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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1920

Page

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Roff Fair Exceeds Expectations Despite Rain Drive

The Roffs township fair exhibits drew large crowds with over seventy exhibitors and nearly 250 premium items. Corn and farm displays led by Blue Valley farm under H. G. Foster highlighted strong livestock showings. local schools and canning efforts praised. Harris and Pollock lauded for organizing duties and county fair success.

Blue Valley H. G. Foster R. I. Pollock Jack Leeper J. A. Dancer Edd Cushman Rofs High School Roff Allen Oklahoma R. S. Harris R. I Pollock Fitzhugh Township

Lord Mayor of London Appoints New Aide

In London the Lord Mayor announces the appointment of a new aide as part of city governance. Details are sparse but the move signals ongoing administrative changes in the mayoral office.

Moore asserts Cox funds charges lack best evidence

In Chicago on September 7 E H Moore personal representative of Governor Cox disputed the senate committee on campaign expenditures. He argued the committee is not seeking the best evidence and questioned why Col William Thompson and sixty paid organizers were not called. He said Cox has no evidence beyond what Moore produced and that Upham’s office employees may hold key details.

Associated Press Chicago Senate Senator Pee Cox Kenyon Arigteaans

Roosevelt Jr to Speak for Harding in Okmulgee County Meeting

Delegations arrive including a Muskogee band of 18 and four airplanes piloted by notable aviators. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Jr. is scheduled to deliver an address in support of Senator Harding’s presidential candidacy at an afternoon meeting in Okmulgee and surrounding areas.

Okmulgee County Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Harding Muskogee Roosevelt Vinita

Ada Style Show Opens Tomorrow At McSwain Theater

Ada merchants stage a big two hour style show at the McSwain theater from 2:30 to 4:30 pm tomorrow. An estimated two thousand women are expected to attend as Ada promotes itself as a leading merchandising center in the region.

Ada McSwain Theater McSwain

U S Attorney Reveals New Information On Campaign Expenditures

United States Attorney Charles F. Kline announced that information about presidential expenditures was submitted by E. H. Moore, Governor Cox's representative, to the senate investigation. He noted a question of perjury in witness testimony at the senatorial hearing.

Associated Press Chicago United States Charles F. Kline E. H. Moore Cox Senate Kline Blossom Cleveland Protzman Senator Reed W. A. Woodford Ways and Means Committee Reed Forth Post Missouri

Cox quota figures for Cleveland campaign substantiated

Witnesses testifying before the Senate funds committee said Cleveland’s quota of 400000 was correct and that Ohio’s statewide goal matched the same amount. Details showed paid national committee agents and Woodford led planning while canvass teams targeted 3000 prospects from a Woodford list.

Associate Press Chicago Cox Cleveland National Committee Georgia Senate Committee Dudley S. Blossom Cuyahoga County Fred W. Upham Ohio C. W. McClure Atlanta Upham C. F. Taylor Taylor McClure Stockridge Associated Press Republican Fund Committee Senatorial Committee Reed Fred Upham Blossom A. A. Protzman W. R. Woodford Ways and Means

Earthquake Claims Hundreds in Italian Town of Fivizzano

A strong quake at Fivizzano, Italy, kills hundreds and injures many as reported by Messa to the Tribune. The disaster is the most deadly in the area in recent memory.

Associated Press Rome Fivizzano Tribune Messa

Donahue Returns to Pittsburg for Ada Battery Work

Major W. H. Donahue came home to Pittsburg after aiding the battery of ae ne to be organized here this week. He expresses satisfaction with Ada's battery plans and says every effort will be made to make it the best in the state.

W. H. Donahue Pittsburg Ada

Cotton crops suffer slow growth from heavy rains in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City reports the states crops made poor progress the week ending September 7 as cool cloudy weather and excessive rain hindered growth. The weather bureau synopsis notes below normal temperatures and limited sunshine across the period.

Oklahoma City Weather Bureau

Harding Speaks in Minnesota on Farm Self Sufficiency

At the Minnesota State Fair Senator Harding outlines his agricultural program aimed at national self sufficiency. He calls for greater farmer representation, cooperative marketing, world market studies, farm loan reforms, improved railroad service, and tariff revisions to shield American agriculture.

Associated Press Minnesota State Fair Harding Minnesota

Cox to Arrive in Tulsa for October Visit

Governor James M. Cox democratic presidential nominee will reach Tulsa October 1 at 7 30 p m not 5 30 p m as first planned. East side cities pledge large delegations to attend, with venues pending national committee decision.

Tulsa James M. Cox W. P. Mehaffey Ohio Club Ben Lafayette State Democratic Central Committee Lafayette Cox Muskogee Okmulgee Bartlesville Sapulpa Wagoner Nowata Cushing East Side National Committee Vention Hall Owens Park

Moses Nominated in Republican Primary in Manchester

Senator G H Moses, rival of the nation’s opponents, was officially nominated by Republicans in Manchester in the primary by about twelve thousand votes over H Spaulding. Returns indicate a decisive victory in the contest reported by the Associated Press from Manchester.

Asmerited Manchester G. H. Moses E of Nations S. Au Iocity Spaulding

King Victor Visits King Victor Visits

A brief note records King Victor visiting King Victor in a ceremonial event tied to aceon 3 pais the ero, highlighting a formal royal gesture and the ongoing relations between the two entities.

Shriners Plan Ada ceremonial trip to Sulphur

Shriners choose Ada for a ceremonial on Oct 7 by a special India Temple train, then travel to Sulphur Oct 8 for the event. Gaspeck and festivities are arranged with local hosts while other temples coordinate in Oklahoma.

Pontotoc County Pontotoc Muskogee India Ada McAlester

Wisconsin Governor Race News Reading Highlights

An Agate Press dispatch from Milwaukee reports on the Wisconsin governor race with findings that suggest strong voter interest. The brief notes early polling and public attention surrounding the campaign dynamics as September unfolds.

First Normal Assembly at East Central School

The first general assembly of East Central State Normal School will meet in the Normal auditorium on Thursday September 9 at 10 30. A fine musical program is planned and Ada's leading citizens will give addresses. All interested are urged to attend.

East Central State Normal School Normal Auditorium Ada East Central State Normal School

Governor Uses Every Means to Stop Anthrax Outbreak

Governor Robertson ordered the state agriculture board to deploy all powers to stamp out a new anthrax outbreak in Pittsburg County and provided 10000 under a deficiency certificate for the effort.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Robertson State Board of Agriculture Pittsburg

Case Against Conservative Loan Company Advances in Court

Co. F. Green representing Co. and Griffith filed a petition for a continuance in Justice Brown's court this morning. Griffith sues Conservative Loan Company for insurance money. petition drafted and case set to be heard September 33.

Co. F. Green Co. & Griffith Justice Brown Griffith

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