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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
9
A river explosion near Clarendon Arkansas left seven men dead as a Dreadnought wreck lay partially intact with masts and funnel damaged. Officer aboard sought entry and awaited witnesses before entering the vessel amid a crowd on the river embankment.
In Clarendon Arkansas a boiler explosion on a gasoline launch during a moonlight trip drowned seven people including prominent social ladies and a local doctor. Seven others were rescued with difficulty as boats were wrecked and survivors aided to shore.
Lisbon May 17 Mundo prints a romantic tale claiming King Manuel favors the young daughter of a queen’s lady in waiting, threatening royal marriage plans. King Carlos and Queen Amelia weigh it as a childish fancy, while officials seek a state-aligned match. Manuel announces his choice to wed for love, prompting separation to cure him. Nearly 17 000 residents of Oporto arrive in Lisbon to pay homage to Manuel.
An audit firm reports to Mayor Bennett that the city treasurer kept no books and the hall ledger has not been posted for nine months. Accounts are tangled and recent balances appear forced. Kirkland is current treasurer, Walrond the prior one. Experts will examine the records. no shortages or criminal actions are alleged.
Wynnewood May 20. Joe Heathcock of Riggan district lies seriously wounded at home after a knife attack by Noah Tyree of Wynnewood View during a row at a singing school. Physicians fear he will not recover. The fight arose from a dispute about the ang elistic merits of pupils. Tyree was said to have acted in self defense as Heathcock was cut multiple times.
Guthrie Oklahoma May 20 The Oklahoma House approves the Wortman bill committee substitute enabling convict labor on public roads and approves county sheriff requested extra help. It also designates Prague Lincoln County as a court town and regulates county clerks fees. Governor Haskell signs agricultural education bill and presents the signing pen to Speaker Murray. More than 150 attendees heard speeches on direct vote for senators and other reforms.
The promoters report favorable outlook for the Wen gas and oil venture with 7000 stock subscribed and 10000 needed. About 6000 acres leased, more leases pending, wells to be drilled once all stock is taken. Stock at par may rise to 100000 capital after boring begins. Subscriptions urged today.
Representative Charles D. Carter declared Oklahomans did not claim credit for new thoughts in their constitution but bragged of embodying practical principles. The remarks were made at Freund's during a banquet honoring the Oklahoma congressional delegation hosted by the Woman's Single Tax Club.
The fourteenth annual Protestant Episcopal convention of Oklahoma opened in Ardmore with about one hundred priests delegates and deacons in attendance. Bishop Brooke of Guthrie praised the legislature for its work congratulated the state on prohibition laws urged better selection of teachers in state institutions by political affiliation and called for stronger instruction of the negro race as sessions continue tomorrow.
Nine cases of liquor arrive for Pontotoc county as R E Haynes, the county dispenser, receives the quota and supplies for three months. Doc Couch obtains a quart with a doctor's oath, the first liquor dispensed under the new system. goods arrive sealed and may not be opened on the premises.
May 15 in Guthrie Oklahoma reports strong efforts to veto a recently passed anti trust bill as the governor receives a flood of telegrams from across the state urging rejection of the measure.
H B Martin national secretary of the American Anti-Trust League plans to press for a senate investigation into alleged deals by Secretary Tafts handlers with the Steel Trust and Wall Street interests supporting his presidential bid. He will argue against the Hepburn amendment and promise revelations demanding inquiry into Tafts managers methods.
The document presents a bank statement with assets including loans and discounts 100 888 62 overdrafts secured and unsecured 2115 08 U S Bonds 1250012500 premiums on U S bonds and other assets such as banking house furniture 10525 00 and real estate owned 1600 00. Liabilities show capital stock 50000 surplus 10000 undivided profits capacity notes outstanding 3273 623 623 reduce due to trust companies and deposits 6903 21 time deposits 20794 54 cashier s checks 85 75 and total figures. The cashier L Jones swears the accuracy before Notary Rob ert Blanks on May 21 1908.
The ball team plans to play their first game in the new park next Wednesday with Madill listed as the opponent.
The Rebekah organization presented a concert last night with receipts around 40 dollars, leaving 31 dollars after expenses for the band uniform fund. The event featured Belle Brents recitation, a violin duet by Mrs Spell and Prof Medellen, and piano by Mrs McCall, plus refreshments of frappine cake and cream.
Hon J D Nichols says most residents of Roff and nearby Ada wish Pontotoc county to be annexed to Murray city. The remark comes as discussions continue on regional alignment and municipal boundaries affecting the community.
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