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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1912

Page

3

Oklahoma governor attacks Doolin bid in bitter party feud

Oklahoma City reports Governor Cruce denounces Doolin methods as the Tulsa aspirant to national committeeman faces a political backlash as the Galbreath camp fights to rally support. The Daily Oklahoman editorial backs Doolin and questions the value of the opposition campaign amid east side political tension.

Oklahoma City John B. Molin Alva Cruce Robert Galbreath Tulsa Doolin Oklahoman One Jayne Wewoka Repud Opinion Galbreath

Withdrawn Lands and Private Tracts Described in Survey Bulletin

The report notes that many listed withdrawn lands are privately owned and not affected by the order. Areas lacking promise will be opened to agricultural entry while lands with resources remain government property under related laws. It includes a section by section description and a geologic sketch map of the southern San Joaquin Valley.

Etroleum San Joaquin Valley California United States Geological Survey Robert Anlergon Hillet Temblor Range Sierra Nevada Bakersfield Anderson Wheeler Ridge Pleito Creek Bulletin Director, Geological Survey Washington

Auction Planned for Vinita College Heights Cherokee Additions

Mr Bly Orr owner of College Heights and Cherokee Additions to Vinita closed a sale yesterday with R J Nagley manager for F B Hannister suburban real estate developer of Pittsburg Pa to hold a big auction of lots Saturday March 2. The sale offers free $500 worth of lots and brass band concerts with excursion railroad rates. Vinita boosters urged to attend and join the booster club as streets will be improved and public interest grows.

Bly Orr College Heights Vinita R. J. Nagley F. B. Hanenister Pittsburg Orr Cherokee Frisco Katy

Murray speaks for agencies in eastern Oklahoma

In reply to Representative Ferris, William H. Murray, president of the constitutional convention and Chickasaw nation member, expresses views on abolishing district Indian agents. He favors retaining agents to oversee land sales, protect buyers, and ensure prompt transfers, arguing the federal government should cover administration costs in the Five Civilized Tribes and oppose waste of tribal funds.

Tishomingo Oklo Peb Scott Ferris William H. Murray Constitutional Convention First Chance of Representatives Chickashaw Nation Oklahoma Murray Indian Department Five Civilized Tribes Atoka Thte Erisiun Tribunal Department Washington Lidlad

County Democratic Convention Opens in Craig County

The Craig County Democratic Convention began at 2 20 this Saturday afternoon with Hd Bdary of Vinita chosen chairman and Bryan Cash named secretary. Delegates hear speeches by county leaders as credentials committee prepares to report.

Craig County Hd. Bdary Vinita Bryan Cash

Col Hootie Bell Praises Woodrow Wilson

A Chieftain interview with Col. Hootie Bell praises Woodrow Wilson as a unifying Democratic figure. He lauds Wilson as educated, principled, and experienced, capable of fair labor policy and just governance without entanglements. The piece also mentions Mrs. Dungan declining a world tour piano offer and notes upcoming Norman graduation events and a Russian play tryout.

The Chieftain Col Hootie Bell Cheroke Col. Bell Woodrow Wilson Samuel J. Tilden Poli Tcs

State University News Highlights Student Activity

Prohibition League plans an oratorical contest for undergraduates to select a university representative for the state forensic contest. Prof House lectures on French and German schoolrooms before the Northwestern Oklahoma Educational Association in Wagoner. John Spargo will speak February 20 under the University Lyceum Course. Bob Wood, class of 1911, recently visited friends and is now with the U S Geological Survey in Washington DC, noted for a 115 yard kickoff return. Dad Bhnott of the Middle West Y M C A visits Norman, praised for influence. A new law school instructor, George Gessner, joins as contract lecturer. The university’s Y M C A and Y W C A will offer mission study courses this semester. A play reviews history and current issues in Britain, France and other nations. A democratic student-led initiative plans a presidential candidate discussion. Democratic primaries in Cleveland County elected 19 delegates to the state convention, with several students serving as delegates and alternates. The modern university is producing active, engaged citizens.

State University News Prohibition League House Northwestern Oklahoma Educational Association Wagoner John Spargo Cat Claim University Lyceum Bob” Wood United States Geological Survey Washington, D.C Wood Varalty Washburn Tho Boyd Field Dad” Bhnott Middle West Norman George Gessner Oklahoma City Harvard Lle Wid Bristan United States Cleveland Champ Clark Woodrow Wilton Ucket Randolph Pred Capshaw Rosear Cox Kortis Holland Oats Ledbetter

Vinita Insane Asylum Construction to Resume by March 15

Oklahoma City Feb 15 The Holmboe company, contractor for Vinita asylum buildings, informs the state board of public affairs it will resume work on or before March 15. If not, the board will seek other construction arrangements. Work halted last summer over an assumed appropriation lapse, but the attorney general ruled the appropriation remains available.

Oklahoma City State Board of Public Affairs Holmboe Company Vinita Insane Asylum Vinita

Fort White Oak Falls to Insurgents in District 47 Clash

A wartime letter from War Department, White Oak Oklo, dated February 17, describes a violent attack on Fort White Oak by insurgents allied with Prof Bell's army. The blockade house of district 47 militia was destroyed on February 16, with reconstruction underway but interrupted by further attacks. The letter notes shifting control and ongoing tension as factions claim loyalty to district 47 and its United Brothers.

White Oak Oklo Fort White Oak Bell Miss Sadie House of the Lord United Brotherhood White Oak School Shelton Good United Brothers SEC OF War Dept DIST

Great Reduction in Subscriptions for Journal Year

The Kansas City Daily and Sunday Journal offers a one year subscription for $2.00 as part of a national campaign year sale. The offer places the subscriber on the paper’s list for a full year at half the regular rate.

Kansas City Sanday Journal Daily Sunday Journal

Great Half-Price Offer For Journal Subscriptions

A public notice advertises subscription rates for The Kansas City Journal. Readers are urged to send 2.00 to receive daily and Sunday editions for a year, with a deadline of March 11 1912, and 4.00 per year otherwise, addressed to The Kansas City Journal in Kansas City Missouri.

Sale of Real Estate in Guardianship of Norrell Blevins

Notice of private sale under Delaware County Court order to the highest bidder for the minor Burrell Blevins. Property located in Craig County Oklahoma described as parts of section 17 township 28 north range 19 east. Sale subject to court confirmation. cash terms. bids in writing with 10 percent bid deposit to L. N. Stivers Grove Oklahoma. Guardian George Blevins dated February 6, 1912.

The Chieftain Norrell Blevins Delaware Oklahoma Burrell Blevins Gaid Court L. N. Stivers Grove Oklo Craig County State of George Blevins Guardian

Still Time to Subscribe to The Youths Companion

Publishers announce yearly subscriptions at 1.75 dollars through March. The new rate 2.00 dollars takes effect April 1. Aimed at readers seeking extended access to youth oriented content, this offer emphasizes limited time savings.

the Youth's Companion

The Youths Companion subscription offer at old price

The Youths Companion invites readers with subscriptions expiring to renew before January 1 to receive fifty two weeks at the old price. The paper covers day events and features school and college athletics advice, home occupations, community roles, and a family page acting as a domestic encyclopedia. Subscribe now at 1.75 dollars. The Youths Companion Jans Berkeley Street Boston Mass.

Jans Berkeley Street Boston

Board Seeks Janitor Bids for Craig County Oklahoma

Notice from the Craig County Board of County Commissioners invites sealed proposals for janitorial services through March 31 1912. Bids must be filed with the County Clerk by February 5 at 6 p.m. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated January 10 1912. R F P NIX County Clerk.

I Board of County Commissioners Craig County State of Oklahoma R. FP. Nix

Government Farms Free 1912 Official Land Guide

Advertisement for a 1912 182 page book Free Government Land by H. B. Crippen Estella Oklahoma. Describes acres in each county township plats rainfall elevation maps tables and charts, how to acquire government land without occupancy, patent forms, irrigation project maps, state tax laws and more. Price 50 cents postpaid.

United States H. B. Crippen Estella Okla

Incomplete OCR Fragment on Ade Ome Tis

Fragmentary OCR text mentioning names Ade Ome and Syed with stray terms about ice, pushing, er a and none of the clear events or context to form a full news item.

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