Democratic nominees list for local offices
A slate of candidates is announced for the Fourth District and county positions. Charles D. Carter and John P. Crawford head the tickets for Congress and representative roles with L King as county judge and R C Roland as county attorney. Other listed offices include war register of deeds, clerk, treasurer, assessor, superintendent, weigher, state committeeman, and two county commissioner districts with H A Henry Krot and G W Montgomery among the names.
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Por
Chas. D. Carter
John P. Crawford
L & King
L. E. Mitchela
Nick Heard
W. T. Melton
Sherwood Hill
W. H. Braley
Wor Co
Henry Krot
Geo. W. Montgomery
Ada
H. J. Brown
Powers
Roosevelts Roaring Rejection Reveals Party Rottenness
The Commercial Appeal notes Theodore Roosevelt would have endured the Republican nomination if offered but exposed the party’s rottenness only after it rejected him.
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Republican Party
Theodore Roosevel
Keery Staple Brings Hope to Ada as Cotton Arrives
With the first bale of cotton arriving, Ada residents expect revival. Wagons bring heavy loads of the staple and prosperity. hard times are said to be over this year.
Humble beginnings shape the rise of a self made man
A man who excels in life but hides his humble start is of weak material. The man who strands his rise on effort is prouder of climbing from bottom to top, reflecting on his ascent as a mark of strength.
Guthrie’s fight for the capital compared to a Chinese battle
The piece likens Guthrie’s bid to move the state capital to a failed Chinese battlefield display with loud yells and firecrackers. It urges dropping the theatrics and focusing on real effort to win Oklahoma’s capital.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma Ity
Statewide federation formed for Wilson Marshall clubs
A statewide federation of Wilson Marshall clubs was organized at Oklahoma City Saturday. Hon. R. A. Rogers of Oklahoma City was elected president and Wash Sorrells of Oklahoma City was elected secretary. About fifteen counties were represented at the meeting and plans were laid for a thorough organization through smute the state.
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Wilson- Marshall Clubs
Oklahoma City
R. A. Rogers
Wash Sorrells
Smute
Election Sparks in November Hopes and Reactions
Voters anticipate Wilson's victory as Democrats cheer a major triumph. Teddy Roosevelt supporters celebrate opposition to Taft, while the White House occupant savors keeping the Bull Moose leader from the presidency.
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Wilson
Teddy
Taft
White House
Pauls Valley Man Tops Field in Congressional Nomination
Joe B. Thompson of Pauls Valley receives prominent coverage as the leading candidate for Congress, with stronger support than other contenders and extensive use of newspaper columns to promote his bid.
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Joe B. Thompson
Pauls Valley
The
Country Press
Oaer
Ada School Levy Support Flows After Election
The Muskogee Times-Democrat notes the press influence in campaigning as Thompson stood beside Bill Murray. Voters upheld the increased school levy, aiding North and East Side schools now to be fully equipped by term start. Ada aims for top status in Oklahoma education within nine months as tax hikes meet opposition.
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Thompson
Bill Murray
Muskogee
Ada
Oklahoma
Pontotoc County Fair Aims To Spark Community Initiative
A letter urges establishing a Pontotoc County fair next year to showcase local farms in Oklahoma. The writer argues fairs drive improvement by offering prizes, comparing yields, and motivating growers to produce the best crops for county gains.
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Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Subscriber in Korea Receives Ada Weekly via Sister
J. T. Reed arranged for the Ada Weekly to be sent to his sister Miss Lille, a missionary in Korea. The paper travels a month, so she remains a week behind Ada’s local happenings.
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Pacific
J. T. Reed
Miss Lille
Korea
Miss Lillie
Ada
Oklahoma Normal staff notes record high interest and support
Letters requesting information and catalogs pour in as the normal school anticipates its strongest opening yet with out-of-state juniors and seniors. Mrs Tom Hope funded loans of 100 for two young ladies to study here. Women's Aid Society plans meals in the Normal building for Confederate Soldiers Reunion visitors with meals for veterans provided by town residents.
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Tom Hope
Woman’s Federated Clubs of
Oklahoma
Women’s Aid Society
The
First Baptist Church
First bale of cotton sold for premium in town
The initial bale weighed 468 pounds and sold to M and P bank for 12 cents. A $50 cash premium plus $4 in trade was offered by local merchants. A second bale will receive a $25 cash premium and $3 in trade.
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J. F. Highsaw
Abloso
M. & P. Bank
Messrs
R. E. Griffith
G. C. Hodge
E. W. Hardin
Dave Reynolds
Fitzhugh
Pacific Coast Handicap Shoot Opens in Portland
West’s top shooters gathered at the Portland Gun Club for the three day Pacific Coast Handicap tournament opening. The event features a landmark team event with five man squads from the East and West competing.
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Portland
Ore
Portland Gun Club
Johnson Starts Campaign Tour for VP Bid
Governor Hiram Johnson, Progressive candidate for vice president, begins a two month campaigning tour from San Francisco August 27. The trip will cover a large part of the country with major focus on the East and a key speech at the New York State Progressive convention in early September.
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San Francisco
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
New York State
Memorial and convention events for veterans group schedule
Morning session lists music, welcomes, and committee appointments led by Gen Hailey and other leaders from Ada and East Central Normal. Afternoon program includes Judge Furman address, a quartet, and TransMississippi Division remarks, plus a sponsor’s ball and a memorial observance.
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Assembly of Veterans
D. M. Hailey
Veterans, Sons of Veterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
E. S. Ratliff
Adam
Oklahoma
C. W. Briles
East Central Normal
A. M. Crow
Wm. L. Byrd Camp
Ada
Morning session at convention includes speeches and reports
The second day convocation opens at 9 30 with Gen Hailey presiding. Chaplain gives invocation. Senators Bailey Gore address and Maj Gen Tate Brady speak. Credentials and resolutions reports are presented followed by adjournment to 2 30 PM. Miss Gertrude Thompson performs a vocal solo.
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D. M. Hailey
J. W. Bailey
Texas
Tate Brady
Oklahoma Division Sons U. C. V
T. P. Gore
Adjutant General
Gertrude Thompson
Convention Schedule and Addresses at State Gathering
Gen D M Hailey calls convention to order. Governor Lee Cruce and Hon E J Giddings to speak. Historical Committee report. Piano duet The Battle of Manassas. Mrs Bessie Owen and Mrs H Claude Pitt perform. Election of brigade commanders and election place for next division commander. May dates appear for forthcoming term.
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D. M. Hailey
Lee Cruce
E. J. Giddings
Bessie Owen
Anassas
H. Claude Pitt
Divi
Sion
Man Chas
D. Carter
Hailey Calls General Order of Business Meeting
The meeting opens with Gen. D. M. Hailey presiding. Franklin, n. Franklin, and Scott Ferris are named to the committee on general order of business for the next session at 6 30 A M.
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Franklin
Ittee
Scott Ferris
Rade
Sponsors Ball Moved to Elks Hall for Confederate Reunion
Town business leaders advocate letting them share in entertainments during the Confederate Soldiers' Reunion. Speaking events stay at the Normal building, so the ball should be held in the city center Elks Hall.
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Elks Hall
Speedy Stitcher Awl Free Offer with Wichita Weekly Eagle
The Wichita Weekly Eagle offers a free Speedy Stitcher Awl with a one or three year subscription. Send 50 cents for one year or $1.00 for three years to receive both publications. The ad touts notable contributors and mentions baseball markets and other features. The tool has five needles and an adjustable bobbin inside a hard maple handle, guaranteed by The Weekly Eagle.
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Wichita
Eable
Eagle
Wichita Weekly Eagle
Southwest
Frank Carpenter
Washington, D. C
A. M
Child of C Leslie Dies After Brief Illness
Tuesday at 11 o'clock little Gertie four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs C Leslie of West 4th street died after a brief illness. Funeral services and interment were held this morning at 10 o'clock. The News extends sympathy to the parents.
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Little Gertie
Senator Bailey Invited To Attend Confederate Reunion
Ada Okla August 27 1912 Senator Joseph Bailey Washington Your Texas Mississippi and Oklahoma friends earnestly request your attendance at Confederate Veterans State Reunion Ada September 4th 5th or 6th and address old soldiers Come if possible Committee messages Bailey is here
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J. O
Ada
Okla
Joseph Bailey
Washington
Dp. Cc
Texas
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Charley Rives
D. W. Holman
J. W. Davis
W. S.morrison
Bailey
Trans-Mississippi Congress Opens in Salt Lake City
The 22nd annual Trans-Mississippi Congress opened in Salt Lake City with President A. C. Trumbo presiding. A record attendance from states in the Mississippi and Missouri Valleys joined delegates from the western half of the country as committees were named and routine business conducted. Tomorrow the delegates will pursue the program covering parcels post world peace open Panama Canal land reclamation immigration good roads currency reform drainage irrigation transportation and related public issues.
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Salt Lake City
A. C. Trumbo
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Missouri
Panama Canal
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A. B. Yeager
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Wor County
R. C. Roland
War Register of Deeds
D. W. Swaffar
A. D. Tanner
A. L. Miles
Wer County
Rit Erwin
W. G. Currie
Mattie
Memphis
Tenn
Currie
S E Chapman
Gale Statler
E Fretwell
F S Houpt
Neatherly
J C van Meter
B C Harbert
Jesse Warren
P Chism
A K Thornton
E S Collins
Geo Smith
Chas Long
W C Clark
S B Bennett
Kit Guest
Wylie Watson
C A Powers
E R Banks
S P Smith
W M McWhirt
W J Walker
C B Coleman
G W Mills
J R Lea
Wick Adair
Walter Gayne
Alice Mullins
Wit- Moon Dantah Ieek Colkoa
Bud Blackburn
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Ella Blackburn
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Eta Biel
Will Chambers
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C H Jones
R F Anderson
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L B Goforth
Witn Er Ae
Walter Lynn
T Murphy
Luther Correll
J Neal
H Rayburn
Boatwright
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Misher Suggs
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Malone
W Morris
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Alent
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L Jones
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J A Jones
T. Young
B Mathews
R Freeney
C C Clompton
J Patterson
F Cochran
A Woolly
W Whitaker
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R R Woodruff
Claud Mosier
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Witness
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King & Rains Ts
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Gwin & Mays Drummond's
S. I. Tobias
I. Harris
G. M. Ramsey
L. T. Walters
Gubhin Barack
Hale-Halsell Gro. Co
C.J Warren
J. F. Maddox
Ada Drug Co
Guest Bros
Logsdon Bros. & Co
Ada Steam Laundry
Bee
Brown & Coffman
M. Walsh
Ada Ice & Fuel Co
W. Hill Im. Levin
Oklahoma State Salt
Pontotoc Cafe
Frierson Bros
L. J. Little
O. J. Davidson
E. T Wetherington
R. G. Knott
J. M. Stanfield
Jones Drug
Will Guest
Lancaster & Sonny
H. A. Douthitt Furn
Hughes & McCann Praes
Palace Cafe
Sanders & Son
Stevens-Wilson
Ada Compress Co
A. L. Brown
Sas
Shall Bulley & Co
Farmers Gin Co
W. D. Felder & Co Ae Hee Bears
Putin
W. E. Conger
Joseph Wallace
C. A. Galbraith
J.C Os
Orville Snead Seeeewee
T. Conn
F. P. Lieuallen
Bailey M. Bobbitt Ewe Ewe
W. F. Scott
P. H. Deal
Rae
W. T. Miller
Mrs
Gov. Johnson
A. F. Barrett
Vinita
W. L. Roddie
D. M. Hainley
Henry M. Furman
L. J. Crowder
Murray Lucas
I. Wymore
Joe Guest
Brandon
Trans-Mississippi Division
Sons
Elks’ Hall
Tom D. McKeown
Orimnal
C. Leslie
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