Democratic nominees for county and district offices
The slate lists candidates for the Fourth District congressman seat and local offices. John P. Crawford is named for representative, with R C Roland for county attorney and D W Swaffar for register of deeds among others including A D Tanner county clerk and Nick Heard for assessor. Other posts include treasurer, superintendent, weigher, state committeeman, and district commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Crawford
I & King
R. C. Roland
D. W. Swaffar
A D. Tanner
A L. Miles
Rit Prwin
L. E. Mitcheill
Nick Heard
W. T. Melton
Wer
Sherwood Hill
W. H. B Co
Henry Kroth
Ada
H. J. Brown
C. A. Powers
They Are Paying Up Subscriptions For Weekly News
Over the past week many subscribers paid arrears to the Weekly News, honoring past hardships and proving the paper’s decision to extend credit. Some readers have yet to settle, but are expected to come in soon.
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Weekly News
Thinking people favor Taft draw Wilson camp in Kansas
The Kansas City Journal notes Taft supporters shifting toward Wilson as the News sticks to backing a county fair next year. Pontotoc is praised for potential strong showings while the column laments wasted opportunity and mocks Theodore Roosevelt’s Bull Moose stance as Taft asserts the party’s decline.
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Taft
Kansas City Journal
Wilson Camp
Pontotoc
Subtle gifts raise suspicions over Perkins of Steel and Harvester Trust
The writer recalls the Trojan warning and questions Perkins sudden conversion to the people’s cause. He cautions that small acts of kindness can seem suspicious when a powerful figure acts benevolently, suggesting fear of hidden motives behind benevolence.
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Perkins
Oklahoma State Fair Triumph Gathers Wide Support
The state fair's success is a triumph for Oklahoma City and the State. It has gained popularity in every quarter with people of every section ready to cooperate. The spirit will benefit the entire state as no other fair reached these proportions so quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Ketchem & Skinem
Merchant
Jesus
Leaders name policy platform drawn by self appointed delegates
A conference of party leaders and candidates drafted the State party platform, a document intended to represent the Principles of the party. The leaders fear giving the rank and file a chance to be heard at a state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theit
Waugh Campaigns for Bird McGuire Questioned Motives
Rev B J Waugh campaigns for Bird McGuire a dyed in the wool standpatter. The author notes Waugh would have faced McGuire had he won the democratic nomination for congress and suggests Waugh seeks revenge rather than principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Waugh
Bird McGuire
Bull Moose Party
Waugh
Congress
McGuire
Republicans back Wilson in California vote clash
California Republican leaders claim 90 percent will back Wilson. The piece argues Rosevelt could lose the state to the Democrats as Teddy Roosevelt’s influence fades, while noting B J Waugh’s Bull Moose speech and criticisms of party leaders and motives amid fundraising and preaching conflicts.
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California
Wilson
Rosevelt
Kansas City Journal
Court House
B. J. Waugh
Roosevelt
Congress
Teddy
Waugh
Methodist Church
White House
Taft
Trade at home Principle praised by The News in Pontotoc
The News emphasizes the trade at home principle and extols Ada merchants for Pontotoc residents. It highlights local merchants offering benefits to the community and encourages shoppers to support local businesses.
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Pontotoc
Ada
Printing Wars and a Reader's Comeback
The piece riffs on price cutting by rivals in distant towns and reflects on stubborn readers who deny a paper yet haunt it later. The author recalls a persistent train passenger who initially mocked the Dallas News but ended up reading it fully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas News
Jim Hogg
Bryan
Joe Bailey
United States
Steel trust money fuels Third Term campaign, Senate study says
Senate investigators find steel trust backing behind the Third Term campaign. Morgan gave $100,000 in 1904, with Frick Perkins and Flinn contributing heavily. Flinn Perkins Hanna and Munsey, major steel stockholders, funded the primary race, supporting a strong showing at the Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee
Steel Trust
Morgan
Frick
Perkins
Flinn
Pittsburg
Hanna
Munsey
Chicago
Hit Dog Howls Over Editorial Fireworks In Encampment
The socialist orators at the encampment attacked a recent paper editorial about a Holdenville murder and the suicide of the perpetrator. The piece claims these leaders profit by stoking hatred among their followers as they fear real work and likens them to Ephesian idol makers.
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Versmiths
Diana
Texarkana
Ada
Humrids
Pontotoc County
Holdenville
Gallagher
Ephesus
Guardianship Real Estate Sale Notice in Pontotoc OK
The guardian for Even and Hamilton Watters minors will privately sell 4 9 interest in sections 20 9 9 4N 8E and 9 4N 8E in Pontotoc County Oklahoma after October 26 1912 at Ada by court confirmed sale. Cash upon confirmation. notices filed with county court or delivered to the guardian at Steedman Oklahoma. Dated October 9 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Base
Meridian
Ada
Oklahoma
J. F. Winters
Guardian
Pontotoc County
State of
Even Watters
Hamilton Watters
Towit
Steedman
N. Davis
Garnishment Order Issued in Ada Township Case
J H Immationey sues J L Person in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Justice H J Brown issues garnishment for 60 dollars against funds in State Bank of Stonewall. Hearing set for October 30, 1912. Attest H J Brown Justice of the Peace. First published Oct 10 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Person
H. J. Brown
Justice of the Peace
B. Sanders
Alty
Plaintiff
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Pontotoc County
Notice of sale of real estate by guardian of Walter B Winters a minor in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Sale will be private to the highest bidder after October 26 1912 at 10 a m Ada Oklahoma. Property described as the east half of the southeast…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc ‘County
Oklahoma
W. T. Cox
Clerk District Court
C. F. Green
Walter B. Winters
County of Pontotoc
State of
Ada
Pontotoc County
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Weaver-Masonic Block
12Th
Broadway Streets
Otis
Weaver
Byron Norrell
B. Yeager
Eee
Sec
Treas
ADA Weekly News
The
Fech
D. Pres
Lee Daggs, V. Pres
C.tangel
Sec’y-Treas
Pootic C County Abstract CO. (Inc
First National
Ebey & Harrison Bros
Aetna Insurance Company of
Hartford
Conn
Rollow Bldg
Ada, Okla
State OF Oklahoma
Pontotot County
Robt
F. Wilborne
American Trust Co
W. JC. Kandt
Mann Lawrence
John S. McCoole
Francis
Gollmar Bros
J. H. Immationey
Herr Dressbocks
Marguerite Dressbock
Arand
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