participation in the state show at Wewoka will be on the agenda. All pecan growers invited.

S. W. Hill Pontotoc County Wewoka

County Canning Kitchen Seeks Volunteers for Vegetables

Canning notes announce peas snap or shelled greens canning by paying the same toll as meat canning. See rural supervisor Miss Morrison or call kitchen telephone 692 for appointments. Gather vegetables the day of canning and prepare after arriving. Plenty of vessels and water are available at the kitchen.

Miss Morrison

Railroad man Cain killed in freight train accident

McALESTER Oct 9 W M Cain 64 a veteran yard master died from injuries after being hurled 25 feet into a creek when youths set brakes by pulling a coupling pin near Haileyville. He left a widow and four children. County authorities planned arrests in the case.

Mcalester W. B. Cain Cain Haileyville

District Masonic Meet Friday Night At Roff Oklahoma

District 33 A F F A M L will hold its regular meeting Friday night October 19 at Roff with M Z Thompson, secretary. Districts 3 and 8 include Pontotoc and Coal counties. The program feature is a contest between Ada Lodge No 113 and Dougherty Lodge No 53. The meeting begins at 7 3 o clock. A large crowd is expected after a prior Amity Ada contest drew many attendees.

District 33 A. FF. Aag A. ML Roff M. Z. Thompson Pontotoc Coal Counties Ada Lode Dougherty Lodge Amity Oklahoma City Ada Dougherty

Double Births at Laurelville Hospital Celebrate Local Families

Greenburg Pennsylvania Laurelville residents Mrs Sullenberger and Mrs Shaw both gave birth within hours in the same hospital. The Sullenberger baby is her 14th child and Mrs Shaw’s is her 17th, marking notable family milestones for two neighboring households.

Greenburg Laurelville Charles Sullenberger Ira Shaw

Greatest Returns for the Amount Invested Ad

Local classified ad touts high value from prudent investments, promising strong yields and steady growth for readers seeking reliable returns on capital. Details on suggested opportunities and potential risks are included to guide potential investors.

Supreme Court to Hear Indian Case on Oklahoma Suit Rights

The Supreme Court agreed to interpret Congress intent in the 1926 act extending two years for restricted Indians in Oklahoma to file suits. Noah Stewart, a Creek Indian, contests land sale by his guardian from 1916 inheritance. Stewart filed in 1928 seeking recovery of land now valued for oil, held by oil firms and individuals.

Washington Supreme Court Congress Oklahoma Noah Stewart Stewart Izzie Toney Seminole County

Hughes Assures Aid For Witch Hole Scout Camp Project

Governor William H. Murray and W. J. Hughes announced that prisoners from the McAlester Penitentiary will aid in building the Witch Hole camp structures for the Boy Scouts. Ada officials pledge full support and fundraising efforts continue led by M. O. Matthews with donations from John Fitts, R. W. Simpson, W. B. Osborn, Frank Fleet.

William H. Murray W. J. Hughes State Board of Affairs Lions Club McAlester Witch Hole Boy Scouts Judge Hughes Ada Murray Lions C. E. Danning Scout Council John Fitts R. W. Simpson W. B. Osborn Frank Fleet M. O. Matthews Mr. Miller Jack Stockton Jack Price

New Fire Truck Comes Into Service Under City Hall

A bright red new fire truck, in use for nearly a week, helps the department with a 150 gallon booster tank and pump capable of 500 gallons per minute. Chief Ed Haley leading the project notes the vehicle saves about $2000 and expands hose and salvage equipment capacity.

Ed Haley

Roosevelt Wins Washington Fishing and Forecasting Contest

President Roosevelt proved his fishing skill on a weekend Potomac cruise and correctly predicted Detroit’s 3 to 1 World Series win. A guest noted he caught the most fish in a rainy Saturday afternoon contest and nailed the baseball score.

Washington Roosevelt Potomac River Detroit

Carter Oil Company Buys Major Fitts Field Acreage

Carter Oil Company, a mid continent subsidiary of Standard Oil New Jersey, purchased 540 undeveloped acres in Fitts Field from W A Delaney B C King and Sam Miller. The deal, described as several millions of dollars, is reportedly structured as part cash and part annual payments over 25 years, boosting Carter’s standing alongside Magnolia Petroleum in Pon totoc County’s renowned field.

Fitts Pontotoc County Carter Oil Company W. A Gus” Delaney B. C. King Sam Miller Carter Company Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Oklahoma Carter Magnolia Petroleum Company

Oil field reports show ongoing drilling in Pontotoc County

Daily notes from the Fitts oil field report several wells active in 1-1-7 to 30-2-7 areas with depths from 483 to 4,090 feet and a major Mon Delaney Miller Carter Oil deal finalized in Ada. The article highlights Wilcox gas prospects, Craddock and Dawes Harden wells, and a large Craddock area lease purchase.

Assassination of King Alexander and Barthou in Marseille

Oct 9 reports say King Alexander I of Yugoslavia and French Foreign Minister Louis Barthou were fatally shot in Marseille as they visited to boost Yugoslav French ties. Assassin Petris Kalemen, a Yugoslav merchant, died after shooting himself. two other suspects were detained.

Marseille Alexander Yugoslavia Louis Barthou France Barthou Petris Kalemen Kaleman Kalemen Alphon

Deepest test in graben near Tupelo fields

Friday report notes depths reached in multiple wells around Tupelo with John Fitts field area miles away. Ed Moore No 1 Woodruff drills at 1,950 feet and several Magnolia and Cradduck wells advance, with Deep Rock No 1 Dawes Harden at 2,515 feet and Magnolia Dawes Harden wells at 4,140 and 3,760 feet. Assassin Victim.

Fitts Lynch Et al Thompson Jesse Magnolia No J. E Fleetborn-Superior J. Norris Shaffer Susan Norris Harry Blackstock Dawes Harden D. Harden Magnolia Moore No Woodruff Moore-Deaner Edwards Tupelo John Fitts Ed Moore Moore Etal Smith Moore Akers Cradduck Blackstock Deep Rock

Wells Multiply in Fitts Field Near Ada

Reports from the Fitts field and graben area southeast of Ada note drilling activity Saturday with indications more wells will be added to the field. Farmers receive over 25 thousand dollars in corn hog checks, the first payments under the federal program, based on half the corn payment and two dollars per hog.

Fitts Ada

Gore Speaks on Prosperity and Trade at Ada

Senator Thomas P. Gore told the Lion Club that prosperity cannot be bought by taxes or spending and urged a return to work and stimulation of foreign trade. He noted Oklahoma’s heavy 1931 tax burden and state debt, then spoke at the Ada courthouse and spent the day with locals.

Thomas P. Gore Lion Club Atention Christ Oklahoma Gore Ada Court House

Turkish Forts and French Ships Fire In Smyrna Gulf

Turkish coastal batteries shelled two French destroyers in the Gulf of Smyrna on Saturday in what officials called a misunderstanding. Turkey protested alleged territorial water violations, but the dispute was reportedly settled to mutual satisfaction as French vessels returned fire in the skirmish.

Istanbul Turkey Gulf of Smyrna France

Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment ends with station rebuke

In Louisville on October 6 delegates to the Veterans of Foreign Wars national encampment reversed a previous rebuke of Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler and condemned radio station WAVE for silencing his broadcast. James E. Van Zandt was reelected national commander and new officers were named Bernard Kearney and Joseph Hanken.

Louisville CPI Smedley D. Butler New Orleans James E. van Zandt Altoona Bernard Kearney Gloversville N. Y Joseph H. Hanken Revere Mass

Policeman Galli Dies in Marseille Shootout TollRises

Marseille reports Policeman Galli died from wounds after the hail of bullets that killed King Alexander of Yugoslavia and French Foreign Minister Louis Barthou. General Georges and Inspector Ferrier are gravely hurt. seven women were among the wounded.

Marseille Galli King Alexander Yugoslavia Louis Barthou France Alphonse Joseph Georges Inspector Ferrier

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New Witness Appeals T. P. Gore W. B. Pine Kansas City Richard Galatas Floyd and Adam Richetti Commission Canning County Kitchen Cheat District Masonic Upreme Court Hughes Fitts Field Pioneer Triumvirate Tulsa Delaney Co. H. Lieb Wilcox Sands Coal Delaney, King Wilcox Franks Fitts Area Allen Calvin Arkansas Tom Anglin Anglin Holdenville Alten King Franksgraben Marseilles Georges Balkans Park-O-Tell State Capitol Alexander I Serbia Kingdom of Danats Belgrade Associated Press Asturias Oviedo Gijon Mieres Spain
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