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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1908

Page

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Oklahoma Prohibition Enactment Debate at Capitol

Guthrie Ok Feb 17 The joint committee on prohibition enforcement aims to file final reports by week’s end with a bill closely mirroring the original measure. Dispensary provisions would regulate liquor sales through state agents only. Drugstore sales under state direction were rejected in the house. The bill may face a statewide referendum.

Guthrie Muskogee Thomas Senate Williams Oklahoma House Taylor Eggerman Wynne Tonkawa Preparatory School Kay County Corporation Commission Supreme Court

Booze Returned in Joinist Case After Confiscation Row

Judge Terrell ruled liquor found at Lancaster’s and Dorothy’s joints could not be confiscated due to lack of proof of sale. County Attorney Wimbish defended search powers under Oklahoma statute. Sheriff Smith and state counsel debated possession and intent to commit public offense before seizure.

Smith Lancaster Dorothy’s Terrell Wimbish Oklahoma Robt Ada

Taft Promises Aid amid Far East Turmoil

Washington reports discuss U S intentions regarding Japan and Manchuria as the Navy sails toward the Pacific. The article argues the open door policy and China’s territorial integrity may prompt U S intervention if China appeals and diplomacy aligns with American aims.

Washington Pacific Far East United States Japan Evans China Manchuria Montana Korea

Oklahoma Democrats Endorse Bryan and Local Leaders

In Guthrie and Durant on February 15 16 Democrats endorsed William J Bryan for president and backed C N Haskell W H Murray for delegates at large. Delegates to the state convention at Muskogee were chosen with strong praise for Gov Haskell and Senator Gore. Local ward and precinct meetings in Chickasha Lawton and Comanche county endorsed Bryan Haskell Murray and other favored candidates for convention and electoral posts.

Durant Bryan County A. N. Seacraft Colbert J. D. Douglas W. J. Bryan Chickasha W. 3. Bryan Haskell William Murray Lawton Comanche County Muskogee William J. Bryan Gov. Haskell T. P. Gore Scott Ferris H. M. Cunningham

Ada to Welcome New Commercial School Leaders

A. L. Fentem T. B. Liner of Stonewall and F. L. Norton of Roff plan to establish a well equipped commercial school in Ada. They come with strong local endorsement and will move Stonewall’s facility to Ada. Norton supervises, Liner teaches, Fentem handles field solicitation.

A. L. Fentem T. B. Liner Stonewall F. L. Norton Roff Ada Fentem Liner Norton

Bryan Criticises Big Banks

In Jefferson county a county convention met at this place and elected a slate of delegates. Members named include Cham. Jones, Judge Bond, J. R. Brown, H. C. Goodloe, W. R. Donegan, A. L. Walker, W. M. Anderdon, R. L. Gibson, J. R. Day, Elmer Cravens, T. N. Smith, and W. H. Clift. The gathering endorsed Gov. Haskell and William Murray as delegates.

Morse Arrested in New York for Indictments in Bank Fraud

Charles W Morse, financier linked to the ice trust and coastwise steamship mergers, was arrested on arrival in New York and bonded out for 20,000 to face two grand larceny indictments totaling 100,000. He asserted innocence and planned to plead not guilty.

New York Charles W. Morse Ice Trust Etruria Justice Dowling Supreme Court Morse Fifth Avenue Europe

Contests Prize Comeback Sparks Local Entries

Thursday morning standings show three new entrants fueling growing interest in the contest. First prize is 500 dollars. second prize a Sunrise addition residence. a Hill's Business college scholarship is also offered. Contestants include Viola Bailey Behee and Lillie Stephens Oakman among others from Sasakwa, Konawa, Ada, and nearby towns.

J. I. Case Viola Bailey Behee Lillie Stephens Oakman Ollie Lee Sasakwa Myrtle Smith Stonewall Mary Waldby Bebee Allie Fain Ahloso Sallie Matt Carnes Pearl Spangler Konawa Lula Spraules Frisco Mary Mahan R. Robles Lightning Ridge Mary Duke Ada Lula Frost Elmore Lucile Arnold Leona Morper

Big Days for Ada J W Davis in Ads and Surrounding Country

J W Davis promotes for Ads and surrounding country at First Monday meeting, highlighting regional campaigns and upcoming community outreach efforts.

Ada J. W. Davis

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