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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1910

Page

2

Oklahoma County Returns Count And County Results

The county board of elections completes the vote tally after ten days of tabulation across all districts. Democratic candidate Crane leads in most counties with a majority in Craig, while Davis trails but holds leads in several counties. Davenport garners plurality in fourteen of nineteen counties with Creager atop the Republican side. Complete official returns list governor and other state offices, with detailed county-by-ccounty tallies for races from governor to state treasurer and local commissioners.

Craig County Cruce Brown Davis Davenport Congress Crane Democrat Joe Meties Tun Uceets Gay Tom Brown Claremore Jo Getal Preston Davis Thhe Craig Davie Ottawa Gietrich Meauita Var Lac Cruce Brant Kirk Murray Jone Por J. J. McAlester Robt. L. Not J. M. Pontelle PJ. Yoager

Taft Honors Pilgrims Monument Dedication at Provincetown

President Taft attended the Provincetown ceremony marking the first Pilgrim landing memorial on Cape Cod. Thousands lined the harbor as the Mayflower anchored, with Gov Draper and naval escorts present. Officials praised the Pilgrims and the Mayflower’s role while the monument stood ready on Town Hill.

Provincetown Mass Cape Cod Taft Provincetown Harbor Burgess Point Board of Selectmen Bowton New Bedford Upper Cape Picturenque Town Hill James de Normandie Boston J. Henry Sears Pilgrim

Ardmore Sees Break in Drought as Rain Hits South Oklahoma

The Associated Press reports a drought break across southern Oklahoma as rains fell over Ardmore and nearby areas on August 5. A weeklong dry spell ends amid showers affecting farmers and local activity.

Associated Press Ardmore Okla Ood Ralna Oklahoma

Unclear article fragment describes camp misdeeds and maidens’ ordeal

A fragmented report recounts a troubling scene where youths at a camp forced young women through costumes and stunts before driving them toward a nearby creek. The incident ends with the girls discovering their clothing removed and property damaged, implying coercion and distress.

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Canadian coal output falls in 1909 report

A Canadian district shows a 36 000 ton drop in coal production in 1909 from 1908 as Crows Nest mine operations halted April through June due to a clash between owners and miners. Total 1908 output reached about 1 750 000 tons while Fernie and Michel mines average around 5 000 tons daily.

Washington, D. C Aeg Frank Desison Vernic Crows Nest Fernie Né Michel

Haskell to Call Local Option Election Soon

Guthrie Oklahoma August 5 governor Haskell reportedly will call a special election for September 17 or 27 on the initiated local option amendment to the constitution. The move aims to keep the issue from affecting the November general election after prior court orders and his earlier refusal.

Haskell Guthrie Oklo

Reed Files For Democratic U S Senate Nomination

Jefferson City Mo Aug 5 James A Reed of Kansas City filed with the secretary of state his declaration as a candidate for the democratic nomination for United States senator His candidacy had been announced earlier He will oppose former Governor D R B Francis of St Louis

Rainfall Saves Northeastern Oklahoma Corn Crop

A heavy general rain hit northeastern Oklahoma last night and today, totaling about two and a half inches. The downpour, starting around 2 AM and continuing into the afternoon, eased drought fears as farmers in Grove, Afton, Welsh, Centralia, Miles, and Tulsa area reported relief, with sprinkler irrigation aiding on sandy soils and thin uplands.

Oklahoma Craig County Ona Grove Big Cabin Afton Welsh Centralia Miles Wool'sy Tulsa Dreath J. Plavo

McNeal Leads Earlier Returns in Oklahoma Race

Early returns show McNeal leading in Oklahoma with Ferguson close behind. Campaign staff touted postals predicting a margin around 10,000 to 16,000 in McNeal’s favor as results from various counties stack up. Official figures in the district indicate McGuire ahead of Garber by about 2,800 votes.

Cimatron An McNeal Pergueon Old Oki Ferguson McNl Murray Cruce Pirat ‘Sional Congress McGuire Garber Enid

Prince Henry Injured in Riding Accident

Prince Henry of the Netherlands fell from a white horse yesterday and fractured his collar bone. Queen Wilhelmina and other royal figures were present as the prince engaged in athletic recreation amid the war era.

Associated Preas the Hague Prince of the Netherlands Wilhelmina Who

McGuire promises to curb disfranchisement via grandfather clause

Guthrie Oklahoma August session of Congress heard Congressman McGuire of the First District forecast further curbing of Southern representation through the grandfather clause. He claimed about 2,500 to 6,000 Negro voters could be affected, predicting Republican gains if the clause passes next November, with Dick Renominated amid close Democratic opposition.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma McGuire Dick T

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