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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1912

Page

6

Jimmy Thorpe Seen as Incompetent Ward of Government

A Oklahoma Sac and Fox star, Jimmy Thorpe, is described as an incompetent ward of the government. He must obtain approval from Indian Service official Hubert Valentine to access funds, sell land, or travel, while his guardianship limits his management of affairs. Dates and further prophecy lore accompany his status and family history.

Guthrie Ola Jimmy Thorpe Oklahoma Hubert Valentine Vinita Offairs Walllington Thorpe Troud Okla Ashington Sac and Fox Washington Jimmy Myers Bing Ageney Carlle Jimmy Thorpy America Chicago Great Lakes Black Hawk Ony Great River Est Red Waters Cimarron

Stubbs Leads Curtis in Close Kansas Senate Contest

Topeka Aug 2 Returns from the Stubbs Curtis senatorial contest show Stubbs leading in key counties with eighty eight districts to Curtis seventy one Eleven districts remain doubtful or unheard Curtis leads in Cheyenne and Elisworth Greenwood Linn counted for Stubbs Curtis trailing in most official tallies despite initial confidence Curtis headquarters report a very close race with results still unsettled and influence from Topeka papers and local headquarters.

Topeka Kas StubbeCurtis Stubbs Curtis Cheyenne EjBlisworth Greenwood-Linn Curtix Legisis J. G. Slopeker CB Vinera Httle Sloneker Washington Topeka Shewnpapers Clark Stanton Cowley Elsworth Elk Douglas Jefferson Greenwood-Lyon

Oklahoma pugilist Carl Morris arrested over farm dispute

Carl Morris known as a white hope was arrested in Oklahoma City on a complaint by Minnis who accuses him of assault and seeks an injunction over land Minnis claims Morris leased from Morris mother. Minnis says he will sue for damages for the blow. Trial set in justice court. Indecency debate in Vinita over wide open Sundays draws a potential injunction.

Oklahoma City Carl Morris Oklahoma White Hope Tionso Minnis Minnis Superior Court Morris Choctaw City Minis Vinita Eleatrie Park

Guide to Sequoia and General Grant National Parks

A Department of the Interior circular details Sequoia and General Grant National Parks, highlighting the oldest and largest trees. It lists top specimens such as the General Sherman Abraham Lincoln William McKinley General Grant and George Washington, notes their heights and diameters, and explains the age of the giants with viewing guidance, maps, distances, birds, regulations, and how to obtain the circular free.

General Grant National Parks Department of the Interior Sequoia National Park General Sherman Abraham Lincoln William McKinley General Grant Park General Grant George Washington Sequoia Park Pacific Coast

Boy Aviators Narrow Escape Near Death Crash

Kansas City Aug 18 A 19-year-old Fort Wayne aviator Art Smith flying a self built Curtiss model biplane over Overland park at 1000 feet with 3000 spectators stalled his engine. He made a dramatic turn and forced landing, skimming 120 feet to begin a banked descent then crash avoided as crowd fled. He controlled the craft and touched down in a remarkable plane gliding landing.

Kansas City Art Smith Fort Wayne Ind Overland Park Smith Carl Maar Berlin Young Maar C. P. Mills Earth

Craig County Warrants for Payment Issued August 10, 1912

County Treasurer of Winita Craig County Oklahoma announces payment of warrants held by holders at price. Interest ceases after 3 days. Salary Fund Nos. 197 to 816 inclusive. Cattle Pond Nos. 106 to 121. Court Fund Nos. 481 to 475. Poor and Insane Nos. 110 to 139. Road and Bridge Nos. 107 to 168. Supply Fund Nos. 223 to 233.

Winita Craig County Oklahoma

Frisco Passengers In Wreck Near Rogers Ark

A Frisco passenger train No 6 derailed four miles south of Rogers Arkansas last midnight while bound from Texas to St Louis. Fireman Charles Bryant was killed and nine teen others injured as cars tumbled down a steep embankment. Relief trains aided the injured and service resumed by afternoon under slow orders.

Springfield Charles Bryant Texas St. Louis Rogers Ark Bryant Monett Tyler

Death of Miss Louise Wood in Ludington Michigan

The city mourns as news arrives of Miss Louise Wood's sudden death in Ludington Michigan. She had visited here several times as a guest of Mrs. J C Finley, and her passing sadens many young people who knew her.

Louise Wood Miss Louise Wood Miss Wood J.C. Finley Ludington Mich

Fine Home in Neosho Missouri For Sale

Describes a modern fight room style house in a desirable southwest Missouri town with all modern conveniences and low taxes. Includes an address line referencing Vinita Oklahoma and MUROPULOS.

Neosho Missouri Muropulos Vinita Okla

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