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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
3
A mosaic of light gossip and headlines notes Pierpont Morgan’s travel to Italy, Twain’s recurring retirement, King Oscar’s memoirs, and Clemens’s naming. It mentions a sugar cane joke, a “sweet girl graduate” cane carry, Joseph Jefferson’s long run with Rip Van Winkle, and a Nebraska banker’s marriage ban amid regional chatter.
Andrew Carnegie received the freedom of the Plumbers Association of London. The report notes surprise at his wealth and acknowledges his status.
The remark urges the young king to act promptly rather than merely discuss restoring Spain's greatness, stressing immediate action over rhetoric.
Figures once promoting cold cures now advocate death remedies for the yearly mosquito problem, urging new approaches to combat the plague and protect public health.
Italian ban dit Musolino has been sentenced to life imprisonment. The ruling raises questions about the duration of the term and whether any legal avenues for appeal or parole exist.
A resident at Hanlonton, LA is identified as August Vainkingel steinhausenklotzer. The surname appears excessively long for August or June, suggesting possible OCR error or a composite name in the local notice. Further verification of the name is advised.
Edgar Williams a telegraph operator in Indianapolis is described as a grandfather at the age of 39. The item notes this as further evidence of the arrival of a youthful, energetic generation.
London dispatch reports J. Pierpont Morgan remains in good health. Observers say the updated status may influence independent ship companies to review current affairs and forecast outcomes.
The presence of many of the world’s most distinguished pickpockets at King Edward’s coronation adds a human interest angle to the grand ceremony, a contrast to the awe of the program.
A man received one year in jail for stealing shoes valued at $2. If the same logic applied to a banker stealing thousands of dollars, the punishment would scale with the crime’s value, suggesting a longer jail term proportional to the theft amount.
A discovery reveals thirty distinct kiss types used globally, with the tally not accounting for items on the Ella Wheeler Wilcox list. The finding highlights cultural variation in kissing customs and suggests further study of regional practices.
The Shah of Persia has given Emperor William a decorative gift valued at $5,000. The present will fund cleaning the rooms used by the Shah after his departure.
Report notes the burial of Li Hung Chang has started in China and could take several weeks as officials proceed with the funeral rites. The text suggests the Chinese maintain traditional mourning practices despite the death of the prominent statesman.
In Oklahoma City a dispute over a claim ended with the deaths of two men, McMichael and Johnson. E E Brown is held without bail after being implicated. coroner suggests McMichael fired the fatal shot from a low angle, while Johnson’s body was sent home for burial. A sensational witness claim about a conspiracy was deemed unfounded. McMichael died at St Anthony hospital. Johnson’s family took his remains to Cushing.
In northwest Oklahoma City W F McMichael shot E W Johnson of Classen Land killing him, then was mortally wounded by Johnson or Brown of the Times Journal. Johnson and Brown had been inspecting Brown's recently purchased lots when a ball from McMichael was redirected to protect young trees. Johnson confronted McMichael and fired. McMichael returned five shots as he advanced, and Brown may have wounded McMichael in the abdomen.
President Mitchell announces a nationwide convention in Indianapolis to decide on a possible general coal mining strike. He cites about 450,000 U S coal miners, with 350,000 affiliated to the union and 50,000 complying with miners' legislation. Delegates may push a nationwide suspension, risking heavy impact on the country’s industries.
Barry, a Sedalia, Missouri witness, testifies of a plot to kill McMichael involving Johnson, Classen, Brown and Turner and offers a $5,000 payoff and Woodlawn lots. E. E. Brown testifies he fired. he claims McMichael aimed first and Brown acted in self defense.
The senate and house appoint a joint committee to meet President Palma and discuss executive powers amid alleged unconstitutional acts such as annulling military orders. The senate approves a $25,000 presidential salary and $6,000 for the vice president, with official expenses covered from the president’s pay. Havana’s mayor warns of a proposed electric light franchise in the city.
The Oklahoma City baseball club releases several players including manager Quiggs and signs a new player. On paper the club appears improved and arranged for multiple games with outside towns, with hopes of strong field performance.
Eighteen of Oklahoma’s sixty six counties have filed annual assessors reports, showing a total valuation of 45 009 000 this year with gains that could reach 5 000 000 for the eight counties not yet heard from. Railroad assessments add 4 000 000 to last year’s 56 000 000 total. If eight wealthier counties rise similarly, the year’s grand total could reach 77 000 000, a 17 000 000 gain.
The president spoke with several congress members about Cuban reciprocity. Senators Allison Foraker Beveridge and Representative Long discussed the issue. A source says the president remains firm for reciprocity and may pursue a treaty or call an extra session to push it.
Adjutant General Bur Lingame discloses a 13 infantry company force plus one cavalry troop in Guthrie and one artillery battery in Oklahoma City. The Army includes 510 men in the infantry with 120 enlisted in the past year. Companies K Enid D Blackwell and C Medford gain permission for a July 4 sham battle in Medford. The annual guard encampment is set for the second week of August in Kingfisher.
A telegram reports the general land office in Washington has overruled Christopher the well digger and ruled in favor of Mrs. Wood in all aspects. The decision is final but awaits secretary of the interior approval, delaying final release by about ten days.
A Chicago commission man estimated the Tulsa canta loupe harvest would total 250 cars with picking starting in about fifteen days and six hundred workers needed to gather the crop.
Secretary Root released a senate answer detailing wartime expenses. The report shows $4,803,448 for troop and supply transportation since the peace treaty, and total outlays plus liabilities reach $170,826,586 to date. By year, 1898 $3,686,850. 1899 $26,230,673. 1900 $50,888,543. 1901 $55,767,422 with $12 in liabilities. 1902 $34,499,022 with $473,060 liabilities.
Senator Beveridge introduces a bill to hold a fall election in Indian Territory for a delegate to the U S House. The measure sets eligibility, residency, and voting rules, with the first election slated for the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1902.
The United Irish League plans a day of mourning for Ireland in London as Care Morris district council, Count Mayor, votes to fly black at the council chamber on June 26 and 27. They invite other councils to join in protesting the English king's coronation and government policies credited with famines and coercion.
Guthrie reports Governor Ferguson will not permit regulation prize fights, stating support for sparring shows but plans to intervene in any bout that resembles a brutal knock-down drag-out affair. He notes numerous sparring matches exist but vows enforcement against finishing fights.
A report from the Indian inspector’s office in Indian Territory lists funds held in trust by the U S government for the five civilized tribes. Cherokees total 2 719 059 80 with interest 135 952 80 Chickasaws 2 719 059 89 interest 63 334 78 Choctaws 902 955 31 interest 45 144 75 annuities 10 520 Creeks 1 892 930 95 interest 39 140 44 annuities 24 300 Seminoles 2 070 000 interest 108 500.
Mrs Lizzie Fraction files a damages suit against the Santa Fe railroad alleging injuries when a locomotive noise frightened her team, causing a buggy overturn as she crossed the track. The claim seeks 10000 dollars.
Two inmates M. F. Oliphant and John Wehunt escaped while being taken to the federal jail at Muskogee. They were handcuffed together and fled from a Choctaw passenger train near Wewoka while under guard. Both were held on charges of grand larceny.
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