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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
7
A Texas Oklahoma bulletin urges farmers to uproot and burn cotton plants to wipe out boll weevils. With extreme heat killing weevils on contact, the piece argues early picking and complete destruction of plants by mid September could wipe out the pest for next year.
A New York dispatch claims J Pierpont Morgan advised King Edward to invest in United States Steel stock, profiting the king by over a million dollars as steel stocks rise. The piece links Morgan to broader trusts and tariff debates, warning US steel aims to expand influence in Europe and predict continued profits.
President Taft will visit Mexican territory on October 16 to meet President Diaz in El Paso and Ciudad Juarez. Mexican Ambassador Francisco De Leon Baraca delivered Diaz’s message. details to be arranged. Security measures include U S troops at El Paso and Mexican troops at Juarez amid civil strife and fears of disorder.
Rev Earnhardt reports rapid progress at the revival meeting at Fitzhugh ten miles NW of Ada. The church welcomes conversions at every gathering and anticipates great things on Sunday as men women boys and girls join in prayer for an old time revival of religion.
Tupelo work on the Gulf Road advances with track laid up to nine miles north of the city. The M O and G and O C will erect a Union Station at Tupelo, with the depot site graded last week. Bridge work remains north toward Ford City and track laying will push toward Durant.
Futures closed with New York down 18 to 24 points and New Orleans down 15 to 19 points. Spot middling prices: Galveston 12 1 4 cents, New Orleans 12 3 16 cents, New York 12.65 cents. Port receipts: Galveston 1337 bales, New Orleans 2357, US ports 2522, last year 11600. Estimated receipts today: Galveston 1000 to 2000, New Orleans 60 to 150 bales.
Governor Charles N. Haskell visited Muskogee and declared plans to pursue charges against United States Attorney Gregg and Special Prosecutor Bush. He said the petition would be advanced beyond its use to quash indictments and promised to punish the officials, calling them scroundrels. Miss Violet of Luxora, Ark., arrived to visit Miss Mattie Weevman.
Chief Forester Pinchot won unanimous applause in Denver for advocating Roosevelt conservation policies as a practical business plan. He praised Roosevelt and thanked Thos F. Walsh who introduced him as a patriotic American aiding the country.
Officers of the Oklahoma Farmers Union were elected in Shawnee on August 20 with A. J. West chosen as president for a third term. The body adopted resolutions urging legislative support for creators, opposing constitutional amendments, and forming cooperative grain and broom corn storage networks. The meeting praised harmony and planned stronger union-labor cooperation.
Washington reports the Interior Department plans a thorough probe into Oklahoma oil pipeline companies accused of dominating local operators. Officials claim dummies control wells, driving prices down and robbing Indian allottees of royalties totaling about 2 million dollars annually, while state residents face widespread hardship.
A north wind cooled the morning at Roff as 2000 to 4000 residents and visitors gathered for a picnic. State Senator W. M. Franklin spoke on issues of the day while a baseball game saw Roff defeat Mill Creek 6 to 5.
Governor Haskell stated he would enforce all state laws regarding the proposed prize fight at the 101 Ranch after The 101 Ranch gang pressed to host the world championship bout between Jefferies and Johnson.
In Muskogee Oklahoma Aug 20 a brutal assault on Mrs. Jeff Ratliff occurred at her home four miles east of the city. An unknown negro entered the home demanded food, knocked her down and beat her before fleeing. Five shots from a revolver failed to stop him. Posse men searched the countryside as reports said the assailant appeared insane and lynching fears grow.
Investigating details show two brothers from Texas and a half-brother Mr Turner from Sulphur arrived after learning of the couple Jack Thompson and his wife’s deaths near Chickasha. None had been told of their sibling's death until last Sunday, heightening the case's mystery.
Guthrie Aug 21 Amber Mead the imitation beer of the Kansas City Breweries company has been declared an intoxicating drink by Superior Judge Joel M Sandhii of Guthrie and selling it found guilty of violating the prohibitory laws of the state.
The State Board of Public Affairs is non partisan and essential to handle state business. It will buy supplies for institutions, manage construction and repairs, and oversee state buildings and official stationery. About one million dollars will be spent normally, with another million four hundred thousand for new buildings this year. The board supersedes several others and uses legislative appropriations only after approvals. The governor calls it practical, economical governance and cites ongoing Ada visiting reporters from Francis Wigwam.
A Petersburg reader praises Ada Indiana for rapid growth from a rural settlement to a vibrant town with public parks churches and sidewalks. The letter extols Ada News as a loyal public servant and notes strong community spirit and readiness to welcome investors.
From Thursday's Daily Tom Birdwell, previously convicted of murder and sentenced to ten years, was turned in by his bondsmen on the morning report. He had been released on a $5,000 bond on August 14, but the bondsmen again failed and he is back in jail awaiting further disposition.
A promotional notice claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh through constitutional treatment. It asserts the remedy acts on the blood and mucous surfaces and offers a $100 reward for any uns cured case. Includes testimonials and pricing for the cure and Hall's Pills for constipation.
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