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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
1
Frank A. Cestanian president of the Bank of Braggs and a leading Gienapool oil operator is sued by Rosie March for 000 damages. She accuses him of alienating her from her husband William Marsh whom she divorced in 1907 and of wrecking her life. She says they lived as man and wife after 1907.
Attorney General West rules the School Land Department cannot hire outside lawyers. He says only the attorney general may represent the state in legal matters, denying boards or officers authority to engage other attorneys. The Department has operated with independent counsel and plans to hire two title examiners. a law clerk works in the governor's office.
Stigler Oklahoma December 29 William Martin a Choctaw Indian surrendered to authorities admitting I just wanted to kill somebody for fatally slashing the throat of his riding companion William Fulsom another Choctaw Indian Both men had been drinking heavily and the attack occurred without warning as they rode together Martin is under arrest
Judge Hert denied bail to Col. Cooper Robin Cooper and John D. Sharp charged with the killing of Senator Carmack. The crime marked a historic event in Tennessee politics. The defendants were said to have confronted Carmack on a street in an apparent act connected to attacks he had made.
Tecumseh Oklahoma on December 29 announces a county contest inviting the town’s pretty girls to participate. The plan involves distributing posters and promoting community involvement as part of the event.
In Okfuskee Hughes district the certificate went to Homer Hurst of Holdenville after a Logan County court injunction. Warren's name was misspelled on ballots and the Republican committee sought to block delivery. The court ordered delivery to Warren. Hurst held the certificate briefly. Republicans plan to contest the seat.
Guthrie Oklahoma December 28 The Board of Prison Control abandons boarding convicts in county jails until a penitentiary is built. Prisoners will be moved to McAlester as fast as possible, likely in tents and stockades. total convicts 225 in state. about 500 remain in Kansas institution. Only three counties bid for keeping them at roughly 30 cents a day. Board declines Blaine County request for fifty convicts for road material tests. Governor Haskell names Attorney General West to Oklahoma committee aiding Kansas on the Lansing prison investigation. A Choctaw man is stabbed to death in Stigler.
Seismic shocks across Calabria to the Alps devastate towns in southern Italy and destroy Messina Sicily. Cantania flood by tidal wave. dozens killed and hundreds injured reported. Communications cut as landslides and wrecked rail lines hinder news.
A massive blast at 2 30 am in Enid Oklahoma shattered ground and alarms thousands. Night workers Chester Decker and Pearl Jones likely died in the fuel oil tank explosion caused by gas build up and a small lid being lifted to peek inside.
Attorney General West becomes fifth member of Oklahoma committee to investigate Lansing penitentiary joining William H. Murray J. P. Connors Senator Pat Goulding and Cullen of Savannah. The panel will meet the Kansas committee on December 30 to formalize the inquiry. West cautions real work will await legislative adjournment.
Fort Smith Ark December 29 A federal court decision declares a twelve mile by two mile strip along the Arkansas border as no man s land ceded from Indian Territory earlier to Arkansas for policing. Oklahoma claims the land. Arkansas taxes over twenty years ruled illegal. impacts include factories a bridge a water plant and homes.
Dec 28 Oklahoma City reports a state socialist convention debating women’s organization. A Vinita speaker praised female equality and intellect, urging women to lead propaganda with male support. A women‑led committee was formed to reach other women and promote socialism. Resolutions condemned Justice Wright’s prison sentences for labor leaders Gompers Morrison and Mitchell.
J C Terry employed at the cotton seed mill was caught in a conveyor last night. It took over an hour to extract him. The bone above his right ankle was fractured with torn flesh and ligaments. Dr Browall fears possible full recovery unless complications arise.
Prosecuting Attorney Wimbish presided at Stonewall yesterday over two assault and battery cases. Charley Campbell was convicted and sentenced to thirty days in jail and a $50 fine. Arthur Dickerson was also convicted and fined $5.
Tecumseh Oklahoma December 28 The southbound Santa Fe train struck a buggy near Brown demolishing it and instantly killing Mrs Anna Scott a well known Indian woman wife of John Scott who was in the buggy at the time after a bed with scarcely any injury
Enid Oklahoma December 23 George Voset aged 15 accidentally discharged a .32 caliber revolver wounding his 14 year old playmate Peter Regier near North Enid authorities report Regier was struck and transported for medical attention the incident is under investigation
Teachers arrive by train from multiple counties to Shawnee Oklahoma for the State Teachers Association meeting. Attendance is expected around 2500 at the first session while two presidency candidates Everhart and Abbott compete to succeed President Evans. Governor Haskell will not attend due to unknown reasons.
Caracas reports Juan Vicente Gomez officially recognized as president after a bloodless revolution. Gen Cristino Castro surrenders arms, including 6 008 rifles and 3 000 000 rounds, signaling full transfer of power and end of rival influence. Gomez pledges pro business policy and improved foreign relations.
In Muskogee a government update reports 5497 defendants named in suits to clear Indian land titles. 1440 cases have been dismissed or concluded, including quitclaim deeds. 1700 cases remain ongoing with 196 recommended for dismissal in the past week as work progresses.
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