What Woodrow Wilson did for New Jersey as governor
Washington scene recounts how Woodrow Wilson implemented five promised reforms in New Jersey during his governorship. It details direct primaries voter protections campaign finance limits corruption controls utilities regulation and public food storage laws, plus additional reforms like city government changes and prison labor policy. The piece argues these measures showcase Wilson’s practical achievements and support for his national presidency.
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Washington, D. C
Ead
Legistire
Billy” Hes
New Jersey
Hughes
Jersey
Newy
Democratic
Senate
Woodrow Wilson
BIXBY TELLS WHO OWNS PHOENIX IN MUSKOGEE LETTER
Ex Governor Haskell called out in Muskogee for saying the Daily Phoenix is Owen’s “own Republican newspaper.” Tams Bixby explains stock control of the Phoenix Printing Company, noting Owen is a minority holder with no effort to sway policy. He cites company stock totals, distribution among thirty-two residents, and long-standing management alignment with his control.
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Muskogee
Okla
Haskell
Robt. L. Owen
New State Tribune
Owen
Eantor Owen
Phoenix Printing Company
Phoenix
Phoenix Company
Times-Democrat
Judge Raymond
Chirence B. Douglas
Daily Phoenix
C. B. Douglas
W. O. Breall
Myself
Senato
Republicat
Bixby
Baltour
The
Tams Bixby
Roosevelt Party Ring Convention At Guthrie Oklahoma
The Roosevelt faction clashed with Taft supporters at Oklahoma's state convention with twelve Taft delegations seated despite protests. Parmenter won temporary chair after a volatile vote, Greer carried later harmony, and numerous contests were anticipated. The piece also rails against saloons and billiard halls, urging moral reform in Vinita.
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Guthrie
Oklo
Roosevelt
State Committee
Taft
Bradford
Methodist University of Oklahoma
Frank Greer
Greer
I. M. Parmenter
Lawton
Jim Harris
Harris
Parmenter
Logan County
Beckham
Bryan
Cherokee
Coal
Delaware
Johnston
McIntosh
Pittsburg
Stephens
Tillman
Tulsa
State Central Committee
Taftip
Frank Grer
Logan Couity
Linn G. White
Alva
Jesse Curd
McIntosh County
Byrd Named Candidate for Ottawa County Assessor
The Chieftain announces Dr. C. J. Byrd of Fairland as a Democratic primary candidate for Assessor of Ottawa County, with the August election ahead.
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Ottawa County
C. J. Byrd
Fairland
What Vinita Don't Need in Our City
Opinion piece denounces a local bootlegger and booze handler as a curse on Vinita city society and taxpayers. The writer condemns his influence on young men, his association with gamblers and harlots, and calls for removal.
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Vinita
Kansas
Oklahoma
Divorce Suit Notice in District Court for Custody
In the Ot Oklahoma district court at Vinita in Murray County Cora Scott plaintiff sues John M Scott for divorce and custody of minor children on grounds of abandonment for over five years. He must answer by April 24 1912 or petition will be taken true and judgment for plaintiff be rendered. Dated March 13 1912. Riddle Bennett attorneys. Lee R Mitchell district clerk deputy Carselowhby.
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John M. Scott
Riddle & Bennett
Vinita
Oklahoma
Lee R. Mitchell
Ty ¢. Y. Carselowhby
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Adair and Craig Counties
Guardian of Josie Blair Duncan will sell at private sale after April 1 1912 in Westville Adair County Oklahoma the real estate in Craig County Oklahoma Northing Section and Township descriptions with ten percent cash at sale and balance on court confirmation two separate estates and public notices of settlements follow.
Court Order to Show Cause in Pritchett Minor Estates
In Craig County Oklahoma the County Court orders guardians of Jetta Nora Cleda Opal Delbert minors to appear April 2, 1912 at Winita Court to show why real estate should not be sold for their support and education. Notice to kin and interested parties will be posted and mailed as required.
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State of
Oklahoma
Craig
James Pool
W. H. Pool
Admr
Benjamin Ellick
J. W. Orr
Adimr
Abram
Chieftain
State of Oklahoma
Craig County
Jetta Pritchett
Nora O. Pritchett
Cleda I. Pritchett
Opal V. Pritchett
Delbert M. Pritchett
Della Pritchett
Guardian
Nova O. Pritchett
Cleda J. Pritchett
Opal Pritchett
Winita
Guardianship Sale of Helen Matthews Real Estate
J W Foresythe guardian announces private sale of minor Helen Matthews estate in Nowata and Craig Counties Oklahoma. Property includes specified 100 acre tract and Lot 4 Section 15 Township 29 North Range 15 East Nowata County with 5.06 acres. sale subject to court confirmation after March 18 1912 and cash on delivery of deed. Written bids must be filed with the county court or delivered to Glass and Weaver Nowata Oklahoma.
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Chieftain
Adair
State of
Oklahoma
Josie Blair Duncan
Weatville
Adair County
Craig County
Crale
Oklahom
Stilwell
Baron
Bob. Pie
Westville
D. W. C, Duncan
Helen Matthews
Nowata
Nowata County
Seotlon 86
Range
Towit
Glass & Weaver
J. W. Foresythe
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Tegal
Vines
Eir Utilities Commission
Cos
Marvel
Cruz County
Cora Scott
Alberty
Dro
Kansas City Weekly Star
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