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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
5
Waterworks a Paying Investment for Dallas Water System
The proposal to extend Byrd's Mill would require 13500 annually for interest and sinking fund on 150000 borrowed. May and Little offer 7000 toward pumping costs, leaving 6500 to tax. An increase in users should cover this. Dallas water receipts last year exceeded 200000 with 85000 in operating expenses, leaving a strong balance for the water fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd’s
Little
Dallas
Byrd's Mill extension gains support in community vote
The editorial reflects on life virtues and civic duty while endorsing the Byrd's Mill water project. It argues towns bear water filtration costs, urges prudent bonded debt, and praises Col. J. Plavius while stressing reasoned public decisions and broad community benefit.
Bootlegger Crackdown Sweeps Across Oklahoma Statewide
Reports from every quarter describe crackdowns on bootleggers as law and order leagues form and rewards rise. Beaver offers 50 dollars per bootlegger conviction while Oklahoma City police tighten controls. The piece also notes high court savings from not overtaxing and critiques the Texas appellate system versus Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Oklahoma City
Criminal Court of Appeals
Appellate Court of Texas
Court of Oklahoma
Proposal to form Snakes-in-the-Grass order spotted
A writer notes the idea of organizing a clandestine group dubbed Snakes-in-the-Grass, arguing that many secret handlers already act freely and deserve formal structure. The suggestion frames the concept as a new organization.
Legislature Names Anthony Speaker and Thom Senate President
The legislature organized with Anthony elected as Speaker and Thom selected as President Pro Tempore of the Senate, establishing leadership for the new session.
Oklahoma House Chooses Speaker Amid Extra Session Move
Oklahoma City November 28. The house convened with nearly full membership and one vacancy from Logan county. Governor's proclamation for an extra session read, oath administered, and Speaker selection began with Stump Ash nominating W B Anthony. A roll vote favored concurring with the governor to meet in Oklahoma City, then Anthony defeated Watrous 79 to 26 for speaker. Senate elected pro tempore Elmer Thomas secretary Madden Miller and sergeant at arms F J Etter. adjourned to 4 pm for concurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Logan County
Roy Williams
Lawton
Election Board
A. M. Munden
Superior Court
Stump Ashby
W. B. Anthony
Marlow
C. F. Barrett
Shawnee
Bill Durant
Guthrie
J. H. Maxey
Charles
Lincoln County
Clark
Pawnee
Eugene Watrous
Garfield
Anthony
Watrous
Senate
Elmer Thomas
Madden Miller
Cheyenne
F. J. Etter
Ada
Roddie
Alen
Jno. Crawford
House
Forced to Sell Out and Ada Firm Withdraws
Gubin and Barack withdraw from Ada, praised for a strong Pontotoc county reputation. Tax payments rise with daily collections of 400 to 500 dollars. Mortgages released set a record pace of 50 to 75 per day, with many more to come as people hold release orders. Hunters return from a 16 day trip near Stringtown with four deer a dozen turkeys and ample fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gubin & Barack
Ada
Pontotoc County
Register of Deeds
Hargis
Geo. Erwin
Lice Daggs
Jim Whitaker
Bob Ferguson
Henry Stuckey
Stringtown
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News Publishing and Printing Co
Weaver-Masonic Block
12Th and Broadway Streets
Otis B. Weaver
Mollie Jernigan - Lee-Treas
Byron Norrell
A. B. Yeager
ADA Evening News
ADA Weekly News
Prenat Union
Yilabel
Waterworks
Wapamucka Press
Byrd’s Mill
Criminal Court of
Oklahoma
Lynch
Byrd's Mill
Col. J. Plavius
Caccandra
Troy
Dascomb- Daniels Lumber Co
Irvin, Wymore
Mgr
Legislature
Thomas
Haskell
Frisco
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Spero-Michael & Son
Widow Jones
Boston
John B. Stetson
Knox
Manhattan
W. L. Douglas, Burt & Packard
Hanan & Sons
Carhartt
HART, SCHAFFNER & + MARX CLOTHES
Hunters
Montgomery Ward & Co
Cataloone
Chicago
Kansas City
Campbell
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