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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1905
Page
6
The letter page reflects on global tensions with Japan expanding influence in the far east while Russia faces scrutiny over territorial claims. Debates on rioting, government roles, and civil duties surface alongside local concerns about sidewalks and street safety. A Muskoge Phoenix note covers Furman's Oklahoma City resolution remarks.
Galveston July 22 Texas quarantines against New Orleans after Dr George R Tabor state health officer received notice that Yellow Jack has invaded the Crescent City He ordered an embargo on passengers originating in New Orleans and will visit the city for inspection with plans for detention camps at Texas railroad entrances if needed.
The Ada "Real Kids" beat Roff 10 to 8 on Friday in a gentlemanly game at the park before a small crowd. The story notes Ada fans show respect across generations during the match. Dr Tabor orders railroads to halt Texas bound tickets, advising credentials only for through passengers via New Orleans.
As we go to press the Roff team suffered a 14 to 6 defeat at the hands of the Real Kids. The score line reflects a tight contest with the visitors pulling ahead in the final period.
Schedule notes for west bound trains include Meteor and Texas Pass with arrival times. Local freight trains carry passengers with permits and a ten percent round trip discount is offered. Agent I. McNair notes the times and policies.
Guthrie Oklahoma July 22 Her man Seber an 11 year old boy died today near Thomas of hydrophobia the result of a bite from a polecat two weeks ago A house cat entered the home and bit the boy on the nose clinging tenaciously until it was killed The wound had apparently healed but the boy grew violent last evening and died.
General Joseph Wheeler issues invitations for the marriage of his daughter Julia Knox Hull to William Julius Harris. The ceremony is set for July 27 at St. Thomas church in New York City with Harris described as a leading figure in business and politics and secretary to Senator Clay of Georgia. Brigadier General J P Wood and wife are expected to attend.
The Tulsa city council ordered all cold drink stands and lunch stands off the streets along with male outfit stalls and popcorn wagons. Merchants protested, claiming they operate without licenses while paying high rents and license fees.
Advertisement claims German Syrup is a reliable remedy for consumption bronchial affections and croup and urges families to keep a bottle at home. It promises infallible relief and lists sizes with price in a dated promotional tone.
A business meeting is scheduled at the First Baptist Church on Sunday July 23 immediately after Sunday school. Those wishing to unite with the church will be given the opportunity.
Guthrie reports Deputy United States Marshal Warren Bennett dies of lung hemorrhage at Pawhuska after sending a letter from Pawhuska. Bennett, formerly of Elk City, will be buried there with funeral planned for weekend. Also noted are Muskogee weed enforcement efforts, burglaries in Muskogee, Pliny L. Soper planning a move to Muskogee, a large Allane land sale with 200 lots valued at about 25000 dollars, and a picnic crowd of nearly a thousand attendees.
A Mercantile Trust official said the 600000 loan to Former President Alexander and Thomas D. Jordan of the Equitable society has been liquidated. The loan was paid by Jordan acting for himself and Alexander as trustees. Further details were not disclosed.
David Stuart Scott claiming to be John Scott's son was arrested in St Louis on a telegraphic request from Pittsburg authorities. He used the alias T. J. Hoover and admitted his identity to police. He is wanted to answer charges of forgery and embezzlement totaling several thousand dollars.
Advert shows Man Zan treatment for piles in collapsible tubes with nozzle. Claims instant pain relief and cure of bleeding itching prolapsed piles. Sold by Clark Drug Co.
M Witte with his wife and family and officials arrived at the Northern railroad station at 4 pm Friday on the way to the United States. French and Russian officials and diplomatic corps were present including Ambassadors Nellidoff Cassini Mollard and members of the foreign office staff led by Premier Rouvier’s protocol chief, Lepine.
Shanghai reports a growing boycott of American goods with all Chinese shops refusing to sell items including Standard Oil. Schools and colleges in the region decide to discard American books as contracts for supplies are allowed to run to completion.
Ardmore Oklahoma Territory July 22 a 23 year old man killed himself at Marlow by swallowing carbolic acid at noon Thursday. Papers found on his person identify him as Clarence Carroll Mackey of St Louis. He is said to have a brother at the stock yards in St Louis.
Des Moines ia July 22 through the death of Mrs Jane Martin of Nevada ia Miss Pearl Martin an adopted daughter inherits 165000 of a 250000 estate one third goes to the husband relatives seek a will but none is found and may not be located.
James Buchananan son of Rev W M Buchanan Free Methodist minister of McPherson Kansas was arrested in Fremont Neb charged with attempting to kidnap and marry C A Neafus Fremont's daughter aged 17 The youth was released after promising to return to Kansas
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