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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1910

Page

12

Ross Wants Investigation Into Expenditure Of Public Funds

Guthrie Ohio Jan 21 The second day of a special legislative session saw brief sessions in both chambers Governor Haskell opened topics including higher oil inspection fees higher taxes for insurance firms sale of school lands and advisory court powers A payroll purge saved 50 daily in the Senate and 75 daily in the House Lobbyists arrived while Faulkner delivered a heated attack on Graham memorials and Cannon tactics A measure by Ross calls for a committee to probe public fund expenditures amid introductions of several bills across the two houses

Guthrie Ohio House Senate Haskell General Revenue Fund Greer Supreme Court Graham Congress Chilocco Representative Faulkner Kiowa McGuire Joe Cannon Ross Russell Partridge Alfalfa Gilmer Glover Cope Anderson Williams Maxey Lovelace Sullivan Anthony Ireton Redwine Fort Gibson Morris Dunn

Rates of pay of census enumerators

Washington details the classification of enumerators pay for the thirteenth census. Directors set three general rates per capita mixed and per diem to equalize earnings across regions with sparse and dense populations and to counter misperceptions about per capita pay in the West and Southwest.

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Grandpa Meaders Dies at Ninety Six in Ada Oklahoma

William Meaders known as Grandpa Meaders died at nine this morning at his granddaughter’s home in Sunrise addition Ada. Born in Banks County Georgia on July 13 1813 he served in the Confederate ranks then farmed near Ladonia Texas and Sulphur Springs before moving to Ada four years ago. He was an eighty year Methodist and leaves three children J W Meaders Mollie Stephens and Harrison Meaders. The funeral and burial will occur in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

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Eczema Cure Claims Prompt Quick Relief

Advert claims a topical remedy by a doctor uses D D D prescription to wash away eczema. The message asserts immediate relief and permanent cures at minimal cost of 25 cents, urging readers to stop suffering quickly.

Ramsey Drug Company Elects Officers

A Ramsey Drug company meeting on Friday elected permanent officers for the year. G. M. Ramsey will serve as president and general manager, J. E. Jones as vice president, L. A. Ramsey as treasurer, and G. A. Galbraith as secretary. Directors named include C. A. Galbraith, C. M. Chauncey, J. F. Jackson, L. A. Ramsey, and G. M. Ramsey. The session occurred in the company store on Main Street.

The Ramsey Drug Company G. M. Ramsey J. E. Jones L. A. Ramsey G- A. Galbraith C. A. Galbraith C. M. Chauncey J. F. Jackson Main Street

Twin Girls Born On Ice Floe In Ohio River Ordeal

In Gallipolis Ohio on January 21 Mr and Mrs William Shields welcomed twin girls born aboard a house boat tied at Millwood West Virginia. The vessel broke loose in ice and the mother received medical care after landing. The babies were named Ohio and Virginia to honor the harrowing experience.

Gallipolis Ohio River William Shields Millwood W. Va Ohio Virginia

Thirteen Boats Seized After Cleveland Receiver Appointed

United States Marshal Well seized thirteen Gilchrist Transportation boats in Milwaukee harbor after a Cleveland court appointed a receiver for the defunct company. Creditors secured twenty five writs of attachment against the vessels in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Cleveland Gilchrist Transportation Company United States H. A. Well

Misississippi? Quigief Named Dispensary Manager Affidavit

Guthrie Oklahoma January 20 An affidavit was issued by the state dispensary agent naming J R Quigief as manager of the Mis...

Guthrie, Okla J. R. Quigief

San Francisco Considers Gleason Permit for 45 Round Fight

John L Herget chief of SF police committee says Gleason may obtain the permit if he proves he is the controlling factor in the Jeffries Johnson bout plan. Rickard’s bid to stage the fight remains in Salt Lake City but SF promises a permit if Gleason dominates the promotion. Louis Cardinals set spring four game series in Little Rock beginning March 20.

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Gossip of the Fighters Headlines and Local Matchups

Eddie Lang faces Batling Nelson in Memphis while Danny Goodman meets Kid Scaler in Sacramento. Young Mahoney eyes a 158 pound bout with Hugo Kelly. Sam Fitzpatrick, ex manager of Johnson and Lavine, runs a San Francisco fight club opener. Joe Gordon seeks a 50 dollar side bet at 165. Pullman Co. indicted in Paducah for Jim Crow violations amid a race based berth dispute on a Illinois Central line.

Eddie Lang Danny Goodman Sam Fitzpatrick Jack Johnson Kid Lavine San Francisco Fitzpatrick Cyclone Thompsons Joe Gordon Evanston Avenue Chicago Ill Pullman Company Grand Jury Paducah Louisville Sam Langford Boston Memphis Porter

Gossip of the Bas players and club moves

Baseball notes recount Rube Vickers being sent back to the minors by Connie Mack and potential moves for Willis Cole and Gus Conner. Claude Rossman may aid an American Association club while Marie Krantz and William J. Kiem announce a Lakewood wedding with Kiem as an NL umpire.

Rube Vickers George Edward Waddell Connie Mack Baltimore Athletics New Orleans Mack Vickery Pelicans Mackmen Rube New Orleanseam American Association O'Connor Claude Alstein Gus Conner Kansas City Bow Gus Chambersburg Ruth Viola Karper Philadelphia Marie Joseph Krantz Mount Clemens Mich William J. Kiem Lakewood N. J Kiem Cleveland Americans

Doan's Kidney Pills Promised Relief Cited by Mrs Marshall

An advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as the cure for backache from sick kidneys. Mrs Samuel Marshall of Coalgate Oklahoma testifies two boxes cured her persistent back pain and kidney secretions. The ad urges using Dean's Kidney Pills and lists Oster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as agents with price 50 cents.

Oster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Dean

Brother-in-law Deputy Sheriff Charged in Checotah Shooting

Lee Capps aged 20 was shot dead at his Brush Hill home near Checotah Oklahoma. Coroner's jury rules death by gunshot from Deputy Sheriff D F Killingsworth who is Capps' brother in law. Killingsworth arrested and plans to plead self defense.

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Herring’s Bid for Governor Gains Local Business Support

From Beckham County News comes word Elk City promoter F. E. Herring seeks votes from business men and farmers. He argues his leadership will strengthen the party and cut costs, framing his ticket as a saving plan for supporters.

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