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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1910
Page
4
Fragments from The Weekly Chieftain discuss Craig county elections and Democratic candidates for county offices, local political commentary on governor prospects, Prohibition support, and criticism of state politics in Oklahoma. Mentions Vinita readers and Muskogee Phoenix opinions on commission government and public works.
The Oklahoman discusses John Fields candidacy amid editorials from Tulaw World and Oklahoma City Times, debating political alignments and travel implications. It notes Washington's stance via Dennis Flynn, Magor press interpretations, and questions whether Fields travels with regulars or insurgents amid Republican tensions.
A historical column cites the New York Evening Post on Thomas C. Platt and the danger of political machines. It warns young aspirants against clanlike power and moral decay, noting his career ended with both political and personal decline and urging cleaner practices.
Former Oklahoma delegate Dennis Flynn denounces anti-Cannon sentiment in Congress and advocates Taft loyalty. He extols Oklahoma City growth, tall buildings, an opera house, and Muskogee as a strong rival. William Busby promotes Oklahoma coal and lands while noting laws hinder investment. He predicts a future boom if restrictions ease and Indian lands are sold to fund improvements.
Oklahoma lawmakers clash as Senator Colville denounces prohibition as a fake. The senate considers a bill to retain the state dispensary, allowing confiscated liquor to flow to the state with local proceeds. Debate centers on enforcement costs and revenue, with party splits evident.
Washington March 16 Senator Cummins of Iowa declared he would oppose the administration railroad bill even at the cost of party disfavour. He warned Republicans to read him out if needed while criticizing executive influence and detailing alleged railroad pressure on the bill’s framing. He pressed that the measure would be altered by insiders and argued for preserving independent judgment.
Washington March 15. Oklahoma lawmakers and Indian advocates clash over reopening tribal rolls. B P Hin of McAlester and Ormady McHarg of New York task as witnesses for Choctaw evidence to rebut the McGuire bill. Ballinger cites photographs of Indians denied enrollment or on freedman rolls. Threats pour into Congress as bill faces heavy opposition from the Choctaw Chickasaw and Creek interests.
Democrats in Oklahoma urged voters to back George D. Key of Lawton in the August primary. The ad touts Key as honest, fearless leadership who would lower expenses, uphold law enforcement standards, and fight corruption without favoritism.
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