Candidates in Ada State Senate race clash over ring claims
Otis B. Weaver editors The News and rivals Reuben M. Roddie and J. W. Dean contest accusations of a political ring in Ada. Weaver defends his integrity, calls for open means, and challenges naming the ring while campaigns pause for farming season discussions.
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Ben M. Roddie
Otis B. Wecever
the News
J. W. Dean
Roddie
Weaver
Jesse
Dean
Ada
W. H. L. Campbell
Roddy
Fings
Knox
Maxwell
Hart
Mrs McKinley in critical condition after apoplexy
Canton Ohio May 23 Mrs McKinley remains in a comatose state after a stroke with left arm paralysis. Doctors Portman Eyeman say no long survival but death not imminent. Surgeon General Rixey to arrive by special train tomorrow morning as telegrams of concern pour in.
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Canton
Ohio
McKinley
E. O. Portmen
Rixey
Republicans Postpone State Convention and Seek Party Unity
The Oklahoma Republican Central Committee in Oklahoma City adjourned without setting policy for the state convention in Tulsa on June 6. Governor Frantz is praised for not issuing an election proclamation as funds are raised to sustain campaign work, with contributions totaling about 3,000 dollars.
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Tulsa
Frantz
Republican State Central Committee
Oklahoma City
Republican Party
Threadgill Hotel
Wonderful Eczema Cure Best of all blood
Our child suffered eczema for five years with doctors saying hopeless. A reader reports trying Electric Bitters after other treatments failed and noticing complete cure after several bottles. The testimonial attributes skin and lung relief to the tonic.
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N. A. Adams
Henrietta
Treadwell for justice of the supreme court district 2
Hon. H. C. Treadwell of Tishomingo seeks the Democratic nomination for justice of the supreme court from supreme district 2. He frames himself as a common self made man unaligned with political factions and emphasizes his education, work ethic, and advocacy for statehood and the rights of ordinary people. He pledges a square deal and notes his immigrant and labor background while criticizing arid landlord interests.
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C. Treadwell
Tishomingo
Supreme Court
Supreme District Number 2
Arkansas University
Treadwell
Oklahoma Republicans defer caucus Until governor calls election
The document states all delegates to congressional and judicial districts and counties must wait for Governor Frantz to call an election on the proposed constitution. Nominations are barred until the state convention adjourns and declares its stance on the constitution. Secretary Taft was thanked for agreeing to visit Oklahoma City.
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Frantz
Taft
Oklahoma City
Treadwell Rally Draws Farmers in Democratic Push
The Hon. B. C. Treadwell of Tishomingo seeks the Democratic nomination for Supreme Court. He denounces alleged machine politics and says papers in Le Flore county were bought to spread falsehoods. His supporters report large crowds and strong farmer backing in Haskell county.
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le Flore
Treadwell
Haskell County
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
Stop grumbling if you suffer from rheumatism or pains Ballards Snow Liniment will bring quick relief. It cures sprains rheumatism contracted muscles and all pains priced 25c 50c and 1.00 C R Smith Tenaha Texas reports long use of the remedy and recommends it for pains in the chest sold by G M Ramsey.
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Ballard
C. R. Smith
Tenaha
Texas
James Frieze seeks release from sanitarium in Columbus
In Columbus on May 2 James Frieze petitioned the court for discharge claiming his mind is sound and that he is the rightful husband of Alice Soll. The report notes his confinement at a sanitarium and his legal maneuver to gain freedom.
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Columbus
Ohio
James Frieze
Alice
Bee’s Laxative Cough Syrup Promotion
An advertisement touts Bee's Laxative Cough syrup with honey content and a money back guarantee. It claims high recommendations and notes sales by G. M. Rameey.
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G. M. Rameey
Carter and Linebaugh in political clash over party lines
A heated letter questions Carter and Linebaugh as Republicans and Democrats. It accuses Carter of threatening Indian voters, claims Linebaugh supported Republican policies and tax dodgers, and urges voters to reject candidates seen as office seekers allied with party factions. The writer criticizes inexperience and urges rejecting both men.
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Carter
Congress
Linebaugh
No Pay Alimony to Be Divorced from Your Appendix
In a vintage advertisement Dr King’s New Life Pills promise gentle bowel regulation to prevent appendix trouble. The claim reassures readers that proper digestion avoids abdominal issues. G. M. Rameey, druggist, guarantees the pill’s effect and prices it at 25 cents.
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Dr. King
G. M. Rameey
Wages Delusion Editorial Counters Protection Claims
The Courier Journal rebuts a Republican claim that German cotton mill workers earn $191.04 yearly vs American $304.57. It notes 313 workdays, wages under a dollar daily, and compares farm labor earnings and mill owners who import laborers, arguing protection arguments misstate actual pay.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Germany
America
Courier-Journal
Protection for labor versus imported labor argues
Commoner argues against protective tariffs by noting prices rise for commodities and calling out proponents who import foreign labor to suppress domestic wages. He cites steel rails sold at $28 a ton in America and $20–$22 abroad, claiming profits with costs around $16 and dismissing the wage protection fallacy by contrasting Europe’s wages with England’s free trade.
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America
Europe
England
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Damaging Thumb Wound
G W Cloya of Plunk Missouri narrowly escaped amputation four years ago after a jimson bar pierced his thumb. A doctor refused to amputate, but Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the wound. Available for 25 cents at G M Ramsey's, Druggist.
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G. W. Cloya
Plunk
Bucklen
G. M. Ramsey
Marriage Licenses Issued at Clerk's Office
Marriage licenses issued to James Bradley and Miss Susie Coffee both of Francis Eugene Johnson and Mariah Johnson both of Ada and colored Johnie Lee and Miss May Williams both of Francis Leca Potts and Miss Aithe and drug law Sold Store F Z Holley Prov
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James Bradley
Susie Coffee
Francis
Eugene Johnson
Mariah Johnson
Ada
Johnie Lee
May Williams
Leca Potts
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