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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1912

Page

2

Gore Will Fight For Gov Wilson in Oklahoma City

Senator T P Gore arrives in Oklahoma City to back Wilson amid a state party split between Clark Harmon camps. Gore declines to stump but says he will work for his choice and stay through the February 22 state convention. Harmon Clark supporters tail him, urging public speeches, while Wilson leaders press for appearances.

Oklahoma City T. P. Gore Oklahoma Wilson Clark Harmon Oklahama City Skirwin Hotel Hubert Gillism Ardmore Washington Gore Harmon and Clark T Am United States Senate Craia James Grant County Wilson Club J. William J. Bryan Mission

University News Highlights and Welch Local Notes

Judge J S Extes of Oklahoma City spoke to the YMCA at the university last week. The University Semi-Weekly Um- Dire, a student paper, complains merchants advertise sparingly while publishing a cost report. Welch Commercial Club names 1912 officers and pledges road improvements. W L Marker leaves M E T railroad post. Miss Nannie Crow returns from Alabama and resumes work at Huffaker's. A fall on a cement sidewalk causes a scalp wound and headache.

J. S. Extes Oklahoma City Young Mens’ Christian Association Um- Dire Unite States W. L. Marker M. E. & T. Railway Kansas City Nannie Crow Alabama Huffacer’s

Editors Say of Wilson: Ingratitude A Political Fault

The column argues that public ingratitude fuels political machines and abuses. It suggests Governor Wilson’s reply to Col. Harvey was frank, not shocking, and warns against overemphasizing gratitude in choosing a presidential nominee. It cites Hughes and Jim Smith as examples of ingratitude shaping opinions.

Col. Harvey Wilson Harpers Weekly Henry Watterson Tsat Charles BE. Hughes Jim Smith Wilson Tay Harvey Baltmore

The Backer as Owner in New Jersey Politics

The piece argues that James R. Nugent of Newark and James Smith Jr. oppose Governor Wilson, accusing him of ingratitude and broken pledges. It portrays Wilson as failing to align with backers who support him personally, labeling the Wilson era as driven by machine politics and loyalty to friends over impersonal public duty.

New York Globe James Smith, Jr Jersey James James R. Nugent Newark Democratic State Committee Wilson Watterson-Harvey Smith Nugent Harvey Woodrow Wilson Croker Murphy Julius Caesar

Owen Denounces Hearst League Falsehood and Defamation

In a Washington message Robt L Owen refutes a proposed Hearst Progressive League link to the Democratic Party and accuses a Hominy News-Republican circular of defaming a prominent Oklahoma Democrat. He notes no Hearst Progressive League exists, explains his withdrawn motion, and defends Democratic club organization against Gatekeeping claims.

Democratic National Committee Washington National Democratic Organization Hearst Progressive League Democratic Party Hearst Democratic Patrons Federation of Democratic Clubs U.S. A William Jennings Bryan Woodrow Wilson Champ Clark Joseph W. Folk Eugene E. Foss Committee Roger SwHiran Illinois Bryan W. T. Brady Tulsa Oklo National Committee John Sharp Williams United States News-Republican News- Republican of Hominy Democratic Party of Oklahoma Oklahma Democrat Republie Robt. L. Owen

The Deadly Sin and Governor Wilson in Political Debate

A New York Evening Post excerpt dismisses Governor Wilson as harsh and ungrateful for answering an editor bluntly. It ridicules austerity in politics, urges dethroning Wilson, and calls for supporting a universally agreeable candidate over his excoriated record.

New York Evening Post New Jersey Colonel Watterson Ananias Club Wilson Harper's Weekly Democratic Party Jim” Dahlmen Omaha Jin” Smith Jim Nugent Exbosses Jims de Lay

A Scandalous Falsehood from The News-Republican

A long letter from D M Marrs denounces a Hominy editorial circulated to attack a Democratic leader. He claims decades of service to Oklahoma Democrats, rejects allegations of Hearst ties and failed efforts, and asserts his role in the 1910 suffrage and constitutional campaigns.

Priceless Manuscript Found in Edinburgh Library

Professor Kennedy of Edinburgh University describes a hitherto unknown manuscript of the Old Testament named Codex Edenbur genesis. He found it in the Advocates Library Edinburgh and says its size conditions and calligraphy rival only the best MSS in libraries worldwide.

Kennedy Edinburgh University Advocates Lbrary Edinburgh

Clergyman Receives Unruly Typewriter Delivery

A Maine clergyman living at a town hotel ordered a type writer sent to his rooms. It arrived while he was out and the proprietor confiscated it. When the minister returned, the proprietor whispered that the case was on the tee for dinner and he would be all right by mealtime.

Maine

Auto Flung Into Tree In Norfolk Crash

An autosat collided with a telegraph post at Thetford Norfolk and somersaulted. One occupant was hurled high into a tree and hung by his clothes until a motorcyclist rescued him, authorities reported this week.

Thetford Norfolk England

Sewing Machines in Japan Prompt Military Uniform Fabrication

The Japanese government operates three modern factories equipped with sewing machines to produce uniforms and clothing for various branches. Sewing machines are a large, profitable aid to shoemakers and other producers benefiting from efficient textile work.

Japan Tt Dervieg At. Ore

Teddy Roosevelt and the Republican Party Trust Busting Song

The Kansas City Star quotes Western press that Roosevelt is the only man who can unite the insurgent and stand‑pat wings and secure GOP reelection by pleasing trusts. The piece mocks his claim of opposing trusts and recalls his past support and attacks as he heads west.

T. R's Western Press Agency Kansas City Star Teddy Republican Party Jend U. S. Treasury Washington Coon Lobe Emporia Kansas Cuba U. 8 Godfrey

C W B M Meeting Notice for February Seventh

The Christian church C W B M will meet Tuesday February seventh at 2 30 PM at 247 South Smith Street the home of J R Scott A program includes The Missionary Training School topics by Mrs Charles Wonimack Mrs A A Brown Mrs Sidney Smith Mrs HW Williams readings music prayer and a farewell benediction

C. W. BM The Christian Church J. R. Scott South Smith Street Tople Laader James Miller Jesus Charles Wonimack A. A. Brown Sidney Smith HW. M. Williams Musse Missionary Training School J. R. Beatt W. B. DePue Mis. Perkins R, BE. Moss

Vinita Gets New Hotel On South Wilson Street

The Burlington Hotel on South Wilson Street is nearing completion and will be a welcome addition to Vinita. It will offer 64 rooms with baths and modern improvements. When finished Vinita will have one of the best hotels in the state with a large dining room and full facilities.

University Glee Club Norman George Seymour Lenox Department of Music Holsmiere School of Ope Arts Barrett Department of Education Mooco Dafield & Co. of New York BuMigton South Wilson Street Vinita

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