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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
3
Guthrie Oklahoma January 21 The Oklahoma Anti-Saloon League adopts resolutions in favor of the state prohibition law and the dispensary framework interpreting recent votes as opposing broader local dispensaries while preserving the enabling act.
Nashville reports Senate and House votes on a bill prohibiting sale within four miles of schools and restricting manufacture after 1910. Gov Patterson’s likely veto expected to be overridden. Strong cross party support. Carmack's editorial crusade linked to historic political battles.
In Tulsa Oklahoma on January 21 a crew used a cannon to shoot off the casing head of a gas well. The well had been burning for a week and was reportedly audible over miles, alarming nearby residents.
Tulsa Oklahoma January 21 Walter Smith a young farmer while plowing on his farm near Bixby unearthed a tea kettle filled with counterfeit dollars dated 1897. Police believe the coins were produced by a gang that operated in this region about ten years ago.
A list of senators elected this week includes Boise Penrose of Pennsylvania, Frank B. Brandegee of Connecticut, J. H. Gallinger of New Hampshire, Albert B. Cummins of Iowa, Charles J. Hughes of New York, Coe I. Crawford of South Dakota, Reed Smoot of Utah, Wesley L. Jones of Washington, James J. Clarke of Arkansas, and others. The roster notes party affiliations R for Republican and D for Democrat.
Brav e fire laddies suffer burns from fires but use Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to quickly drive out pain and heal Burns Scalds Wounds Cuts and Bruises. It claims instant relief and cures for skin eruptions old sores boils ulcers felons with relief at 25c sold by G. M. Ramsey.
Guthrie Oklahoma January twenty two Judge Strang denied the state's attorney motion to permit listing of all papers belonging to Scott MacReynolds the Brooklyn attorney charged by warrant in the County Court with conspiracy He represents Hearst attorneys today employed C B Ames of Oklahoma City to assist in the defense An eastern surety company notified its local agent to furnish MacReynolds with any amount of bond desired The case here is set for Monday.
A revival in the San Bois coal district brings hope as more than five hundred miners resume work at Panther and McCurtain mines and coke ovens after a year of idleness. The district’s coal is touted as among the state’s best, and reopening promises broader business revival in the area.
Washington reports the House approved two battleships likely over 25 000 tons displacement after a stormy session. Also approved five torpedo boat destroyers at up to 800 000 dollars each and only one out of three requested colliers despite Navy Department urging more.
Postmaster General Meyer announced a hundred million new two cent stamps to mark Lincoln's centennial birth. The design features Lincoln's portrait in an ellipse with laurel spray and the inscription U. S. Postage, along with the dates 1809 and 1909 at the bottom.
Guthrie reports Lieut. Gov. Lamay announcing Gore’s re election and Flynn urging direct people voting for U S senators. Both men argue legislative action to let voters decide and defend state interests while pledging honesty and constitutional rights.
Senator Gore praised Flynn and pledged continued effort for Oklahoma’s people. Flynn responded that the ticket to Washington belonged to Gore while he aimed for Oklahoma City, urging representatives to serve the welfare of all to endure political shifts.
Pawnee Oklahoma January 20 warrants issued for Scott MacReynolds and Hearst firm rep Hester after R L Lunsford charged they sought defamatory information about Governor Haskell. Lunsford refused a 5000 payout to sign an oil story. MacReynolds arrested in Guthrie and vowed to sue Haskell for false claim.
Governor Gillett announced that California will not enact laws targeting Japanese in this legislative session. He cited cooperation with the federal government and Japan to curb immigrant labor and urged consideration of federal policy and goodwill from both nations.
Washington reports a bill agreed by the secretary of the interior outlines closing the Five Civilized Tribes affairs by 1911. It provides separate sale of surface and mineral coal lands, sale of unallotted lands, per capita tribal payments, and sealed bids with cleanup sales, plus homestead protections for Western Oklahoma Indians.
The Pauley Jail Company of St. Louis and constructor H. Stoppelman delivered steel cages to Pontotec county via Sheriff Smith. Stoppelman says the cages are secure when doors are locked, and a surrounding frame building will soon be completed to house inmates in a safer confinement facility.
A Macon industrial and orphans home reports long use of Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney issues praising its effects. Oklahoma City reports the death of Mrs. Olive Whittaker after a November shooting by her husband Grover Whitaker and ongoing manhunt. A related case updates John Lane’s arrest as a principal in the murder. Witness Nell Wilkerson is missing.
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