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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
1
Guthrie Oklahoma June 29 Gov Haskell asks a committee including Geo Conger and others to inspect the dispensary and prohibition enforcement reports audits receipts and expenditures citing Taylor's findings and possible misuses. The inquiry targets officers Lozier West Caldwell and enforcement costs with a July 1 assembly at the state capital.
A mob of 75 to 100 men overran the Latimer county jail in Wilburton Oklahoma at 3 am and dragged Slyvester Stennien a Black person accused in a serious case from his cell. They cut power and split the jail lock then fled or were captured later. Stennien was taken to a pole near the jail and died. Albert Taylor was hurt in the melee.
Guthrie Ok June 28 Attorney General West writes Gov Haskell asking for a formal inquiry into his role in prohibition enforcement funds and names to join Mr Taylor in the probe. He asserts vouchers in the state auditor's office contain itemized records and denies any ongoing formal link to the agency.
George Lindston faced an attempted liquor theft charge in a Katy depot liquor room. Justice Brown presided as J. W. Dean represented the county and Senator Roddie the defense. Several witnesses testified but no conclusive evidence emerged. case adjourned until tomorrow for more witnesses.
In Washington on June 29 President Taft presided as experts and lawyers debated classification under the pure food law. Representatives argued that neutral spirits mixed with whisky amount to imitation whiskey and should not be sold as whiskey while agreeing neutral spirits are not whisky.
State Health Commissioner warns Oklahoma residents about dangers of explosions during Fourth of July celebrations. Advice includes child safety, wound care steps, antiseptic cauterization, boric acid wet pack, anti tetanic serum, and seeking a physician immediately.
Memphis. In a forthcoming Commercial Appeal report, the cotton crop in Georgia and nearby states is described as in poor condition at season end. Two thirds of fields in Georgia abandoned, cultivation halted by constant rain and grass growth. Some states show little improvement. Oklahoma Texas and Louisiana report normal progress and good condition.
John Turner a Tulsa resident was an early visitor at Guest Bros. dry goods. He allegedly tried to swipe a ladies skirt, was arrested, arraigned before Police Judge Powers, pleaded not guilty, and was convicted with a $12.75 fine. Lacking funds, he was remanded to the city jail to work off the fine.
Washington reports Senator Culberson won a clear victory for free cotton bagging in the Senate and came within seven votes of freeing cotton ties. The attempt to strip the steel trust of tariff protection drew strong support from southern allies as debate highlighted losses farmers face from duty on ties and bagging.
Governor Haskell and Attorney General West denounce suits by the M K T and Santa Fe to collect 1908 taxes as part of a Kansas City May conspiracy by railroads. They urge a boycott of lines opposing state law and tax support, citing a $1,000,000 tax tie up by Katy Santa Fe Midland Valley and others.
Chillie Nelson an Indian visitor spent the night in Ada and appeared before Judge Powers this morning. He paid a fine of eight dollars and seventy five cents for drunkenness.
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