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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1906
Page
5
Otis B. Weaver and M. D. Steiner listed as publisher business managers in Ada Indian Territory. Second class mail entry dated May 10, 1901. Advertising rates available on application.
The piece laments Main street gutters and calls for swift action as warm days approach. It notes U.S. Russell leaving the South McAlester Capital, praising his sharp pen and warning against losing him from territorial journalism.
Washington Democrats weigh a strategy to force action on the statehood anti injunction and employers liability bills. They threaten roll calls and end to unanimous consent if no vote is allowed, aiming to curb Republican delays this session. Retreating to Wyoming, a train washout near Casper kills ten and injures 17 as a bridge failure halts rescue efforts and traps workers.
Monday court sessions saw several divorce decrees granted per Master in Chancery reports in cases Allie McDonald v McDonald Calvin Perry v Merry Annie McAbee v McAbee J S Sweat v Sweat Maggie Bird v Bird. John Cunningham held on larceny charge with forfeited bond as defendant failed to appear. Trial began for Lee Minix on aggravated assault alleged to have occurred last September near Dolberg with weapon.
Report from Muskogee Oklahoma Territory March 27 says Wyckliffs seen near the Illinois river by Ozark and Wauhillau clubs. Marshal Darrough's men arrived on Iron Mountain trains and moved toward Vian, the closest rail point to the suspected hideout. The fugitives are now believed south of the Frisco line near Welling.
The piece notes intense federal pressure from the two territories for statehood, citing Otis B. Weaver’s correspondence with fire insurance firms and lawmakers. It includes a sample letter from New York agents supporting the Senate amendment for Oklahoma and Indian Territory and a secondary anecdote about Mrs. E R Bowman influencing paint sales in Girard Pennsylvania.
Ellison Carroll, hailed world champion roper, defeated Thompson in a $1000 bet by roping ten steers in under forty seven seconds each. The longest time was forty five seconds and the fastest twenty two and a half seconds, with other runs at twenty three thirty one and thirty two seconds.
During November and December 1903 one fifth of deaths in New York and Chicago were from pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough heals and strengthens the lungs and prevents pneumonia. Do not take chances on a cold wearing away. Foley's Honey and Tar cures quickly and prevents serious results. Clark Drug Co Mason Drug Co.
Yoshio Markino, a Japanese artist in London, criticizes English women for hasty carriage and fashion. He notes awkward posture, short sleeves, and a boastful air while contrasting English and Japanese gender norms.
Mrs. W. A. Alexander announces a splendid line of up to date stylish millinery at the old Nickle Store stand on Broadway inviting all to visit and examine the stock before purchasing.
Women's kidney health warned as misattributed to female diseases. Symptoms like nervousness headaches and back pain signal kidney trouble. Foley's Kidney Cure touted to restore health, stop irregularities, strengthen urinary organs, and purify blood. Clark Drug Co. and Mason Drug Co.
Four Shawnee railroad workers were injured when a heavy freight train failed to see a work train ahead near Shawnee Oklahoma. The collision left the caboose wrecked and the track blocked for ten hours. Injured were R C Kennison Albert Haslinger Charles Hauck and Engineer Knox all badly bruised but not fatally hurt.
In Corbeil France a cyclist died after a dust cloud from a car blindfolded him causing a second car to strike. The first driver was fined nothing and won damages claimed against the cyclist family, while the second driver was fined and ordered to pay compensation. The ruling was appealed.
The oldest inmate at the Indiana state prison, James Blackwood, died in prison hospital after 18 years. He was transferred from Jeffersonville in 1897 and died amid family details and old crime in Clay county. His killer foe James L. Myers, pardoned by Gov. Hanly, was at his bedside as news arrived.
Captain Baily Reed reports his steamer the Harry Randall struck a flock of wild geese flying low over the Potomac at night. Birds collided with the smoke stack while blinded by the searchlight and several fell into the water. The crew fired at the birds but recovered none.
The statement by young John D. Rockefeller advocates economy as the priority for men before marriage. He argues most young men place economy first and marry only if circumstances allow.
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