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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1912

Page

8

Oklahoma People in the Rockies Parade of Mountain Trip Owls

Oklahoma visitors flood Colorado Springs Manitou and Pike Peak roads with pennants and state flowers. The Rome to the mountains trend supports a record parade and a chance to win a silver cup for the state with the most machines in the summer carnival. Oklahoma crop prospects and the interdenominational summer assembly at Cascade are also noted.

Colorado Springs Oklahoma Mikes Peak Colorado City Manitou Pike Peak Pikes Peak Colorado Pueblo Salina Kans Newton Kane Texas WH. Conklin Oklahoma City Colorado Sg Colo Edward Haines Hugo Stout C. Freeman Hi, Lewie Muskogee Mes. 0 M Winn Mre J. R. Clay C. W. Bull Guthrie Friends Will K. Rudier Stillwater Leland, Hines Sallisaw Bartlesville J. W. Newcomb Ardmore Marion Scott Anderson B.D. Snyder Sayre Fite Prevent John V. Stanley Purcell xOklahoma St Louis Kansas City St. Louis San Francisco Cascade

Plans for new Muskogee school board members

Muskogee Oklahoma July 40 appoint ment of three new members of the state board of education to succeed Scott Glenn Robert Dunlop and Frank Bays will be made within a few days with successors virtually agreed upon Superintendent Brandenberg of Oklahoma City schools may be reappointed a board member One expected new member is W J Rowsey of Muskogee A rumor says Superintendent Winan may recognize the deposed members though the governor and advisers plan to counter such actions Rowsey says contracts for 1.5 million dollars worth of books were rejected by the governor declaring the board actions null and void Sixty eight books were represented at Monday session and over 110000 in checks were returned to depositors after the vote Readvertising for bids for state text books may follow this week Rowsey received a governor letter warning him not to associate with deposed members if any attempt to serve again as a member

Muskogee Oklo State Board of Education Scott Glenn Robert Dunlop Frank ‘Bays Brandenberg Oklahoma City Schools W. J. Rowsey Winan Cruce W, Eb, Rowsey Oklahoma City Stepal Rowsey

Need One More Rain

Oklahoma farmer J T Gunter of Vinita reports a good rain reaching back over 100 miles from Kansas City. He notes corn doing well at home and hopes for another rain to sustain a likely good crop, saying the recent shower was the right kind.

J. T. Gunter Vinita Okla Kansas City Mr. Ganter

Indorsement for Maxey as Creek Nation Commission appointee

A Muskogee petition from bar members and county officials urges Supreme Court to appoint N. B. Maxey to the Supreme Court Commission. They cite his familiarity with Creek Nation land issues and local questions, endorsing his fitness and requesting the appointment with confidence in favorable results.

Delightful Moonlight Hayride at South Park

A Wednesday evening moonlight hayride drew a jolly crowd in South Park. Wagons carried young couples and food as they rode to Rim Creek Bridge and back, with hay fights adding to the festive mood before returning around eleven.

South Park Dymes Rim Creek Bridge

Oklahoma Special Session Looms as Governor Conditions Talk

Oklahoma City July 30 reports the Governor Cruce hinted at a special session to act solely on abolishing and consolidating county offices if a majority pledges support. Proponents Crawford and Rexrost pressed for a pre-1913 session to cut local taxes, with the measure drawn and passed as written. The piece also covers party divides, tax policy protests, and upcoming August 6 primaries shaping Oklahoma leadership.

Oklahoma City Cruce John P. Crawford Ada A. T. Rexrost Ardmore

Democratic Press Bulletin on Oklahoma City Politics

A Democratic Press Bulletin argues for inheritance tax support and targets Republican critics, noting primary election day and the impact of nominee choices on legislative funding. It highlights Ben Harrison’s hospital operation, praises Governor Chee, commends Tom Harrill’s steady leadership, and discusses the Will_nthm plan and senatorial pledges amid tariff debates.

Muskogee County Primary Campaign Lights Up Oklahoma

Senator Owen and farmer Gober C N Haskell lead the race for U S Senate with final rallies planned across Muskogee county before the August 6 primary. Haskell is killed shortly before a Tahlequah event aiming to swing Cherokee county in his favor as W W Hastings runs the campaign in that county. M Givens coordinates Owen’s Muskogee meetings.

Muskogee Oklo Sena Ftodert L. Owen Farmer Gover C N. Haskell United States Muskogee County Haskell Owen Tahlequah Cherokee County W. W. Hastings M. Givens

Kansas City Stock Market Report Faces Mixed Tide

Kansas City stock market notes a faltering bear campaign after ten days, with moderate cattle supplies diminishing the slump while prices recover for some classes. Cattle top at 9.75 and Chicago also reports 9.75, Saline and Chase counties report Grazer prices, hogs total 7500 head at about 8.00, lambs and feeders varied, and supplies include 130 quarantine cattle cars.

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Party Service and Honest Nomination Ticker

Message urges serving the party through fair rates and honorable action. It stresses honoring the party by nominate a clean and reputable ticker to gain benefit and honor for the organization.

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Rockies Maxey N. B. Maxey Supreme Court John B. Turner Supreme Court of Oklahoma Supreme Court Commission N. B.maxey William J. Hutchings W. W. Momyer Geo. K. Powell W. A. Killey Chas. F. Runyan Edgar A. de Menles Dan. L. Allen Galen Nichols Chas. B. Law G. W. Leopold A. G. Cochran Ed. Hirsh Charles P. Gotwall C. ¥. McLees W. H. Ludwig G. W. Wheatley DeRoo# Bailey Chris M. Bradley L. J. Roach 0. Beall J. B. Campbell Enloe V. Ve Oklahotma City Roosevelt Taft Jones City Harrah Stanfield Sapulpa Okmulgee Shawnee Frank Hayes Chandler W. A. Brandenburg State Equalization Board Oklahoma County Chas. A. Taylor Bse Charles Taylor Democratic Press Bulletin Socialist Party Ben #. Harrison University Hospital Campbell Harrisoi Inspector Hodges Tom Harrill Democratic Central Committee A. Grant Evans Oregon W. A. Huser Gongresseman W. A. Huse James S. Davenport Huser Ti Union
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