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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

9

Explosion at sea claims cadet losses amid rescue efforts

Saee of-Saee of 5B Cadets out sion is unknown. Ima continued until 9 a m saving the lives of 141 men including officers. Cadets numbered fifty eight and officers saved. Sons of Baron Chinds and Prince Oyama figure among cadets feared lost. Capt Yoshinori ashiro listed among names. Cause of explosion un- edged.

Ima Ffty Baron Chinds Prince Oyama Yoshinori Ashiro

State Bankers Meet Over New Law Provisions

In response to calls from banks, state bankers gathered to consider the new state law regulating banks and guaranteed deposits. A state bankers association will be formed to oversee compliance as Frank Wells discussed liability under the law.

Frank Wells

Rate reduction protested by Rock Island official

Oklahoma City April 30 The assistant general freight agent of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway System said at the Inter today that he emphatically opposed the demand by Oklahoma shippers for rate reductions He refused to say whether the Rock Island faces receivership citing national trends of other lines and recent declines in receipts versus 1907

Oklahoma City Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway System Inter Oklahoma Rock Island Gen West Johnson

Big Increase in Values for Oklahoma Railroads

Guthrie April 30 The State Board of Equalization announced the preliminary assessment of Oklahoma Railroad property at 172 498 910 dollars, about 132 354 905 more than railroads reported to the state auditor. Gov Haskell notes the rise will push railroad value to roughly one third of taxable state property, a jump from about one eighth last year.

Guthrie Okla State Board of Equalization Today Oklahoma Railroad Outahome Seeribortay Territorial Asweesing Board Haskell Otahoms

Harrison Heads to Washington for New Position Lease

The report notes Harrison left tonight for Washington to secure a refreshed lease on his job. It also mentions a state admission and a reference to his activity at the Oklahoma bar.

Harrison Washington Oklahoma

Tulsa Election Move Sets County Seat Plan

Tulsa is the sole Tulsa county town without a petition for county seat change. The petition will be sent to the governor who will call an election, a formality since Tulsa faces no opposition to being named county capital, though law requires this step before final seat location.

Tales Tulsa Tulsa County

Notice of Sale and County Election Notices from Garvin and Pontotoc Counties

A garbled 1908 public notice set announces a guardian sale of Viney Sealy minor in Pontotoc County with terms and dates, followed by a county election call in Pontotoc to decide hogs at large in Stock District No. 1, with election logistics and appointed judges, all from Ada Oklahoma. It also references bankruptcy proceedings for Woodward Hardware Company and related discharge motion filings.

Viney Sealy Garvin State of Oklahoma J. W. Beasley Viney Sealy, Minor Ada Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Township 1 North Range Indian Base Meridian Sall Tr Ste Mrowtite J. W. B . Guardian Board ‘of County Commissioners Cannon School Howgé Hogs Ranst -Larse N. E Pontotoc S. E N. R Orst Andar i Paraleorth S. B BIT Bey Br John’ Townsend Franks Ed Thompson W. F. Bran Eaid J. D. Rinard W. S. Kerr District Court OF the United States Woodward Hardware Company Partnership H. Woodward F.C. Sims T. Bledsoe King & Currie, Esqs

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