President Murray Delays Proclamation On Constitutional Vote
The constitutional convention president Murray postpones an election call after a long distance conference with Haskell Ledbetter and others. The Oklahoma supreme court fixes June 12 for a hearing on injunctions against Murray and Governor Frantz, ruling the election cannot occur on August 6.
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Murray
Constitutional Convention
C. N. Haskell
W. A. Ledbetter
Supreme Court
Pancoast
Alva
Frantz
Oklahoma
McAlester
Ardmore
Territory
South McAlester
Statehood
Turner Urged to Remove Restrictions in Statehood Push
The Lindscay News on May 31 endorses Mr Turner and calls for removal of restrictions as essential in the proposed new state. It credits Turner with plans to work for repeal once statehood arrives and says he will exert energy to achieve it.
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Lindscay News
Turner
Congress
M. L. Turner
United States Senate
Worthy of the Position in Oklahoma City
The Okmulgee Democrat on May 23 lauds Mr. Turner as a pioneer on the west side who helped attract investment to Oklahoma City. It notes his rise from poverty, self education, and his role in advancing the city, describing him as a capable, good Democrat.
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Beckam County
Erik
M. L. Turner
U. S. Senate
Okmulgee
Turner
West Side
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Where to hear election returns in county
The News will wire the results from election boxes nationwide and asks officers to phone in returns as soon as counted. Early results expected before 10 a.m. locations not yet contacted are urged to cooperate.
Which Candidate Do Voters Prefer in County Race
The essay contrasts two men for office a talkative state senator with no practice and Roddie versus Dean a county citizen lawyer with office and community standing. It asks Dani voters which profile they prefer.
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Roddie
Dean
Dani
Williams misquotes constitution to mislead on corporation repeal
A McAlester Capital letter from June 5 argues that R L Williams of Durant cites Section 35 to claim the legislature cannot repeal the corporation provisions. It asserts Williams helped place the section in the constitution and accuses him of serving corporate interests.
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Public Service Corporation
Williams
Corporation Commission
R. L. Williams
Supreme Bench
McAlester Capital
Farmers Show Strong Interest in Upcoming Primary
Farmers in Pontotoc County actively seek sample ballots and maps from The News as they prepare for the primary. Many express support for The News editor's candidacy for the state senate, praising a long history of Democratic newspaper leadership on their side.
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Pontotoc County
State Senate
Farmer
Democrat
Treadwell Poised for Democratic Nomination to Supreme Court
Ardmore Democrat reports Hon. 8 S. C. Treadwell of Tishomingo sealing the Democratic nomination for justice of the supreme court. He attracts large audiences, gains thousands of supporters, and unites laborers and farmers while opponents face defections and failed debates.
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S. C. Treadwell
Tishomingo
Supreme Court
Johnson County
Treadwell
Mr. Treadwell
Ardmore Democrat
Adv
Democratic Central Committee to Meet in Ada
The Pontotoc County Democratic Central Committee is called to meet in Ada on Wednesday June 12 1907 at 2 p m to canvass the primary vote and declare results and to transact any other business before the committee.
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Democratic Central Committee
Pontotoc County
Ada
Williams Announces Merit Based Supreme Court Campaign
R L Williams declares he runs on his merits and qualifications for Justice Supreme Court. He states he has not used a railway pass since 1905 and will not use one while canvassing.
Hargis Responds To Bray Political Charges
In a note titled To My Friends C Hargis denies making harmful statements about Mr A C Bray and appeals to the public to ignore Bray’s affidavits and charges as attempts to prejudice voters before the election.
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Mr. Bray
D W
Cc. C. Hargis
Withdrawal notice shadows state senate race
Readers note the formal announcement of Otis B. B. Weaver’s withdrawal from the state senatorial race. Supportive articles and commentary appear elsewhere in the columns.
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Otis B. B. Weaver
Couse
Roy Hoffman for United States senator backed by statewide interests
The piece argues Roy Hoffman will serve all parts of the state not just one city and supports statehood for both territories. It urges voters to elect Hoffman in the primary for capable leadership and removal of Interior Department control, and mentions H B Nelson for conservation commissioner.
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Roy Hoffman
United States
Indian Territory
Interior Department
Otis B. Weaver Withdraws From 23rd District Senate Race
Otis B. Weaver announces withdrawal from the 23rd State Senatorial District race. He cites desire to protect party honor and support Judge Furman for U S Senate, accuses rival Roddie of slander, defends his brother Carlton Weaver, and says he will aid local Democratic efforts and community interests.
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State Senate
Democratic Party
Roddie
Furman
U. S. Senate
Ada
Rodde
Carlton Weaver
Muskogee
23Rd District
Pontotoc County
Indictment Dismissed Against Roddie in State Senate Race
The Muskogee court dismissed the forgery indictment against R. M. Roddie on June 1 after a signed prosecutorial statement. The News reports the dismissal in fairness to the candidate.
Local voter message in Muskogee urging support for H Bo Nelson
Carlton Weaver replies to defamatory charges against R M Roddie, Muskogee life insurance agent. The note asks readers to study the issue and mentions the need for a corporate commissioner. Voter urging favors H Bo Nelson of Muskogee County.
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Carlton Weaver
R. M. Roddie
Muskogee
H Bo Nelson
Muskogee County
Wunderlich letter praises adopted state during Woodland visit
H. C. Wunderlich writes from Woodland Michigan that during a summer visit he saw crops in the old home area pale beside those in the new state. He and his wife are enjoying a summer stay as he continues to favor his adopted state.
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H. C. Wunderlich
Woodland
Mich
Voter Plea From Chickasaw Town Trustee Candidate
A trustee candidate from Chickasaw Town explains illness kept him home for much of the campaign. He asks voters for support and pledges to perform his duties to the best of his ability.
Ivey Seeks Democratic Support for State Auditor
Gus Ivey appeals to every Democrat in the new Oklahoma to back his bid for state auditor. He notes a thirty year history as a Democratic soldier since age 28 and urges remembrance in the June 8 primary, highlighting lifelong residence in Indian Territory.
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Gus Ivey
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Last Word for Pontotoc Furman for U S Senate
Henry M. Furman of Pontotoc county gains local support in the final campaign week. He urges a solid Pontotoc vote, praising neighborly ties and urging every voter to back him on the upcoming election day.
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Pontotocs
Henry Furman
Henry M. Furman
Pontotoc County
United States
Owens
Furman
Ponto
Bob Owen
Huys
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News Office
Hon. S
R. L. Willams
Durant
Central Committee
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Justice Supreme Court
A. C. Bray
H. B. Nelson
Eovation
Roff
Stonewall
Otis B. Weaver
Chickasaw
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