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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
2
Telegraph reports an epidemic of crime by Black residents in New Orleans with fears of lynching. A judge and sheriff pledge quick trial and conviction based on current evidence, sparking debate on law versus mob justice and the risk to court integrity.
District officers listed include Senator R M Roddie District Judge A T West and Edgard S Ratliff with other line items for Co D Carter. The brief shows official positions and names connected to a district organization. Primary names are Roddie West Ratliff and Carter in association with district roles.
A listing of county officials including Representative Frank Huddleston County Judge Joel Terrell County Attorney Robt Wimbish Clerk of District Court W D Lowden County Clerk W 8 Kerr T J Smith County Treasurer J C Cates Register of Deeds C C Hargis County Surveyor George Truitt Superintendent of Schools T F Pierce County Weigher Charles A Thomas County Commissioner District No 1 John D Rinard County Commissioner District No 2 C W Floyd County Commissioner District No 8 G M Short.
Precinct Ne 1 trustees and justices named including Jas R Floyd W B Tinsley and R D Miers. Constables G W David L Niel He R Attaway and Will Allen. Additional names Joe Anders T Flest Geo R Collins L C Lindsey D L Galey listed with terms noted.
Disappointed Wongema family relies on prompt medical care for cramps colic and cholera morbus. The text urges keeping Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Medicine at home to avoid pain and possible death and notes G. M. Ramsey sells it.
Guthrie July 17 Republicans plan a state convention around August 1 in Tulsa with a ticket likely but the party is unsure on the constitution issue. Gov Frantz faces no opposition for the governor’s place against Haskell. Taft is sought for a August speech with a rally arranged in Oklahoma City on his proposed date.
The Chicago Tribune mocks the modern farmer as cranky and hypersensitive, claiming he complains about prices, taxes, and every detail from grain to the mill bill. It argues farmers receive subsidies and favorable terms from Uncle Sam while others bear the burdens of disaster relief and loans.
The letter questions how farmers face high interest on loans and charges from land agents and railroads, noting farmers contribute labor and crops yet urban papers mock them for perceived income. It argues farmers deserve fair treatment rather than scorn from the city press.
Citizens National Bank files suit against R J Lewis in the Southern District of the Indian Territory. Lewis must appear and answer within thirty days as Judge J T Dickerson presides. Clerk C M Campbell seals the order dated July 11 1907 with Deputy A H Constant and attorneys Crawford Bolen and non resident Tom D McKeown.
Headache and constipation vanish when Dades Little Liver Pills are used. They keep the system clean and the stomach sweet. Taken occasionally they maintain health for the entire family. Sold by G. M. Ramsey's drug store.
Oil developments and land pressure push cattle leases off fifty square miles of arable Arkansas river country west of Red Forks Oklahoma. The Turkey Mountain area, with streams and game, hosts over 30 000 head of Texas and Louisiana cattle to be moved to Osage leases within a year as railroad plans surface for Tulsa connections via the Arkansas river rock crossing.
An English earl and Hart of Euston, head of the Knights Templar in England, urge abolishing uniforms to end war. Speaking at Saratoga on behalf of King Edward, he argues uniforms perpetuate conflict and urges a universal dress code to bring lasting peace within generations.
Durant Oklahoma July 17 reports say a dead man was found on a Red river sand bar near Ferguson's Ferry about two miles from Yarnsby. The washed corpse, possibly 26, six feet tall, weighs 145 to 150 pounds, wore overalls and jumper. No identification, a gunshot wound suspected but unconfirmed due to decomposition. Fish or turtle scavenging evident on face and limbs.
In St Petersburg on July 14 reports claim political offenders are harshly punished while ordinary criminals escape consequences. Andreyev, who killed his wife, was acquitted as the court ruled the wife a heartless coquette. Similar leniency appears in Samara and Kurska with verdicts for murder and poisoning attributed to unstrung nerves.
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