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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1910

Page

4

Yearning for County Clerk Reelection in Craig County Oklahoma

A reader’s column includes announcements of R Nix seeking re election as Craig County Clerk subject to the Democratic primary, and Billy Friend backing the bid. The piece also notes debate over sheriff nomination, bridge costs, capital removal from Guthrie, and various local political opinions.

Craig County D. M. Marks Printing Company Publishers Tate Billy Friend Guthrie Oklahoma City Campbell Russell Hurt Oklahoma Anjena Jas FP. McQullough

Multiple Craig County political notices clutter Vinita list

A dense run of Democratic and Republican primary declarations from Craig County Oklahoma, announcing candidacies for County Judge County Attorney Sheriff Registrar of Deeds Clerk of the District Court County Commissioner Representative and more, all subject to August primaries. Also notes on local politics, housing, roads, and a comment on Elsewhere politics and a commentary about a proposed hotel.

Office of Register of Deeds Craig County Oklahoma Neta N. Williamson District Court D. B. Stutsman L. €. Couch Guy Patten Muirjeui Nobert L. Chamberlin James Davenport Vinita Ned Hoskins T. Witt J. Wes Marrie

Manly work and honest toil urged in broadview editorial opinion

The piece condemns deceitful schemers and praises steady, principled men who pay their bills and care for dependents. It ties Ballinger and Morgan to political maneuvering, notes a stenographer’s challenge revealing papers, and reflects on Texas Houston lineage and royal lineage notions. It questions railroad tax resistance and reform to constitutional article nine, plus corporate federal court access.

Montebank Oklahoma United States

Cannonism and Murrayism in Oklahoma Politics

The Bristow Record argues Bill Murray opposes Cannonism and contrasts Murray with Joe Cannon. It praises Oklahoma newspapers for backing Lee Cruce, John Fields, or J. B. A. Robertson for governor and criticizes military spending while highlighting public funds for state development and peace.

Bill Murray Joe Cannon BU Murray Bolle Murray Oklahoma Lee Cruce Ardmore John Fields Oklahoma City J. B. A. Robert Non Chandler Bristow Record

Self reliance and the call to settle disputes in court

The speaker urges citizens to resolve adm ilities legally rather than through private action, warning that the nation robs itself of funds for cities and healthful improvements. He critiques building costly battleships while neglecting domestic needs and accuses leaders and war profiteers of steering the public. He argues for wiser, lawful leadership over aggression.

Pat McBride and the farm ownership poem

Poem by Pete Duff from the Reno Democrat contrasts Pat McBride's expansive land claims with the speaker's self serving view. It catalogs Pat’s ownership of crops animals water power and seasonal beauty, then accuses greed and seed sales, ending that they share the farm and its harvest despite tension.

PAT McBride & Co Pete Duff Reno

Bloom and Song Across Africa and North America

Excerpt from Theodore Roosevelt's African Game Trails in the June Scribner contrasts year round African blooms and birds with the North American vernal chorus. The text lists many birds and blossoms across the eastern and central regions, highlighting the spring surge of life from the Atlantic to the Pacific and noting regional differences in timing and species.

Africa Gulf States California Maine Minnesota Oregon Ontario Saskatchewan Mth Aprace Hetlock Rockies Avantic Seaboard Pacific Wood Tawney Isles Theodore Roosevelt Scribner

The Newspapers Duty to Society

A reflection on a newspaper’s obligation to the public, stressing fearless independence as essential for fulfilling its social duties and resisting pressures that may compromise integrity. The piece argues editorial courage sustains trust and informs citizens with honesty.

Newspaper Duty Against Political Graft Stated

An Illinois reader argues newspapers must oppose bribery and corrupt practices in politics. The editorial emphasizes that honest papers expose fraud, refuse patronage to wrongdoers, and serve the people over politicians, warning against aligning with money power.

Feld Roosevelt Sorbonne Berraud Justin Ik Dev Tulaa World

Temperance Sentiment Grows and Liquor Decline Observed

A House discussion highlights a nearly fifteen million revenue deficit from liquor taxes while noting declining alcohol use. Sailors, ship captains, railroads, and life insurance examiners report stricter rules and fewer intoxicated workers. A temperance crusade gains support across industries with moral influence and enforcement. Solomon’s warning on wine remains cited. Public meeting at the club Saturday evening invites all.

House of ©Mons Mquor Anilor Thenilora Life Men Solomon

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Werthan Supreme Court Ull Santa Fe Kansas Vinita, Oklahoma RU Murray Eoach Place Ert Walker Gaga Theo. D B. Frear H. J. Swarts Shariff H. ®. Ridenhour Parks Pete Coyne Okla Democratic Party Co. Caldwell Vinita Township C. Butler Baly State Senate Craig Mayes Harlin Office of Justice of the Peace M. Scott Payne-Aldrich Wurnounce H. W. C. Shelton Justice of the Peace A. Stanley Rf. Mitchell Ito P.M. Smith Loveby W. L. Trott Oklo, BR Clem Hurlsenkamp Republic Jon Foot Gaa Hineolt Wilson Kanaan Ballinger Morgan Vertrees Kerby Interior Department Brandela Glavis Ballingerites Alaska Temple Houston Woodward Walter Ferguson Cherokee Republican Imperial Texas Register of Deeds Woodward County Sam Houston House of Houston Hit Pat McBride Pat Jay Berkshire Norman The Wayoh Damove Chub Whoo
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