The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-11-05
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AS the voters OF Oklahoma become
better acquainted with the nominees
of the Dmocratic parts. me men who
are making the race for state Off
ices on the platform of Jefferson, they
see more clearly the kind of men who
are leading Democracy to the fore
ground in the new state.
Each Democratic candidate as view.
ed by the voter appeals to the man
who is to cast his ballot, as clean,
capable honest and courageous citi
zen. who has offered his services to
the state and party and he recogniz-
es that they have offered services
worthy of hire IN any business.
The men who are to represent De-
mocracy in the election on the 9Th
OF Novmber are more or less known
over the entire state. Their achieve
mnts since statehood was granted Ok
lajhoma are known to those who have
kept posted on public questions Al
short sketch Of their doings in Ok
lahoma and of their life is given be-
low.
They ere capable, Read, think and
vote for the best interests OF Okla
homa and its citizenship, @a
Lee Cruce, OF Ardmore, Democratic
candidate for governor; clean, cap
able and courageous.
J. ]. McAlester, of McAlester, mem
her corporation commission, candi-
date for lieutenant governor, has
made good. A pioneer, business
man and public servant who has
served faithfully
Ben Harrison, of Calvin, candidate
sor secretary of state, an Indian, and
prominent, although a young man.
Member constitutional convention.
member First and Second legisla-
lures. honest. fearless and capable. A
promising career In before him.
Charles West, of Enid, incumbent
Of the attorney generals Office. can
didate for reelection on the Demo
cratic ticket, and president of the
attornely Generals association Of the
United States Caarles West has
made himself place IN the minds
Of the people of Oklahoma.
Jesse j. Dunn OF Alya, chief justice
of the supreme court. prominent and
one of the best known Democrats of
the state. originator or the platform
on which over 100 Democrats were
elected to the constitutional conyen
ton of Oklahoma. and candidate for
reelection TO the supreme bench
Judge Dunn has received his reward.
of talent improved, Of indulgence, of
patience and of struggle
James X Armstrong OF Hugo, at
torney. Judge, candidate for justice
of the criminal court of appeals. Is
one Of the best known criminal law
Iyers In the state. besides being one
of the most popular judges on the
bench and has made an honorable
and creditable record. while serving
ae district Judge of the Sixth judicial
district, to watch position he was ap-
pointed
Mathew ]. Kane. OF Kingnsher.
Nominated ustiee of The supreme
court without opposition at the re-
cent primaries after having served
as Chief Justice of that court since
statehood, holds clear. elem record
on the bench, has a knowledge of
law undisputable, and is good man
in the right place
Henry NJ. Furman of Ada. promi-
nent Mason. iurist, attorney and orat-
or, has brought TO the bench both
dignity and learning. Judge Furman
served as justice criminal court of
appeals and is u candidate for re-
election. He has risen from ox-driv-
er TO Judge and TO a place in the
hearts OF the people of the state.
Thomas II. Doyle, candidate to sue
coed himself as Justice criminal
court of appeals, has made a record
OF which all may be proud. OF him
the Oklahoma Law Journal says: He
is concededly able, fair and upright.
and deserves to he continued in mis-
present position. Possessed of a
keen, discerning mind. of untiring in
dustry and a high sense OF Justice.
II his work as a Judge has been of high
character. His profound knowledge
of law. his experience ON the bench,
his innate love of justice and the
services he has rendered, eminently
entitle him to reelection
Robert Dunlop. of Newkirk, candi-
date for state treasurer, is a farmer
and a business man, and last but not
least he is a Seotchman. He was a
candidate for the same Office imme-
diately after statehood, but was de-
featei for the nomination by 100
votes In the August primaries he
was nominated. and there is no doubt
of his election.
Leo Meyer OF Sayre, bears the dis
tInction of having been selected by
Inc state central committee to run
ON the ticket as state auditor follow
ing the demise of Bill Cross, who died
Immediately after his nomination.
Meyer is a cotton man, IA business
man and a good public servant.
/ Giles W Farris. OF Mangum, print.
er. editor, business man and candi-
date for the office of state printer,
brings TO the Office experience the
worth of which cannot be Judged Mr.
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