Ada Men Face Fraud Charges Over Promissory Note
A criminal warrant was sworn for F. P. Kirby and Bob Cummings accusing them of intent to defraud Tom McClish by a note and deed dispute. The case centers on a $570 promissory note allegedly misrepresented during land dealings, with their preliminary trial set to unfold amid public interest. Mrs. Cummings, Ada resident, is noted for her connections. one defendant previously served as a U S deputy marshal.
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F. P. Kirby
Bob Cummings
Tom
R. M. Cummings
Tom McClish
Messrs. Cummings
Kibby
McClish
Cummings
Ada
United States
County denounces land fraud to protect titles in Ada
Ada County leaders urge strict prosecution of land fraud to shield honest citizens and promote stable investment. The editorial argues titles must be incontestable to attract home builders and prevent fraudulent deeds harming the county and commonwealth.
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Sion
Ada
Wimbish
Bank Guaranty Request Denied by Currency Office
Guthrie Oklahoma July 29 Deputy Controller of the Currency T P Kane states a national bank cannot use funds to guarantee deposits in other banks nor enter into guaranty contracts except for its own paper. The First National Bank of Mulhall sought state guaranty, but permission cannot be granted.
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Guthrie
Okla
First National Bank of
Mulhall
Oklahoma
T. P. Kane
Taft Accepted Nomination On July 28 in Cincinnati
William H. Taft received formal notice of his Republican nomination for 1908 from Senator Warner of Missouri at Charles Taft’s home. Thousands witnessed the ceremony as Taft graciously accepted the honor and pledged to speak on national questions while a sweltering crowd listened. A cheers erupted when he finished at 2 25 p m. In Lincoln Nebraska a separate note mentions an overflowing campaign fund and scattered letters across the United States.
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Cincinnati
William H. Taft
Warner
Missouri
Charles Taft
Taft
Ada Schools Preview Ambitious Expansion Under Supt Perkins
In an interview Supt M L Perkins projects rapid Ada school growth with plans for new 8 room and four room buildings, modernization of north and other campuses, and a high school to match Ada’s civic dignity. Election to approve bonds to house 1100 students expected soon. Perkins notes 21 teachers planned for south, six north, four east, four central, with room for more as needed.
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Supt
M. L. Perkins
Ada
Abe
Scool Board
J. Ira Jones
Lawton
Gun Rise
Capitol
Adam
Government suits target Indian lands title clearances
Assistant Attorney General Russell reports hundreds of letters daily from banks loan and trust firms and farmers across Oklahoma Missouri Texas and Arkansas about suits filed against 3000 defendants to cancel restrictions on lands allotted under five civilized tribes. Bills cover transfers before and after allotment and involve full blood and mixed blood cases across Cherokee Chickasaw Choctaw Creek and Seminole nations.
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Muskogee Okla
Russell
Oklahoma
Missouri
Texas
Arkansas
United States
Secretary of the Interior
McCumber
Ada Rich in Asphaltum From Ada County Asset
Ada is rich in asphaltum with deposits west of the town. Early efforts placed machinery at the Sandy mine but deposits near Ardmore drew away capital due to rail access. Local proponent D. A. and others began slow development while Ada envisions brick and stone buildings, cement sidewalks, and tile sewerage using its natural resources.
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Asphalta
Ardmore
D. A. Ee
Ada
Poc County
Oklahoma City Woman Freed After Murder Trial
Mrs Lila Meadows was declared innocent by a jury in the district court yesterday morning after a trial on charges of complicity in the murder of her husband James R Meadows Pioneer telephone lineman. The jury found there was reasonable doubt and she walked free after more than a year in county custody.
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Oklahoma City
Lila ‘Meadows
James" R Meadows
Pioneer
Ceat
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Ada, Okio
Farmers State Bank
Tite County
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OORT
Lincoln
United
U. S
Fort Worth
Ana
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