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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
2
The Coalgate Record Register speculates the Riker bill would be defeated by a wave of ballots in a future vote, suggesting strong opposition from the electorate and predicting a likely collapse of the measure.
Karl Moss of Ada 21 and Arney John son of Ada 17 obtain licenses. C E Rich of Ada 20 weds Lizzie Mc Clusky of Ada 16. License records list ages and neighbors in Ada.
A collection of snips references figures like Andrew Carnegie, the Aiken bill and state universities, plus satirical quips on mothers clubs and La Follette. The tone mocks politics, disarmament, and tariff debates while weaving across regions from Maine to California.
In a Sagamore Hill scene the colonel proclaims retirement while inviting visitors to drink. The Houston Post notes Congress budgeted 5000 dollars for an auto and a driver for Joe Cannon, but Champ Clark now declines public transport. Clark is unmoved by honor or popularity.
The speaker argues residents are willing to improve education but reject destroying schools as the Aiken bill proposes. They advocate keeping the Wilburton school of mines and question relocating it to Stillwater or the mining belt.
Attorney General Charles West filed in the U S Supreme Court to advance on the docket the Oklahoma Indian land cases. The suits by Choctaw and Chickasaw representatives challenge the McCumber amendments removing land restrictions and permitting state taxation.
The supreme court did not issue a ruling on the mandamus suit to force signing of 1910 warrants. The case was resubmitted and will not be heard before March, delaying payment of hundreds of county claims. If funded bonds are not issued or taxes collected, many obligations remain unresolved. The railroad lien appears enough to cover outstanding claims.
The Oklahoma Criminal Court of Appeals upholds the constitutionality of the juvenile court law. The ruling frees 14 year old John Powell from a two year sentence and transfers him to juvenile court for future action under law. The decision rejects claims the act exceeds jurisdiction or voids titles and emphasizes state duty to protect children's rights.
The Browns drew the crowd to the Majestic theatre last evening as contortionists and balancers, proving themselves as skilled as any circus performers.
W. J. Jones of Bebee visited town on Wednesday and used the trip to extend his News subscription for another year.
Fire at East 10th Street occupied by C K Harrison was saved from total destruction by the prompt work of the fire company. Water and chemical streams subdued the blaze, though furniture suffered water damage. wind and zero cold added risk, praised by Fire Chief Harry Parks.
In Creek county the referendum on the county seat moved to Sapulpa with 1822 votes to Bristow’s 2640 in the August 12, 1908 special election, referee C. H. Parker reports the city of Sapulpa as winner.
The Henrietta Standard argues against high state school costs but supports improving educational facilities. It asserts mismanagement is not the schools’ fault and that rapid population growth requires providing children with better opportunities, urging property owners to accept the responsibility.
Ardmore Oklahoma January 13 Uncle George Myers a pioneer citizen died at his home after a brief illness. He was past seventy and well known to early settlers. He leaves a wife and other relatives from around Tishomingo. Interment will be Saturday at Rosedale cemetery.
George A. Neeley, Democrat, elected to Congress from Kansas Seventh District to succeed the late Edmund H. Madison. Vote estimates put Neeley ahead by about 1200 to 1500 over Republican candidate Judge Frank L. Martin. Republicans blame low turnout and a progressive支持 platform split in the GOP.
Professor J O McMinn offers a premium of 1 9 to the boy who raises the best acre of corn to encourage young farmers in Homer. The winner gains good prospects for county and state exhibit premiums.
A roundup of Oklahoma items includes Brennan of Hennessy saved from toxic fumes in a tank. Brannan of Guthrie named chief booze buster. Bud Ledbeter becomes Muskogee turnip king. Medicine Grass Elk woman struck by a train at Watonga. A Nebraska hog dentist claim, Carter county pistol law, Bud Pollard cruelty case, oil land sale in Okmulgee, Alfred Robinson’s return, Collinsville High School blaze, John Anderson to Panama Canal, Tribbey death, Roch and Brown deaths, and Pat Sweeney sentenced for white slave traffic.
The Ada News has purchased the Pontotoc County Enterprise from Mr. Orel Harper. Unexpired subscriptions will be fulfilled by the News publishers with the Weekly News through the Enterprise expiration, or credited on the News if the Enterprise subscriber is delinquent. News Pub. & Printing Co.
The regular quarterly examination for teachers' certificates will be held Friday and Saturday January 26 and 27 at the office of Superintendent Pierce in the courthouse.
At the annual stockholders meeting of Pontotoc County Abstract Co the following directors were elected for the ensuing year John D Rinard Lee Dagges W P Chism Gale Statler and C T Angel At the directors meeting after election the following officers were elected John D B Rinard president Lee Daggs vice president C T Angel secretary treasurer The firm has added Farm and City Loan business and will make loans on improved real estate
Two men wearing black masks entered the Dale State Bank in Dale Oklahoma, bound the cashier Dillard Saylor with revolvers, and demanded money. Saylor attempted to comply as vice president Patton reached for a receiver. the robbers fled, Saylor fired, and a posse pursued them several miles before night halted the chase.
M N Sherrell of Pauls Valley has purchased the Ada Bottling Works and will move to Ada. His household goods are already there and his family will follow when a house is found. The News extends best wishes for his success in the business.
Saturday afternoon seven day old Paul Wright, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wright, died after brief illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Leroy Anderson Sunday at Rosedale Cemetery where the child was laid to rest.
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