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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
2
The Ada News proposes a free voting contest to decide if the city name Ada should be changed and, if so, what new name to adopt. The plan runs from August, with coupons printed in The Evening News for residents to vote and a committee to tally results weekly.
Citizens describe a persistent group of Black men in town they call lazy and disruptive and urge strict enforcement of vagrancy laws. They argue that removing the idle Bucks would force the wenches off the streets and restore decency, proposing work on short rations.
A post office clerk compiled figures showing 2 307 daily 15 939 weekly and 2 918 monthly publications in the United States. Ohio has 171 daily and 779 weekly. Pennsylvania leads dailies with 214, New York 210, Illinois 181, Ohio fourth. Weekly leaders: Illinois 1 104, New York 1 025, Pennsylvania 926, Iowa 902, Missouri 791, Ohio 779, Texas 2. Monthly leaders: New York 570, Minnesota 301, Pennsylvania 245, Massachusetts 166.
The State Capital blasts a bold headline on the El Paso dispatch about dwindling negro delegate presence and questions if white Republicans fear or court black allies. The piece argues a coming Oklahoma constitution will enforce separate schools and coaches, predicting Democratic dominance to preserve racial segregation and self-respect for white families.
The article argues that county election results reveal Oklahoma’s true political alignment, listing Democratic majorities for sheriff, county clerk, register of deeds, probate judge, treasurer, county attorney, coroner, surveyor, and superintendent. It concludes Oklahoma is conservatively about 6,500 Democratic.
The Purcell Register criticizes Republican handling of surplus Chickasaw and Choctaw lands. It argues white farmers would be shut out at land sales by black buyers choosing first, likening it to a discriminatory shop sale. The piece urges farmers to oppose the party in power.
Residents confront ongoing flood fears as reservoir releases and storm tracks renew concerns. Local officials urge caution while engineers assess spillway capacity and downstream impact amid repeated heavy rains.
The piece denounces Republican tactics urging cross party voting and warns Democrats to trust party principles. It asserts a Democratic constitutional convention will serve all people and urges readers to join the band wagon to avoid being sidelined. It accuses Republicans of manipulating farmers and minorities and claims the party will safeguard universal rights.
The Commoner argues Roosevelt should reveal how much insurance money embezzled from policy holders flowed into the Republican coffers and, after determining the amount, urge party members to donate a dollar to restore it. A named proposal would create a public ledger of embezzled funds, contrasting campaign finance sources.
Muskogee launches a seven day fair from October 1 to 7 inviting every town to exhibit. Ada should showcase its diverse resources with car load exhibits of produce and livestock hauled to the fair and returned at a one way rate.
The big Democratic rally drew hundreds from across the country. Leaders and thinkers addressed the crowd, delivering enlightenment on conditions and issues while stressing work for every man to build a great state.
The speaker urges delaying county seat contests to avoid disrupting the drive for a Democratic led constitutional convention. Voters will select seats later, and the party claims these voters will shape protections and future favors as the constitution is framed.
The Democratic Campaign committee for the new state bases operations at the Hotel Lee in Oklahoma City with ten staffers building a full organization. Chairman Jesse J. Dunn oversees the effort with Charles D. Carter and Joseph E. Johnston handling secretary duties, while W. D. Cardwell directs speakers and Paul Nesbitt leads the press bureau.
Rain flooded Ada tabernacle as scheduled services began. Local leaders report only two pastors serving a crowd of about 4000, drawing criticism over capacity and preparedness.
Four area churches remain without pastors, prompting The News to urge action as congregations search for ministers. The note highlights leadership vacancies across multiple churches and calls for active recruitment.
Some attendees who heard Taylor's talk recall it with a smile as jokes and remarks linger in memory. The scene combines public lecture tones with personal amusement among the audience.
It is believed bonds to fund the dam and extra waterworks will be voted on in the latter part of October. The News notes this timing as timely.
A lively Dallas-centered note says Texas Democrats enjoy a week of celebration while hinting at upcoming activity in Oklahoma and promising continued political momentum.
Quote from T P Gore praising Apa as the Mecca of democracy and a holy pilgrimage to its shrines, reflecting fervent faith among supporters.
Unofficial reports describe a constitutional district surrounding Ada including Oakman Tyrola Maxwell Rebee Center Chism Johnson Byars McGee Baudi Iroquois. The note praises the many good communities and people in the area.
The present council is described as effective leaders who will push beneficial projects, handling bonds and city spending judiciously in the city’s best interest. The passage emphasizes trust in their actions and commitment to promoting good initiatives.
Dry weather once mocked Oklahoma but persistent torrential rainfall now dominates. If a new nickname is considered it should reflect the city’s wet reality and enduring downpours transforming the Slicker State idea into a possible label.
A Texas Democratic candidate for governor was selected without friction or faction risk. The article notes a sound primary law allowing every Democrat to vote and have one vote, emphasizing orderly proceedings and broad participation.
At a dishpan sale in St. Joseph great crowds of women fought for the bar gains, creating a riot, breaking the store front, and leaving several shoppers seriously injured in the crush.
The text extolls an artificial lake for Ada as a public park and pleasure resort. It envisions a place for children to play, squirrels and birds to share the setting, and a regional picnic ground featuring broad community enjoyment.
Illinois named western battleground for the progressive Democracy as Bryan forces and Hearst camp push towards the Peoria state convention on August 21. The Hopkins Sullivan machine counters with Cook County delegation over 500, signaling a party split between radical and conservative camps.
Federal officers trap Edna Taylor alias Edna Moore and her lover Carter after posing as whiskey peddlers. Police arrest Taylor in Ada and her companion in Sulphur for liquor violations and adultery following a staged dealing near Midland. Six quarts of liquor are seized from a gunny sack.
Mrs. J. B. Henderson, linked to abstinence work, tolerates a poker scheme in St. Louis where two young wives exchange their husbands winnings. Each wife makes her husband give winnings to the other wife who then passes funds to Mrs. Henderson, enabling both to profit from their spouses.
In Muskogee Indian Territory Aug 14 experts discuss statehood liquor rules. Warwick Hough of St Louis says whiskey may be shipped from other states after statehood but not into the inhabited Oklahoma Territory. He notes ads for liquor wholesalers outside the territory will be unlawful once statehood takes effect.
Democratic rally in Ada draws a large crowd with a morning train influx and a midday barbecue. Speakers include Col Roy Hoffman Judge Furman Tom McKeown Nate Ratliff Jap Copeland Ed Latimer W A Durant T P Gore C Carter Fite McFerren Linebaugh and others as Ada Chamber band played Dixie and the tabernacle filled beyond capacity.
Evangelist C. T. Trimble delays the revival at the Christian church due to a misunderstanding and will begin in the first week of September. Exact date to be announced by the News later.
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