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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1906

Page

2

Post Office Classified Matter Ada 1901

Item notes second class mail matter entered at Ada Post Office in Indian Territory dated May 10 1901.

Ada Indian Territory

Ada Plans Sewerage System For City Growth

The News argues Ada should build a sewerage system to accompany waterworks. It cites health, nuisance reduction, added property values, and increased city revenue as benefits while noting current finances and low taxes. It urges thoughtful public discussion and supporting bonds at favorable terms.

Ada M. D. Timberlake

Presence urged at Ada commercial club meeting

Members are urged to attend the Ada commercial club meeting Tuesday night to vote yes or no on Oklahoma Central Ry. A gas bore project and a sanitary sewerage plan will also be discussed with emphasis on the taxpayers' burden and city interests.

Commercial Club Ada Oklahoma Central Ry The Central

Blunder Hinders Gerrymander Debate Across Regions

Ada Evening News criticizes gerrymander claims as futile noting the commission cannot fulfill such duties. The Oklahoma publication alleges libel amid disputed editorial packaging and questions democratic integrity.

Ada Evening News Oklahoman

Governor Frantz Seeks Army Post Beyond Oklahoma

The piece notes Governor Frantz, noted for snagging the top post in the Oklahoma area, claims he is broke and fears political battles. It suggests his real aim is a military assignment to avoid Democratic interference.

Frantz Oklahoma

Ada Volunteers Assist Oklahoma Central Right-of-Way Blasting

Ada residents propose helping the powder men blast out the Oklahoma Central right-of-way as a way to celebrate the Glorious Fourth.

Oklahoma Central

What will Arizona do editorial on statehood

A New York paper quotes a bold editorial decrying indifference to Arizona's statehood and declaring a firm intent to join the Union. The piece frames the question as a partisan prompt while affirming regional ambition and resolve.

Arizona New York Statehood

Cotton crop value in the South exceeds world metal output

The Muskogee Phoenix notes five year cotton crop values totaling 2.974 billion dollars, 395 million more than global gold and silver production. It cites a 200 million dollar annual rise and claims the cotton boom has cleared the South of debt and spurred rapid growth.

Muskogee Phoenix

Sulphur Notes Reveal Hotel Lease and Bank Opening

Sulphur I T June 30 J M Bayless has leased the New Artesian hotel to C B Atwood late Antlers manager who will assume charge and open July 4. Capt W G D Hinds buys the Herald from W L Knotts estate to publish semi weekly. Catholic parish to erect a church at Tahlequah avenue and Seventh street East and Oklahoma avenue. A national bank with 25000 capital organized to begin business, making two national and two private banks in Sulphur.

I. T J. M. Bayless C. B. Atwood Antlers Colorado Springs Col W. G. D. Hinds South McAlester Herald W. L. Knotts Tahlequah Avenue Seventh Street Oklahoma Avenue

Cherokee Strip Question Sparks Offense in West Travel Chat

A Boston woman and an Oklahoma man discuss travel in the West. He asks if she has seen the Cherokee Strip, prompting her to call his question rude and suggest a more refined inquiry about the Cherokee disrobe.

Boston Oklahoma Miss Beacon California Arizona New Mexico

Harris Hotel Clerk Badly Hurt After Wagon Accident

George Bardell, a night clerk at the Harris Hotel, was riding on a wagon’s running gear when it hit a deep ditch. The wagon wheel passed over him, breaking his arm and collar bone in the country road mishap Thursday morning.

George Bardell Harris Hotel

Witnesses Subpoenaed in Major Indian Territory Land Suit

The Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Company v United States case will be heard in the U S Supreme Court in October. Indians by blood in Indian Territory and government service members are subpoenaed as witnesses. The suit concerns 4 000 000 acres of land along the railroad right of way. The case is tied to Kansas politics in the upcoming election with Gov Hoch's involvement noted.

Muskogee J. T P. Porter Wm. Fisher Joseph Fisher C. L. Bonham Michael Fitzpatrick Jennie C. Fitzpatrick G. P. Roth Samuel Johnson Elmer Johnson J. F. Ingram David Whitlow G. W. Grayson Connie Murphy N. B. Moore D. A. Lee Googan Sarts Jas. Childers W. B. Rogers Alex Posey W. N. Moore Temye Cornells John Jefferson H. C. Reed Sam Grasson Geo. Malvern A. J. Berryhill Wattie Yahola George Marshall Robert Bruner Sarah A. Ashbell Jake Smith E. A. Hitchcock Francis E. Leupp Tams Bixby J. George Wright Dana H. Kelsey Kansas Washington United States Treasury Legislative Assembly Oklahoma Congress Indian Territory

Organization for Farmers in Indian Territory Debated

Guthrie June 28. The Oklahoma board of agriculture plans to fully organize Territory farmers after statehood. C A McNabb secretary says Indian Territory will join Oklahoma products for the James town exhibit with support from commercial groups. Cooperation aims to rival the Oklahoma exhibit at St Louis.

Oklahoma St. Louis Oklahoma Board of Agriculture

Cannon Tour Aims to Boost Republicans and Speaker’s Bid

Washington reports a fund from prominent House Republicans to finance Speaker Cannon’s all star tour in September and October. The visit seeks to help Republicans regain House seats and may advance Cannon’s presidential ambitions.

Washington House Cannon Congress Shaw Iowa

Luther Burbank Cultivates New Potato Varieties

Luther Burbank of Santa Rosa California has planted four thousand kinds of potatoes on his farm. This adds to his thousands of tuber varieties studied this year as he aims to produce another new potato for the world.

Luther Burbank Santa Rosa Cal Burbank

Odd Creek Names Spark Regionside Revelry

East travelers cringe at names like Skeleton Bottle Wild Horse Bell Cow Skull Red Mule Gopher Mustang Ghost and more as Hellroaring creek in Pawnee county prompts amusement. Religious communities near the lower Cimarron also note the irreverent label amid campmeetings advertised in papers and on posters.

Pawnee Cimarron

Cotteral Favored for Oklahoma U S Attorney Post

Guthrie June 28. It appears John Embry will not be confirmed as United States district attorney for Oklahoma. The territorial administration and the Republican organization back John H. Cotteral of Guthrie, who would take the post if Roosevelt keeps him after statehood.

Guthrie O. T John Embry United States Oklahoma Territorial Administration Republican Organization John H. Cotteral Cotteral Roosevelt

Fite to Launch Governorship Campaign in July

Muskogee June 28 Dr F D Fite former Muskogee mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate will officially launch his campaign on the fourth of July He has accepted an invitation to speak at Bixby Oklahoma Territory source notes a campaign kickoff event planned for Independence Day.

Muskogee I. T F. D. Fite

Porch Recital at Dr Shands Home by Local Girls

At Dr Shands residence next Monday night a porch recital is hosted by Miss Case the music teacher. Performers include Jewell Broadfoot and Katherine Reed with Mildred Reed assisting. The event is free with lawn seating and a pleasing program planned for attendees.

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