Ada Weekly News gains 116 new subscriptions in two weeks
The Ada Weekly News reports 116 new prepaid subscriptions in two weeks, citing advertiser appeal and reader support. A list of new subscribers from Tupelo, Konawa, Stonewall and Conway appears, including banks, companies, and local firms joining the weekly. Local meetings addressed Indian land restrictions and support for Warner Murphy bill amendments, urging federal action and city endorsement.
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Ada Weekly
Tupelo
I. T
State Bank of Tupelo
Co-Operative Bank
R T Breedlove
Ada
Blanton & Andrews
Court House
L. C. Andrews
Henry M. Furman
Howard Parker
Otis B. Weaver
Congress
Warner
Murphy
Oklahoma Judge Wins Odd Train Fare Dispute in Mexico
Judge A G Winn recalls a humorous trip to Old Mexico aboard the Mexican Central line. A fare dispute with a native conductor escalates into a language clash as both sides insist on their passes. The exchange highlights cultural and linguistic mismatches during travel.
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A. G. Winn
Old Mexico
Mexican Central Railroad
Oklahoma
Durant Leads In Indian Territory Miss Harris 2nd In Votes
Admirers celebrate Miss Alice Harris ranking second in the Denison Herald contest among Indian Territory young ladies. She has 9,842 votes as thirteen candidates compete. a Durant girl leads with 10,062 votes.
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Alice Harris
Indian Territory
Denison Herald
Durant
Enrollment of Indian babies begins across four nations
The Dawes enrollment divisions report about fifty births daily in Creek Cherokee Choctaw and Chickasaw areas as 12 000 farms totaling about 2 880 000 acres are prepared for allotment. Applicants must file two affidavits including mother and physician or nurse, with notaries fees risking $6 000 at typical rates. Government officials will provide free affidavits through field parties and land offices to stop price gouging.
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Muskogee
J.T
Commission
Dawes Commission
Washouts Halt Rail Traffic and Sink Road Beds
Torrential rains cripple Frisco line near Havie forcing a detour via S McAlester to Holdenville. M E T ditching workers clear slides south of town near the brick plant. big cut soil continues to slide though track remains open. Restoration may take weeks.
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Frisco
Havie
S. McAlester
Holdenville
Congress weighs loosening Indian land restrictions
Washington reports indicate a new push to relax restrictions on surplus Indian lands, likely limited to less than full bloods. Separately, Rep John Sharp Williams pushes for unanimous consent tactics and quorum presence as House actions block a statehood conference report on Arizona and New Mexico.
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Washington
Congress
John Sharp Williams
House of Representatives
Hailstorm Strikes Roff. Vegetation Suffered Heavy Damage
Town residents report a heavy hailstorm Wednesday afternoon that battered tender vegetation and tore foliage from trees in the Roff area. Damage is described as widespread though no injuries are mentioned. Weather authorities are urged to assess crops and gardens in the wake of the storm.
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Roff
Hill touts Canadian Midland plan to El Paso route
E A Hill of Muskogee general agent for the Canadian Midland railway spoke in Kansas City about a proposed line from here to El Paso. If built by September next year it would connect with the Mexican National and Southern Pacific, run through Oklahoma and open new territory. Construction to start within three months from Muskogee on the Lawton division with contracts already closed for express and other work.
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Kansas City Journal
E. A. Hill
Muskogee
I. T
Canadian Midland Railway
Hillema
Lawton
Kansas City
el Paso
American Express Company
Wewoka
Ada
Pauls Valley
Marion
Chickasaw
Fort Sill
Canadian Midland
Oklahoma
George M. Paschal
Guy C. Robertson
George M. F. Barber
Central Division
Grand River
Peckman
Hill Re & Proposition
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Midiana Ong? Cate
Superb Souvenir Album Preview From The News
The News announces its Souvenir Album progressing rapidly with photographs of thirty handsome Adahomes and interiors to be shot next week by the paper’s photographer. Act quickly to be included in this popular memory book.
Danger of Official Con Fusion Under Statehood
Washington May 5 Mr McGuire urged the appropriation committee to add a clause to the administration legislative and judicial bill that Oklahoma shall elect no delegate to Congress or territorial legislature if statehood passes. He warned of potential confusion if the statehood bill becomes law. Sabbath School services at the Presbyterian Church begin 9 45 with preaching to follow.
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McGuire
Senate
Oklahoma
Congress
Presbyterian Church
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