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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1907
Page
2
For Congress Charley D. Carter and D. H. Linebaugh vie for the seat. They present contrasting platforms on fiscal policy and regional development. The contest also features discussions on governance and public services across districts.
A Davis cotton buyer notes residents’ displeasure with new county lines, favoring Garvin county for Davis and Sulphur’s influence in Guthrie. He observes overall loss of local claims, as Pontotoc’s share and Hickory township shifted toward Sulphur, despite county wealth lying in scenery.
The Ada Evening News prints a pen letter by the Hon. Henry M. Furman arguing his claims for the senatorial seat in Oklahoma. The Chronicle believes Judge Furman will be free from corporate influence and make an admirable senator.
The Tupelo Times notes Uncle Henry Furman seeks the United States Senate as a representative of the common people. It praises his constancy and nobility, saying he has long shown sympathy for the poor and underprivileged while being a leading lawyer in the territory.
District Attorney Melllette announced that the pure food labeling act does not apply to Indian Territory. The bill states applies to all states and territories including the District of Columbia, but Territory officials argued for an exemption.
Guthrie State Capital reports Monday’s Constitutional Convention session where Delegate Weaver challenged printing items. He cited free materials from Fairview Club and Bryans speech donation, insisting pricing was excessive and denounced graft risks within his party.
Ardmore Democrat Chas D. Carter, a long time Chickasaw and Choctaw nation leader, is backed as a candidate for Congress. Born 1868 at Boggy Depot he later served as National Auditor of the Chickasaw Nation and held multiple state roles. His campaign emphasizes statehood support and Democratic strength.
Reagers of The News note Gary Kitchens of Stonewall as a candidate for Pontotoc County tax assessor. Born 1866 in Wood County Texas, he has 40 years with 26 on a farm and four in mercantile work, gaining clerical skill and property knowledge. He is described as of sterling character and a conscientious Democrat.
Farmer notice from John D. Rinard offering cane and millet seed oats for sale at close prices. He promises honest groceries and invites customers to his old stand.
An Atoka man, D. H. Linebaugh, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the Fourth district. Born in Arkansaw and raised in Texas, he is a lawyer with Linebaugh Brothers and active in Masons and Knights of Pythias. A lifelong Democrat, he champions Jeffersonian and Bryan era democracy and is praised for sincerity and oratorical ability.
A man demanded a $5 000 loan with no collateral and exploded after throwing a bomb at the Fourth Street National Bank in Philadelphia. Two men died including cashier W Z Mclear, many injured, and a ring bearing the name Rollo Steele Garner Iowa was found. Police identify the bomber as Rollo Steele based on personal effects.
The W L Byrd Camp of Confederate Veterans met in The News building Sunday afternoon with Lieut Castleberry presiding. Officers elected include Sam H Hargis captain and W L Byrd adjutant. others are Geo Anglin 2nd Lieut and W T Hall 3rd Lieut along with treasurer W C Townsend and chaplain John A Morgan among 18 posts. A distress committee was named for Castleberry Wheeler and Morgan. The camp will meet on the first Saturday each month.
Classified notice from Pond Creek Oklahoma offering a clean up-to-date stock of gents furnishings and clothing for sale or exchange for clear land. The seller cites a better business reason and lists contact as C Wheeler. 39 3t pd.
News arrives that C. A. Langford a prominent Greenville Texas citizen and Ada property owner died last night reportedly from blood poison. Mrs Annie Armstrong an old family friend left today to join the bereaved family.
New York January 8 Attorney General Jackson filed in the supreme court to oust George B McClellan from the New York City mayoralty claiming Hearst was legally elected in 1906 The complaint alleges miscounted ballots voter ineligibility and multiple election law violations and asks McClellan be removed and costs awarded to the people
One Cunard liner Etruria faced a deadly storm last Friday night with a crew member killed and six others seriously injured. A stewardess gave birth during the voyage as the ship battled huge seas and torn lashings. The body was buried at sea and the injured were in the hospital upon arrival.
A vintage letter to S M Torbett urges choosing Devoe paint for cheap houses. The ad extols Devoe as the best value, claiming it lasts longer and saves gallons of paint despite higher initial cost, from F W Devoe & Co.
Lana 10 Kent offers four or five hundred acres of good improved farm land for rent located one to four miles from Francis on the Canadian river. J. R. Chandler Francis I. T. 347 3t w39 St.
For sale wagon team tools cows corn chickens and hogs. Land can be had with same. See W. N. Ross four miles south of Ada. 250 5t lw 500 acres of land to rent bottom and upland located one to four miles of R. R. Division Francis I. T. Healthy location. J. R. Chandler. 393t
City marshal detains four players C W Ritter Geo Beldoe Frank Mullins and J A Howard for craps in a flat below the compress. They sat around a tallow candle rolling the bones. In Mayor's court both white men were fined five dollars each.
Ordinance authorizes bonds of the City of Ada in the Indian Territory to the amount of forty thousand dollars. The measure sets terms for debt issuance, security, and repayment provisions under city law and governing authority.
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