11 Jun 1909
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Newspaper
Ada Evening News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
1
The article reports that referendums on school bills in Oklahoma failed to reach required quotas. Senator Campbell Russell in Muskogee County led petitions against the measures while Senator Waxyell announced his defeat after missing the needed support.
Oklahoma focus on ending liquor deliveries as Railroads and Attorney General discuss a plan to stop whiskey shipments to license holders. Extension granted in Frisco case. other state actions include school land sales and revamped tax and banking measures.
The quartermaster’s office opened bids at 10 o'clock for a massive building program in Oklahoma. Bidders from across the country attended, with Layster & Lowe of Dayton, Ohio, the lowest and recommended to Washington for acceptance. The contract covers 54 buildings costing over $750,000, with work to start in 30 to 60 days and take about two years. bids for a central heating and lighting plant will be opened on June 22.
The attorneys for Dan Scribner have Alea a imMetion for a new trial. They expect to greatly the case to the court of appeals. In the latter case it will be some months before the case is finally disposed of.
The Ada Gas Company invites all members to the 25,000 club room next Monday night June 14 for business matters. The agenda mentions import weed and a question on drilling. Adam L. Brok, president, presides with BH. ine.
Old Confederate veterans reenacted their 1860s era pride during the final parade of the annual United Confederate Veterans reunion. General Grant sat on the reviewing stand as a gray brigade celebrated with stirring Dixie tunes, flags, and memories, tears and murmurs filling the air.
The board met Monday and approved multiple bridge projects. A Boggy Creek bridge two miles west of Ahleso was built by W. B. Crowder in Rinard district. A 100-foot Rock Creek bridge was ordered in Floyd district. Lumber from Butts Lumber Co. of Vaness funds a Sandy Creek bridge. A 100-foot bridge was ordered at the old site in Short district.
Citizens urged to attend next Tuesday Inge 15th to discuss Ada Normal plans and specifications, including equipment purchase. Emphasis on alert participation as furniture is slated for immediate purchase and possible use in the south school building this year before transfer to the normal when completed.
Fragmentary text appears to reference a desire or instruction related to a want ad in the Dews newspaper. Readable items are insufficient to determine a definite event, person, or organization involved.
Dozens of witnesses testified as the state built its case alleging arson and murder tied to the Mack Lee and John Johnson defendants. Testimony from Dan Scribner Ed Tobinson and Frank Scribner supported the key timeline while defense attorney Bolen argued Mack Lee faced no motive and asserted his family background. The court adjourned after several corroborating statements and the defense planned further motions.
Report on the trial over the killing of Pritman’s brother. Putoiga seeks truth on the stand while Pritman’s side argues two firms of attorneys will prove the killing involved Lee. Testimony today includes twenty witness names and jurors' intense focus on the proceedings.
The program lists Leader Mr Braity and a communion of hymns and scriptural readings. It notes a Hubareat Prayer and a roll call with verses from John 1 18, inviting the unsaved, with wine temptation themes and miscellaneous prayers and hymns referenced.
The fragment reads as a playful ad tag about choice and timing, suggesting readers seek desired goods when ready. It hints at promotional language from a period newspaper, with emphasis on consumer agency and desire.
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