Wilson clubs form nationwide to back Woodrow Wilson
Washington reports a surge in Wilson clubs across the country as supporters in Kentucky Tennessee Nebraska and other states organize with leaders like J J Breen Lewis Coleman D C Webb and many others. The movement centers on Governor Wilson of New Jersey as the leading Democratic candidate for 1912 with clubs in Omaha Sioux City Knoxville Lawton Reading and beyond rallying for direct primaries and broad support from colleges and local officials.
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Washington, D
New Jersey
Wilson Team
Omaha
Neb
J. J. Breen
Thomas Hector
Jerry Howard
Woodrow Wilson Democratic Association of Kentucky
Colorado Wilson Clile
Kentucky
Lexington
Wilson
United States
Tennessee
Woodrow Wilson Club
Hamilton County
Knox County
M. J. Horan
W. G. M. Thomas
M. N. Whittaker
T. S. McCallie
McReynolds
Democratic Party
Lewis M. Coleman
State Committee
Walter Watkins
Princeton
Sioux City
Iowa
W. G. Seara
Charles L. Dickson
A. van Wagenga
W. A. Winston
Kansas City
Lawton
Okla
J. Roy Williams
Comanche County
Carney (Okla
Wilson Club
Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
Reading
Berks County
Denver
Col
Colorado
Columbia
S. D
Woodrow Wilson League of College Men
University of South Carolina
University of Virginia
Breadus Mitchell
League
Wilson Clubs
Brown
College of the City of New York
University of Arkansas
Williams and Mary
Grinnel
Fargo
University of Iowa
Oxford
Emary College
Tomy Lee
Waycross
William Brewster
N. D. College
Oklahoma group urges keeping mines and normal school
Preston Allen coal operator of McAlester W B Johnson of Ardmore and C Zeigler president of the State Federation of Labor urged Governor Cruce to preserve the School of Mines at Wilburton in face of the Akin bill. Cruce favored its aim but suggested teaching could be done with the state university or A M College. An Alva delegation pressed to retain the state normal school there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Preston Allen
McAlester
W. B. Johnson
Ardmore
C. Zeigler
State Federation of Labor
Cruce
School of Mines
Wilburton
State University
A. & M. College
Alva
State Normal School
Stand collapse at Mississippi State Fair injures fifty
Fifty persons were injured when a temporary grandstand at the state fair grounds collapsed during the Ole Miss versus Mississippi A&M game in Jackson. Spectators, including women and children, tumbled to the ground as the structure gave way. Serious injuries included broken legs for Thomas Spengler and internal damage for J C Gothings and T W Henry. Lt Governor Manship and Secretary of State J N Power were bruised but unharmed.
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Jackson
Miss
State Fair Grounds
University of Mississippi
Missippi Agricultural and Mechanical College
Thomas Spengler
J. C. Gathins
Prairie
T. W. Henry
Clinton
Spengler
Gothings
Henry
Manship
J. N. Power
Mississippi
Smong Bose
College football results across multiple games dated late 19th century
Football scores from various colleges and cities show Mercer beating Howard Jacksonville Florida 29 to 21 in Macon Georgia and Georgetown defeating Lehigh 28 to 2 in Philadelphia. Other matches include Texas over Oklahoma 6 to 3 in Austin and Pitt over Sewanee 31 to 0 in Nashville with Kentucky beating Tennessee 12 to 6 in Lexington.
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Washington
Georgetown
Lehigh
Atlanta—Georgia
Clemson College
Richmond—Virginia
University of North Corona
Enid
Northwestern Normal
Oklahoma Christian University
College Station
Baylor U
Austin
Oklahoma
Texas
New Orleans
Washington & Lee
Tulane
West Little Rock
Arkansas
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
Nashville
Tenn
Wanders
Sewanee
Jgton
University of Kentucky
Uniity of Tennessee
Newspapers as Text Books In Salt Lake City Talk
Dr A B E Winehip of Boston told the Utah Educational Association that geography can be properly taught only from daily newspapers and that newspapers are the greatest textbooks in the world to keep pace with rapid changes in modern life.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
A. BE
Winehip
Boston
Utah Educational Association
Alfalfa Bill Opposes School Abolition Initiative
Oklahoma leader "Alfalfa Bill" Murray argues against a proposed initiative to abolish district agricultural schools and separate colleges. He compares opponents to Boxers, defends public education as essential, and urges faith in the people to govern themselves wisely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tishomingo
Okla
Han. Wa
Murray
Oklahoma
China
Democraciies
Republica
Boxing ban at Grand theatre due to fight result
Dan Myers announced no more boxing or wrestling events at the Grand theatre after Wednesday night. He said dissatisfaction with the fight outcome convinced him he cannot permit such hours in the venue. A weekly Chieftain subscription offer follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fride
Amily
Grand Theatre
Dan Myers
Myers
FOSS FOR CLOSER UNION OF STATES
Governor Eugene N. Foss of Massachusetts urges a closer union of the states for popular government and elimination of special privileges. He criticizes the Sherman act, supports progressive democracy, and calls for tailored tariff and reciprocal trade policies. A St. Andrew's Society address also covers railroad and depot disputes in Oklahoma and federal court actions against the Frisco line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Eugene N. Foss
Massachusetts
St. Andrew's Society
Democratic Party
Foss
Payne-Aldrich Tari
Congress
Vinita High School Dominates Miami In Friday Football
Vinita high school defeated Miami high school 64 to a far end, at Electric Park yesterday afternoon. Milam scored early for Vinita, then the team dominated with strong interference and long gains. Batley starred for Vinita with seven good kicks while Carter Jones and Bailey contributed key plays to seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Winita
Batley
Winsta
Carter
Jones
Bailey
Vinita
Pardon Application Filed by Bert Poublehead
Notice states health condition prompts pardon or parole petition to Governor of Oklahoma. Applicant Bert Poublehead notes intention to apply on December 18, 1911 or as soon as reachable. Dated November 17, 1911.
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State of Oklathom
Bert Poublehead
Oklahoma faces statewide vote on bill to close thirteen state schools
Oklahoma City, Dec. 1. Discussion surrounds the initiative bill filed by Oliver H. Akin of Moore to drop thirteen state schools. The state board of education and department of agriculture oppose the measure, while supporters argue less money could run fewer schools with better results. The dispute grows bitter as petitions and regional votes loom, with farmers in college districts expected to weigh heavily against closure.
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Oklahoma City
Oliver H. Akin
Moore
State Board of Education
State Bane of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Gordon defeats Allegar in ten rounds in Vinita bout
In Vinita on Friday night Bart Gordon of Vinita won a ten round decision over Al Allegar of Springfield Missouri. Referee Merks ruled Gordon the victor after a fast clean bout that left both fighters in good shape. The match was highly praised and may lead to a rematch as the two rivals are now even in their series.
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Vinita
Bart Gordon
al Allegar
Springfield
Merks
Gordon
Allegar
Slackfeather Will Contest Verdict From Monday Court
The will contest of Nancy Blackfeather was decided today by a jury. After deliberation, the jury ruled that the will should be set aside. In another matter, L B Campbell sued George Freeman to quiet title to land once owned by a freedman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slackfeather
Nancy Blackfeather
Catate Ve. L. B. Campbell
Thoreday
L. B. Campbell
George Freeman
Divorce Notice in Craig County Oklahoma Court
Tillie Baneford plaintiff files suit for divorce against Jesse Lunsford in Craig County District Court Oklahoma. Answer due by January 11, 1914. otherwise petition deemed true and judgment may be rendered. Attorney James S Davenport signs for plaintiff. district clerk Lee R Mitchell verifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pstranii Eta
Pineane
State of Oklahoma
Craig County
Jo District Court
Tillie Baneford
Piaintiva
Jeane Lunsford
Jesse Lunsford
Lilie Lunsford
James 8. Davenport
Lee R. Mitchell
V. Carselowey
Order to Show Cause on Guardian's Sale of Real Estate
In Craig County Oklahoma the County Court orders Mollie R Carpenter ward through guardian Emma M Adams to appear on December 28 1911 at 1 30 p m in Vinita to show cause why an order to sell her real estate should not be granted. The order requires publication in Vinita Weekly Chieftain for three consecutive weeks prior to hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Chieftain
Guardian
Oklahoma
Craig
Mollie R. Carpenter
M. Adams
Ward
Vinita
Craig County
Parks
Tidge
Notice to creditors in estate of Joe Davis
Notice to creditors of Joe Davis, deceased, in Vinita Craig County Oklahoma. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Selle Davis Administratrix four months after the first publication. County Court Craig County authorized publication dated November 1 1911.
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Hirst
The
Chieftain
Joe Davis
Vinita
Craig
State of Oklahoma
State of
Oklahoma
A. D
The Youth's Companion Subscriptions Offer 1912
A promotional notice inviting readers to subscribe to The Youth's Companion. It touts entertaining stories with strong moral values, invites address for a free prospectus and sample copies, and details price changes and gifts for new subscribers starting January 1, 1912. It lists Boston's The Youth's Companion office and calendar gift.
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Companion
Berkeley St
Boston
Mass
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Carl Glick
Jillian Vealey
Patrick Kelley
George Stone
O. D. Speer
Williams and Mary College
Williamsburg
Dr. J
Willam BE. Doty
R. 5. Jackson
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Ian F. English
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Macon
Mercer
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Jacksonville
University of Florida
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Saston
Lafayette
Dickingon
Philadelphia
Penn
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Republican Party
Frisco
Dec. L
St. Louis & San Francisco Railway Company
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Davenport
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AL Alleger
Selle Davis
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