Negro Would Murder Woman for Her Money
Mrs Precilla Shelton was assaulted by Will Emerson near Ada as she walked to Ahloso to meet the Katy train. He struck her, took $50, threw her from a bridge into water, and was captured in Ada jail with her revolver and papers. the missing money remains unfound. The case, details of the arrest and ongoing inquiry, are reported with community reaction and related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Precilla Shelton
Ahloso
Will Emerson
U. S
Ada
12Th Street
Removal of Restrictions Depends Upon Activity
The Oklahoma article argues Republicans oppose removal of land restrictions in Indian Territory but must admit federal action will come. It urges a strong congressional delegation led by M. L. Turner to press for statehood and swift removal of restrictions, stressing capable leaders in the Senate and House to secure results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Congress
M. L. Turner
Senate
Oklahoma
Adv
Heavy cloudbursts cause $100000 damage in Oklahoma City area
Two Sunday night cloudbursts in Oklahoma County damaged homes livestock and crops totaling about 100000. Capitol Hill rain swept houses into Lightning Creek many drowned or rescued from trees. Bridges tracks street railways were washed out and farmers fled rising floods east of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Capitol Hill
Lightning Creek
Crutche Township
Frantz Enjoined From Issuing Constitution Proclamation
Guthrie Ohio April 30 Gov Frank Frantz blocked by temporary injunction from issuing the August 6 proclamation to submit the proposed constitution. Woods county probate judge L T Wilson oversees the case with defendants including Gov Frantz and several constitutional officers. Case linked to county reorganization into Alfalfa and Major counties and is one of several legal challenges to the convention's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Ohio
Frank Frantz
L. T. Wilson
Woods County
Alva
G. E. Aubry
Frantz
W. H. Murray
John M. Young
C. I. Overstreet
C. H. Chowning
C. N. Delsell
M. R. Mansfield
Charles Bowman
J. C. Major
I. J. Corwin
Charles B. Powell
Alfalfa
Federal District Court
Major
Oklahoma
State Election Board
Murray
Young
Greer County
Supreme
Supreme Court
Constitutional Convention
Death notice for J A Cannon of Jesse I T
Notice of the death of Florence Cannon wife and mother. The body is to be consoled by prayer and religious comfort. The text requests devotional members to offer prayers and for the bereaved to find solace in the Savior. A hymn titled One By One is referenced for solemn remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Willbanks
New Bethel Club
R. B. Allen
Egypt Club
Ben Floyd
Oakman Club
H. C. Stephens
New Bethel Church
Ada
J. A. Cannon
Jesse
I. T
Florence Cannon
Republicans playing politics against Oklahoma statehood
The New York American argues against delaying Oklahoma’s admission to the Union to influence the 1908 presidential election. It notes Oklahoma’s progressive constitution with direct elections, a state-ownership plank for mineral lands, anti watered stock provisions, and limits on land ownership. It cautions that delaying statehood serves political aims and would spite justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
United States
Labor and Arbitration Commission
Union
New York American
Equitable Taxation Platform of Otis B Weaver
Otis B Weaver proposes shifting tax burden from moderate property owners to corporations as wealth grows and resources develop. He argues corporations have long ruled while the people pay bills and calls for government protections to yield commensurate returns. He supports honest capital and equal investment returns from government safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis B. Weaver
State Senate
Picnic at Stonewall under Commercial Club auspices
A May 8 picnic will be held at the steel bridge two miles south of Stonewall. County district and state candidates are invited to attend and speak. Bring filled baskets for guests from distance. Boating and fishing on three miles of clear water. Arrangements urge early arrival for a day of pleasant hospitality and candidate discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Steel Bridge
Stonewall
Ada City Council Meeting Sets May 6 Schedule
Mon day three defendants appeared before the mayor and pleaded guilty. Next Monday May 6 the Ada city council holds a regular meeting with important business on amending the ordinance about obstructions on Sennen Stronte and alleged offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Senn En Stronte
That Man Furman
A Mill Creek Times contributor extols Henry Furman as a people’s candidate for the Senate. The letter rejects millionaire officeholders, praises Furman as a Christian gentleman, and argues he will bring honest statesmanship and a clean administration, urging voters to choose capable leaders from all ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Creek Times
Henry Furman
Senate
Furman
Half Million Dollar Suit In Creek Oil Field Case
Ex Chief Le gus Perrryman, guardian for Creek minor Cleveland Grayson, filed a federal suit against Creek Oil Co Gulf Pipe Line Co Prairie Oil and Gas Co and others over title to property in the Glennpool oil field valued at about $500000. He seeks recovery of the property and $125000 in damages. The dispute involves the right of a white wife of an Indian to hold Creek Nation property with conflicting court rulings by Judges Raymond and Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
I. T
Legus Perrryman
Cleveland Grayson
Creek Oil Company
Gulf Pipe Line Company
Prairie Oil and Gas Company Et al
Glennpool
Raymond
Lawrence
Sorosis Hosts Ada Graduates in Warm Farewell
Sorosis entertained the Ada graduating class at the Sledge home. Orange white and pink green decor brightened the hall and parlor. The program featured music readings and toasts, followed by punch and refreshments as the seven graduates pledged friendships and received praise from Sorosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis
Sledge
B. C. King
Alpha Sledge
Lola Allen
Marguerite Wimbish
Rebecca Tolbert
Cneteeeee
Barton
M. L. Perizins
Torbett
Sims
Ada
Democratic Central Committee Reschedules Primary to June 8
The Pontotoc county Democratic Central Committee met in Ada to finalize the primary date shift from May 23 to June 8. Vice Chairman Hammond presided in Chairman Parker’s absence, with Secretary McClure recording proceedings and Ligon named to appoint new election judges for voting boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singers and Teachers Convention
Pontotoc County
Oakmazn
I. T
D. Rushing
Ada
J. H. Londreth
W. F Branstetter
Clay Stephens
W. T. Melton
F. J. Willbanks
Democratic Central Committee
Parker
Hammond
Francis
McClure
State Committee
Will MaHarg
J. J. Copeland
Dr. Ligon
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Carlton Weaver
Singers Convention
Mayor’s Office
Man Furman
Glenn Pool
Alma Ingram
Billy
M. L. Perkins
Edemia Richardson
Ula Clare Sims
Raymond Barton
Constant
Sup
Mr. Wimpish
Gilbert Reed
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