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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1907
Page
7
Ada news brief roundup notes arrivals departures business visits and social updates. Movements include Kerr and Roland in town From Shawnee J M Van Winkle en route to new Shawnee home and many locals attending church meetings and local events.
Ada citizens note a string of brief updates from daily life including medical and travel plans. Ministers Rev G W Jefferson and Rev D J Austin are scheduled for services. R V Skaggs and other locals settle subscriptions and travels while business contracts are discussed.
Charley Little is dangerously sick with grippe and old internal disorders, causing great anxiety. Hiram Lann of Hart visited Ada today. Ross Tipton has closed Palace Pool hall to the Daggs brothers and the Tiptons consider moving west. Houston Perry of Frisco was in Ada today.
Washington February 27 The subcommittee refused to include 138 240 for future Oklahoma convention expenses. Col Owen of Muskogee and Burleson argued. Oklahoma delegate McGuire was unavailable. Republicans hope the convention fails, seeing it as an election gain. The full committee will consider the measure tomorrow.
Guthrie Oklahoma February 28 The Jim Crow provision was killed in committee of the whole by a 46 to 31 vote. The convention debated aliens land ownership and Torrens land registration proposals while creating a Labor Commissioner and declaring an eight hour work day. Committees push toward final passage as general provisions backs bans on bucket shops and stock options.
Col W T Cox announces his candidacy for Pontotoc district clerk. A Tennesseean who became Texan at 20, he has long served Collin county as district clerk and public official. He chaired the local Democratic campaign committee last fall and is praised for integrity.
Officials gather in Muskogee Oklahoma to watch the final closing of rolls for five civilized tribes. After March 4 1907 no enrollment cases will be heard and the department of the interior will not reopen citizenship matters. The effort has engaged the government for years with estimates of about 90 000 possible enrollees and hundreds of cases awaiting interior review.
The report notes petitions from Indians seeking removal of land sale restrictions and to testify in support. By mid afternoon only ten applications had been filed. Officials may depart for Sulphur if not needed, as the tour began February 11 and ends April 5, reducing Indian costs. Continued dealings with Pusey and Kramer are unlikely to yield removal of restriction legislation by this Congress.
The piece notes spring arriving mild on the first day, with forecasts of variable weather as March could end blustery like a lion. It mentions groundhog shadow sightings and suggests adages may fail to predict actual conditions.
Bay pony mare with roach mane and white on one foot. Blue brand on front shoulder with bar underneath. In good condition. Worn a red webb halter. Reward offered. Contact 43 if W. H. Ebey.
The House Appropriations committee voted along party lines to deny the Oklahoma convention's request of 135 240 for statehood preparations. Republicans argued the enabling act’s 100 000 was already high for a territory, while Democrats noted prior generous federal aid. A renewed push in both chambers may occur, but Democratic resolve to oppose the item is cooled by overall Oklahoma largess.
Lyman K. Lane suspended cashier at the United States Indian Agency in Muskogee was arrested yesterday by U S Marshal Hub bard on a charge of embezzling government funds totaling 7895.95. Lane waived examination and posted 2500 bail. The shortage was first discovered about two months ago.
Hon J J Carter aged 78 died at his New Orleans home yesterday. A Minden La business leader and former mayor, he served five years as collector of internal revenue for Mississippi and Louisiana in New Orleans. He was brother in law to Congressman John T Watkins and long time senior deacon at Coliseum Place Baptist Church. He left a record of a noble life.
At the reservoir site about twenty five men are working this week on dam foundation excavation. Next week the crew is likely to rise to fifty. A grading outfit, delayed in transport, is expected daily to join the project.
The Mosman family thanks friends and neighbors for kind acts during illness and burial of their daughter and sister Allie. God alone knows the sorrow. Your kindness remains a cherished memory with us. A. J. Mosman and Family.
Ardmore I T Feb 27 Gaines livery stable and seven horses with feed were destroyed by a morning fire. Origin unknown. Insurance about 200 with total loss near 8500.
In Austin on February 28, the Texas House approved the majority committee report exonerating United States Senator Joseph W Bailey by a 70 to 40 vote after a two month legislative inquiry. Bailey addressed the chamber from the Speaker's stand and is to depart tonight for Washington to be sworn in for his second term on March 4.
The theatrical company arrives by Frisco forenoon and performs at the Ada Opera House tonight. The band gathered on Main Street at noon and delighted the public with superb selections. The orchestra is praised as a rare treat and worth the admission.
A racy comedy drama titled Along the Kennebec played to a large audience despite higher prices. The rustic humor pleased patrons with few sentimental pauses, and the cast included several good artists delivering a solid performance on the small city stage.
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