27 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1913
Page
1
News of the midnight execution of Francisco I. Madero and Jose Pino Suarez in Mexico City spreads fear and doubt. Official accounts cite a fight during an escape attempt near the National Palace, with an investigation promised while public skepticism grows.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst claimed responsibility for an explosion at a Walton Heath residence under construction for Chancellor David Lloyd George. The blast damaged walls and rooms, with no injuries reported. two seven pound powder cans and possible women in a passing car noted by neighbors.
L D Major of Ryan Oklahoma received a blackmail note demanding 1000 dollars to be placed in an old barrel on his ranch. Ex Sheriff Wright tracked suspects Claude and Bert Wright to a local farm and arrested them. The elder confessed and likely will plead guilty.
Gov. Colquitt orders infantry from Corpus Christi and cavalry from Austin to Brownsville after officials warn American citizens in Matamoros face danger. Brownsville Rifles already on duty. Adjt. Gen. Hutchings to command combined forces on arrival. Messages report Matamoros demand for money from Americans and threats of looting if paid.
Marriage licenses issued include G. M. Brown and Bebee 36, Mattie Bernie and Bebee 17, Charley Carlton 22 and Katie McDaniel 18, J. J. Huggins 26 and Atel Hughes 20, F. W. Northcutt 34 and Minnie Williz 26, Ada Abilene.
Washington reports the Senate approved approximately 13.66 million dollars in appropriations for Indian programs. The bill increases house allocations for suppressing liquor among Indians, hospital construction, and school improvements, plus irrigation projects. Senator Fall’s amendment to stop transferring Apache prisoners to New Mexico and Arizona failed after procedural challenges.
Oklahoma City February 24 One vote decided a disputed bill creating the office of District Attorney and abolishing the county attorney post The measure sets the district attorney salary at 4000 and allows one assistant district attorney per county elected by county voters The final roll mirrored earlier divisions with 51 for and 38 against A separate bill on game laws passed 70 to 11 exempting 30 to 40 counties from hunting rules and Sunday fishing with local enforcement favored over a centralized department.
Oklahoma notes announce State Superintendent R H Wilson mailing notices for annual meeting in Oklahoma City May 15 16 and the state spelling contest. A close primary in Chattanooga Ok selects Sum Canada over Mrs O D Hyer by one vote with Democratic backing. Governor Cruce opposes and would veto eight hour work day for women. Wichita Falls Northwestern Railway pleads guilty in Guthrie federal court and pays 100 plus costs for scabby cattle shipment. Federal judge Cotteral finalizes decree declaring state graduated land tax unconstitutional and no appeal expected.
Oklahoma City date line reports Shawnee contests county seat designation for Pottawatomie County with Tecumseh in supreme court. Claims of bribery and irregular ballots cited. Shawnee led 4061 to 2866 with 54 mutilated ballots, 46 for Shawnee, prompting calls to overturn the governor proclamation.
The Senate defeated an amendment to the Indian appropriation bill that would have validated thousands of land transfers by members of the five civilized tribes in Oklahoma before January 1, 1912. Senator Lodge ruled the point of order.
In Tulsa on February 20, organizers completed their plan for a new circuit to include Shreveport, Little Rock, Springfield, Joplin, and Oklahoma City Muskogee Tulsa.
The Jesse store of W. J. Baugh was broken into Monday night. Robbers forced open cash drawers but secured little cash. They took a few small articles and a ring with an I. 6. O. F. emblem. The post office drawer in the same building was also broken open.
City of Mexico reports say Emilio Madero brother of the late President was shot while escorting rebels toward Nuevo Laredo near Villadama Batistamente. Government forces under Gen Trevino attacked. fate of Madero unclear. A later message from Laredo denies the shooting near Monterey and says conditions remain quiet.
Sofia February 26 Bulgarian national enthusiasm over war success against the Turks marks King Ferdinand's fifty second birthday anniversary. The capital observed the holiday with all classes celebrating flags flying on public buildings and royal and commander portraits in shop and home windows.
Manager George Stallings praises Frank Metz as a star in the making for the Braves. Red Sox president McAleer says most players are in line except Duffy Lewis and Bill Carrigan. Finneran signs with Philadelphia. Mowrey inks with the Cardinals. Eddie Plank vows one more year with the Athletics. Moriarty signs for 1913 with Detroit. Utica NY State League to supply two college coaches Buck to Colgate Dowd to Amherst. Zimmermann credits golf for slugging. Middletown NY to host New York New Jersey League with several cities. Brooklyn allowed to open season with new park amid Polo Grounds clash.
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