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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1910
Page
2
The Santa Fe and other railroads appeal a corporation commission order requiring physical valuation data. The commission insists appeals lie only on rate or bond issues, not on valuation orders, and the case awaits briefs within ten days to determine jurisdiction.
Papers demanding extradition of W. L. Chapman I. C. Grimes A. T. Brown R. C. Conine and John Garrett to Mexico on forgery charges tied to Kickapoo land deals were filed in Guthrie Oklahoma. Hearings to be set after charges reviewed with U S officials and a possible commissioner appointed to hear evidence.
Nashville dispatch reports United States Senator Robert L. Taylor nominated for governor at Tennessee Democratic convention. Patterson re signs as vice governor though Senate term runs to 1912. Convention harmonious with debates on liquor policy. platform opposes party fight over temperance and condemns trusts while endorsing parole for convicts. K D McKellar of Memphis elected permanent chair with N G Robertson and W O Vertrees leading organizing efforts.
Joe Hancock of Wapanucka was remanded to jail after failing to post $1,000 bond following an examining trial on charges of stealing pants containing about $2,500 in checks and notes. The case awaits the November term of court. Roy Etheridge returned from Holdenville. A new state committee was formed with two members from each district and headquarters to open soon. Senator Taylor may campaign within the week and was nominated again for governor, though his governorship would require winning the railroad commission post. A long editorial raises questions about railroad gratuities to Theodore Roosevelt, while praising anti-pass laws and urging Congress to address the Pennsylvania railroad bill. the piece closes with a vivid circus advertisement listing acts and the Gollmar Brothers Circus.
A reader notes in the Washington Herald that Roosevelt's transportation bill faces scrutiny and debate. The letter mentions Pennsylvania stockholders and concerns over regulation and funding.
The Gollmar Brothers Circus comes to town promising thrills and new acts led by the Moro Family. The paper notes the high energy show and its appeal to American audiences from children to adults as it prepares for performances on Wednesday October 19.
Guthrie Oklahoma October 5 a report by State Game Warden Askew of Chickasha shows that since the open season began twenty four resident and three hundred eighty non resident hunting licenses have been issued. Several prosecutions for violations of the game law are recorded.
A historical ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a home remedy for lung trouble and coughs. It claims dramatic weight gain, thousands cured, and a money back guarantee with trial bottles offered at a local store.
Dr. King's New Life Pills touted to prevent appendicitis by stimulating stomach liver and bowels. Claims cure for constipation headache biliousness chills and related ailments. Advertisement from Friday's Daily by G. M. Ram. W. B. Hollis of Porter Oklahoma departs for Atoka.
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