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The Weekly Chieftain in Vinita, Oklahoma

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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1912

Page

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Too Late Baby Cage 19 Of Great Importance

Washington reports that the Supreme Court ruling in Gritts versus the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Treasury on Cherokee minor land rights is of major significance. Cherokee attorney Hastings says the decision upholds Congress authority to extend final rolls for allotment and affects Creek, Choctaw, and Chickasaw minors as well. The value involved reaches about five million dollars in lands and patents, with broad implications for several tribes and their past allotment dates.

Washington, D. C Cass United States Supreme Court Gritts Secretary of the Interior Secretary of the Treasury W. W. Hastings Tahlequah Mr. Hastings Congress Inne Cherokee Nation

Eclectic Physicians Push Against Health Legislation in States

Oklahoma State Electro Medical Association passes resolutions at annual convention opposing Senate Bill No 1. The group forms National League for Medical Freedom with over 200000 members in 38 states and 4000+ in Oklahoma, urging Congress not to pass legislation that excludes or unfairly favors one medical system. They seek equal representation for all schools of healing and align with broader efforts to defeat similar bills.

Oklahoma State Electle Association United States National League For Medical Freedom Congress American Medical Association Owen Health Allopathic School of Medicine Oklahoma State Electro Medical Association Senate House of Representatives

W J Bryan May Get Wilson Vote

Washington May 21 It is reported that if Governor Wilson fails to secure the Democratic nomination on early ballots his entire strength would be transferred to W J Bryan The Wilson headquarters asserts Bryan is effectively a candidate and would begin to lead a Bryan delegation if Wilson cannot win with delegates likely to move from Missouri and other states. Bryan sentiment appears stronger than any other single candidate.

Washington Wilson W. J. Bryan Bryan Clark Missouri

Resolutions Delivered to Senate and House of Representatives

A formal record notes that a copy of the resolutions was to be immediately forwarded to the Senate and House of Representatives and a copy spread on the minutes of the meeting. It is signed by E G Sharp and M D Chin Com.

Senate House of Representatives E.G. Sharp M. D. Chin. Com

Four Bound Over On Murder Charge In Oklahoma Trial

Tulsa and Oklahoma City newspapers report Laura Reuter and three co defendants bound over to district court for murder in the death of Charles T. Reuter. The hearing, described as the greatest preliminary trial in Oklahoma, drew hundreds of women spectators and featured emotional testimony from both sides. Charles Reuter was shot in his sleep May 5, initially blamed on a burglar.

Tulsa Okla Laura Reuter Stack Charles T. Reuter Guy de McKenzie Grover Bud) Bellew Joe Baker District Court Judge Stack Malloy Mra. Reuter Oklahoma

Judge Brown vows to halt bootlegging in Nowata

In Nowata Oklahoma on May 11 Judge Brown declared he would stop bootlegging and “wipe that Brown off the map of Oklahoma” during a court investigation into Len Hicks’s contempt bond. Hicks was kept behind bars on a $2,000 bond while Sheriff Gillespie testified bond was set by Assistant County Attorney Buchanan. Buchanan admitted no knowledge of the court order. Hanlon of Coffeyville arranged Hicks’s bond. A warrant was issued for Hanlon as Coffeyville attorney Gilbert Gander pledged to notify him. No jail time appears likely, but responsibility is placed on the parties involved.

Chieftain Centtralia Craig County McBride Centralia Bob Nix Clerk County Court House Bob Ft McBride Leetle Lexon Gosh Watella Brown Hicks Tom Hanlon Coffeyville Hanlon Gilbert M. Gander

Senior Play Thursday at High School Auditorium

The Senior Class presents a close play Thursday evening at the high school. A well arranged program will run from start to finish and admission is free. The event promises continued interest throughout.

High School

Bellew Chauffeur Arrested in Joe McKenzie Case

McKenzie was placed under arrest that night in Bellew, the chauffeur, taken into custody. The two men face preliminary hearing set for next open date. Defense seeks bail, but state intends to proceed. Trial in district court postponed until next August.

Ny McKenzie Bellew Momlay Baker

Muskogee Readies Press Association Meeting Start

Muskogee prepares for the Oklahoma Press Association gathering May 24 to 25 with a full program at the Turner Hotel and Christan temple. Editors will visit Fort Gibson Tahlequah and see sites linked to Sequoyah Stanley Irving Davis Houston Blaine, returning by evening.

Muskogee Oklahoma Press Association Braina Fort Gibson Tahleauah Sequoyah Henry M. Stanley Washington Irving Jefferson Davis Sam Houston James G. Blaine Turner Hotel W. 5 Kelso Christan Temple Fourth Court Streets Bishop Haas EB Church South Paper Lucy Haston Chattanooga Times Chattanooga Okla Hyde Park East Muskogee Tuver Ner Hotel Lariat Clarence B. Douglas Frisco Tah- Jequah Cherokee Hills Old Barracks Oklahoma School For the General Sam Houston

Freshmen Entertain Sophomores At Williams Home

Freshmen hosted a Sophomore reception at Miss Hildred Williams’s home last evening. About seventy five attendees enjoyed an entertaining program with red and white flowers, no dull moment, and praise for the hostess. Refreshments followed the entertainment as guests departed thanking their schoolmates.

Hildred Williams Miss Williams

Wilson victory cited in delegate races across states

A long AP report alleges unfair coverage by the press in early 1912 delegate selections for the Baltimore convention. It claims Wilson won South Carolina and New Hampshire delegates, with Utah and Michigan results showing mixed support amid Clark, Harmon, and other contenders. Thompson Telegrams from Wilson headquarters emphasize solid Wilson delegations in several states.

Washington, D. C Associated Press Wilson Texas South Carolina Clark New Hampshire Michigan Baltimore Hearsr News Service Gov. Wilson Associated Preas Haw Press of the East Champ Clark Joseph B. Davis Wisconsin Woodrow Wilson Washington Harmon Friends of Wootrow Wilson Friends of the New Jersey

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New Robt. L. Qwen Vinita Tom Brown Nowata Press Gang Thurston Episcopal Church W FP Miller H. B Spaulding Commercial Club The Press Association John Gotble State Register Horace Shepard Altus Times E. S. Bronson Thomas Tribune Coat Congress J. M. Ten Brooks Kansas City Typothiae EB. M. Kerr Muskogee Times-Democrat Alice M. Robertson Sawokia Citizens For Utah Martineau Baltmore Wallace Tennessee Luke Lea lGov Witton
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