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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
1
The jury returns a guilty verdict against Dan Scribner in Pontotoc County Court with a death penalty assessment. Foreman C. Y. Partain announces the finding as attorneys for both sides presented closing arguments after a day of testimony and debate.
Washington reports quote Speaker Cannon Senator Aldrich and Representative Payne meeting at the White House to assess Taft veto chances. Dolliver plans amendments to align wool duties with cloth value while Warren notes a suit’s cloth cost vs making and trimming, highlighting small wool tax portion. No night session held.
Report from Chickasha details a crowded courtroom atmosphere as Judge urged law enforcement. The jury reportedly agreed on a guilty verdict. Scribner showed little emotion and was remanded to jail. Sentencing date undetermined pending next trial of Mack Lee.
Jurors are examined with only a handful chosen for the Mack Lee case as change of venue was overruled. A new venire was ordered and a dozen jurors will be seated. testimony may begin tomorrow noon amid strong interest. An amusing juror excuse drew a judge’s rebuke and political chatter swirled around tariff talks and Wool schedules in Washington.
Governor Haskell defends townsite scheduling in Muskogee 1901 as open and approved by government, denying massive Indian theft claims. He notes total controversy under $25,000, states he held under 2 percent stock in a purchasing company, and cites Foulke’s 1906 inquiry. Also mentions a cartoon on baseball and State Bank Examiner D W Watson reviewing state banks.
Spectators view a large steam ditcher anchored before the News office. The machine, described as sphinx like, holds a monarch like posture, remaining unmoved as onlookers study its size and quiet presence.
Prospective candidates for state offices in Oklahoma in 1911-1913 weigh support as the upcoming primaries loom. Names include Jim Menefee, Bill Cross, Gov Haskell, Chief Justice Kane, Justice Dunn, and others with talks of governor or treasurer bids. Cameron, the state superintendent, may enter and unite prohibition forces.
Konawa plans a two day celebration on July 2 and 3 with an old fashioned barbecue and picnic. Preparations promise ample visitor amenities and attractions to entertain guests in this hospitable Seminole city.
Break jail today in Coalgate Oklahoma as Tom Bigbee jailer is attacked by two prisoners who seize keys and weapon, force escape of about fifteen inmates including two charged with murder. He is choked unconscious and later forced to unlock doors as posses pursue the escapees.
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