Lee Cruce Campaign Rally Planned in Ada
The Democrats of Pontotoc and neighboring counties are invited to Ada on Saturday June 1 for a rally where Hon. Lee Cruce candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor will speak. Other prominent candidates including for Congress and Supreme Judge will attend. Cruce will not mudsling and will answer charges.
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Pontotoc
Ada
Lee Cruce
Congress
Supreme Judge
Cruce
New State Tribune
New State
C.N. Haskell
Mr. Cruce
Methodist committee seeks homes for next conference
A church committee canvasses town to count homes available for delegates to the next annual conference. If enough housing can be found the conference will be invited to meet here.
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Methodist Church
Linebaugh to Speak June 1 in Ada
Hon D H Linebaugh will address Ada and vicinity on Saturday June 1 in support of his bid for Congress. He made a favorable impression on his prior visit and encourages those who missed him to attend this time.
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D. H. Linebaugh
Ada
Congress
Linebaugh
Democratic Club Formed in Egypt at School House
Leading citizens of Egypt organized a Democratic club at the school house with John Floyd as president and McCracken as secretary. After the meeting they listened to an outdoor air exhibition by Capt. Hargis Duke Stone and the Democrat man before a heavy rain dampened spirits and spiders.
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Egypt
John Floyd
McCracken
Capt. Hargis
Duke Stone
Held Up Death Robbed Grave in Ada Office
In Ada, a printer’s mishap sent Benjamin Savage Tolbert around a shaft powered by a three horsepower motor. He escaped with torn clothing and a mashed watch, while others stopped him from “holding up death and robbing the grave.”
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Ada
The
Democrat
Benjamin Savage Tolbert
Ben
Oklahoma Democrats to question Roosevelt on constitution
Washington May 23 The Oklahoma Democratic delegation told President Roosevelt at Friday morning's conference that they will confess the constitution has objectionable features but urge him to indicate them so they can work to remove them.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Alma Ingram Hosts Fortytwo Party For Friends
Miss Alma Ingram entertained a number of friends at a forty two party Monday night. She entertained splendidly, and those present report a most enjoyable evening.
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Alma Ingram
Patterson seeks lease for baseball park in friendly meeting
C I Patterson was seen plotting a money arrangement to lease a baseball park. The report notes his meeting was successful and echoes the adage that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
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C. I. Patterson
Jack
Robt L Owen Senate Candidate Promises Reform and Experience
Robert L Owen campaigns in the Democratic primaries on June 8 urging removal of restrictions to spur prosperity. The nominee cites his track record in the Indian Territory including Civil Government, banking act extension, citizenship for Indians, and land allotment reforms. He chairs the Arkansas River Navigation Co and leads or supports several social and charitable efforts.
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United States Senate
Robert L. Owen
Indian Territory
United States
The
Arkansas River Navigation Company
American Sunday School Union
Florence Crittenden Home For
Salvation Army
McPherren The Logical Candidate for Congress Support
Biography praises Chas E McPherren of Caddo Bryan county as a proven reformer and anti trust advocate. It highlights his railroad regulation work statehood advocacy blanket primary push and service in Rough Riders, arguing he merits the democratic nomination in 1908.
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Chas. E. McPherren
Caddo
Bryan County
Texas
Hogg
Hogg-Clarke
McPherron
Railroad Commission
Ind
Ter
Vinita
Rough Riders
Theo Roosevelt
McPherren
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic Party
Constable
U. S
Chas
E. McPherron
Hoffman Vindicated in Oklahoma Political Note
A letter from Boulder dated May 11 1907 defends Roy Hoffman of Chandler Oklahoma against disloyalty charges linked to the 1896 fusion campaign. The author, former campaign chairman, praises Hoffman's role as a Democratic speaker and Guthrie Leader owner, notes Hoffman never received pay, and wishes him well while expressing ongoing support for Oklahoma's progress.
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Roy Hoffman
Chandler
U. S
Fusion
Congress
Hoffman
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Callahan
Butcher S. H. Nycum Eyes Local Market Investment
S. H. Nycum, a seasoned butcher and market man, is in town surveying the field with plans to establish a market here. Dr. Kiles of Midland visited yesterday and weighed in on removing restrictions, urging a comprehensive sweep.
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S. H. Nycum
Epworth League Entertainment Delights Town Youth
The Epworth League hosted a social at the Methodist church with a large crowd. Guests enjoyed a novel drawing game pairing pictures of fellow attendees and Miss Annie Mae Sims won the prize. Everyone was urged to attend Sunday evening services at 7 15.
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Epworth League
League
Annie Mae Sims
Death of Dr Crume at Mill Creek
Dr T M Crume of Mill Creek died at home on May 19. A son in law of Capt J C Cates of Stonewall, he was a leading town citizen and a member of the Woodmen Odd Fellows and Masonic fraternities.
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T. M. Crume
Mill Creek
J. C. Cates
Stonewall
Woodmen
Odd Fellows
Matthews Returns From Business Trip To Roff And Checotah
W. S. Matthews completed a business trip reaching Roff and Checotah then other points.
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W. S. Matthews
Roff
Checotah
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Ozu
Democratic Club
M. E. Trapp
Robt. L. Owen
Cement
Sprague Bros
South Main St
Ada, Okla
Adyvy
Boulder
Colo
John B. Harrison
Sayre
Okla
DR. Crume
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