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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1912

Page

6

Local Option and Party Politics Spar Over Prohibition

A Washington summary shows Thomas Shannon of the New Jersey Anti Prohibition League urging Woodrow Wilson to clarify his stance on local option. He argues political parties should not force a moral question into party platforms, urging Wilson to state whether he favors local option as a legitimate local measure. The piece also includes a discussion of cottonseed oil exports and uses in various industries, citing statistical tables and commodity applications.

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Cotton exports rise as US trade shows 1908 momentum

The data outlines rising monthly and annual export values for cotton and related products from the United States, with 1908 showing higher totals than earlier years. Cotton seed, meal, and other commodities contribute to a growing export balance, led by major markets in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Canada, while January figures hint at a sustained yearlong expansion.

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Weerg and Cheered for Taft and Teddy

Washington, D. C. March 27 Taft denounced Theodore Roosevelt's third term bid as about six hundred University Club members rose in applause. Senator Bailey urged the president to switch parties if defeated at Chicago. Bailey defended the constitution and quipped about Washington Hamilton Madison versus La Follette Owen. The event included playful banter and a chiding of political remarks. Federal court in session opened with grand jury selection and judge Campbell presiding.

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Roosevelt and Taft Battle for Delegates in Oklahoma Convention

A telegram from Guthrie Ohio recounts Roosevelt led momentum and Taft strength in Oklahoma. Delegates exceed 700 to the convention while Roosevelt supporters push for a strong stand, Taft’s cast wins in New York noted, shaping the party's direction.

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Republicans Praise Cruce In Muskogee Convention

W G Robertson, Republican chairman, lauded Governor Cruce for opposing a special session to redraw districts, warning that a grandfather clause would disenfranchise over 25 000 negro voters in November. He argued federal authority would secure voting rights for all citizens. The crowd included few Democrats and white Republicans, displeased with the remarks.

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Oklahoma colleges debate for state and nation

Rev Carter Helm Jones lectured Friday night as Oklahoma City students heard about upcoming football schedules. The University of Denver seeks a fall game with Oklahoma, with Colorado likely blocking a Denver date. Coach Walker announces a Colorado debate squad with Manning Hunt Williams to face Colorado Boulder in April. Kansas at Norman will feature Armstrong Rogers Randolph as the opposing team. The recall issue is debated as Oklahoma defends the affirmative against Kansas and negative against Colorado.

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Resignation of Oklahoma board member A C Scott

Dr A C Scott of Oklahoma City submitted his resignation from the state board of education to Governor Cruce. F Warren of Oklahoma City was appointed to succeed him. Both are Republicans. Scott, a former president of A and M College Stillwater, is the first board member to resign after a summer investigation.

Oklahoma City A. ©. Scott Cruce State Board of Education F Warren Oklahoma ‘City Scott Crace Wilson Dunlop Glen Hayes Tradesmans State Bank A. and M. College Stillwater J. F. Warren Farmers’ National Bank University Board of Regents

Kansas City Journal Offers Half-Price Daily and Sunday Journal

The Kansas City Daily and Sunday Journal in Missouri announces a half-price subscription offer for a full year. Subscriptions at 2.00 or 4.00 per year are promoted with a deadline of March 15 1912. Address requests to The Kansas City Journal, Kansas City, MO.

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