County election board plans unified voting boxes
The text outlines the formation of an election commission to canvass county and precinct votes, with boxes unified for primary and general elections. It notes the county board will locate boxes under constitutional convention authority, and reports the Ada Democratic executive committee meeting on Saturday the 13th to organize for the primary.
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Supreme Election Board
Constitutional Convention
Democratic Executive
Ada
Messrs. Chambless, Denton and
Burton
Thaw Jury Deliberations Drag On At Trial
Justice Fitzgerald waited for a verdict as jurors remained divided in the Thaw case. Officers consulted the panel, but the jury showed strong hesitation and the outcome seemed unlikely to reach a verdict that night. The delay marked a trying day for Harry Thaw during a long, drawn out trial.
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Criminal Courts
Justice Fitzgereld
Justice Fitzgerald
Harry Thaw
Jerome
Thaw
Oklahoma Territory election lines and county boards debate
A local item reports on the Oklahoma Territory election law extending into Indian Territory and a proposed reorganization of county election boards. It notes the convention may name new boards for forty nine counties and that two existing boards could persist. Also covered are local campaigns and a story of a girl’s loss of sight from smallpox.
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Election Board
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Territory
Indian Territory
All Point
Thaw jury discharged after deadlock in murder case
New York April 12. The jury in the first degree murder trial of Harry K. Thaw was discharged after 47 hours of deliberation with seven jurors voting guilty and five for insanity. Thaw remanded to the Tombs for a second trial over the Stanford White murder.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Fitzgerald
Thaw
Stanford White
County joins three commissioner districts and seven townships
The county board completed the subdivision of districts and townships for the upcoming elections. Districts 1 2 and 3 span the northwest northeast and south areas including Ada and Ward divisions. Townships list Maxwell Rebee Tyrola Francis Oakman Allen Conway Lula Stonewall Jesse Franks York Fitzhugh Roff Dolberg Center Midland Vaness Hart Ada Ahloso Knox. Delegates will present the map to Guthrie for constitutional convention consideration next week.
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T. J. Chambless
Tip Denton
J. J. Burton
Maxwell
Center
Bebee
Tyrola
Midland
Vaness
Hart
Knox
Ada
Allen, Francis
Oakman
Ahloso
Lula
Conway
Rofs
Dajburg
Fitzhugh
Stonewall
Frisco
Franks
York
Jesse
Rebee
Francis
Allen
Roff
Dolberg
Carlton Weaver
Guthrie
Committee Locates Primary Election Voting Places Officers
A county committee met at Adts in the mayor's office to locate voting places for the May 23 primary and appoint officers. G L Parker and Sam Mc Clure remained in their posts, with J B Thompson of the state committee sending guidance. A subcommittee of Crawford, McKeown and Copeland was formed to report back with locations and officials.
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Adts
G. L. Parker
Sam McClure
J. B. Thompson
State Committee
J. P. Crawford
T. D. McKeown
J. J
Positive cure touted for rheumatism and burns
The ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism burns cuts sprains and contracted muscles with a testimonial from T S Graham of Prairie Grove Ark. It notes sales via G M Ramsey Card of Thanks Ada News and mentions a classified notice about visiting cards at $1.00 per hundred.
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Ballard
T. S. Graham
Prairie Grove
Ark
G. M. Ramsey
Invitations Out For Class Day Exercises
The graduating class of the High School sends invitations to Class Evening on Monday April 22 at 8:00 and to the commencement exercises the following evening. The program promises edifying entertainment with seven graduates contributing a unique piece of handiwork in orange and white class colors.
Oklahoma City Endorses M. L. Turner for Senate
The Democratic Central Committee of Oklahoma County endorses Hon. M. L. Turner for United States senator. They praise his loyalty to Bryan, promise he can deliver results for Oklahoma, and urge support at the primaries. The Daily Oklahoman editorial cites Turner as campaigning strongly and impressing voters with his bustling leadership.
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Oklahoma City
Hon. M. L. Turner
United States Senate
Tris’ Houiefolks
M. L. Turner
United States
Oklahoma County
Senate
W. J. Bryan
Oklahoma
R. L. Peestey
Daily Oklahoman
Democratic Central Committee
Turner
Weaver Sees Near Unity For Oklahoma Constitution
Carlton Weaver of Ada, delegate to the constitutional convention, predicted near unanimity for ratification. He told a Democrat reporter that once Oklahomans read the constitution in full, there would be few Republican dissenters and the measure would pass, with Pontotoc County likely to cast under 100 votes against adoption.
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Carlton Weaver
Ada
Oklahoma
Republi
Weaver
Pontotoc County
Ardmore
The Price of Health in a Malaria District
Ella Slayton of Noland Ark writes that health costs 25 cents a box of Dr King s New Life Pills The pills cleanse the system and impart vigor The price is 25c with satisfaction guaranteed by J M Ramsey druggist
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Dr. King
Ella Slayton
Noland
Ark
J. M. Ramsey
Stonewall Prep for May Picnic at New Boggy Bridge
People of Stonewall and vicinity plan a mammoth picnic on May Sth at the new steel bridge across Boggy two miles south of Stonewall. The event will celebrate the bridge construction and entertain all attendees.
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Stonewall
Early Risers Pills Advertise De Witt Brand
An advertisement urges readers that when needing a pill they should take a De Witt's Little Early Risers. The copy promises safety and satisfaction while noting the pills are sold locally.
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de Witt
Crescent Drug Store
F. Z. Holley
Prop
City Council appoints standing committee members
Mayor Barton announces the appointments for all council standing committees. Cemeter y Sanitary and City Park J. T. Conn chairman with W. H. Markham and J. T. Sutton. Finance W. C. Lee chairman with T. J. Chambless and M. D. Timberlake. Fire R. T. Kerr chairman with W. H. Markham and J. T. Conn. Lights J. T. Sutton chairman with R. T. Kerr and J. T. Conn. Ordinance T. J. Chambless chairman with M. D. Timberlake and W. C. Lee. Streets Alleys and Sidewalks M. D. Timberlake chairman with J. T. Sutton and A. J. Deaton Water W. H. Markham chairman with A. J. Deaton and W. C. Lee Police Enforcement of Ordinances and Impeachment A. J. Deaton chairman with M. D. Timberlake and T. J. Chambless. The newly created police committee will supervise enforcement and charging officials for neglect or malfeasance.
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Barton
Cemetery
Sanitary
City Park
J. T. Conn
W. H. Markham
J. T. Sutton
W. C. Lee
T. J. Chambless
M. D. Timberlake
R. T. Kerr
A. J. Deaton
Pin ules kidney remedy claim review
An ad describes Pin ules as a kidney remedy claiming alcohol and opiates free and compliant with the National Pure Food and Drugs Law. It asserts guaranteed satisfaction though details and efficacy are not provided.
Ad samples at G M Ramsey's daily paper hints
A fragment mentions free samples at G M Ramsey's and encourages advertising in the Daily Messenger. It reflects a promotional note urging readers to place notices or ads locally.
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Rocky
G. M. Ramsey’s
Machinery for adjoining place ready for raw ducts
Supt. Austin expects by next week to have all preparations complete to receive raw ducts and begin processing them.
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Supt
Austin
He Loses His Market If He Has Nothing to Sell
A reflective proverb notes that a person who believes they have nothing to offer loses their market and bargaining power. The saying emphasizes self reliance and value above scarcity.
Light day ends with brand on boy and reward offered
A report notes an eight year old child in Ada branded on the shoulder with three marks and a six dollar reward offered by J. H. Bullock.
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Hyn
J. H. Bullock
Ada
Untitled telegraph note reports his condition
A telegram to his brother Charlie says he was fully operated this morning and is doing well. The brief bulletin conveys hopeful news of the patient’s immediate recovery progress.
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Wv. Butler
C. P
Ed. Fussel
Ed. Foster
T. J. Pollock
Sneed
I. T
B. H. Lowery
Center
B. F. Peck
Plems
Hugh Stevenson
Oklahoma
Charlie
DeWitts Carbolized Salve Advertised by Crescent Drug
The ad extols DeWitts Carbolized Salve as good for all purposes especially piles. It claims twenty years of usage proving its value and urges customers to get the original. Sold by Crescent Drug Store, Fez Holley, proprietor.
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Crescent Drug Store
F. Z. Holley
DeWitt’s
Fez
Holley
Carmackle Case in New York Southern District
In the United States Court in the Southern District of New York, M. J. Carmackle sues J. H. Carmackle. The document identifies the plaintiff and defendant, naming J. H. Carmackle as the defendant.
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United States
M. J. Carmackle
J. H. Carmackle
J. H
Citizen's National Bank suit filed in Ip Terr Southern district
Court records show Citizen's National Bank of Ada filing a civil action against Conran Dope Crawford Bolen and others in a southern district of the Ip Terr territory. Case details are sparse in the fragment.
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United State
Erritor
Citizen’s National
Ada
L. T
Plainti@t
Ws BA
Conran
Dope Crawford & Bolen
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