Ada Honors Furman and Carter at 25000 Club Reception
Ada hosts a public reception in the 25000 Club rooms for Judge Henry M. Furman and Congressman Charlie D. Carter. Col. E. H. Lucas presides with Miss Gertie Thompson’s singing as hundreds attend. Furman emphasizes home support and Carter lauds Ada, with remarks from Tom D. McKeown and C. H. Ennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Lucas
Ada
Chas. D. Carter
Congress
Henry M. Furman
Criminal Court of Appeals of
Oklahoma
Judge Furman
Charlie Carter
Ardmore
Club
Col. Geo. Thompson
Democratic
Lucas
Furman
Carter
Welty
Bis ‘Yeow
Tom D. McKeown
C. H. Ennis
Miss McGee
Texas
Carter Addresses Ada crowd on land issues and politics
Congressman Carter spoke for about ninety minutes at Ada filling every seat. He backed sale of mineral lands to settlers and streams of land taxation, faulted Republican finance and currency bills, and urged duty to pay taxes. He critiqued Wall Street influence and praised reform of tariff policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
J. W. Bolen
W. H. Ebey
Bryan-Kern Club
Ada
Congress
Oklahoma
Republican Party
Cleveland
Wall Street
Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Cannon
Johan Dalzell
Tariff Measures and Political Predicti ons
The text notes tariff measures accepted by the Republican Congress and the speaker’s praise for the Democratic leader, predicting his November success. It also advertises kidney tonic Pincules with a $1 trial and claims of rapid relief, plus school books and supplies from Gwin Mays company and Oklahoma Book Company for the upcoming school term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Congress
Gwin-Mays & Co
Oklahoma Book Company
Bargains At School Supplies Store Ad
Bargains on pencils 2 for 5c 3 for 5c and 5 for 5c. Composition books 5c and 10c. Ink brand Carters and Stanfords 5c a bottle. School headquarters promotes a larger purchase this year with wide selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carters
Stanfords
Tragic Coasting Crash Kills 8 Year Old in OK City
Carlton McConnell eight year old son of R N McConnell was killed when he coasted into an automobile. George Stone twelve son of G B Stone, chamber of commerce president, was severely injured and unconscious in hospital after the collision. William Harah drove the car involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Carlton McConnell
R. N. McConnell
George Stone
G. B. Stone
Chamber of Commerce
William Harah
Young Stone
Sure Enough Knocker Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad
J C Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina says Bucklen arnica salve knocked out a bad leg ulcer after one summer and left no scar. Guaranteed for piles sores burns etc. 26 cents at F Z Holley and G M Ramsey drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Goodwin
Reidsville
N. C
Fatal Train Wreck Near De Queen Ark
A northbound Kansas City Southern freight wrecked near De Queen Arkansas as six cars toppled down a steep embankment. One brakeman and two unidentified men were killed. Rail spreading caused the delay of traffic for hours. One body recovered, another remains buried beneath wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Tex
Kansas City Southern
de Queen
Ark
Man and wife battle sheriff posse in Ozarks feud
In the Missouri Ozarks near Prestonia a four hour siege ends with John Roberts and his wife dying from bullet wounds after defending their cabin from Sheriff Mooney and six deputies. Kessinger feud sparked the violence. Kessinger was killed earlier. Three posse members are wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Palms
Ozarks
Prestonia
Missouri
John Roberts
Roberts
Kessinger
Courts of Justice
Mooney
Roberts Cabin
Bryan offers mascot mule as prize for party vote gains
William J. Bryan proposes giving Minnesota Agricultural Society’s mascot mule to the county with the largest percentage increase in Democratic electors over the three election averages. The plan asks the winning precinct to grant the mule to the top contributing Democrat. The letter asks announcing the plan to mobilize Democratic votes. Also notes Arkansas anti liquor push and tallying votes in Little Rock with fraud prosecutions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William J. Bryan
Agricultural Society of Minnesota
Norman E. Mack
West Point and Annapolis appointments honor two young cadets
Senator Gore announced Samuel Houston of Woodward and Henry Watterson Jr. of Sterling as cadets to West Point and Annapolis. Houston, grandson of General Sam Houston, and Watterson Jr., grandson of Henry Watterson, are praised for their military aims and community reputations. The grandfathers’ fame is noted, but the selections rested on the individuals’ merit.
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Lawton
Okla
Texas
Thomas P. Gore
Samuel Houston
Woodward
Henry Watterson, Jr
Sterling
West Point
Annapolis
Young Houston
Temple Houston
Oklahoma
Sam Houston
Tennessee
Old Mexico
Texas Republic
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Courier Journal
National Democratic Organization
Bailey Replies To Hearst On Standard Oil Ties
News dispatch reports Senator Bailey denying any ties to Standard Oil. He states a Sibley letter refutes accusations of industry favoritism and asserts he never consortium with Archbold. Hearst’s Oklahoma visit ties into a broader Democratic tour. Governor Haskell speaks in Chicago that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Gainesville
Tex
Senator Bailey
Mr. Hearst
Memphis
Sibley
Hearst
Standard Oil Company
Archbold
Hearstow
Federation of Labor
Haskell
Bryan
Oklahoma
National Democratic Committee
Gov
Jefferson Club
Chicago
Let the People Rule Appeal for Bryan and Kern Campaigns
A Democratic National Committee appeal titled Let the People Rule promotes Bryan and Kern campaigns urging support and fundraising for the party ticket. The document outlines fundraising goals, party unity messages, and call to action for donors and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Kern
Democratic National
People must pay campaign expenses and rule themselves
The text argues against tainted money and favors the people paying for the campaign. It quotes Bryan’s stance Let the People Rule and warns trusts bearing gifts. It urges contributions to the Democratic National Committee via Ada banks and promises color acknowledgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
White House
Kern
Promobitionists Charge Fraud in Little Rock Election
E A Tabor of the Arkansas Anti Saloon League says fraud charges will be filed in Little Rock after a Monday vote. He claims a mass of evidence exists and an investigation will start to seek a change in the declared result amid a heated anti alcohol campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Arkansas
Ark
E. A Tabor
Arkansas Anti-Saloon League
Tabor
Haskell Challenges Hearst In Oklahoma Speaking Dates
Gov. C N Haskell reportedly challenges William Randolph Hearst to share time on Hearsts Oklahoma City appearance September 26. Organizers of the independence party will be asked to defend statements about Haskell and the Citizens Alliance. Hearst and Hisgen planned Guthrie September 24 with Oklahoma City September 25 and a third speech in McAlester or Muskogee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
C. N. Haskell
William Randolph Hearst
Oklahoma City
Independence Party
Haskell
Citizens’ Alliance
Hearst
Mr. Hisgen
Independence
McAlester
Muskogee
Remittance Coupon for Democratic National Campaign Fund 1908
A damaged fragment requests sending a contribution to the Democratic National Campaign Fund for 1908. It instructs to mail a check or money order with the contributor’s name and address and to enclose the amount in dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic National Campaign Fund
Early 20th Century Liver Pill Ad Claims Cleansing Effects
An OCR snippet advertises rings and liver pills to relieve bilious headaches and muddy complexion. It references seasonal or health claims and suggests a liver cleanse, with garbled text implying product benefits.
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Furman and Carter
Gertie Thompson
Charlie D. Carter
Henry M. Farm
Five Civilized Tribes
Pontotoc County
Pontotoc
Homa
Court of Criminal Appeals
China Hall
Ade
S. M. Shaw
Prop
Trick Mule
Democratic National Committee
M. C. Wetmore
National Finance Committee
Treas
National Campaign Fund
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