Post Office Classified Matter Ada 1901
Item notes second class mail matter entered at Ada Post Office in Indian Territory dated May 10 1901.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
2
Item notes second class mail matter entered at Ada Post Office in Indian Territory dated May 10 1901.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ada residents propose helping the powder men blast out the Oklahoma Central right-of-way as a way to celebrate the Glorious Fourth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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