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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1912

Page

2

Oklahoma State Political Outlook in Roosevelts Primary

Oklahoma City July 5 The Taft Roosevelt split is to be fought out in the August 6 primary with Roosevelt as the progressive choice. The state party filings determine ballot order and electors, with ten Oklahoma votes split five at large and five from the state. Details include elector nominees, party statuses, ballot counts by party, and reflections on past Baltimore conventions and Oklahoma delegates.

Oklahoma City Taft Roosevelt Fay Oklatowa Tetlon Flint Oklahom Wiatriots HK. A. McGowan Talbina A. A. Davidson Muskogee Smn Baltimore Oklahoma Potio Miort Wilson Clark Visa Verga Bryan Clark Alan Roger Sullivan W. HH. Murray Giddings Woodrow. Wilson Senator Gore Judge Owen

Vinita Hosts Large Celebration Parade Across Town

A huge community celebration unfolds in Vinita with a long parade through downtown streets. Crowds enjoy food, drinks, and a festive atmosphere as residents and visitors join the day’s events and applause for local participants.

Baltimore convention seals Wil lis nomination after 46 ballots

The Baltimore convention completed a dramatic 46 ballot process to nominate the New Jersey man for president on a Progressive platform. Oklahoma largely stayed away from deliberations while Roger Sullivan Charles Murphy and Tom Taggart moved the bloc forward. The final action formed a united front against the common enemy as Wil lis nomination emerged amid battlefield rhetoric and political strategy.

Fred Pfire Baltinore United States New Jersey Oklahoma Roger Sullivan Chas Murphy Tom Taggert Pdt Wil

High School Beats Bank ofa in Close City Baseball Contest

Friday report from Busey notes strong local baseball play with High School defeating Bank ofa by one run in a tense afternoon game. batters include Berger Krapp Felts Lawronte. other matches feature Fat Men versus Loans and a key High School versus Milford-Serger clash amid rough notation and crowd chatter.

Bankofa Bankers Ebornty OH High School Marta Burne Lowe Behnete Berger Krapp Felts Lawronte High School Milford-Serger Gamy Eterno Pakude Garweire Tie’ High School Milfons Mats

County Court News. Mundetos from the criminal court acts

The Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment in several cases and ordered records spread. Defendants J. Laughey, Otis Tittle, Blunt Martin, and Houston Brice were jailed this morning with fines ranging from 50 to 500 dollars and county jail terms from 30 to 180 days.

Mundetos Criminal Court of Appela Ehetaining Hiden Sfire J. Laughey Otis Tittle Blunt Martin Houston Brice

Wolgast May Not Get Best Belt in Controversial Fight

Promoter McCrary announced in Los Angeles that he has grave doubts about Referee Welch's decision awarding the Wolgast Hivers fight to Wolgast as a knockout. He has not decided whether to award the $800 diamond belt to the champion.

Los Angeles Cal McCrary Welch Wolgast Hivers Wolgast

Sanest Fourth in All History Promotes Fireworks Safety

The Chicago Tribune reports national Fourth of July fatalities showing fewer injuries due to expanded prohibitions on fireworks. Across cities with bans, casualties dropped. enforcement reduced accidents, especially in rural areas, while urban centers largely avoided incidents.

Chicago Tribune Ireworks Freworks Chicago America Countty

Hotel Service Pointers Emphasize Guest Courtesy

A Buffalo hotel releases a booklet urging staff to deliver superior service. It stresses that service comes from all employees, from doormen to room clerks and operators, with consistent courtesy shaping a guest’s impression and word of mouth for the hotel.

Buffalo N. Y Mr. Robinson

Niagara Water Use Cuts Wear At Falls

In a 1908 survey the War Department considered building a dam back of Niagara Falls to deflect current and reduce erosion on the horseshoe curve. Feasibility was found but cost stalled action. Withdrawals for power would lessen apex pressure and wear, yet limits from the Canadian American water treaty safeguard Niagara’s grinder for the future.

Atawthg Niagara War Department

What Ads Did for Memphis A Series in Sealle's Weekly

A fragmented review of Memphis civic advertising in Sealle's Weekly tracing a campaign to boost the city. It notes public spending on ads, font fees, and aims to attract business, with commentary on advertising's influence and the road to buyer reach.

Sealle Nat Clee M City Ult Memphis

For Sale A Despabile Residence Lot in Knight Agaition

Short sale note offers a disposable residence lot in Knight Agaition. Bargain price rumored, inquiry at the Chieftain office for details and terms. Local notice format suggests immediate interest and call to action for potential buyers.

The Newspaper and its Role in Daily Life

The piece extols the newspaper as essential to informed living for every reader in the United States. It emphasizes how papers convey world news and intimate local details about neighbors, towns, streets, and even individual homes.

United States Thomas EB. Dock

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Vinita Leo As Bronéan Sant Sanest Advertising Talks E. M. Henderson Riddle Farmers State Bank R. L. Mitchell Vinita Okla F. L. Hughson Delaware Winner F. L. Marney Webb Bros Vinita, Okla W. B. Crawford William Sheriwood Vernon d’Arnalle Barrett-Buffington Building Louis Bagby Dr. C Neer Ofice DRS, Bagby & Neer First Nationals Bankg Wien Neader Mrs. Jessie Ballard H. H. Wynne Re L Mitchell A. W. Herron Otice Barrett Wilson Street Adair Street J. R. Baird East Side Livery Barn James S. Davenport New Halsell Vinita Oklahoma W. H. McCann Kinnison and Hollow Okla Barratt- Buffington Building R. P. Clay Kansas City Weekly Star Star
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