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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
5
Chicago dispatch reports the Taft faction defeating Roosevelt for a second time by a large margin and holding steady delegates. Roosevelt plans a possible bolt with Roosevelt supporters debating a Coliseum clash or a separate hall convention amid heavy police presence.
R. E. Brians is visiting from Allen today, staying for local engagements and social calls.
D. W. Chern, state geologist, spoke yesterday at the normal on birds as friends of man. He outlined birds useful to humans by destroying insect pests and noted plans to visit Byrd's Mill spring and inspect Ada’s water supply during the trip.
Oklahoma City January 21 referendum results finalize socialist ticket for all state offices. Candidates include United States Senator John G. Wills and Congressman at large J Luther Langston Oscar Ameringer and district picks such as A W Renshaw Hennessey H I Bryant Cestos J B Irvin Stillwater F W Holt McAlester H H Stallard Snyder plus Justice W H Bell Lone Wolf and Judge E S Hurt Madill.
Biography outline tracing Theodore Roosevelt born October 1858 in New York City. Details major offices from New York assembly to vice presidency and presidency, his Rough Riders command, mediation in Russia Japan peace, 1909 retirement, Africa hunt, Outlook editor role, and 1912 GOP candidacy announcement. Includes dates and key roles.
A correction notes yesterday’s error in reporting a Walsh grocery store front being updated. Logsden’s Shoe Store will soon feature a fine new display window in the town, described as one of the nicest in the area.
Former President Roosevelt was nominated for President on an independent ticket at the Republican convention in Chicago. Roosevelt urged unity across parties as organizers plan a convention in Illinois and then nationwide, with a summer convention likely in August.
J Y Callahan of Enid visits Ada on his campaign for Congressman at large. He is described as an S%er with a record in territorial times and the only Democrat elected as a delegate to Congress in those days. He backs direct primary nominations and popular election of president and senators.
The piece notes Mr. Crabgrass visiting Messrs. Cotton and Corn for a few days of work in the sun. It mentions the daughter of Mr. Slocum improving after a sickness and Rev. Bell delivering an able sermon to a well attended meeting. It records Turnie Cooper’s outings after church and Norris Kiersey’s Sunday dinner plans.
C H Snyder of Petersburg Indiana arrived in Ada and reported crop prospects improving after entering timber belt near Ada. He noted Ada’s appeal and suggested local cement and brick industries could attract capital for further development in cement lime shale and pottery clay deposits.
National committeemen allied with Clark Hearst and Murphy selected Judge Parker as temporary chairman with 31 votes from Clark Hearst Murphy block plus 20 for James of Kentucky and 2 for O Gorman New York. Wilson forces plan to oppose Parker as progressives split from reactionaries and politicians.
Baltimore dispatches indicate Champ Clark likely to secure the presidential nomination with New York's ninety votes if Col Bryan can sway Clark followers to block Parker. If Bryan fails to rally support, Clark may be nominated on the first or second ballot. desertions could derail him entirely.
Oklahoma Supreme Court commission upholds the union of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church with the Presbyterian Church US in an opinion by Judge C B Ames. The ruling notes prior state cases and affirms the plan of union as reasonable though not total extinction of the Cumberland branch.
Washington June 24 Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell labor leaders were found guilty of contempt of court in the Buck Stove boycott case. Gompers got one year Morrison nine months and Mitchell six months in the District of Columbia jail. The ruling followed an injunction violation tied to an unfair list used by Buck stores and ranges.
Mr. Collins C. Williams, a two year student at the State University at Norman, has passed the State Bar examination and accepted a position in Judge Galbraith's office. He is the brother of Justice R L Williams and is regarded as a young man of promise and sound judgment in selecting a location for Ada's bar.
Chicago reports Col. Theodore Roosevelt states he may join a progressive party if the people demand it. Roosevelt delegates push to seat 78 claimed fraudulent delegates, plan to nominate him in the Colosseum if seated, while main convention continues without a bolt.
The aged James Anniston, visiting his son Simpson, showcases remarkable vitality at a advanced age. He recalls early Florence history, describing Indian times, the absence of railroads or telegraphs, and life before modern communication. He credits his cheerfulness and broad reading as keys to health.
Secretary of the Interior rejects the Osage tribal election of chief Red Eagle and associates as unsatisfactory. A new election must be held before a specified deadline. The department also disapproves the constitution and related selections, requiring fresh ballots and officer appointments.
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