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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1909

Page

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Peary Proclaims North Pole Victory in Historic Message

American explorer Robert E Peary announces that he has reached the North Pole sending brief dispatches from Indian Harbor Labrador and Cape Ray. The claims coincide with Dr Frederick Cook's recent success drawing worldwide attention and suspense as details await Chateau Bay arrival.

Labrador Robert E. Peary Denmark Frederick A. Cook Brooklyn Peary Cook North Pole Dr. Cook Shetland Islands Indian Harbor United States Chateau Bay New York Cape Ray Associated Press N. F New York Times Pole Ray RK. E. Peary South Harpswell Maine Chautea

Sheriffs Report Broad Support for Prohibition Enforcement

Guthrie Okla Sept 6 sheriffs across the state report generally favorable sentiment for enforcing prohibition. Thirty three counties responded with a majority backing law enforcement and most noting conditions improved since statehood though issues like near beers pool halls and interstate commerce complicate cases. Some counties report difficulties in obtaining evidence or convicting offenders while a few counties see no enforcement problems.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma JS. W. Stone Pitsburg Washington Carter, Sequoyah Tulsa Johnston Craig Tillman Pittsburg Kay Sequoyah McCurtain

State to Build Boys Reform Training School Near Wynnewood and Pauls Valley

The State Board of Affairs closed the purchase of land between Wynnewood and Pauls Valley for a boys reform training school. The $7,000 site is expected to start construction soon, with details reported from Guthrie on September 6.

Pauls Valley Wrynewood State For Boys Reform Training School Guthrie State Board of Affairs Today Wynnewood

Democrat and Irishman Moves to Frisco from Guthrie

John Hayes, an experienced farmer and Irish Democrat, sells his Guthrie area farm and plans to move to Frisco. He has purchased Governor Byrd's former residence and 240 acres adjacent to Frisco, aiming to settle there. This purchase ties an Irish Democrat toFrisco society, signaling potential local influence.

John Hares Guthrie Frisco Governor Byrd Gov. Byrd Hayes

Wells Fargo to carry free flood aid shipments to Monterey

Wells Fargo and Co will transport charity shipments free for thirty days to flood sufferers in Monterey Mexico. Shippings are consigned to American Counsel General Philip C Hanna of Monterey. Shipments should be of size and weight practicable for express handling. R A Wells signs as vice president and general manager.

Kansas City Philip C. Hanna Monterey Mexico Wells-Fargo & Co Express R. A. Wells

Flood Threat Forces Railroad Closures Across Oklahoma

A 25 foot flood wave from a New Mexico cloud burst threatens to halt trains across Oklahoma. Frisco and other lines suspend traffic at the Canadian River bridge southeast of Oklahoma City to inspect and reinforce crossings, with Purcell and Rock Island bridges also under guard as the flood advances toward the southwestern state.

Oklahoma City New Mexico Dalhart Tex Canadian River Oklahoma Frisco Missouri, Kansas Texas Purcell Santa Fe

Oklahoma attorney returns from east

Guthrie, Sept. 7. Attorney General West returns from New York and Washington where he testified for Oklahoma to obtain depositions in cases against corporations. Waters-Pierce Oil Company to produce witnesses in St. Louis next month. Prairie Oil and Gas Company stock links to National Transit and Standard Oil.

Guthrie West New York Washington Oklahoma Waters-Pierce Oil Company Garfield County Statehood St. Louis Prairie Oil and Gas Compartir National Transit Company Standard Oil Company American Book Company Lightfoot Texas New Jersey Jersey

Coffman Sells Interest in Tobin & Coffman

W. J. Coffman has sold his interest in Tobin & Coffman to R. S. Tobin. Coffman will tour as a representative for C. D. Turner produce merchants, traveling salesman on the road.

W. J. Coffman Tobin & Coffman R. S. Tobin

Prisoner Guilty of Most Diabolical Murder

Sapulpa Oklahoma dispatch reports Jim Evans identified Sam Hatchett on a Hillsboro Texas train. Hatchett, accused of pouring lamp oil on Lena Martin, setting her on fire, and striking a Page with a club, escaped pursuit between Okmulgee and Henrietta after officers boarded the train. A reward of 37000 was reportedly outstanding.

Sapulpa Okla Jim Evans Hillsboro Texas Sam Hatchett Chandler Hatchett Cox Lena Martin Tex Okmulgee Henrietta

Latest News Antics By Democrat Editor On Court Day

Byron Norrell of the Democrat and the Newsman visited Rosf Monday for the first Monday trade day. He handed out the latest issue with remarks, but one farmer rejected it due to an old dated copy from last month. Norrell hurried to the train, having mixed in ancient papers with the current issue.

Byron Norrell the Democrat the Newsman Rosf Norrell The Democrat R. Norvel

Brave Bill Cross Life Tenacity Shown in Oklahoma Secretary’s Health

The Oklahoma press reports Secretary Bill Cross shows marked improvement after a week of illness. The Oklahoman’s P T Moore confirms Cross asked to speak to reporters as doctors monitor kidney and heart functions. Despite limited visitors, Cross maintains a strong will to live and remains under care for a possible renewed period of life.

Oklahoma Bill Cross P. T. Moore Oklahoman Guthrie Maurice Cross Thes Iman Neo C. S. Petty Cress Tedac Bettes Neo Ie

Judge Furman Delivers Address in Roff Meeting

Judge Furman spoke to the people of Roff yesterday. The Pontotoc county citizen was warmly received with evident cordiality and respect. The News will publish the address substance in a future issue.

Furman Roff Pontotoc County

Cross Nearing End After Sudden Illness In Guthrie

Secretary of state Cross collapsed Saturday afternoon as his chronic heart trouble flared. He remained unconscious and unable to recover, with physicians warning of serious risk. His brother Clarence, a New York newspaper man, hastened to Guthrie.

Bill Cross Guthrie Okla Cross Clarence New York

Pleasant resident Charlie Frierson returns home from absence

Pleasant, modest, dignified Charlie Frierson has returned home from an absence including the summer. He did not go to Europe this summer and, except for a brief stay in New York City and other cotton ports, remained in Columbus, Mississippi.

Charlie Frierson Mr. Frierson Europe New York City Columbus, Miss

Examining Trial of Ben Mullins Over Murder Charge

Judge Brown conducted the examining trial of Ben Mullins charged with the murder of Zeph Blevins. The court ordered no bond pending grand jury action or district judge decision. Attorneys Stone and Maxey will seek habeas corpus relief in Atoka on Thursday.

Judge Brown Justice Court Ben Mullins Zeph Blevins Grand Jury Brown Stone & Maxey Mullins Atoka

Case Verdict Award For Miss Gertrude Case

The jury in the suit by Miss Gertrude Case against Duke Stone awarded her 100.06 dollars in a late afternoon verdict. The amount is a compromise since the suit sought 466 dollars and Judge Stoss is expected to appeal.

Gertrude Duke Stone Stoss

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Robert Artic Explorer U.S North London Newfoundland Mediately Discovery Herbert L. Bridgman Peary Arctic Club Roosevelt Chateau Bay ‘Rept Wesseer America Cape Navy N. F N. Y Bert Democrat and Irishman Pontotee Express Robbers Charitable Rater South Canadian Katy Rock Island Memphis Tenn Amarillo Waters-Pierce Concern Man Okimulgee Ppttor Norrele Wandsp Brave Bill Cross Bell Cross Secretary of State Chas Frierson Ben Mulling Miss Case
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