Morton Rutherford A Rising Contender For Oklahoma Senate
The State of Oklahoma will likely limit two Democratic U S Senators sparking a scramble among strong contenders. Morton Rutherford of Muskogee, “Live wire” of the party, shows fierce defense of opposed race equality and is praised for leadership, energy, and political tact as a Senate hopeful.
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Oklahoma
U. S
Washington
Morton Rutherford
Muskogee
Rutherford
Mr. Ruthersford
Ardmore Leader Lee Cruce Faces Gubernatorial Race
The Ardmore based business leader Lee Cruce, prominent in banking and civic groups, is poised for gubernatorial consideration. His law background, executive roles, and wide commercial influence in the Southwest are noted as preparation for state leadership. W J Weeks backs Cruce as a loyal ally from Midland era.
Williams of Durant Seeks Democratic Governor Nomination
Hon R L Williams born 1868 on a Brundidge Alabama farm rose to manhood as a farmer and clerk. He studied at Southern University Greensburg and practiced law in Durant I T. He supports anti trust laws elect provincial railroad regulation and campaign fund limits with penal penalties and advocate separate facilities for negroes under a broad progressive platform. He is described as an influential Democrat with strong oratory and leadership in both Indian Territory and the region.
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R. L. Williams
Brundidge
Ala
Univesity
Greensburg
Texas
Indian Territory
Williams
Durant, I. T
Bob Williams
C. D. Carter Portrait of an Ardmore Leader and State Builder
C D Carter epitomizes the blend of Native and white citizenship guiding Oklahoma. Born 1868 at Boggy Depot he rose from Chickasaw schools to national auditor for the Chickasaw nation and later held posts in the legislature and public instruction. Now farming and stockraising he remains a leading Democrat active in the state campaign committee.
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C. D. Carter
Congress
Withal
Old Boggy Depot
Mr. Carter
Mill Creek
Carter
Ardmore
Washington
Don’t Inflict the Children with Chills and Fever Cure
An advertisement promotes Dr Mendenhall’s chill and fever cure as a pleasant remedy for children. It claims kids will take it readily and labels other tonics like Prickly Ash Bitters for sustaining energy during hot weather. It lists local figures including Doc Sloan J E Sloan H A Stephenson O T and West Midlock and hints at a democratic district.
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Dr. Mendenhall
Center
Doc
J. E. Sloan
H. A. Stephenson
O. T
West Midlock
Johnston switches to Democrat party in Indian Territory
Gov. D H Johnston announces he is a Democrat and will align with the Democratic Party. The move shocks Republican ranks in Indian Territory where he had previously avoided political comment and focused on Indian affairs.
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Tishomingo
I. T
D. H.johnston
Ada Welcomes Big Chicken House A Poultry Depot
The Ada area anticipates a new poultry enterprise as Henry Broeder & Sons eye a branch. The plant would buy poultry butter eggs and hides from miles around and ship dressed poultry iced in bulk. The project promises jobs and a stronger local market for farmers produce.
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Ada
Henry Broeder & Sons
Commission Merchants of
St. Louis
Democrats Organize Blackburn Gin Neighborhood Club
The Democrat Boys of the Blackburn Gin area near Dela post office met Thursday night and formed a Democratic club with fifty two members. Officers elected were Joe Thompson president Jno Pardue vice president and Walter Hawkins secretary. Duke Stone and Davis of Ada addressed the meeting, which supporters described as enthusiastic.
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Blackburn Gin
Dela Post Office
Joe Thompson
Jno. Pardue
Walter Hawkins
Duke Stone
Davis
Ada
Chandler Colonel Hoffman Seen as Senatorial Prospect
Observers in Oklahoma discuss Colonel Roy Hoffman of Chandler as a potential senator. Known as the Chandler Colonel for his militia leadership, he is praised as a durable Democrat with eloquence and courage, a likely candidate amid ongoing political speculation. Mrs. N. O. Billa and Miss Clarrice Bills traveled to Muskogee this morning.
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Oklahoma
Roy Hoffman
Chandler
Hoffman
N. O. Billa
Clarrice Bills
Muskogee
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Citizens Nat'l Bank
Muskogee, I. T
Cravens, Rutherford & Cravens
Lee Cruce
J. T
Guber
Kentucky
Cruce
Southwest
National Bank
Ardmore Commercial Club
Federated Commercial Clubs of
Southwestern Association of Commercial Clubs
W. J. Weeks
Mr. Cruce
the Midland
Natorial
Durant
Gen
D. H. Johnston
The
Democrats
A. A
Gus) Bobbitt
Sheriff
Bobbitt
G. P. Carney
Mr. Carney
Carney, Texas
Ross Democratic Club
South End
Oklahom
United States
Taylor
Tennessee
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