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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
4
Advertises the Ada News proprietors Otis B Weaver and Co and notes entry at Ada postal service as second class mail matter. Rates for advertising available on application.
An Ada area notice lists multiple candidates for mayor city recorder and assessor position subject to Democratic primaries. The piece also urges action for a constitutional convention and statehood for Oklahoma Territory, arguing for early outreach to Congress, funding plans for a local cannery, and community investment to raise $2000 for a plant with predicted local value gains.
Wosom Kerr seeks re election as Ada Alderman subject to Democratic primary action. Jack Shirles announces 48 a vote from North Ada for reelection pending party primary. AK Thoroton declares candidacy for Ada Alderman subject to Democratic primary decision. Mason Ortsberge enters to appear for Ada Alderman post subject to party privacy decision.
City Attorney candidate B C Kine draws sour support during a public appearance ahead of the Democratic primary for the City Attorney post. Supporters question policy positions while opponents call for accountability in city governance.
An official notice proclaims L. E. Mitete as a candidate for City Marshal in the Democratic primary. The announcement notes the qualification and official status of the bid, inviting support during the party contest.
Local political notice urges voters to back J D Gaarask in the Democratic primary for street commissioner. Voter guidance emphasizes party affiliation and campaign intent.
Frank Wieer announces candidacy for city scavenger pending Democratic primary voter decision. Wee! To Hotie runs for city scavenger before the Democratic primary. Johnie Townsend seeks the office of city scavenger, subject to Ada Democrats action.
The News argues Congress fails to act so citizens of Oklahoma and Indian Territory should call a constitutional convention independently. It suggests expediency rests on genuine desire for statehood, noting many newspapers advocate statehood across the territories.
The article suggests Ada could see a sidewalk building season if the right men join the council. It notes council help is a key factor and mentions local officials and plans for future street projects.
Over six weeks Ada residents showed a clear need for new sidewalks and called for a sizable, prioritized public works project. City officials consider a capital N level commitment to pedestrian safety and access.
Saturday marked the end of the holiday for lawmakers who anticipate a demanding session ahead with practical duties starting now. They acknowledge the shift from leisure to legislative work as the season commences.
Birpik McGuire of Oklahoma is expected home soon. He plans to spend the summer telling constituents how near he came to achieving statehood.
Citizens demand a convention to decide on statehood and whether a constitutional convention is expedient for the territories. The proposal aims to gauge mood and legal avenues toward self government.
The article claims Republicans in Congress argued that admitting Indian Territory and Oklahoma would trigger a flood of demand for free garden seeds, overwhelming the department's ability to fulfill orders.
A lumberman observed a supposed sidewalk building craze and noted some people would oppose sidewalks even if lumber were free, calling it an improvement for their own property yet against such construction. The remark captures local opposition to public works.
The speaker urges timely action to plant trees once sunshine returns and birds sing. They remind a neighbor of a prior vow to silence a disruptive cow and warn not to delay, lest the neighbor doubt the pledge.
The two leading Republican daily papers and several top Republican clubs in the Indian Territory advocate calling a constitutional convention. Democrats in the territory are equally eager for statehood as the Republicans.
Counterfeiters have resurfaced in Wilberton I T with a one dollar note altered to ten and a five dollar silver certificate. Police are making efforts to apprehend the passers, with one arrest reported to date.
Secretary Shaw plans February 1906 cabinet retirement. Senator Daniel replaces long serving Cockrell seat. Jerome B Stanford denies contesting Mrs Stanford’s will. Mothers congress delegates from 20 states to attend the triennial national congress in Washington starting March 10. Stanley Stoner of St Louis, long time Calcutta consul general nominee, has 15 years of practice in the city. At Canon City Azel D Galbraith hanged for murdering wife and child in Russell Gulch near Central City, February 29, 1904. National Reform association two days convention in Denver with Rt. Rev. C Olmsted addressing marriage and divorce.
Dispatches from St. Petersburg and battlefronts indicate Kuropatkin’s center is broken and Japanese siege guns have been captured. The Russian line of communications is under threat as Kuroki and Kuropatkin press from east and west.
Japanese fishermen arrested in connection with an alleged night time attempt to sink the British steamer Carlisle in Manila harbor have been released for lack of evidence. Authorities say precautions will be taken to prevent similar acts. The Carlisle was chartered by the Russian government to transport supplies from Vladivostok to Port Arthur.
George B. Cortelyou announced he will retire from the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee soon after taking the postmaster general role. Vice Chairman Harry New of Indianapolis will become acting chairman.
Mrs Chadwick reappears in Cleveland court continuing the case as illness caused Monday's adjournment. She sits in the rear with elbow on the table and chin in hand after removing her veil.
Christiana March 8 The regent crown prince Gustaf has asked former Finance Minister Nicholsen to form a new government after the Hagerup ministry resigned on March 1 bringing a cabinet change for Norway.
Kansas City market summary shows cattle receipts around 10 000 hogs 12 000 and sheep 2 000 with strong to higher prices. Native steers 4.00 to 5.85 southern steers 3.00 to 4.75 and calves 3.00 to 6.60. Hogs bulk 4.90 to 6.14 with heavy 5.00 to 5.10. Lambs 6.50 to 7.50 and muttons 4.75 to 5.75 with range of wethers 5.00 to 6.00.
Cattle receipts at 6.0 percent kept market steady with good to prime steers at 25 06.15 dollars and poor to medium at 3.75 to 4.75. Hogs receipts 23 000 led to prices from 4.90 to 5.22 for mixed and butcher grades. Sheep and lambs receipts 18 000 with values from 5.60 to 7.75 for wethers and western lambs.
St Louis market shows cattle receipts around 3,000 with steady tone. hog receipts near 0 and firm pricing. beef steers 3.25 to 6.00, cows 2.00 to 5.85, pork adds 4.00 to 5.20. Omaha reports 5,100 cattle and 10.40 hogs with steady to easier cattle, higher hogs, and lower sheep. Kansas City grains edge lower with May wheat at around 1.01 and corn around 45 to 45.5 cents.
Chicago markets show No 2 red wheat around 1.08 to 1.14, No 2 hard near 1.12 to 1.15, and No 2 northern around 1.12 to 1.18. Oats and corn futures list March, May, July, and September prices with modest fluctuations.
St Louis reports a lower close for Wheat with No 2 red cash at 1.10 1.16 for May and July contracts. Corn prices ease with No 2 cash around 46 47 cents. Oats decline with No 2 cash at 82 cents and May and July bids shown.
Kansas City market prices dated March 7 list eggs fresh ice per dozen at 2c. butter creamery extra 2c. dairy firsts 2c. packing stock 19c. cheese Lig 14s. poultry Springs 11 2 3? cents per pound. hens 9c. ducks 8c. turkey hens and young gobblers 12c. pigeons per dozen. squabs 25 dollars per dozen.
Auction notice lists sulky plows cultivators stalk cutters and black land plows from Moline implements offered by Geo A Harrison. Sale item category indicates farm machinery to be sold.
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