Oklahoma Democrats defy critics in state convention
The Oklahoma Democratic state convention in Oklahoma City featured Governor Cruce as a central figure, supporting John Doolin for national committeeman amid protests against coercion. The piece argues for continued Democratic control to avoid tax hikes and favors maintaining federal Indian agency support for eastern Oklahoma's full-blood communities, highlighting Major Casey as a trusted Vinita agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Cruce
Oklahoma City
John Doolin
Williams
Supreme Court
Doolin
Okehoma
Interior Department
Indiana
Major Casey
Vinita
Water rate reform urged by Vinita residents
Friday message calls for lower water rates to promote better homes gardens and trees across the city. It argues water should be affordable for every resident and suggests initiating a concerted movement in Vinita before warm weather to reduce costs while noting political tensions and a misstep by Governor Cruce affecting an national committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
The Great Campaign Parody by Walt Mason
A satirical poem on election fever and Christmas shopping fatigue. The speaker mocks voters and politicians alike, saying the nation debates grand plans while people indulge in loans and consumer keeps. The tone is witty and critical of political theater and lasting promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thik
Jeer
Bob
Billy
White House
Loan Association
Walt Mason
The Dawn of a New Era in Oklahoma Politics
A lengthy Oklahoma City convention framed as a political revelation, endorsing Governor Crace and Lee Cruce while highlighting a shift toward populist rule. It notes delegates holding balance power, Gore and Ferris on the Baltimore delegation, and praising Crace’s independence in governance. An aside extols Roosevelt as an all around man in the Kansas City Journal.
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Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Oklahoma
Oklshoma
Commonwealth
Lee Crnee
Oklahoma City
Capes Anil
Wgother
Oklahor
Baltimore
Gore
Wilson
Scott Ferris
Lawton
Crace
Roosevelt
Altaye
Presen
Harriman
Gompers
San Juan Hill
South
Brownsville
Lincoln
Frank
Washington
Civil Service
Royal Equipage
Cary
Hoowevelt
Taft
Kansas
New York
Bryan
la Follette
Kansas City Journal
Political notes on Oklahoma party dynamics and Furman speech
The article surveys Oklahoma Democratic tension at the state convention with Owen's camp gaining ground against Haskell and Wilson. It notes Furman’s illness yet future call for reform, Gardiner Snyder’s Justice vs Technicality in Collier’s, and a failed endorsement ploy by the ex governor aimed at bolstering his senatorial bid, thwarted by Owen supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Furman
Illnees
Carl Snyder
Collier's
Justice Furman
Haskell
Democrats of
Oklahoma
Hone
Owen
Oklahoma the land of opportunity and political unrest
Oklahoma is praised as a land of opportunity with rich resources from oil to granite and fruits to cotton. Senator Owen extols its climate, industry, and people while critiquing the party convention system for thwarting voter will, urging primary adoption as a better path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Mississippi Valley
Union
Dewey
Ada
United States
Robert N. Owen
Oklahoma Magazine
Oklahoma Primaries Put in Motion for President Voters
In Oklahoma the push for a presidential primary gains momentum as the state advances its system for gauging the popular will. The Democratic state convention, held in the city last week, reflected the public sentiment, with Wilson clearly dominant at the time delegates were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Mike
Wilson
Wilson Favored by Southern Leaders In Democratic Race
Washington reports from conferences with southern senators outline support for Woodrow Wilson as the best Democratic nominee. They warn against Bryan Harmon and propose Clark only if allied with Wilson. Several states signal Wilson backing and cautious opposition to Clark, Underwood, or uncommitted delegates.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Philadelphia Record
Congress
Wilson
William J. Bryan
Harmon
Rehhulee
Wall Street
Ohio
Clerk
Leid
Watson and
Chilton
West Virginia
Martin and Swanson
Lof Virginia
Simmons
North Carolina
Taylor
Tennessee
Fletcher and Bryan
Florida
Thornton
Mississippi
Halley
Texas
Clarke
Arkansas
Martin
Virginia
Overman
Lake Lea
Culbernon
Fils
Bailey
New Jersey
Louisiana
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
Clark
Culberson
Senate Democrats
State Committee On
Republican Party
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Bryan
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore
New York ‘Sun
United States
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Judson Harmon
Oklahoma Common School Diplomas and Outstate Attendance
Oklahoma City, Feb 27. In the past year 3725 common school diplomas were issued by the state superintendent to students ready for high school. County totals include Lincoln 205, Comanche 167, Kay 130, Custer 119, Blaine 117, Alfalfa and Pittsburg 115, Caddo 110. State has 10,850 teachers with varying salaries by certified grade. Of 500 college presidents surveyed, 452 Oklahoma students study out of state, led by Chicago University 25, Missouri 26, Arkansas 21, Ann Arbor 18, Baker 16, Illinois 18, Yale and Wisconsin 6 each. The trend suggests increased future county reporting.
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Oklahoma City
Lincoln
Comanche
Kay
Custer
Blaine
Alfalfa
Pittsburg
Caddo
Oklahoma
Illinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Texas
Chicago University
Missouri University
Arkansas University
Ann Arbor
Baker University
Illinois University
Yale
Wisconsin University
For Sale Cheap Fence Posts
For sale cheap fence posts offered by R. J. Wright at Sanders-Wright store. Also open to trade for hogs or cattle. Enroll for spring and summer terms at Northeastern State Normal Tahlequah Oklahoma. Spring term opens March 4. Illustrated bulletin available on request.
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R. J. Wright
Sanders-Wright Store
Northeastern State Normal
Tahlequah
Oklo
Illustrated
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Che Weekly Chieftain
Oh. M. Marrs
Craig County
Canvestion
Gdn
Euacty
Democratic Persuasen
Oklzorina City
Woodmy Wilson
Oxladerstow
Cetefiain
Vinita ix
State Board
Mmit
Tve
Democratic Party
Wis and
Grier
Croce
Ational Comiteema
Mussages
Ship of State
Land
Opportunity
The
Oklahoman
Popr
Woods County
Coun
Wilson, and the Ccedentials Committee
Senators
Oklahoma Common Schools
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