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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1906
Page
2
The First National Bank of Chickasha designated as a government depository. The Commercial Bank of El Reno opened last week led by President C. R. Miller Vice President Co M Standard and Cashier Earl Beebe.
U S court of appeals in South McAlester adjourned to November 30 and district court to December 3 as a mark of sympathy for Judge H H Clayton whose wife was critically ill and has since died.
R B Windsor a Frisco agent at Elgin was indicted for murder in the case of E A Flynn about a month ago. He posted a $5,000 bond and was released from Comanche County jail.
Harrison Barker of Daugherty Indian Territory reports two bales of cotton from one acre, a feat cited by many Oklahoma farmers. The claim challenges southern skepticism, with locals insisting proof will back their assertion that Oklahoma is now a top cotton state.
At a special meeting the Muskogee city council approved the equalization board report showing assessed property value at eleven million dollars. The tax levy was set at twenty mills.
A blaze at Alva wiped out J. W. Maxey’s horse barn. A. D. Sturms and Charles Brooks of Freedom in Woodward County lost two and three valuable horses respectively, with some vehicles also burned.
Ret Millard the Osage Indian agent says a total disbursement of 310000 dollars will begin December 3. The first three days pay full bloods only, then annuitants receive payments in the usual manner including 90000 interest 70000 gross money and 150000 royalty on oil.
The Stillwater city council approves a franchise for Oklahoma Natural Gas to supply the town. A northbound pipeline route passes through Pawnee Stillwater Perry Guthrie and Oklahoma City.
Avery Pershall died instantly and his companion J A Scott was seriously injured in a runaway accident near Blackburn Pawnee County. Both men were prominent farmers.
The piece notes about 5,000 builders needed for roads in Indian Territory with few passable routes. Davis Wynnewood and Ardmore bore road and bridge costs, and poor roads blocked voters. It predicts the first Oklahoma state legislature will address the road issue and seek fixes.
Between 3 and 4 o'clock Friday morning Santa Fe was shaken for several seconds by an earthquake that rocked houses and caused widespread fear. Reports from Socorro note a first shock at 5 o'clock lasting five seconds. Shocks were felt in Torrance county towns of Torrance and Estancia and at Albuquerque and Las Vegas with frequent strong tremors.
In Chickasha the Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterians adjourned sessions. Cumberland members largely stayed loyal, with a fund raised to sustain a Chickasha church and a minister to be appointed. Rev. F. E. Brown leader of the loyalists said 70 percent of churches are saved and the synod will break even on preachers.
The Oklahoma canvassing board reports a Democratic plurality of 12,252 in the state portion with Beaver county pending, and an overall Democratic majority of 6,152. Total votes: Democrats 50,471 Republicans 38,219 Socialists 3,919 Prohibition/Independent 2,181. shows a large stay-at-home pattern vs two years ago.
Secretary Filson completes territorial returns showing Democrats carry Beaver County by 402 over Republicans and 200 over opposition. Territorywide plurality rises to 12 927 with a 6 725 majority over all opposition.
The redistricting and canvassing board estimates 101000 votes for delegates, larger than Oklahoma. Eastern territory voters surprised analysts, as 27000 full bloods did not vote. Oklahoma's 1900 census counted 396000 vs Indian Territory 392000. About 89000 of the votes have been canvassed, with three districts’ returns still outstanding.
The Oklahoma legislature may face a deficiency bill due to under taxed property in McAlester area. County and circuit judge salaries could be slashed from $3000 to about $1000 per year, elevating concerns over funding for the new state government.
About 30 000 people camped along streams in the pasture reserve as land officials forecast over 30 000 bidders. Bids accepted from 9 a m to 4 p m between December 3 and December 8 at the local land office.
A radical call for constitutional principles to guide Oklahoma. It emphasizes education as a cornerstone, promoting universal schooling from ages 8 to 21, and frames preambles and teacher training as public duties. The draft links civic virtue to national strength and urges schoolhouses to host voting and display the preamble publicly.
The document outlines direct democracy procedures where legislative power rests with the people. It describes petition requirements, a state board submission in October, and voting on laws each March. It mandates clear law titles and personal acknowledgment of signatures for validity.
The article sets up a state board of directors as the executive arm to carry out the people’s policy. It lists members including the governor secretary of state state auditor state treasurer and state superintendent of schools elected biennially starting 1907. The board’s duties include supervising state business approving proposed laws and adopting by laws.
A special agent of the Interstate Commerce Commission, John Ledgerwood of Des Moines Iowa, arrives in Guthrie Oklahoma following Attorney General Cromwell's complaint. Ledgerwood a member of the Iowa state board of agriculture, will study general conditions behind the complaint and plans a detailed follow up. He will also examine interstate traffic conditions in Kansas Texas Arkansas and New Mexico.
A $15 million gas well was completed by Union Oil and Gas Co on Turkey Mountain seven miles southwest of Tulsa. The Tulsa field already has several large gassers, with over 100 million cubic feet found in six weeks. Prospecting continues on Mingo creek six miles east of Tulsa in virgin territory within the belt.
A late Friday afternoon blaze in Perry’s business district began in the Iowa rooming house and, driven by a strong wind, spread to five two story and one single story buildings including the Agricola hotel and the Old Noble County News building. Five structures burned and Lumpkins livery barn suffered equipment loss though livestock was saved. Loss ranges from 18 000 to 25 000 with little insurance.
An unknown man fired at Bass Reeves while he rode in a buggy north of Wybark. Reeves, a government officer for thirty years, was targeted as the bullet splintered a railroad trestle tie.
The state board of directors appoints a five member Code Commission to compile a Code of civil and criminal procedure and may replace members. The commission will publish the Code of laws, the state board bylaws, and its own rules, hold public hearings, and issue annual and revised editions as needed.
The state judiciary includes a supreme court circuit and county courts with probate jurisdiction and justices of the peace. The Code Commission may create municipal courts and potentially separate chancery and probate courts in suitable counties. All judges and justices of the peace are elected by the people.
Happiness in marriage depends on choosing to give up or minding differences. The idea is that many things are unimportant if one believes they are not.
The article outlines the process for electing United States senators and congressmen. It specifies eligibility, terms, and the framework for casting ballots and counting votes. The text centers on parliamentary rules and the mechanics of selecting federal legislators.
The document states that the People retain powers over legislation except non essentials and pro forma matters, while executive power is entrusted to a few capable business men of character and integrity. It notes inserting clauses common in other state constitutions under this heading.
The article outlines that laws voted by the people become amendments to the constitution and may annul conflicting parts. It allows a constitutional convention to be called by petition from five percent of voters and requires adoption by a majority vote. The state board of directors must issue a call with delegate elections within six months and convening within 90 days after delegates are elected.
The author argues for a condensed constitution focused on new elements such as debt provisions and a primary election system with first second and third choices. March elections are favored to allow public reflection and the proposal rejects a legislature in favor of direct rule by eligible voters.
The article notes that in 800 years no leap year will occur as the extra 11 days accumulated from the Julian to present calendar are fully accounted for. By then the world will complete its cycle in 365 days with no leap years in between.
The Edinburgh board of works acts to preserve the Stones of Stenness in Orkney, regarded as a major Druidical relic second only to Stonehenge in Great Britain.
A terse maxim on tolerating strong will in others. It suggests harmony arises when one accepts a dominant personality's preferences and defers to their choices.
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