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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1912

Page

6

Women voters loom large in six states future race

Washington dispatch surveys the looming influence of women voters in six states where female enfranchisement has expanded the electorate. With roughly 1.5 million potential voters, the article notes Wyoming already enfranchised since 1869 and highlights how Colorado Utah California and Washington have integrated women's suffrage into state or territorial constitutions. It discusses possible shifts in party alignment and describes notable local incorporators and firms in Oklahoma communities.

Winfeld Jones Washington, D. C Western States Washington Idaho Wyoming Colorado United States Australia Norway New Zealand Terry Preste Senate Utah House of Bhiligton California Legisie Congress California San Francisco

New Oklahoma Charters

Oklahoma City March 8 The full state charters were issued gal Capital 1600 La Corporators southern Oklahoma Abatrant Co of

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Capital la Corporators Outhern Oklahoma Abatrant Co

County Spelling Match Held Across Craig County Schools

From Saturday's Daily, the county spelling match was held Friday afternoon in the county superintendent's office. Eight contestants faced wintry weather, with Miss Sarah Rae winning a gold medal for rural schools, and Miss Helen Jones and Howard Tyler receiving medals as city and rural winners.

Mateh Mary Andrews Charles Emmons Susie Wagex Lizzie Muke Helen Jones Beulah Mitchell Sarah Rae Howard Tyler Vinita Craig County

Oklahoma plan praised as progressive unity model

Lincoln dispatch reports Bryan urging progressives to unite in Oklahoma to harmonize factions and back a single candidate. The piece notes Wilson and Clark supporters agreeing to a split delegation, seeing the Oklahoma example as a template for other states to strengthen the party and improve chances in the next convention.

Lincoln Inih Wilson Clark Mc Heryan Democratic Party Shanile Tee

Woodrow Wilson or Ghamp Clark Debate Detail

Partial reading shows a choice between Woodrow Wilson and Ghamp Clark with limited context. The fragment hints at a political contest or comparison but lacks clear date, location, or outcome details to confirm the event or its significance.

Woodrow Wilson OR Ghamp Clark

Postal News: Oklahoma appoints postmasters and new offices

Washington March reports Thomas A Wood named postmaster at Cheek Carter county to replace W M Kearney. A post office opens at fly Nowata county with special carrier from Coody's Matt 24 miles away. Commissions issued for numerous Oklahoma postmasters and new mail schedules Hadley to Wagoner and Parks to Harrisburg announced.

Postal News Washington Thomas A. Wood Cheek Carter County Oklahoma W. M. Kearney Fly Nowata County Coody Matt Oklahoma Points Hadley Wagoner Parks Harrisburg

Local Elks Elect Officers

At the Vinita Lodge of Elks annual election held at the club rooms last night the officers elected were Exalted Ruler A A Brown Esteemed Leading Knight Chas H Reidemann Esteemed Loyal Knight W H Voyles Esteemed Lecturing Knight E D Klingel Tiler Lewis Rogers Secretary S B Churchill Treasurer J E Buffington Trustee W B Coley Representative to the Grand Lodge A G Marrs.

Elks Vinita Lodge of Elks A. A. Brown Chas H.reidemann W. H. Voyles Koigbht E. D. Klingel Lewis Rogers B. Churchill J. Eb, Buffington W. B. Coley Grand Lodge A. G. Marrs

Vinita High School Loses Joint Debate With Chelsea

Vinita high school debate teams lost both debates to Chelsea high school, one here and one at Chelsea. Roy Brady opened for Vinita, Judd of Chelsea spoke without notes, and Thomas McLaughlin for Vinita delivered solid points. Chelsea won after a 30 minute discussion, with Vinita showing strong potential for future competitions.

Vinita High School Chelsea High School Chelsea Claremore State School Roy Brady Vinita Judd Thomas McLaughlin Brady Ray Upp McLauglin Oklahoma VY. H. 8 Boys Glee Club Lowry Leforce Fatty Leforce Jewel Scott Vinitaleigh

Blind Staggers Remedy for Horses Reported Safe

A Texas reader claims a home remedy for blind staggers in horses is consistently effective. The formula uses whiskey turpentine and quinine mix, given in two doses with careful eye protection. The author, W A Higgins of Lockin Floyd County, invites reports on results from others.

W. A. Higgins Lockin Floyd County Texas

For Sale Cheap Fence Posts Trade for Hogs or Cattle

RK J Wright at San jdere Wickstore ihbow offers fence posts for sale at a low price or may trade for hogs or cattle.

RK. J. Wright San

Frisco Railroad Timetable Frights for Winita to Ok City

Frisco schedules show north and east bound departures from Winita with trains including California Express Hustler Joplin Express St Louis Limited St Louis Meteor and Eastern Express. South and west bound trains list Fast Mall Ok City and Sapulpa Express with Hustler and California Express among others.

Frisco Winitasu Meteor California Express Hustler Joplin Express Eastern Express St. Louis Limited St. Louis Okia City

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