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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1902

Page

8

The Witch of Monte Carlo Brightens a Royalist Plot

In Monte Carlo Count Leon and Princess Olgavitch pursue a bold plan to seize power as Merrick and Constance linger near the president of France. Paris secret police, royalist schemes, and a looming capture set the stage for a dangerous night of intrigue and betrayal.

Merrick Jones Monte Carlo The Republic Paris Secret Police France Gaul Count Leon Duke of Orleans Carnot Constance Transvaal Villebois Mark Little Miss Millions Secret Service of

Count Leon Faces Crisis in Monte Carlo Conspiracy

In Chapter XIV Count Leon braces for a life changing moment as the Monte Carlo plot nears its critical phase. The scene hints at a secretive, tense atmosphere among conspirators while Leon anticipates rewards under the new French emperor. The text blends ambition, risk, and romance driving the fated outcome.

Count Leon Monte Carlo

Man Charged With Outraging Girl Escapes Mob Fury

A mob of over five hundred demanded the prisoner E H Wheeler at the El Reno jail. Wheeler, accused by Ella Carnahan of assault at her father John Carnahan’s farm, was taken into custody by County Attorney John M Carney after the mob searched the jail. Ella’s mother supported the accusation and Wheeler claimed another version of events.

Oklahoman el Reno E. H. Wheeler John M. Carney Ella Carnahan John Carnahan Wheeler Joe Waring

Man Held on Rape Charge in Jail Amid Lynch Fear

Elisha H. Wheeler, 40, jailed here on charges of raping 13 year old Ella Carnahan daughter of John Carnahan. Officials fear a jail breakout for lynching and have increased security precautions.

Et Reno Elisha H. Wheeler Ella Carnahan John Carnahan

The Mysterious Mr Casey Extremo Before Judge Phelps

The man claimed as Bert Casey was taken from jail and brought before Judge Phelps. Attorneys sought release, citing unknown witnesses, but the court remanded him until proper evidence identifies him. Public opinion splits on whether the prisoner is the outlaw Bert Casey, now under investigation.

Casey Moore Bert Casey Phelps Bert Casy

Child dies after drinking gasoline in Norman

The four year old daughter of C T Asbury a local butcher in Norman died after swallowing gasoline she had taken from a bottle. The child was found after swallowing a considerable amount and lived only about half an hour.

Norman C. T. Asbury

President names board to assess railroad damage

President has appointed L. W. Marks of Vinita as chairman of a three man referees board to determine property damage for the St. Louis Oklahoma and Southern railroad project in the Creek Chickasaw and Seminole nations. R T Walker of Stonewall will represent the Chickasaw nation and Thomas Factor of Sasakwa represents the Seminoles. The railroad representative is yet unnamed.

Vinita L. W. Marks St. Louis

Apache Indians Seek Fort Sill Land Allotment Plan

The War Department may appoint an army panel to study Fort Sill in Oklahoma Territory for military needs and to consider allotting unused lands to Apache prisoners who wish to farm there. Army officers recommend forming the board to report on this proposal.

War Department Army Fort Sill Oklahoma Territory

Assault on Young Girl Leads to Haycraft Arrest

Chas Haycraft, a Guthrie man, was arrested on a serious charge after the father of 15 year old Miss Bessie McMillan accused him of taking advantage during a buggy ride. The warrant was issued by Justice W. M. Engart, and Sheriff Carpenter brought Haycraft from Ponca City where Marshal Paul Mead held him. He was arraigned and released on bond.

Chas. Haycraft GuThrRie Justice Court W. M. Engart Ponca City Chas Haycraft Bessie McMillan William Kessoe Carpenter Paul Mead Guthrie

Horticulturists Meet-postponed to August Shawnee

The Oklahoma Horticultural Society postponed its summer meeting and fruit show from Shawnee to August 27 and 28 due to a late Elberta peach crop. The event features silver medals for best displays of apples peaches plums and grapes and a gold medal for the top overall fruit exhibit. Railroads may offer a one fare round trip rate. J A Taylor of Wynnewood Ir is president and J B Thoburn of Oklahoma City is secretary.

Oklahoma Horticultural Society Shawnee J. A. Taylor Wynnewood, Ir J. B. Thoburn Oklahoma City

Tobacco Culture Experiments At Stillwater Station

The Oklahoma agricultural experiment station in Stillwater will test tobacco growing next year to assess soil and climate suitability for good grade commercial tobacco. Seeds planted last spring failed to germinate. Director John Field notes Oklahoma soils differ from Lancaster County and Connecticut, and windblown sand may hinder leaf quality.

Stillwater Stillwater Oklahoma John Field Lancaster County Connecticut Tam

New Collector for Indian Territory Nowata

W S Irvin of Nowata was appointed internal revenue collector for the Indian Territory. The post was created after a treasury order split Oklahoma and Indian Territory into separate districts. Irvin, ex deputy revenue inspector for the Cherokee nation, will headquarter in Muskogee at a salary of 2000 dollars a year. Tom Hunter is expected to become clerk of the Nowata court.

Indian Territory Nowata W.S. Irvin Internal Revenue Leavenworth James M. Simpson District of Kansas Oklahoma Treasury Department Irvin J. George Wright United States Muskogee Tom"’ Hunter Wagoner

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