24 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
1
At Beaumont banquet honoring Congressman Cooper ex Gov J S Hogg offered a sharp new label for the president. He cited Panama Canal delays and said the President would choose another route if needed, praising his nerve and determination to push the project to a finish.
Revenue inspector Guy P. Cobb reports Ardmore tax enforcement on the tribes estate tax is going smoothly. Cattlemen in the Chickasaw Nation promptly pay the levy and no ejectments have occurred yet.
A 11 o clock triple homicide near String town Atoka Oklahoma leaves Mrs Daniel Grant 70 and her daughter Mrs Jack Reeves and a man named Nichols dead after a quarrel over a child between a man and a woman. A little girl survived as bloodhounds search for the suspected assailant. Reeves is missing. hat and Winchester rifle tied to the case. officers pursue the suspect from Mena Arkansas.
Heads of steer yearsings and stock cattle offered for sale. For particulars contact G. P. Walther Maxwell. Apply at Maxwell.
In Guthrie Oklahoma July 2, J C Rosema a 75 year old who says he is the original Uncle Sam is jailed on forgery charges. He frequently dresses as Uncle Sam and claims to inspired Harper Brothers to create the Uncle Sam cartoon. He stands accused of forging school warrants totaling $500.
A local editorial urges pride in one’s town and active development to boost prosperity. It notes a chief lawyer retires to pursue a new field, recommends McKeel as his capable successor, and calls for residents to prepare for a Territory exhibit to showcase the community.
Lone Wolf sub-chief of Kiowas allies with ex-Congressman Springer to block land opening in the Kiowa and Comanche country. Supreme Court case pending. Springer says Lone Wolf and followers will not receive annuities. town lots at Hobart sale questioned. Mixed notes on Grover Cleveland and a local theft trial ending in acquittal.
A brief notice announces the start of a private school term on the first Monday in September in the AL district, detailing tuition for primary and intermediate grades and listing a few named individuals associated with the school.
Public notice announces the severance of two party connections between Mr J F B My tireet and the author under the firm McKee Patton. The withdrawal is voluntary and stated to be reluctantly carried out after pleasant earlier relations.
The Denison Fair Association asks Indian Territory towns to send exhibits to the Denison fair with space provided, and plans to move showcase after the event to Dallas for the State Fair. If interest grows, a dedicated Indian Territory exhibit building may be erected next year on the fairgrounds. The Denison Herald praises the idea as a strong way to draw attention to the region.
The Ada business men reorganized the Ada Commercial Club at the courthouse on July 23. George M. Henley was elected chairman with Frank Jones as vice president Orville Snead secretary and M L Walsh treasurer. A 24 percent membership enrollment and a new 4 member board were formed with committees on constitution and by laws to report July 29. G M Henley Carlton Weaver and Pres Lees pro tem led the session. Sir Lian Chen, secretary of the Chinese embassy to the coronation of King Edward, was appointed Chinese Minister to the United States succeeding Mr Wu. Entic Chen Tung was educated in America and is seen as favorable to Americans.
A morning blaze at 2 o clock caused near total loss on the west side of Center in Ashes. Farrer and Threlkeld, Kyser barbershop, and three vacant buildings suffered heavy damage with no insurance reported.
Reed and Harrison announce a special sale next Monday offering lace curtains pillow shams bed spreads ladies underwear shirt waists laces and embroideries at nearly reduced prices. A large line of goods must be cleared that day so customers should not miss the event.
Ada Milling Co announces it will pay the highest market price for wheat delivered to its mill. Farmers are invited to bring their grain to Ada for prompt weighing and payment.
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