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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
5
Meekly News Otis B Wea Publisher D Stiener Manager Entered at Ada India Postoffice as Second Class Mail Matter May.
Arbitration unclear. Rates advertised at one dollar per year with unspecified terms. No author organization or effective dates identified in readable text.
A critique of the 59th and 49th United States Congresses questions Republican claims of progress. It lists laws defeated and enacted, noting expenses and notable acts on rate bills and pure food while highlighting bipartisan support for key measures.
A statement from the Sixth district platform in Alva denounces the Republican party for prioritizing Guthrie’s black belt and the Santa Fe railroad over the interests of 1.7 million residents. It argues against corporate meddling in constitution making and against restricting where residents can locate capital.
The piece extols Oklahoma's imminent statehood highlighting its vast natural resources and debt-free status by 1907. It notes large school endowments from Congress, lands for education, and strong rental income supporting schools. It paints a prosperous future with broad social foundations and a thriving economy led by educated, energetic citizens and settlers from the Midwest.
The speech denounces a railroad lobbyist tied to corporate or party interests and urges voters from all parties to block any candidate aligned with such influences in the upcoming election.
The text notes a fitting season for Vice President Fairbanks to tour the territories to bolster republicanism and mentions he will face frost he recalls as not unusual.
It notes the street railroad system will be extended to the mam moth cement plant regardless of how far it lies from town, indicating planned infrastructure expansion to reach the site.
The piece argues against equating Senator Bailey with corrupt figures like Mitchell Burton Depew and Platt. It contends Bailey has not been convicted, retains public confidence, and remains a key defender of the people, despite Republican attempts to tarnish him. The test is the fruits of his career.
A report notes increased water supply enhances stomach comfort and boiler efficiency, reducing strain and boosting productivity. The update highlights improved hydration, smoother operations, and steadier performance across systems.
A ballot for the bonds today is described as a trowel in the hands of labor tomorrow, signaling that voting on bond measures empowers workers to shape local projects and jobs in the near future.
A local note laments J J Burton leaving farming to run as a Republican delegate in the district during cotton picking season urging townsmen to step up and share the sacrifice. The passage questions who would forego work for public service.
Postoffice patrons with boxes should have correspondents include box numbers on all mail matter. Those with visitors should address mail to the box number and keep boxes locked. Signed J. R. Youne Postmaster.
In Tupelo on Monday after a Saturday primary Ben Harrison near Conway won the nomination for delegate from the 88th. Coulson of Francis led the primary but failed to secure the nomination on a second ballot as Barnett of Allen was dropped and 215 Allen votes shifted to Harrison securing a clear majority. Harrison is expected to win in November and will represent the 88th well.
Oct. 7 Sulphur I T Fielding and Leeper ran as Democrats in the Ninety sixth district. Leeper led by about two hundred votes as Sulphur reported 793 ballots and the district total neared 1,000. Full returns from surrounding precincts were not yet in, and Leeper’s victory solidifies Sulphur’s bid for the county seat.
Forepaugh Sells circus plans two exhibitions here Friday at two in the afternoon and eight in the evening. The piece highlights the growing spectacle size and the mass of performers and horses under the Forepaugh Sells banner.
Oklahoma Portland Cement Co seeks to purchase four teams of heavy mules and one good driving horse. Public notice requests prompt offers and specifies animal qualities and delivery arrangements.
Wm. L. Byrd Camp U C V held its regular monthly session Sunday afternoon in the News building with Lt Anglin presiding. Adjutant Byrd kept minutes as J F Edwards led prayer and the roll was called. Resolutions expressing sympathy to Chaplain Morgan were adopted and members were urged to secure certificates showing their commanded units. The meeting closed after prayer.
Ada Nat's Bank Building reports opening figures in New York and New Orleans markets. Spot prices rise to 11.10 in New York with odds at 20. New Orleans shows spots 3 16 up at 10.34, with March 1906 reference and October 10 1906 dates.
Frisco announces low rate ticket sales starting August 26 and running to October 31 to California Arizona Nevada New Mexico Old Mexico and Texas. Call for details. I McNair Agent Ada, I T.
Secretary C D Carter announces Arkansas Governor Jeff Davis will tour the Indian Territory for the Democrats and speak in Ardmore on October 25. The Republican committee plans a large speaker push after the constitutional convention.
Prof. W Arthur Stotts of Oklahoma City is establishing a vocal studio at 109 West Fourteenth Street Ada and will teach during the winter with the studio opening to the public Friday October 12. He comes well recommended and a representative class is expected soon.
Norman Oklahoma Oct 9 Professor J S Buchanan of the state university was nominated at the democratic primaries for the constitutional convention seat from the thirty fourth district. Buchanan’s majority was 117. His deep knowledge of political economy makes him especially qualified.
Mrs W L Gilpatrick of Danforth Maine declares her twenty year struggle with dyspepsia ended after six months of electric bitters. The remedy, she says, restored strength, liver function and blood purity, curing malaria and biliousness. Sold by Dr F Z Holly and G M Ramsey drug stores for 50 cents with guarantee.
The gathering forms temporary leadership with Dr Sturdvant as president and Jno Brents as assistant secretary. Delegates from Ada Pontotoc Mill Creek and other localities are seated. A G Winn delivers a republican address and J J Burton is named as the Republican nominee. Colored delegates from Jack Fork Leader Ada appear among attendees.
In Oklahoma City two Methodist denominations the Episcopal and the Methodist plan an early church on Epworth University campus for union services. The move could lead to full consolidation reflecting precedents in Japan China and Porter Oklahoma.
A man named Pizen applied at the US marshal's office for a pass to visit friends in the federal jail. The pass was granted with instructions to admit him on the charge of running a gaming house at Stonewall.
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