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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1909

Page

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Oklahoma Governor Defends Constitution Amid Press Critique

Governor N. Haskell replies to a Enid Eagle article accusing him of misleading statements. He praises Oklahoma's constitution, denounces press criticism as driven by special interests, and urges unity across parties to support honest government and state advancement.

Guthrie Okla Eagle Enid Haskell United States Muskogee Roosevelt State of Oklahoma Missouri Ohio N. Haskell

Oklahoma City hosts statewide conference on Katy boycott

Governor Haskell and Attorney General West press Oklahoma bankers and merchants to end the Katy boycott. Oklahoma City business leaders meet to consider Kansas City rate rejections and a proposed equalization plan for M K T railway traffic amid disputes with Kansas City merchants.

Oklahoma City Haskell West Kansas City Oklahoma Bankers of Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company Katy Clark Hudson Oklahoma Federation of Commercial Clubs Retailers’ Association Johnston The Traffic Association Fred A. Finneran Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce and Traffic Association Federated Clubs H. G. Wilson Transportation Bureau Kansas City Commercial Club Transportation Committee State Kansas City Transportation Committee Galveston Texas City Oklahoma Cities Kansas City Transportation Bureau A. W. McKeand Wilson

Deficiency Bill Vetoed In Part In Oklahoma

Gov Haskell signed the deficiency appropriation bill after vetoing items totaling 33396.04. net deficiencies remain 401540.78. Other bills approved include pure food acts and local measures. many counties receive authorizations and the Williams, Gilmer and Gouding insurance acts are enacted.

Guthrie Okla Haskell State Pure Food and Public Health Department State University Tonkawa Territorial Board of Regents Ada Weatherford Normal Schools Statehood Governor’s Office Secretary of State State Examiner and Inspector Criminal Court of Appeals State Printing Department Oklahoma Insane Asylum School For the Deaf Boards of Education Unifor England Canada Gilmer

Roosevelt sails for East Africa on first stage of big game journey

Theodore Roosevelt departs Sagamore Hill aboard the Hamburg from Hoboken at 11 06 amid cheering crowds. Police clear a path as he smiles and acknowledges supporters one hat and a leather case lost in the crush. He speaks briefly to reporters and sends a farewell telegram to President Taft.

New York N. Y Theodore Roosevelt Wilds East Africa Sagamore Hill Hoboken Roosevelt Rooosevelt President Taft

City Council Sets Special Election For Gas Franchise

The city council met to handle unfinished business and passed an ordinance ordering a special election on the fourth Tuesday in April to decide whether the city should grant a gas franchise to W. L. Reed and W. H. Ehey.

W. L. Reed W. H. Ehey

Governor Haskell signs diverse bills in Oklahoma

Guthrie Oklahoma March 23 Governor Haskell signed house bills by Ross on sidewalks and alleys Haynes on nitro glycerine storage and manufacture Boyle on explosives in mines Charles on cemeteries distance Bryan on drainage Rotenberry on conspiratorial robbery and senate bills by Thomas for protection of emblems rituals and features of benevolent secret societies Taylor amending the county weigher law.

Guthrie Okla Haskell House Ross Haynes Boyle Charles Bryan Rotenberry Senate Thomas Taylor

Judge West Disposes Cases In 36 Minute Court Session

In a 36 minute session Judge West disposed of several cases. Albert Weaver pleaded guilty to burglary in two cases and was sentenced to two years in the McAlester penitentiary. R. Williams, jailed four months awaiting trial, pled guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and received one day in jail. Otto Willard pleaded guilty to shooting with intent to kill and was sentenced to one year in the McAlester state penitentiary. Two writs of habeas corpus were entered with bonds granted. Sixty six U. S. misdemeanor cases were dismissed.

West Albert Weaver McAlester R. Williams Otto Willard

Arraignment on Bebbitt murder case ends in jail without bond

Oscar Peeler and John Williamson Jr were arraigned yesterday for preliminary trial on complicity in the Bebbitt murder case. They waived exam and were committed to jail without bond. Janis Rickard was also tried yesterday on grand larceny and bound over to district court in 500 dollars.

Oscar Peeler John Williamson, Jr Bebbitt Janis Rickard

Buff Orpingtons for sale by Mrs Walker

Buff Orpingtons offered at $1.25 per dozen eggs with white guarantee. Birds described as fine and delicious for table use and excellent layers. Address provided by Mrs. W. L. Walker.

Ada Prospects Report Positive By Guthrie Messenger

Otis Weaver in Guthrie sends a hopeful telephone message about Ada. The outlook for Ada is described as favorable and the efforts of local residents are acknowledged as pursuing the best outcomes for the community.

Otis Weaver Guthrie Ada

Guthrie Fellows Attend Ada Celebration

The text notes that Justice Furman and chief supreme clerk Campbell with Supreme Court reporter Parker may visit Ada to celebrate the securing of state normal. It also mentions hopes that the governor will accompany them and that Swamp should bring his bow and uniform.

Townsiain Furman Supreme Clerk Campbell Supreme Court Parker Ada Swamp

G L Clement Dies From Runaway Incident Injuries

G L Clement of 16th Street died at 11 this morning from wounds received last Sunday when he tried to stop a runaway team on Main Street. Relatives are summoned and burial date is not yet set.

G. L. Clement 16Th Street Main Street

Marriage Licenses Reported in Francis Conway and Konawa

Columbus lawyers aged 20 and Miss Freddie Baxter aged 15 of Francis are listed for marriage. Bud Shehan 25 and Miss Alice Finney 17 of Conway also appear. T. L. Mattison 27 of Konawa with Miss Donmey Sneed 17 of Stratford are recorded.

Columbus Lawyers Freddie Baxter Francis Bud Shehan Alice Finney Con Way T. L. Mattison Konawa Miss Donmey Sneed Stratford

Marriage Licenses Issued in Ada Connections

Marriage licenses issued include T. L. Mathison of Konawa and Miss Dony Sneed of Stratford, then Bud Sheehan and Miss Alice Finney, both of Con. Ada residents report interference from crying babies in nurseries at the Ada Normal.

T. L. Mathison Konawa Dony Sneed Stratford Bud Sheehan Alice Finney Con

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