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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
3
A statewide or local measure labeled Proposition 68 faced another delay or postponement. Officials or critics cited procedural issues or political opposition delaying a final vote or implementation. The development adds uncertainty for supporters and opponents alike.
Genung reports bids for four federal jails in the territory exceed the appropriation by 40 000 dollars. If plans are kept, Congress must provide more funds or costs must be cut by about 10 000 dollars per jail, delaying the project until the attorney general returns from vacation.
L W Baxter reports compiled data on Oklahoma property valuations for 1903 including railroad, farm and town values, money and credits, and per unit values for cattle hogs sheep horses. It lists total indebtedness around 600 thousand dollars, population about 660 thousand, and crops and livestock estimates for 1902 and current livestock counts.
The Katy announces freight and passenger service between Oklahoma City and Agra in Lincoln county marking a new era in Oklahoma railroad traffic. Agra will be opened September 16 with an auction sale and special Katy trains from Oklahoma City at 1 round trip. Lots will be given away with band music and a picnic to accompany the event drawing many Oklahoma City visitors.
Gov Ferguson writes to Louisiana Purchase Exposition management to have Oklahoma recognized in selecting guards and other world fair employees. He notes two Medford citizens were told states would appoint guards and that Oklahoma as a territory had no stake. He argues Oklahoma, part of the purchase, is more entitled.
An officer entered the pulpit at Halls church near Berwyn and arrested a colored preacher on a larceny warrant. He was handcuffed and jailed as a suspect tied to cattle theft in Lee County Texas.
About sixty leading citizens near Cache form the Cache Mining and Reduction Company to develop mineral resources in the Wichita mining district. The corporation is capitalized at $500,000. They have spent over $200 to improve the wagon road from the mines to the railroad.
A bold attempt to hold up the Bitter Root Express just east of Stevensville, Montana failed when a pile of ties on the tracks caused the engineer to slow and back up, foiling the bandits.
STILLWATER reports a bold jail delivery as Charlies Baker serving a forgery sentence and Ed Patton jailed for burglary escaped using an iron bedstead and broken grate. They fled during the jailer's temporary absence and are still at large. A farmer's stolen team is suspected to be linked to the escape.
H Van V Smith, special disbursing officer, travels to Mississippi to bring back another 250 indigent Choctaws under the congressional allotment act. He aims to return to Indian Territory with the population during this installment.
The first electric car in the Indian Territory ran from the power house to South McAlester on Indian Territory Traction Company tracks. Regular service between South McAlester and Alderson has begun, with plans to extend the line to Hartshorne.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court upheld the lower court's four year hard labor sentence for Asa C. Sharpe, former Ponca and Otoe Indian agent. Indicted in 1900 for soliciting bribes in Indian land leases, he was convicted in 1902 and now must surrender to marshal for transfer to Fort Leavenworth.
Superintendent argues outing programs put young Indians into civilized industries and social relations with white Americans, reducing dependence on reservations. He cites earnings from outing participants totaling 31,393 and two-year savings of 35,904. Carlisle graduates in Indian school service earned 46,300 in salaries. Twenty four year enrollment reaches 4,903 with last year’s 1,298 from 77 tribes and 46 graduates. New York Press.
Quarterly payments to the Arapahoe and Cheyenne Indians at Fort Reno grow larger due to rising land valuations. Major Starr conducts disbursements totaling 150 000 to 200 000 dollars from leases, royalties and rentals, boosting El Reno and nearby areas as land values and rents rise.
W V Hall acting adjutant general states in a formal reply that the Oklahoma national guard are refused permission to attend army maneuvers at Fort Riley Kansas. The basis given is the militia are not sufficiently armed equipped and uniformed.
President Roosevelt has decided to convene Congress in an extraordinary session on November 9 after consultations with Senators and Representatives. The October meeting was dropped to avoid disrupting campaigns, and no final agreement exists on the financial legislation to be enacted.
The first car load of gold ore has been sent to Colorado smelters amid rising mountain excitement. New capitalists and miners arrive daily from abroad as a mine reportedly sells for 25000 dollars.
City Attorney Fred Bilis instructed by the Lawton city council to request Judge Gillette permit the issuance of bonds to retire Lawton’s outstanding debt of 23000 dollars.
CHICKASHA Oklahoma Charles Cook and an unnamed accomplice were ordered to stand before a grand jury after being held for removal in connection with a post office robbery at Moretz. Authorities say the pair were captured following the incident and await grand jury action.
Reports warn that insiders claim 320 acres per heir, with guardians appointed for minor heirs. Railways such as Katy and Frisco are buying land in the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations to use for townsites, amid Dawes Commission delays in segregating lands from the public domain.
Wildman town has been absorbed to form Hughes, named for the St Louis San Francisco railroad immigration agent. Hughes sits on a 160 acre tract two and a half miles south of Wildman with Kansas townsite status. 100 Wildman and Hobart businessmen plan homes soon as opportunity allows. The Frisco agent is on site, postal clerks will route mail to Hughes, Wagner Gin Company will install a plant.
Greeks in New York organize to fund insurgents against the Turkish army in Macedonia. A committee has raised over $35,000, with agents visiting eastern cities and circulars sent nationwide. A leader says a regiment of at least 800 Greeks will sail from New York within thirty days if powers fail to intervene.
Territorial Board of Agriculture official Thoburn says planting of peaches will increase with 80 to 100 acre orchards planned across eastern central Oklahoma. The Elberta variety has proven reliable in these districts, fueling rising interest. Heavy planters include Frank Householder Guthrie J W Preston Kingfisher and J A Taylor Oklahoma City.
Ardmore reports a Senate panel will study the Brosius report detailing charges against federal officeholders in the Indian Territory. The committee plans a formal investigation to assess the presented accusations and determine next steps.
Reports from Beirut confirm a shot was fired at American vice consul Mageissen, with the shooter reportedly identified. The wali’s wedding pistol story is disputed. US pressure likely to demand the Ottoman ruler’s removal. meanwhile Governor Ferguson names Rev. William Wood to Edmond normal school regents, replacing E B Rankin who resigned.
A report from the American Bar Association's 7th session in Hot Springs Virginia calls trusts the last resort and proposes remedies. It advocates a 10 percent tax on large franchises and forcing better service while allowing the state to enter the industrial field to reestablish competition. The committee led by Walter S. Logan argues that rapid industrial combinations threaten small dealers and producers and urges federal and state action to curb them.
The piece argues that monopolies and combinations dominate modern commerce replacing free competition. It notes unions expanding for both workers and employers and cites the United States Steel Corporation as a emblem of consolidated industry. It critiques radical remedies and frames the anti trust debate as a Republican pro trust stance versus Democratic anti trust stance.
The text describes Beet Sugar Oxnard announcing plans to enter the Senate as California's senator while constrained to direct proceedings from the gallery. It contrasts him with rival Ship Subsidy Griscom and questions strategies around Republican vice presidential nomination involving Griscom.
The text recalls corruption scandals across government offices including post office, war, interior departments, suggesting reforms beyond mere rhetoric are needed to curb abuses and restore public trust.
Report notes Republican leader Mr. Depew announces Col. Roosevelt will be named by acclamation. Mr. Platt offers no comment, yet displays a pleased, anticipatory demeanor as if awaiting a favorable outcome.
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