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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1912

Page

3

Pipeline Right of Way Across Creek Indian Lands Cleared

Oklahoma Supreme Court commission holds that pipeline companies may obtain rights of way across minor Creek Indian lands under federal acts. The decision upholds the act, reverses a lower ruling, and affects three pipelines with millions in property at stake. Also addresses marriage validity for first cousins and telegraph damages, with multiple opinions on other cases and a Tulsa ad end.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Supreme Court Commission Sharp Texas Company Heary Okmulgee County Congress Secretary of the Interior District Court Kansas Eily F. Fearnow Luttie B. Jones Kay County Emily Fearnow H. H. Fearnow Wapon Luttie Jones Musifearnow Lable Ames Western Union Telegraph Company A. P A. P. Lights and W. Jorgenson Custer County Commission J. W. Gardner State Wade Stanfield J. H. Bettes A. C. Carlyle Jefferson County Herman A. Brockhaus Guy R. Baysinger Woodward County Frank Williams S. Bilby Ada Brown Tulsa County McAlester-Edwards Coal Company Charley B. Pruitt Pittsburg W. W. Murray Garvin County Judge Sharp First National Bank C.D. Latham Johnston County A. J. Ingle J. B. Landon Howey J. E. Dunn J. 0. Morehead Pottawatomie County A. G. Streeter Ray McCoy Noble County al L. Streeter Leo L. Huene Ellen M. Sharp Choctaw Railway and Lighting Company Affirmed Clara A. Dockstader Austin Gibbs G. W. Gibbs Creek County Cox Fred Phillips C. TH. Dailey P. Warford Stephens County

State Democratic Convention Set for August 28 in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Democrats nominate from twenty eight candidates for congressman at large with Weaver leading in southern counties. Murray and Thompson follow, Branson fourth. Official returns show Weaver 15281, Branson 10563. Murray 18128, Thompson 16276. Davis leads First district in Democratic side, with Second district unsettled. State Chairman Harrill calls convention for August 28 in Oklahoma City to ratify nominees and adopt a platform. Precinct conventions on August 2, county on August 24. State committee to meet at 10 am day of convention.

Oklahoma City W. H. Murray J. B. Thompson Paul's Valley Claude Weaver Fred P. Branson Muskogee Atria Weaver Oklahoma Branson Murray Thompson Congress John J. Davis Lincoln Texas Beaver Major Roger Mills Grady J.J. Carney el Reno J. S. Ross Harrill Riley Owen Ainee Ejeven Tom Harrill Wagoner Echols Franklin Robertson McClain County Haskell Rosa Pruett Harley Republican United States Dickerson Perry Jones Parmenter Allen Brownlee Brown Chappell

Cigaret Crusader Joe Lister Dies at Camp Meeting

Joe Lister longtime secretary of Oklahoma anti cigaret league and youth advocate died of heart failure while offering prayers at a camp meeting in Sulphur. He urged children to shun smoking with blunt warnings about health and mind. His funeral was held in Sulphur Oklahoma Railroads Appeal. Oklahoma City railroads appeal supreme court over baggage storage charges claiming interference with interstate commerce and inadequate compensation.

Okla Joe Lister Oklahoma Joe Oklahoma City Supreme Court the Corporation Commission

Protect the Children and Pest Control Campaign Notice

Protect the Children. Government orders to kill certain wildlife should not involve children who might be encouraged to destroy life. Society now says children must not be allowed to cause pain. Fifty one acres joining Welch, suitable land for two additions. Phone or write C. B. Maropulos, Vinita, Okla. dwitt

Welch C. B. Maropulos Vinita Okia Dwitt

Old Timers to Gather for Pryor Cherokee Reunion

Pryor Oklahoma hosts six day Old Settlers reunion starting August 19 for Cherokee Indians and pre statehood residents. A ground register will be kept for all 18 plus to form a permanent organization. Old soldiers invited to camp. Prizes for oldest soldier, prettiest babies, youngsters, old maids, ugliest man and woman. Daily baseball, four balloon ascensions, green corn dance nightly, athletic contests. Planned by Dr W Vann and W T Whitaker.

Pryor Okla Oklahoma Cherokee Nation DB. W. Vann W. T. Whitaker Philantrophist

Wilson Portrait Session and Campaign Notes

New York August governor Woodrow Wilson sat for three hours as an artist drew a charcoal portrait for campaign use. He attended a theater with his youngest brother Joseph R. Wilson, a Nashville journalist. Wilson discussed omitted planks from his Baltimore platform, stating omissions did not imply opposition. National figures at headquarters described efforts to support the campaign. William F. McCombs planned further meetings with doubtful-state committeemen to gather state conditions.

New York Woodrow Wilson Joseph R. Wilson Nashville Tenn Baltimore Wilson National Norman Mack William F. McCombs McCombs

Haskell Blames Republican Vote On Senate Result

Ex governor N. Haskell admitted defeat to Sen Robert L. Owen in the Oklahoma U S senate race and blamed Republicans for voting in the Democratic primary. He said a formal statement would follow after canvass in a few days. Owen’s majority is placed around 35,000 by his managers, with counties showing Owen leads in Southwestern Oklahoma and widespread Republican crossover cited by Haskell supporters.

Oklahoma City Aug N. Haskell Robert L. Owen United States Senate State Election Board Owen Haskell Oklahoma Indian Territory Owen Camp Tillman County Pottwatomie County Jackson Harmon Woodward Cherokee County Logan Blaine Dewey Garfield Kay Leflore Noble Ottawa Payne Lattimer McClain Texas Waxoner Ellis Mayes Riley Murray-Cruce

Oklahoma election tension shapes party convention plans

The Owen faction and ex governor supporters doubt any evidence can sway the legislature to decline the people’s will. A state convention is set to ratify nominations with August elections likely. Democratic and Republican contests unfold with figures showing Turner’s likely victory and varied U.S. Senate and congressman outcomes amid rising campaign costs.

Another War scare on the Texas Mexican border

Austin reports a border invasion scare as Sheriff Edwards warns of Mexican rebels raiding Texas ranches near Sierra Blanca. Governor Colquitt seeks federal protection from War Secretary Stimson, while Col. Stever in El Paso dispatches troops. word later says the scene is quiet and the invasion appears to be an outlaw incursion.

Austin Tex Edwards Colquitt Texas Sierra Blanca el Pano Stimson Washington United States BE. Stever Fl Paso

Tot Scalds Self in Pot of Boiling Water in Garvin

August 9 in Garvin Oklahoma a two year old son of Mr and Mrs Remillard was scalded to death after reportedly pulling a kettle of boiling water onto the floor while the roasting ears were cooling on a fan. The accident occurred when the child toppled the kettle and the scalding liquid dumped onto him, ending in the tragic death.

Garvin Okla Mra Wat Remillard Tiel

Senator Owen to headline Oklahoma Labor Day event

Oklahoma City August 16 Senator Robert L Owen of Muskogee renominated by a large labor bloc will be principal speaker at the state wide Labor Day celebration at Fair Park on September 2 Also slated is Pete Hanraty former McAlester mayor and United Mine Workers organizer Oklahoma expects at least 25 000 attendees The Trades Council praised Owens record and noted Samuel Gompers support placing him near the heart of American workers

Oklahoma City Robert L. Owen Muskogee Oklahoma City Trades and Labor Council Pair Park Owen Pete Hanraty McAleater United Mine Workers of America Colorado Hanraty Council Okahoma Ttia Mont R. Powell The Trades Council Fair Park Oklahoma Senator Owen Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor St. Louis A. F. of I Thin Gowen United States Saboc

Oklahoma feudist shot from ambush near Porum

Muskogee Oklahoma August 9 The notorious Davis Alford feud claimed more violence as Dan Foster a feudist and ex convict was found dead by a roadside near Porum while riding to town. Foster was shot through the arm and his horse carried him to Porum. Police link Foster to past crimes and mention Davis Starr and others in a long-running feud tied to cattle theft and alleged complicity in killings.

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