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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1912

Page

6

State Farmers Adopt Report Expressing Thanks to Stillwater and A & M College

A long formal resolution from the State Farmers Institute commends Stillwater and the A and M College for a welcoming environment and extension efforts. It endorses continued support for agricultural and home science programs, opposes the Aikin Bill, praises quaratine eradication, and outlines proposed legislative advocacy and funding for the university's agricultural advances.

Stillwater A. & M. College Parmere Bard of Agriculture Gmablic School Teadhens Commssion Railroads Livestock Department A. AM. Colege Okla Goti Irma Mathemws State Board of Agriculture State Farmers’ Institute Board of Agriculture Fis Eack County Girls Agricultural Club A & M. College

Seven Murder Trials Yield Seven Acquittals in Nowata

In Nowata Oklahoma during the past year seven men were tried for murder. Six were acquitted and one hung jury. The first defendants Henry Wiley John Minor and John McCusker were tried separately for the Lenapah pay night murder and body burning and all were acquitted. Fred Nornside faced the Dyer murder at South Coffeyville and was acquitted. Doc Frantz charged in the Jim Austin morphine case was acquitted. Gaing charged in the Mrs Crockett murder was acquitted. Lo Harkins charged in the Elsie Adame case fled in October and was acquitted. Attorneys Campbell Humphrrey and Hert Van Leuven represented the defendants. Prosecution by County Attorney W V Thraves.

Cotton Dyer South Coffeyville I. U. Tatman Dyer Burnside Doc" Frantz Jim Austin Ee Gaing Crockett Nowata Lo Harkins Elsie Adame Sitfronin Hurst Arvie Hurst Delaharn Oetobur Campbell and Humphrrey Gamnes Hert van Leuven Cagex W. V. Thraves

Road to Crater Lake Could Be World Class Scenic Highway

The annual report of Crater Lake National Park’s superintendent recommends building a road around Crater Lake that would be one of the great scenic highways. The route would reach 1,000 to 2,000 feet above sea level, offer unobstructed views, and stretch about 26 miles. Center Lake National Park sits atop the Cascade Range in Oregon with Crater Lake as its centerpiece and lava-formed surroundings. A separate sale notice shows a good horse and buggy and harvest gear at a Cherokee Building location.

Crater Lake Department of the Interior Cascade Mountains Aouth Center Lake National Park Cascade Range Oregon Castade Range Rocky Montaine Coast Range Cateau Mange Hoo Rainier Mazama Hod Link

Broadway Courtship and a Pair’s Daring Meeting

Jerry Underhill returns to New York after eleven years and enters a mock marriage plot with Alice Sanford as a matchmaking plan unfolds. Jerry, torn by love, finally confesses true feelings in the park and agrees to marry Alice, while a separate note reveals gossip on Beatrice Price and Oscar Newman's pique marriage and a reflective debate on love and motive.

Samm Martin Pole J. T. Famittwah Dauheter Ethel Oscar Newiman Grace Church Oakburn Toonday Sam’ T Os Newman Beatrice Price Beatrice Ethel Hamilton Bill Oscar Sam

Must Have Little Else to Do, Learn to Wear a Monocle

A reflective quote by Blanche Elizabeth Wade argues that when a man pursues idle amusements like donning a monocle his other responsibilities lag. It suggests leaders should govern rather than be governed, embracing noble, royal lives.

Blanche Elizabeth Wade

Trying His Own Hand

A humorous tale notes minister reproach to John for missing church, John replies he is busy tinkering with his own soul. The Methodtat Recorder records the exchange as a local parable on personal piety.

John Snotch

Private Oklahoma Wedding Surprises Vinita Town

A quiet Big Cabin Oklahoma ceremony turns into a comic chase as Doctor Adams orchestrates a hurried wedding to Miss Sue Roberts of MeCalin with Rev. Fuleomge officiating in Vinita. The plan collapses briefly when the vault and Billy Byrd’s papers threaten the scheme. The couple will reside in Vinita after January.

Craig County Lote Dr. Adams Wis Alownie Bie Cabin Lochinvar Big Cabin Shotel Dee Dock McCullough Doc Parks Bily Byrd Billy Byrd Bluebjacket Judge Parks Teir Farther Torme Vinita

Boy Injured While Playing Indian Costume Battle

In Oklahoma City fourteen year old Willan Anderson wearing an Indian costume tried to simulate scalping Harold Bosworth son of M Boaworth cashier of the Oklahoma State Bank. The two boys ran across an uneven lot and fell the blade of a large hunting knife penetrated Bosworth’s stomach. He was rushed to a local hospital where physicians sewed the wound and reported that no intestines were damaged and Bosworth has a good recovery chance.

Oklahoma City Bec Willan Anderson Harald Boaworth

Oklahoma Khaki Purchase Probe Details Price Dispute

Oklahoma officials examine a khaki cloth purchase for the state penitentiary where bids were questioned and a 45 cent per yard price was set after initial 35 cents. Warden Robert W. Dick defends the process, cites reliance on storekeeper, and questions competitive bidding while noting a 19 to 22 cent government price. Senate members press for clarity on costs and a similar government purchase. Debates touch on supplier Falls City Clothing Co and a former employee’s role. The hearing exposes disagreement over pricing and vendor accountability.

Phic Robert W. Dick Etate Punttentiary Senatural Committee State Board of Attains United States Senate John Whayne Falls City Clothing Co Falls City Co B. Howard Franklin J. Elmer ‘Thomas Howard Bird McGuire Washington Thomas T. ©. Lesler Eeler War Department

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