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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1907

Page

3

Oklahoma Proclaims New State Debates Land and Rail Policies

The Oklahoma convention hears Governor-elect Haskell praise the constitution and urge citizens to settle in the new state. Led by Col. W. J. Vickery the postoffice inspector discusses a limited parcels post and federal support. Delegates from multiple states push reforms on land limits, school programs, and freight rates while planning to finalize surface land distribution for settlers.

Ale Eco Emet Congress Haskell Guthrie Oklahoma W. J. Vickery Postoffice Postoffice Department National Administration Coteman Martin, Musil Berton County Kan Musil William Reece Caddo County Ohio E.P. Dick Olathe Joshua Strang Marion Ind Federal Congress J.F. Ferguson Comapechie Kiowa and Comanche Indian Reservation Minnesota Sre Ageete Aire Eee Delites Saeko Ms. Harish Lee

Hartford Life claims paid in full on late Dr Coffey policy

The Hartford Life Insurance company fast tracked payment on the policy held by the late Dr Coffey, with claim processing described as prompt and complete. Additional text notes widespread booster efforts by The News to expand a weekly publication’s premiums and prizes program.

Hartford ‘Life Insurance Company Coffey

Cotton Trade Shifts As Ada Sees Long-Distance Cotton

Cotton men note Ada attracts more cot ton from afar this season than in years past. Before the MK T railway, wagons crowded Main street at night and cotton could be stepped between without touching ground. Railroads reduced long distance marketing, yet Ada receives substantial cotton from the Totoed and McGee country this year.

Ada Main Street McGee

Hartford Life Insurance Receipt Note 1907

Personal letter acknowledging a $1 000 payment on policy 297 307 held by Dr C F Coffey. The writer praises Hartford Life and endorses life insurance, noting a prior opposition to the policy. Ends with thanks and recommendation.

Stonewall, I Hartford ‘Life Hartford Conn C. F. Coffey Hartford Life Ao Coenen Sar Steel

Epidemic of home improvements sweeps local town

In the vicinity of West Fifteenth Street residents like D. B. Price, Aldrich, and D. J. Austin are completing extensive additions and embellishments to their homes. The scene resembles a town cover with upgrades underway.

Weat Fifteenth Street D. B. Price Aldrich D. J. Austin Anil

New Trial Granted After Three Years In Pen

Harrison Porter, who served three years and twenty five days of a life sentence for killing Dillard Wright, a full blood Indian, in Allen County, returns home after a reversal by the court of appeals. He showed exemplary prison conduct and trained as a stone cutter awaiting a new trial with a $2,500 bond. Officers Brents and Adams brought him back to Oklahoma.

U. 8 T. B. Brents Adams Harrison Porter U. Bi Pt “Taave Kans Court of Appeals Klling Dillard Wright Allen Country Turally Ie Offiers

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