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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1934

Page

2

Marland Champions New Deal at Democratic Convention

Oklahoma City, Sept. 19. Congressman E. W. Marland urged a full Oklahoma delegation to back President Roosevelt and a New Deal, criticizing Republican policy and the money power. He blamed 12 years of Republican rule for high living costs and pledged deflation of overexpanded credit, boosted production, and an honest dollar.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Congress Roosevelt E. W. Marland Herding Coolidge Hoover Marland Republican’ Party Seores Wall Street Morgans Mellons Mitchel and Mills Money Trust New York Four Hundred Republican Party Wilson Republican Parti Middle West Southwest Franklin D. Roosevelt

Bank robber fugitive Aubrey Ansell captured near Rush Springs

Aubrey Ansell known as Red was arrested six miles southeast of Rush Springs after a raid by federal and county officers. He faced a federal fugitive charge and was ordered held in Muskogee. Simon Scott of Duncan, alleged to have aided, was charged with harboring a fugitive. Bond set at $10,000.

Chickasha Aubrey Red) Ansell Kingfisher Rush Springs United States Howard Cabeen Western District Muskogee Ansell Hartshorne Simon Scott Duncan Jack Shaw

Oil Production Continues Drop Across States

Oklahoma crude oil output fell nearly 44 000 barrels while California rose, leaving the United States total down 18 072 barrels for the week ending September 8. Oklahoma dropped from 460 550 to 416 910 barrels. California rose from 460 000 to 502 600. Texas eased to 1 091 411 barrels as East Texas gained slightly. Kansas fell to 120 900 barrels. The Oil and Gas Journal provided the estimates.

Tulsa Oklahoma California United States The Oil and Gas Journal Texas Kansas Oklahoma City West North Central Texas Panhandle Gulf Coast Southwest North Louisiana Arkansas Eastern Michigan Rocky Mountain Area U. S

Quick Arrest of Red Ansell Near Marlow

Local officers acting on a hot tip chased six miles northeast of Marlow and captured Red Ansell, a wanted bank robber. The arrest team included Allen Stanfield U.S. deputy marshal Sheriff Clyde Kaiser and Deputies Shockley Jones and Rains, along with Simon Scott Rose Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones. Ansell is described as a Pototoc native by the sheriff’s office.

Marlow Red” Ansell Allen Stanfield U.S Clyde Kaiser Charley Shockley Alvis Jones Raymond Rains Simon Scott Rose Scott Jack Jones Ansell Sheriff's Office Pontotoc County

Shawnee Scene of Triple Tragedy

In Shawnee a mother her husband and his twin brother died in a crowded Shawnee center shooting. Col McDaniels allegedly shot his wife in a family quarrel then killed himself. his twin Col MecDaniels then fired a final shot into his brother's wife before killing himself. A small son and daughter survive. Com McDaniels was unmarried.

Shawnee Col. McDaniels Col. MecDaniels

Boss Craig of Stratford Hurt In Car Accident

Boss Craig of Stratford was treated at Ada hospital Tuesday night after a collision on S H 19 east of the Sandy Creek bridge. Lester Holland and Raymond Jones were unhurt. Craig left the hospital this morning with injuries to an arm and head.

Boss Craig Stratford Ada Hospital Raymond Jones Sandy Creek S. H Lester Holland Craig Jones

Hill Urges More Farm Ponds for Oklahoma

County Agent J B Hill argues a good pond on every farm boosts stock water and resilience. Oklahoma extension engineer W H McPheters notes ponds already paid for themselves this season and laments more are needed to prevent shortages and aid gardens and families.

J. B. Hill Oklahoma W. H. McPheters Extension Agricultural Engineer Oklahoma A M. College McPheters Mountaineer

Oklahoma issues financial report details 1933 34 fiscal year

Oklahoma City reports state receipts totaling 114 462 918 for 1933 34 with a June balance of 26 947 541 up from 18 041 792 in 1933. A deficit of at least 15 million is anticipated by year end. Total bonded indebtedness stands at 13 189 100 as county deposits boosted receipts and much money passed through the depository.

Oklahoma City Ray O. Weems Weems

Eason Oilers Win Candlot Tourney in Thriller

Oklahoma City report detail the Eason Oilers winning the three game sandlot series finale against the Wilcox Oilers. Benson drove in the only run in the last half of the ninth to seal the victory as Nantz and the Enid Indian pitcher Hal Nantz held strong despite nine strikeouts by the Enid ace.

Oklahoma City Ringes Eason Oilers Enid Oklahoma Easons Benson Wilcox Oilers Milt Perry Herman Coldier Cecil Bash Eason

Oklahoma Rain Totals Boost Seasonal Mix Across State

Heavy downpours drenched central and northern Oklahoma with up to 2.95 inches in Oklahoma City and 24.05 inches for the year, 1.17 inches above normal. Damage reached $50,000 at Frederick industrial structures. hail hit the Panhandle while cities from Sayre to Tulsa logged multiple rainfall readings.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Frederick Panhandle Sayre Enid Wewoka Newkirk Powca City Ardmore Ada Muskogee Miami Tulsa Guthrie Cottonwood Seward Chickasha Line Creek

Kimes Parole Request Moves Slowly in Oklahoma

Nellie Kimes asks for a parole for George Kimes the Oklahoma outlaw. Pardon and parole officer Cutler says he did not refer the matter to Governor Murray citing insufficient clemency grounds. Kimes serves 25 years for deputy sheriff killing. his brother Matt is jailed long-term.

Oklahoma City George Kimes Oklahoma Nellie C. E. B. Cutler Murray Kimes Matt

Two Killed One Injured In Dallas Wreck

An early morning auto crash in Dallas left two white women dead, a white male car occupant fatally injured, and four negro passengers seriously hurt in another vehicle. W. E. Routt of California Baker Oil Tools, Inc., driver of the white women’s car, was hospitalized and not expected to survive. C. E. Whitney, also with California Baker Oil Tools, Inc., had separated from Routt and the women before the collision near a street intersection. Whitney said he did not know the women’s names. One woman died when the white car struck a tree after colliding with the other vehicle.

Dallas W. E. Routt California Baker Oil Tools, Inc C. E. Whiteney Los Angeles California Baker Oil Tools, Inc Routt Whitney

Names To Be Picked Up For Old Fines In Ada

Ada police chief Somer Jones announces a list of 82 men to be arrested for non payment of old fines. Many names repeat as some failed to appear or worked part of fines and left. Police will arrest or compel them to pay or finish work, often catching them during routine duties around Ada.

Somer Jones Ada

Lament of The Sheriff

A night call wakes the sheriff to a robbery. He questions suspects across counties and narrows the search. The victim wavers about testifying and the case collapses as the sheriff recalls hours of toil and wear on his car.

Trapping Sullen Suspects Catches Sharp Attorney’s Eye

The court drifts through a grim scene as a lawyer contemplates the endless tricks of human nature while weighing methods to trap stolid suspects. His reflection underscores the persistent challenge of justice in a murky moral landscape.

Fugitives recaptured after Texas gun battle near Edgewood

Two of three Tecumseh Oklahoma escapees surrendered after a machine gun exchange with East Texas officers at a farm near Edgewood. Millard Bunch wounded earlier and Deputy Burnett were taken to a hospital. Benton Davis led the capture and Malloy Kuykendall was jailed in Canton. Leonard Blair remains at large.

Dallas Tecumseh Okla Edgewood Texas Millard Bunch Oklahoma Burnett Benton Davis Grayson County Malloy Kuykendall Bunch Canton Tex East Texas Leonard Blair Davis Sherman Hardy Thomas Edgewod Thomas Kuykendall Red River

Rayburn Seeks House Speakership After Rainey Death

Washington Sep 6 Representative Sam Rayburn of Texas said he expects to be the next speaker of the house succeeding the late Henry T. Rainey. He returns to Washington to open his campaign and will not run unless he believes he can win facing five Democratic opponents including Joseph W Burns Bankhead Rankin Green and Sabath in a party race.

Washington Sam Rayburn Texas Henry T. Rainey Rayburn Joseph W. Burns Tennessee Bankhead Alabama Rankin Mississippi Green Florida Sabath Illinois

Henry Boren Leaves Fort Sill Hospital

Henry Boren brother of Lyle Boren and Wolf school principal was released from Fort Sill hospital after 53 days following an appendicitis operation. He will return to duty with the CCC camp at Ada where he served as camp supply sergeant. Lyle Boren and John M. Virden went to Fort Sill to bring him home once doctors announced his release.

Henry Boren Lyle Boren Wolf Congress Fort Sill Boren Ada John M. Virden

Wintersmith park work near Ada discussed by CCC official

H H Cornell, CCC inspector, told Ada’s Chamber of Commerce the Oklahoma camps will drop from eight to seven and that state or national parks policy will end municipal park activity. He said Wintersmith park work will finish before moving the camp and urged including Byrds Mill in a future state park system. Tulsa chamber will visit Ada around the 20th with Huddleston Hatcher and Kelly coordinating.

Chamber of Commerce H. H. Cornell CCC Oklahoma Cornell Ada Wittersmith Park Wintersmith Park Byrds Mill COC Tulsa Chamber of Commerce H. J. Huddleston Oscar Hatcher T. G. Kelly

Ada property tax levy reduced sharply for 1934 35

Ada residents will see a substantial tax cut in 1934 35 with total Ada levy set at 48.913 mills down from 58.369 mills last year a decrease of 9.456 mills or 9 456 per 1000 valuation. The city leads the reduction with the general fund dropping to .632 mill and sinking fund to 23.423 mills aided by a 16854 40 cash surplus from last year and delinquent tax payments. County and district levies also fall slightly while School District 19 cuts general fund to 10.705 mills and sinking fund to 5.244 mills.

Ada Albert Chamberlain Chamberlain County Excise Board Ada City Pentotoc County General Fund Sinking Fund Eee Nee Ada City General Fund We Ee Nwee County General Fund Eenee Ee Eterno Ae

Murray Loan Fund to Aid Oklahoma Students

The William H. Murray educational foundation will issue its first fall loans to assist worthy students. It plans $10 000 for this year with loans up to 200 each. Applications are open to students in any Oklahoma school. Governor Murray formed the fund last April with officials and educators pledging 100 each, growing to a hoped 100000 in two years.

Oklahoma City William H. Murray Murray

Farmer Union Chief Breaks With Governor in Oklahoma City

Governor Murray and Farmers' union president Tom Cheek clash over policies and alleged mud slinging. Cheek condemns criticism in the Blue Valley Farmer of union opposition to the gasoline tax diversion law.

Oklahoma City Murray Tom Cheek Farmers’ Union Cheek Oklahoma Union Farmer Blue Valley Farmer

Oklahoma Anti-Saloon League Drops 3.2 Beer Repeal Drive

Oklahoma City September 12 The Oklahoma Anti-Saloon League says its campaign to place a November repeal vote on the 3.2 beer law is ended after failing to file the 57 000 signatures by the deadline. Superintendent W J Losinger noted petitions continue arriving in hundreds from supporters.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Anti-Saloon League W. J. Losinger Suscarnatiee

Creek election protested. Canard challenged as principal chief

Election protest filed over the Creek principal chief race to Washington authorities. The Snake faction claims illegality in Roley C. Canard of Wetumka’s victory. W. A. Sapulpa of Bald Hill ranked second in the balloting and was named second chief at the tribal meeting.

Creek In Action Roley Canard Wetumka Okmulgee Roley C. Canard Washinston W. A. Sapulpa Bald Hill

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