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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
3
In Constantinople the Stamboul area suffered a major fire driven by a powerful wind, sweeping for six hours and leaving Gre remains burning at nightfall. The district houses mosques bathhouses and offices within ancient walls, with many wooden structures and brick sections amid the smoky spectacle.
The arrangements committee in Indianapolis prepares for the notification meeting of J. W. Kern the Democratic candidate for vice president at the Coliseum State Fair Grounds Tuesday afternoon. Today's final prep covers a simple program with arrivals from Chicago by W. Bryan N. E. Mack James T. Lloyd and other committee members.
A military inquiry under Lieut. Col. Chipperfield's 1st Cavalry hands over findings to the state attorney, alleging arson by a former Springfield police official. Convictions appear likely once evidence is presented to the grand jury. Separate items promote Man Zan Pile Remedy and Dr Shoop Health Coffee amid street paving debates and Ada’s asphaltum sources.
Promises direct action on kidneys to ease backache and bladder trouble. Sale note states trial price one dollar and guaranteed relief after a dose. Sold by Gwin Mays Co.
Gov Haskell and Dennis T Flynn republican Senate nominee will debate at a Marietta picnic on August 27. The event aims to discuss state and national politics with time split between the two speakers as Marietta committees prepare for wide local interest.
Mrs Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine says she uses Dr King's New Life Pills as a laxative because they are good and effective without fuss. The pills are sold by F Y Holley and G M in the area.
Herman Ridder publisher of the New York Staats toing reported sentiment on the Pacific Coast and far west favors Bryan based on personal contact with the people. He said the reaction here is strongly favorable and predicts Bryan will sweep the coast.
Public notice warns that many soothing syrups and medicines branded for babies may contain opium or narcotics. It states McGee's Baby Elixir contains no morphine or narcotics and is marketed as a safe cure for disordered stomachs and fretfulness in infants. Sold by G. M. Rammey.
A man in Little Rock Arkansas reportedly shot his wife with a shotgun after an argument. The first shot hit the knee as she ran, the second in the back felled her, and a third was fired at her neck. He fled into the woods pursued by a posse. The motive remains unknown. Pinutes for the Kidneys 30 day trial $1.00 guaranteed.
The Oklahoma Farmers' Union annual meeting in Shawnee elected William Garrison Grant Cousty as president and Freeman R. Smith of Pittsburg County as vice president. W. J. Hin of McIntosh County was chosen chaplain, W. J. Crawford of Comanche County chaplain lecturer and organizer, and Frank Scott of Haskell County doorkeeper. A local ad promotes Dr. Shoop's Restorative for stomach and organ support, sold by G. M. Ramsey.
Letters flood in to Roy E. Linford president of the School Land Preservation League as members urge opposing school lessees who want to sell lands. Stafford reports offers of financial aid from supporters while the state committee forms and county meetings set the pace for action within a week.
The Pon Totee County Democratic Committee is called to meet at Ade on August 2 at 2 pm to appoint their committee members.
William D. Haywood of Idaho and Colorado spoke to an estimated crowd of about 5000 in Coalgate yesterday afternoon. The event drew attendees from nearby areas as part of a regional gathering.
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