Oklahoma Democrats claim big win in first state election
Reports from Oklahoma City on September 17 and 18 show Democratic leaders predicting Governor Haskell will win by 30,000 to 40,000 votes, the constitution ratified by around 100,000 to 200,000, and prohibition carried by about 25,000. Counts from counties like Oklahoma, Garfield, and Logan support strong Democratic gains while Republicans caution on a few districts.
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Box Car Stench Sparks Pursuit On Frisco Siding
City Marshal Couch leads a posse after a deadly box car incident near the Frisco siding by the compress. A station messenger reported a foul odor from the car and a dead man found inside wearing old shoes.
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Election chaos in Okemah county sparks party shift
W S Thompson of Ada reports eleven black residents in Okfuskee seized a polling place hindering officials. A tiny justice township yielded 400 votes all Republican against the constitution, changing the county’s result to Republican, yet without them the county would be Democratic by 250.
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Pontotoc County Votes Show Strong Prohibition Support
Heavy turnout in Pontotoc county led to an all night count with 26 boxes reporting 2800 votes and a statewide prohibition majority likely. Ada totals show Democrats winning county offices while prohibition gains accumulate across towns. Local officials note ongoing tabulation and anticipate full county results within 24 hours.
Prohibition Victory Parade Headlines Pontotoc Campaign
In Pontotoc and across the state prohibitionists claim a sweeping victory amid a vigorous campaign. A mass parade of hundreds of schoolchildren and women opened a final meeting headlined by Hon Charles Dial.
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Senator Platt Remarks on Theories at Manhattan Beach
Senator Platt sat on a hotel porch at Manhattan Beach and condemned political theories and theorists as prone to error. He warned against theorists who go mad over their ideas while gazing at the sea, noting how objection to a theory has been disposed of. The piece also hints at gossip about a pork packing heir in Omaha and a new baby in a young family.
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Ada Elects Prohibition Support Amid Statehood Notes
The Ada democracy moves to Ross after statehood proclamation. Lula votes 36 for prohibition, Bebee 76 for, and 20 against. wets and drys tie 76 to 76 at Allen. The News supported statewide prohibition while others opposed the Oklahoma charter of liberty.
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