Local Government Ballot Names Listed for County Offices
Voters face a slate including Sheriff Gus Bobbitt Ed Pussell, Treasurer J C Cates, C K Davenport, J K Scroggin, Register of Deeds A C Bray, Gary Kitchens, C C Hargis, A L Miles, Supt of Public Instruction Bascom Lawson, T F Pierce of Roff, and County Commissioners John D Rinard and On B Walker with W Floyd and F C Krieger also named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of Deeds
A. C. Bray
Gary Kitchens
C. C. Hargis A. L. Miles
Bascom T. Lawson
T. F. Pierce
Roff
John D. Rinard
B. Walker
W. Floyd
F. C. Krieger
The News Appreciation for Public Spirit in Election Coverage
The News reports appreciation for the public reaction to its sample ballots and election information published for Saturday's primary. It asserts its independence from political rings and aims to enlighten county voters to cast independent choices without compensation.
Haskell Calls for Support to Elect Governor in Oklahoma
Candidacy speech by Coe N. Haskell urging farmers laborers and professionals to back his democratic nomination. He warns of grafters counterfeiters and subsidized newspapers opposing the constitution and appeals for vigilance ahead of the primary on June 8 promising government by the people and strict constitutional enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Oklahoma
Cc. N. Haskell
McClure a Benefactor in Ada for Public Service
McClure, a citizen of Roff, living in Ada, serves as Pon totoc's temporary county clerk and secretary of the Democratic Central Committee. He works without pay, preparing the Democratic ticket and final primary arrangements for June 5, earning public gratitude for his dedicated service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Same McClure
Roff
Ada
Pontotoc
Democratic Central Committee
Sam
Cruce Campaign Denies Haskell Speak In Ardmore Ad
A reader claims Cruce managers blocked Charley Haskell from speaking at an Ardmore event citing pressuring noise from Santa Fe and Katy lines. The letter urges public scrutiny of Cruce on public schools policy usury charges and farm loan practices, demanding a joint debate to defend Haskell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Haskell
Santa Fe
Katy
Cruce
Haskell
Ardmore
Gainesville
Sherman
Denison
Democratic Party
People of
Texas
Mills
Cook
Sanctum
Tom Doyle
Mr. Cruce
The
Oklahoman
Joe West
Painter
Adv
Oklahoma controversy in Oklahoma constitution criticisms voiced
Washington June 1 1907 a debate over Oklahoma statehood resumes with Democratic critics charging the constitution is costly and flawed. Advocates of a federally aided square deal push back as figures compare per capita costs for constitutions in other states and address school funding and property assessment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Washington
Frantz
Mulvane
Kansas
Curtis
Indiana
Oklahoma statehood and voter fairness in territorial boundaries
Discussion argues for immediate statehood to allow local parents to elect assessors and fix valuations, urging fair representation and cautioning against gerrymandering while noting the democratic and republican county delegations. It frames extending citizenship and self rule as essential for 1,600,959 residents within territorial bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
United States
Choosing a Senator A Business Matter
A campaign statement argues Roy Hoffman should be Oklahoma's United States senator based on merit and fitness. He pledges independence from special interests, no stock in corporations, and a focus on the common good, urging voters to value principled leadership over demagoguery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hoffman
United States
Oklahoma
Senate
Public Service Corporation
Old
Democratic Party
Jefferson, Jackson and
Bryan
Unholy alliance in Oklahoma political race surfaces
A Wanette Oklahoma letter alleges Santa Fe Railway influence backed by Lee Cruce supporters to win the governorship. The sworn statement says a Santa Fe passenger train waited for Cruce on May 11 1907 and criticizes Haskell and the Democratic rally denial. The piece ends with a drug ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Lee Cruce
Wanette
Okla
Wannette
Ed O. Cassidy
Shawnee, O. T
Santa Fe Railway Co
Mr. Cruce
Pas
Ger
Brand Marked W with Bar on Left Front Shoulder
Description notes a brand resembling a W with a bar to the left on the left front shoulder, plus a cut on the left front leg. Mention of a possible white left hind foot. Associated owner or location listed as W. H. Ebey, Ada, I T.
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Ada Weekly News
Indian Territory
Soaeens
T. P. Gore
Robert L. Owen
Co. N. Haskell
J. A. Menefee
E. D. Cameron
Supreme Court
Robert L. Williams
Ss. C. Treadwell
E. C. Patton
H. L. Campbell
Congress
Charley D. Carter
D. H. Linebaugh
F. W. Skillern
Chas. E. McPherren
R. Sarlls
A. T.jwest
James H. Chambers
Reuben M. Roddie J. W. Dean
Randolph Laurence
Frank Huddleston
E. S. Ratliff
J. P. Wood Joel Terrell
Rob’t Wimbish
B. C. King
Rugbert Nester
A. A
Gus) Bobbitt
L. E. A. Mitchell
Garr E
Ed) Pussell
Smith
C. A
Charlie) Powers
W. S
Sam) Kerr M. F. Dew
W. T. Cox W. D. Lowden
J. C. Cates
C. K. Davenport
J. K. Scroggin
George Truett
L. Thompson
J. W. Vaden
W. H. Nettles
H. J. Brown George Davidson
W. H Fisher
Chickasaw Township No. 2
F. L. Johnson
H. P. Merryman
Riedel
J. M. Raney
Chickasaw Township
Fresa
Kate2barnard
County Wei
A. Thomas
Peipe
News’ Enterprise
McClure
Wilks J. Abbot
North Dakota
Utah
South Dakota
New York
Muskogee
Oklahoma City
Ohio
Southwest
Panhandles
United States Senate
M. BE. Trapp
Guthrie
W. J. McIninch
E. B. Mundy
I. J. Gordon
Santa Fe Railroad Co
J. W. Bolen
Ramsey's Drug
W. H. Ebey, Ada, I.-T
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