21 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1907
Page
1
Fragmentary note indicates a pen or item gifted or designated for the Kinhome historical society. The text is garbled but suggests a transfer or offering tied to a local historical group and an eagle motif. Further details are unreadable due to damage.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines the 1906 act enabling Oklahoma and Indian Territory to form a constitutional convention, elect delegates, adopt a republican constitution, and submit it to voters for ratification. It references territorial governance, statehood processes, and duties of the secretary, governor, and chief justice.
Fragmentary text discusses legal votes and the constitution. It mentions the United States Court and references a judge in service, with garbled phrases about passing a Bathe and majority for the constitution. The fragment is unclear about dates or specific names.
Fragmented text references a Guitea State source and a separate age or vote mention. Context unclear, with nonstandard words and missing details.
President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims the admission of Oklahoma to the Union complete after ratification of the state constitution and a separate prohibition article. The 1907 proclamation, signed by Roosevelt and Secretary Elihu Root, notes the constitutional process and official acceptance.
Reports from Georgetown Kentucky relay defense and prosecution disputes over venue and jury composition in Caleb Powers’s fourth trial for the Goebel killing. Judge Morris sustains the defense motion, noting Democratic dominance in Harrison county and potential political influence on jurors.
C G G Jones, Oklahoma county representative, predicts five million dollars will circulate within ten days after legislative assembly. He proposes an emergency bill allowing the state treasurer to lend money backed by the Indian Territory school fund on real estate or first class collateral. The plan would empower warrants and mortgage security purchases to relieve financial embarrassment while keeping principal intact.
The address is praised as clear and statesmanlike, showing understanding of federal relations and the duties of office. It supports strict enforcement of the law and alignment with constitutional provisions, signaling broad public support across parties. The piece also notes Oklahoma political context and references to Bryan and 1908 presidential prospects.
Judge Russell of the Eighth Judicial District says he will thoroughly investigate complaints in Ardmore and Carter County. Governor Haskell met in Guthrie and discussed immediate district investigations and possible court procedures with local officials and prosecutors.
Governor Haskell and Mayor Barnes sign a lease moving state officers to city hall in Guthrie. The agreement sets 7000 dollars a year through December 31 with the county court house as temporary headquarters. The state will cover remodeling costs and may modify the hall as needed. The proclamation calls the first Oklahoma legislature to meet at the seat of government in Guthrie.
Lawton Oklahoma November 20 reports the death of W B Wolf age 101 in Lawton. Wolf was a longtime member of the Odd Fellows lodge since 1838 noted as the best living member of the order in local recollection.
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