08 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1903
Page
1
A historical sketch argues the farmer's central economic role, noting census figures and the broad impact of agricultural prosperity on prices, industry, and national finances. It warns that crop failures would trigger immediate price and economic consequences across the United States and Europe.
The article notes new business ventures including a Dealgate company addition and a leased brick block to Bray Bees from Sherman Texas. It mentions a new drip pit coal mine west of the city, a chartered coal hoisting fire brigade forming a local union, and two bowling alleys expanding amid questions about inspector conduct and government land deals with Native Americans.
Fragmentary text appears to reference a judge and relief report with partial names and phrases. The readable pieces mention a filing or leaving to submit a relief report and several unclear proper nouns. The source lacks coherent events or identifiable entities.
The minutes show cases disposed up to Thursday noon with sentences for forgery larceny and perjury. Benes sentenced to two years imprisonment with suspension and banishment from the Indian Territory. Ridley tied to larceny, others dismissed or forfeited bonds. Sliggins and Weaver elected chairman and secretary at the meeting, with next court date set at the new Court House.
Miners at Bow walked out yesterday and refused to return until the district’s recently adopted wage schedule is honored. Henry Fielder and John Rancy sent committees to District Deputy Pete Hanary to seek resolution, with a strike potentially averted after talks.
A lawyer appointed to investigate conditions in the Indian Territory says he cannot begin in person for three to four weeks. He requests this period before handling post office department matters and related duties.
The secretary of the interior backs the five civilized tribes recommendation to add 400 acres to the Madilla townsite after long local effort. The report notes survey work and approval by the commission.
Fire broke out on the cant side of Main street in Moneds Mounds at 5 this morning. Firefighters fought the blaze and contained it without word of injuries or damages to nearby buildings.
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