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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1920

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National Finance Chairman Testifies On Campaign Funds

James Girard former ambassador to Germany and head of the Democratic National Finance Committee told the Senate campaign inquiry that there is no fixed limit from a single donor but two million dollars could fund the national campaign. He said he has raised about $128,000 so far and would be grateful for a million.

Associated Press Washington Democratic ‘National Finance Committee Democratic National Campaign James W. “Illard Germany Senate Campaign Investigating Committee Girard Kenyon National Finance Committee

War Dept reveals high prices for unused surplus materiel

Chicago reports the War Department's sale of Old Hickory near Jacksonville Tennessee shows unused surplus materiel with high market value. Representative Good of Iowa notes vast quantities scattered in storages have remained unsold for over a year and a half despite strong demand.

Chicago War Department Old Hickory Jacksonville Tenn Representative Good Iowa House Committee On Appropriations Good

Tropical Storm Hits New Orleans

Tropical storm damage reported along the coast with high winds and tides. In New Orleans the barometer rose after a max 48 mph wind yesterday, one bridge washed out on the L and N railroad, tracks submerged at several points, and trees, windows, and signs damaged. One man killed by a falling power wire. Wind speeds reached 60 mph at Bay St. Louis and Chef Menteur.

Louisville Nashville Bay St. Louis Chef Menetur

Tropical Storm Passes Inland in Louisiana

The center of the tropical hurricane moved inland west of the Atchafalaya region and now rests over northern Louisiana. Warnings along the gulf coast were reduced as the storm is expected to weaken, per the latest bureau advisory. In New Orleans, authorities report the hurricane struck Morgan City with terrific force overnight, per Dr. I M Cline.

Washington Louisiana Gulf Coast Associated Press New Orleans Morgan City I. M. Cline

Gulf Coast Storm Causes Telegraph Wires Down

Reports from New Orleans and Mobile indicate the gulf coast area suffered limited damage from a late night storm. Wires were down and trains delayed as weather bureau and railroad officials sought information, with concerns over sugar and rice crops and coastal fishing villages.

New Orleans Gulf Coast Weather Bureau Southern Pacific Railroad Associated Press Mobile Louisville & Nashville Railway

What the League of Nations Has Done

The council includes Great Britain France Italy and Japan with Belgium Brazil Greece and Spain as smaller powers. It appointed a Saar Basin boundaries committee and a governing commission for the Saar Basin. It named a ten-member international jurists panel led by Elihu Root to draft an international court of justice. An international health conference proposed a permanent health organization to combat typhus. A transit commission suggested a permanent body to sustain free rail and river communications. It summoned world financiers and economists to advise on arms reduction and regulation of munitions. It named a secretary-general and began assembling a secretariat.

Saar Basin Saar Region League of Nations Free City of Danzig Elihu Root International Court of Justice International Health Conference Transit Commission League of’ Nations

Clemenceau heads to India for Himalayan hunting trip

Paris dispatch reports M. Clemenceau leaving Paris for Marseilles to embark for India where the former premier will spend weeks hunting in the Himalayas. Dublin notes a city connector Lynch shot dead in his hotel. attackers alleged to be black and tan policemen. Paris reports Alexandre Millerand elected president candidate by joint senate and chamber caucus to succeed Brucher.

Clemenceau India Associated Press Paris M. Clemenceau Marseilles Himalaya Stumeretoe Dublin Lynch T Ic

Ada Takes 2 Out Of 3 From Dilton

Ada wins the series against Dilton two games to one in a game noted for sharp fielding. Strain Lindemore and Conley starred defensively while Ramsey pitched well for the visitors but lacked run support. The crowd size at Ada grounds was mentioned as encouraging.

Ada Dilton Strain Lindemore PO Faulk Ena Mattock Hopper Robison A Reyonlds LeClaire Ey Ee Hughes Ss Dale Bea Palmer Die Lindemore Sturdy Conley Covington Stagner Ramsey Dale Wrayeeper

Governor to visit East Central State Normal for speech

Gov J R A Robinson plans a social trip to the East Central State normal, arriving on Katy train at 11 19 and speaking at 2 at the normal. A Lions Club reception at Harris Hotel precedes the address, with an informal meet and greet for all citizens.

J. R.A. Robinson Katy Lions Club Marvin Brown Orel, Busby Bob Duncan Harris Hotel Harris Normal Robertson East Central State Normal

Democrats Rally Across Oklahoma For Campaign Solidarity

Plans described at a conference of over 200 Democrats from 77 counties focused on uniting behind the state ticket. Prominent speakers included Rep. Scott Ferris and Sen. Elmer Thomas with leaders like George Crump and Mrs. W. T. Hunt urging party unity and statewide voter turnout ahead of the November election.

Elmer Thomas Congress Z. A. Harris George C. Crump Holdenville Eugene Kerr Muskogee W. T.S. Hunt Gore Spee Hunt Wilson Democrats Ferris A. Mohopoly A. R. Garrett Mangum Cam Campbell

Socialists Seated Then Ousted Again in New York Assembly

In Albany five socialist assembly members who had been elected to fill vacancies were debated for hours. The house first unseated August Classens Louis Waldman and Charles Solomon before reversing on Samuel Orr and Samuel DeWitt, who resigned rather than sit in what they called an un American body.

Associated Press Albany N. Y Assembly August Classens Manhattan Louis Waldeman Charles Solomon Kings Samuel Orr Samuel DeWitt The Bronx Classens Waldeman Solomon Orr DeWitt Hower

Bombers Send Out More Warnings in Cleveland

An anonymous letter warned that two wagon loads of high explosives were brought into Cleveland and that the Federal Reserve Bank the Union National Bank and the Citizens Savings and Trusts Company would be blown up before nightfall. Federal authorities alerted police and detectives swarmed the three sites.

Associated Press Cleveland Murphy Federal Reserve Bank Union National Bank Citizens Savings and Trusts Company

Campaign trips planned for Senator October swing to border states

The Associated Press reports Marion Ohio that two campaign swings are planned for the senator in October. The first trip begins October 6 with a stop in Oklahoma City and extends toward border states and Chattanooga Tennessee.

Associated Press Marion Ohio Chattanooga Tenn Oklahoma City

Bank Held Up by Four Bandits in Detroit

Four armed men robbed a First State Bank branch at Mount Elliott and Mack avenues in Detroit. They fled in a car with an estimated thirty thousand dollars. The Associated Press report notes the incident occurred today with no injuries announced.

Michigan Bank Associated Press Detroit Mich First State Bank Mount Elliott and Mack Avenues

Train Plunges Over Royal Gorge Reported Near Canon City

Pueblo dispatch reports a Denver and Rio Grande freight train plunged over the Royal Gorge near Canon City this morning. Details were not available.

Traiin Prem Pueblo Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Canyon City Royal Gorge

Storm Causes no Deaths in Inland Hurricane Sweep

Passengers arriving in New Orleans report no known loss of life from the hurricane that swept inland near Morgan City last night. The storm's inland path and impact remain under early assessments.

Associated Press New ‘Orleans Southern Pacific Morgan G@ity

Freight Train Derailed Near Canyon City

An eastbound Denver and Rio Grande freight train from Salida derailed at Taylor's point about thirty miles west of Canyon City. No injuries were reported.

Press Pueblo Col Denver & Rio Grande Salida Taylor's Point Canyon City

Oklahoma City utility case set for October hearing

The state corporation commission scheduled Beil company to appear October 4 to show cause why certain rata charges should be reduced to render a dettic, as read in the fragmented filing from Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City The State. Corporation Commission

Coolidge Says He Hasn’t Bought New Goods in Years

Boston September report says Governor Coolidge, GOP vice presidential candidate, claims thrift and states he has not bought a suit in 18 months and has not bought a pair in two years.

Coolidge Associated Press Boston

Price of Men's Wear Slashed at Retail Clothiers Meet

AP reports in Chicago on September 22 Fred Voiland of Topeka Kansas says woolen prices will drop 33 1 3 percent with greater cuts possible. Spring styles will be 100 percent logical with suits dropping from 61 to below 40 and 70 to 56 while a 120 suit drops to 75.

Asmciated Press Chicago

Cotton Goods Prices Cut 33 1 3 Percent In New Announcement

In Manchester New Hampshire the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company announced a 33 1 3 percent reduction in the price of manufactured cotton goods. The firm reports a weekly production of four million yards. Market observers note the cotton market remains unsettled amid current declines.

Associated Press Manchester N. H Amoskéag Manufacturing Company

Sorghum Crops Flourish Across Oklahoma After Dry Sunny Week

Oklahoma City reports dry weather and sunshine during the week produced excellent sorghum yields across the state. Farmers noted strong stalks and favorable conditions improving late season prospects for the harvest.

Oklahoma City

Johnston First Witness Called in Investigation

Dan Johnston, president of the American League, testified as the first witness as the Cook County grand jury opened its probe into reports that baseball games were thrown by players. The inquiry centers on a scandal involving the Cubs, Phillies, and others, with rumors of foul play in the current World Series.

Associated Pres Chicago Dan Johnson Cook County Grand Ar Grand A Cub Philade Phia Natenka

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