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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1910
Page
1
Carlton Weaver urges Oklahoma farmers to back Wm H Murray for governor. He argues Murray defended the constitution, statehood, and labor interests against powerful classes and corporate pressure. Weaver attacks Lee Cruce as a wealth linked rival and promotes Murray’s plan for state bank control and farm‑friendly policy.
Ada resident Judge W H L Campbell declares he has run the Supreme Court clerkship well since 1900, notes support from Democratic lawyers, and argues there is no merit to opposition rumors about lavish fees. He cites Charles Taylor’s sworn report showing a salary about 3000 dollars annually and defends his record and suitability for a second term.
A 1910 letter from J B Thompson of Pauls Valley urges Oklahoma Democrats to nominate William H Murray for governor. He argues Murray is the strongest vote getter, notes his public record from the constitutional convention and first state legislature, and contrasts him with potential Republican efforts.
In a final appeal dated July 27 1910 Murray urges Democratic voters especially farmers to back his nomination against corporate influence and railroad interests. He cites past battles over the constitution and warns of heavy mobilization by Cruce supporters, urging turnout on August 2 to secure a large victory.
The Democratic contest for Attorney General narrows with Key, West, and Graham. Graham accuses West of incompetence and grandstanding, while West avoids confrontation. Democrats rally behind Key as the unifying, able candidate with a clean aggressive campaign.
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