Governor Urges Pro‑Economy Legislature In Oklahoma
Open letter from Governor Leo Cruce to Democratic voters urges electing lawmakers aligned with administration economy measures. He warns of opposition plans to vetoes and mentions bills to cut taxes, consolidate offices, and halt excess spending. The governor emphasizes voter duty, cross‑party interest, and avoiding personal conflict.
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Oklahoma City
Leo Cruce Sks
Oklahoma
Democratic Party of
Oklahoma public affairs clash over governor's policies
The passage notes broad commendation for the governor's actions by some but alleges a coordinated statewide effort to elect legislators hostile to administration policies. It claims such a legislature would enable passing appropriations over the governor's veto, describing an open secret of organized opposition.
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Oklahoma
Fire destroys peach sheds and crop at Guthrie farm
Fire of incendiary origin burned the big peach sheds at the Frank Householder farm in Guthrie last night destroying sixty five car loads of packing crates. An estimated 100 car loads of peaches were lost and one thousand fruit trees ruined. No insurance covered the loss and more crates could not be obtained in time.
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Guthrie
Okla
Frank Householder
Householder
Wife Takes Club to Spouse in Sylvia Kansas
Mrs. Thomas White struck her husband with a club in Sylvia Kansas causing a head injury and a probable skull fracture after he had attacked her earlier, knocking her down three times. White was taken to the hospital.
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Sylvia
Kans
Thomas White
White
Dr F L Marey In Fatal Bareback Accident
At noon while pursuing another horse on Scraper street and Delaware avenue Dr F L Marey fell under his mount and sustained a compound fracture of the left leg at the ankle joint and a fracture of the left forearm. He was rushed to Bagby and Neer where doctors set the bones and warned the injury could cost the limb. Also news of the arrival of Misses Evelyn and Jessie Mae Hall from New York for a visit with J Eugene Hall and their aunt Miss Blanche Hull en route from Los Angeles.
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F. L. Marney
Scraper Street
Delaware Avenue
Drs. Bagby & Neer
Evelyn
Jessie Mae Hall
New York City
J. Eugene Hall
Vinita
Hall
Mies Blanche Hull
Los Angeles
Notice to Contractors for District 23 School Building
Notice is given that at 2:20 p m on Saturday August 10 1412 bids will be opened by the School Board of District 23 for a one story stone building 26 by 50. The board may reject any or all bids. Plans and specifications available at the County Superintendent’s office or at C A Tyler’s home. Bids may be left at the County Superintendent’s office. Tess C A Tyler Director J A Andrews Treasurer.
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C. A. Tyler
Bldex
A Winner Questioned by Wife’s Bridge Fame
A man faces a humorous inquiry about his wife’s marriage and bridge skill. The wife is described as a bridge champion, and the husband jokes that her suffragette meetings could interfere with her card games, highlighting social roles and gender norms of the period.
Fined for Coquetry in Geneva Marriage License
A young woman in Geneva Switzerland applied for a marriage license and misrepresented her age by three years. She was fined six dollars on the charge of coquetry reflecting the deception.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Element That Survives Quote on Character in Grief
A brief line by W. M. Hunt notes that only character survives death, walking back with mourners and refusing burial. The reflection frames resilience of virtue amid loss.
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W. M. Hunt
Public Life of Joe B Thompson in Oklahoma
Joe B Thompson of Pauls Valley Oklahoma, candidate for congressman at large, has a long public life as a lawyer, state senator, and Democratic organizer. Born on a Greyson County Texas farm, he taught school, studied law, and built a 20 year Oklahoma career with leadership roles from 1906 to 1910 as state Democratic chairman and later state senator. The Pauls Valley Democrat urges honoring his nomination.
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Joe B. Thompson
Greyson County
Texas
Grayson
Montague
Brown
Supreme Court of Texas
Sherman
Ardmore
Purcell
Pauls Valley
Old Indian Territory
Kansas City
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Denver
Bryan
Jim Hoge
Democratic State Committee of
State Senate of
Joe Thompson
Democratic State Committee
Democrats of
Black Death May Threat to East Coast Warned
A medical forecast by Dr. Howard B. King of Tulane warns the United States faces a looming plague risk. Plague has appeared in Porto Rico and Cuba, with possible importation via humans or rats, and coastal areas may become infected if authorities fail to cooperate in prevention efforts.
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Europe
United States
Porto Rico
Cuba
West Indies
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic Seaboard
Howard B. King
New Orleans
Tulane University
South America
The
Journal of the American Medical As
Pacific Coast
California
Panama Canal
Mexican
Thomas W. Smith Nominated for Craig County Superintendent
The Chieftain announces Thomas W. Smith of Central as the Democratic candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Craig County, pending the August primary.
Craig County Candidates Seek Dem Primary Nominations
The Chieftain lists multiple filings and announcements for Craig County offices including County Commissioner County Clerk County Attorney and District Clerk. Candidates Ray Sanders John Kimbrough Claude S Bh alton Charles Teenor and Lee R Mitchell announce aims subject to August 1912 Democratic primary.
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Craig County
Lee R. Mitchell
Craig County political candidacies announced for August primary
W Houk announces for County Assessor in Craig County subject to the Democratic Primary in August. W C Woodall announces for County Commissioner third district in Craig County subject to the Democratic Primary in August. J A McCullough announces for Superintendent of Schools in Craig County subject to the August 1912 Democratic Primary. F Parks seeks reelection as County Judge of Craig County on his established low tax and law enforcement platform in the August primary.
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Craig County
F. Parks
Roberts Seeks Craig County Treasurer Post in August Primary
J W Roberts announces candidacy for County Treasurer Craig County Oklahoma subject to the Democratic Primary in August 1912. Also J McBride of Big Cabin enters race for County Clerk of Craig County subject to Democratic primary action.
Craig County candidates announce for Democratic ticket
The county announces Theo. DL B. Parry as a Democratic County Judge candidate for Craig County with a pledge of impartial administration and adherence to law. Geo H. Ogden is named for County Treasurer, Dan Tittle for Constable of Vinita Township, J Wes Harris for County Commissioner Third District, and James Dennis Flynn for Congress from the Third District pending Republican primaries. Sapulpa, Oklahoma.
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Dan Tittle
Vinita Township
J. Wes Harris
Craig County
Congress
James Dennis Flynn
Sapulpa
Okla
Supreme Judge Candidates Announced For Primary
N B Maxey of Munkogee announced for Supreme Judge of court from district one subject to the Democratic primary August 6. Frank Lee named for Vinita Township Constable subject to Republican primary August 7. George W Taylor announced for Crale County Second District County Commissioner subject to the August primary. If nominated and elected there will be no discrimination on politics race religion or personal feeling.
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Craig County
Sofar
N. B. Maxey
Munkogee
the Supreme Oo Ooo
Frank Lee
Vinita Township
Craig County Democratic Primary Nominations Announced
Various candidates announce for Craig County offices in the August 1912 Democratic primary. Virgil A. Kinnison seeks County Assessor, Samuel Chatterton runs for County Commissioner Third District, R L Jackson vies for Sheriff Astrid, Joe Walker for Constable Vinita Township, G L White for County Commissioner First District.
Craig County Elects Sheriff and County Attorney Candidates
The county announces Willard H. Voyles and L. P. Smart as candidates for Craig County Sheriff and County Attorney, both subject to the Democratic primary in August 1912. The notice specifies candidacy for the offices and the August primary in Craig County, Oklahoma.
Trott Announces Candidacy for Craig County Register of Deeds
W L Trott declares nomination for the Democratic primary for the office of Register of Deeds in Craig County Oklahoma to be decided in August 1912.
Craig County Oklahoma announces several sheriff and school office candidates
The Chieftain reports that Billy Friend is a candidate for sheriff of Craig County subject to the August Democratic primary. Mrs H W C Shelton seeks County Superintendent of Schools also in the August primary. Robt L Chamberlin is named as a sheriff candidate and E N Williamson announces to run for Register of Deeds in Craig County in August 1912. H E Ridenhour seeks re election as sheriff.
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Thoms W. Smith
Centrail
Craig County
Geo. H. Ogden
L. P. Smart
Oklahoma
Billy Friend
H. W. C. Shelton Didate
Craig Colney
Robt. L. Chamberlin
E. N. Williamson
Office of Register of Deeds
RE. N. Williamson
H. E. Ridenhour
H. EB. Ridenhour
Craig County announces candidates for local races
The notice proclaims Pete Coyne as a candidate for County Representative in the State Legislature from Craig County subject to the Democratic Primary on August eighth and announces D. T. Witt as a candidate for County Commissioner for the Third District in Craig County subject to the same primary process.
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Pete Coyne
Craig County
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