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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
3
A blaze broke out around 2 30 AM Friday at Evan's Confectionery in Ada near the rear lighting area. Firefighters quickly controlled the fire before major damage, with losses limited to a burning petition and bedding. damages not to exceed 200 dollars and insured.
In Havana the rebels begin rapid disarmament as 700 of Guerra’s men with horses entrain at Pinar del Rio and a brigade moves to Guanajay. Crowds from Mavana to Santiago de Las Vegas and Rincon witness the process though no guns are surrendered on sight. Marines count rifles under Major Ladd and insist on surrender before trains leave Pinar del Rio.
Report from Santiago Cuba dated Oct 4 states about 2000 rebels near Guantanamo refuse to disarm while the revolutionists crowd the area. They say they will surrender only if Gen Del Castillo orders it. his arrival is anticipated at any moment.
Guthrie Oklahoma October 4 reporting on political tactics around the constitutional delegate campaign. The piece alleges plans to raise a fifty thousand dollar “slush fund” from the Santa Fe railroad to defeat the will of the people and install Frank Greer for public printing, with Asp and the Republican leadership pressed to exploit late funding.
I McNair, agent in Ada, announces a sale offering very low rate tickets to California Arizona Nevada New Mexico Old Mexico and Texas from August 26 to October 31. Call for particulars.
On the fourth Wednesday of this month the anti-horse thief association of the Indian Territory will meet at Ada and hold a several day's session. They expect a large attendance which will be a good advertisement for Ada.
In the 75th and 66nd district convention, ex-Judge Raymond and running mate J A Lanning were decisively defeated. H B Hopkins and Geo F Butcher win the tickets. Raymond and Lanning lost in their own precincts with Raymond receiving no votes as Hopkins was unanimously favored. Col Clarence B Douglas who opposed Raymond’s bench removal resides in the same precinct.
Muskogee reports progress in uncovering fraudulent Creek citizen enrollments with about 250 cases expected. most fraud centers on baby enrollments with false birth affidavits, largely involving negroes. Investigator Leiber says vigorous action could block 1,000 ineligible and save 160,000 acres of land.
The Chihuahua Supreme Court upheld the death sentences for Richardson, Mason, and Harle, three Americans linked to the murder of Mitchell and Dovers whose life policies were insured. Richardson, alias Leslie E. Hulbert, formerly a Rochester lawyer, Harle a former El Paso physician, and Mason identified as Mitchell. The men, extradited from El Paso after shadowed by a detective, had collected policy money. one key document was hidden in a sewer. The date of execution had not been set.
A letter from F. W. Devoe & Co claims Devoe paint lowers cost per painting compared to other paints, citing Ezra Rathmell of Williamsport and Ada, I T. It argues Devoe covers more, wears longer, and distinguishes true full measure from short or false paint. The notice ends with a last line selling White Swan canned goods via M. L. Walsh.
A campaign document attacks railroad practices in Oklahoma, detailing high coal and wheat transport costs, railroad gifts per ton, and alleged Republican influence over road assessments. It urges voters to back the Democratic party for railway reform via initiative, referendum, and blanket primary.
Special to News from Mill Creek I T October reports a four o'clock fire at R A Duncan's grocery ignited and spreading to four frame stores including Wal ter Faust law offices Dawry's barber shop and J M Duncan sewing. Losses cited for Duncan around 1000 and 600 for Duncan sewing with suspected incendiary origin and suspected robbery preceding the blaze.
O Wheeler informs the public of accepting a position with the O B Weaver Fire Insurance agency and solicits their patronage for the agency. He asserts the company is strong and safe.
Ardmore on October 5 reports a runaway horse attached to a buggy charged down the main street during a circus parade crowd. Will Rodgers of Ardmore shot the frightened animal to prevent injury to a child in the buggy.
The News endorses printed cards to announce candidacy. Cards help candidates reach friends and new acquaintances, facilitate acquaintance and can win votes.
Miss Fannie McCoy presided as guest Mary Bliss Delany from Alabama attended the meeting. Mrs. I. M. King, president-elect, led in the absence of the president. The program featured Shakespeare quotations, music, an art contest won by Mrs. B. C. King, and dainty refreshments as members reflected that it was good to meet again.
Havana reports growing talk of Cuba’s future government amid ongoing disarmament. Interest rises in U S retention of influence, with a Sunday meeting planned to discuss group plans by foreign and Cuban elements. Elections move from January to June, while U S Congress payroll status for officials awaits Washington decision.
The 87th district Democratic delegates from 21 precincts met in the U S commissioner court room to announce the primary nominee and adopt a district platform. W H Ebey chaired with Q D Gibbs as secretary. a platform committee of 21 delegates was formed from each precinct. outside Democrats were invited to join. The convention adjourned to 2:30 PM with plans to report a platform and fall campaign strategy in Saturday’s News.
New Orleans reports cyclonic disturbances with at least three tornadoes causing six deaths and nine injuries. Storms extend 100 miles around the city with crops and mills destroyed and damage over 1 million dollars. A tornado struck north of New Orleans while another hit near Biloxi.
Oklahoma Portland Cement Co. president A. L. Beck and secretary treasurer J. M. Wintersmith arrived from the East on the Frisco to establish an Ada office and begin construction after a bond election. They report $66,300 spent on machinery and materials and 1000 barrels of cement ordered for the foundation. Indian Inspector Wright issues a notice about town lot payments and a deadline of January 1, 1907 for past due amounts, warning of forfeiture and resale.
Governor Kibbey reports a Roosevelt directive urging fair voting on Arizona statehood. The president asks for observers from both statehood and anti statehood camps to witness ballot counting, sent to New Mexico as well. Kibbey forwards the letter to Thomas S. Wilson and asks for names of statehood advocates to serve as witnesses in each precinct.
Otis B. Weaver announces that his fire insurance agency has secured Mr. R. O. Wheeler as a capable addition. Wheeler’s connection with the agency promises careful and prompt handling of all business entrusted to them.
The newspaper offers to print a soliciting card for candidates that promises a pleasant induction. The note implies guaranteed positive reception in the upcoming electoral process.
Notice is given that Willie Mae Prewett as administratrix of Richard M. Prewett deceased will sell at public auction on October 8, 1906 in Ada, Indian Territory, an undivided one half interest in the George hotel and lots 17 and 18 block 98. Sale on three months credit with approved security or cash. Witness dated September 6, 1906. GALBRAITH & McKEown, Attorneys.
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