Bryan backs Democratic plan as campaign enters transition
William J. Bryan endorses the Democratic National Committee’s plans to win the election. A September 8 meeting with Bryan and committee leaders to review actions is scheduled. Bryan speaks of the hard struggle ahead and the peoples’ fight, noting good health and renewed resolve.
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Chelago
William J. Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Democratic
National Committee
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
National
Mack
Girls Quit After Wage Fight At Muskogee Exchange
In Muskogee Oklahoma on August 21 1908 a strike erupted as twenty five local telephone operators protested a salary cut from twenty dollars to fifteen and demanded twenty five dollars eight hour day and the reinstatement of the former male supervisor. Despite the threat of mass resignation five operators kept courage. The new supervisor remained firm.
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Muskogee
Pioneer Telephone and Telegraph Company
Local Exchange
Stevenson in Chicago predicts Democratic Illinois win
Former Vice President Adlai E. Stevenson met with Democratic Chairman Mack and campaign manager Francis Peabody at national headquarters. He expects Illinois to vote Democratic for governor and national tickets and may campaign beyond the state.
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Chicago
Ill
Adlai E. Stevenson
Inois
Bloomington
Flack
Francis Peabody
Stevenson
Mack
National Committee
Illnois
Cleveland
Bryan
Press Commentary and Political Patchwork On Controversies
A roundup notes Methodists seek Cannon defeat over liquor shipment vote while previewing party fundraising, with brief mentions of a Kansas City priest assault, a misdirected arrest for cheating, an English view on disease, and GOP donation tensions as treasurers return corporate checks.
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Methodist Church
Cannon
Methodist
Ohio
Vinita
Ada Ordinance Opens and Widen 18th Street
Ordinance No 145 authorizes opening and widening 18th Street in Ada. Section 1 fixes width at fifty feet from Johnson to Cherry Avenue. Section 2 provides appointment of a five member commission of Ada freeholders to oversee the project with limited daily compensation.
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18Th Street
City of
Ada
Johnson
Cherry Avenue
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertising Claim Declared Fraud
Historical notice from Hall’s Catarrh Cure claims a $1000 reward for uncured catarrh and praises F J Cheney of Toledo supported by Waldring Kinnan and Marvin Wholesale Druggists. It describes internal testimonials and pricing 75 cents per bottle and urges Druggists to sell Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
O. We
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Dr. Hall
Two Men Die In Keota Blacksmith Shop Brawl
In Keota Oklahoma during a civil dispute in a blacksmith shop two elder men Sam Shores and Ross Leflore fought with sledges and tools. Shores died and Leflore and Shores' 18 year old son were among those injured while a crowd of about 300 watched.
Maine Campaign Boots Up With Democratic Speakers
E. L. Jones a national committee man from Maine visited the headquarters and conferred with Chairman Mack on assigning speakers for the Maine campaign. The Maine election is set for September 14 and marks the first test of the campaign season.
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E. L. Jones
Maine
Mack
Dr Shoop’s Restorative touted and road bond news
The notice touts Dr Shoop’s Restorative claiming 48 hour improvement and renewed ambition with sales by G M Ramsey. California votes to issue 3 5 million in road bonds. Oklahoma reports fund 60 dollars and other general notes include hangings and assaults.
Estate of Joe Porter in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
W L Murrell petitions for letters of administration on the estate of Joe Porter deceased in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. The hearing is set in Ada on the Sunday of September 1906 at 10 p m. Any heir or creditor may appear to contest. Witness the court seal dated August 14 1908. First published August 20 19w3t.
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State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Joe Porter
W. L. Murrell
Ada
Said
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Frank Jones
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Leeding Druggists
C. B. Weaver Fire and Land Agency
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General News
Oklahoma
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Gov. Hughes
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Sheriff Garrison
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Agt
Okie
C. C. Jackson
Okla
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I. Tt
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