Ada Democratic Club Regular Session Apr 1 Meeting
The Ada precinct democratic club met in the Texas wagon yard shed with President Ligon presiding. A motion carried to register non registered voters before the business session. Dr Ligen withdrew his candidacy for national committeeman citing one candidate per town. Delegate election was set by popular vote. Geo N McKnight was nominated and elected by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Precinct
Democratic Club
Ligon
Texas Wagon Yard
Moline
Ligen
J. E. Mekeel
W. S. Kerr
Mr. Kerr
J. W. Bolen
Tom D. MekKeown
Lizon
Kerr
Russians Recede After Hard Fight at Motein Pass
Reports from Manchuria say General Kuroki's Japanese forces forced Russians back from Motein Pass after two days of fierce combat. Unconfirmed rumors claim General Sassulithin may be killed, with Kutopakdin possibly marching to meet Kuroki for a decisive engagement.
Hearst Delegates Barred At Indianapolis Caucuses
Reports from Indianapolis say Hearst supporters were barred from caucuses as delegates prepare a slate for the state Democratic convention. The May 12 gathering discussed district delegations and the final slate to be presented to the convention, with chairmen guiding the process amid tense scenes.
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Hearst
Indianapolis
Tragedy Near Frink: Man Struck By Train Found Dead
The body of an unknown man was discovered near Frink in South McAlester on Sunday night after being struck by a train. A letter in his coat from Lee Case of Pauls Valley identified him as Charles Case, with wife May Case of Francis, I. The railroad company buried the body. A show case of paint brushes arrived at Holley's drug store.
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South McAlester
J. T
Frink
Lee Case
Pauls Valley
Heriff
Sevier County
Arkansix
Harles Case
Francis
Delegates Chosen in District Caucus Amid Turmoil
At a heated convention hundreds gathered as motions passed and delegates were selected to back Geo. McKnight for district delegate and R. W. Dick for national committeeman. Amid rowdy protests Hearst delegates pressed into caucus halls during the tenth district meeting.
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Hearst
Oilman W. T. Martin Tours Hickory
W. T. Martin, a noted oil man, is visiting Hickory today to tour local sites and meet with business associates. He is expected to discuss regional energy projects and potential investments with area leaders.
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W. T. Martin
Hickory
Silver knife missing near opera house and 14th street
A silver knife was reported missing between the opera house and 14th Street with a note to return it to the Metropolitan Cafe. The message is signed by Mrs. F. V. Babcock.
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Opera House
14Th Street
Metropolitan Cafe
Certifies Surname Simpson Testifies on Pine Contest Ticket
R W Simpson proprietor of the Surprise store appeared before the notary and stated the ticket voted Saturday night for 4 000 votes in the pine contest was forwarded and that the Surprise store did not issue the same. Notarization dated May 16.
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R. W. Simpson
L. Moss
Leon Kahn Denies Ada Delegates Backing for St Louis Race
Leon Kahn of Roff declares in a May 11 1904 statement that reports claiming Dick and his Ada supporters urged his candidacy are false. He states he announced himself unsolicited and asks the public to view Dick and his allies fairly.
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Ada
Mr. Dick
Leon Kahn
Choctaw Nation Becomes Noted Egg Producer
In Durant Oklahoma Territory May 10 the Choctaw nation is praised for egg production. In the last sixty days 64,000 dozen eggs were shipped from Durant from Blue County alone, yielding farmers over 7800 dollars in net receipts.
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Durant
I. T
Choctaw Nation
Blue County
Santa Fe opens new passenger and freight stations in Shawnee
Shawnee Oklahoma May 10 The new Santa Fe passenger station cost 8000 and opens now the freight station costing 6500 is in use The stations house division offices and traffic officials will formally open them on a special train tomorrow.
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Shawnee
O. T
Santa Fe
Reed withdraws from governor race backing Folk
Ex mayor James A Reed withdraws from the Democratic nomination race for governor and endorses Joseph W Folk. Folk plans his first Kansas City speech at 8 pm in a hall that can seat 15 000, with no reservations needed.
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Kansas City
James A. Reed
Joseph W. Folk
McLish Nominated for Chickasaw Nation Governor at Wolf Springs
Members of the progressive party met at Wolf Springs and nominated Richard McLish for governor of the Chickasaw nation. His opponent will be D. H. Joneston, recently nominated by the national party.
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Ardmore
I. T
Progressive Party
Wolf Springs
Richard McLish
Chickasaw Nation
McLish
D. H. Joneston
National Party
Karnival entertains crowd at Presbyterian women’s event
The Ladies Aid Society presented the second karnival at the open house to a fair audience. A few numbers were missing but the show pleased attendees. Net proceeds total about $72.00. Director C N Fluke praised for fulfilling his contract in every instance.
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Ladies Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
C. N. Fluke
Shively Arrested on Embezzlement Charge in Oklahoma City
C W Shively formerly manager of the Herald Shoe store was arrested here Wednesday on a charge of embezzlement. He came from Utah to effect a compromise but failed.
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C. W. Shively
Oklahoma City
Herald Shoe
Utah
Court Building Sold to Ada Texans Haney and Phillips
The federal court building on West Main Street sold Wednesday by agent E. W. Hardin to Messrs. Haney and Phillips of Greenville Texas for 11000 dollars. Both new owners are prominent Ada property holders with interests in oil mill and the compress.
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E. W. Hardin
Federal Court
West Main Street
Messrs. Haney and Phillips
Greenville
Texas
Ada
Haney
Phillips
Ada Piano Contest Sets Vote for Local Organizations
Ada merchants launch a piano giveaway for the church lodge or organization with the most votes. Voting runs April 5 to July 26 1904 with ballots at the post office and weekly published tallies in the Ada Evening News. Ballots require purchases from listed merchants and voters may choose any church, lodge, or society.
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Ada
Ada Evening News
Busby & Richardson
Jones & Meaders, Grocers
East Main Street
W. H. Heck
Mason Drug CO
Irwin & Bradburn
P K Smith
Henley & Biles
LM Doss
Leo Wilson
JW Douffefal
ADA Steam Laundry
LJ Crowder
P.O. da
Islanger
Prop Nettles & Wheeler Sants
ADA Furniture & Coffin CO
CJ Warren
R. W. Simpson
Smith Lumber CO
Evening News
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ADA Democratic Club
Geo. N. McKnight
Pune
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E T
Enid
Pegale
Holley’s Drug Store
M'Knecht Fanarsen
Matt Walsh
G. N. McKnight
McKnigt
McKnight
J. F. McKees
FL MehKkeel
So Ko Kork
Otis Bb. Weaver
Geo. Harrison
John Crawford
R. ©. Wheeler
A. Rogers
Geo. Henley
Bob Roland
Tom D. Mehkeown
Kk. W. Hardin
W. H. Markham
W. J. Reed
C. C. Shaw
Dr. McMillan
S. J. Armstrong
J. T. Howard
W.7
Broadfoot
W. 8
Carlton Weaver
Geo. McKnight
St. Louis
R.W. Dick
Liao Yang
Bennington
Grround
Miss Manning
isstEris Manning
Ocociety
Ifarch
Fluke
Cremer Boys
Wzit
Mrs
F. V. Babcock
ROFF
Folk
Feld Fuk
Progressives
Messrs. Haney and Phillips of
Greenville, Tex
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