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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
8
John Johnson, late Governor of Minnesota, lay in state at the Capitol in St Paul. A militia guard stood by the coffin as it rested in the executive reception room and then the rotunda before mourners filed past. A special train will convey the body to St Peter for burial.
Paris dispatch quotes Col. Henry Watterson editor of the Louisville Courier Journal on Gov. Johnson’s death. He praises Johnson’s leadership and laments the lost opportunity to unite Democrats for 1908, calling Johnson a great American and expressing sympathy to his family and Minnesota people.
In Limon Colorado President Taft recalled his death of Gov John A Johnson. He noted political differences but praised Johnson as a wonderful man with frankness and common sense who won over opponents and served as an able public official. The president expressed national regret that such a capable leader died at 48.
Galveston reports futures rise with New York up 39 to 41 points and Liverpool 7 to 8, while spots show middling around 13.16c in Galveston and 12 15-16c in New Orleans. Trade notes crop damage from the late storm fueling bullish sentiment, southern buyers dominating New York demand, and talks of 15¢ cotton amid limited selling and steady Liverpool activity.
At West Main near the Grand Leader store a pistol duel between Chief George Culver and Policeman Lem Mitchell wounded an bystander George Shaw. Culver shattered the left forearm and Mitchell avoided serious injury as shots rang and glass shattered. A trading update followed with New York futures and cotton prices amid a separate market session.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive remedy for catarrh, claiming it treats the disease constitutionally by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The makers offer a $100 reward and invite testimonials, with George Culver and Lem Mitchell linked to a separate gunfire incident in Ada Oklahoma over alleged gambling threats and mayoral control.
Clark Howell of Georgia, a member of the national Democratic executive committee, says Governor Johnson’s death further confuses the party. He posits Johnson might have been a strong presidential nominee, potentially uniting the party with influence in the middle west.
Bridgefield Conn Sept 22 Norman E Mack of Buffalo Democratic National Committee chairman said Gov Johnson was a strong leader and a leading citizen. He said he knew Johnson intimately last year and his death is a sharp personal loss.
William J. Bryan spoke in Douglass Arizona on September 22 about Gov Johnson’s passing. He praised Johnson as a model citizen whose civic virtues earned many admirers and turned them into friends, calling his death a great loss to the party and country.
Ohio Governor Harmon praises Gov. Johnson in Columbus remarks noting vigilance fearlessness and singleness of purpose to protect public welfare and sagacity to handle varied duties.
St Paul reporter notes James J Hill stating that Johnson's life work was not accidental but born of perseverance and ability. Hill adds the change in leaders leaves no important questions affected and the state is fortunate.
Albany reports Governor Charles E. Hughes praised Governor John in remarks noting his life as a fine illustration of American opportunity well used. The statement was made during a public address in Albany on September 22.
Senator Gore visiting the city conferred the first alternate appointment to a West Point scholar ship on Don Tolbert of the City Engineering corps. Don is a bright young man and Ada could boast two sons at the national military school if the principal appointee fails the exam.
Mrs W W Sledge returned Saturday evening from Nashville Tennessee to accompany her daughter Miss Alpha who has entered Belmont College for the school term.
Mitchell and Culver were arraigned before Judge Brown on assault and attempt to kill charges. Each waived examining trial and posted $500 bond. The court also considered George Henderson for grand larceny with $590 bond, Henry Williams for assault to kill, Joe Green for stealing horses with $2000 bond, and Pat Grigsby’s arrest for failure to work the road.
The Misses Lutts were in Konawa on Sunday visiting family and enjoying time with home folks.
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