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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
4
Shawnee Herald notes Ada endures a brutal murder case as residents mourn the latest tragedy. The paper laments recurring crimes in the city while praising Ada’s hospitality and resilience amid sorrow.
The public is urged to reopen the famous Thaw White case as Thaw seeks release from the asylum. His wife testified that he threatened to kill her if freed, with opinion that Thaw contributed to ridding society of White. The paper notes the state missed a harsher end by not seeking the electric chair.
The New State Tribune states it did not seek or receive any bonus for relocating to Oklahoma City. About thirty Oklahoma City citizens took stock totaling around twenty thousand dollars in the Tribune Company, as any business could be organized or financed.
Oklahoma described as lush and fertile with abundant rivers and cattle, praised for its people and institutions. The National Monthly features Kate Barnard and Oklahoma’s reform efforts. growing land hunger prompts mass homestead applications in Spokane Coeur d Alene and Flathead reservations, with many genuine settlers seeking farms and independence. Hall's Catarrh Cure offered as constitutional medicine with a money back guarantee.
Guthrie Oklahoma July 27 secretary Chapman was suspended and discharged by Chairman Love after being accused of accepting money for copies from railroads. Commissioner Watson defended Chapman while McAlester supported him praising his service and integrity.
The Daily News-Democrat of Sulphur compliments Judge Galbraith as a likely gubernatorial candidate for Pontotoc County. The local democracy may look to Pontotoc for its statewide nominee.
The Sulphur News-Democrat notes Judge C A Galbraith of Ada as a frequent topic in Democratic circles for a possible political run. A native of Indiana, he served as Oklahoma attorney general, declined Hawaii supreme court justice, and is praised as an able attorney and orator. The piece suggests Oklahoma Democrats could do worse than his nomination.
Washington reports say tariff conferees will preserve only oil and iron ore in the House bill while free hides and coal drop from the list. Coal gains a 40 cent duty per ton, hides 7 percent, lumber up to 1.25, with varied bits for dressed lumber and hosiery. The Senate and House rates diverge on several items and cotton schedules shift to specific bases. The bill goes to the House Tuesday for a vote, then debates days, with adjournment eyed for July 31. Taft’s influence may still press revision, but party unity and insurgent defections loom large.
Tulsa telegram reports editor Mark Bassett died this morning after the shooting. His body was moved to Tuscola Illinois for funeral services, with a brief Masons service at the First Methodist Church where he was a prominent member.
The sermon urges Christians to live consistently in all life arenas and uphold laws. It demands action against rising crime, pistol toters, and lawlessness, calling for community support of officials and immediate punishment for violators to restore safety and virtue.
Muskogee Mayor McGarr and State Labor Commissioner Dougherty with assistants Vance and Wiley meet to settle the Muskogee strike. If plans hold, the dispute could be resolved within twenty four hours and influence similar actions in other cities.
General rains drenched Northern Southwestern and Central Oklahoma yesterday and today. Stations reporting include Chandler Mangum Marlow Oklahoma City El Reno Guthrie Shawnee Tulsa Weatherford and Stillwater with Stillwater at two and a half inches. Weather remains seasonable.
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