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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1910

Page

5

Vinita Busy as Locals Welcome Visitors and Campaigners

A bustling Vinita scene features many visitors and movers on business and campaigning. Residents from Afton Tahlequah and nearby towns mingle with locals while candidates, inspectors, and judges arrive for the primary. Social events host Rev W C Davis and bride, and other residents travel to Bluejacket, Oswego, and Denver on personal and professional errands.

County Excise Board A. PF. Chamberlin W. C. Davis Vinita Pres

Election News Dash Through Vinita's Crowd on Primary Night

Vinita hosted a bustling crowd from Welch Bluejacket Sapulpa and Tulsa as election returns drew visitors. Officials and candidates including Jim Coats and Frisco managers rode through on a special train while deputies arrested two men in Miami for election law violations.

RK. B. Lynch Tulsa McDonald Bluejacket J. M. Sims Fe Welch W. Killam Grove Mitchell Coffeyville Vinita T. Roberts LM. Buck Bliejacket BR. A. Hatch Hie Ranch Texas W. Swarts Chelsea O. L. James Sapulpa Independence Dowen Mornoe Harlin W. M. Campbell Seneca Agnes Ritchie Badith Caniel W. BH. Autehinwsn Hogen Jim Coats Frisee Adame Big Calvn Alertion Board United States Wilkinson Miami

Siloam Springs visitors fill Craig county day flow

Stover from Siloam Springs Tom Prather from near Centralia Jett Sexton of Cleorn Joseph from Tulsa Guy Spencer from Siloam Springs B Hickman from Tulsa John W Stewart Muskogee J B Mason Welch W W Brown Tulsa Ernest Pitts Sapulpa C Jenking Bluejacket B W Bewly J H Frey S B Patterson Cordell G D Johnson Aurora Ill Mrs N A Towlex Cannon Tex visiting daughter Mrs W M Todd W Morrison stockman of Cleora and others were seen in Craig county towns today A local resident thanked voters in the primary and noted travel by H W Shelton and Ewing Crutchfield and sister Willie Crutchfield to Claremore

Runsel Harris Pryor Crowk Perry Warner Bluejacket J. W. Sanders Tulsa Sam Woods Cude Harland Farrand Chas, N. Flint Mra L. B. Whitney Adair G. W. Taylor Blue Witte Family Dallas Harry Swarts Inez Colorado Wilson N. Smith Grove Zeke Starr Amos Stoalabarger Chel Louis Bagby Aston Preston Davis Miami HH. B. Johnson Ifor Katy Parsons Russell B. M. Holifield Leslie, Ark C. P. Jones Big Cabin Joseph H. Butler J. Byrd Vial Kansas Roy Warner A. K. Wilder Mobely Slater John Byrd Neosho D. W. Mann Mia Myrtle Montgomery Centralia P. Hawkins Vaudette Theatre St. Louis Points Inllinois Whl ‘Baxley United States Express Office Presbyterian C. H. Collins First National Bank Albert Tignor Joplin Tom Brown Claremore Home Mission Society of the Methodist Church R. Frasee C. J. Croninger Western Union Telegraph Office J. W. Orr Kansas City U Wilmer R. Wilkinson Aud Mian Allie D. Simpson Ketchum Miason Este Murrison Irene Nichola W. B. Crawford Claude W. Mitchell Mise Bema Daniels Vinita J. C. Pershing Thin John Marre Aviati Denver Parker A. F Stover Siloam Springs Tom Prather Jett Sexton Cleorn Joseph Guy Spencer Thin City B. Hickman John W. Stewart Muskogee J. B. Mason Welch W. W. Brown Ernest Pitts Sapulpa C. Jenking B. W. Bewly J. H. Frey 8. B. Patterson Cordell H. W

Bill Cross Dies in Oklahoma City After Illness

Secretary of State William M. Cross died at 6 30 this morning in Oklahoma City after years of illness. Gangrene from a weak heart hastened the end. Cross was a candidate in Tuesday's primary for the Democratic nomination for state auditor and was widely considered the winner.

Associated Press Oklahoma City William M. Cross Cross

Rumors of Fraud Circulate After Oklahoma Primaries

Oklahoma City August 3 Many rumors of fraud in yesterday's primaries circulated today as officials and voters weighed irregularities and calls for review.

Associated Press Oklahoma City

Cotton gin foundation started in Ketchum

The article notes the foundation is completed for a new cotton gin in Ketchum. It mentions residents and visitors including Jim Baker returning from Tablequad, J D Sexton from Cleora, and social events such as an ice cream supper hosted by Mrs Jim Baker. Also references Pryor Creek, Six Mile Bend, and Rev Howling leading a two week meeting with a visiting lady preacher.

Ketchum Jim Baker Tablequad J. D. Sexton Cleora William Ward Dr. Powell J. D. Yout Pryor Creek Six Mile Bend Pryor Fannie Lynch Prowell Jim Conley D. F. Clark and Son Howling

Corbett's Unknown Revealed as Giant Challenger

Bakersfield data shows Miles McLeod of Albany Maine a 37 year old 260 pound giant believed by some to be Corbett's unknown. reports from Altany Missouri and Chicago indicate plans to train to challenge Jack Johnson for the title though locals doubt his pugilistic intent.

Bakersfield Cal James J. Corbett Jack Johnson Miles McLeod Albany McLeod Altany Milen McLeod Chicago Johnson

Fire destroys fifteen locomotives at Chicago and Northwestern yard

Chadron Nebraska August 3 The Chicago and Northwestern railway yard suffered a devastating blaze destroying fifteen engines and much rolling stock. Officials estimate losses near four hundred thousand dollars as investigators consider spontaneous combustion the likely cause of the fire.

Aseuwitted Prem. Chadron Neb Chiicago and Northwestern Railway Loew Fn

Corn Crop in Eastern Oklahoma Shows Varied Damage

Oklahoma reports July conditions show 64.1 percent corn health statewide with large regional differences. Eastern counties report 90 to 110 percent, while central and western areas suffer 60 to 70 percent damage from heat, drought, and pests. Estimated acres and potential yields remain strong in eastern regions, but overall state yield depends on favorable weather and rainfall in the coming weeks.

Guthrie Oklo Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture Ihs Panhandle Kingfisher Garfield Noble Paynes Logan Tillman Jackson Pawnes Grant Dewey Alfalfa Oklahoma

Hodges 10 Head Ticket in Kansas

Scattered returns from Kansas indicate George H. Hodges of Olathe is the Democratic nominee for governor over Russell J. Harrison of Seldon. The state ticket lists Humbert Riddle and others, with postions including associate justice and secretary of state, while no congressional nominees were chosen in the First District. Final results may alter slight details as more votes are counted.

Topeka Kans George H. Hodges Olathe Russell J. Harrison Seldon Taylor Riddle J. B. Pugate B. B. Heilbran Railroad Board Supreme Court Humbert Riddle Emporia Charles F. W. Daanler Leavenworth George HM. Hodges Clathe Leutenant Grant Harrington Kansas City J. B. Botkin Winfield Henderson Martin Marion G. T. Helvertie Marynville Siath H. C. Caster Oberlin G. A. Neeley Hutchinson

Party Trying to Unload Ballinger at Beverly Mass

Paragraph outlines mounting pressure on Secretary Ballinger as Taft faces a broad set of letters from Republicans across the county. Voters tell Taft the Ballinger issue weakens the cabinet and could hurt the upcoming congressional campaign. Ohio leaders back Garfield momentum with platform concessions.

Beverly Masa Aug Taft Ballinger Ballinger Teave jJamen R. Garfald Ohio Tallinger

Stolen Ballot Claims Emerge In Creek County

In Sopulna Oklahoma and Creek County towns during Aug election day, charges allege Republican ballots were exhausted in three townships and ballot boxes not delivered until noon in another township. Accusations point to a motive behind irregularities as investigators review the voting incident.

Sopulna Okla Tage Creek County

Costa Rica names WEW minister to Washington

Mexico City August 6 The Costa Rican government has named Joaquin Calvo as minister to Washington to serve as envoy extraordinary and plenipotentiary for the Mexican centennial independence celebration in September. Italy also plans to send Marquis di Bugnane as special ambassador with a party including two secretaries and an official writer to chronicle Mexico. The Italian envoy was recently decorated by the king with the order of Bon Maurizio and San Lagero.

Mexico City Couts Rica Joaquin Calvo Washington Mexico Foreign Office Marquis di Bugnane Italy Bis Speell Calabria Hon

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