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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
2
The Ada News announces advertising rates upon application and notes its status as a second class mail publication entered at the Ada Post Office. Otis B Weaver & Co. operate as proprietors of the paper. May 10 year unspecified.
Local quotes from Phoenix Democrat and South McAlester News discuss Tulsa clock factory opening. The publishers highlight efforts to start production with open door policy and no second hand goods, signaling new business activity in the area.
Shawnee May 1 Shawnee Quill, seized by mortgagees last month, was purchased yesterday by Lou J Allard proprietor of the Shawnee News. The two papers will consolidate into a daily and weekly under the Shawnee News name.
Nashville police arrest Mattie Dell Halleman a twelve year old girl on charges of house breaking and larceny after a spree of thefts in the city. She is described as unusually bright for her age and had carried stolen money and poetry from several residences.
The article notes ongoing bootlegging in Indian Territory despite federal efforts. Bud Ledbetter, a long time deputy marshal, advocates appointing special inspectors to check every express car and shipments entering the territory from liquor sales points. The piece also covers local incidents and various regional notes.
Lawton engineers reported back from Snyder with Captain Frank King warning of disease risk as the town lies in deplorable condition. About half the Snyder hospital patients have slim chances of recovery while donations exceed 5000 dollars. A baby's body was discovered among cotton seed, adding to Snyder’s toll.
El Reno Oklahoma May 19 Lieut Granville Chapman colored stationed at Fort Reno was shot in the back during a six company field exercise in the presence of Brig Gen F M Lee. Chapman acting as battalion adjutant died instantly. Foul play is suspected and a rigid investigation is under way.
A thief robbed Norman Bros store at Francis then crossed country for 1.5 miles and back to throw off tracking. He took three or four suits a shotgun a six shooter a grip canned goods and made a hat exchange leaving the old hat in the store. Known in both towns investigators expect him to be sighted soon.
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