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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1911

Page

3

Editors Praise and Fear of Wilson Across Newspapers

Across the nation editorials and polls show strong support for Woodrow Wilson for the 1912 Democratic nomination. Governors and editors in New Jersey Michigan Missouri and New York voice growing favor for Wilson while Taft aligned papers oppose him. Analysts say Wilson’s candidacy gains momentum despite opposition from business interests and political machines.

Roswell Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Wilson United States Long Branch N. J H. P. Bennett Winder Ottawa Kan Taft Boston Mass Independence Examiner Clinton Democrat Champ Clark Joseph W. Folk Missouri Waxahachie Tex Marquette Mich Michigan Wolverine Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Neenah Jackson Jackson Patriot Union Union Depot Patriot Thomas J. Anketell Mt. Clemens W. N. Ferris Perris Institute Big Rapids Ferris Anketell Tucker New York Pittsburg East Washington, D. C Washington Herald Edwin F. Sweet Washington White House Sacramento Cal Tammany Tius Metropolis Upstate Empire Democracy Likeihood Nation Democrats of Lake States Action Harmon Ohio West Tere New Castle Princeton New Orleans Boston Boston Lane Middle West Northwest Mr. Taft Roosevelt Wall Street Tim” Sullivan Chicago Tammy

Oklahoma G O P in Tug Over U S Attorney Posts

Taft is to appoint two U S attorneys for Oklahoma early next month triggering a GOP fight. In the western district, where John Embry’s term ends January 7, candidates include King H M Boardman, Lory Lowry, and Cress, with Morgan backing Boardman and McGuire backing Lowry. In the eastern district, incumbent Gregg seeks another term amid rising interest from several contenders coordinated by Harris and Cade.

Washington D. C Dee Taft Oklahoma United States John Embry Dick T. Morgan Judge Gillet Embry Bird McGuire Robert A. Lowry Stillwater Morgan McGuire Gregg

Choctaw Citizenship Suit Seeks Mandamus Relief

Four dozen Choctaw Nation descendants sue Secretary of the Interior in DC Supreme Court to erase "Disapproved" from enrollment rolls and restore citizenship for allotment rights. Attorneys Kappler Merrillat Jones Apple Franklin represent claimants led by Horton and McCoy descendants. Justice Stafford set January 10 to show cause.

Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Secretary of the Interior Fisher Messrs Kappler & Merrillat James K. Jones Washington, D. C Apple & Franklin Ardmore, Oklo Justice Stafford Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Lewse John Mattie James Mary M Nancy E George Po Bertha M. Horton Rachel Viola M. Nunt John H Charles B. Darker Matlsea J William M. Lawley Walter Benjamin C. Welch Buford T Mary G Geneva William H Amina Willian Pay McCoy Maud Reville Cordie John D James Wooley Callie Stella Roy Vaughn Nannie Thomas Foster Margaret McCoy Dawes Commission William ©. Thompson Thompson Hitchcock Atoka

Tulsa Press Club backs Oklahoma immigration bureau plan

Immigration Bureau in Oklahoma favored by Tulsa Press Club at yesterday's meeting. Resolutions urge Governor and state officials to secure legislative appropriation. One dollar now funds a non partisan, free bureau subscription to The Weekly Chieftain through end of 1912.

Tulsa Okla Tulsa Press Club Oklahomma Deuce

A Gift With a Thought In It Christmas Offer

A promotional notice for The Youths Companion proposes a holiday gift subscription priced at 1.75 dollars now, rising to 2.00 by January 1, 1912. It promises a free Calendar for 1912 to subscribers and a calendar lithograph, inviting readers to request sample copies via postal card.

Berkeley St Boston

Order to show cause on guardian for sale of real estate

In Craig County Oklahoma the county court orders next of kin and interested parties to show cause why guardian Effie M Adams should not obtain an order to sell Mollie R Carpenter minor's real estate. Hearing set December 2, 1911 at 1:30 PM in Vinita Court Room. Publication required for three weeks in Vinita Weekly Chieftain.

Chieftain State of Oklahoma Vinita Craig County F. Parks Indge

Oklahoma pardon request by Bert Doublenbad

Notice states that due to ill health the applicant will seek a pardon or parole from the Governor of Oklahoma as soon as reachable, with the date of November 17, 1911 and December 18 1911 referenced for filing.

State of Olahoma Bert Doublenbad

Notice of Hearing on Probate of Foreign Will in Craig County

Mary Helen Kendall filed a petition for probate of Foster D Adams last will in Craig County Oklahoma. The County Court set December 23 1911 at 10:00 am in Vinita for the hearing. All interested parties may appear and contest. Jas F McCullough Clerk of the County Court.

Chieftain Foster D. Adams Mary Helen Kendall Craig County Oklahoma Vinita Craie County Jas. FP. McCullough

Notice to creditors for Joe Davis estate Vinita OK

Creditors must present claims against Joe Davis deceased of Vinita Craig County Oklahoma with vouchers to the administratrix. Claims must be exhibited within the time limited by the Craig County County Court from the first publication date. Dated November 16 1911.

Chieftain Joe Davis Vinita Craig State of Oklahoma State of Oklahoma Craig County A.D The Lunsford Jess Lunsford Jesse Lunsford

County Examination For Students Entering State A M College

County examination for admission to the State Agricultural and Mechanical College at Stillwater Oklahoma will be held by the county superintendent in Vinita Craig county on Saturday December 30. Papers graded by the college with notices sent before January 4. Common and high school graduates may enter on diplomas without examination. Tuition is free and the winter term opens January 4.

State A. & M. College State Agricultural and Mechanical College Stillwater Okla Vinita Craig County Oklahoma

Peace Within Vinita Town Defendants Face Attachment Order

B N Ratcliff Mere goes against C A White and Mrs C A White in Vinita town. An attachment for 18.38 was issued on November 9, 1911. Hearing set January 4, 1912 at 10 a m in the justice of the peace court. Attest Justice of the Peace E D Stanley.

The Chieftain Wil T. Roberts A. White Ed A. Stanley Justice of the Peace Vinita Township Craig County Oklahoma C. A. White White Cnid Court Kira B. N. Ratcliff Mere A. D Bn, Ratcliffe Merc. Co Fy Davenport & Rye

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