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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
4
C A Powers W S Kerr and H Woodard are identified as County Clerk figures in a local government list. The document names these officials together, indicating their roles within the county administration.
The piece notes unusual cool days in August and rising interest in a name contest linked to a broader election. It highlights returning to school, preparations for children, and a looming election with less than ten weeks to elect a delegate, urging readers to take action.
The article announces a local proclamation renaming the upcoming Thursday as Bryan Homecoming Day in addition to its traditional Thanksgiving Day status. It emphasizes civic pride and a special observance for the Bryan community.
A call to back the Ada Public schools and its teachers with steady patron backing. Advocates urge patrons to stand by educators to improve classroom performance and student outcomes.
Residents including every man woman and child pledge to vote for increased water supply to boost business and prosperity in Ada, promising more people, more commerce, and greater financial power.
In Shawnee Oklahoma on August 29 the gerrymander attempt to create a single Republican district failed. A district including Shawnee wards Tecumseh Earlboro and nearby areas would be Republican but widespread African American voters will not back the bosses. They plan to nominate their own candidate and vote solidly. Many Republicans oppose the gerrymander.
The Republican Territorial committee in South McAlester I T approved Oct 9 as the district convention date to nominate for the constitutional convention. Grant Victor was named to lead amalgamation talks with Oklahoma and to form finance, speakers, platform, and press bureaus. Col. William Busby to chair the finance committee.
Fragmentary notice mentions a man, Baton Tage, Capone, deaths, and a sale by G. Meen Vv druggist. Information is unreadable and not coherent for a full event or person.
A strong movement among farmers aims to persuade Homer Williams, noted Farmers' Unionist and model farmer, to seek the Democratic nomination for delegate to the constitutional convention. He is described as a gentleman with broad interest in fellow men and as a fluent speaker.
Henry Clews quotes a bulletin listing crop forecasts for 2.7 billion bushels of corn, 722 million wheat, and 11 million cotton bales, and notes United States Steel Corp net profit of 40 million dollars in the last quarter. It also mentions a 460 pound, 73 inch waist man dying in Aconia Illinois and a Texas birth of six blackies, concluding with a boastful "What a country What a people."
The 25th colored infantry arrived at Fort Reno from Brownsville Texas following army orders. Troopers may not visit El Reno without a pass as of today. The camp is quiet tonight.
New Haven Aug 28 Bryan declines President Mellen’s offer of a private car for the trip from New York to New Haven. He states in a letter he will pay his fare and ride as usual, saying it would not be wise to accept railroad favors.
A heavy earthquake shock hit Valparaiso but caused no damage. Prominent citizens gathered at the Mercurio building hall to discuss plans for rebuilding the city with President Elect Montt in attendance.
A letter from FW Devoe & Co argues lead-and-oil paint is inferior and wastes space. It claims Devoe paint lasts and covers better, citing a customer who swapped 40 gallons and retained coverage. The firm urges repaint every three years and emphasizes zinc in the lead base.
South McAlester records a rally for the Coal Belt Democrats as Krebs hosts a big party on the 20th. Democrats from across the state plan to attend with speeches and political appearances anticipated.
KR Wheeler announces he has accepted a position with the O. B. Weaver Fire Insurance agency and asks friends to patronize the firm. He claims it represents the strongest company in the world and other safe insurers.
Oklahoma City reports Republicans waver over school integration and separate coaches for whites and blacks. Clarence Douglas of Muskogee urges party unity behind the nominee, while papers like the Oklahoma Post oppose mixed schooling. A prominent Black leader condemns leveraging Negro votes for office and demands equality in education.
Osage allotting commission formed in Pawhuska Oklahoma and starts work expected to extend over three years with three land selections per Osage head totaling 780 acres plus surplus. The council lists 281 Omahas suspected of fraud and contests will delay proceedings while surveying and verification proceed.
A Washington dispatch reports Francis E. Leupp recommends sealed bids for selling Southwest Oklahoma Indian pasture lands but land officials doubt adoption due to time limits. They favor public auctions, with rules prepared and Hitchcock said to back auctions. decision soon after. Oklahoma Central railroad offices move from Lehigh to Purcell.
Michigan City reports the body of James Blackwood the oldest state prison inmate is sent to Valparaiso College for dissection after dying in prison hospital following 18 years behind bars. Blackwood died after a 1887 Clay county murder. his son in Texas was notified but did not reply.
In Corbeil France a dust raising chauffeur was tried over a cyclist death after his auto cloud blinded the rider. The second car was fined 200 and ordered to pay compensation, while the first driver was acquitted and awarded 40 for wrongful prosecution. the ruling was appealed.
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