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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
2
In Muskogee suburbia residents protest night selling of fowl by vendors. Tulsa officers confiscated three large trunks of quail after detection by a Frisco agent who alerted the governor and game warden. Bartlesville residents plan to save money for a new street railway expected to start soon.
Both Houses open with momentum and resolve to act as numerous bills are introduced. Some measures advance and pass, signaling active legislative work and early productivity.
In a joint session the Oklahoma legislature elected two U S senators. Bills nominated Gore of Lawton and Owen of Muskogee by different senators amid a power struggle over who presides. Speakers and leaders traded questions on rules before nominations and an adjournment for a 3:45 session.
South McAlester claims the distinction of possessing more high degree Masons to the square inch than any other city in the United States.
Judge B. F. Burwell of Oklahoma City, a former federal and district judge under territorial government, was granted a notary public commission by the secretary of state.
Announcement reports the forthcoming marriage of Dr J F Messenbaugh former mayor of Oklahoma City to Miss Laura Whisler former county superintendent of schools, with a wedding planned for December 24.
The White Temple Baptist Church in Oklahoma City invites Rev. W. B. Hinson of San Diego California to accept the vacant pastorate after the resignation of Rev. Henry Alford Porter.
Representative Earley of Oklahoma County pursued law during a period of layoff as a fireman on a locomotive and gained admission to the bar while serving in the engine crew.
The Waurika post office was destroyed by fire caused by an exploding coal oil lamp, resulting in a loss of 2000 dollars. Fire officials investigated the blaze and determined the lamp ignition.
Kilgore of Grady county manages a sizable sum of $30 among county funds, with $75,000 tied to fines collected in the court of Justice T. P. Moore. This record notes official custody of state funds and court-derived revenues.
A territorial charter is issued for Bartlesville Zinc Company with capital stock of 50000 and headquarters in the Borough of Manhattan New York City. Incorporators include Carl Mc Leaf Franz Meyer B Rothschild Theo Sternfield all of New York plus Solomon Roos of St Louis.
Twenty students from the state university led by Charles N. Gould dean of the school of mines depart Friday to the Arbuckle mountains to study geological formations and prepare a topographical map of the region.
Robert Calvert of Guthrie named editor and Howard Brown of Tonkawa chosen business manager of the Mistletoe, the annual school publication of the state university.
Clarence V. Johnson, accused of shooting and killing his wife in Providence R L, is identified as a grandson of Geronimo the Apache chief who is held prisoner at Fort Sill military reservation.
Business men of Sulphur the Commercial club and other groups urged the secretary of the interior to advise Congress to add three parcels of land totaling 255 acres south of Platt National Park to the park. The parcels were cut off by the second segregation watch for park purposes.
Larger towns push for new state institutions while Sapulpa stands apart not seeking concessions. Citizens in Sapulpa say they would pursue any opportunities if offered, but currently have not asked for state facilities.
Prominent dairyman E. J. Rice aged 70 was found dead in his cow lot off Perry. Authorities reported his death as a likely natural cause. The community mourns the longtime local farmer and business figure.
Judge W. M. Franklin representing the Lawton Chamber of Commerce visited Guthrie to confer with Attorney General West on a commission form of government. Citizens largely favor the change, though Mayor Jones opposes it.
Ten deputies raided Lawton joints and arrested five offenders of the prohibition law. Ten cases have been filed against them and they were released on bond to await trial.
J. W. Harrell a prominent Ardmore Republican attorney is appointed referee in bankruptcy for the district covering Carter Johnston Bryan Love Marshall and Murray counties in a formal government appointment.
Service on the extension of the Tenth street line by the Tulsa Street Railway Company has begun operations, increasing routes for local riders and connecting more neighborhoods.
Oklahoma City will become the first city to implement the initiative and referendum process, signaling a shift to direct citizen lawmaking at the municipal level. The move sets a precedent for neighboring communities considering ballot-driven reforms.
Senator Billups proposes a comprehensive prohibition enforcement bill approved by Governor Haskell and other leaders. The 100 section measure maps the ordinance adopted by voters and creates a state enforcement commission of three members appointed by the governor. Members must have good moral character and no liquor sales history, with $3,000 annual salaries and $2,500 bonds.
The house forms a committee to study conditions at Norman and Fort Supply sane asylums and draft suitable state legislation. A key bill by Representative Murdock on improving equipment and maintenance faces scrutiny as members weigh a large appropriation against a full investigation.
House measures on appropriations for the supreme court salaries and contingencies dominated debate as amendments were debated. A three member committee, named by Speaker Murray, will study needed funding. Separate plan for an asylum investigation was authorized with Murdock as chairman and a trio to inspect Norman and Fort Supply facilities. Senator Owen outlined a federal bill to ease Indian land sales in Oklahoma, clarifying fullblood and one fourth blood rules with county agent oversight and court approvals. Senator Gore attended.
Resolutions include Franklin’s push for direct election of U S senators in Oklahoma joining 26 states. Other bills authorize oil and mineral land sales, regulate railroads, burglary penalties, marriage contracts, steam boiler inspection, contributory negligence, a state health board, and education. A Stafford bill creates a university regents board. Redwine merges Haileyville and Hartshorne. Franklin advances a seven member health board with biannual meetings.
The Oklahoma House approved a banking bill with governor Haskell and the State Bankers Association backing. It also passed the Vandeventer pipeline regulation restricting interstate transport, with penalties for violations and a mine inspector oversee. Governor messages urged enforcement of prohibition laws and targeted relief funds. Lawmakers discussed court salaries, a Jim Crow bill, and adjournment timing with reconvening set for January 6, 1908.
A Senate brief debate over the Franklin-Brook bill to transfer docketed cases from U S courts in Indian Territory to proper state county and district courts ends with a committee of the whole and a likely third reading next week. The session also names committees for insane asylum visits and discusses the 25 year lease clause on full blood Indian lands.
Oklahoma railroads plan separate white and black facilities on passenger trains and depots after the new Jim Crow law. Santa Fe Missouri Kansas Texas Frisco and Rock Island will import Jim Crow cars from Texas divisions for immediate use until Oklahoma cars are built and placed. Texas cars will be returned to their divisions after deployment.
Guthrie reports State Superintendent Cameron says a circulating article alleging a dispute with the governor over Indian Territory government schools is entirely false. He asserts no conflict exists and that he and the governor are on intimate, agreed terms regarding these schools.
Colonel William Washington of Marietta and G. W. Young of Berwyn plan to oppose the proposed herd law. They will discuss legislation affecting livestock interests and organize a general meeting of state dealers in Guthrie to coordinate opposition.
Oklahoma Attorney General West holds that any city with 2000 or more residents may adopt a commission form of government under the state constitution without awaiting extra legislation. The ruling emphasizes local option for Oklahoma cities to pursue structural change.
Burglars shattered the interior of a building in Homestead and forced open the safe of J. J. Neufeld, taking 17 in cash while leaving about 200 in certified and cashier's checks. The crime used black powder. the safe door was blown across the room. Sheriff McEwen and Deputy Sheriff Kelly tracked the suspects with bloodhounds to a house near the city outskirts, but no arrests were made.
The Dinwiddie liquor bill, reported favorable by the senate committee, is expected to pass soon. It enforces the liquor law, states penalties, restricts club liquor use, restricts express handling, and includes provisions for dispensaries in its one hundred sections. Guymon to get a new opera house funded by local investors.
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