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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
11
Recipe notes from Mrs. Janet McKenzie Hill describe creaming butter and sugar then folding in beaten egg yolks and flour alternately to a smooth batter. A rotary beater is prized for producing very creamy light yolks and reducing egg flavor, with cocoanut frosting as a likely finish.
Washington May 16 Consul Siliman is safely en route to the capital per Secretary Bryan’s advices from the Brazilian minister at Mexico City. Delayed arrival caused by tearing up of railroad tracks between Saltillo and Mexico City.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports authorities reusing an old admiralty law to seize property used in liquor violations and share proceeds with informers. Rebel forces surprised Monclova, forcing 500 Federals to flee north toward Sand Hills as a desperate clash unfolds. The Fort Worth Record notes Spanish press flares from 1893 predicting upheaval in the United States and American desertions, with sensational but unverified claims amid global tensions.
Galveston Texas May 16 The west warehouse of Merchants and Planters Compress and Ware house company led by president D W Kempner burns with more than 11000 bales of cotton at risk of about 1 000 000 damage One unidentified man killed by a falling brick wall The cause is unknown Fire department efforts fail to check the blaze East wind saves the east warehouse and machinery of the plant The building is owned by the Southern Pacific Company and its value is not yet ascertained
In Oklahoma City on May 16 the election on Campbell Russell petitions to create a new general revenue and tax law will be moved to the August primaries after the legal eight day period passed without protest. Secretary of State Ben Harrison will certify the measure to state election board secretary Ben Riley for ballot placement. Hercules Oil Corporation finalized a 7 o'clock settlement and awarded Paxton and Tate contracts for two additional Maxwell area wells.
Washington May 14 Charles S Mellen former head of the New Haven system testified before the interstate commerce commission detailing a grand scheme where legislatures and city governments were bought and entire railway systems manipulated for Wall Street gain He asserted paying over 1 000 000 for stock worth ten cents per pound and cited control of 24 000 shares of New York West Chester and Boston for 1 200 000 via Inspector Tom Byrnes of the New York police Byrnes allegedly moved politicians as Mellen provided amendments to franchises and urged litigation clearance. Mellen said he did not know who held the stock.
The White House said Carranza grants the United States permission to send civilian representatives to Tampico to take charge of and operate oil properties. Wilson directs Bryan to discuss with Carranza. Mayo reports Tampico evacuated by Federals and under Rebels control. Daniels authorizes Mayo to enter the Panuco River to aid wounded or oil men if needed. Mayo notes the Federal barracks were blown up at 11 15, firing subsided by 4, and gunboat captains sought an interview aboard the Connecticut. Daniels suggests Mayo may already be in the Panuco river.
Shawnee Oklahoma May 15 The Rock Island is trying to divert the South Canadian at Calvin to save the tracks. Old box cars were dumped into the river to turn the current but failed. Railroad men predict the Rock Island line at that point will be out of commission within twenty four hours.
An Ada citizen testifies Doan's Kidney Pills helped a family backache and weak kidneys. She urges others to use the 50¢ remedy, claiming tested results and local proof. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y, markets the product.
Leslie Maxey helped organize a R. L. Williams Good Government Club at Stonewall on Thursday evening. Enrollment reached 30, signaling community enthusiasm and potential expansion to other local clubs in the county. Maxey is pleased with the outlook.
Ada Normal School defeated Kendall College of Tulsa 2 to 0 this afternoon in the second game. Full details were unavailable at press time. Batteries listed for Ada were Vernon Sims Kendall Waters and Austin.
Groundwork has started on R. P. Ford's Main street hotel east of the Katy railroad. The concrete block building will house twenty six rooms and be among Ada's best hotels, costing five thousand dollars with A. T. Sciphies awarded the contract. Let a want ad rent your property.
In San Francisco on May 14, Dr. N W Brewster missionary of Hing Wah Fukien province Southern China spoke to Methodist ministers. He claimed China is rapidly advancing toward a highly civilized status and taking to world movements. He cited modern dress food and living improvements as evidence and said China is becoming an important factor in global markets through modern methods and educated leaders.
A Madill Times quip questions if a married man letting a woman perfume his coat invites trouble. The tone is sardonic, framed as a crusty bachelor’s aside, and signals local social chatter rather than a formal event.
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