Ada Post Office Second Class Matter Note
Admitted July 17th 1906 under the Act of Congress of March 3 1879. Entry recorded at the Ada Oklahoma post office as second class matter.
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Ada
Okahoma
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
13
Democratic Candidate List for August Primary Elections
The Democrat announces candidates for multiple offices in the upcoming Democratic primary in August. Named contenders include Tom D. McKeown and A. T. West for Judge 7th District, J. W. Davis and Reuben M. Roddie for State Senator, John P. Crawford and Jake F. Arnold for Representative, and numerous others for county offices including Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, and Commissioner districts.
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Tom D. McKeown
A. T. West
R. M. Rainey
Grandfather clause debate ties race to voting fate
The article argues that the proposed grandfather clause would disfranchise Black citizens and enslave future voters by requiring literacy in the Oklahoma constitution. It condemns the amendment as aimed at Negroes and urges voters to support it to keep a white rule, noting the August primary vote.
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State of
Oklahoma
Gore exposes McMurray graft in Indian Territory case
Senator Gore’s Senate disclosure blasts the McMurray influence in Washington that blocked Indian Territory legislation. The expose is said to restore funds for the Indians and strip graft that cost them millions. Reputations may suffer as a party committee moves to whitewash the affair.
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United States Senate
Gore
McMurray
Washington
Senator Gore
Partian
Racial politics shift as black candidates gain power
The article notes in the northern state the rise of black candidates challenging white Republican leaders. It cites past support for colored political advancement and suggests several Negroes are now filing to run in counties with black majorities, risking a loss of white influence unless an amendment prevails.
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Howeer
Reading of the grandfather amendment disputed by critics
The article debunks a Republican and Socialist claim that the grandfather clause would disfranchise certain Confederate veterans in 1866. It presents the amendment text and discusses its interpretation and political reception.
McMurray’s Overreach Triggers Plant Shutdown Turmoil
The article recounts McMurray's overreach after extorting fees from Indians and pursuing further plunder. A light plant was partially shut down Tuesday night due to a waterworks outage, disrupting operations and escalating the local trouble.
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McMurray
Ada residents seek better maintenance after frequent breakdowns
Frequent breakdowns in Ada frustrate residents and hint that the department is not meeting efficiency standards. Citizens voice concerns over reliability and call for improved service. The report notes ongoing calls for better maintenance and quicker responses.
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Ada
Oklahoma Territory Governor Ferguson’s expense defense
While Ferguson served as Oklahoma Territory governor his office paid for items such as kid gloves Stetson nuts trousers cab fare to the governor’s ball and a trip to the World's Fair for the governor and staff. He said the money came from an appropriation but since Haskell took office no such funds are provided and individuals must pay their own way or stay home.
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Ferguson
Oklahoma Territory
Haskell
Congress Sets All-Time High In Appropriations
Senator Hale of Maine states the late session has eclipsed all records for appropriations with figures indicating a substantial rise in government spending and funding across departments.
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Hale
Maine
Senator Aldrich Sees Budget Cuts Possible in Peace Time
The speaker argues the government could run on 300 million dollars less per year in peacetime while criticizing Republicans for seeking another term of power. The remark contrasts a trillion-dollar spending context with a proposed sizable reduction.
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Congress
Aldrich
Republican Party
Truce Break Sparks Blame After Capital Campaign
The Guth rie Leader and State Capital blame each other for defeat after the campaign ends. The root cause appears to be a vote shortage, a common downfall in many similar elections.
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Guthrie
Unity Chorus at State Convention Swallows Insurgent Battles
The scene depicts a crowd at the Republican state convention likened to a whale swallowing insurgents, with postmasters and aspiring postmasters among the attendees. The piece ends with a biblical note on brethren dwelling together in unity.
Voter letters push Cruce for Oklahoma governor nomination
The headquarters reports thousands of letters praising Hon. Lee Cruce and urging his nomination. Counties across the state name support for Cruce, citing honesty, business ability, leadership, and pro prohibition stances as reasons to elect him governor.
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Lee Cruce
Cruce
Adair County
Alfalfa County
Atoka County
Blaine County
Bryan County
Carter County
Canadian County
Caddo County
Choctaw County
Cherokee County
Cimarron County
Cleveland County
Comanche County
Coal County
Craig County
Creek County
Custer County
Dewey County
Delaware County
Ellis County
Garvin County
Garfield County
Greer County
Grady County
Grant County
Harper County
Harmon County
Haskell County
Hughes County
Jefferson County
Johnston County
Kay County
Kiowa County
Alsaes
Kingfisher County
Latimer County
Prohibition
Loga County
Love County
Lincoln County
Mayes County
Major County
Muskogee County
McCurtin County
McClain County
McIntosh County
Wobb County
Beause
Nowata County
Okmulgee County
Oklahoma County
Okfuskee
Osage County
Ottawa County
Haskell
Payne County
Pawnee County
Pottowatomie
Pontotoc County
Pittsburg
Oklahoma
Pushmataha County
Roger Mills
Rogers County
Seminole County
Sequoyah
Stevens County
Texas County
Tillman County
Tulsa County
Wagoner County
Washita County
Washington County
Woods County
Notable Democrat Criticizes Pro-Republican Legislator
A speaker brands a single Democrat as not aligned with the party after voting with Republicans in the special legislative session and opposing Ada normal school funding. The call to “swat him a few” signals strong intra party dissent.
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Legislatire
Texas Congressman Proposes Air Mail Feasibility Resolution
Congressman Sheppar introduces a resolution in Congress to investigate the practicability of using airplanes to carry mail. The measure raises the question of designating new air routes as air lines or star routes.
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Sheppar
Texas
Dr W B Presnell of Center Visits Town
Dr W B Presnell of Center spent a few hours Tuesday in town attending to business and meeting local residents.
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W. B. Presnell
Center
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertisement Claims Kidney Cure
Ada Oklahoma resident E L Canterbury praises Dean's Kidney Pills for relief from back pain kidney trouble and urinary symptoms. He states the treatment enabled work and claims no further attacks after using pills from G M Ramsey's Drug Store. Sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. 50 cents per package. Remember the brand.
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E. L. Canterbury
Sixteenth St
Ida
Okla
Dean
Misty
G. M. Ramsey
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Notice of Publication in Divorce Case as Defendant
Notice to James H. Patterson that he has been sued for divorce in the named court. He must answer the petition by July 29, 1910, or the petition will be taken as true and a divorce judgment will be rendered. Dated June 14, 1910. John I. McCoole, Attorney for Plaintiff. 617-3. District Clerk W. T. Cox, Attest A. P. Rhea. Deputy.
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James H. Patterson
John I. McCoole
W. T. Cox
A. P. Rhea
Electricity and modern home use urged by Ada Electric
An advertisement argues electricity in homes is a necessity not luxury, listing uses from heating to washing and cooking. It urges wiring and invites readers to see modern methods, offering contact through ADA ELECTRIC & GAS Co on South Broadway.
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R. H
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H. J. Brown
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Commissioner Dist
J. M. Eaton
C. W. Floyd G. W. Montgomery
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T. V. B. Mullinax
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Leslie P. Ross
Hon
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F’t’z
Nellie C. King
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Vel. M . Ada
E. San Ada
Afvah Ferguson
Ota Whelchel
Thos. Crow
Ola Horton
Plumlee
Stratford
Bessie Vanleuman
DR. Ligon & King
First National Bank
DR. J. M. Vaden
Duncan Building
W. H. Enloe
Duncan Bidg
Stone & Maxey Attorneys AT Law
National Bank
J. R. Craic
Ada National Bank
John J. M’coole
Notary Public Francis
Okia
C. A. Galbraith
Tom D. M'Keow
Galbraith & M’keown Lawyers
Ofice
Citizens National Bank
Okis
Bessie Patterson
ADA Electric & Gas Cé
South Broadway
Reed-Douglass Building
B. H. Epperson
Reed
Douglan
DRS. Grander & Granger
Faust & Hartman
Physicians and Surgeons
J. R. Runyan
Frisco R. R
Rollow Building
Ada, Okla
Studebaker
W. C. Rollow
South End Rollow Bldg
J. M. Stanfield
Rollow Building Ee
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