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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
3
The article reports J. P. Lockwood resigning as republican county committeeman and supporting the constitution for Oklahoma statehood. It quotes his reasons to back its passage, criticizing Tulsa convention actions and urging voters to back ITS KNOWN FRIENDS for statehood. Also included are unrelated local notices and brief anecdotes.
The Muskogee Phoenix comments on Frantz and Haskell show fear over statehood if Frantz wins. The piece questions implications of backing a governor aligned with “vicious laws” and accuses the Republican party of coercive tactics and trust domination.
Colorado short line passenger train detonation attempt at St. Peter's home between Cripple Creek and Colorado Springs blows out windows in the rear car. Major McCarthy injured, dynamiters flee toward Denver as the sheriff pursues.
A Sioux Falls mother reports using Ballard's Horehound Syrup for five years to treat her children with coughs colds and bronchitis. The ad notes the product is sold at Ramsey's Drug Store and promotes it as a remedy to prevent pneumonia and pulmonary diseases.
Eastbound freight train ran into an open switch two miles east of Tulsa. Engineer W. O. Pelham of Monatt Missouri escaped with painful injuries by jumping through the cab window. Eight cars wrecked and traffic was blocked for hours. Pelham was sent home this afternoon.
A cursory notice advocates White's Cream Vermifuge as a cure for hunger cries in children. It claims worm infestation prevents food absorption and promises immediate improvement after use. The tone imitates a period advertisement for a patent medicine.
Guthrie reports Ardmere has a population of 8,749, up 3,068 from 1900. Ward totals: First 2,791, Second 2,175, Third 1,315, Fourth 2,468. The 54 percent rise reflects federal census data released today.
Ada voters were told Hon. Chas West Democrat candidate for attorney general would speak Monday but the plan failed due to a mis take. Pontotoc notes the repeated disappointment as West remains the trusted reformer to vote for despite absent appearances.
A garbled testimonial from John Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana touts Dr Kings New Life Pills. The ad asserts lasting satisfaction and broad appeal while naming guarantors M Ramsey and F Z Holley as backers.
Democrats allege Republicans are importing Black workers from Kansas Missouri Arkansas and Tennessee for election impact. At Agra Lincoln County more than 25 negroes were brought in as section employees last week with more en route. Tulsa and other points report free transport and promises of steady jobs in the new territory.
An old advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a positive cure for rheumatism and related ailments. It quotes Mr. I. T. Boggy of Willow Point Texas praising it as the best all around liniment he has used.
Sylvester Morris a longtime Tulsa resident was shot and killed at 10 oclock last night in Tulsa Indian Territory likely by Deputy U S Marshal Wilson who mistook Morris for a bootlegger.
Mrs J B Johnston of Linton Mississippi recounts three doctors failing to help her sick child. After using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy the child improved within hours and regained health, prompting strong endorsement.
News agency reports Hearst pledges $190 000 to striking telegraph operators while Tammany Hall adds 25 000 with option for a further 25 000. Funds to support the Commercial Telegraphers Union reflect strong New York civic backing during the dispute.
A Lucama manufacturer named A Fertwell recounts his experience after taking less than three bottles of Electric Bitters. He claims relief from Bright's disease in the diabetes stage and liver and bladder troubles, believing a permanent cure is near. Sold at local drugstores for 50 cents.
A New York school registration reveals a girl’s father works as a worm eater in an antique scam. He bores imitation worm holes in bogus furniture to fool dealers into claiming genuine age.
I have used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in my family for five years and have recommended it to many in York county, never known it to fail or miss a cure. S. Jemison Spring Grove York County Pa. Ben Mitchell jailed for petty larceny after teases J C Cates watch at Stonewall sentenced to 80 days in Ardmere.
After a city parade and speeches by new and old officers, the first joint Confederate veterans reunion closed in South McAlester. Resolutions opposed immediate town unification until statehood. Oklahoma division favored immediate union. Dr D F Haley was chosen major general commanding the Indian Territory division to succeed John W Jordan. General Brant Kirk empowered to form a five member committee from both divisions across five locales.
Mr. Fletcher recalls a downtown pursuit in which a woman followed a man for ten blocks to read a red placard on his back. The notice promised a dental treatment on Sixth Avenue. The tale, as reported by the New York Press, ends with Mrs. Fletcher asking what it said.
The Shawnee Herald quotes the idea that the first Oklahoma governor, under President Roosevelt, will be chosen by a democratic legislature to implement a people’s constitution. It predicts the governor will serve all citizens, not a party, and uphold welfare for all in the state.
The notice promotes DeWitt kidney and bladder pills for backache and weak kidneys and DeWitt Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. Crescent Drug Store sells both items. A marriage license issued to Lee Miller 25 and Mollie Kinnett 17 in Roff is noted.
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