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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1912

Page

3

Notice of Equalization Hearings across Oklahoma 1912

The document outlines state wide equalization of property valuations for 1912 in four sections with a hearing scheduled July 1. It urges county assessors to publish data locally and notes missing annual statements due by July 1. It also includes notices of real estate sale in the guardianship of Levi and Lydia Whaler and county board actions in Craig County including tax penalty remittance and a condemnation resolution for a land strip in the SW quarter of section 14.

Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma Hay al Air The Chieftain Levi Lydia Whaler Foken County See Craig County Obiabioett Rola Ding

Oklahoma county orders land condemnation for public highway

Legal notices from Craig County Oklahoma authorize the county attorney to condemn diverse parcels across sections seven and above for a public road. The proceedings, ordered by the County Board in sessions of 1912 and 1913, name landowners Garrett Snell Blake Giles Haden Payne Reed Petty and others, with district judge Preston Davis overseeing.

Twentyseven Mange Tees Frederick L. Garrett C.galdwell Craig County State of Oklahoma R. BF. Nix Co. Hitchell Oklahoma Towit Northwe Rattle Snell William J. Blake John Giles Caldonia Haden Amzia M. Payne J. Warren Reed James 8. Petty C. Caldwell State of Preston 5. Davis

Owen Bill for Sale of Chickasaw Lands

A Senate bill directs the Interior Department to sell unallotted Chickasaw and Choctaw lands in twenty annual installments at five percent interest. Purchasers receive a receipt of occupancy, with deeds issued after payments. The government pays the tribes the total price upfront and deposits deferred payments to the Treasury.

Owen Gore United States Senate Committee On Indian Affairs House of Representatives United States of America Congress Secretary of the Interior

Bear Attack Ends in Maine Rescue Shootout

Mrs F C Harvey and husband Mr Harvey of Temary New Jersey were visiting Yoko Pond Maine. On Boardman mountain the wife shot and killed an angry bear after the husband, frozen and trapped in a spruce, dodged the claws for hours. The bear died within ten feet of the pair.

Kille Baar Mre F.C. Harvey Temary N. J Yoko Pond Boardman Mountain Chris Herald

Perpetual Motion Impossible Says Classic Text

An early discussion defines perpetual motion as a device that, without external input, sustains motion and performs work indefinitely. It asserts the impossibility under the conservation of energy, stating no new energy can be created and a self-moving machine cannot exist.

Papal Senate Representation Across Nations

The papal senate includes 13 countries Italy Austria Hungary Spain France United States Belgium Holland Brazil Portugal England and Ireland. Since the deaths of Cardinals Taschereau and Moran Canada and Australia were temporarily removed from the roster. There are 44 cardinals in total, 30 of foreign birth and 34 Italians, with 11 Italian sees and 22 residing in Rome. Four non native Italians also reside in Rome: Merry Del Val Vives y Tut Billot and Van Rossum.

Papal Senate Italy Austria Hungary Spain France United States Belgium Holland Brazil Portugal England Ireland Taschereau Moran Canadas Australia Rome Eternal City Merry de Val Vives Y Tut Billot van Rossum

Wit of congress stirs Chicago Jewelers at annual banquet

J. Adam Bede known as the wit of congress spoke on happiness causing uproar among Chicago Jewelers' association. He joked that a Miss Week married Mr. Day, noting the pun shows sunshine in all times. He quipped more Days would come to offset the lost Week.

J. Adam Bede Congress Chicago Jewelers’ Association

Doctors and minister swap quips about ailing patron

In a Washington country club a doctor and a minister trade wry lines about an old patron named Cunningham. The minister asks if he is worse and the physician soberly answers that the man is “suffering from in Somola” and needs help.

Washington Cunningham Somola Eeaturite Mactase

Artificial Flowers in Japanese Craft and Fashion

The Japanese excel in artificial flower making, copying blossoms and whole branches with high fidelity. They imitate wis tarla cherry and rage trees with cotton and silk flowers that fool critics. These blossoms decorate attire, with silk and velvet varieties fetching high prices.

Engagement Ring Confesses Conflicting Sweetness

In a startled moment George places the engagement ring on her finger and proclaims this is the one she always preferred. She expresses gratitude with a mix of emotion, while George remains modest about the choice, denying any special treatment.

George

Wireless operated yacht haunts Berlin lake

Boating parties on Lake Wannsee near Berlin report a new electric yacht named Friday Fine moving in and out among the other craft with no one aboard to operate or steer. The vessel is controlled entirely from a shore wireless station and is said to sail by remote control.

Lake Wannsee Berlin Friday Alee

La Follette Backers Meet Governor Wilson in Seagirt Lunch

Seagirt New Jersey July 12 Chicago financier Charles Crane and Charles Van Hise of Wisconsin University, longtime La Follette supporters, plan a luncheon with Governor Wilson ahead of Speaker Clark's arrival. Crane signals support for Wilson, signaling sentiment shift among La Follette followers. The meeting aims to shape campaign leadership and headquarters location while McCombs weighs party chair and alliance roles.

Seagirt N. J Charles &. Crane Chicago Senator la Follette Charles van Hise University of Winconsin la Follette Wilson Chawp Clark Crane Wisconsin van Hise Clark McCombs Egamnst Dhe Iiance Committee New York

Sunset on the Desert Poem Fragment

A lyrical meditation on sunset over an arid landscape with blue sky and bare hills. The poem describes colors signaling night, wind dampening heat, and silhouettes against fading light. It reflects thoughts of spirits calling and contrasts day’s end with approaching darkness.

Murder Mystery at Salina Bullet-Riddled Body Found

Salina Kang July 1 A bullet riddled unidentified man was found in an alfalfa field. The skull showed a blunt force injury, features unrecognizable. He appeared to be a man about 40 with sandy hair and mustache, of medium height. A small sum of money was in his pockets. The alfalfa was trampled, suggesting a struggle and possible robbery motive.

Salina Alfalfa Field Kang

Ross Speaking Dates Set Across Oklahoma

The Honorable Leslie P. Rosa will speak at multiple Oklahoma towns in July. Appearances include Sallisaw Sequoyah county Monday July 15 at 2 p m Wagoner Wagoner county 7 p m July 15 Pryor Mayes county July 16 2 p m Vinita Craig county July 16 8 p m Miami Ottawa county July 17 2 p m Afton Ottawa county July 18 8 p m Claremore Rogers county July 18 1 p m Tulsa Tulsa county July 18 8 p m Sapulpa Creek county July 19 2 p m Okmulgee Okmulgee county July 19 8 p m Roff Pontotoc county July 20 9 a m Mill Creek Johnson county July 20 1 20 p m Holdenville Hughes county July 20 8 p m.

Afton Ottawa County Claremore Rogers County Tulsa Sapulpa Creek County Okmulgee Roff Pontotoc County Mill Creek Johnson County Holdenville Hughes County

Railroads Liable For Fires in Alberta Province

Railroads operating in Alberta are held liable for all forest fires started within 400 yards of their right of way. If fires go out of control, their crews must fight them for at least 10 miles and cover related damages. An order by fire inspector Clyde Leavitt applies to Canadian Pacific, Grand Trunk Pacific, and Canadian Northern lines, with patrols 2–4 times daily and a 100-strong force. Velocipedes will be used in northern districts for patrols, and passengers urged not to discard lighted cigars.

Edmonton Alta Alberta Clyde Leavitt Board of Railway Commissioners Canadian Pacific Grand ‘Trunk Pack Canadian Northern Daly Department of the Interior Abpee

Bryan to visit Feeling Against Bryan in Montgomery Mo

July reports from Feeling Against Bryan Iowa Chautauqua bureau announced W J Bryan would be sent to Montgomery Mo during August Chautauqua instead of Henry W Hanty. Local democrats fear his intrusion after Baltimore convention stance. Effort to cancel the date is indicated. Esteno Oklahoma drilling reaches 1200 feet with a saltwater gusher at EI Rena indicating possible oil or gas. Similar gusher at Plectra Texas just before BI Rena was learned.

Bryan Montgomery Iowa Esteno Okla EI Rena Plectra Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kansas City Weekly Star Arrers the Star R. P. Clay Tatlequah J. Berry King Tahlequah Daniel Whaler Guardian Board of County Vinita R. F. Nix J. M. Simms Robert L. Chamberlin C. 8. Mitchell George Costley Board of Country Commissioners Craig J. M. Simme R. FP. Nix Mitchell Robert J. Chamberlin Commission R. F Owen Bill Lafollette Glark Supreme Spen Wight Frank L. Decker Tagdad California Westville Oklo Fmt
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