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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1923

Page

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Five Indicted by Military, Tulsa Frees Four

Five men indicted by Gary J. C. Walton s Tulsa county military commission for mob violence and hooded activities were freed in civil court today after arraignment for preliminary hearing. Four were released due to insufficient evidence. the fifth release came by order of County Judge Boyd. The freed men are Marshall T. Moore William Bills George Bradshaw Tom Mathews and Harve Acers.

Tulsa Gary J. C. Walton Tulsa County Military Commission C. W. King John P. Boyd Marshall T. Moore J. S. Lawhorn Jenks William Bills George Bradshaw Tom Mathews Harve Acers Myrtle Spain Eugene Goolsby Broken Arrow

Can the Surplus Poultry Be Canned For Handy Use

The article outlines methods to can older hens and roosters, detailing preparation, sterilization times, and the use of jars, rubbers, and caps. It notes pressurized canning saves fuel, and provides steps for fried chicken as canned meat with or without bones, plus storage tips.

Nelle Portrey

Sullivan SLAIN AT ALLEN IN A DOWNTOWN SHOOTING

E W Sullivan 45 was shot to death on a downtown Allen street. Mack Lee surrendered to county authorities in connection with the slaying and was brought to the county jail. Deputies and the county attorney investigated the case, with an inquest planned.

Lee Gilmore Allen E. W. Sullivan Mack Lee Sullivan Ada

Wind and hailstorm causes Oklahoma City million-dollar losses

Oklahoma City suffered extensive damage from a violent wind and hailstorm. Estimated total losses near one million dollars with the city coliseum damage at 78000. Mayor Cargill’s home and utilities facilities were damaged as streets and interurban lines shut briefly. Flooding reported on the North Canadian river and heavy rainfall across Holdenville and nearby towns.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma City Coliseum O. A. Cargill Holdenville Hammon Okemah Kingfisher

Cody Fowler Slated as Guest of Legion in Ada

The Norman Howard post of the American Legion in Ada invites members to a Thursday meeting in the district courtroom. Post Commander Elbert Reed hosts to welcome Cody Fowler of Oklahoma City and outline Legion policy for the year. Fowler will speak to Ada buddies and address the Confederate reunion assembly Thursday afternoon.

Norman Howard American Legion Cody Fowler Oklahoma City Elbert Reed Fowler Ada Legion Reed

Boiling Tip: Vinegar in Water for Tough Meat

The note suggests adding a spoonful of vinegar or lemon juice to the boiling water when cooking a tough piece of meat to help tenderize it.

Home Tanning of Leather and Small Fur Skins

The United States Department of Agriculture releases Farmers' Bulletin 1234 on farm tanning. It advises when home tanning is cost effective, warns against tanning valuable fur skins, and notes small skins can be tanned for household use with the bulletin available from USDA in Washington D C while supplies last.

United States Department of Agriculture P Bulletin Washington D. C

County Roads Weakened by Prolonged Rains Across County

Ongoing heavy rainfall has left county roads badly damaged and some areas isolated from Ada. Springbrook bottoms again faced near impassable conditions, several bridges reported out and culverts washed away. Commissioners plan immediate traffic relief when weather allows.

Ada Springbrook

Ardmore Post Office to Add 200 Boxes and Waiting List

Ardmore officials expect to install 200 post office boxes at the Ardmore post office at a small cost. A waiting list of about 75 people seeking boxes is reported, likely hastening approval.

Ardmore Secon

Special Session Called By Legislature

Dispatch reports a special session of the legislature has been called and will convene Wednesday at noon. Rumor says the governor may issue a call to join the showdown.

Associated Press Oklahoma City

Heavy Rains Harm Crops in Ponto Toc County

Rain continues to hurt crop prospects in Ponto toc county with cotton bolls damaged and picking delayed. Government gauge records about 74 inches total rainfall in the county, and weather official E A MacMilleh notes 14 inches fell last night.

Pontotoc E. A. MacMilleh

Rain Hindrance to Reunion for Tate Veterans

United Confederate veterans from across the state attended the annual reunion in progress amid rising waters and delayed trains. Col. R A Snead arrived late and may speak later. the program continued with substitute speakers as rain dampened spirits.

United Confederate Veterans Snead

Oklahoma Deploys Martial Law Statewide Under Walton Proclamation

Governor J C Walton proclaims martial law across Oklahoma at midnight, ordering about 6000 National Guard troops to pursue Klan activities. He declares a state of rebellion and insurrection against the constitution and imposes public alarm and fear to safeguard life and safety.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma J. C. Walton Oklahoma National Guard Ku Klux Klan Walton

Special session called to impeach Governor Walton

Oklahoma legislators move toward a special house session to impeach Gov. Walton with signatures being gathered and the call kept secret until filed. Secret service and martial law loom as Klan activity and state records are probed, with a district grand jury set to hear allegations of highway workers aiding an initiated petition.

Oklahoma City Oe C. Walton Walton Secret Service Executive Oklahoma Military Court of Inquiry Klan Guard Dragon Ku. Klux Klan Tulsa Invisible Empire Jeserie Ku Klux Klan Capital Jury Commission District Court Watton

Oil Well Progress Near City Lake Delayed by Rain

Lancaster and Smith well near the city lake shows roaming at 1485 feet as eight inch casing is to be lowered for continued drilling. Indications remain excellent though recent rain slowed operations.

Lancaster & Smith City Lake

Eulos Sullivan Granted Automatic Stay of Death Sentence

Eulos Sullivan condemned for killing Deputy Marshal J Walter Casey near Harrison on July 26 received an automatic stay Monday after attorney A R Arbaugh filed a supreme court appeal for review. No oral hearing date was set. A black satin nightgown edged with velvet was worn by Anne Boleyn of England.

Little Rock Ark Eulos Sullivan United States J. Walter Casey Harrison Arkansas State Penitentiary A. R. Arbaugh Supreme Court Anne Boleyn England

Moonlight schools organized in four districts near WIBURTON

Moonlight schools with special instructors have been organized in four districts near WIBURTON under the supervision of Mrs. John R. Frazier president of the Oklahoma State Federation of Women's Clubs. Rallies are held in communities where efforts are made to organize moonlight schools and plans for the school presented at that time. It is planned to continue the organization efforts as soon as Mrs. Frazier returns from an educational tour of the state.

Wiburton John R. Frazier Oklahoma State Federation of Women’s Clubs Frazier

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Han Tulsa County A. C. Hunt State Assembly Byron Norrell W. S. Shepherd Oaxman High Hill Pickett Latta Oakman Homer Vaness Maxwell A. and M. College Mage Lee Capital City Coliseum Ada Dium Corps Tate Veterans Col R. A. Sneed R. A. Snead Confederate Assembly Reunion Iead W. H. Fisher Charlie Deaver Thomas C. Humphrey Hugo M. G. McDonald Singing America William Taylor Oklahoma Division W. A. Treadwell McAlester Okla J. H. Ball J. C. Deaver Oklahoma County Creek County Sapulpa
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