21 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1910
Page
1
A Democrat captures victory in Rochester Monroe County securing a seat in Congress. The result reshapes local representation and signals party strength in the region.
A political seat transfer shows a Republican majority of 10,066 converted to a Democratic majority of 6,000, signaling a significant party shift and outcome of the latest election.
In Albany on April 19 the crushing defeat of George W. Aldridge, longtime Republican state leader, shocks GOP delegates. Democrats hail it as a death blow to Aldridge and predict Democratic wins statewide next fall and potentially a 1912 Democratic presidential victory over the cost of living issue.
In Monroe County New York Republicans faced a sweeping defeat as James S Havens won the Thirteenth District seat by about 5 831 votes while George W Aldridge lost the city vote by more than 9 961. The urban shift and ward reversals signal a dramatic Democratic gain. The article notes Rochester’s political realignment following the vote totals.
Governor Charles N Haskell with General J B Weaver of Iowa will head the 89ers parade on April 22 as marching orders set. A band follows then five automobile divisions banks retail wholesale real estate and insurance. The governor shifts to head second division with staff to lead militia. Women of 89 and men of 89 follow. Voting closes Monday at 8 pm for La Reine Aprilla and Rex Aprilla.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt continued a strenuous program in Budapest despite heavy Monday rain. He dined at the royal palace with Archduke Joseph, attended a parliament reception, toured the agricultural museum, and met Francis Kossuth while staying with the Austrian ambassador and baroness at the Park Club.
Washington April 18 United States Senator Nelson W Aldrich of Rhode Island announced he will not seek re election and will retire at the end of his present term March 3 1911 He cited ill health from prior typhoid and intestinal troubles as the cause and anticipated pressure to reconsider. Col Roosevelt and Francis Kossuth discussed Hungarys development with Ambassador Hengelmuller present.
The Republican state committee will demand a referendum vote on three sections of Article 2 of Senate Bill 126, introduced by Senator Taylor of Chickasha and passed in the recent special session. The Taylor initiative referendum law allows the people to amend the constitution by a small vote.
A three hour campaign speech to the people of the state covers multiple topics. The address outlines policy stances on economy education and public services with emphasis on voter concerns.
William H. Murray known as Alfalfa Bill launched his campaign for Oklahoma governor in Altus before about 1,500 supporters. A special train from Oklahoma City delivered Murray men, while another from Frederick brought 200 people. Crowds arrived by Orient and Frisco lines and autos from Hollis and nearby towns. The rally featured a platform formed from baled green alfalfa and banners reading Alfalfa Special to Altus. Murray's full address appears in another column.
The piece outlines parallel charter fight efforts by Democrats and Republicans in Ada with Tuesday meetings, party organizers, canvassing plans, and expectations of victory or defeat as both sides prepare to press their arguments. It also proposes a mid summer fair and July festivities to promote Ada and attract visitors, including auctions, speeches, and a 25 000 Club fundraising effort.
Havens secured a plurality of 1 562 as reports cited crowded wards where alleged colonization and illegal voting affected results. The day saw Havens with small margins in normal democratic wards amid the controversy.
Miss Margaret Blake of St. Louis daughter of a wealthy real estate dealer now employed as a domestic in an Oklahoma City home. The position was obtained through the state employment bureau as she studies sociological conditions.
C Lowe aged 23 of Paragould Arkansas was badly hurt at McAlester while boarding a freight train. He fell between cars and had both legs severed and was run over by part of the train. He is hospitalized with no chance of recovery. See Carlton Weaver for farms loans.
A group of six young women from Guelph Ontario visited New York last week as prizes in the Guelph Herald popularity contest. The sixteen day tour has seen Niagara Falls Philadelphia Baltimore Atlantic City and Washington where they met President Taft. They will proceed to Boston Portland and Montreal with tour organizer Will Simpson praising American hospitality.
Oklahoma City bulletin reports Capt. Charles E. Hunter president of the Oklahoma Roosevelt Rough Riders Association calling all members to the fifth annual reunion of the National association in New York in June. Ben H. Colbert is secretary and former Gov. Frank Vorantz is a member.
Frisco engineers began preliminaries for new Oklahoma City terminals on Capitol Hill. The project will cover eighty acres, have a 2000 car capacity, and cost about $400,000 with W. T. Tyler of the Frisco arriving to oversee work.
Col Roosevelt arrives May 4 and is greeted at the station by King Hakkon and officials. He tours decorated streets to the castle and attends a luncheon, state dinner, and reception. Roosevelt delivers Nobel lecture at the National Theater and later joins a Nobel Committee banquet. The university will confer a degree on May 6.
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