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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
2
For Fort County officials J C Cates and C Hargis with Nettles as delegate to the Constitutional Convention Carlton Weaver also named among the slate.
The editor denounces rumors that the Farmers Union nominated J. J. Burton for delegate to the constitutional convention and counters that the Union remains nonpartisan. It argues Democrats chose Carl ton Weaver in the district, while Republicans cannot sway farmer votes. It calls for honest representation of farming interests and diverse convention membership.
The piece notes a strong Democratic push in two territories to elect farmer delegates, aiming for a Democratic convention majority. Carlton Weaver is named as a friend of the farmers who will influence the constituting document.
The News misattributed the platform of the 87th district publican convention. It notes the Republicans avoid popular veto power, while Democrats statewide push for initiative referendum and recall and demand open governance subject to citizen ratification.
A Republican delegate pick is decided by 24 voters, a quarter of whom are described as negroes, while the Democratic candidate is chosen by 1,638 residents of the Sith district. The item raises questions about who truly represents the people.
Ada will host two large constructions soon the east side dam and the west side cement plant. The new lake and water works system will be completed in just over four months making Ada a hive of industry.
A Texas DA candidate Tom Robnett running on the populist ticket presents a contrasting stance on republicanism. The race outlines tensions between party lines as Robnett frames his approach to law and governance amid Republican critiques.
Republicans expect Fairbanks to tour the territories to blunt Bryan's recent memorable tour. The effort faces skepticism as the political effect appears limited.
In a playful note about next spring, Ada suggests relaxing water supply, while the Cement Plant tells Frisco division to come on in. The interchange hints at collaborative prospects for a bounteous water supply and a shared future in regional development.
A local audience discusses Charles W. Fairbanks as a prominent figure and vice president candidate. The piece notes public resistance to Fairbanks and suggests Ada will scrutinize him, while the locals keep a guarded distance in the ongoing political dynamics.
The text attacks Ledbetter as a railroad attorney and denies railroad ties, while accusing Henry Asp of being a well known railroad lobbyist who brags of bribing officials. It contrasts character with rhetoric in a constitutional convention context.
In Sulphur district Thomas Jefferson Hoxton is the Republican delegate nominee and Ben Harrison is the Democratic nominee in the same area. The text suggests swapping names to avoid voter confusion between the two candidates.
The Muskogee Phoenix notes Ada lies awake thinking over many railroad propositions yet her dreams also dwell on abundant water and factories. These temptations captivate her as Muskogee awaits progress and growth.
United States Judge Clayton chairing the districting election board tells Ardmore city officials that registration is imperative for the November 6 election. Registration applies to all first class incorporated cities with populations of 5 000 or more and books must close ten days before the election.
Kingfisher Oklahoma October 11 The discovery of a woman's skirt glove and side comb under a day coach of the Rock Island train that derailed at the Cimarron river bridge near Dover September 18 renews county pressure on the railroad to raise or destroy the day and smoking coaches. Authorities believe several missing passengers may lie in the smoker entry now blocked with sand and a mandamus suit appears likely.
Chickasha hosts its county fair as Vice President Fairbanks plans a Tulsa speech on October 23. Stonewall’s Tandy Walker runs as the Republican candidate for delegate in the 88th district.
A sequence of puns contrasts engineers and teachers, Sahara watches, artists and cooks, cards and corporations, soldiers and carpenters, ice houses and dolls, dressmakers and locomotives. Each joke hinges on a pun or double meaning to link seemingly unrelated items.
The notice urges printing cards to announce candidacy and solicit support. It argues card distribution helps acquaintances and increases vote potential by spreading the candidate’s name and message among friends and meetings.
Guthrie Oklahoma October 12 suit filings in Garfield County district court challenge freight charges as arbitrary rates. The petitions name Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and St Louis and San Francisco railways. Wheat and corn cited with rates 9 1 2c per 100 on corn and 11 1 2c per 100 on wheat in towns including Mountain Park Snyder Sibony Manitou Fredrick Davidson Vicksburg Headrick Hightower Altus Olustee Crete Gypsum Eldorado.
Fire broke out Friday at about 9 in the Farmers' gin, quickly fought by the fire department with an estimated damage of 150 dollars. The seed cotton chute sparked flames possibly from a friction match against galvanized tubing, destroying some cotton and causing water damage. The plant is owned by Messrs. Thornton and Rollow.
Mrs. Jefferson Davis, staying at the Hotel Majestic, is now regarded as seriously ill after several days with a severe cold. Her daughter, Mrs. J A Hayes, arrived today from Colorado Springs to be with her.
William R. Hearst filed applications with the patent office on May 14 1906 to register trade marks for a list of newspapers including the San Francisco Examiner the Washington American the Pittsburg Journal the Los Angeles Examiner the Washington Journal the St Louis American and others with facsimiles of the headings.
A. B. Lee seeks to rent 150 acres of productive farmland with teams and tools furnished. References available. Address Ada hotel.
Yesterday's game pitted National and American Leagues in Chicago with the Americans winning 6 to 3. Walsh struck out 12 of 21 batters, allowed two hits after the first inning, and the Nationals failed to score until the ninth. Attendance reached 13 750 despite cooler weather. Also news, Constant and Parks bring Edwin Barrie Stock Co. to the opera starting Monday October 15 with Oscar Graham's A Prince of His Race and new acts each night. Prices 25 35 50 cents. ladies free Monday night.
The Iron Mountain fast mail train, delayed after leaving Union Station, jumped the track near the city limits in St Louis. One person was killed and ten injured in the derailment.
Forepaugh-Sells Bros Collosal shows rolled into Ada from Durant in three 20 car sections. The tents rose in Daggs addition near 12th street as dusted crowds gathered at dawn to watch unloading and the parade. Local schools observe a holiday this Friday, per the interrupted text.
Thousands watched at 11 o clock as 1000 participants and 500 horses led a circus parade. Exhibits included three herds of elephants camels a 3 ton hippopotamus a 14 foot giraffe and multiple trained animals drawing attention to open dens.
Reports from Oklahoma and Indian Territory say this week's frost damaged much of the crop before maturity. Analysts estimate about one half bale per acre, with gins operating around the clock to clear backlogs and local compresses valued at about $300,000.
Room available at 117 East 12th offering a nicely furnished space and light housekeeping. Rent details to be discussed with the advertiser.
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