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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1912

Page

6

Jury acquits Mrs Grace after hours of deliberation

Atlanta woman Daley Grace is found not guilty of attempting to kill her husband Eugene H Grace after a few hours of trial deliberation. She collapses at the verdict and plans to return to Philadelphia to be with her son. Eugene Grace denounces the verdict, saying she is guilty in God’s eyes and accusing her of deception.

Atlanta Daley Grace Eugene H. Grace Moore Grace Philadelpha Newann

Cyclone Hits Duke Oklahoma Destroys Several Stores

A cyclone struck Duke Oklahoma at 5 28 tonight leveling brick structures housing two grocery stores a hardware store a drug store and a dry goods shop along with five dwellings and all stables. The town suffered no fires though the telephone exchange was badly damaged hindering word from surrounding areas and the damage was estimated at 98000 dollars. The storm began with a strong wind from the northwest and rapidly expanded across the town with some houses catching fire from lightning before crews regained control.

Dare Okla Duke Son

START FEVER TICK CRUSADE

Washington County commissioners plan a fever tick control drive to safeguard cattle. Federal authorities promise removal of quarantines once work begins, with cattle valued at two feet markets.

RattierUle Washington County Kansas Jostaitaes de Kansasite

New Charters for Oklahoma Companies Announced

Oklahoma’s secretary of state Ben F Harrison records grants for two state charters and a third noting capital and directors. Gloria Of company Muskager lists capital 410.08 with Walter C Nes toe C E Shoenfelt and J Garbeld Beell as directors all Muskaguc. The Wellstee Investment Co Well stom shows capital 2500 with A Destheridee SM Levon O E Stewart HLM Williams sen WF Gallagher all Wellstone. The Port Gites Gaant Miles Co Fort Giteon lists capital 5M with Conseil Rogers J W Bornett KE C Stemar Lots Ro Sah Qed Witla Brows all Feet cit Sal.

Otlahomws Cy Agg Ben F. Harrison Gloria of Company Muskager Cap Mtal Walter C Nestoe C E Shoenfelt J. Garbeld Beell Muskaguc Wellstee Investment Co Wellstom Capital Destheridee SM. Levon Stewart Hlm Williams Gallagher Wellstone Port Gites

Naming towns in Oklahoma from legends and legends of names

Indian legends and romances inspired Oklahoma town names. Vinita was named in 1871 for Vinnie Ream, via Cherokee orator Boudinot. Broken Arrow stems from a peace ceremony after a bloody clash near the Arkansas River. Anadarko honors Nadarko wife via a misheard post office request. Oocherlaith music chief Thompson, Nowata from medicine, Talala from redhead, and multiple other towns trace names to tribal lore and early officials.

Oklahoma Vinita Hitler B. ©. Moundinot Vinnie Ream Hoxley Washington, D. C Vinnie Ream Old Wyandotte Kans Washington Boudinot Broken Arrow Okla Prairies Arkansas River Anadarko William Shirley Harry Shirley Shirley Nadarko Anadarke Caddo Country Ochestra Yale

Republicans vote for Wilson wide support across party lines

New York report shows hundreds of thousands of Republicans pledging to vote for Wilson and Marshall, signaling a major split in the Republican Party. Letters to Wilson and Democratic leaders confirm that many Republicans favor the Democratic ticket, while Taft and Roosevelt split the GOP vote, aiding Wilson’s path to the White House.

New York Wilson Marshall Indianapolis Baltimore Seagit McCombs Mississippi River Mississippi Taft Mr. Roosevelt White House Mar New York Press New York City Fah Wises Reese Pero Owen Prveiden Mr. Taft Wiles

Comment on figures and percentages render Seema unnecessary

The statement questions the need for Seema by highlighting the figures and the percentages involved. It argues that the data diminish Seema’s relevance, suggesting a reassessment of her role or visibility in light of the statistical context.

M. O. & G. Railroad Sets North End Steel Record Near Miami

The weather favored progress as engineers on the M. O. & G. railroad laid steel toward Miami. Track now spans within a mile of the Neosho river and the bridge piers and trestle are complete. Steel for the bridge sits at the yards ready for installation once track reaches the river. South end steel laying begins immediately toward Grand River and grading on that end is to be finished in about thirty days, then track extends to Wagoner.

M. O. & G. Railroad Miami Neosho River Grand River Wagoner Fairland News

Official Election Returns at Grand Theatre Tuesday

The Grand theatre will install special wires and display a large black beard 250 feet square, with all returns read and posted during the Jordan Dramatic company performance. Seats are reserved with no price advance and full house demand is likely to exceed supply. Balcony 200, main floor 30, children 10¢. tickets go on sale Monday.

The Jordan Dramatic Company

Hotel Employee Found Dead From Carbolic Acid

Leonard Wood, a 30 year old employee of the Grand Avenue hotel in Norman Oklahoma, was found dead in an outbuilding near noon. He appeared to have taken carbolic acid in what authorities term a suicide, though the exact motive remains unknown.

Norman Okla Leonard Wood Grand Avenue Moon Wood

Notice of Real Estate Sale in Guardianship Case

First published July 24 1812 in the Chieftain. Notice announces sale of real estate connected to Maggie Prather, a minor under guardianship, requesting approval and specifying hearing and sale terms.

The Chieftain Maggie Prather

Guardian Seeks Private Sale of Maggie Prather’s Estate Property

Notice in Oklahoma Craig County reports guardian Lenora Prather seeks private sale of Maggie Prather minor’s interest in NE 1 4 of Section 12 Township 27 North Range 19 East. Bids in writing with 10 percent deposit due, sale subject to county court confirmation after August 12, 1912 at 10 a.m. in Jay.

Delaware State of Oklahoma Maggie Prather Craig County Range Indian Base Meridian Marshall & Stivers Jay Okla Lenora Prather Guardian Chieftain Craig Sarah J. Guinn James L. Guinn Peti ‘Tioner Vinita Weekly Chieftain S. F. Parks

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Mrs. Grace Innocent Am Onth Twister Reeve Pawhuska Tedlam Okleboess Carsdiax River Indian Territory Oklabees Indiace Dawes Com Maketior Newkirk Flest Kirk Netethe Grand Theatre State of Oklahoma John Martin John A. Wise I. S. Cass’ Grove I. A. Cass S. D. McCaleb F. E. Graff
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