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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
1
Chief Culver arrests Horace Stayton described as a supposed bad man. The report notes Stayton as having a fine record and references a 38 coil detail, reflecting a period crime claim without graphic specifics.
A batch of warranty deeds shows transfers from Henry Blue to Thomas Ryan and others across Ada and Stonewall areas for amounts ranging up to 1050. Norman Mack, Democratic National Committee chair, predicted an optimistic future, saying the party is stronger and a Washington HQ will open after holidays.
Gov Haskell backs a federal libel reform offering civil redress where the plaintiff resides and the libelous language was published. He argues service could be made outside the District of Columbia to reach distant citizens. He notes Roosevelt's letters suggested service could be accepted anywhere.
Dr. Gid Breco, released from Lansing Kansas prison and now en route to Guthrie, describes the water cure and other brutal punishments he witnessed. He lists specific cases including Roger Roe and notes brutal treatment, while also criticizing prison food. The piece shifts to Oklahoma agricultural notes on diversified farming, cotton and corn counties, and Nowata's oil region.
The committee leader stated there is no probability of William J. Bryan seeking the 1912 nomination. He added the national committee will meet its obligations, paying legitimate bills within fifteen days after the election, with any new valid bills subsequently paid.
Muskogee Oklahoma December 18. County Attorney Crump announces a strict law enforcement campaign to curb saloons. A series of raids is underway and the city is dry tonight.
Guthrie Oklahoma officials release figures showing a large corn crop surpassing cotton in value. Cotton acreage stands at 1,610,453 with a crop value down sharply from prior years, disputing the idea that the state is predominantly a cotton-raising region.
Dalton directs a reenactment of the 1892 Dalton raid in Coffeyville for a film company. About 2000 feet of footage was shot with four actors chosen to resemble his brothers and two companions. Scenes include breakfast by Onion Creek, target egg shooting, a chase, and bank robberies staged in theater interiors.
Cherokee Oklahoma December 19 reports Alfalfa County once part of Woods now excels in alfalfa output. The fertile soil and heavy sub irrigation support the crop, with the first alfalfa field planted thirteen years ago. Now alfalfa is a staple crop in the county.
Vice President J Vincente Gomez installs a new cabinet replacing Dr Jose de Jesus Paul and Baldo, with Gen Olivares to command the war ministry. The reshuffle reflects factions in the state and reshaped leadership amid Venezuela's political upheaval. A separate note from Washington reports the battleship Maine on a cruise with no official destination disclosed, amid unspecified regional tensions and limited U.S. representation.
The Textbook Commission orders at cost take up of all current textbooks by the state and Oklahoma dealers. Book firms will reduce stock by returning unused books to schools and honoring arithmetical contracts. The agreement aims to prevent dealer losses and clear shelves in Guthrie and beyond.
Ninety million dollars in Ada bonds sold for par and accrued interest with eighty one thousand five hundred for public improvements in Ada and seventeen thousand five hundred for debt service. Bolger & Co of Chicago bought the bonds, E D Blanton of Gainesville Texas handled the deal. The improvements include a public sanitary main water extensions street and park work and city hall and the sale concludes preliminary steps before project work begins.
Chief Justice Williams and Jack Love of the state leasing board refused to sign a Guthrie businessmen contract to lease a new convention hall for five years. They argued the state cannot bind itself to remain in Guthrie that long and urged an amendment allowing surrender at any time. The decision robs Guthrie of a major capital move as Governor Haskell had signaled support.
The Oklahoma story reports Grundy Callahan, who had allegedly killed two men prior, shot Arthur Seabolt near Roff after moving into Seabolt’s ranch. Seabolt was unloading mule teams when Callahan arrived seeking onions left on the allotment. Two eye witnesses described Seabolt’s surprise and Callahan’s arrival. Seabolt’s wife is a step-daughter of Callahan through complicated family ties.
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