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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1912

Page

4

Local Political Ballot Names List

Woodrow Wilson for President Thomas R Marshall for Vice President Robt L Owen for U S Senator At Large W H Murray Joe B Thompson Claude Weaver for Congress Third District Davenport IAS 8 For Judge Turner For Sheriff Virgil A Kinnison For Treasurer Robert Roberts For County Clerk J B McBride G L White Second District W M Simms Third District Chas Turnor For Constable John Kimbrough Justice of the Peace Vinita B D A Stanley W H Allium

Woodrow Wilson Vicw Thomas R. Marshall United States Virgil A. Kinnison J. ¥. Roberts J. B. McBride G. L. White W. M. Simms Chas. Turnor John Kimbrough Vinita A. Stanley WO Hallium

Fragmentary note on mining venture and timing

The readable fragments mention a firm facing a mine issue with magnetite and a looming Saturday event. Details are garbled but indicate a practical task or test related to the mine and its operations. No clear names, places, or dates emerge from the legible text.

Fragmented biblical verse text with typos

A damaged OCR style passage misreads a Bible verse, presenting jumbled phrases about thoughts toward you and an expected end. It shows garbled proper nouns and numbers and lacks clear news context or complete quotations.

Beecoo0c00000 Beecoo Mossers contend for votes in tight race

Beecoo Mossers face a tough battle as they campaign across counties. The article notes near misses in vote counts and comparisons between Haskell and Owen Incom, with leaders noting overall statewide progress amid competitive selections.

Life and love and the call to freedom and graft

A sweeping piece questions human kinship and urges love across borders while urging release of Apache prisoners from Fort Sill. It frames a national crisis of graft, labor malaise, and political defeat, praising Will Cowherd as a capable leader and lamenting his Missouri gubernatorial loss.

Fort Sill Oklahoma New Mexico Geronimo United States

Humane Society lesson and Arkansas politics collide

A seven year old visits a library and spots live butterflies inspiring a lesson against killing. The story shifts to Arkansas politics as the Baltimore convention votes for vice president, honoring native son William F. McCombs born in Hamburg Ashley County.

The Humane Society Arkansas Baltimore William F. McCombs McCombs Clark Hamburg Ashley County William PF. McCombs Billy McCombs Selven

Oklahoma Politics and Elections Prominence in State

The piece surveys upcoming dates in Muskogee October events and notes mayoral and county efforts for funding a new bridge. It highlights Woodrow Wilton as a two to one favorite in a national handicap and discusses Republican optimism about T. Daniel defeating Jim Davenport. It acknowledges OK primary results including Ex-Governor Haskell’s diminished relevance and Senator Owen’s large renomination majority.

Woodrow Wilton Wall Street Oklahoma C. N. Haskell Haskell Hankel Rebt. O L. Owen Senator Owen

Reminder of Futile Fusses and Gloomy Past

A reflective monologue echoing on public fuss and political campaigns. It recalls the bores of memory and the “futile” nagging past as a persistent burden. The speaker cites the weariness of campaigns, gender marches, and daily struggles, urging resilience against constant fret and gloom.

Jay Woodrow Ted Banaere Walt Mawon

McCombs Named Democratic National Committee Chairman

Joplin Globe reports William F. McCombs, born in Arkansas and crippled as a boy, named to lead the Democratic National Committee. A 36 year old lawyer, he backed Wilson with his own cash, ran a clean, straightforward campaign, and endures daily pain without letting it blunt his political acumen or honesty.

William F. McCombs Democratic National Committee McCombs Arkansas Wilson Joplin Atove Santa Claus Hamburg William P. McCombs National Monthly

Progressive Support for Wilson Leads Democratic Reform

An August National Monthly article argues Progressives should back Woodrow Wilson for president, praising his democratic spirit and need to curb industrial power. It lauds Bryan’s leadership, notes GOP opposition to privilege, and insists Wilson needs loyal progressive backing to enact reform. Louis D. Brandeis is cited.

Woodrow Wilson Wilson Bryant Baltimore Democratic Party Louis PD Brandies National Monthly

Opposition to a third term and the danger to constitutional order

The piece denounces a would be third term holder as power hungry and anti constitutional. It warns of increased federal reach, Panama Canal actions without proper authority, and corporate consolidation. It laments popular acclaim without paying debts and cites Walt Mason and Governor Marshall to illustrate duty, honor, and family memories.

Panama Congress Pacific Washington Tennessee Coast& Inon Company Steel Trust Mexico Drax

Constitutional limits on office term and civic praise in Oklahoma

A political column argues for a single nonrenewable term to curb imperial ambitions and ensure retirees receive public praise. It also stresses the value of durable stone and concrete bridges in Oklahoma counties, cites Dr. F. M. Adams’ appointment to the insane asylum, and notes campaign manager Thomas J. Pence's selections and the nickname Colonel Tawm reflecting Tar Heel culture.

Craig Oklahoma Richard Harding Davis Chicago Scribner California United States F. M. Adams Adams Ee McCombe Wilson Thomas J. Pence Washington North Carolina Tawm Tom National Monthly

Political furor over tariff bill veto and public folly

Excerpts recount a failed tariff bill passage after President Wilson vetoed it due to missing report. Ollie M. James laments defeats, while a cartoonish tale shows mass cruelty to a dog as a parable of public mob justice. Walt Mason closes with cautionary verse on scapegoating.

Senate Congress United States Tariff Board House of Representatives Wool Trust Republic People of America Ollie M. James

Let Women Weep Over Jefferson Estate Protests

The Kansas City Journal quotes a social worker rebuking a woman who wept pleading for government action on Jefferson estate at Monticello. The piece defends tears as a tool for women, arguing emotional appeal spans age and emancipation, and questions bans on weeping as class legislation.

Jefferson Estate Monticello Tennyson Henry Allen Chicago Jefferson Henry Order of Weepers Kansas City Journal

County Warrants Notice from Craig County Treasurer

County Treasurer H. D. Ficklin announces at Vinita Oklahoma that holders of Craig County Warrants must present for payment with interest ceasing after 30 days. Salary Fund Nos. 197-216, Cattle Fund 106-121, Court Fund 463-ATG, Poor and Insane 147-139, Road and Bridge 157-168, Supply Fund 223-283.

Vinita Craig County Oklahoma

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Keraniceep Im. Marrs Printing Company Fx Matis M.marrs Finita, Okla National Democratic Judge Supreme Court John B. Turner Democratic Wol Murray N. Haskell Owen W. S Cowherd Missouri Journal 200 Wiliam J. Bryan the Humane Society Muskogeee KR. T. Daniel Ita Starr Bell Creek Sequoyah Avenue T. Daniel Jim Davenport Daniel Davenport Demosthenes Orate Walt Mason Thomas KR. Marshall Joan Taft Alton B. Parker Jenks Jimpson D. Ficklin
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