Tonkawa Chieftain. (Tonkawa, Okla.), Vol. 7, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, November 11, 1910 Page: 1 of 8
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TONKAWA CHIEFTAIN.
VOL. VII. NO. 22
#1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
TONKAWA. KAY COUNTY, OKLAHOMA,
1KIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1910
A BIG VICTORY FOR DEMOCRATS
Next House of Representatives will be Demo-
cratic, and democrats elect governors for
Okla., N. Y., Iowa, Mass., N. J., and Ohio.
CRUCE MAJORITY, 35,000; “WETS” DEFEATED
KAY COUNTY ENDORSES DEMOCRATIC OFFICERS
IN KAY COUNTY
The following are the choice of
Kay county voters:
County Judge, Claude Duval, dem.
County Attorney, B. C. Wieck, rep.
Sheriff, Paul Mead, rep.
Treasurer, H. M. Zeigler, dem.
Register of Deeds, E. C. Denton, dem
District Clerk, Fred Groshong, Rep
County Clerk, W. E. Shinn, Dem.
County Supt., E. A. Duke, Dem.
County Surveyor, J. S. Clark, Dem.
Commissioners, H. B. Scott and L
J. Burkhalter, Rep., L. A. Cann, Dem.
For the office of State Representa
tives, Clark, rep., and Williams, dem.
were elected.
It is believed that Bowles, dem., was
re-elected district judge.
IN OKLAHOMA
There appears to be no doubt that James S, Davenport of Vinita,
democrat, defeated C. E. Creager, republican incumbent, of Musko-
gee in the Third district. Returns were incomplete from the north-
west and the result in the Second district, was in doubt early this
morning, with the reports favoring E. L. Fulton of Oklahoma City.
D. T. Morgan of Woodward, republican incumbent, claims to have
been re-elected. N. E. McNeil of Pawnee, democrat, made an excel-
lent showing in the First district and the result is in doubt with
the odds favoring McGuire. Both Carter of the Fourth and Feriss
of the Fifth, democrats, were re-elected by large majorities.
Because of a heavy rural vote, the proposed local option amend-
ment to the constitution was defeated by a majority that will approx-
imate 15,000. In such counties as Muskogee, Tulsa and Washington,
where a heavy city vote in favor wf the measure was expected to
easily overcome the rural vote there is not far from an even break,
while in rural sections all over the state, particularly on the western
side, voted heavily against the bill. In some counties, for instance
I Greer, it is estimated that 95 per cent of the electors voted.
Insufficient figures were obtained on which to forecast the result
of the vote on the proposed woman’s suffrage amendment to the con-
stitution, but meager returns indicate that there was a heavy vote
against it. The proposed amendment to the constitution affecting
railroads, the New Jerusalem bill, the school tax ditribution bill prob
ably were defeated. A conservative guess can not be wagered on
the referendum of the election law.
A heavy vote was cast in everv county. With the ratio of the
strength of the democratic and republicans two years ago as a basis,
the forty-two counties reporting indicate that the total democratic
vote cast was 144,000, and the total republican vote 114,000. This
is an increase of 22,000 over the democratic vote of 1908 and an in-
crease of about 4,000 over the republican vote of that year Insuffi-
cient returns on the socialist vote prevent a reliable estimate of the
strength of that party. The vote for Cruce, however, in some of the
strong socialist counties indicates that that party lost several thous-
and votes in the two years.
On the 350 precincts reporting there was an average of seventy-
two votes for Cruce and twenty-nine for McNeal. Should the ratio
be maintained throughout the state it would give Cruce a lead of
75,000. That figure probably is too high, however.
With the exception of trouble that occurred in Pittsburg and Mus-
kogee counties, resulting from the determination of the election offi-
cials to enforce the law in accordance with the demands of the state
statute, no difficulties of consequence were encountered, so far as
as last night’s reports indicate. Probably not more than 8,000
negroes were qualified to vote.
IN OTHER STATES
Democrats throughout the nation found great delight
in the indicated results of the elections, with indications
that they have captured a majority oi the House of Rep-
resentatives.
In Oklahoma the regime continues in power by the in-
dicated election of Lee Cruce as governor. Among the
Oklahoma congressman, Bird McGuire of the first dis-
trict is the only Republican whose election is not dis-
puted. Dick T. Morgan is closely contested by C. E.
Creager.
In the liquor battles, Oklahoma remains prohibition
having defeated the local option amendment. The big
brewery interests which have been fighting for life in the
Missouri campaign have saved the day with a resound-
ing rebuke to prohibition. In Nebraska, where the
county option was an issue, Dahlman is the indicated
Democratic governor with a “wet” victory.
The election of Lee Cruce of Ardmore as the second
governor of the state of Oklahoma by a plurality of 35,-
000 was indicated in the complete returns received by
The Oklahoman last night from 350 precincts in forty-
two counties. The returns were well distributed as to
location of counties and their political complexion, both
Logan and Carter counties, at the homes of McNeal and
Cruce respectively being concluded. The entire demo-
cratic state ticket was elected by pluralities approximat-
ing that received by Cruce,
Democrats also appear to have won signal victories in
at least hall a dozen states by electing their governors.
In New York they find especial jubilation in the victory
of Dix, where Roosevelt’s activities for Simpson were in
vain.
Eugene N. Foss, the reciprocity advocate, has triumph-
ed over Gov. Draper, the mill machinery Republican of
Massachusetts; Ohio has given Gov. Harmon re-elect-
ion with an increased Democratic majority; Woodrow
Wilson, president of Princeton college becomes gover-
nor of New Jersey; and in Connecticut, Judge Baldwin
appears to have added to the Democratic landslides.
Gov. Stubbs by a widespread revolt by stand-pat Re-
publicans is indicated to have received only a small ma-
jority.
Judson Harmon. Democrat, was re-elected governor of Ohio by a
largely increased plurality, according to returns from about 250 pre-
cincts of the 4,526 in the state.
Even the approximate figures are still in doubt, owing to a consid-
erable switch in various districts of the state. Two years ago he
was elected by 19,372. In 15 Cleveland precincts Harmon shows a
gain of 14 votes to a precinct, partly overbalancing the Republican
gam of 30 to a precinct in Cincinnati. The complexion of the elect-
lion is still in doubt, but indications arc it will be close,
The rural districts are showing large Democratic gains.
Returns at 10 o’clock tonight indicate that John A Dix, Democrat,
has been elected governor of New York over Henry L. Stimson, Re-
publican, by between 55,000 and 65,000 plurality. These figures may
be reduced or increased by returns from up state districts.
New York City gives Dix a plurality of at least 100,000 which more
than offsets the greatly reduced plurality of the Republicans up-
state. Two years ago the greater city gave Chandler for governor
less than 60,000 plurality.
Returns from the election in New Jersey today were slow coming
in tonight but figures obtainable at 10 o’clock indicated the election
of Woodrow Wilson, Democrat, for governor, the only state office to
be filled, by between 10,000 and 20,000 plurality over Vivian M.
Lewis, Republican. Most of the early returns were from Republi-
can strongholds, and while they showed Lewis to be in the lead, a
falling oft in the nominal Republican vote was indicated on which
the Democratic claims for Wilson’s success were based.
Complete returns from the 44 districts where voting machines are
used gave Lewis a plurality of 2,615, while the same districts gave
Governor Fort three years ago the plurality of 5,655. This is a net
loss of 69 to the district for Lewis and at the same ratio, if continued
over the state would easily insure Wilson's election.
Iowa Goes Democratic
Des Moines, la., Nov. 8—Early
indications are that Iowa cities,
containing half the vote, have in-
dulged in a Democratic landslide.
Claude Porter, Democrat, for gov-
ernor, claims his election by 10,-
000, but the Republicans declare
the result is in doubt and that be-
lated county districts will wipe
out Porter’s lead.
The nominal Republican ma-
jority in the state is about 60,000.
Returns from the Ninth Iowa
district show heavy Democratic
gains and indicate that if Con-
gressman Walter I. Smith is elect-
ed it is by greatly reduced major-
ity. Supporters of W. F Cleve-
land, Democrat, are claiming his
election. Smith was elected in
1908 by 4,500 plurality.
Cottage Hill Items.
C. W. Howell and family left Mon-
day for Iowa where they will make
j their future home.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mast spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. M.
Thomas.
Mrs. Truanery has been sick for
; the past week.
Mr. Shrowder is buildiug a new
barn.
Earnest, Eva and Ethel Bird.sull
and sister, Mrs. Harvo Stewart at-
tended a surprise party, Nov. 7, in
honor of their cousin. Miss Tayloo
i of Hramun.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fulton and son,
lams took Sunday dinner with Mr.
and Mrs. Dan VatiVorls.
I he Ladies Aid will meet with
Mrs. II. O. Thomas, Thursday,
Nov. 17.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fuller return-
ed from Kansas Saturday evening.
Owen Items.
M. II. Pali! was in Oklahoma City
on business the past week return-
ing homo Saturday.
Rev. Adams has moved his house-
hold goods to Harr, where he will
hold forth the coming year. May
success attend him iu his new loca-
tion.
Rev I* ush takes the place of liev.
Adams as pastor of the Hiver View
U. B. church at Owens and will
take up his abode at the parsonage
at Owens in the near future.
Mr. and Mrs. M. H. i’ahl made a
business trip to Lumont Monday.
Miss Louisa Grabowsky spent
last week with Miss Elsie Pahl.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kckard and
Uncle Harve Kckard were visitors
at the Kilgore home Sunday.
All our young folks attended the
ball at Eddy, Monday evening.
E. K. and W. A. Youmnu who
have been to Carney on business
the past two weeks roturned home
Saturday.
Gus Lohuian was over from Pock-
ham several days the past week.
Owens has lost her railroad but
you can still get anything from a
hunting license [to a marriage cer-
tificate and the service porformed
while you wait.
Premium*
Have you seen our photograph-
Mr. and Mrs. Birdsell spent Sun- j ic calendar which is given away
| da$ evening with Mr. and Mrs. ('. with every one dozen cabinet
W. Howell. photographs? They make fine
There will lie preaching at the ^nias presents. This offer lasts
aitiver View U. II. church Sunday nttonly until Nov. 20
[it a. in. and 8p. in. [ The Dkrvaok Studio.
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Williams, Carl E. Tonkawa Chieftain. (Tonkawa, Okla.), Vol. 7, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, November 11, 1910, newspaper, November 11, 1910; Tonkawa, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc1170406/m1/1/?q=%22~1%22~1: accessed August 15, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.