Oklahoma politics and crop news mix with election chatter
The article quips about a Confederate reunion at Gils place and predicts a new political mood. It notes populist con ventions in St Louis and shifts in Oklahoma electors for Teddy Roosevelt, while praising Elberta peach shipments from Ada Tyrola and Stonewall. It critiques Haskell’s Senate campaign and mudslinging, arguing a dignified race would have sharpened the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Bunch
Oklahoma
Teddy
Taft
John Beard
Ada
Tyrola
Stonewall
Elberta
Democratic Nominees for Fourth District County Offices
The list presents Democratic nominees for local offices including Congressman Fourth District Chas D Carter Representative John P Crawford County Judge King Wor County Attorney R C Roland D W Swaffar County Clerk A D Tanner Clerk of District Court A L Miles Register of Deeds A L Miles County Treasurer Rit Erwin Sheriff L E Mitchell County Assessor Nick Heard County Superintendent W T Melton County Weigher Sherwood Hill State Committeeman Co T Angel Co Commissioner Dist No 1 Henry Kroth Justice of the Peace Ada Precinct H J Brown C A Powers
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Chas. D. Carter
John P. Crawford
KING
R. C. Roland D. W. Swaffar
A. D. Tanner
A. L. Miles
Rit Erwin
L. E. Mitchell
Nick Heard
W. T. Melton
Sherwood Hill
Co. T. Angel
Henry Kroth
Justice of the Peace
Ada
H. J. Brown
C. A. Powers
Akin Defeated in Cleveland County Legislature Race
Oliver Akin, known for a school-killing case, loses his bid for a second term as representative of Cleveland County in the state legislature.
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Oliver Akin
Akin
Cleveland County
Hickory Journal Debuts On Local Exchange Table
The Hickory Journal rises as a five column sheet published by Mrs. Maude Johnson and backed by community support. Oklahoma politics figure in comments by Leslie P. Ross who vows to mix it with the Greasers along the Texas border. Guthrie reports 1,000 farmers with teams ready to haul back plunder as capital moves. Ladies plan a banquet for drivers and Guthrie is urged to remember an old hare cooking recipe.
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Hickory Journal
Maude Johnson
The
Oklahoman
Leslie P. Ross
Oklahoma
Texas
Dope
Guthrie
Hat is off to Melton for public favor win
In a civic note, Roff Eagle congratulates Melton for winning a race and securing public support. The writer admits earlier claims about the rival were wrong and pledges to bow to Melton's wisdom and leadership.
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Mr. Melton
Roff Eagle
Texans Demand Stronger US Protection on Rio Grande
Texas citizens along the Rio Grande urge the U S government to provide greater safety from Mexican depredations. They warn that if Washington cannot secure the border Texas may take action, noting the fragile situation under President Madero and his government.
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Texas
Rio Grande
U. S
Uncle Sam
Mr. Madero
Ada Post Office Shows Steady Growth and New Rural Routes
The Ada post office reports nearly doubled business over four years, with each year higher than the last. Under Postmaster Winn and staff, free delivery since March 1 marks progress and suggests expanding rural routes to boost rural community service.
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Ada
Winn
Outlook Bright for Cotton as Harvest Prospects Improve
The News reports optimism for the cotton season with ample feed supplies and strong yields. It notes abundant small grain harvests, time for cotton, fewer worms, and expectations of higher prices than in 1911 as the first bale nears and cotton wagons appear on streets.
Haris the Clothier Features In Half Page News Ad
The newspaper lists I. Haris a clothier with a half page advertisement arriving in the current issue. The note explains space will be freed to accommodate the ad’s placement.
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I. Haris
the News
Oil mill repairs and upgrades underway for cotton crop
Manager Wingo says the oil mill is being repaired and overhauled. five new linter machines are installed to ready for a large cotton crop. The text also lists marriage licenses for Charlie Brown of Conway, 21, with Leatter Alexander of Conway, 138, and C. Robinson of Ada, 31, with Nannie Staats of Ada, 21.
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Wingo
Charlie Brown
Conway
Leatter Alexander
C. Robinson
Ada
Nannie Staats
Wool tariff revision bill passes over President Taft's veto
Washington reports the House voted 174 to 80 to override Taft's veto on the wool tariff revision, aided by 12 Republican defectors. The action follows with conferees on the sugar tariff and signals potential end of sugar tariff talks, while the cotton tariff remains a focus for action. Normal notes mention campus improvements and a growing library.
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HOUSE
Senate
Washington
Taft
Clark
Congress
Ada District Seeks Extra Mill for Nine Month Term and Sewers
Ada school board plans a special election to levy one more mill beyond the five mill constitutional cap. Funds would connect north and east side schools to the sewer system and extend the term to nine months, meeting standards of well regulated schools. Citizens urge immediate sewer connections. Ada aims to keep pace with progressive education, though current eight month terms are common in the state.
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School Board of
Ada
East Side
North
Gratitude Letter From Pontotoc County Democrats
A Democratic voter note from Pontotoc County thanks supporters in the recent primary for State Committee man and expresses gratitude to voters, critics, and newspapers. It notes opposition and argues for party peace and harmony while mentioning Joe Rushing and a peach crop estimate.
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Pontotoc County
Frisco
Stonewall Township
Joe Rushing
Petition Seeks Recount in Pontotoc County State Committeeman Race
A district court petition filed by W. H. Braley seeks an order to open all polling boxes and recount votes for state committeeman. The document lists specific added ballots totaling 109 to Braley and notes Angel will not object, endorsing the will of the people.
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Pontotoc County
W. H. Braley
Ada
Ward
Allen
Francis
Stonewall
East Roff
West Roff
Fitzhugh
Center
Midland
Oakman
Bebee
Ahloso
Maxwell
Daggs
Capitol Hill
Egypt
Knox
Lovelady
Tyrola
Steedman
Lanham
Union Valley
Conway
Sunshine
Dolberg
Frisco
Hart
Lightning Ridge
Jesse
Lula
Walden
Owl Creek
Lawrence
Franks
Mr. Braley
Angel
J B McMurray Family Visit Returns Home
J B McMurray and his family who stayed with W J Coffman and wife during a visit left for Putnam Texas this morning returning home after the stopover.
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J. BE. McMurray
W. J. Coffman
Putnam
Texas
Household Electricity as a Labor-Saving Servant
The article extols electricity as the best household servant enabling many tasks. It highlights washing clothes sewing machine cooking and ironing as key chores made easier by electric power.
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Gris B. Weaver
Ron Norrell
A. B. Yeager
ADA Weekly News
Gils Place
St. Louis
Haskell
Cruce
Owen
Abel
United States
Mais St
Perkins
Briles
East Central
Lilly
Democratic
Isie
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