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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1913
Page
5
The piece lauds a recent tariff revision as a true reform, credits Democratic leadership with unity despite two dissenters, and forecasts swift conference agreement and presidential signature. It urges cooperation between teachers and parents, guards against harmful critics, and extols Ada Normal for honest enrollment and proven merit.
The Idabel Beacon Times endorses Luther Harrison of Wewoka for lieutenant governor. It urges the Oklahoma press to elect a fraternity member and praises Harrison as a splendid choice to receive the first substantial political reward.
The Pittsburg county Democrats show reluctance to sign petitions to refer the legislature passed election law. The petition is seen as a tactic to keep the secretary of the State election board in office until after the next general election. The law is widely regarded as a strong improvement over the old system.
The GOP takes the Maine district by about 500 votes in a race where Roosevelt’s tally was twice Taft’s in the past. Bull Moose candidates falter as the split vote issues.
The text notes Attorney Jerome, who pursued Thaw into Canada, is jailed like any crook after a gentlemanly poker game. It implies Thaw feels partially repaid a debt he owed Jerome.
A Mexican soldier near Juarez attempted to invade the United States by crossing the bridge toward El Paso before being shot from his horse by two American guards. The event halted just before the soil of the United States.
The row between John Williams and John Doolin over a district judge appointment may cost the governor politically with his two main supporters. Ada stands out as the only town in Oklahoma not voting extra school taxes this year as Superintendent Robison and the board outline an economical plan.
A Texas note discusses Ada’s Byrd's Mill road project funded by state loans to counties. The Ada commercial club’s role is praised as a catalyst for road work and future improvements. Mentions McAlester’s presence at the Oklahoma launch and various curiosities about earth and meteors.
At the Wm. L. Byrd camp U V meeting on Sunday afternoon delegates were chosen for the Chickasaw brigade of the state reunion in Muskogee. S H Hargis G W Chisler and W A Douthitt elected as delegates with J C Cates James Gayne and W F McCaskle as alternates. Miss Jennie Roddie named sponsor for the Chickasaw brigade and Mrs S P Ross sponsor for the Byrd camp. The Sons endorsed six members to receive credentials to attend. Marynette Ross appointed sponsor.
An unknown shooter ambushed Bill Abbott near his Ada area home, firing two to three times. Abbott shot back with a Winchester but may not have been hit. Deputy Duncan investigated around 2 am with no details released, and Abbott had spotted a hidden assailant before church and armed himself for a return trip.
John A. Peters, Republican of Ellsworth, won the Maine Third District special election by 553 votes over Democrat William A. Pattangall, with Edward M. Lawrence third. Final returns show Peters 15,106. Pattangall 14,553. Lawrence 6,487. Presidential vote favored Wilson over Roosevelt and Taft. The race followed Forest Goodwin’s death and featured national figures campaigning across the district.
Senator Owen will appoint a Military academy cadet and a Naval academy midshipman from Oklahoma in spring 1914 after competitive exams. Exams are Jan 7 1914 in multiple Oklahoma cities, with age and height requirements and a system of principal and alternates for both academies.
Ada Weekly News from Los Angeles reports a reader praising the cool Southern California breeze, friendly locals, and visits with old friends Duke and Ella Stone. The letter mentions a sweet singing daughter and the attractive lawns and flowers, inviting the editor to visit.
Sheriff John Mahoney ferried Lou Green to a northern county jail after a nightlong chase by Guthrie citizens intent on lynching him for killing Patrolmen Lon Marlow and I H Caldwell. Green confessed claiming officers raided him. police say he beat Caldwell with the officer’s stick after a prior blow. County officials plan trial once mob danger subsides.
Durant fans are told the fall schedule should feature a stronger squad built from returning players and recent Texas A&M stars. The plan excludes high school opponents except for practice, with games against colleges and Normal schools to test the team’s rise in competition.
The report notes Capital Stock and Surplus with Undivided Profits after expenses, plus Bills Rediscounted and Repossits totaling 16 335.10 in values.
Seven University of Missouri students were arraigned in Callaway County Circuit Court on charges of illegal voting. The case, moved from Columbia, alleges long running illegal voting by students to influence city council elections in Fulton.
A quotation prompts reflection on idle minds as Satanic in nature. It notes that Satanic mischief thrives when thoughts are unoccupied and ready to be directed toward wrongdoing. The saying warns readers to avoid leisure that invites temptation.
Ardmore Oklahoma September 9 The rails of the Ringling railroad reach twelve miles west of Ardmore and will reach Hewitt before week’s end Grading camps lie three miles west of Hewitt between that place and Joiner President Hannon left for St Paul on company business and will be away several days Interest grows over extending the line from Ardmore to Sherman as citizens await Ringling’s decision after his inspection of the route
Webster City Iowa September 10 10 000 men women and children from surrounding country and nearby towns attended the annual Watermelon Day celebration today ten thousand melons were served free to the visitors.
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