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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1912

Page

6

Trust Evil 15 Solved Plan by Leonard Matthews Stirs Interest

Special to the Chieftain: Leonard Matthews of St Louis proposes a federal cooperative holding company to absorb all corporations under a federal charter. The plan envisions stock swaps, a federal regulator, a sinking fund, and 6 percent dividends aimed at broad social uplift and lower living costs.

Louis Leonard Matthews St. Louis Matthews Taft Mem Congress United Supreme Court Conia Y Matthews Cabanne Avenue Ice Hota Company Hota Mota Kota Les

Details Arranged for Reunion Trip of Confederate Veterans

A planning session of the David Hammond Camp U S V and Oklahoma City division leaders completed arrangements for an eight car special train to Macon Georgia, May 7, carrying about two hundred Confederate veterans, sons of veterans, sponsors and friends. The Rock Island station will depart May 4 with stops at McAlester. Dr. John Threadgill and J P Allen head supervision committees. The effort aims to secure a 1918 reunion invitation for Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Sons of Veterans Macon Georgia David Hammond Superior Court Room John Threadgill Olahoma City Rock Threadgill

Childish Mind and the Clash of Serious Learning

A Harper’s Weekly excerpt by Sigmund Spaeth argues that early childhood humor and evasive answers hinder learning. It asserts infants need concrete facts about language and numbers, contrasting human delays with animals that train their young. The piece laments missed chances to teach A equals A and simple arithmetic facts.

Mfe Sigmund Spaeth Harper's Weekly

Turned Leaves of Romance Tea Tale

Mrs Greene recalls Vangy and her former fiancé Mistah Dobson in a rustic kitchen reminiscence. The chat wanders from cold air on the roof to fond tea rituals and a now distant past, ending with a wry note on sweetness and memory.

Vangy Mrs. Greene

Bombs Deadly Work Shocks Paris

A morning explosion on Place de Montrouge maimed eighteen year old Alfred Hervo who kicked a suspicious device into the gutter. Police recovered the two metal soap boxes packed with powder and nails. Hervo, unaware of the danger, lit a match and the blast followed as he was taken to a hospital.

Paris Place de Montrouge Alfred Hervo Hervo

Fashions Long Kept Up in Black Mourning Habits

The British admiralty’s annual order for black handkerchiefs for the navy, issued for 90,000 units, sparked inquiry into the meaning of black attire as mourning for Nelson and Trafalgar. The piece notes continued mourning in Anglo-Saxon fashion after the duke of Gloucester’s death and the Stuart dynasty’s decline, while highlighting the Graeco-Roman habit of clean shaven faces as a long-standing trend.

Navy Nelson Trafalgar Duke of Gloucester Anne Alexander

A Challenge for the Colonel Debates Oklahoma Offer

C N Haskell challenges Theodore Roosevelt to a joint debate in Oklahoma on public questions. He invites Roosevelt to select times and places within the state, vows no personal malice, and seeks open discussion of policies and sincerity. The letter emphasizes informing the public on pressing issues and the need for thorough debate.

Roosevelt C. N. Haskell Oklahoma Haskell Muskogee Okla Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y

Guardian seeks bids in Claremore Oklahoma for Samuel Reed minor

Bids may be filed with the Clerk of the County Court at Claremore Oklahoma or left at the office of D G Elliott Attorney at Law Claremore Oklahoma Dated this 8th day of April A D 1912 a5 J W Renfro Guardian of Samuel Reed Minor

Claremore Oklahoma D. G. Elliott

Order for Hearing Petition to Sell Real Estate Craigs County

In Craig County Oklahoma 1912 the estate of Sarah J Guinn deceased seeks court approval to sell real estate to pay debts and administration expenses. Hearing set for May 9 1912 with notice to all interested parties and guardians at least ten days prior. Court orders service of notice and open court record.

Craig County State of Oklahoma Sarah J. Gutan James L., Gulan James L. Guinn Sarah J. Guinn

Regular annual meeting of Levindale Lead and Zinc Mining Co

Notice announces stockholders meeting at 10 a m May 6 1912 in Vinita Oklahoma to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact other proper business Alfred A Smith secretary

Levindale Lead & Zinc Minling Co Hassell Building Vinita Okla Alfred A. Smith

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