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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1912

Page

8

Good roads for Vinita and Routes to Trade Growth

The article argues for strong road and bridge construction to boost Vinita’s trade prospects. It emphasizes roads as vital to farmer profits, town competition, and regional commerce, urging township leadership and community cooperation to fund and manage cement culverts, bridges, and road improvements. It also surveys bridge materials history and advocates concrete construction for durability and economy.

Vinita Lees Waar Hin Auton Yvinlta Afton Hine- Jacket Centralia Big Cabin

Many Good Men Want Deputy Jobs in Oklahoma

Muskogee March 7 A rumor spread that U S Marshal Victor would appoint 200 deputy marshals to uphold the Hanoi law. The report is false and baseless. He receives a large stack of mail addressed to Mr Grant Victor, each letter an application for these many positions, though only a few will be filled.

Jtain Captain White Old Astrue Tom Paine Bob Ingersoll Devil Jesus Christ Venturica Joseph Mary Jesus Christ Matthew Jake Messiah Abraham Adam David Luke Nathan Omer Maury Pauld Hell Joseph Wax Jeconiah Vinita Okla Muskogee United States Victor Hanoi Mall

High School Notes and Upcoming Events in 1912

The high school girl basketball plans with Tulsa high, senior class works on the 1912 annual, boys glee club to sing Friday, and first triangular debate in northeastern Oklahoma set for Friday. We oppose Claremore State Prep here, negative team to Chelsea, Vinita invites public to joint debate in the high school auditorium Friday on tariffs. Classes start at eight to accommodate sleepy students.

Tulsa Oklahoma Claremore Chelsea Vinita

Hockman and Mack Tie the Knot in Frankford Parsonage

John M. Hockman of Frankford Indiana wed Miss Estelle Mack of Butler Pennsylvania yesterday at the parsonage with Rev. H. Barmey performing the ceremony.

John M. Hockman Frankford Ind Estelle Mack Butler, Penn Rev. H. Barmey

Wool May Decide the Presidency in 1912

Special to The Chieftain from Washington reports that Schedule K the wool schedule of the Payne Aldrich tariff may determine the 1912 presidential contest. Democrats push to revise rates while Republicans split. Taft faces pressure on vetoes as insurgent Republicans and Democrats argue over protection versus revenue. The tariff fight deepens political divisions with the nation watching tariff line votes and potential presidential consequences.

Dy Winterd Jones Washington Payne Aldrich Taft Winonk Tariff Board House Ways and Means Committee United States Senate Payne Congress Ways and Means

Attorney for New Jay Denounces Gov Cr ude at Supreme Court

Oklahoma City March 5 The attorney for the New Jay people declares Governor Cruce acted as a meddling figure when he ordered Adjutant General Canton to move county records from New Jay to Old Jay. The Supreme Court considers contempt against Canton for violating a restraining order. court members state the governor’s action lacked constitutional support and discuss civil supremacy over military authority. The case centers on which Jay, Old or New, should be the county seat after townsite expansions. Canton faced contempt charges as transfers occurred before the restraining order was served.

Stuart Supreme Court Justiog Willams Justice Hayes Williams Justice Williams Hayes Stewart West Canton Iis Willams Bia Bie Cand J Julie Stuart Oklahoma City Cruce F. M. Canton Delaware County Jay C. B. Stuart Jay Hugante Accasion Justice Willams New Jay Ton Woot Wie

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