Oklahoma Debate Over Negro Suffrage and Republican Tax Views
A Oklahoma era column argues that illiterate Negro suffrage threatens Anglo Saxon ascendancy and calls for limiting Black voting rights. It contrasts state and federal taxes praising tariff and criticizing state taxes, and weighs party positions on school segregation and constitution support. It cites Robert Hunter and Roosevelt’s heirs and urges Socialist voters to consider constitutional support.
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Oklahoma
Booker Washington
South
North Carolina
Robert Hunter
Guthrie
Roosevelt
Hunter
Logan County
Pawnee
Branson Favored, Critics Question Fairness in Politics
The piece argues Hon. Fred Branson may face no real favoritism accusations despite political ties to Lee Cruce. It notes local race shifts with black candidates in Republican counties and forecasts rising black representation, then contrasts American sewing machine prices with Japan to critique tariff policy and labor protection rhetoric.
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Fred Branson
Lee Cruce
State Democratic Committee
Chairman Branson
Branson
Cruce
Murray
Japan
Poisons Sold as Whiskey Linked to Ada Bootleggers
A misdemeanor for selling whiskey contrasts with claims that selling poor unfortunates poison under cover of whiskey by Ada bootleggers. The wording suggests a charge of intent to harm connected to illicit alcohol distribution in Ada.
Redrawn voting precincts update for Pontotoc County Oklahoma
The Pontotoc County Election Board announces changes to precinct boundaries in Oklahoma. Black Rock is discontinued and Steadman created. Allen and Steadman precincts swap sections. Union Valley voters from Owl Creek. Frisco sections move to Franks. Knox sections form Lawrence. Chester moves to Roff. Union Valley School House hosts voting.
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Pontotoc County
County Election Board
Oklahoma
Black Rock
Steadman
Allen
Union Valley
Owl Creek
Union Valley School House
Frisco
Franks
Lawrence
Knox
Chester
Roff
Tramps Visit Newspaper Offices in Town
A lean, strong tramp in town asked for farm journals and metropolitan papers at the Daily office. He sat by a coffee pot, wore dirty but decent clothes, and joked about a newspaper exchange, noting that papers often welcome such visitors.
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Arkansaw
Jeffries Johnson Fight Rumors Quelled by Governor Aid
Reno dispatch says Governor Dickerson assured no interference in the Jeffries Johnson bout. Johnson trained vigorously at Moana Springs while Jeffries, resting near Reno, refused to box despite pleas from Jim Corbett and a crowd of supporters.
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Reno
Nev
Jeffries-Johnson
Dickerson
Moana Springs
Johnson
Tex Rickard
Cox
al Kaufman
Jim Jeffries
Jim Corbett
Corbett
Jeffries
Guardianship Sale of Minors Real Estate in LeFlore and Pontotoc
In LeFlore County Oklahoma guardians for Lina Martha and Mary Ann Graham will sell at public auction on July 6 1910 at Talihina Court House. The undivided one twenty first interest in specified sections will be offered with terms one half cash one fourth in one year and one fourth in two years at 8 percent interest secured by first mortgage. Also notices of sale for Moses and Josephine Lockey minors and detailed Lot 3 and surrounding parcels describe interests to be sold under guardianship.
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State of Oklahoma
Leflore County
Lina Graham
Martha Graham
Mary Ann Graham
Talihina
Oklahoma
LeFlore
Pontotoc
Forbes
Potts
Moses Lockey
Josephine Lockey
Kouse
Robert Lockey
Forbes Potts
Catoosa
Joseph Landrum
County Commissioners Court Adjusts County Assessments
The board met in adjourned session and changed assessed values across the county. Increases and decreases affected cattle hogs land wagons and buggies in Francis Ross Maxwell Stonewall Chickasaw Allen and Moller townships with specific percentage changes. Also adjustments include allowances for erroneous assessments by G H Truax and B A Mason and commissions for Nash Kehoe on 1908 and 1909 taxes. Attest W S Kerr county clerk.
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Board of County Commissioners
Francis Township
Ross
Maxwell Township
Stonewall
Chickasaw Township
Allen Township
Francis
Stonewall Township
Nash and Kehoe
W. S. Kerr
Notice to trespassers on orchard grounds
A H. T. A Lodge No. 75 issues a formal warning to anyone who has prowled through the orchard to refrain from further trespassing.
Socialist Encampment Draws Ada July 4 5 6
Ada will host a large Socialist Encampment July 4 to 6 with national reputation speakers addressing three daily sessions on moving from poverty to plenty. Stand privileges are handled by J. M. wit.
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Ada
J. M
Guardianship Sale Notice for Van Minors Real Estate
Tulsa County guardianship notice states Joseph Landrum as guardian will sell at private sale to the highest bidder, subject to court confirmation, the minors Dave Van and Irvin Van interests in described real estate, with sale set for after July 16, 1910 at 9:00 A.M. in Tulsa Oklahoma.
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Dave van
Irvin van
Tulsa
State of Oklahoma
Joseph Landrum
Oklahoma
City lights and water return after pumping shaft repair
The city suffered a long darkness after 11 pm as water shortages mounted. Mr. Whitaker from the cement plant found a bent shaft at the city pumping station, had it repaired at the plant machine shop, and the plant may run reliably if machinery stays in good condition.
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Whitaker
Cement Plant
Bible Lecturer to Be Here in Ada
Bro J W Adams of the International Bible Student's Association speaks at Ada courthouse delivering two July lectures at 8 30 p m Friday and Saturday. Topics include A Brief Outline of Gods Plan of the Ages. Free seats no collection. All Bible students and readers of Studies in the Scripture invited.
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J. W. Adams
International Bible Student’s Association
Court House
Ada
Two Marriages Reported in Fort Worth and Gainesville
Last night Hon. C. H. Ennis wed Miss Moyna Taylor in Fort Worth while W. H. Clark married Miss Nell Gwin at the bride’s Gainesville home. A fuller report will follow detailing the romances born and concluded in this city.
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C. H. Ennis
Moyna Taylor
Ft. Worth
W. H. Clark
Nell Gwin
Gainesville
Wanted Cotton Gin at Moller Oklahoma
Wanted cotton gin at Moller Oklahoma. Good location. Some inducements offered to the right man with good machinery. See J A Woolly Lula Oklahoma.
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Moller
J. A. Woolly
Lula
Okla
Eye Ear Nose Throat Specialist Visit Notes
Dr. Gallohr of Wilson and Gallohr ophthalmology ENT firm in Shawnee will be in Ada at Hotel Harris on the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month. Glasses fitted. Also an advertisement for clothing at The Racket Store including overalls pants jumpers dress shirts and work shirts.
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Dr. Gallohr
Drs. Wilson and Gallohr
Shawnee
Ada
Hotel Harris
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