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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1911
Page
4
The item quotes D M Marrs praising spring planting then critiques Senator Lorimer and Governor Crice for vetoing a Holmdon normal school appropriation. It discusses Oklahoma ambitions, the Ozark pathway vision, and public sentiment on accountability for political figures including Bailey’s remarks on Lorimer and trust magnates. It references Cherokee relief for Frank J. Boudinot and the broader theme of public duty.
A satire recounts James Mamson a calculating clerk at Quimper's store who refuses to do chores, claims rights, and is dismissed by owner Quimper after lax work and grievances. The letter-writer Walt Mazon mocks Mamson's rights obsession and predicts others will take his place.
A jumbled column reflects on farm life vs politics, praising plowman’s whistle over oratory and noting Taft’s tariff stance, Oklahoma capital moves, and Governor Haskell’s credit strain. It cites Senator Bailey and Lorimer, and quotes Kansas City Star on justice reform and rising costs of courts.
Texas politics and Senate speak of Joe Bailey’s fate as Democrats bench him but refuse to grant release. The piece mockingly notes Bailey’s desire for spotlight, his refusal to follow boss orders, and the impact of party maneuvers on his career amid a 1915 horizon.
April foot weather brings planting plans with trees ready for spring. Oklahoma farmers anticipate the largest crop season yet as infrastructure projects advance and a white way may link Little Cabin creek’s bridge to productive farmland. Postmaster General Hitchcock signs a four year stamp envelope printing contract. The Fort Worth Feeders and Breeders show looms with 6000 entries, including Texas and Oklahoma stock. a press barbecue honors journalists shaping the southwest.
In Wichita the piece laments political rancor that destroys lifelong friendships. It cautions that candidates may mistreat supporters or old friends over ambition, turning rivals into enemies and souring community ties with tragic seriousness.
The Missouri Supreme Court confirmed the 25 year sentence of James Sharp known as Adam God for murder in Kansas City. The court also refused to release Walter Dipley and Goldie Smith on habeas corpus pending appeal as they faced charges related to the Stanley Ketchel case.
Hardin Trott of Vinita Okla was shot by Dolly Mason at 207 Pennsylvania avenue Joplin. Trott died after a two hour struggle, stating the shooting was his fault. Mason, 24, called police then fainted. Trott’s body sent to morgue.
Oklahoma City March report shows the Senate Investi gation committee exonerated Senator W. M. Franklin and others from graft allegations over capital location. A Muskogee interview prompted a motion ordering Dr Leo H Bennett to appear in open session and publicly apologize or face contempt imprisonment for the rest of the term. Bennett testified he had no knowledge of the truth of the interview and did not intend to reflect on any senator.
Oklahoma City action to charge $57,000 for two years of capital-site upkeep renews talks for a new statewide vote on capital location. A bill by Clark of Atoka would allow any town within 75 miles of Oklahoma City to be a candidate. Senate action covered tax timing, feedstuff safety, water works funding, university delineations, and other measures.
A gang robbed the State Bank at Viola leaving fifty dollars on a hand car near Norwich before being pursued by a posse. bloodhounds were brought in to trail them. Separately, Vinita community leaders seek new site for North Side School and invite the Vinita Board of Education to a March 8 mass meeting to discuss ward school locations and future plans.
Richard A. Ballinger resigns from the position of secretary of the interior. Walter L. Fisher of Chicago is named his successor. Taft formally accepts the resignation after noting Ballinger faced a harsh, “unscrupulous” conspiracy to damage his character. Fisher, a Pinchot ally, is highlighted as a conservation supporter and leader in national groups.
New York reports President Roosevelt starts a six weeks nationwide journey toward the Pacific with a first stop in Atlanta, Georgia. He declined to answer questions as he boarded the train.
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