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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
1
The defendant pled not guilty by insanity and the court committed him to an in sane asylum after proceedings. Authorities stated the decision rests on a declaration of mental culpability and safety concerns.
Harry Kendall Thaw was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the Stanford White killing and committed to the Matteawan State Hospital for the criminally insane. The verdict followed 25 hours of deliberation and Thaw’s protest of sanity, ending with his transfer from the Tombs to the Hudson Valley asylum.
In Muskogee on February 1 S G Victor chairman of the republican Third congressional committee told a group in the Turner hotel lobby that C N Haskell is a stronger man than William Jennings Bryan as a presidential candidate. He added the remark was his neutral opinion not a political pledge. Haskell supporters reacted with enthusiasm as the statement spread.
Mrs Elizabeth Custer widow of Gen George Custer announces a memorial in Bronzville New York a home for ambitious girls She will act as chaperon while fees will be charged to fund facilities Building starts this spring to provide school access The Ada district signs reach sixty with few dissenters boosting tax base and district prosperity
Fire in Atoka Oklahoma destroyed the county courthouse and all records. The 100 by 80 foot building formerly housed a federal court and later county offices. Estimated losses include building at 3 000 dollars and contents at 17 000 dollars. The first floor housed a general store and the Rainey and Farmer law firm occupied rooms.
Congressman Carter urges readers to flood mail with letters in support of favorable action. The text lists the Indian Affairs Committee members led by James Sherman and notes Carlton Weaver’s reliance on C. D. Carter for a bill removing restrictions. The News believes the Indian will perform well at the capital city as indicated by a letter starting Dear Sir Herewith I hand you a.
In Guthrie on January 31 1908 Senator Roddie of Ada denounces G A R circulars sent to Oklahoma legislature members. He publishes his letter to editor Otis B Weaver accompanies the full speech condemning the old Confederate soldier remarks and pledging to remain in public service.
Senator Roddie denounces a G A R circular opposing a Confederate pension measure. He defends Confederate soldiers as true citizens, criticizes the terms rebels and Cherokees in the text, and denounces the circular as unworthy and insulting to Southern veterans and their families.
Clyde Lisman, Senator Gore's appointee to West Point, is seriously ill and likely unable to report for examinations. If he can travel he will go to West Point on February 23. Lisman spent last summer in Ada with his uncle G M Ramsey, the local druggist, and his friends here celebrate his appointment.
Guthrie Oklahoma February 3 Chief Justice Williams of the Oklahoma Supreme Court holds that selling liquor in violation of the prohibition is a misdemeanor and imprisonment means the county jail not the penitentiary The provision is valid and self enforcing The ruling sends a man convicted at Chickasha to the county jail for thirty days and a $50 fine.
The Ada school board voted unanimously to attach parts of District No 19 to the City of Ada for school purposes, with one absent member. The resolution makes the territory an inseparable part of the Ada school district from that date, reflecting strong interest from nearby residents in joining the district.
The regular council session saw all present except ill E W Hardin. Bills totaling 444.50 were approved while the Ada Electric and Gas Co bill for 281.50 faced settlement disputes and a 110.00 charge covered eleven lights. W D Sutton to review January reservoir current and land purchases beside the reservoir extended. Fire Wagon contract awarded to E S Collins at 50.00 monthly. L L Johnson resigned as water works chief. W H Markham elected to fill the vacancy. Tax relief request by B E Flemming denied.
A mob of gunmen ambushed the royal carriage in Lisbon near Prado do Comercio injuring Crown Prince Luiz Philippe and wounding Emanuel while King Carlos and the prince died from their wounds. Queen Amelia shielded the prince as police killed three attackers and a palace guard protected the scene.
Ada Oklahoma February 1 1908 resolutions adopted by Wm L Byrd Camp No 1545 U C V commend Senator Roddie for his loyalty to old soldiers and urge support to pass the pension measure copies to local papers and Senator Roddie signed by committee members Castleberry Hall Lawrence Roddie Norell L L Johnson resigns water works post to join Brown Shoe Co as traveling salesman.
Wil Rea of Roff faced trial for unlawfully disposing of liquor. The jury fined him 500 dollars and sentenced him to 90 days in the county jail. The defense appealed and the defendant was released on bond awaiting appeal procedures.
Lawton Oklahoma February 4 Postmaster Joe T White president of the state association of second and third class postmasters issues a call for a convention to be held in Oklahoma City on March 12.
Chicago preacher Rev. C Dix of the Moody church told about a thousand listeners that President Roosevelt s latest message to Congress is among the greatest sermons ever written He compared Roosevelt to John the Baptist as a precursor of a new and purer life for the nation and world
Ada watchers report a rapid population uptick with a rare arrival described as a ten pound gentleman at W. W. Eaton's. The note signals ongoing growth in the town.
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