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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1909

Page

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Oklahoma Trunk Line Railroads Challenge Two-Cent Rate

The M. K. and T. and Santa Fe sue in federal court at Enid to block Oklahoma two cent passenger and twelve freight orders, arguing rates are confiscatory. Chairman Jack Love says the action follows prior state efforts and targets the uniform accounting order to force segregation of freight and passenger earnings. The fight may surpass Missouri and Arkansas cases in scope.

Corporation Commission Santa Fe Enid Oklahoma Jack Love Oklahoma Corporation Commission Constitution and Corpora Commission Missouri Arkansas Katy

Desperate Hunt er Captured in Arkansas for Oklahoma Sheriff Murder

Alf Hunter a negro is captured in Pine Bluff Arkansas after a gunfight with officers and confesses to the murder of Oklahoma Sheriff G W Garrison and a separate Arkansas killings. He claims to shield his jailed brother while authorities seek extradition and pursue related cases.

Pine Bluff Ark Alf Hunter G. W. Garrison Oklahoma Fourche Bottoms Little Rock Jesus Fourche Hunter Garrison Oklahoma City Philpot Angus F. McNeill Redfield McNeill W. L. Goodwin Goodwin Alt Hunter Joe Kingsbury Harvey D. Garrison Fate Sanders A. F. McNeill Sher Gram Arcadia Oklahoma Q City Watonga Blaine County H. D. Garrison McArthur Oklahoma County Hitchcock Oklo Pine Pearl Kingsbury West Second Street Arkansas Jem Brune

Senator Roddie MAD on Oklahoma bank failure and loyalty

Senator Roddie criticized the collapse of Columbia Bank and Draft in Oklahoma City as a test of the state bank guaranty law. He argued the guaranty fund would remain intact through stockholder assessments, urged unity among state bankers, and claimed distant financiers back a scheme to undermine Oklahoma banking law.

ADA Columbia Bank and Draft Company Oklahoma City Oklahoma Roddie Young Guaranty Fund East United States

Prohi tition enforcement focus marks Atoka court term

Judge Rainey opened the fall term of district court at Atoka. Defendants pleaded not guilty as the grand jury was empaneled. The court heard emphasis on illicit liquor sales and police duties while juries were formed for H Woodard murder case amid plans for night sessions.

Rainey Atoka Pontotoc County Riden A. J. Caldwell John Tigner Z. T. Cartright A. Henagen John Keifer H. C. Russell J. S. Gish T. W. Hardin J. H. Gillespie John Carlton A. P. Robison I. W. Odom T. W. B. Mullinax H. Woodard Crawford & Bolen J. F. McKeel W. S. Cruce Ardmore Woodard

Bryan Bailey to Debate Tariff in Atlanta Next Month

A joint tariff debate between William Jennings Bryan and Senator Joseph W. Bailey of Texas is planned for Atlanta in October. Bailey accepted via wire to the Atlanta Young Men's Democratic League, Bryan to decide a date from Lincoln, Nevada, with both men arguing free raw materials as their divergent stance.

Atlanta William Jennings Bryan Joseph W. Bailey Texas Bailey Young Men’s Democratic League of Atlanta Bryan Constitution Fort Worth Mr. Bryan Lincoln Nev el Paso Senator Bailey

Patton forecasts rise in cotton amid bull pool

James A. Patton, famed for wheat speculation, arrives in New York and declares a big cotton bull pool. He expects prices to reach 17 to 20 cents as demand grows from a short crop and tariff effects, noting 350000 bales a year used for automobile tires.

James A. Paitton Chicago New York Mr. Patton Patton

Katy Changes Time to Improve Ada Connections

The north bound Katy arrival in Ada shifts to 4 58 p m to enhance connections with other trains and services. The schedule tweak aims to streamline transfers and reduce wait times for passengers.

Katy Ada

Train Collision Kills Ten In Chicago Yard Crash

Ten men died and sixteen injured when a southbound Pennsylvania train crashed into a cattle train caboose near Chicago downtown yards. The engine tore through the caboose setting debris ablaze. six bodies recovered within minutes and sixteen injured removed from the ruins.

Chicago CincInnati Pennsylvania

Cotton seed brings $25.00 a ton in Ada street trade

Cotton seed sold on Ada streets Tuesday for 25 dollars per ton. The seller earned a sizable price for his commodity, reflecting high demand in the local market.

Ada

Judge Galbraith's Guest Visits Columbus Cousin

Hon. Walter C. Galbraith of Columbus Indiana visits for the day with cousin Judge Clinton A. Galbraith of this city. The pair are noted as prominent figures in the state's newspaper circles.

Judge Galbraith Walter C. Galbraith Columbus Indiana Clinton A. Galbraith

Central West feels earthquake across several states

A slight earthquake was felt across Southeastern Missouri and into Illinois Indiana and Tennessee including Nashville and St. Louis at 3:47 am. Damage was minor with chimneys toppled west of St. Louis and sleepers awakened in the western city’s residential area. Downtown districts showed little evidence of shaking.

Tuuesday St. Louis Missouri Illinois Indiana Nashville Tenn

Peary Silent on North Pole Controversy

Bar Harbor Maine Sept 27 General Thomas H Hubbard of the Peary Arctic Club and Peary plan a conference on proofs disputing Cook’s North Pole claim No new Peary developments awaited Commander Peary will arrive from Portland tonight and stay with Hubbard at his home.

Bar Harbor Maine Thomas H. Hubbard Peary Arctic Club Peary Cook North Pole Portland Hubbard

Port Caroline Arrives In Adelaide After Delay

The British steamer Port Caroline from Cape Town arrived in Adelaide on Sept 25 after about a week of delay. Officials say she did not sight the missing Warratah, which had prompted hopes she might have picked it up.

Adelaide South Australia Port Caroline Cape Town

Normal Moves to High School

From Monday's Daily the state normal body moved from ward schools and churches to the nearly finished city High School building. The elegant structure, near completion, will host the normal while the state building is prepared. It features 20 plus rooms and a 500 seat auditorium with modern appliances and appurtenances, making a solid interim facility.

State Normal City High

Pastors Association and 25 000 Club Reception Set

Arrangements are under way for a reception for the faculty and pupils of the Normal and for Ada residents, to be held Friday evening October 22 at First Methodist church. The event aims to strengthen ties between citizens and the normal and welcome newer residents. All are invited to cooperate with the churches and the Club.

The Normal Ada Pastor’s Association First Methodist Church

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Oklahoma Trunk Line Railroads OW Corporation Commission Federal Courts Commission Sheriff Garrison East Third Avenue Holland Punter L. M. Bunker Senator Roddie Mad District Court Grand Jury Orce
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