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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1909

Page

4

Roosevelt leaves the job for tart in Oklahoma politics

Oklahoma Bank Commissioner Young rejects Kansas critiques of Oklahoma Guaranty Law. He says statements by Dolley are foreign to the law and notes that since January 1, 1999, Oklahoma has refused 320 charter applications. Roosevelt taft probes and Creek nation cases spark partisan debate in Washington. Dispensary agents prepare to audit on hand liquor inventories.

Guthrie Okla Dolley Kansas Bankers’ Association Wichita Amy. Noung Cncoww Rand Beleve Kansas Bank Young Tra H. Winder Barpe ES Sary Ubsess Washington Roosevelt White House William H Taft Chas. N. Haskell Oklahoms Roosevelt Gyave Taft Aimut Tvs Rochavelt Taft Muskogee Haskell Lone Oklahoma Bank Oklahoma State Missouri Murdock Kansas Agues Ciers Thighbaum Kansa League Incorporate al Oklahoma Law Prohibition Mhine Opera Fm. Murdock Pawnee Okia F.¢.F. Cain

Ada Mandel Suddenly: Painter Jim Wilson Dies of Cocaine Overdose

Jim Wilson, brother of Jack Wilson, a West 12th Street painter, died suddenly after purchasing cocaine. He had shown unnatural behavior earlier and was reportedly in good standing despite heavy cocaine addiction. The Ada News offers sympathy to Jack Wilson and notes the brothers' Kentucky ties.

Jim Wilson Jack Wilson West 12Th Street Wil C. Nash Ada Wilson 12Th Street Wilson Brothers Kentucky Wilsons Jack

Spuds Look Good From Friday Daily

Farmers in the district report bright prospects for a bumper potato crop. Merchants join the rejoicing as crop conditions improve for several years. The first potatoes are due late next week and indicate a high market price.

Sheriff Cascalas Removed by State Supreme Court

In Montgomery on June 3 the state supreme court declared Sheriff Cascalas of Mobile guilty and ordered him removed from office on a dereliction of duty charge.

Montgomery Ala Cascalas Mobile State Supreme Court Bn

Resignation of Judge H C Baker Signals Court Change

June 7 report from Thrie Oklahoma notes the resignation of Judge H C Baker of the late criminal court of appeals filed with the governor and expected to take effect early. The piece mentions Thomas H Owen of Muskogee facing charges tied to shipments between two roads and discusses implications for shipper interests and state transport regulation.

Thrie Okla H. C. Baker Criminal Court of Appeals Jeen Thomas H. Owen Muskogee State Oklahoma

Governor Considers New County Name to Replace Orville

Governor Haskell delayed action on a proclamation to create a proposed Orville County from Kiowa and Comanche. The name honored Orville T. Smith, a governor’s law clerk, prompting the governor to urge a different name be chosen. Smith says he gave no suggestion for the naming.

Guthrie Haskellas Orville Park County Kiowa Comanche Orville T. Smith Haskell J. Smith

Train wait rule at junctions could aid travelers

The proposal to preponed Kley No. 54 requires all passenger trains to wait at junction points at least thirty minutes for connections. If enacted it would bring great convenience service and satisfaction to the traveling public.

Sion Kley

Oklahoma City Shawnee and Okmulgee Judgeships Indorsed

Guthrie June 4 reports say the executive office will name judges for Oklahoma City Shawnee and Okmulgee district Saturday. Contenders include Capt J H Grant and A N Munden for the superior court bench with Govs friends backing the latter, plus endorsements for clerk and other county court posts. Local factions engage in lobbying after Gov Haskell’s Tulsa return.

Guthrie Oklahoma City Shawnee Okmulgee Creek County Haskell Tulsa State House Oklahoma Superior Court Antifaction League J. H. Grant A. N. Munden W. C. Hughes W. M. Engart Kottawatomie County West

Farmer Kills Farmer in Konawa Brawl Over Land

Konawa Oklahoma June 3. J H Snead a farmer six miles from Konawa died from blood poisoning after a head bruise from a rock thrown by his landlord S F Johnson another farmer. Johnson faces an examining trial at Konawa Friday and may plead a defense despite the fatal blow.

Konawa J. H. Snead Canadian River F. Johnson Johnson

To See Blind Sister From Thursday's Daily

Mr. B. Ruble departs after noon for Competition Missouri to visit his son for 30 days amid unclear notes of travel plans and a tentative destination.

Mr. B. Ruble Competition Eee

Classical Selections by Ada Students Series Opener

Indianapolis June 2 The government won a point in its prosecution of Charles R Williams and Delavan Smith owners of the Indianapolis News on criminal libel charges over graft accusations in the Panama Canal purchase The case was continued to October 11 to hear new witnesses including Hitchcock Mack Cortelyou and Morgan staff members as defense objects to the adjournment and the evidence sought.

Indianapolis Charles R. Williams Delavan Smith Indianapolis News District of Columbia Panama Canal United States Anderson United States Court of Stewart McNamara Department of Justice Washington Charles W. Miller Frank M. Hitchcock Republican National Committee Norman E. Mack Democratic National Committee George B. Cortélyou J. Pierpon McNamara Messrs Hitchcock Mack Panama Willamt Nelson Cromwell

Zephyr cyclone relief drive boosts Temple donations

In Temple Texas a church coalition organized a fund drive and clothing collection for Zephyr cyclone victims admitted to local hospitals. About 75 more dollars brought the total subscribed here to 390. A representative from each church will canvass districts to aid the wounded and displaced with clothing and cash relief as patients show signs of recovery.

Temple Tex Zephyr Will Scott Jr

Justice Kane to Wed in June at St Paul

Guthrie Oklahoma June 3 Chief Justice Kane of the Oklahoma supreme court will marry Katharine Rea sall on June 9 at St Paul Kansas. The couple trace a long romance from Wichita to Oklahoma with his rise to chief justice noted.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Jane Guthrie, Ok Kane St. Paul, Kas Katharine Rea Niagara County N.Y Horace Greely Wichita Kas Oklahoma Georgetown University Washington St. Paul

Konawa Debates Municipal Water and Light Ownership

In Konawa Oklahoma on June 4 voters approved municipal ownership of the water works and electric light plants. Of 109 ballots cast, 76 favored city purchase, a decisive showing with little public campaigning and broad support for local control.

Konawa, Okla Konawa

Compromise S sought delays Oklahoma county judge appointment

Governor Haskell has not yet named a superior judge for Oklahoma county and will decide Saturday after local aspirants visited the executive mansion. Rumors say a compromise sought to relieve him of responsibility with the Oklahoma City delegation. Attorneys A N Munden and J H Grant lead the race as others withhold comment.

N. Haskell Oklahoma County Guthrie Haskell Oklahoma City A. N Munden J. H. Grant Cuthrie

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