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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1907

Page

8

Tulsa Fugitive Joe Smith Captured After 20 Mile Chase

In Tulsa May 22 Joe Smith a gro who is charged with robing and attempting to drown Roy a 15 year old boy near Jenks was captured by a citizen posse and officers after a lengthy pursuit through Tulsa four miles north of the city. A fusillade occurred as pursuers clashed and mistook allies. Smith was brought to Tulsa and turned over to the grand jury on the assault with intent to kill charge.

Tulsa Joe Smith Roy Jenks Smith Grand Jury

Ada Seeks City Support for Growing Band

Ada residents are urged to back a locally formed merchant band formed a year ago by young men. The group, funded by fifty cents per member, is praised as a civic asset that could advertise the city and aid growth. Citizens are asked to consider sustaining this enterprise rather than letting it collapse.

Ada Ada Merchant's Stiesier

Emcee Seee declares candidacy for Oklahoma state senate

The speaker emphasizes public service and the duty to expand equal opportunity through law. He urges a patriot’s heart, clear ideas, and the constitution as a guide, outlining priorities for the first Oklahoma legislature and acknowledging criticism from partisan rivals.

Seee State Senate Ter Oklahoma Os 5

Oklahoma candidate outlines tax limits and antitrust stance

The speaker pledges strict economy, opposing wasteful spending and advocating a 31 1 2 mill ad valorem tax cap. He supports a state corporation commission, anti rebate laws, and public highway funding with direct property taxes or convict labor, plus segregationist policy and backing Henry Furman for US Senate.

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