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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
4
Residents weigh funding roads via serial bonds repaid by gasoline tax against relying on property taxes, federal aid, and state funds. Proponents argue bonds secured by gas tax can cover costs while avoiding heavy tax burden. opponents caution on future obligations and regional disparities.
The AFL convention praised President Green for opposing a separate labor party. It argued such a party could only win by controlling all government branches, a long odds bet unlikely for a minority group. By backing pro labor candidates from either party, more can be achieved, noting the La Follette experiment was not successful.
The piece recalls the Tweed era in New York City highlighting how the gang shielded crimes by keeping the public ignorant. The New York Times uncovering evidence led to Tweed's failed bribery of editors and his eventual capture and death in prison.
A wry column notes that questions from wives may shadow a husband's honesty while playfully challenging the myth of perfect self-made success. It observes that curiosity is a feminine trait, hints at missed moments, and warns that not all self-made men earn top praise for workmanship.
The writer notes that prohibition did not end crime but suggests conditions are better than 30 years ago in Texas. They recall a hustling small town with several saloons where Saturdays caused turmoil and where liquor interests influenced local elections, contrasting it with Ada.
The News urges promoting Oklahoma resources to attract substantial farmers from other states. It argues land here remains cheap yet productive and highlights climate as a productivity boost. It questions alarm over U.S. defenses while noting high military spending.
The Shawnee News notes straw man tactics in campaigns and a plan in Pontotoc county to build one mile of concrete road to bait voters. It also reports Tom Anglin of Holdenville as a possible lieutenant governor candidate and mentions talk of Judge Hepburn entering the Republican governor race with J B A Robertson on the Democratic side, predicting a fiery campaign.
Russell argues the oil tax petition will be renewed if the Oklahoma Supreme Court finds it insufficient. He cites past tax comparisons showing oil and gas pay far less than farms, with 1.8 billion in mineral production yielding only about 33 million in gross production tax over five years. He asserts a 3 percent rate is fair and urges equal treatment with other property.
Staunton Virginia announces Governor M E Trapp of Oklahoma City will chair the Oklahoma section of the Woodrow Wilson birthplace memorial. The plan centers on restoring Wilson's birth house, baptistry chapel, and Mary Baldwin College memorial hall, with endowment for the project.
Stockholm reports Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, son of the king, has written a drama titled On Board. The work will be produced at the Royal Dramatic Theatre next year.
Deputy U S Marshal Roy Troxel was relieved of his commission this morning and Federal Judge F E Kennemar directed District Attorney Goldesberry to file contempt of court charges after Mrs Fay Lytton said Troxel was dead drunk the night Lowery Lytton shot Curley Lemons.
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