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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
2
Ada celebrates statehood with a call to prepare a robust organic law for the new commonwealth. The 16th Recording District praises punctual civic duty and warns to guard the constitutional convention from compromised delegates as they seek an impregnable framework.
The News reports a Business Men's League of St. Louis invitation to a November 15 16 convention in St. Louis for deep water canal and Mississippi River improvements. It suggests Ada send a delegate to press for western waterways funding including Sandy Creek and other river projects.
Cal Gibson a drayman of Mill Creek I T was shot and perhaps fatally wounded by City Marshal Bud Moore during an attempted arrest last night. The ball went through his arm and struck the body under the armpit with doubtful prospects for recovery. Gibson reportedly drew an eight pistol. Clearing House Men Organize in Shawnee Okla
Cities across Indian Territory report fireworks, cannon salutes, and mass meetings as Oklahoma gains statehood. Ada, Lawton, Davis, Tulsa, Eufaula, and Francis host speakers, bands, and public demonstrations while candidates begin announcing runs for office.
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