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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
1
Reports indicate extensive damage in Boston from a storm and tidal surge, with losses rising into the millions by late dispatches. Officials assess coastal flooding, property damage, and recovery efforts underway across affected districts.
Reported storm toll and city impacts from a severe late December storm. Philadelphia endured losses and service disruptions while New York escaped the worst and Washington delayed a presidential engagement due to travel and safety concerns.
Belaya asserts he has not relinquished the presidency and remains in power. He rejects claims of resignation and pledges to continue governing, fueling ongoing political tension amid domestic and international scrutiny.
Cordoba Mexico December 28 José Santos Zelaya told AP he remains head of the Nicaraguan government and that Madriz is only provisional. He showed papers with seals as proof and noted the Guerrero and Mexican flags at masthead. He denies large wealth, says about two million dollars, mostly in government bonds. He claims a personal loan of 50 000 dollars on the Emery claim was his own money and was never repaid to the treasury. A vote of thanks was tendered officially before he left for Mexico City.
Nine employees of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad shops in Arbondale Pa. have been discharged for weighing less than 150 pounds. It is expected more workers under weight will lose jobs on January first. The company says the limit aims to ensure the physical strength required for daily work.
Edward C. Brown, a retired New York sea captain, rests in a Brooklyn hospital after his twenty third surgical procedure in five years. He notes he has grown accustomed to operations, with past surgeries including appendectomy, cataract removal, and kidney removal.
U G Winn declares rumors of his withdrawal from the Ada postmaster race are false. He says he intends to finish the contest and remain in the race until the appointment is made.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Mallet articulated locomotives for the Southern Pacific are built with the tender attached to the pilot and run backward. The oil burner engines number fifteen and include a bumper supporting a stub pilot and pilot coupler under the cab. The enclosed cab has sliding windows and side-door entry for engineers on the right side.
Wednesday's Daily Miss Marie Metcalf and Mr. John Patcher wed in Hoenville on Monday, surprising many friends. Patcher returned to the cid that evening while Mrs. Patcher visited Okmulgee briefly. The couple, well known in Ada society, receive many congratulations.
The examining trial of Dr. C. A. Stewart for the Christmas Eve death of D. T. Gray at Allen began at ten o clock with County Attorney Wimbish leading the prosecution. Three witnesses testified in the forenoon including Jim Story James Norman and Dr Meams with further testimony about the shooting and body examination.
Large group of Ada instructors and East Central normal students traveled to Oklahoma City for the three day Oklahoma Teachers Association session. A notable plan discussed would create a civil service system for teachers, granting permanent placement after three years of certified service and protecting salaries and job security except for just cause.
President Taft, after cabinet talks, will send a single special message to Congress next week proposing amendments to the interstate commerce and Sherman antitrust laws. He will also address federal licenses for corporations, noting the message should be read January 5 as Congress reopens January 4. Some leaders urged delay pending the Standard Oil decision, but Taft plans to proceed.
Mrs William J Ehlen, famed for her long blonde hair in St Louis, was knocked unconscious and had five feet of hair chopped off by an unknown attacker as she left her home for church. The incident marked the third such attack in two weeks, with prior approaches offering money to cut her hair. The 28 year old woman remains serious.
Secretary Wilson directs special agents into fifty cities to compare retail and wholesale prices of meats and other foods. He seeks to determine who profits at the consumer’s expense and plans to expand the inquiry to butter eggs milk and produce. He doubts farmers alone bear the high cost of living.
J. W. Beard leads the contest for the Adacccdaanaanian title amid expectations of a strong field. Mention of Studebeket and Spri de to W. C. Rollow hints at rival bids and local political maneuvering.
Andy Jones of Fitzhugh said Ben Hyden, son-in-law of Stratford, was shot Monday morning by Fred Gabbard. Hyden injured in chin and neck exit. both Hyden and Gabbard reported badly wounded as of yesterday.
New York December 29 Chinese Minister Wu Ting Fang says China is eager for railroads but prefers to do the work domestically. He notes the policy of China for the Chinese and the need for thousands of railroads, hindered by lack of funds and experience.
The Police Judge Powers court saw no Christmas cases Friday or Saturday as the city remained peaceful with little street traffic and many residents staying home or visiting others.
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