Great Soldier Surrenders as Grant Dies in New York
Reports from the Buckingham Hotel in New York announce the sudden death of General Frederick D. Grant at midnight April 11 due to heart failure after a brief illness. Ambulance, medical staff, and Mrs. Grant were at hand. doctors Abbey and Dench stated he died quietly with diabetes and digestive disturbances noted as contributing factors. The city reacted with shock as news spread through hotel and newspaper offices.
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New York
Grant
Frederick Grant
Markingham
Hin Father
General Grant
Buck Ingham
Welock
Albey
Calla
Fifth Avenue
Post Office Overhaul urged after Civil War revenue rise
The Chieftain reports the Post Office Department needs reform under Postmaster General Hitch cork. Postwar revenue grew from 14.57 million to 297.05 million, with per capita revenue rising from 42 cents in 1955 to $2.53 now. The one cent rate for second class matter, newspapers, and magazines began in 1886, boosting circulation and later revenues.
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Hitchcock
Post Office
Samuel
House
Senate
Congress
Uncle Sam
Post Office Department
Iy Wilfieid Jones Speela
Washington, D. C
Hitchcork
Bus Hess Syntetit
Post Offce
State Examiner Praises Masterson in Vinita Schools
Oklahoma state examiner A C Parsons lauds Vinita Superintendent W G Masterson as among the best in the state noting strong school spirit, capable faculty, and courses meeting state standards. The Rural Route 4 project to start June 1 will serve 25 miles southwest of the city, aiding Vinita’s growth.
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A. C. Parsons
Oklahoma
Our City
W. G. Masterson
Vinita
Masterson
Alga
Arem
West Vicita
State Board of Education
Vinite
Wallen
Polish American support for Wilson endorsed by Polish bishop
Washington April 12 Rev Paul Rhode the sole Polish bishop in the United States has endorsed Governor Woodrow Wilson for president on behalf of Polish Americans citizens in the U S His statement defends Wilson's History of the American People and his Polish roots His signing reads Paul Rhode Only a few Democratic county conventions in Arkansas instructed delegates while Wisconsin results show Wilson carried most districts and counties including Milwaukee and a Polish ward in Milwaukee.
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Washington, D. C
Paul Rhode
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Rhode
Chicago
Wilson
Wisconsin
Arkansas
John J. Crockett
Little Rock
Frank B Schutz
Democratic State Committee
Milwaukee County
Agee Orndoff Wedding in Missouri May Be in Colorado
At the bride’s mother’s home Mrs Josephine Agee Miss Vera Margaret Agee and Mr Blaine Orndoff wed April 11 1912 at 8 o’clock Rev Roper officiating Only close relatives attended with Miss Louise Kibler of Marshall Mo a schoolmate of the bride The bride daughter of Mrs Josephine Agee is a former Bluejacket teacher The groom is a well known young man They plan to make their future home in Colorado.
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Josephine Agee
Vera Margaret Agee
Blaine Orndoff
Roper
Louise Kibler
Marshall, Mo
Bluejacket
Colorado
No Burglary Conviction In Liquor Theft Case
Guthiely Oklahoma April 12 A district court jury acquitted George Windsor of breaking into a wedding party venue and stealing twenty four quarts of whisky and fourteen bottles of beer. The trial declared it not burglary under Oklahoma law where no property rights exist in liquor held for sale.
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Guthiely
Okla
Oklahoma
George Windsor
Insufficient appropriation ends livestock inspections
Oklahoma City officials announce that fourteen state board of agriculture livestock inspectors will be taken off duty April 30 due to lack of funding for the fiscal year ending June 20. Inspection work will resume July 1 when the new fiscal year begins, despite $10,000 remaining in the prior appropriation.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Agriculture
The Weekly Chieftain price for year ending sale
A brief notice indicates The Weekly Chieftain is offered for fifty cents for the rest of the year, conveying a promotional or subscription opportunity readable in the period newspaper tone. The item emphasizes price and duration with local pricing language.
Virginia Democrats back Woodrow Wilson for president
Washington April 1 Special confirms Governor Woodrow Wilson is the Democrats’ overwhelming choice in Virginia. Richard E. Byrd, speaker of the Virginia House, leading the campaign, asserts Virginians favor Wilson for his reform approach, clear grasp of major issues, and potential to unite reformers and independents against Taft.
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Washington, D. C
Wodrow Wilson
Virginia
Richard E. Byrd
Virginia House of Representatives
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Byrd
Staur
Ike Roosevelt
New Jersey
United States
Taft
Hutchinson 15 Made Local Industrial Agent
W H Hutchinson, long time Frisco station agent, is appointed local industrial agent to spur up building in Hutchinson and area. He aims to work with merchants and farmers, has earned trust, and will be closely involved with business leaders in town. The change signals expanded duties and closer contact with local commerce. A notice from Levindale Lead and Zinc Mining Co. sets the annual stockholders meeting for May 6 1912 to elect directors and address other business. Alfred A Smith secretary.
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W. H. Hutchinson
Frisco
Hutchinson
Hutchingon
Levindale Lead & Zinc Mining Co
Halsell Building
Vinita
Okla
Welock Am
Alfred A. Smith
Weekly Chieftain Offer Ends January 1913 Tet Sale
The Weekly Chieftain is offered at 50 cents through January 1913. This brief notice announces a periodical price reduction and encourages readers to renew or subscribe before the deadline.
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Chieftain
Life Versus Death Bread by a Health Advocate
A physician recounts switching from yeast bread to “life bread” made by toasting whole wheat grains in a pan. He claims yeast bread is harmful and linked to disease, while life bread, baked by popping grains, is nutritious, delicious, and better for health, though loaves are small.
Alsatian Peasant Votes Under German Ballot Box Taboos
A German official in Alsace presided over an election where a peasant chose the German ballot over the pro French candidate Kable Holet. He declared the German ticket preferable and kept it close, while discarding the other, voting for Kable Holet in the box.
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Alsace
France
Kable
Tle
Stones of Welsh site in New England cemeteries endure
Early memorials in America show fine English carving, contrasting with later stones. In a Massachusetts yard, mid eighteenth century stones are sealed and partly illegible, yet the oldest dated 1684 remains legible after two centuries. The enduring quality reflects skilled workmanship across generations.
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New England
Umlerica
Mass
Auto Takes Long Jump Over Damaged Roadway
A Sydney West resident's auto surmounted a 10 foot ditch with ease as workmen remove a culvert nearby. The car landed on the opposite side with tires burst front doors bent and axles strained though the chauffeur and inmates escaped unharmed after a jolt that shook them.
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Sydney
Feld
Bee Keeping for Women in the Sunshine
A Farmer's Wife writer extols beekeeping as a fitting and profitable pursuit for women highlighting the health happiness and joy of outdoor life. She argues bees offer steady pollen and nectar yields and compare favorably with other farm or garden income, making beekeeping a premier woman’s job for pleasure or profit.
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State Examiner
Amerigans
Agee-Orndoff
Oklahoma Live Stock Inspection
Robt. L. Scott Seeds
Clark & Roberts
Wilson St
D. C. Heidtman
Vinita, Okla
Fowler
C. H. Murray
S. Smith St. Vinita
Louis Bagby
C. S. Neer Offic
Bea
Drs. Bagby & Neer
First National Bank
Theo
D. B. Frear
R. L. Mitchell Cowan
F. L. Marney
Webb Bros
Okio
W. Day
Empire Block
F. L. Hughson
W. Delaware
Winner Drug Store
W. B. Crawford
William Sherwood
Vernon d'Arnalle
Barrett-Buffington Building
E. M. Henderson
E. A. Stubblefield
D. M
Scott Building
Farm and City Loans
Parker - Wise Company
Vinita Creamery Co
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