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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1909

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Bailey Bryan debate shapes Texas tariff stance in national race

Clarence Ousley weighs the Bryan Bailey feud and its impact on Texas politics. He says Bailey allies with the Texas tariff view, framing a northern free trade conflict as a regional contrast. The piece predicts the tariff issue may define the next presidential nominating contest.

Clarence Ousley Fort Worth Tex Texas William Jennings Bryan Cleveland Bryans Bailey Bryan South New England

Charlie Morse Convict Claims Sacrificial Role in Financial Collapse

Charlie Morse, jailed figure, asserts he was made scapegoat for the nation’s money troubles. He links the country’s seven million loss to a broader fortune of 22 million swept away, framing his conviction as a political or financial misfortune.

Roosevelt United States

Morse says he cleared most debts after release from Tombs

New York Oct 2 Charles W Morse says he has cleared 80 to 85 percent of his debts after paying off about 7.5 million since leaving the Tombs June 17. He maintains his appeal is hopeful and blames the Roosevelt administration for his past indictment while noting the broader push to ban checks under one dollar faces bankers nationwide.

New York Charles W.morse Martin W. Littleton Theodore Roosevelt Morse Mr. Morse Mr. Littleton Washington Charles D. Norton Secretary of the Treasury United States Congress Joint Committee On

Greenwood and party return to Tennessee from visit

Messrs. P. M. Greenwood and Bynum Greenwood left for Cookeville, Tennessee after several days with their son. They were joined by Boney Daily and Robert Webb who also visited their old friend R. W. Allen and family.

Messrs. P. M. Greenwood Bynum Greenwood Cookeville, Tenn Boney Daily Robert Webb Frind R. W. Allen

Grand Jury Indicts 43 as Trials Continue

The Daily reports the grand jury has returned 43 indictments and continues to issue true bills. Recent trials include Anthony Peyte for perjury, resulting in a hung jury after nine for conviction and three for acquittal. Newston McClure was acquitted of assault to kill, Cravin Brown pled arson, and several horse theft defendants were fined or sent to reform school. Andy Scribner faces murder trial next Tuesday.

Anthony Peyte Peyte Rainey Newston McClure McClure Jeff D. Neal Cravin Brown Scrivner Stonewall Geo. Duke Joe Green Grayson Seely Nelson Cobbett Reform School Andy Scribner Lillie Scribner Frank Scribner

Norton poised to reclaim Columbia Bank ownership

Oklahoma City October 5 the state banking board nears acceptance of cash and securities offered by W L Norton president of the Columbia Bank and Trust company to return control of the bank to him. The transfer appears likely to proceed.

Oklahoma City State Banking Board W. L. Norton Columbia Bank and Trust Company

Pension Plan Moves Forward for Missouri Pacific Workers

More than 100 representatives from Missouri Pacific rail line unions gathered in Sedalia Missouri to lay the groundwork for a pension plan. A committee was named to draft plans guided by major carriers and a vote by all Missouri Pacific employees will decide adoption. The bank securities are being reviewed by three independent bankers amid federal court action affecting control of the bank.

Sedalia Missouri Pacific Railway System St. Joseph Aitchison Kansas City St. Louis Little Rock A. L. Pringle Missouri Pacific J. Fred Williams Brotherhood of Railway Engineers William Welch Order of Railway Conductors Missouri Pacific System Pennsylvania Union Pacific Santa Fe Chicago Great Western Wiliam Welch R. W. Hitch George Berthoux S. C. Ford M ‘Ouri Pacific Norton Haskell Oklahoma City Guthrie

Peary Exhibit Reveals Tiny North Pole Fish Findings

Roosevelt expedition trophies include preserved fish from near the Pole showing diminishing size with greater latitude. Other finds include musk ox, walrus tusks, narwhales, arctic foxes, and deer, sent to the American Museum of Natural History for mounting and display.

New York North Pole Peary Roosevelt American Museum of Natural History Museum of Natural ‘History

Peary and Cook Divide On Submission Of Polar Data

New York letters reveal Peary willing to submit all records to a National Academy committee while Cook insists on first presenting materials to the University of Copenhagen. Johns Hopkins President Remsen was asked to seek consensus, with Huntington and Osborn urging a joint examination by impartial scientists.

New York Cook National Geographical Society Peary Archer Huntington American Geographical Society University of Copenhagen Ira Remsen Johns Hopkins University Henry F. Osborn American Museum of Natural History Huntington National Academy Remsen North Pole Dr. Cook Osborne Thomas H. Hubbard National Academy Committee Geographical Societies

Scribner Murder Trial Sees Slow Jury Selection

Andy Scribner stands charged with the murder of Lillie Scribner as a venire of forty jurors is drawn and juror empanelment drags. O H Lee faces assault charges with a $300 fine and costs, Craven Brown is convicted of burglary and sentenced to two years, and Bill Nutt’s murder case will follow.

Andy Scribner Lillie Scribner O. H. Lee Craven Brown Bill Nutt Scribner

Post Office Robbed and Burned in Tyrola Area

Postmaster Young of this city received word from Tyrola postmaster R W Carnes that the Tyrola post office and its contents were robbed and burned during the night. Robbers entered the building and seized items before setting the fire to cover their tracks. Loss size unknown. no suspects named yet.

Young R. W. Carnes Tyrola Katy Road

Smith West wedding at the Parsonage of Asbury church

Yesterday at 4 30 in the afternoon R B Smith and Ruby West were married at the Asbury Methodist church Parsonage in the city. Rev C C Barnhard officiated and the couple departed on the 4 58 Katy to Oklahoma City. Friends extend best wishes for a happy life.

Asbury Methodist Church R. B. Smith Bart Ruby West Howard West C. C. Barnhard Katy Oklahoma City Ada

State Banks See Substantial Deposit Increase in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City October 5 state banks gained over 2 million dollars in individual deposits between June 23 and September 1, per figures received from Guthrie tonight by State Bank Commissioner Young. He called the rise very gratifying and noted expected declines due to crop season and fall financing. R. H. Reynolds visited the News to advance his subscription.

Oklahoma City Okla Guthrie Young

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