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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1910
Page
5
The item lists Democratic primary candidates for various offices including Attorney General, Judge Criminal Court of Appeals, Clerk Supreme Court, State officials, and local posts in Ada and surrounding areas. It notes the party’s emphasis on voter awareness and reputations, ending with a commentary on political dynamics and remarks about racial issues in Oklahoma.
The Ada News Evening Edition lists address Weaver Masonic Block 12th and Broadway and a subscription price of $1.00 The Weekly will continue to subscribers until cancellation and arrears are settled The paper is entered as second class matter March 26 1904 at Ada Post Office under March 3 1879 act.
An editorial argues for the Grandfather Amendment to exclude black voters and stop negro immigration, contending white civilization built Oklahoma and that the measure would curb perceived threats to political power. It cites Mississippi taxes, railroad rate decisions, and Republican gains linked to black disfranchisement, urging support to maintain white political dominance.
W H L Campbell known as Swamp seeks the democratic nomination for re election as clerk of the supreme court in the August 2 primary. He was elected in November 1907 and emphasizes an up to date, systematic office run with competent assistants and an open audit policy. An opponent accuses him of misrepresentations and attacks the bench and bar while Campbell defends his record and invites voters to inspect the accounts.
Ada resident Mr. Ebey, Democratic candidate for Oklahoma State Insurance Commissioner, argues privately made fire insurance rates harm competition and would violate anti trust laws. He calls for transparent rate bases, fire loss reduction, and collaboration with city officials to improve safety and lower premiums.
A candidate for County Judge denounces the party chairman as a hired henchman and claims his opponents seek to dole out land to land companies and allow bootleggers to ruin families. He urges voters to back Tolbert, pledging honesty, courage, and dependence on the electorate.
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