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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
2
Guthrie reports that the convention rejected a constitutional provision for separate coaches and waiting rooms for Black residents by a 46 to 31 vote. The committee warned the move could endanger statehood, citing possible conflict with the enabling act and judicial interpretation.
R Sorlal of McAlester offers to join 50 men giving 1000 each to fund the constitutional convention. F M Gault of Geary joins, pledging 50000 and inviting 49 or 24 others to contribute 1000 or 2000. Oklahoma City hosts finance committee HQ as central committee moves after adjournment.
Report notes Indian Territory charters permit broad powers for banks and ventures from airships to fish hatchery to polishing alligator teeth. Analysts expect Oklahoma statehood may curb such limitless charters with narrow charter limits. Reference mentions Indiana Territory bank charter papers totaling thirty six pages.
In the matter of C. G. Jones president of the Oklahoma City and Western railroad a Frisco branch against the city of Lawton the city prevailed. The suit for twenty thousand dollars on bonds issued for the road was decided on a point of law after two years in district court.
Oklahoma adopts initiative and referendum into its constitution after a convention vote of 80 to 5 with 27 absent. The measure requires petitions of 5 to 15 percent for various actions and foresees potential special elections. Opposition cited republican form concerns and oath requirements for officeholders.
The House approves a measure to transfer cases involving the United States from Oklahoma and Indian Territory courts to U S district and circuit courts in the eastern Oklahoma district. The bill stems from the statehood act and would move all criminal cases in Indian Territory to federal courts, amid concerns of docket congestion. It also sets salaries for United States attorneys and federal marshals in the two Oklahoma districts.
In Perry district court Judge Bay ard T. Hainer sentenced Charles Bowmaster to two years in Lans ing penitentiary for stealing horses. Bowmaster pleaded guilty exonerating partner Charles Lee. Bowmaster’s letter to his father showed the two drew straws to decide who would plead guilty and exon erate the other. Lee’s case has not yet acted upon.
Washington reports the Fifty Ninth Congress adjourned Monday after a three month session. President Roosevelt signed forty bills in his private room before adjournment while the Senate and House closed with light ceremonies and a mix of routine business and light debates.
Mrs J G Robertson of Alvarado Texas lowered herself into a 35 foot deep well to rescue her four year old daughter June after she toppled into the shaft. Blistered hands and a burning rope failed to deter her as both climbed to the surface with the child, aided by bystanders. In a separate note, Sapulpa misdirected masquerade notices caused a Tulsa event mix up, drawing crowds to Sapulpa skating rink instead.
Charges have been brought against Miss Alice Robertson Muskogee postmistress by Inspectors Lindley Topeka and Grogan McAlester following a prolonged review of the office. Assistant J I Cromwell has resigned amid criticism of post office service, with business men cited in complaints. Governor Frantz names William McCan inspector of animals for slaughter at Manitou.
Senate conferees abandon the extra 135,240 for the Oklahoma constitutional convention, leaving funds at the level provided in the original statehood bill. The decision was made Sunday night at 11 o'clock, receding from the amendment to add funds.
Guthrie reports President Murray argues recall would mislead voters and threaten honest officers. Debate ends with Kane and Johnson clash over signatures and trust in the people. The session adopts an impeach and remove framework and sets senate as impeachment court, while liquor enforcement provisions move forward with an enforcement commissioner. District maps for 21 district court divisions and 5 supreme court districts outlined.
President Roosevelt vetoes a bill allowing pasture land buyers near southwest Oklahoma townsites to commute tracts, halting bids that paid double value to found towns. Railroads and government townsites gain, with big sales planned this summer and rail surveys likely to shift to target government sites first.
The constitutional convention committee on salaries proposes annual state officer pay and biennial legislative splits. Key figures include Governor 5000, Supreme Court justices 4000 each, district judges 3000, Attorney General 4000, and legislators 6 per day, with other officials set between 1500 and 2500.
A committee member says the constitutional convention will not fix permanent sites for state schools or public institutions. Rumors of moving the university and establishing an insane asylum at Fort Supply are baseless. The panel supports two new normal schools in the eastern half. legislature will decide capital, penitentiary, and other institutions.
The Kansas congressional delegation postponed action on the Oklahoma judgeship. President Roosevelt will delay decision until late September due to the August constitutional election. Most members favor indorsement except Long with a split lineup among Dickerson Gill and Ryan reassignment.
President B. L. Winchell of the Rock Island told Oklahoma City shippers at a smoker that congestion caused by a car shortage would ease soon with the arrival of part of an order for 6,000 freight cars intended for Oklahoma traffic.
Senate approved a general deficiency appropriation bill that includes a 125,240 dollar appropriation to defray Oklahoma’s constitutional convention expenses. The measure totals just under 10.74 million dollars and carries additional provisions, including an 800,900 dollar adjustment.
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