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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
7
Flames roared through the area leaving bodies scattered and walls ripped by the blast. Emergency crews battled hot debris as investigators began to document the extent of the disaster and its human toll.
About 30 000 veterans are expected at the American Legion second annual convention in Cleveland September 27 to 29. A parade with sixty bands will open the event as divisions and units plan reunions and debates on key issues including a broad bonus program and expanded citizen ship for veterans.
Oklahoma University unveils a revised 1920 football slate including five Missouri Valley opponents and two state schools. The Sooners face Washington University October 23 in St Louis and Missouri at Columbia November 9 as part of a home heavy schedule culminating with Drake on Thanksgiving Day.
The article notes a shift in playing cards with Kings Queens and Jacks replaced by an American doughboy a Red Cross nurse and a god while the Ace becomes an aviator. It mentions a broader cultural move toward democracy and reports Miss Faye Knotts returning home amid friendly congratulations.
Marietta Love County property valuation for next fiscal year estimated at more than 9 million 620 thousand dollars.
Wiseacres forecasts the largest pecan and walnut harvest in Washington county history this year. Walters public schools run on half day schedules due to very large enrollment this year.
County officials urge immediate action to eradicate bag worms damaging local shade trees in Bartlesville.
Plans are under way for a new post office in Hugo costing 150000 dollars. Two other connecting buildings are nearing completion as part of the project.
In Ponca City a committee has been chosen to map out plans for organizing a retail association. The move aims to coordinate merchants and promote local commerce.
J. S. Hickman is bound over to the district court without bond on a murder charge for the death of his wife at Bigheart several weeks ago.
Ponca City mourns George Brett a long time school board member since 1893 and former territorial senate participant. He served on the Ponca City school board and held a term in the old territorial senate.
The Sapulpa Rotary Club entertained about 500 boys aged 7 to 8 with a picnic and watermelon feast at the fair grounds marking a community youth event.
County commissioners issued the call for the election on whether to erect a new courthouse costing 125000 dollars. LINDSAY F. C. LaRue recently purchased 334 acres of land adjoining Maysville for 569000 dollars, the year’s largest local real estate deal.
The Marietta Lions club bought stamps reading Vote for Better Schools amendment and handed them to business men to place on mailers until the day before the election.
Cordell L. L. Bruce a farmer files in district court for 10700 dollars against several farmers and a thresher owner claiming two fingers were mutilated by an unprotected sprocket wheel.
Rising material and labor costs force Clinton to abandon the two mile south reservoir project. A $350,000 bond issue had been approved by voters last year to fund the scheme.
Sapulpa reports Democrats plan the grand demonstration for Governor James M. Cox as he travels by train toward Tulsa. The presidential candidate is set to deliver an address from the rear platform of his rail car, showcasing his campaign message to travelers and residents along the route.
Thirty seven eighths inches of rain have fallen here by September 10 breaking all prior records. Elders recall a 29 inch mark in a previous year as the closest comparison.
Twenty eight progressive breeders from the southwest have entered the $1,000,000 Livestock Show at the Oklahoma State Fair and Exposition to be held in Oklahoma City from September 25 to October 2.
The Bartlesville Zinc company files in federal court seeking one million dollars in damages from Blackwell Oil & Gas alleging sale of gas to outside customers and corporations after agreeing to supply local needs.
London dispatch reports Lord Mayor MacSwiney of Cork entering the 40th day of his hunger strike at Brixton prison. A bulletin from the Irish Self Determination league notes he slept fitfully and grew very weak, while a Home Office official says relatives have free access and the government doctor has not confirmed nourishment.
President Stratton D. Brooks reports an expected student body of about 2500 at the University of Oklahoma with registration starting September 16. Law, geology, and public speaking draw strong enrollments as veterans and new students mingle on a renovated campus.
Press Galveston reports at noon the barometer four points below the 7 am reading. The tide had risen remarkably due to the disturbance, with the center expected to move inland east of Galveston.
Preparations begin for the 1920 district Rotarian convention as a $75,000 entertainment fund is being raised monthly to support the event.
The upcoming Duncan A primary election will be held September 28 to nominate candidates for commission offices under the new managerial form of government.
Construction of a one mile paved road to connect with the city street will begin soon. Engineers have approved the project and oversee the schedule.
A supply shortage of teachers is noted while a record-breaking attendance marks the fall term opening as schools begin session.
Chickasha United Charities will distribute two car loads of coal purchased by the city council for charity purposes. The coal will aid local families and community relief efforts.
Empire Oil plans rebuilding tanks and buildings at its Waurika station damaged by a recent blaze. Estimated loss put at 250000 dollars.
Muskogee Democrats will travel to Tulsa on October 1 aboard a special train to greet Governor James M. Cox, the Democratic presidential nominee. The event will showcase party support and mobilize voters ahead of the campaign.
Plans for a marked trail from Oklahoma City to Dodge City Kansas will be discussed at the annual convention of the association to be held September 23.
Voters in Waurika will head to polling places on October 12 to decide on a local election matter. Officials urge participation and provide details at the city hall and county clerk's office.
Oklahoma City reporters note a county raid during fair week resulting in the seizure and destruction of more than 400 gallons of 'choc' beer valued at 1200 dollars. Officials arrested Jess Pope as investigations continued into the liquor find.
Auxiliar y police forces wreck Balbriggan in retaliation for the earlier shooting of two officers. Two civilians killed and several wounded as shops and Ireland’s largest hosiery factory are destroyed. Refugees flee the town as fires burn and houses burn.
McAlester Oklahoma September 21 Col J J McAlester first corporation commissioner and second lieutenant governor of Oklahoma founder of the city of McAlester and pioneer merchant died at his home at 2 20 o clock Tuesday morning aged 77 His death closes a long life of vigorous activity making him one of the best known citizens of Oklahoma
The Oklahoma State Federation of Labor adopted a resolution in OKMULGEF on September 22 calling for repeal of all wartime laws and the immediate release of all political prisoners.
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