Two State Boards In A Deadlock Over Normal Building Plans
The Board of Normal Regents and the Board of Public Affairs failed to resolve their dispute on building construction for the Southeastern Normal at Ada and South Central Normal at Durant. Each board claims exclusive or joint control over plans, specifications, and acceptance of the projects, with expected alignments from related boards and the state architect.
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Guthrie
Oklo
State Board of Normal Regents
State Board of Public Affairs
E. B. Cameron
Southeastern Normal School
Ada
South Central Normal School
Durant
Ward of Public
Board of Public Affairs
Patrick Weathers
Board of Normal Regents
M. E. Trapp
State Board of Agricultural and Industrial Education
Scondary Schools of
Girls’ Industrial School
Chickasha
Oklahoma School Land Case to Be Started
Oklahoma moves to sell large blocks of state school lands under the new law. The initial auction covers about 1,541,? acres in western, northwestern and southwestern Oklahoma across 19 counties. John Shepler named sales superintendent. Lessees may seek adjustments to appraisals under oath with county resident freeholders. an adjuster and advisory board will review, then the commission acts.
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4Ruthrie
State School Land Commission
School Land Department
College
John Shepler
Pawnee
The
Lessees’ Association
PLAN ANOTHER RACE IN MCALESTER JAIL ESCAPE PLOT
Plan to flee intensified as prisoners on the county road allegedly hid tools and dynamite fuse in the jail hidden reserve. A foreman failed to inventory tools allowing escape, two bootleggers Brill and Freeman fled into the brush pursued by dogs with one captured yesterday.
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McAlester
Okla
Way Brill
Jack Freeman
Ada Faces Debate Over Collins Institute Move
In a June 17 1905 AFL call meeting Ada citizens consider moving Collins Institute to Ada from Chickasaw nation areas. Judge Humphrey Colbert warns such a move would cost funds and weaken Chickasaw schools, arguing the institute should stay on its current land and maintain tribal funding. A separate Ada union resolves not to hinder the local cement plant and affirms support for workers regardless of union membership.
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Ada
Collins Institute
Chickasaws
Chickasaw City
Humphrey Colbert
Ada News
Kennedy
Oklahoma
Atoka
Collins
United States
H. Colbert
Ada Daily News
A. A. Walker
Marion Moore
Sec'y
Texas Department Store Expands with New Two Story Warehouse
The Texas Department Store under J. B. Wall is constructing a two story rat and dust proof warehouse behind its Main Street building. It will house an immense reserve stock with weighing and heavy weight transactions managed by a specially selected competent man. The move attracts natives and others from all quarters.
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Texas Department Store
J. B. Wall
Republicans for Haskell
Guthrie June 16 Congressman Charles D Carter of Ardmore says the persecution of Governor Haskell is condemned in Washington by Democrats and most Republicans. He cites Nebraska Republican Norris praising Haskell’s early work and bold speech, but fears powerful interests will continue to pursue him. Norris hopes Haskell will win.
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Haskell
Ada City Council Approves Election Supply Bill
At the adjourned regular meeting of June 16 1909 Ada Oklahoma council members Chapman Hill Shirley West Crowder Evans and absent Sims and Hope attended Mayor Little presided The Ada News bill for printing election supplies for April primary and election totaling 27 91 was allowed on Evans and Hill motion The mayor and city clerk were authorized to sign a contract with E D Lumsden when satisfactorily drawn The vote carried Ayes Chapman Hill Shirley West Crowder Evans Noes Sims Hope Adjourned none Ab-
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Chapman
Hill
Shirley
West
Crowder
Evans
Sims
Hope
Little
Ada News
E. D. Lumsden
Aves
Thornton in Trouble at City Hall Over Water Pipe Incident
Col A K Thornton appeared at city hall amid trouble yet kept good humor. A steam ditcher cut his water pipe feeding his gun, disrupting ongoing improvements. Thornton plans a new engine and concrete foundations for presses and machinery.
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Col
A. K. Thornton
Thornton
Dorset Carter denies railway merger report
Dorset Carter, president of the Oklahoma Central railway, said there is no truth in a New York report claiming his company is linked with the Seaboard, Norfolk and Western, the Atlantic and Birmingham, and the Detroit and Toledo Railway in a scheme to terminate the reorganization.
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Purcell
Okla
Dorset Carter
Oklahoma Central Railway Company
New York
Seaboard, Norfolk & Western
Atlantic & Birmingham
Detroit & Toledo
Silver Medal Contests At First Methodist Church
Eight contestants present at 8 30 P M on June 22 at the First Methodist Church for a silver medal contest begun by the W C T U. The pieces are described as interesting pointed and logical and the event invites all to hear the girls and boys render declamations elevating to young and old. Mrs G T Howerton, president.
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First Methodist
G. T. Howerton
Ada Normal Building Plans Praised by Judge Croxton
Judge Croxton reports the five Ada normal plans and specifications for state inspection are beauties. The Alva normal duplicate is under consideration. The Alva building spans 240 feet and is among the prettiest in the state.
New Residence Plans Revealed for Ada and Sunrise
J B Giles completed blue print plans for residences for Reuben M Roddie and C F E Wingo. Mr Wingo’s home in Sunrise described as elegant. Mr Roddie’s home in south Ada noted as one of the most substantial yet erected in the city.
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J. B. Giles
Reuben M. Roddie
C. F E. Wingo
Mr. Winso
Sunrise
Mr. Roddie
South
Ada
Meat Market Changes In Harrington And Jones Move
Harrington and Jones purchase the meat market equipment of R S Tobin on Main Street and relocate to the former city hall building on South Broadway. The new establishment is neat and clean with a good location and ready to serve the trade.
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Harrington & Jones
R. S. Tobin
Main Street
City Hall
South Broadway
For Sale or Trade Steam Merry-Go-Round
Classified notice offering a steam Merry-Go-Round for sale or trade. Inquiries directed to W. L. Johnston at Reed & Johnston.
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W. L. Johnston
Reed & Johnston
Taft and Roosevelts Pups Continue Fight in Muskogee Case
Mr. Taft is informed the Muskogee town lot cases will be won and fought to the finish. J Blair Shoenfelt, ex Indian agent and Wright-Shoenfelt foe, expected in Washington. Attorney General Wickersham declares a sure shot and Taft informed. Tulsa DA Gregg to lead prosecutions. AAG Russell to withdraw.
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Taft
Muskogee
J. Blair Shoenfelt
Muskoge
Wright
Tom Hopes Hand Called During Ada Foundry Conception
Mr. J. Eisner, described as German in manner, arranged to build a modern foundry and machine shop in Ada. The incident occurred while Tom Hope drafted the contract, with Eisner loudly insisting on changes. Eisner plans to build cottages to attract skilled workers to Ada.
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J. Eisner
Ada
Eisner
Tom Hope
Hope
J C Roland Returns From Shawnee Visit
J C Roland came back this morning after a short trip to Shawnee. He spent several days away and returned with no public announcements or statements reported.
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J.C. Roland
Shawnee
Eisner to Build Foundry in Ada With 15 Skilled Jobs
Mr. J Eisner president of Eisner Machine Company St Louis arrives in Ada to finalize plans for a foundry and machine shop. Immediate investment about 15000 dollars will create 15 to 28 skilled positions boosting local payroll and drawing business from East Central and Southeast Oklahoma towns. Local citizens plan to grant a suitable property for the venture.
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ST. Louis Machinery ,Co
Ada
J. Eisner
St. Louis
Eisner Machine Company
Eisner
East Central
Oklahoma
Boilermakers Walk Out in Shawnee Strike
In Shawnee Oklahoma 900 shop workers threaten near shutdown after nonunion helpers are used. Sixty boilermakers walk out and two machinists' days’ work remain. International Boilermakers president in Iowa to come to settle the dispute tomorrow.
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Shawnee
Rock Island
International Boilermakers
Iowa
Roosevelt Family Admits Public Resentment Behind Suits
In Detroit on June 11, Garfield quoted by the Associated Press says the grand jury will decide between Governor Haskell and ex President Roosevelt. He warns that grand juries can be used for personal spite and that courts should not be driven by selfish motives.
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Haskell
Roosevelt
Will Build Ada's State Normal
Guthrie Oklahoma June 18. The board of affairs adopted a rule that union labor shall be used in all new state buildings where possible and contractors must sign contracts with that stipulation. The board also approved a rule to prefer in state purchases when prices and freight are the same.
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Guthrie
Okla
Board of Affairs Today
Daily News Seeks Boost in Local Business Support
The Daily News appeals to business citizens to increase patronage and extend their daily paper’s reach. It notes six years of steady support and prompt payments, urging readers to help the paper grow by buying more subscriptions and services.
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Dmily News
The
News
Community Barbecue and Picnic Planned for July 5
Conn, Lucas, Rinard, Tram Conn, Henry Lucas and John Rinard organize a large July 5 barbecue and picnic. Volunteers prepare foods, games and activities for neighbors and families. Local groups rally to support the event.
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Board of Public Affairs Contract
Neorthwest
Southwest
Bogey
Hugh Taylor
Masters Miller
Bruce Ligon
Albert Croxton
Ligon
Tom Sawyer
Huckleberry Finn
Old Hawk Eye
Hogey
Alaska
Yukon
Pacific
Seattle
Ada, Okla
I, McNair
Chickasaw
Federation OF Labor
G. S. Bove
Marion
American Federation of Labor
Moore
Bro. Colbert
Portland
Council Proceedings
Ada Normal Building
Roosevelts
Messrs
Gregg
Mott
Wickersham
Tion
Boilermakers
State Board of Affairs
Conn, Lucas, Rinard
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