Labor Resumes on Public Works in Ada
Workmen returned to the 10th Street sewer ditch at 8 am after threats over a 20 cent wage. The city engineer offered to pull the crews off the job, but the men continued digging amid mild protest. A new municipal grader was purchased in Oklahoma City and awaited shipment to Ada, with ditches expected this week. The Ada News defended labor rights in principle while urging a peaceful settlement for a larger, cooperative city.
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Correction From Mr Kile About Charlie Brady Employment
Mr Kile corrects a Monday News report claiming Charlie Brady was employed by Kite Transfer Co. He states Brady was not employed nor paid by the company and requests the clarification be published. He notes the Brady-Bracken assault write up in Monday’s issue contained the disputed claim.
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Kite Transfer Co
Kite Transfer company
v. B. KILE
High Officials Discuss Routing of Asphalt Shipments
May 24. Pha view president and general freight agent of the Oklahoma Central Railroad of Purcell are in Lawton seeking routing for asphalt shipments from Ada to Chickasha. The route could become a key item for paving in Lawton, with competing roads preparing a strong fight.
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Money suit against Fitzgerald over labor charges continued
AL N Tray files a suit against contractor Fitzgerald for 4.25 covering 17 hours of labor. justice court continued to June 10 after amendment seeks 2.51 cents per hour for each future hour daily from the strike to trial. News urges use of want ads.
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Ada Oil and Gas Company Forms with 15000 Capital
Ada Oklahoma reports the Ada Oil and Gas Company organized last night with 15000 capital stock fully paid. Directors elected unanimously include Tom Hope A L Beck F E B Bowman S M Torbet J D Kinard G J Little W H Ebey E W Hardin and J Conn. Officers named Adam L Beck president J T Conn vice president W H Ebey secretary E W Hardin treasurer W H imm manager. A committee will draft charter and by laws and seek a city gas franchise. The subscription initially planned at 10000 but surged to 15000 to fund development. Farmers urged to join.
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A. L. Beck
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M. Torbeté
J.D. Kinard
G. J. Little
HL Ebey
E. W. Hardin
J. Conn
stork
BH. Loews
Adu Ol and Gas Co
onodersro
Storm causes severe washouts and rail delays across Oklahoma
A large Oklahoma storm yesterday caused severe washouts halting Rock Island trains into Fort Worth and crippling railroad service from Texas northward. Telegraph lines suffered, towns like Guthrie Muskogee Tulsa and Oklahoma City faced damage to property and crops. A lightning strike harmed G A Murp and wife in Guthrie. Four persons drowned at Paducah. In labor news State Labor Commissioner Daugherty announced no meeting yet of the state arbitration board to settle municipal labor disputes despite wage cuts.
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G. A. Murp
Padrater
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M. F. Hilden
Midland Valley
Thomas Fell
Hughes
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Wannette
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Powell
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miner
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Attorneys Fight to Delay Continuance in Noted Oklahoma Indictments
Attorneys clashed over motions to set aside indictments in Putnam County cases as court expenses and technicalities dominated a long session. Defendants pleaded not guilty as trials loomed Monday, with judges urged to uphold the law over sentiment. Oklahoma’s fledgling judiciary was praised for aiming at orderly, law-based rulings.
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Posttuter
Oklahoma
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Rockefeller Party Tours Western Oil Fields on First Visit
John D. Rockefeller Sr plus Standard Oil officials toured Western oil fields arriving by Santa Fe at 4 40 from Bartlesville. They departed for Muskogee with plans to visit Glenn Wool if weather allows. Rockefeller praised the trip, saying he is enjoying and impressed by all seen.
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Santa Fe
Bartlesville
Muskogee
Glenn
Rockefetter
Trial progresses in Blair Davin steer theft case
The district court has moved from demurrers in the Putnam cases to trying Blair Davin, charged with stealing a steer. Testimony concluded this afternoon and, as we go to press, the case is being negotiated by the attorneys.
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Royal Neighbors Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall
The Royal Neighbors will hold a state importance meeting at this place next Thursday night at Odd Fellows hall. Visitors from southern parts of the state are expected, and the local lodge plans to entertain them royally. A rich ford will be in evidence.
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