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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1912

Page

3

Tax Convention Called to Seek Tax Reduction in Oklahoma

A statewide call by the Citizens Protective League of Oklahoma urges a June 29 meeting in Oklahoma City to discuss measures to reduce taxes. Delegates from local tax leagues and organizations will consider reform proposals, seek public fund savings, and oppose waste, with nonpolitical aims and inclusive participation from taxpayers statewide.

Cally Tate Okimhontally Oklahoma C Fund Citizens’ Pro- Elive League of Oklahoma Chamber of Colvord Bullae Oxinhoum City Jesday Bolt Iderin Public Funde Vinedielt Ana Erce Mie de Talland Phila Boise Mad Protectivis Agus Yeti Peerevta Ings Hasa Clasa—Foey Citizens’ Protective Ie of Oklahoma Citizens Prove League of Oklahoma Thiag Ihoma Igned Citizens Protective League OF Oklahoma Iheuanves

Osage Nation Chooses Bacon Rind as Chief in Election

In a decisive Osage election at Vinyhaska Oklahoma the Progressive party ticket led by Chief Bacon Rind and Henry Red Hagte won by a large margin. Rind becomes head of the richest Osage nation as votes were counted across the day.

Osage County Chile Uckel Pawhueka Osages Chef Bacon ‘Rind Jens Wicie Vyhuska, Okla Jones Geneive Bacon Rind Henry Red Hagte

Why enforce law on railroads and not people

A letter argues that railroads obstruct crossings yet evade penalties while private individuals face fines. asks why officials do not enforce the law and collect daily penalties to compel crossing construction. It notes Senator Robert L. Owen joining the Democratic national congressional committee advisory group alongside leaders like Stone Culberson Martin Newlands Bankhead and Chamberlain.

Frisco Railroad Owen Robert L. Owen Coatrman National Congressional Committee Senator Stone Missouri Culberson Texas Martin Virginia Newlands Nevada Bankhead Alabama Chamberlain Oregon

Mammoth Wall at Niagara Fortified by Treaty Plan

Fragment describes a massive Niagara wall project aimed to shield the falls’ surroundings and preserve the scenery. It notes the American Canadian waterways treaty limits and that the extra diversion would not reduce the American Falls more than an eighth of an inch, preserving splendor.

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Adpled Adages Litany of Writings in Fragment

A fragmentary collection of proverb like lines. The text blends old saying style with misspelled and jumbled phrases about kissing, lights going out, staying dry, rage, duty, love, costs, wine, women, honesty, and breath. No clear narrative or date or author.

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Fragmentary verse and witticisms attributed to a judge

A garbled quotation set presents lines on home, mortgages, gluttony, weight, and kindness. The text mixes aphorisms with archaic phrasing and a header line attributing to a judge, yielding a fragmented editorial or miscellany item with no clear narrative or event.

Petition signatures questioned in state measure fraud case

A hearing recounts alleged forgery in a petition to call an election on a measure. Experts note similar handwriting across pamphlets and many names not matching addresses, with testimony detailing multiple signatures repeated, invalid voters, and widespread proxy signing. The document cites 1800 plus signatures questionable, and evidence includes pamphlet bundles and locality corroboration.

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Boy Scouts in Vinita Publish Troop 2 Roster

At the request of Vinita residents the list of Troop No. 2 Scouts present at last night’s meeting is published. Enrollment is about fifty and two new members were added with honorable discharges. Meeting began 8:17 and adjourned 10:05 p.m.

Vinita Boy Scouts Movement Spavie Baw Emmett Kenny Tom Tolbert Paul Oneil Sam Fowler Chas Magee Ray Smith Bob McDaniel Chester Simms Dilford Gilatrap Howard Hughson Herron Dison W. A. Scott Phil Mitchell Earnest Bailey Russell Rich Carl Webb Haskell Armstrong Sam Smith Raleigh Clark Luke Galon Jim Haymes Padon Tolbert Willie Hamilton Ray Hamilton Max Chambers Claude Barber Tom Stough John Hously Pierre Berkland Tom Webb Wright Poindexter Cline i Camberlin Willie Glenn Ofelonk P. mi

Trotter School to Be Sold at Public Sale

School District No. 32 announces the public sale of the Trotter school at 1 00 PM on July 3. Oral titles may be rejected per order of the school board.

Trotter

Akin Bill Ruling Stirs Initiatives and Petitions

A court decision questions petition signatures in an Akin initiative fight. Secretary Harrison rules signatures genuine only if the signer personally appeared with the circulator. The ruling impacts petitions and a potential state board review.

Harrison Thutvile Wyle Sivan Witt & Ippesl J. W. Harthotomely Akin Bis Harrisin Ee Campbell Russell Board of Mericulture Pete Hon Harrison Tia Nigeleyte Tara

Muskogee County to Resist Property Tax Increases

Muskogee county commissioners plan to challenge any state board action raising property valuations. Swanson, spokesman, says the county will fight as a unit if the state board increases assessments this year. Observes Guthrie’s city valuation far below Muskogee’s and notes west side value reductions. Senator Harlin, Newman, Roberts, and Linnthan present. Linnthan faces a court issue with Lawless over mortgage payments.

Muskogee Okla Supreme Court of the United Coon Swanson State Board Guthrie Senator Harlin M. Newman 0. T.roberts M. J. Linnthan Welch Mr. Linnthan Leare J. Lawless Lawless Linnthan

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