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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
2
Boston, June 20. Thos. W. Lawson denounces the Republican convention for nominating Taft and Sherman and offers one million dollars to support Bryan and Johnston. He prepared a 1,200 word letter to Bryan and wired the Democratic leader. He vows to pay from his own pocket and calls the convention insolent and un-American.
Albert Kuhn paid 300 for a bale of good middling cotton weighing 455 pounds at the Galveston Cotton Exchange first bale sale. It set a record high since war times. Two other bales from Falfurrias and Nueces County also sold for 150 and 105 dollars respectively.
Judge U Grant Winn of Ada a leading Oklahoma Republican declines the race for Congress due to private business demands. He was nominated by the Fourth Congressional District but states he will continue party work and support in the new state, sending formal letter to Sam Downing.
Bebee Oklahoma reports near ten hours of rain with more expected. Crops show mixed results as corn grows well but needs work, cotton damaged about 20 percent by wash, oats look decent but require sunshine to reduce rust. Local visits reveal families and neighbors sharing reports and scenes around farms and roads remain poor.
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Mayor Harrison christened the park with the first ball as Ada defeated Coalgate 4 to 3 in ten innings. Jim Ellis delivered a key two bagger driving in two runs while McDole Hawkins and Courtney contributed with hits and walks. Coalgate miners impressed as gentlemen but were kept scoreless until late in the contest. Time of game 2 hours 50 minutes with Neathery umpiring.
Ada defeated Madill 4 to 2 in a clean, exciting contest played Thursday at the park. Key moments include two base hits by Ellis, Kiser, and C, with pitching by McDole and Boggs and 15 and 7 strikeouts respectively. Time of game 1:35. Umpire Bullock.
In a high school level clash at Madill Ada edged Madill with a dramatic late rally. The game featured strong pitching from Ada and sparse errors, ending with Ada pulling ahead in the sixteenth inning after a two-out, two-on hit by Gorman. Audience noted the unusual late surge and praised both teams’ defense.
A special Fourth of July feature will be tournament races with many riders. First prize is 25 dollars, second 10 dollars, third 5 dollars plus merchandise from local merchants. The course will be ready in a day or two and contestants may practice anytime.
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