Cruce Leads Haskell in Oklahoma Primary Returns
Official returns from twenty seven counties place Cruce ahead of Haskell by 658 votes for the gubernatorial nomination with a statewide tally near 109000 votes. Muskogee and Oklahoma counties swing the race, while Carter Love and other state officers show varied leads. Senatorial contests favor Robert Owen in Indian Territory and Gore in Oklahoma.
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Haskell
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
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Love
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Laflore
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West Oklahoma
Cameron
Knie
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Trap
Ivey
McAlester
Watson
Callahan
Pittman
McGinley
McAlchester
West Jeads Freeling
Duncan
Menefee
Robert Li Owen
Furman
Thompson Details Washington Visit On Oklahoma Democratic Constitution
J B Thompson chairman of the state democratic committee recounts his Washington trip to consult with national party managers about support for Oklahoma’s 1908 campaign. He notes cordial reception and approval of the constitution, while opposing forces in newspapers and railroads aim to block statehood and preserve favorable corporate privileges.
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National Democratic Committee
National Congressional Committee
Baltimore Sun
Oklahoma
Naionali Teadhers
State Centralt Committee
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Mvafor
J. D. Thompson
Revival at First Christian Church Draws Big Crowd
A detailed report of the First Christian Church revival notes a large turnout for a women and girls meeting at 3 30 pm and a later sermon on the conversion of a business woman. Evangelists Fife and Browall led services, with Lydia the seller of purple cited as a model of faithfulness and prayer. The revival, closing Sunday night, will send the evangelists to Oklahoma.
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Clyde Lee Fife
Lydia
Fife
Christ
Zacchaeus
Jesus Gudats
Oklahoma
Tornado Devastation Leaves Dozens Dead in Midwest
Severe storms struck southern Illinois Indiana and central Kentucky Friday night and Saturday leaving twenty nine dead and about forty injured. Cloud bursts high winds and electrics caused widespread destruction including ruined crops, demolished bridges and houses. Gradyville Kentucky suffered a devastating cloudburst with extensive fatalities and damage.
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Kentucky
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Gradyville
Revival Services Highlight Baptism Debate At Church
Evangelist Fife preached on later tonight and Sunday topics while a Bible school rally gathers at 9:45 a.m. A war of words erupts over whether Westminster Abbey 1643 favored sprinkling baptism, with Protestant and Catholic authorities cited to discuss immersion versus sprinkling across centuries.
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Bsentland
Senator John Tyler Morgan Dies in Washington
Washington veteran statesman John Tyler Morgan of Selma Alabama died in this city at 11 15 last night aged 76. Morgan a Confederate general and long time senator had been a key advocate of the Nicaragua route for the Isthmian canal and served six terms in the Senate. His career included service as a presidential elector, Alabama legislator, and leader in Reconstruction era politics. The obituary notes his loyalty to Alabama and his standing as a staunch Democrat and influential opponent of Republicans during his era.
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United States
John Tyler Morgan
Alabama
Selma
Ala
Athens
Tenn
Senate
Breckenridge and Lane
Dallas County
Cahaba Rifles
Robert E. Rodes
Fifty-first
Virginia
Tilden and
Hendricks
George Goldthwaite
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House of Representatives
Morgan
Isthman Canal
United States Congress
Senator Morgan
South
Confederate States of America
Canvassing Vote Count At Ada City Hall
County Democratic Central Committee met at Ada City Hall to canvass the votes from Saturday's primary. Secretary McClure-Wes led the session as officials reviewed ballots and results.
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County Central
Democratic Party
Ada
Primar
Reward Offered Over Statehood Fight In Oklahoma
The text promises a 500 dollar reward to Republican presses carpetbaggers and corporate reps over calls to reconvene the constitutional convention and alter the constitution to block statehood. It threatens action aimed at influencing President Roosevelt and assigns blame to opponents while urging decisive moves or silence.
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Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Cruce Leads Oklahoma Governor Race in 49 Counties
Complete returns from 49 of 75 Oklahoma counties show Cruce with a plurality of 1541 in the gubernatorial contest. Official figures were at Democratic state headquarters on earlier reports, with 31 counties accounted for last night.
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Oklahoman Wednes
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Cruce
Judge Hilton Seeks Help With Farm and Patch Work Near Ada
Judge Hilton asks The News to place a help wanted ad for his Ada farm and track patches. He prefers defeated candidates but says they must apply at once. He outlines tasks including harvesting fruit, picking beans and potatoes, plowing corn and chopping cotton, with one clerk handling accounts and cash records.
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Ada
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