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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1910
Page
6
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A flood of Democratic primary candidate announcements for Craig County Oklahoma appears in the Vinita paper. names include THRO. D. BARRAR, H. J. SWARTS, HH. BRIDENHOUR, ON. WILLIAMSON, H. W. C. Shelton, D. BR. STUTSMAN, S. F. PARKS, T. F. NIX, F. M. SMITH, PETE COYNE, W. Le TROTT, CLEM HUDLEENKAMP, L. COUCH, and others. the items announce candidacies for county judge, county attorney, sheriff, registrar of deeds, county clerk, clerk of district court, county commissioner, and representative, all subject to Democratic primaries in 1910.
Oklahoma and neighboring state editorials discuss constitutional repeal and railroad power, urging voters to weigh the ninth article removal. Mentions Guthrie opposition to corporate control, Southwest Traffic Association freight rates, and railroads shaping state governance. Reflections on suffrage, Haskell cases, and gubernatorial race notes punctuate a broad political snapshot.
A reflective piece on the changing lure of fishing from a youth’s carefree days by the brook to aging weariness. The narrator laments the hard work of baiting, long treks to distant creeks, and discomforts of outdoor anglers while recalling brighter, simpler times with a schoolboy friend and crisper, tastier fish.
A Vinita discussion urges deciding ward school needs before spending on buildings. Criticism targets a proposed graduate ed facility on Scraper Street, arguing it should be elsewhere due to distance from Fourth Ward children and proximity to a Catholic school. Local politics swirl aroundReferendum petitions 9 10 11 12 and the Bryan law affects upcoming elections.
Gov Hughes argues corruption is a common enemy needing nonpartisan public crusade. The Guthrie editorial cites Democratic misrule and urges a Republican win to cleanse three years of crooked deals. The piece contrasts thinking workers who rise to top pay with idle overseers, praising brain over brute labor.
Kansas City stock yards report shows high demand and record April prices despite limited cattle supply. Quarantine cattle small, top weekly price $7.95, meal fed cattle from South Texas sold at $7.00. Oklahoma steers $6.65 to $7.40, calves to $7.75, hogs top $9.40 with most sales $9.10 to $8.26, >15,000 head run. Sheep and lambs weaker, clipped wethers up to $7.80, clipped ewes $7.25, Arizona lambs $9.10, goats $3.26 to $5.25.
The White Squaw presented by Miss Della Clarke and a select company at the Albert Theatre last night drew praise for Miss Clarke who portrays Neamata with skill. The drama centers on Neamata a white girl raised among Indians revealing her true lineage and ending with the lovers reconciled as civilization is left behind.
In Craig County Oklahoma the County Court orders a hearing on guardian H T Martin’s petition to sell all or part of the real estate of George M. Martin, a minor. The hearing is set for May 24, 1910 at 1 20 a m in the regular April 1910 term.
Craig County Oklahoma Probate Court orders H T Martin guardian to petition for sale of real estate of Lollie Lee Martin minor. Hearing set for May 1910 at 1 30 pm with publication required for three weeks in a general circulation Cra County newspaper prior to hearing. Judge Thro D B Frban signs order.
In Nowata County Oklahoma a guardianship petition seeks court approval to sell parts of Nora Webber minor’s real estate. Hearing set for May 28 1910 at 10 am with notice by publication in Nowata and Craig Counties newspapers.
Daniel Sanders guardian petitions to sell all or part of Johnie Webber minor’s real estate for necessary or beneficial purposes. Court sets hearing for April 22 1910 and orders three weekly notices in Newnta and Craig counties. Final instruction directs publication of order in general circulation papers.
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