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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1912

Page

7

Roosevelt versus Wilson in Roaring 1912 Propa ganda

A letter to the Chieftain critiques the Bull Moose rally in Sioux Falls with Lydia J. Johnson as speaker. The writer ridicules Roosevelt promises, warns of constitutional overreach, recalls Caesar and Gracchus, and endorses Woodrow Wilson as a practical reformer who has limited but real achievements in New Jersey.

Gunter Building South Dakota Lydia J. Johnson T. T. Wimner J. M. Miller George W. Perkins Johnson Sevelt Roosell Roosevelt United States Try Congress Oklahoma Julius Our Caesar Mugen Rome van Liberty Nesar Claus Gracchus Gracchus Mhy Nevelt Harvester Trust Steel Trust Nestee Coal & Tron Company Cobus Ple Roose

Political Speech Night Swaps Barbs In Vicinity

Voters heard speeches by Republican candidates for sheriff treasurer judge representative and constable led by U S Commissioner Brown of Vinita who urged avoiding personal character attacks. Democrats Pete Coyne Hobdy Kinnison and Smartt countered with confidence vowing to uphold Oklahoma’s Democratic work against Republicans.

U. S Brown Vinita Willow Branch Newman Butler Pete Coyne Hobdy Kinnison Mr. Smartt

BULL MOOSE LADIES ORGANIZE IN PARLOR MEETING

The National Progressive Party women met at the Burlington hotel parlor and formed a Women’s branch. Officers: Jane Addams honorary chair, G N Bebout chair, M B Milford vice chair, J L Shearer secretary, T T Wimner treasurer. Committees on arrangements and music named, with Marguerette Foreman, B A McFarland, R E Moss, S L Smith, and C C Roberta. Next meeting set for Saturday at 4 pm at progressive headquarters over Wimner’s Drug store.

National Progressive Party Burtington Hotel Progressive Party Mise Jane Addams G. N. Bebout M. B. Milford J. L. Shearer T. T. Wimner Marguerette Foreman B. A. McFarland R. E. Moss L. Smith W. B. Coley C. C. Roberta Wimner

Million for Frisco Bridges Plans Completed

Plans for three large St Louis and San Francisco railroad bridges were completed in Springfield Missouri and forwarded for purchase. The bridges will span the Arkansas River at Van Buren Tulsa Ok and Red River at Arthur City Tex costing about 1 million dollars and require about 6000 tons of steel.

Oklahoma Texas Springfield St. Louis San Francisco M. C. Byers T. J. Powell A& A Arkansas River van Buren Tulsa Washington Red River Arthur City Tex Park N. J. Ang St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Memphis

Woodrow Wilson speeches urge choice on Nov fifth

The speech excerpts urge voters to support free enterprise and competition, warn against legalized monopoly, and call for a government that serves civilization and humanity. It cites New York and Indianapolis venues with themes of liberty, party platforms, and the need to connect the financial system to sustain growth.

Clearing House Association New York New York America Democratic Party New York Press Club Indianapolis

Currency Reform Debated by Ameri Bankers’ Association

After extensive discussions from various angles the Ameri Bankers’ Association examined the difficulties surrounding currency reform and explored possible paths forward. The notes reflect a careful survey of economic impacts and institutional concerns.

The Ameri Bankers’ Association

Vinita Women and the Bull Moose Movement Debate

Isabel McCarmick argues Vinita women sustain traditional roles and reject Bull Moose activism, praising domestic virtue and home influence while contrasting male responsibility and public politics. She defends women’s quiet guidance at home and questions public suffrage-era mobilization.

Life imprisonment for slayer of deputy sheriff in Claremore

Claremore Oklahoma December 21 Det 21 Jackson Triplett was convicted in district court of murdering Deputy Sheriff Colbert Starr on September 20. He received a life sentence with hard labor in McAlester prison. The defendant broke down as the verdict was read, while claiming the shooting was accidental. His wife and five children stood by as the verdict was announced. Triplett’s alleged accomplice Hitter will be arraigned tomorrow, with a December continuance anticipated. attorney Mason of Miami will defend him.

Vinita Bull Moose Party Wilson Isabel McCarmick Claremore Okla Jackson Triplett Colbert Starr McAlester Htter Triplett Mason Miami Euttor

Centalia buyers strike bargain cattle haul in Fort Worth

O. J. Johnson and Ben Sanders of Centratia returned from Fort Worth Texas with a fine lot of cattle bought at favorable prices. Fort Worth stock yards reported a rare deal. Sanders and Jetineen are delighted with the bargains. The cattle will be shipped promptly.

O. J, Johnson Ben Sanders Centratia Port Worth Texas Fort Worth Sanders Jetineen

Vinita County Commissioners Credit Local Poor House Care

Kate Barnard praises Vinita Oklahoma county poor house for clean facilities and humane treatment. She commends Superintendent ONeil and Dr. Stough for saving a typhoid threatened child and urges local citizens to visit jails and poor houses with books magazines pictures and occasional treats.

Vinita Oklahoma O'Neil Crate Menton Stough Fttle Maude Devert Kath Barnard

Vinita Beats Pryor in Gun Shoot at Electric Park

Vinita defeated Pryor in a seven man match at Electric Park under Prof Saxon of Muskogee. Vinita scored 130 of 175 birds, besting Pryor's 124 as Sheriff H. BH Ric Jenkons led with 4 out of 25 in the championship. Prof Saxon will take the team to Pryor next Friday for a return shoot.

Vinita Pryor Electric ‘Park Saxon Muskogee Lout Sheriff H. BH Ric Jenkons Ithaca Electric Park Tommar

Mrs Jane Marker Dead After Stroke at 74 in Rural Home

Mrs Jane Marker 74 a Delaware Indian and longtime area settler died this morning at her home nine miles southeast of town after a stroke. Funeral arrangements by Henderson and Taylor. She leaves eight children, all grown, and will be buried tomorrow at Willow Springs Cemetery at 4 p.m.

Jane Marker Henderson & Taylor Willow Springs

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