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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
3
A morning Ada meeting of a few business citizens and strangers included a nationally reputed official. They urged no publicity but indicated Ada may soon receive a project that could elevate the city to one of the state's largest.
Tishomingo Oklahoma September 8 The Chickasaw legislature meets in annual session with Frank O Smith of Sufhur named as speaker He is 26 years old and has served since his first election at 19 A skilled parliamentarian and noted Chickasaw orator
A dispatch from Indian Harbor Labrador quotes Cook claiming companions on a polar expedition will testify. Eskimos dispute his claim that he reached the pole and left from land, with others corroborating a limited voyage.
Copenhagen reports Dr. Frederick A. Cook preparing a ship to Greenland to confront Peary's party with Eskimo companions and his Arctic data while awaiting final assessments from experts. Cook presses on with plans to return two Eskimos to America and have them recount the pole journey.
Governor Charles N. Haskell writes to the Wall Street Journal defending Oklahoma policy toward the Rock Island Frisco rail system. He says Oklahoma has seen little conflict, laws are fair, and conferences with railroad owners yield mutual benefit without changing state sentiment.
The habeas corpus writ of Forrest Cecil Mingle, convicted of murdering Pearl Pearson of Oklahoma City, was argued in Guthrie criminal court Wednesday afternoon. Attorney E J Giddings represented Mingle whose appeal contends judge J J Carney left Oklahoma County during trial. The state claims the issue is a technicality with no direct effect on the case.
Representatives from the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations signaled consent to sell surface rights on 500000 acres of segregated coal and asphalt lands after two days of joint deliberation. Delegates plan to memorialize Congress and urge sale, with new association formed to educate citizens.
Ada residents hear of a new ice pipeline company organized by leading local investors led by Duke Stone to pipe ice from the pole. A committee including Crockett Hargis H J Brown and Byron Norrell will confer on tapping rights with Peary and Cook. Customers may soon turn on ice as a utility like gas.
Dr F A Cook replies to Peary asserting he has documentary proof of reaching the Pole. He says he will publish full facts publicly at the proper time to dispel any doubt and vows to present his case to the world rather than enter a dispute with Peary. Harry Whitney may later speak.
A government session featured an afternoon division led by Beernaert and an evening address by Premier Beernaert outlining policy directions. The split reflected differing viewpoints within the leadership on key colonial and economic issues.
Democrat John Hayes, an experienced farmer and Irishman, has sold his Guthrie area farm and plans to move his family to Frisco. He has purchased Governor Byrd’s former residence plus 240 acres adjoining Frisco, establishing his home in the Byrd property. Hayes’s background as an Irishman and Democrat may bring influence to Frisco.
Mrs. W. H. Braley and her children traveled to Ardmore today to visit her parents, according to the morning despatch.
Public notice highlights Merchants and Planters Bank showing condition after one week since a quiet opening. State of Oklahoma requires banks to show condition by September 1. Bank reports deposits exceeding $10,000 in first week, reflecting credit on officers and directors.
Guthrie Oklahoma September 8 senator Cary Brownlee reports majority of the Republican state committee may move to elect a new state chairman without a meeting. Dissatisfaction over 18 months of party leadership and fear of a committee vote are noted. James A Harris serves as acting chairman while Norris is in the Indian department.
In Guthrie Oklahoma Secretary of State Bill Cross remains brave as doctors provide powerful remedies to sustain his failing heart and kidneys. He fights to extend his life while the vitality in his vital organs wanes.
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