Williams leads Shawnee Democrats in governor bid amid tight races
In Shawnee, Otis Weaver says Judge Williams has strong Democrat support with broad backing across classes. Forecasts say only a cyclone could derail his candidacy as other regions report similar momentum toward Williams despite governor's influence. The vote on abolishing Ben Riley’s job appears doomed due to low signatures and questionable eligibility. Mayor Gaynor’s death in New York City reshapes the independent and fusion vote balance, potentially aiding Tammany in a tighter race.
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Otis Weaver
Judge Williams
Shawnee
Gaynor
New York City
Tammany
Wisdom in a Multitude of Counsel and Political Rumors
The piece notes eleven lawyers defending Harry Thaw and mocks youth’s illusions. It cites Al Jennings disputing heredity in crime and reports Judge R L Williams as leading in the race for the Senate seat. Sidney Sugg struggles to be taken seriously in Gore’s successor contest.
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Harry Thaw
Saturday Evening Post
al Jennings
Sidney Sugg
Senator Gore
Pott County Fair Leader Sees Shawnee Event as Model
The News-Herald notes Shawnee hosts the largest and best Pontotoc County fair to date and urges planning a similar enterprise for 1914 to begin soon.
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The
News-Herald
Patriot Cowboys Threaten Riot Over Mexican Flag Incident
In an Arizona border town patriotic cowboys nearly caused a riot by lassoing and hauling down a Mexican flag raised for independence day. A large posse kept peace while tensions flared. The Shawnee News-Herald carries a "Chicken Notice" signed by police chief C. C. Hawk.
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Arizona
Shawnee News-Herald
C. C. Hawk
Shawnee
Capitol building appropriation signatures near threshold
The Muskogee Times-Democrat notes that almost enough signatures are gathered to refer the capitol building appropriation passed by the legislature. It implies voters in that region may not read the Ada News, which was advised to leave it alone.
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Muskogee
Tennessee Prohibition Push Shifts in Political Tug of War
The article highlights the governor gaining the upper hand in a school book controversy while the lieutenant governor backs contracts with book companies. It notes Patterson's advocacy for enforcing Tennessee prohibition laws and suggests a rift with whisky interests, hinting at revenge as a motive.
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Patterson
Tennessee
Boevernor
Pensioning government employees raises questions
A reader notes the nation bears most of the pension burden and argues if a worker cannot save enough from salary for old age, he should exit government service.
Judge McKeown Might Enter Supreme Bench Race
If Judge Tom D. McKeown decides to run for the supreme bench his opponents will have work to do if anyone knocks the persimmon. The judge is one of Oklahoma’s ablest jurists with broad acquaintance and genial nature. His candidacy has been well received and he is seen as a strong favorite with broad support.
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Tom D. McKeown
Supreme Bench
Oklahoma
Real booster defends Oklahoma loyalty amid border tension
A Madill Times booster argues Oklahoma has more loyal citizens than any state. He says subtracting those unwilling to sacrifice leaves too few to row a skiff across the Red River, framing state pride against criticism.
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Madill Times
Oklahoma
Union
Red River
Ardmore Educator C W Richards Praised for State Job
Several state papers lauded C W Richards Ardmore city schools superintendent as a strong candidate for state superintendent. The Shawnee News-Herald cited his educational achievements and belief he would creditably fill the office with marked ability.
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Supt
C. W. Richards
Ardmore City
Shawnee News-Herald
Richards
Cotton Pickers Wanted Near Francis
Help wanted for picking 500 bales of cotton. Areas 1 to 4 miles north and east of Francis. Contact J. R. Chandler at 1.5 miles north of Francis on EB. road. Worker instructions and location details provided.
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Francis
J. R. Chandler
Local Notes and Arrivals From Center Oklahoma
Allen teachers Orel Busby and G W Giles move. Toney visits Dustin relatives. J F Yeargin and family return from Kansas trip. T W Jones and Nora Boyd wed by Judge Yeargin. P E Doherty becomes M O G station agent. Cotton market up. gin crews busy day and night. Rev J A Kenny plans Missouri visit. Cannon family to California. Protracted Methodist meeting postponed. Deputy Whaley notes Allen dryness. Oil well casing issue. crew shifts derrick and plans third attempt. N S Olive resigns from bank for Cummings and Leonard towns. Mrs E S Denham recovering slowly. Center Ladies Missionary Society sales event October. Readings and songs program. organ auction. Bro Stringer to preach at Center. E B Edmonston in Center. Semper Idem.
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Orel Busby
Allen
Norman
State University
Busy
B. Toney
Dustin
G. W. Giles
McAlester
Justice of the Peace
J. F. Yeargin
Kansas
T. W. Jones
Nora Boyd
Judge Yeargin
P. E. Doherty
Dewar
Mr. Barnes
J. A. Kenny
Missouri
T. H. Cannon
California
Marshal Whaley
Atwood
N. S. Olive
First National Bank
Cummings
Leonard
E. S. Denham
Ladies’ Missionary Society of Center
Bro
Stringer
Wil
Center
E. B. Edmonston
Oklahoma City
Semper Idem
Center Lanham Happenings Chronicle Local Notes
Mrs. Lee and children return from Texas visit. Ada hosts Miss Kersey homecoming. Adney family mourns death of their infant. remains at McAlester. Holiness meeting ends at East Lanham. School reports strong attendance and planned staff changes. Teachers praised. new window shades installed. Locals visit, relocate, and welcome Tom Vaughter's Ada family to Center. Community activity and shop news populate the column.
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Lee
Collie
Texas
Miss Kersey
Ada
Adney
Chester
McAlester
Fletcher Snipe
East Lanham
Saunders
Neva Kinnon
Roff
Parkherst
Doc Sloan
Stratford
Susie Parker
Leona Copeland
Bertha Gaar
Pharoah
Fred Sloan
M. T. Peck
G. R. Lily
Francis
W. W. Manning
Mr. McCary
Leta
Lightning Ridge
Parker
Jess Mann
Jess
Sunday School Growth and Community Notes from Homer
The column reports a thriving Sunday school organized last Sunday with a large crowd and optimism for a successful Sunday school. It notes Rev Cato’s sermon and an afternoon meeting, plus visits by Tom Henry and wife and local residents to relatives. The weather is clear and several local movements and illnesses are mentioned.
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Cato
Leven
Tom Henry
Local News Roundup Highlights Trade, Weather and Movements
Mrs. Ella Pond imports latest milinery stock from St. Louis and makes installations. Will Pool injures finger on road trip. off work. Oil leases rise as land fever grows. Dr Threlkeld to move to farm west of Ada next year. Liz Davis plans move to town for schooling. Farmers busy picking cotton after rain. yield expected higher. New gin satisfies farmers. Dick Jones oversees weights and books. Merchants install fall and winter goods, signaling strong season. Corn mill runs Saturdays. fields look poor. Byars visits daughter Mrs. Geo Latta. Mrs. Latta ill. Mrs H Payne remains sick. Sister Gibson not improving. Mr. Crawford picks cotton for Mr. Maxwell. Latta ill recent days. Steward and wife visit Latta Sunday. Mrs. Cluck visits Mrs. Cobb. boys commended for pluck. News invites reports from other club members.
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Ella Pond
St. Louis
Dr. Threlkeld
Ada
Liz Davis
Dick Jones
Local Church News and Community Visits
Mrs Stewart visited Mrs Pritchett Monday and a large church crowd gathered Sunday. Sister Smith was absent while Bro Payne preached. Young folks enjoyed singing at Portland Park Sunday night and Prof Lowery of Ada is teaching here. Mrs Cluck and Mrs Smith attended Portland Park singing. J W Stewart made a business trip to Lanham. Grandpa Blankenship from near.
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Joe Ring
Ahloso
Roy Robinson
Lowery
Ada
J. W. Stewart
Lanham
Grandpa Blankenship
Two Successful Young Farmers in Pontotoc County
Benton and Leland Scott, sons of T. J. Scott near Ada, used government demonstration methods to grow 30 bushels of corn per acre and a bale of cotton on two acres despite dry weather. The note praises their achievement for the year.
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Pontotoc County
Benton
Leland Scott
T. J. Scott
Ada
Cotton Receipts Hit Over Two Thousand Bales This Week
The county weigher weighed 225 bales Tuesday and nearly as many today. By 2 pm he had 1,996 on record for the day and season totals reached 2,120 bales, far above September 1912 receipts. Prices edged upward with some sales above 13.50 on the street.
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Ben Riley
R. L. Williams
Ramsey Drug CO
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Smith
Oakman
Bessie Cooper
Gibson
Mr. Crawford
Mr. Maxwell
Mrs. Latta
Mr. Steward
Mrs. Pritchett
Mr. Latta
Mrs. Cluck
Mrs. Cobb
Latta
Harris
Norfolk
We Give
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Merchants & Planters State Bank
C. H. Rives
M. R. Chilcutt
M. Hughes
Leo Hughes
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