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The Weekly Chieftain in Vinita, Oklahoma

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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1912

Page

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Forty Sixth Ballot Names Woodrow Wilson for President

The Baltimore Democratic convention closed about 3 pm after eight days of effort. The forty sixth ballot gave Wilson 733 votes and momentum to his supporters. W J Bryan stated no further plan beyond allowing the nominee to appoint the campaign committee. He stressed platform, progressive candidate, and a campaig nn committee aligned with the nominee as prime concerns.

Balti Eore Woodrow Wilson Wilson W. J. Bryan Bryan Uchanan Fremont Nigras Lincoln KcClelan Seymour Grant Reeley Sheen Tilden Hayes Hanocock Garfield Cleveland Blaine Harrison Sh -Harrison McKinley Parker tRoosevelt Tore Bob Taft Kae Taft Charleston D. C Baltimore Douglas Hancock

Democratic Electors and Candidates for Oklahoma Offices

A list of Democratic ticket electors for presidential, U S Senate, and multiple congressmen by district, with names and home towns across Oklahoma. Includes Corporation Commissioner and Supreme Court and Court of Appeals justice selections. Also shows an itemized budget estimate for School District No 65 repairs and operations totaling 27 225 dollars, with names Seymour Riddle and W G Masterson noted as president and clerk.

G. W. Cornell Clinton R. B. Forrest Ki Reno Dan V. Perry Carnegie Ross Oklahoma City Davenport Willita W. A. Huser Okemah James H. Sykes Tulsa W. Y. Thraves Nowata M. J. Williams Muskogee Chas D. Carter Ardmore J. J. Parsons Isom Springs R. H. Stanley Hugo Scott Ferris Lawton W. Mansell Hobart Harry K. Allen R. P. Bowles Durant J. EB. Love—Sharon The Supreme Court N. B. Maxey John B. Turner Vinita Criminal Court of Appeals Southern Henry M. Furman Ada Seymour Riddle W. G. Masterson

Bryan forecast a great victory for progressive democracy

Baltimore July 2 William Jennings Bryan said the Democratic ticket would win big on a progressive platform after Woodrow Wilson's nomination. He credited Wilson’s standing with unifying progressives and predicted a large popular and electoral majority, praising the convention's anti-Morgan and anti-tro other actions.

Baltimore William Jennings ' Bryan Woodrow Wilson Bryan Wilson Mr. Parker Democratic Party Republican Party Murphy Ryan New York

Resolutions of Appreciation for Craig County Institute

A Craig county normal committee chaired by Conductor J. B. Rogers presents resolutions praising the institute’s value for teachers, commending County Superintendent HW W C Shelton for advancing education, and extending heartfelt thanks to instructors for their instruction, encouragement, and high ideals that became part of the group.

J. B. Rogers Craig County

Congress Delays Pay Halt Shuts Some Enforcers

In Muskogee Ohio on July 2 a lapse in funding halted federal liquor enforcement officers. Special agents were told not to work without pay as no funds had been approved by the Senate. The Indian Agency avoided closure, while Speaker Clark's SEAL session delayed a joint resolution. Taft signed it before leaving for Philadelphia.

Muskogee Ohio Congress Senate Union Indian Agency Baltimore Dana H. Kelsey Clark Alexander Missouri House Taft Philadelphia

Vinita Hosts County Institute Appreciation Note

A committee from Big Cabin Centralia Welch Bluejacket and Vinita extends thanks to Vinita citizens and the board of education for hosting the county normal institute. They praise the high school building, central location, and access to eminent speakers and musicians, urging the return next year.

Board of Education Vinita John E. Butler Big Cabin Ernestine Green

Supreme Court decisions govern fellow servant doctrine ruling

The Oklahoma Supreme Court commission, led by Philip D. Brewer, reversed and affirmed multiple cases emphasizing the fellow servant doctrine. Key ruling held that in railroads and mining, the doctrine may be abrogated by constitutional or statutory provisions, with several opinions detailing outcomes for a variety of firms and individuals. A notable decision reversed a verdict against Well drillers Brady and Shrewsbury after an employee fell from a derrick, clarifying limitations where nondelegable duties exist.

Vahomes Oty Philip D. Brewer Supreme Court Commission Okhihoma James A. Brady Muskogee County A. T. Krops, Jr R. H. Shrewsbury Brady I. Derrick Judge Brewer J. ¢. Williamson Emma Williamson Louisa Adams Oklahoma County Brown, Beane Company G. Rucker F. M. Rucker H. M. Brown Rogers Clayton Tueas Stella Redale Flora Marine W. R. Lucas Pawnee Dimased C. F. Haley Company State of Sam Poloke Creel Ne Ae Manufacturing Company Ve ‘Onan O. P. Haley Harrison St Louis Louis San Francisco Kompany Vs Farmera Union Pany L. B. Campbell PD. B. Wade Jackson Enid City Railway Company Addie Reynolds Dan Procoag B. B. Jens Major Tthe City Railway Company Rosser Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company Harry Homewood Pottawatomie Smith Wogan and Price J. L. Rice Comanche William G. Estee Rebecca J. Estee Dewey Affirmed Db. Clawson C. B. Cottingham Ida Cottingham Sage Joseph T. Turner Charles Terner Cleveland Jessie M. Porter Anna Wold Alfalfa James B. Bell Pauline Beil Daniel Riggs Jenne Riggs Winhe Mortgage Company Kiowa County Chicago, Rock Teland and Pacific Railway Company A. H. Watson

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