Grand Army and Confederate Veterans Meet in New Orleans
New Orleans hosts the Confederate Veterans Association reunion with 60,000 expected attendees. Generals Tanner and Lee greet each other in a historic blue and gray moment as Ada visitors depart for the event. Oklahoma and Indian Territory livestock losses and condition are reported, noting horse, cattle, and swine declines and breeding sow comparisons.
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New Orleans
Confederate Veterans’ Association
James Tanner
New York
Grand Army of the Republic
Louisiana-Misissippi
Stephen D. Lee
Mississippi
United Confederate Veterans
Tanner
Dallas
Texas
Co. A
Gen. Tanner
Grand Army
Richmond
Territories
Guthrie
J. E. Woodworth
Oklahoma Board of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Railroader Evans Arrives in Ada to Begin Grading
James Evans, a railroader, arrived in Ada with his household and equipment claiming the Canadian Midland railroad plans immediate grading here. He says the line was surveyed years ago and is related to notable Evans brothers. Local reports say he may be bound for an Oklahoma Central camp, prompting skepticism among residents.
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James Evans
Ada
Canadian Midland Railroad
Bob’’ Evans
H. Clay Evans
Tennessee
Evanses
Evans
Effects
Oklahoma Central
R. E. Haynes
Policy impasse eases as conferees near statehood compromise
Washington reports that both chambers are moving toward adopting the second Foraker amendment to settle statehood differences. Senate conferees will await sentiment from their side before confirming acceptance. The prolonged six week delay stems from deeper questions about New Mexico and Arizona and growing public support for the Senate position.
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Washington
Congress
Foraker
Senator Foraker
House
Senate
New Mexico
Arizona
Rushed Back Into Matrimony
A marriage license was granted to John Alfred aged 29 of Lula and Margeret Lewis 20, who are new spouses having recently divorced, with their union approved by the court.
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John Alfred
Lula
Margeret Lewis
Eeven
Ada Plans Reorganization Of Its Band
Ada residents met at the court house to organize a reformed town band with Siseon proposing instruction. A committee including Crawford Cummings and Walters will seek talent and members and report Thursday at 10 a.m. Local names signifying interest include Eddleman Woodard Sangster Harris Coffman Meaders Cummings Walters Crawford Russell Harris Rushing Rushing Smith. An adjourned note calls for hard work and citizen funding as Ada aims to have a band like telephones and sidewalks in town life. A rumor mentions a quake in Portland, Oregon, unconfirmed.
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Ada
Court House
Siseon
John Crawford
Bob Cummings
L. T. Walters
Crawford and Bolen
Lee Eddleman
Ross Woodard
M. E. Sangster
Cleve Harris
A. H. Coffman
Carl Meaders
Albert Russell
Idus Harris
D. Rushing
Chas. Rushing
C. C. Smith
Reconstruction plans unfold in stricken San Francisco
San Francisco on April 25 reports rapid crystallization of a new and greater city. The Humboldt bank will build a seventeen story structure as rebuilding begins. Coroner Walsh estimates at least 1000 dead. Food and sanitation are being managed to ensure reach and safety for all residents.
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San Francisco
Cal
Humboldt Bank
William Walsh
Ada Farmers Union District Plans Local Clearing House
The Ada district of the county Farmers Union met Saturday with good attendance. The main issue was launching a clearing house enterprise, previously explained in the News column. A building will be rented in Ada and a committee named to select it, after which farmers will distribute their own products through the enterprise.
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Ada
the Farmers Union
Clearing House Enterprise
Campbell Among The Workers At The Capital
Clarence Douglass reports from Washington on Indian appropriation actions and the Five Tribes bill. He notes plans for Campbell Carter Conner Douglas and Owen to argue removal of restrictions before the Indian committee. He predicts a hopeful outcome but warns of opposing influences in the capital. After the vote, the Muskogee Phoenx promises to reveal who caused the trouble.
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Clarence Douglass
Washington
Muskogee Phoenix
Henry Campbell
Ada
Washington, D.C
Senate
White House
Secretary of the Interior
Senator Long
Campbell
Carter
Conner
Douglas
Owen
Phoenix
Still They Come Subscriptions Grow For Week
For the week ending Wednesday April 25 the News added sixty five new subscriptions. Names on the editorial page plus others include Allen First Bank of Allen D T Gray Co J A Rowland Caldwell Reed Dr C M Means Kimp Whitehead W T Hoove Cummings Barnett Co Pegg Jones Mrs Ella Carson J M Son C W Jones J E Pool J W McClenney Chas Isaacs J M Curmley Guertie I T H P Cozand M L Aycock Bank of Gour tie Wm L Taylor McCany Bros Thos Carter S B Miller Given Road Jumper Bros Randolph Son Citra I T R E Brain B H Brock E L Elton Sasakwa I T G W Rupe Conway I T R C Wilson Konawa I T Anda Schrader
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The
News
Allen, I. T
First Bank of Allen
D. T. Gray & Co
J. A. Rowland
Caldwell & Reed
C. M. Means
Kimp & Whitehead
W. T. Hoove
Cummings-Barnett Co
Pegg & Jones
Ella Carson
J. M. Son
C. W. Jones
J. E. Pool
J. W. McClenney
Chas. Isaacs
J. M. Curmley
Guertie
I. T
H P Cozand
M L Aycock
Bank of Guertie
Wm L Taylor
McCany Bros
Thos Carter
S B Miller
Given & Road
Jumper Bros
Randolph & Son
Citra
R E Brain
B H Brock
E L Elton
Sasakwa
G W Rupe
Conway
R C Wilson
Konawa
Anda Schrader
Amendments Adopted in Indian Appropriation Bill Despite Changes
Senate approves most committee amendments to the Indian appropriation bill with few alterations. Court to be held at Weleetka. district boundaries to be set by Western District judges. New rule bars former government employees of the Five Tribes Commission from practicing before it for two years. A major ruling in Chickasha limits Choctaw land allotment by will, a first in the Chickasaw Nation, aligning with Creek and Quapaw precedents.
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Washington
Senate
Purcell and Pauls Valley
Overman
Weleetka
Commission
Five Tribes
Lodge
United States District Court
Chickasha
Thompson Et al
R. Bond
Abel Anderson
Victor Hulen
Isabel Thompson
Melindy McElroy
Dickerson
Raymond
Parker
Right of Way Referees Meet in Condemnation Hearings
Landowners affected by the Oklahoma Central Railroad attended the final hearing for right of way condemnation. Those unhappy with the awarded compensation plan to appeal, with Joel Terrell C H Ennis of Ada and W J Calnan of Purcell serving as referees.
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Oklahoma Central Railroad
Messrs
Joel Terrell
C. H. Ennis
Ada
W. J. Calnan
Purcell
Board of
Rhoddy Hendrix Emerges as Baseball Phenom
Rhoddy Hendrix, 19, son of Prof. Hendrix, is making a strong mark in baseball after leaving for Tulsa last month for his first professional tryout with the Topeka team. Fans call him a rising phenom.
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Rhoddy Hendrix
Prof. Hendrix
Tulsa
Topeke
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