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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1906
Page
2
Carlton Weaver is selected as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, with duties to participate in drafting and debating proposed amendments and reforms for the state government. The appointment outlines Weaver’s role alongside fellow delegates and expected timelines for sessions and deliberations.
Analysis of voter sovereignty argues for direct voting on national issues, criticizing trusts and party machines. Democrats pledge Majority Rule while Republicans largely refuse to support a national direct vote law, branding them tools of trusts amid a push by reform groups. A separate item reports Miss Hattie Woods eloping with Will Hendrix, returning to Ada. A local ad promotes M. L. Walsh sewing machines.
The article quotes the law requiring reporters to notify election boards if ballots are lost and affiant the circumstances. The board must resupply promptly or have ballots printed if missing at opening. Printed ballots must resemble genuine ballots and follow standard cost provisions.
The writer urges the city to provide a spacious engine house for the fire department, arguing it should not be moved from livery stables and deserves better treatment and improved efficiency.
A town reports a rapid firefighting effort with a five minute extinguisher response after the alarm, praising the department and suggesting a larger bell at the city hall for alarms and curfew. The piece notes concerns about alarms not reaching all areas promptly and proposes the bell for official summons.
Four month old English Berkshire pigs priced at 1000 dollars each. Sired by Headlight 2nd and 865.6 first prize winner at the Dallas state fair. Dam Lill King 79990. Contact 23-wlnt. Add Walsh Sherman Texas.
For sale two room house on West Main street with 100 feet front. A bargain cash or terms. Also a North Ada residence with 4 rooms 100 feet front and orchard near school and church offered as a quick sale. Also a two room house near Katy depot 100 feet priced as a bargain. Two three and four room houses for rent with property services offered by R O Wheeler manager at News Office.
The piece urges printing campaign cards to announce candidacy and solicit support. It claims card distribution aids acquaintance and helps win votes, endorsing the card method for voters and friends encountered.
The News reports the market now stocks up to date embossed stationery ready for delivery. Local businesses are advised that high quality materials can boost trade and attract customers.
A review declares The King of Tramps avoids vulgarities and offers clean comedy. The production promises appealing lines and songs designed to entertain ladies and children with refined entertainment.
Resolutions from the 87th district democratic delegation in Ada outline the push for direct democracy tools, anti trust measures, railroad land controls, factory and mine inspection, protection against child labor, eight hour workday, free or low cost school books, a bonded school fund, and public lands retention against private monopolies. The document emphasizes recall, initiative, referendum, and state oversight.
The platform calls for state ownership of coal lands for public benefit and fair compensation to Indians, limits on land purchase by individuals, anti monopoly measures, a broad state road system, convict labor on roads, a one percent tax on corporate earnings with intangible assets, and direct election of U S senators. It also seeks campaign finance transparency and amendments to allow direct constitutional amendments by voters.
A collection of platform points requests debt limits, separate facilities for black citizens while preserving quality, Jeffersonian equal rights, primary nominations, a separate prohibition article, fair labor protections, and government restraint from injunctions. Endorsed by J. E. Grigsby as chairman and J. J. Copeland as secretary.
In the United States Court in the Indian Territory Southern District Johnson Gift sues J W Carter and others. Defendants are warned to appear within thirty days and answer the complaint. Judge J T Dickerson signs October 1 1906 with seal and clerk C M Campbell. Deputy A H Constant. Attorney B C King and non resident W C Edwards listed.
The United States Court in the Indian Territory Southern District warns defendants J W Carter and J K Mosby to appear in the complaint filed by plaintiff Jim Gift. Judge and seal dated October 1 1906. Clerk C M Campbell. Non resident attorney W C Edwards. 169 41 Ave.
The notice promotes Walsh Special and Walsh Automatic sewing machines at M. L. Walsh's promising smooth home sewing. It also advertises a lost black rubber fountain pen to return to Carlton Weaver and suggests inspecting Walsh models before purchase.
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