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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
6
E. S. Reed of the M. E. and T. section gang was bending over a rock on the track when a work train struck him with the cow-catcher Friday at about seven in the morning. He suffered a serious bruise and was attended by the railway physician then moved to the company hospital in Sedalia Missouri.
In Buffalo a Democratic state convention nominated William Randolph Hearst for governor with 309 votes amid strong opposition. The ticket also includes Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler for lieutenant governor and John S. Whalen for secretary of state, sourced from Independence League connections and supported by Hearst’s bloc.
Expedi tion marked the second and final day of the Republican state convention in Saratoga New York on September 27. Charles E Hughes of New York was nominated for governor by acclamation early yesterday and the rest of the ticket and the state chairman were chosen before the convention assembled. The body ratified the arrangements and adjourned.
Muskogee September report explores why Indian Territory students pay more for books than Kansas. Superintendent John D. Benedict says price differences stem from local practices and contracts, not a blanket book trust. He notes government and white schools use mixed supply, urging uniform systems ahead of legislation.
In Havana on September 28 the likelihood of U S involvement in Cuba rose sharply with most people now believing intervention is near.
Moderate leaders again delay actual negotiations with opponents proposing only to break off talks when differences arise. Senator Doiz, Senate president, says Moderates must uphold constitutional authority but may accept Senator Zayas as Cuba president if needed to avoid intervention. Cuban congress may meet to consider resignations of Palma and Mendez Capote as Zayas calls a Liberal meeting. Taft and Bacon offer cautious replies. Also rental notices for three and two room houses appear.
Col C R Buckner of Guthrie files the first of five suits seeking to undo Cherokee allotments in Blackwell and other towns. Plaintiffs are three Cherokee Indians alleging the land now occupied by Blackwell was allotted to them as minors. With over 4 000 defendants and property valued in the millions, suits will move to Perry Enid Pond Creek and other counties.
The agency announces the addition of Mr. R O Wheeler to its staff promising competent service and dependable handling of all insured business under Ons B Wee v Fire Insurance Agent.
W F Gilmore of Durant spoke at Ada opera house to a receptive crowd, urging Democratic control of Oklahoma state affairs. He attacked Republican rail rate policies, endorsed railroad regulation and initiative and referendum, urged an incorrupt delegate, and praised the ladies. Funds for the state Democratic HQ were to be raised locally.
R. O. Wheeler states he has joined the O. B. Weaver Fire Insurance agency and asks friends to patronize the firm. He promotes the agency as the strongest in the world and invites public support.
Forty-five of the 55 Indian Territory election commissioners met with Judge Clayton and Tams Bixby in Muskogee to receive instruction. A forenoon session at the commercial club and an afternoon session in the Fite Rowsey building followed with no vital developments. The board noted that Oklahoma law does not...
Paul O Stensland the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank president who confessed to embezzling 400000 was sentenced in Chicago to concurrent terms. He received a one to ten year sentence with a one to five year term for embezzlement and a one to ten year term for banking law violations plus a 120 dollar fine for deposits after insolvency. He began serving the sentence at Joliet within three hours of arrival yesterday.
Home visitors excursions to Iowa North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin Michigan Illinois and Missouri at one and one third fare for the round trip Tickets on sale October 9 23 November 13 and 27 with a 30 day return limit For details contact I McNair Agent Ada I T
An herbal claim touts Prickly Ash bitters to be taken at night for a bright morning return. It allegedly ensures a copious bowel passage, improved appetite and digestion, and increased energy, claiming a natural and permanent effect superior to stimulating drinks.
Warning order issued in United States Court in the Indian Territory Southern District. Defendant Joe Mauldin must appear within thirty days and answer the complaint by plaintiff Josie Mauldin. Judge J. T. Dickerson signs the order dated August 22, 1906. clerk C. M. Campbell. Attorneys Galbraith and McKeown. non-resident attorney W. C. Edwards.
In the United States Commissioner's Court in the Indian Territory South ern District at Ada J E Waddell plaintiff sues Oolite Banking Co H E Swain cashier and N Gould president defendants. The defendant Oolite Banking Co is warned to appear in this court in thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff J E Waddell. Witness my hand and official seal at Ada I T this 8th day of September 1906. (SEAL) A G Winn United States Commissioner Crawford Bolen Attorneys for Plaintiff B C King Attorney for Non resident Defendant 22 wt Nae
H M Parkhurst from Ohio arrives in Ada to manage the Pioneer Telephone Co exchange replacing LG Pee who moves to Shawnee. Parkhurst brings 13 years in the business and vows to deliver the best service, with wife Mrs Parkhurst and four children joining him as they plan to settle in Ada.
Carlton Weaver announces a Democratic campaign address in Ada on Monday October 1 if permitted by Republicans. If blocked, he will speak in an open air meeting on Main Street with seating. The 87th Delegate District Democratic central committee met to distribute election supplies and set up a new voting box at Corley school house with a $2.50 per box assessment.
Joe Rushing offers Poland China hogs two miles north of Ada I T with guaranteed satisfaction and pedigrees provided with each animal.
In Atoka Oklahoma Territory on September 28 the One Hundred Fifth Constitutional Delegate District Democrats held a primary between W G Ward and James H Chambers. A total of 941 votes were cast with Chambers ahead by 157. On Wednesday Atoka hosted a convention ratifying the primary result and Chambers was unanimously elected the Democratic nominee.
Durant Oklahoma Territory September 28 returns from a called convention show Hon R L Williams winning the constitutional delegate seat by a large margin in the One Hundred and Eighth District.
Enid Oklahoma reports another body from the Dover wreck found at Johnson Ford two miles east of the Cimarron bridge. The deceased is mail clerk Claude Gamell of Fort Worth Texas identified by badge No 8956 and mail pouch keys found with the body. Decomposed remains were wrapped in burlap and sent to Dover for burial.
Shawnee Oklahoma September 29 farmers lacking cotton pickers raid freight trains depots and other idle places to recruit men. Dry weather keeps the crop in good shape with little danger from frosts and no immediate threat to the harvest.
The clerk's office issued licenses for Will Southard 23 to McGee Rose Holloway 17 at Center. Earnest Irby 21 to Boswell Maud Lambert 18 at Ada. H J Rickets 25 to Sulphur Nora Wolfe 19 at Sulphur. Earnest Doyle 20 to Ada Mary Richmon 14 at Ada.
Kendall of Philipsburg Kansas recommends Bucklin’s Arnica Salve as the quick cure for burns boils sores wounds and other skin troubles. Available for 25 cents at F Z Holley and G M Ramsey druggists with a guaranteed finish.
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