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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1924

Page

2

Scout Troops Report Ada County Field Meet Plans

Ada scouts report ongoing meetings for troops 3 4 and 5 with new leaders and training efforts. They plan a county field meet in Ada with brother troops from Francis Stonewall and Colbert and aim to recruit new scouts amid several upcoming hikes and tests. A local pickup team supports the trip to Oklahoma City for a booster game.

Willard Owen Teachers College Vaness White Willard Ada Alvin Greer Tupelo Curtis Williams Troop 5 Curtis Willie, Hick Earl Eppler Speights Eppler Okemaha Oklahoma Jesse Sipes Western Texagé J. K. Matone Winninger Raymond Young Colbert School House Iorm

Osage Indian Payments May Proceed Despite Liquor Debate

Osage officers act with federal and county cooperation to likely release per capita payments of about 4250 dollars this month. Interior Department had warned payments might be stalled due to lawless conditions and weak liquor law enforcement. County authorities countered that they enforce all laws and blamed Indian agents and federal operatives if liquor laws fail. Governor Trapp expects intensified enforcement efforts ahead.

Pawauska Federel Interior Department Commissioner of Indian Affairs Trapp Osage County Osage

Ada Independents Defeat All Stars in State Exhibition

Ada Independents defeated the Oklahoma City all-star aggregation 5 runs to 2 at Western League park. About 200 Ada fans witnessed the decisive victory as Formby pitched nine strong innings and Ada outplayed the all-stars in every phase.

Formby Innes Ofent Kilroy Oklahoma City Young Johnson Ada Paul Young Ada andAda Rutledge Waner Mence Ash Fain Lome Ate Sa

Durant Women Voters Back Bond Issue Despite Soap Makers

In Durant on September 15 the women voters support a bond issue of unknown amount to fund a city water plant, a white way in the business district, and water works extension. Soap merchants oppose the plan claiming the plant will soften Durant water to near spring water, reducing soap use.

Durant

Davis Opens Missouri Democratic Campaign at Nelson Farm

John W. Davis arrives in Bunceton Missouri at 12 28 for a large barbecue and campaign kickoff on Dr Arthur W Nelson s 3600 acre farm. Thousands from across the state attend as bands perform and a loud speaker broadcasts speeches highlighted by praise for Champ Clark and Missouri statesmen.

Davis R. W. Nelson Missouri Nelson Syracuse Kansas City Eastwood Nelson Farm J. A. Reéea Reed New York Des Moines Ohi Otis Bunceton John W. Davis Arthur W. Nelon Dr. Nelson Champ Clark House of Representatives

Lions Hear Luther Harrison On Constitution Defense

Hon. Luther Harrison, editorial writer, spoke at the Harris Hotel noon Lions Club gathering. He argued to study the U S Constitution, warned of efforts to weaken it, and explained the three independent government branches checks and balances and personal freedoms including religion, assembly, press, and trial by jury.

Luther Harrison Daily Oklahoman Lions Club Harris Hotel United States Montin College Iss Bess Charlie Ada Littl Great Britain Scotland England

Notable Oklahoma speech rails against demagogues and presses

A speaker defend constitutional rights including habeas corpus and warns of shifts toward despotism. He lauds Oklahoma citizens for resisting attempts to override rights, contrasts five government stages, and vows Americans will not become serfs. He singles out demagogues who attack the press.

Oklahoma Jack Walton Walton American Freeman America

Police Ordered Back To Duty In Des Moines

Sept 13 American city reports that Superintendent John Jenney ordered Police Captain William Davis and two patrolmen suspended by the city council to be returned to duty pending a hearing before civil service on charges of fraudulent photographing for the Ku Klux Klan used in an anti Catholic drive at the national charity conference.

Des Moines John Jenney William Davis Jenney Thecity Council Civil Service Kulux Klan National Charity Conference

Ardmore Presbytery Set to Meet in Ada This Fall

The fall session of the Presbytery of Ardmore will convene in Ada on September 30 and October 1. Rev. A. J. French will preach the opening sermon. Delegates and ministers from South Central Oklahoma will attend.

Presbytery Ardmore Ada A. J. French Presbyterian Church U

Cotton Market Report From Ada Rains Bring Higher Receipts

Cotton prices showed improvement with sales on Ada streets ranging from 21 cents to 21.40. Despite wet weather, market activity stayed strong as receipts topped 106 bales according to buyers.

Ada

Osage County Plans $1 Million Road Budget for 1924 25

Osage County commissioners announce a budget of about $1,000,000 for road building and maintenance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1925. Projects include a hard surfaced Pawhuska to Skia route and pavement extending to Tulsa.

Pawhuska Osac County Skiatook Payvhuska Tulsa

Oklahoma Supreme Court Upholds Harvey Dining Coat Rule

The Oklahoma Supreme Court upheld a Fred Harvey policy requiring men to wear coats in Harvey dining rooms on the Frisco and Santa Fe railroads. The ruling confirmed a state corporation commission order invalidating the rule would not stand. Campbell Russell, then chair of the commission, denied service to Russell for being coatless.

Olahoma Cit Cam’’giussell Fred Harvey Oklahoma Harvey St. Louis-San Campbell Russell Corporation Commission Russell Purcell

Price tops factors in buying cars in France says Ray

Assistant Trade Commissioner Wilson K. Ray reports from Paris that price drives new car purchases in France ahead of body design power gas consumption and speed. A News Want Ad aids buyers.

France Wilson K. Ray Paris Price

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