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Newspaper

Ada Weekly Democrat

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1907

Page

4

Subscription editors Byron Norrell and Grigsby Norrell

Notice lists Byron Norrell and Grigsby Norrell as editors and captions Captain Jack Mills. Records show mailing and post office designation Ada with second class matter under March 3 1879 act and admission date July 27 1906.

Ada

Ada Democrat Pushes Ahead for City Growth

The Ada Democrat emphasizes support for the city’s development, pledging to push ahead with growth initiatives and back efforts viewed as beneficial to Ada.

Ada

Journalist Criticized For Copying From Other Paper

A Chickasha Journal writer Frank Shatzel is urged to change his reporting approach and avoid crediting an article clipped from the Democrat to another paper. The note questions his territory coverage and calls for clearer editing.

Frank Shatzel Chickasha Journal Democrat

Public Dispute Ends Without Injury

Haskell accused Baker of lying and Baker retorted with insults, throwing a heavy paper weight and an ink stand at each other. Neither were harmed, but the episode damaged public sentiment as both men escaped without physical harm.

Haskell Baker Haskell Haskell Remorse Big Tom Mescaland Joe Powell Tom Powell Joe Scott Ed Story

Oklahoma Portland Cement Co Builds in Ada Quietly

The Oklahoma Portland Cement Co proceeds with its Ada plant project without fanfare. They avoid dress parades or stock pitches, instead steadily pursuing the quarry wealth with businesslike confidence in their venture.

Oklahoma Portland Cement Co Ada

Newspaper influence on relocation choices and political debate

A reflective essay argues newspapers reveal a town’s moral and economic status guiding settlers and businesses. It cites Roosevelt's alleged Cincinnati appointment and Brownsville riot debates, noting partisan reactions and media ethics across Texas and national papers.

Roosevelt Cincinnati Brownsville Ada Democrat Guthrie The Democrat Texas Jefferson Davis S. C Republican Party

Rockefellers Gift to Education Faces Public Outcry

The daily press reports John D Rockefellers gift of 32000000 to the General Education Board amid lawsuits and harsh public scrutiny. The piece notes Rockefeller seeks to influence future leaders and questions the philanthropy of his fortune.

The Daily Press John D. Rockfeller General Education Board Rockefeller

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grigsby & Norrell Byron Norrell Jack Mills Miles GrigsBy Business Mor Capt Tes Harry M. Parkhurst Territorial Fairbanks-Morse H. M. Parkhurst Ada, I. T J. M. McCarty Townsend Avenue ADA National Tom Hope M.C. Copeland Frank Jones Orville Snead Jas. M. Perry, Gen S M’g’r Breckinridge Building I. T Little Brothers Schotten Chapman
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