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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1912
Page
1
A writer argues that strict prohibition failed in a Kansas county, detailing vanished population, shuttered factories, and costly prosecutions. He contrasts this with Craig county Oklahoma, where enforcement drains tax money and harms laborers. He laments wasted court costs and declining real estate values, urging caution before embracing nationwide prohibition.
Grant Victor United States marshal returned from Washington after consulting with Attorney General Wickersham and interior officials on enforcing the liquor ban in the old Indian Territory. He expects a decision within ten days and vows to pursue dealers and possessors vigorously if required, even with up to forty deputies. Officials may hold that the 1887 act still governs the territory, reviving territorial-era enforcement.
Oklahoma City Jan. 1&8 Governor Cruce issued a statement denying reports that he planned to convene an extra legislative session in March or any other time. He said no one has heard from him that he will call a special session or that his position from last fall has changed.
A large crowd heard Evangelist Mc Intosh speak on Wages and Rev Phillips sing Diamonds in the Rough last night. The revival is ongoing with several converts and new members reported. Tonight at Wilson and Canadian corner at 7 15, services at the church at 7 80, come early for seats.
Eugene A Reed of New Hampshire predicts New England delegates will back Governor Woodrow Wilson for president at the Democratic National Convention despite Governor Foss of Massachusetts. Reed says NH voters favor Wilson, urge unity, and expect New Hampshire to vote Democratic next election. He notes Wilson’s independence appeals to party figures and cites support from Bryan for Wilson.
Seats for The Flirting Princess are selling quickly at the Grand with the entire house expected to be sold out by Friday night. The show features 52 acting people plus carpenters and crew and screens in Vinita and Tulsa Oklahoma before a two week St Louis stand. A $450 guarantee was paid to secure the attraction. The Piloting Princess visits Parsons tonight, with the same seven piece orchestra joining Saturday for the show and a dance after.
A Baraboo Wisconsin missive states a man wearing a lodge emblem to Elks Lodge No 1012 may be seeking his identity. The man believes his name is E B Craig but is unsure. Local Elks officials have wired Baraboo to aid in confirming the man’s identity.
California oil output reached an estimated 83 million barrels in 1912, with production growth from Sunet and McKittrick sites and new fields at La Habra Valley and Coalinga. Drilling extended into Elk Hills and Belridge, Lost Hills, Cat Canyon, and nearby borders, increasing storage, demand, and refinery capacity at El Segundo for 5,000 barrels daily, while contracts with Arizona smelters and Canadian Pacific Railway boosted consumption and shipments.
War ren K. Snyder obtained a district court restraining order delaying a possible January 29 bond election in Oklahoma City for 250000 to finance a northwest railroad and fund the state capitol project. Judge J. J. Carn ey at El Reno granted the order, challenging the legality of the election call and the use of funds. A hearing will determine the city commissioners authority to call the special election.
Editor notes widespread opposition to a Vinita saloon petition. Many residents condemn saloons as a bar to heaven, wealth, honor, and hope while linking them to vice, crime, and despair, according to CAPT G B White.
A New Jersey centered Jackson Day banquet showcased optimism for the fall presidential race. Col Bryan and Gov Wilson drew praise, with Wilson appearing Bryan's choice. Interviews in Philadelphia cited Wilson as the progressive candidate, and national committee members showed support for the New Jersey governor amid calls for harmony. News from the New York World and New York Post noted cross-aisle admiration and hints of a Baltimore convention unity against Taft and Clark factions.
County Assessor Shelton announces the office is open in the court house and property assessment has begun under the new law. Craig county will be divided into four districts with Vinita area under D T Witt, northeast led by Louis Cass of Welch, and southwest by Jon Williams of Catale. Shelton travels to Tulane for assessors convention.
Washington dispatch reports the appointment of B Wallen as postmaster at Vinsta replacing Joe H Butler who served over thirteen years. Butler was popular with patrons, and the change draws regret, but Wallen is described as a thoroughly competent choice the Chieftain endorses.
A letter to the people of Vinita urges all residents to attend ongoing Methodist church meetings. It stresses civic duty, personal example, and the real impact of religion on upbuilding the town, inviting anyone who thinks to join.
Chicago January 12 Harry Wao Le currently stars in Flirting Princess and will open a engagement at the new City Palace Theatre in Chicago early this spring. English pantomime creator Mort H Singer, his manager, will handle the engagement while in Europe this season. The show will be the Flirting Princess.
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