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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
4
The Weekly Chieftain lists subscription options for Vinita Oklahoma dated Friday July 1 1910. One year by mail costs one dollar. Six months and three months offered. printer is Marks Printing Company publishers.
A flood of Democratic and Republican announcements from Craig County Oklahoma candidates for county judge county attorney sheriff register of deeds clerk of the district court county superintendent county commissioner and other posts appears in Vinita and surrounding areas. Names include D B Prear H J Ewart s W Williamson Ridenhour N W Williamson D B Stutsman and many others with primary dates in August 1910.
The document records district judge and gubernatorial candidacy notes in Oklahoma, discussing Democratic Primary stakes on August 2 1910, mentions Lee Cruce as a leading governor candidate, critiques railroad influence, and promotes the Grandfather Clause as a safeguard against black political domination. It cites Vinita Craig County Oklahoma and references various local figures and issues including Oklahoma City as capital, public works, and ongoing election rhetoric.
The Kansas City Star argues the government must prevent robbing Indians through exorbitant private attorneys fees and should provide government-paid counsel for tribal affairs. It condemns private lawyers as interlopers and calls for abolishing private legal representation for Indian claims, with higher pay for suitable officials if needed. It cites alleged 10 percent arrangements and vast fees after approval of contracts, urging a shift to government-provided services.
The Chieftain informs voters in Vinita that registration begins July 1 and runs through the month. Eligibility requires a thirty day residence in ward six months in the county and one year in the state. All voters must be male and twenty one. Four wards will have inspectors and new registration. Those wanting to vote in the August primary and November general election should register during July.
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