23 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
1
The readable text mentions Bay area context and a time fragment 72 NT Wen but lacks clear names or a complete event. It appears as an OCR garble with scattered phrases about access or closure and a local deadline without coherent details.
W T L Campbell rails against Beveridge plan and urges sticking with loyal allies. He argues the Omnibus Territorial Bill will pass, granting self government to Indian Territory, or face stalemate and no government if Beveridge delays. He warns against rushing into the Beveridge camp.
Oliver K Porterfield, two years in Ada before moving to Francis andova in mercantile pursuits, expected to marry Amy Dy ndser of Fé Srutth with commendations of character. Jno Gibbons, adjuster for German American Insurance Co, handled Voorhees House center fire claim. Ed M McCarty visited from Wanamucka.
Senator Bailey of Texas says he has received many letters from Oklahoma and Indian Territory urging statehood as one state. Senator Riley supports admitting Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico, while Bailey argues for two states rather than one to avoid Eastern advantage and a delayed omnibus plan.
A Crosby County correspondent reports oversized vegetables from Emma with a turnip weighing eight and a half pounds. The tale includes a prairie dog litter found inside another turnip and a surprising awakening on a cricket wagon.
The text lists numerous marriage licenses issued on December 22 between ages from 15 to 34 including G. F. Shirley to Gaelic Wright and others, plus a note about a delivery wagon driver arrested and fined for a mistaken belief about the wife being a cop. It mentions charity events, a failed charity group effort, and a fire accident injuring Fred Emerson’s daughter with clothing caught fire.
Mart Walsh Ike King and steward West depart for Little Rock to join Grover Cleveland who will ride a duck giant to Buzzard Bay. Also notes a bankruptcy entry and a gas payment dispute with a final settlement described as better than assets would allow. Mrs Nave Stewart has been ill this week.
The We C T U will give a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Collins New Year’s night. Everyone is invited to attend.
A garbled report describes a robbery with victim Mr Meadox and mentions Dr L M Does Flug St Louis and others. The text references a crime scene timing between unspecified hours, a witness list, and names of residents from Shawnee and Titusco. A marriage notice for Vv H Hyuman and Nora Bondage appears, with ministers and locations unclear.
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