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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
3
The piece lauds Governor Haskell for supporting the Ada Normal bill while denouncing rivals Swamp Campbell and Reuben. It defends the new election law as elevating literacy, contrasts Oklahoma and Massachusetts rules, and argues the people should rule over ignorant voters.
Oklahoma City Times and Tulsa World join Republicans railing at a new election law that introduces a ribbon ballot intended to ensure only intelligent voters cast ballots. Critics fear illiterate black voters may be disenfranchised as party symbols are removed from tickets.
Under date of March 1 Pioneer Telephon company informs customers that future telephone bills will be mailed for payment. The move aims to uniform collections, gives subscribers regular due dates, and reduces in-person visits by collectors.
A relieved mood swept the continent as ex President Roosevelt departed aboard the Hamburg for Africa. The journey is framed as a push to transform local dreams of falsifiers and nature fakers into realities of guerrillas, snakes, and triple-barreled guns.
Report states general confidence Governor Haskell will sign Ada normal bill. Governors consistent support for Ada city affair noted as key factor in passage expectations. Ada constituents recall his declared wish to see Ada succeed and his steadfast stance during the legislature.
City club executives delay formal action on a banquet honoring Ratliff Huddleston and Rod die until Governor Has Kell approves the Ada bill. The Ada bill’s final decision is expected next week as the governor prioritizes broader legislation and the city hopefuls for his presence as chief guest.
The article portrays the knocker as a destructive opportunist who harms others to boost his own game. It notes that such figures are a public menace, though Oklahoma has comparatively few knockers to remind readers of the risk.
Hon. J. W. Bolen provides a signed piece citing ongoing agitation over the Governor’s presumed stance on the Ada bill. The note mentions Roddie and Campbell and their alleged involvement in awarding public recognition of Judge Williams for supporting the Ada bill.
McAlester Oklahoma congratulates itself on securing the removal of the United Mine Workers of America headquarters from Fort Smith Arkansas and Texas. Executive officers will relocate their offices to McAlester and the union's annual convention will be held there.
Senator Roddie plans a campaign against the constitutional amendment sent to voters by the legislature. The remark suggests this will aid the amendment. In Oklahoma City, a persistent effort keeps the persimmon tree long pole tradition alive. An agreement at Sulphur returns the Baptist State University to be located there, reached between the Baptist educational commission and leading Oklahomans.
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