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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1906
Page
2
Carlton Weaver declares his bid for Delegate to the Constitutional Convention subject to the Democratic primary in the Eighty-seventh District election. He offers no other platform details in the public notice.
Opinion argues Republicans face collapse as Indians reject GOP appeals and blacks abandon party loyalty. The piece claims graft, weakness, and disarray condemn Republicanism in Indian country, predicting a Democratic rise and a new public morality.
The Oklahoma Portland Cement Company near Ada, with capital of 300 000 dollars, gains prominence in The Manufacturers' Record for Indian Territory. The project includes cement deposits six miles from Ada and proposals for a larger water supply, reflecting Ada's rising status in industry and finance.
The fragment notes the formation of a local Young Republicans club with a call to show colors. It includes a remark on color terminology contrasting white with other hues and a physics text reference about white not being a color.
Frisco offers a round trip excursion to Sulphur Springs I T on September 16 1906. Fare is 1.00 for the round trip with departure from Ada at 10 08 a m and return from Sulphur Springs at 5 30 p m. I McNair Ada agent I T.
In Guthrie on August 31 Republicans and Democrats clash to choose two Osage nation delegates for the constitutional convention. Democratic nominee John Lehay of Pawhuska is set, while Isaac D. Taylor and Frank DeNova are favored by Republicans. Democrats attack Taylor as a railroad attorney and “machine candidate,” while Amos Ewing backs him. Public sentiment favors the Democrats by a sizable margin, though Republicans claim only a small lead.
Ada public schools begin term with M. L. Perkins as superintendent and a full roster of principals and teachers across South and North Schools. Key staff include L. J. Berry at South School, Beulah Stovall at High School, Annie Scales, Birdie Sims, Nel Guyn, Mildred Timberlake, Villa Wilson, and Ida M. Carothers among others. Music teacher Mabel Warren listed as late addition.
A. J. Mossman, directed by the Oklahoma Portland Cement Co, surveyed a plot in Dagg's addition for a cement works site. Surveyor Truitt and Mossman noted the need for a very firm earth foundation to support massive machinery, including two 150 by 30 foot cylinders weighing 500 tons each. Each would hold 22 tons of material and rotate at high speed, requiring an unshakable base to prevent disaster.
Havana reports say Santiago province has a significant insurrection, worsening the crisis. American envoy Sleeper sought confirmation from the state department, then verified via private and newspaper sources. Officials fear U S intervention amid deteriorating conditions and editorial warnings from La Discussion urging Cubans to lay down arms.
Madill Oklahoma Territory August 31 The Fall River Oil and Gas Company reports a gas flow increase from 5 000 000 to 5 500 000 feet with stronger oil flow from a sand twenty five feet deep. Prominent oil men from across the country guests here with about thirty companies represented. Six new derricks are rising and drilling may start next Tuesday with a ten to fifteen day program.
Oklahoma City reports Charlie E. Hunter, recently named clerk of the U S district court in Oklahoma City, will resign and rejoin the Democratic party. Hunter, a Roosevelt Rough Rider and former Fusion Democrat, heads the National Rough Rider association. The move follows ex Gov Tom Ferguson's congressional nomination, with Hunter pledging to spend his own funds to oppose Ferguson if nominated. Other ex Democrats in office may follow.
At a large Davis mass meeting Hon. H. W. Fielding, a longtime and prominent Chickasaw Nation figure, was chosen as the delegate to the constitutional convention with the election set for October 6.
Tishomingo I T August 30 Wm H Murry announces his candidacy for delegate to the constitutional convention from the Tishomingo District No 104.
Holdenville Oklahoma Territory Democrats met last night to select a delegate to the constitutional convention. They decided to call a primary election for that purpose, to be conducted by Col. Witty, district committeeman.
The Bartlesville Enterprise and the Oklahoma Post urge Republicans to adopt a clear stand on separate schools and coaches. They argue for a constitutional provision and for GOP delegates to pledge support, noting mixed schooling is common where Republicans hold power and urging voters to demand explicit positions.
Hon. J. W. Johnson of Oklahoma City failed to appear for a planned address in Ada. The News had touted his visit and Democrats gathered near the courthouse, while candidates and observers discussed politics. Johnson had other Sixteenth district commitments and notified in advance.
The Ladies of the Presbyterian Aid and their children were royally entertained at Mrs. W. G. Broadfoot's home Wednesday afternoon from four to six. Ice cold watermelon enjoyed by all, and guests reported a delightful time.
Ardmore Oklahoma September 1 The first bale of cotton of the Chickasaw nation crop was delivered by C S Ferguson a farmer five miles north of Ardmore late yesterday. The bale will be sold today and crop conditions are reported improved with a flattering outlook.
Shawnee Oklahoma August 31 Assistant Chief Tom Hewlett fired while pursuing three drunken men at the Rock Island freight office. Mahwahtowah a 30 year old Kickapoo Indian grabbed a gun and moved toward Officer Farrall causing Hewlett to stumble and discharge his weapon striking the Indian who died within an hour. The coroner exonerated Hewlett last night.
Schuh Drug Co of Cairo Ill reports rapid sales of 7200 bottles in four months with nearly 50 gross sold. Product touted as a chill tonic sold on a signed guaranty by G M Ramsey, druggist.
Lawton Oklahoma August 31 Thomas Ryan acting Secretary of the Interior has ordered sealed bids for the 505000 acres of Kiowa Comanche reservation land. Regulations will be changed to govern the sale with a public auction not yet opened due to pending Indian children allotments. Roosevelt proclamation awaits allotment completion.
Judge Alton B. Parker of New York was the sole nominee for president by the American Bar Association general council. The committee named secretary J P Hinckley of Baltimore treasurer Frederick E Wedhams of Albany and an executive committee including Charles Monroe Ralph Breckenridge Rome G Brown Walter G Smith and Charles F Libby.
Prominent railroad promoter E. A. Hill arrived confirming the Kansas City L P line will be built from Wagoner and Muskogee to Fort Worth and Denver City. The route includes McKennon Beggs Deep Fork Wewoka Ada Marlow Lawton and Frederick with a branch to Dustin and cross into Texas. Bond terms shown by W K Burton Co. indicate bonds placed at 2 1 2 cents on the dollar.
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