Ada men tour local canning plant and plan stockholder rule
M. D. Steiner manager of the Ada daily News and John Beard visited the local canning factory to study installation methods. Steiner reported Ada supporters raised 1,050 in three hours and offered more if needed and insisted the plant manager be a stockholder for better service. They returned to Ada after a complete inspection of the local plant.
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M. DD. Steiner
Ada
J. T
Daily News
John Beard
Steiner
Sheenee News
Lincoln Republican Club backs Oklahoma constitutional convention plan
Ardmore Oklahoma Territory March The Lincoln Republican Club unanimously passed a resolution urging Governor Ferguson and the Oklahoma legislature to enact a law for a constitutional convention to frame a state constitution for Oklahoma and submit it to the next Congress. The plan calls for delegates from both territories and invites Roosevelt to include statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory in any extra session call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
O. T
Veteran Confederate T. J. Goree Dies in Galveston at Seventieth
Galveston Texas March 6 T J Goree a veteran of Longstreet command died this morning in his seventieth year He was born in Alabama and moved to Texas as a child He served as Huntsville penitentiary superintendent from 1877 to 1893 later becoming assistant general manager of the Texas Land and Loan Co of Galveston Survived by widow and two children Mrs Dr Thomas Huntsville and Robert Goree Waco
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Galveston
Tex
T. J. Goree
Longstreet
Alabama
Waller County
Texas
Huntsville Penitentiary
Texas Land and Loan Co
Pauls Valley selects mayor and ticket in Democratic primary
In Pauls Valley Illinois on March 6 a Democratic primary chose a slate for the April election. Mayor J. F. Myers leads the ticket along with W. M. Waide for recorder Roy Burks for treasurer J K Russell for marshal R McMillan for attorney Jesse Reaves for street commissioner Ed Blakey and aldermen J W Carter Asa Ramsey J W Shimate W M Erwin and H D Tee.
Desperate Front Battles Raging Near Mukden
Front reports a general, heavy battle with heavy Russian losses near Mukden as Kuropatkin withdraws toward Tie Pass. Japanese forces push left center and envelop right wing, with unofficial tally near 7,000 Russian casualties and a heroic Rennekampff noted in the mountain pass south of Mukden.
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St. Petersburg
Hun River
Fushuan
Liao River
Simintin
Mukden
Ven Rennekampff
Oklahoma City to host Chau Tauqua assembly in June
Oklahoma City plans a Chau tauqua assembly from June 15 to 22 with contracts signed for speakers Governor La Follette of Wisconsin and William Jennings Bryan to speak June 16 and June 20 respectively. Republican day on June 16 will feature prominent Republicans Dennis Flynn and Delegate Bird S. McGuire. Democratic day on June 20 will include Bryan. Rev. Sam Jones is expected to participate. Farmers' day is set for June 17 with possible address from Secretary of Agriculture Wilson.
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Oklahoma City
Chautauqua Assembly
la Follette
Wisconsin
William Jennings Bryan
Dennis Flynn
Bird S. McGuire
Oklahoma
W. J. Bryan
Statehood
Sam Jones
Wilson
Kentucky livery stable burns in incindiary blaze at night
Fire destroyed the Kentucky livery stable in Muskogee Saturday night at 10 o clock, burning the building and twenty eight horses. The loss is estimated at seven thousand five hundred dollars with partial insurance. An advertisement follows for a family horse and buggy and household items for sale at Busy Bee Restaurant.
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Muskogee
I. T
Kentucky
Busy Bee
Indian Appropriation Bill Ends Dispute On Land Sales
Washington reports in brief that the conference on the Indian appropriation bill reached agreement on three disputed points. The house dropped its opposition to the senate amendment removing land sale restrictions in Indian Territory. The senate also receded from amendments funding Colville Indian settlement reimbursement and the Gila River irrigation project in Arizona.
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Senate
Indian Territory
Colville
Memorial services for John H. Reagan planned by Wm L. Byrd camp
The Wm L. Byrd camp of Confederate Veterans will hold memorial services in memory of John H. Reagan, last member of the Confederate cabinet, on Sunday, March 1. The speaker and program will be announced later by order of Sam Vargi, Captain of the camp.
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Wm L. Byrd
John H. Reagan
Sam Vargi
Ardmore Gets Land Office Move Approved
The interior department approved Dawes commission action to move the Chickasaw land office from Tishomingo to Ardmore. The office should relocate within about two weeks amid local protests from Tishomingo residents, who argued the change was unfavorable. The secretary of the interior supported the commission, citing Ardmore’s greater accessibility for land office business.
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Muskogee, I.T
Dawes Commission
Chickasaw
Tishomingo
Ardmore
Interior Department
Tishewingo
Land Office
Commission
Department
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Gibbs Against the Dunlaps in Major 825000 Suit
The well known case of B. P Gibbs against A. B B Dunlap and associates for 825000 is called for trial this afternoon.
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B. P Gibbs
A. BB. Dunlap and Associates
McAlester Doctor Indicted Under New Medical Law
Dr. W. E. Abbott, mayor of McAlester, was indicted by a grand jury for practicing medicine without a license and is held on a $500 bond. He claims thirty-two years of practice across Illinois, Arkansas, and Indian Territory. The case marks the first prosecution under the new medical law enacted by Congress last winter.
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South McAlester
W. E. Abbott
McAlester
Abbott
Winois
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Washington
Congress
Mayor Arrest After Front Post Office Altercation
In South McAlester on a Saturday night ex Alderman E C Young shot by an 82 caliber revolver during a scuffle with Mayor Weller in front of the post office. Young was wounded in the water line area but escaped death. Keller was arrested by Officer Harvey and later released on his own recognizance.
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E C. Young
Mayor Weller
Post Office
Young
Keller
Harvey
Ada pioneer Jack West dies of pneumonia in Bisbee
Joe West received a telegram this morning announcing the death of his brother Jack West in Bisbee Arizona. The deceased was once a prominent citizen of Ada known for his years of public service. His friends express deep regret.
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Joe West
Jack
Bisbee
Ari
Ada
Enrolling of Indian Children Expanded by Dawes Commission
Washington issued orders to enroll children born to Seminole Creek and Choctaw Chickasaw citizens up to March 4 1905. Creeks include children born to freedmen. Choctaw and Chickasaw exclude freedmen. Creek nation may add about 2000 enrollees for allotment. others open to surplus land value.
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Dawes Commission
Washington
Ada Democratic Primary Election Call 1905
The Acts Democratic Club executive committee calls a Democratic primary in Ada Indian Territory on March 21 1905 at the mayor s office. Officers to conduct the election are J E Webb W D Lowden W C Castlebery L D Ratliff J W Dean and Marvin Brown. Voters must enroll on club rolls and pledge to support Democratic nominees. Polls open 8 am close 6 30 pm. January 23 1905. J Bolen President W L Reed Secretary.
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Acts’ Democratic Club
Ada
Indian Territory
J. E. Webb
W. D. Lowden
W. C. Castlebery
L. D. Ratliff
J. W., Dean
Marvin Brown
Ada Democratic Club
J. Bolen
W. L. Reed
Tragic Wagon Accident Claims Mrs. Julia Collins
In Checotah Oklahoma on March 7 Mrs. Julia Collins died when her wagon of corn rolled over her after being kicked by frightened horses. She was instantly killed as the team bolted and she fell in front of the wheels.
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Checotah, I. T
Julia Collins
Mount Scott Woman Chosen as Confederate Reunion Sponsor
Miss Mary Sneed daughter of Capt R A Sneed and ex Confederate of Mississippi has been selected by Colonel Bill Cross as sponsor to the Confederate reunion at Louisville. Miss Sneed is a popular young lady of the new country.
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Lawton
O. T
Mary Sneed
Mount Scott
R. A. Sneed
Mississippi
Bill Cross
Louisville
Sneed
Tax Collection Summary Exceeds Twelve Thousand Dollars
Statement shows occupation tax receipts of 1514.95 dog tax 70.00 ward dog fund 304.85 water fund 10883.05 total receipts 12072.15 paid to treasurer on occupation and dog taxes 1499.00 water fund 275.00 on taxes general fund 2433.08 sinking fund 3514.43 school fund 4866.17 totals 12072.15.
Warrants Issued for Water Works and City Funds Totals
The record notes total warrants issued of 35,304.67 with allocations to water works operating plant fund and other city accounts. Treasurer shows 12,587.68 paid and 3,184.47 balance. G F Johnson serves as recorder recording warrants for construction and fund types including general, impounding, street and water funds.
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G. F. Johnson
City Waterworks Damaged by Falling Curbing
At three this morning residents near the water works heard a roaring noise. An employee found the plant had lost its pump and well, both collapsed into a hole when a six foot rock wall above the wooden curb gave way. Wet weather loosened the rock. wooden curbing will replace the damaged edges.
Tulsa Sends 100 Citizens East to Advertise City
On the 14th inst a hundred Tulsa residents depart by special train for the east to promote Tulsa. A complete printing office will be housed in a baggage car and a daily newspaper will be printed and distributed each day for fifteen days. Hurrah for Tulsa.
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Tulsa
East
Kerr Seeks Re election as Ada Alderman
Sam Kerr announces candidacy for re election to Ada alderman under the Democratic primary. Citizens praise his civil righteousness and watchdog role in town finances, noting his honesty and labor protection stance. The News commends him to Ada Democrats for another term.
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Sam Kerr
Ada
Kerr
Eivil
Democrats
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President Roosevelt
South McAlester, I. T
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Watcr
Jack West
Muskogee, I. T
Miss Sneed
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