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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1913

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Thaw Victory Prompts Supreme Court Routes Consideration

Littleton N H Sept 16 Thaw lawyers outline plans to take the ex tradition case to the Supreme Court if needed after a New Hampshire judge allows habeas corpus writ to be held in abeyance. Federal and state authorities prepare for Tuesday hearing in Concord and a possible transfer of Thaw for extradition review.

Littleton N. H Harry Kendall Thaw Supreme Court of the United Staes New Hamp Shire New York Concord United States District Court William T. Jerome

Federal Writ Sparks Thaw Extradition Fight in New Hampshire

The habeas corpus writ issued by U S Judge Aldrich allows Thaw extradition efforts to proceed in Littleton after agreement delay. Three Thaw lawyers prompted the move to secure faster return of the famed inmate from Matteawan penal institution. William T. Jerome denounced the action as bad faith while Thaw supporters cite expediency amid upcoming governor Felker hearing.

Thaw Moses Crossman L. J. Vorhaus New York United States Drew Coos County New York State William Travers Jerome Kennedy Hornbeak Dutchess County Colebrook N. H Harry K. Thaw Matteawan Stanford White New Hampshire Aldrich District of New Hampshire Martin Shurtleff Olmstead Littleton William T. Jerome Felkerin Concord Moses H. Grossman

Retired but Still Busy James J Hill Turns 75 in Active Years

St Paul Minn Sept 16 James J Hill the last of Americas railroad kings marks his seventy fifth birthday born Sept 16 1838 in Guelph Ontario He retired July last year after thirty three years in the Northwest and has since pursued varied ventures including banking acquisitions while remaining closely tied to the Great Northern system as its enduring executive influence

St. Paul Minn James J. Hill America Mr. Hill Guelph Ont Northwest Hill St. John River Canada Northwestern Trust Co The Great Northern British Columbia J. T. Ronald Seattle Progress Club Ronald United States

Gainesville Kicks Off Biggest Coke County Fair

Gainesville Texas September 15 preparations are complete for the opening of the Coke County Fair. Fair grounds bustle with livestock and exhibits as visitors arrive by train. Officials say it will be the largest county fair ever held in North Texas.

Texas

Second Arrest in New York Murder Case

Police Inspector Faurot announced a second man was arrested in the murder of Anna Aumuller, with detectives O’Gill and O’Connor heading to upper Manhattan. Dr. E Muret, a dentist at 301 St Nicholas Avenue near 125th Street, was taken from his home and is about 30 years old.

Ment Faurot Anna Aumuller Hans Schmidt Schmidt O’gill O'Connor Upper Manhattan E. Muret St. Nicholas Avenue 125Th Street St. Joseph’s Church

News Want Ad Aims to Reclaim Lost Articles

A notice urges readers to report or locate misplaced items as part of a news want ad effort. It details how readers can contact the paper to reclaim or claim lost belongings.

Vets Parade Opens 47th G A R National Encampment in Chattanooga

In Chattanooga Tennessee thousands of Civil War veterans marched the city streets to open the forty seventh national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. The parade recalled battles from Gettysburg to Chickamauga as Commander in Chief Beers reviewed the line with officials and guests watching.

Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Missionary Ridge Stone River Chickamauga Fredericksburg Antream Gettysburg Wilderness Sumter Appomatox Beers State of Tennessee

Number of Medical Students in 1913 in the United States

The year ending June 30 1913 shows 17015 medical students nationwide a drop of 2771 from 1911 and 4511 from 1910 the lowest since 1900. Regular colleges hold 15909 homeopathic 850 eclectic 256 with declines in each sector and totals drawn from The Journal of the American Medical Association.

United States Eclectic Colleges Journal of the American Medical Association

Giant hen egg on display at L J Little store

L J Little displays a huge hen egg in his shop claimed to be among the largest in the area. The egg measures about 7 3 4 inches around its widest part and 9 1 4 inches long, weighing 6 ounces, roughly three times an ordinary egg. Mrs Joe Bazemore presented the egg to Mr Little.

L. J. Little Mr. Little Joe Bazemore

Supreme Court Delays School Book Decision Pontificates Time

The court will not rule today on the school book case as Justice Hayes notes the vast briefs and authorities. More time is needed, and no other business will be considered until the matter is resolved. State Supt. Wilson says a decision will be wired to county superintendents for prompt public notice. He urges buying as few books as needed until final ruling.

Supreme Court Justice Hayes Wilson the News

Marriage License Recipients Listed With Ages

Marriage License entries show G A Logan of Fitzhugh age 24 and Treasur er Phares of Fitzhugh age 18. J H Myers of Ada age 29 with Jewell Wilson of Ada age 18. John Smith of Maud age 25 with Clara Chandler of Allen age 17. Douglas Asbury of Chism age 21 with Eva McAlister of Asher age 18.

Er Phares Fitzhugh J. H. Myers Ada Jewell Wilson John Smith Maud Clara Chandler Allen Douglas Asbury Chism Eva McAlister Asher

Confederate Veterans Gather for Oklahoma Reunion in Muskogee

In Muskogee Oklahoma the Oklahoma division UCV opens its annual reunion with 150 veterans present and expected attendance of 300 to 400 by midweek. Speeches include welcome by S M Rutherford and greetings from Texas and Durant. A history committee reports objections to school histories remain unresolved.

S. M. Rutherford Muskogee Col A. P. Watson First South Carolina Infantry H. W. Griever Dallas Texas C. E. England Durant L. B. Beard Grant Oklo T. D. Davis Oklahoma Indian Territory Brewer

W O W Unveiling Set For Sunday September 28

At a Woodmen of the World camp meeting officials decided to postpone the unveiling of memorials in Rosedale cemetery until Sunday September 28 to avoid Baptist revival conflicts. A large turnout is expected with the uniform rank playing a key role and Head Consul F B Swank may attend to deliver an address.

Rosedale Cemetery F. B. Swank

Bond Sale Planned to Build South’s Largest Cotton Warehouse

New Orleans on September 17 reports three million dollars in bonds to be advertised for sale by the dock board. Funds will finance a bonded warehouse intended to be the South’s and likely the world’s largest devoted entirely to cotton storage.

Interest on War Rants Reported For Accrued Amounts

Interest accrued on war warrants is noted in the financial column. The report outlines totals held by the treasury and potential impacts on upcoming fiscal allocations. Officials advise review of schedules and related pap ers for precise figures.

Fall from Arkansas bridge injures bridgeman

C. G. Ketchum a steel bridgeman was hurt at 5 oclock Monday afternoon when he fell from the Frisco bridge over the Arkansas river. He was rushed to a Tulsa hospital and then sent to a Springfield Missouri hospital. Top of his head bruised and facial cuts but injuries not serious.

Arkansas River Tulsa Springfield

Immigrant Conference Targets Rural Relocation in South States

In New York on September 17 officials from Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee and Louisiana plus railroad and steamship reps met to discuss diverting immigrants from large urban centers to rural districts. The conference, organized by Southern commercial bodies, will continue tomorrow to conclude the talks.

New York Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee Louisiana

Explosion on Torpedo Boat Craven in Tybee Island Tow

One man killed and five injured in an explosion aboard the U S torpedo boat Craven at sea. Craven reached Tybee Island in tow of the Cynthia, with dead and wounded taken to Fort Screven Hospital. Revenue cutter Yamacraw proceeds to tow the disabled vessel to Savannah. Craven departed Charleston for Savannah earlier today. Details remain unavailable.

Savannah United States Craven Tybee Island Cynthia Fort Screven Yamacraw Charleston S. C

Cotton Looks Fine but Bears Nothing

Sherwood Hill reports three cotton stalks from Panama seed. The plants reach four to five feet with good foliage but no bolls. The seed originated from a five year old stalk and, in this climate, the experiment appears likely to end with the three stalks' life.

Sherwood Hill Panama

Bomb for Gen Otis strikes Los Angeles again

Gen Harrison Gray Otis owner of the Los Angeles Times receives an infernal machine by mail in Los Angeles. It is the second attempt on his life in three years linked by some to the McNamara era and times building destruction. Police consider possible Mexican agitation as a motive.

Los Angeles Cal Harrison Gray Otis The Los Angeles Times Gen. Otis McNamara Times Lower California Gen Otis

Veterans Gather at Roanoke for Confederate veterans reunion

Roanoke Virginia Sept 17 hundreds of gray clad veterans and friends attend the annual reunion of the grand camp United Confederate Veterans of Virginia in Roanoke. The three day encampment promises to be one of the most enthusiastic gatherings in years with the city elaborately decorated for the event.

Roanoke United Confederate Veterans of Virginia Old Dominion

Texas Gold and Silver Output in 1912

Texas produced gold valued at 2 200 dollars and silver totaling 379 800 dollars in 1912 as part of a national report on mineral yields for principal states. The data comes from Washington dated September 17.

Bids for State Bonds Rejected in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma State Funding Board rejected both bids for the $3,000,000 bond issue. I H Nakdimer offered par plus accrued interest on a six month option and warrant transfer, while the State Exchange Bank of Oklahoma City bid par with accrued interest to take portions of bonds monthly. The board ordered issuance as of December 1 and will swap warrants for bonds. The issue covers about $2,500,000 in accumulated state warrants and the remainder.

Oklahoma City State Funding Board I. H. Nakdimer Sallisaw State Exchange Bank of Supreme Court of the State

Also Mentioned on This Page

Matteanwan Asylum Edgar Aldrich Thayer Gainesville Gainesville, Tex Gaines Ville Coke County N.Y Dr. Muret Chattanooga, Tenn G. A. Logan Treasur Muskogee, Okla Erans United Confed Erate Veterans M. Hailey D. M. Hailey Theo. F. Brewer Wagoner J. Q. Adams Stigler Vancouver World New Orleans C. G. Ketchum Steel Bridgeman Ernoon Washington Prin Cipal Tex
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