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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
8
Atoka Oklahoma Territory August 15 1906 report says mine No 12 of the Southwestern Developing Company Coalgate has sprung a leak jeopardizing further development. The shut down would put over seven men out of work and the mine was noted as the best coal mine in Coalgate recently completed.
The Indian Territory districting board appointed by the President finished work on the eastern part of the new state. They will report soon to the Oklahoma governor and the Chief Justice, who will issue an election proclamation for delegates to the constitutional convention.
The Oklahoma board will report to Governor Frantz and Judge Clayton. Clayton will travel to Guthrie Friday to draft a proclamation for apm elections, to be published likely Monday. Indian Territory boards will appoint election commissioners in each district, with one commissioner per district who names judges and clerks. At least 600 voting precincts across 55 districts are planned. Ballots, ballot boxes, and booths will be distributed via districting commissioners who also act as canvassing boards. The election aims to select-
Delegates to the constitutional convention will redraw district lines and publication of a district description will follow. A local draughtsman firm will produce colored maps, with the map ready shortly after proclamation. Twenty eight districts lie north of the Canadian river and twenty seven south. Republicans forecast eighteen northern districts as Republican. Democrats say the board cannot show a normal Republican majority in a majority of districts.
The Indian Territory division of the A. H. T. A. will hold a session in Ada on the fourth Wednesday in October. A district association meeting is planned here September 1 to prepare. C. S. Owens, vice president, left yesterday for a state constitutional committee meeting. The Ada state association gathering is expected to be a big affair with the city hosting dignitaries and visitors.
In Marietta Indian Territory on August 14, the murder of Dr. Graham of Holder killed about a month earlier by Ben Steward was avenged as unknown assailants shot Steward from ambush, killing him instantly. Cal Steward, brother of the slain man, escaped by fleeing on his horse.
The report notes a threat made weeks ago on a Frisco train against two Ada prominent citizens. Police investigated the incident, naming the first party involved as a key figure in the case.
Ardmore Oklahoma Territory August 18 The grand chapter Order of Eastern Star of Indian Territory closed a successful two days meeting here today. The matter of consolidating with Oklahoma was referred to a committee which will confer with a like committee from Oklahoma. South McAlester was selected as the next meeting place.
W W Norton of the warehouse committee announces over 400 dollars raised by area businessmen. Merchants donated ground and contributed cash and a keg of nails. The project cost is set at 1600 dollars with construction to begin soon. Norton aims to reach eight hundred dollars in a few days.
The Ada Commercial Club and road overseers map repairs using lumber and culverts. Reports cover bridges from Ahloso to Rock Creek, Sandy, Blackburn, and J. Chapman's road, with costs and materials listed. A three-member committee will seek funds while farmers prepare to begin work next week to ensure cotton to Ada once markets open.
In Muskogee Oklahoma Territory on August 18 the Republican district board drew lines to concentrate votes, creating a Negro heavy western constitutional district. They fear Negro unity could yield Cornelius J. Jones a Negro lawyer and credible candidate might win the nomination, while whites debate strategy. Voters are expected to approve additional water bonds.
Reports from New York describe Valparaiso as badly damaged by an earthquake with fires burning across the city. casualties cited vary while communication to South American points is limited via Lisbon. The Chilean port city, a major western coast hub, houses a diverse foreign community and vital steamship lines.
The Katwowah Indians closed their annual gathering at Bug Tuckers Springs north of Tahlequah after four days with over 2000 attendees. Deliberations were conducted in Cherokee and covered present day politics while stressing dignity and businesslike conduct. Dave Muskrat and other leaders spoke as part of the discussion.
Shawnee Oklahoma August 18 The Katy plans new fast trains on the Shawnee division to serve travel from a swift main line service between St Louis Kansas City and Galveston. Aimed schedule would run from Kansas City about 7 30 p m and from St Louis about 8 15 p m with Parsons as a connection point. Complete timetable changes depend on re arranging other services and improvements from Parsons southwest. Water to burn.
City work crews build a broad substantial bridge just beyond the Katy railroad crossing on Main Street. Residents note the project as a much needed improvement.
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