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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
7
A yellow cat accompanied Rob erto a negro to the county jail scaffold and remained near the condemned man. Prisoners shunned the cat after the hanging while Deputy Gilwee sought a new home for it. The cat perched on Davis's shoulders as the death warrant was read.
J. W. Hulsey aged 21 and Miriam Thomason aged 18, both of Stonewall, are issued licenses. Will Martin aged 21 and Grace Byrdwell aged 18, from Allen, obtain licenses. Manus Williams aged 21 of Maxwell and Laura Pettis aged 18 of Maxwell also receive licenses.
An Oklahoma cabinet maker describes severe back pains and urinary troubles eased by Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad claims kidney-specific relief and features the testimonial of J R Davis of Sulphur Oklahoma praising the product after a few weeks of use and a sustained cure.
Francisco I. Madero, candidate for the presidency, stood before Judge Trevino who ordered him held incommunicado as a formal prisoner. Madero refused defense, saying he has no faith in justice. Arrest followed alleged aid to Rouque Estrada, with Estrada surrendering yesterday. Newspapers debate the action amid opposing views from party papers.
Federal forces captured Valladolid in Yucatan early today after heavy fighting. Rebels fled to the mountains leaving many dead and wounded. Nicholas Sosa captured, wounded, and among prisoners. Merida security restored as 1,200 Merida guards led by Col. Lara cleared the plaza.
Washington reports Senator Owen removed a 50000 dollar DOJ provision from the sundry civil bill to set aside conveyances of Indian lands in Eastern Oklahoma. The change could move 29000 suits over titles to Five Civilized Tribes into state court, amid DOJ opposition and potential conference fights. The Senate also added 20000 for Platt National Park Sulphur with a 5000 maintenance plan.
An authority asserts work will begin on the Guthrie end of the Mountain Valley and Plains railroad by July 1 and be pushed rapidly to completion. The survey is complete and the permanent route set, removing questions about the touch points along the proposed line.
Oklahoma City June 9 The county election board warns that every corporation firm or supervisor must grant voters at least two hours to vote or face penalties including fines from 50 to 500 dollars and possible imprisonment for violations. Chairman D S Levy says the enforcement will be strict and urges reporting of any breaches.
John Helm a 79 year old bricklayer works alongside much younger men on the wall at C and Callahan streets in Muskogee. He has laid bricks for 62 years and plans to continue. attributes longevity to work and healthy habits, avoiding tobacco alcohol and excess. He lives in Windsor Missouri and is staying with his son J W Helm a contractor in Muskogee.
A lone gunman held up east bound No. 2 of the El Paso and Southwestern Railroad near Corrizozo New Mexico just before midnight. He forced occupants of the sleeper into the private car and gathered their cash and valuables before escaping with several thousand dollars. A posse pursues across the desert as passengers receive aid from the railroad.
New York June 10 Charles R Heike secretary of the American Sugar Refining company was convicted on one count of an indictment charging conspiracy to defraud the government Ernest W Gerbracht was convicted on all six counts Jurors disagreed as to James Bendernagle
Donald Britton aged 13 son of a prominent Shawnee farmer was killed when a .22 rifle in his lap discharged accidentally as he mowed alfalfa. He ran a hundred yards calling for his father before dying. the bullet pierced the upper heart.
Lawton Oklahoma June 9 Tulsa chosen as the site for the Oklahoma Elks state convention in 1911 after a day of military maneuvers at Fort Sill conducted by the First Field Artillery under Col. W. M. Andrews. Visitors toured Medicine Bluff Medicine Park and the Indian mission school amid post events and polo and pack-train drills.
Washington June 9 Theodore Roosevelt plans to limit his political speeches to four states instead of twenty four, a decision disclosed in a letter from a Western Senator on terms of intimate familiarity. The move disappoints supporters in other states and could influence Republican divisions ahead of the national controversy.
A report from Hennessy Oklahoma says Nancy Duncan daughter of Stephen T Duncan was killed by masked attackers described as whitecaps. Neighbors harbored enmity against Duncan and his four sons and the assailants fired into the residence before riding away. Officers began an investigation.
Washington announces that 30,000 Eastern Immigrant Cherokees will receive about 133.19 each starting June 22 at Tahlequah, Cherokee capital, for removal expenses and land loss. Guion Miller supervises the payments, with checks drawn on the U S treasury.
The West Tulsa Belt Line Railway Company passed into the control of a Texas company building a large refinery in West Tulsa. Officers elected include J S Cullinan as president and S E Crosbie as vice president. The board also includes W K Stewart F B Dillard and F Dodge. A new eight mile line from the Texas station in Midland Valley to Lost City on the Frisco will be built and soon under way.
Scientists state eczema germs lie in the inner skin requiring a penetrating liquid not a surface salve. They recommend the standard Oil of Wintergreen in liquid form as D. D. D. Prescription. A third bottle costs 25 cents and will relieve the itch, with years of use and cures claimed.
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