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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1909

Page

9

Governor Haskell statement on Mott civil land suits

Guthrie Ok May 10 Gov Charles N Haskell released a statement on his link to the Mott civil land suits and Judge Campbell overruled a demurrer. He notes the civil cases seek additional value from Muskogee and Creek Nation town plats while criminal prosecutions target a few officials.

Guthrie, Ok Charles N. Haskell Mott Campbell Muskogee Interior Department United States Haskell

Births in Oklahoma Surpass Deaths Amid State Health Report

Guthrie Oklahoma May 10. Reports to Dr J C Mahr state commissioner of health indicate no race suicide danger as births average about eighty a day. February births 2342 with 762 deaths. January 2602 births and 775 deaths. Negro births are few and deaths higher, while whites dominate both. Pottawatomie leads births. Oklahoma county leads deaths. Diphtheria scarlet fever smallpox typhoid pneumonia and tuberculosis cases and deaths are listed.

Guthrie Okla J. C. Mahr Oklahoma Mahr Pottawatomie County Pittsburg Garvin Bryan Cimarron Nowata Oklahoma County Pottawatomie Garfield Major Texas Delaware

Depot site at Allen remains unchanged

A reader rumor claimed the M O G railroad would move the new Allen depot to a different site. Officials confirm the depot will stay at the originally chosen location and deny any alternative sites.

M., O. and G. Railroad Allen

Case of Burney Carney Verdict on Manslaughter Charge

The district court after two days of trial returned a guilty verdict of manslaughter against Burney Carney for the slaying of Caddo Gordon near the Corner saloon about six months ago. Carney has been on bond awaiting punishment. Judge Rainey is expected to set the sentence.

Burney Carney District Court Carney Caddo Gordon

Oklahoma State Press Association to Meet in Claremore

The Oklahoma State Press Association will hold its annual meeting in Claremore May 14-15 as guests of the Commercial Club. Events include a ball and banquet, a welcome address by Hon. Andrew Bond, and a president’s address.

Claremore Oklahoma State Press Association Commercial Club Andrew Bond Duffie State Association T. L Brown John Gobbie State Register Guthrie P. P. Duffie Democrat Ardmoreite Ardmore Worrell Hobart F. E. S. Amos Vinita Leader H. P. Crouse Enid News W. B. Anthony Marlow Herald William Striker Tulsa Democrat J. P. Renfrow Alva Record Arch McGill Wapanucka Press L. M. Spivey Anadarko Eugene Kerr Times-Democrat Muskogee C. S. Bennett Beacon Cordell Oklahoma H. P. Robbins News-Capital McAlester Principality of No Man's Land J. Porter Wright Guyman

Fifth clash sparks opening of Oklahoma medical meeting

At the seventeenth annual State Medical Association gathering in Oklahoma City two physicians Dr A E Davenport and Dr E O Barker fought after Barker’s article accused board members of fees. Davenport described striking Barker in the hotel lobby. No police were involved as the men separated and continued attending events at White Temple and the Huckins hotel.

Oklahoma City State Medical Association State Board of Medical Examiners Lee Huckins Central Oklahoma Medical Association Central Association A. E. Davenport E. O. Barker State Medical Journal Barker State Examining Board Davenport Barked W. T. Lilly Muskogee J. C. Mahr Shawnee A. E B. Davenport State Board of Health Oklahoma State Medical Association Oklahoma County State Board of Examiners

Senators Split by Tariff Views in Mixed Senate

Senator Tillman protests the Senate’s mixed loyalties as tariff debate unsettles both parties. Senators Nelson Fletcher McCumber clash over lumber duties and protection while Aldrich pushes national protection aims, leaving Republicans and Democrats tangled in the tariff fight.

Tillman Senator Tillman Senate Nelson Minnesota Great Northwest Fletcher Florida Capitol Aldrich South Carolina Rayner Maryland Congress

Public Service Corporations Valuation Hearings Set

Guthrie Oklahoma May 11 The State Board of Equalization votes to value public service properties for 1909 on 1908 basis with tentative assessment awaiting specific complaints. Railroad and car companies hear May 17, oil and gas pipelines May 19. examples show railroad property at 174,529,192 and pipelines at 19,310,996. Western Union and Pullman protest last year’s valuation in court.

Guthrie M. E. Trapp State Board of Equalization Oklahoma Pullman and Western Union Telegraph Company

Busy Grand Jury Room At Courthouse

The grand jury room is crowded with crowds at the front door and many witnesses. The activities remain secret but the room hums with busy, businesslike air around the courthouse.

Court House Grand Jury Room

Miss Gertrude Case Appointed Piano Instructor at Ada School

Miss Gertrude Case is named instructor of piano at the Normal school in Ada Oklahoma. An accomplished musician and efficient teacher she studied under Sherwood in Chicago and spent years in Germany before serving as supervisor of music in Corsicana Texas public schools.

Gertrude Case Ada Okla Sherwood Chicago Germany Corsicana Tex Daily Oklahoman

Grand Jury Returns True Bills on Burglary and Forgery

The grand jury reported for the first time yesterday morning and true bills were returned against Mack Hample for burglary and A. C. Baugh for forgery.

Mack Hample A. C. Baugh

Shawnee ENT Doctor Schedule Notice

Dr Wilson Eye, an eye ear nose and throat specialist from Shawnee, will be in his Harris hotel office on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

Harris Hotel

All kinds of legal blanks for sale at the office

Local office advertises a general sale of legal blanks including forms and templates. Items available likely cover notices affidavits and standard contractual documents. Buyers are urged to inquire at the office for details and pricing.

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Gov. Haskell State Press Meet Medical Examiners Board Washington America House Representative Payne Public Service Corporations Equalization Board Fidence Hart Schaffner & Marx Hart, Schaff Ner & Marx East Main Street Vue Ramsey Miss Gertrude Case DR. Wilson ADA Title & Trust CO W. H. Ebey W. H. Braley
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