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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1912

Page

7

Dynamiting Hardpan Demonstrations Announced In Missouri Kansas & Texas Area

The Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway plans public demonstrations with Independent Powder Co to show blasting hardpan soil and stumps, arguing increased crop yields. Towns Chanute Parsons Coffeyville Vinita will host events with experts for hardpan and stump blasting and related drainage use.

St. Louis Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company Independent Powder Co Jopliz Kansas Oklahoma M. K. &T. Railway T. M. Flynn Ira F. Adams Coffeyville F. S. Rea Vinita A. L. Churchill Har&mm O. L. Conner

Battle Over Oklahoma Board of Education Letters

Governor Cruce and State Superintendent Wilson clash over school board power. Wilson urges elected bipartisan six member board to replace governor appointment and outlines a plan with staggered terms. Cruce counters that elected officials can still be influenced and defends removing three members while accusing Wilson of blocking progress.

Cruce R. H. Witton State Board of Education Wilson Fovernor Crsce Board of Education Atic Elow Lenter Lee Cruce Oklahoma State Board of Effucation Fivo Superintendent of Public Instruction Bord R. FL. Wilsor Anatractio Hem J. HL Witten Oklahoma City Oita Wkis Fea Nmbers

Obituary for Bench the Loyal Family Dog in West End

Bench the small but bright family dog of the EL N. Ratcliff household died last Saturday. Once a member of the Coal Chute gang, Bench gained local fame for intelligence and steadfast loyalty. He helped guard the gang’s fruits of the chase and became a cherished fixture in the Ratcliff family, with stories of hunting outings and a longstanding presence in the community.

Seome Bench EL N. Ratcliff Berek West End Frisco Bob Rateliff Oliver Bethel Ross Clark Cabin Creek Rateliff B. N. Ratcliff Down Town

Coal Chute Gang Members Reach Scattered Remnants

Notices were sent to the absent, family members, and former members of the Coal Chute Gang, who have dispersed across the country.

Governor Sees Through Textbook Contract Dispute

A public letter from SEE CRUCE, claiming private attorneys funded by book companies push for questionable contracts. He rejects their advice and denounces the July textbook agreements as unjust and indefensible. The message defends public interest over private profit.

Cruce

Oil and Gas Prospects in North Central Oklahoma

United States Geological Survey reporter Robert H. Wood outlines promising oil and gas prospects in north central Oklahoma. The study covers Grant Kay Osage Pawnee Noble Garfield Logan Payne and Lincoln counties with major towns Guthrie Pawnee Perry Ponca Newkirk and Blackwell.

United States Geological Survey Oklahoma Robert H. Wood Pawnee Otoe, Ponca, Kaw Tonkawa Grant Kay Osage Noble, Garfield Logan, Payne Lincoln Guthrie Perry Ponca Newkirk Blackwell Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Tis Saettai Pousa Cleveland Dialogies Survey Washington D. C

Election Booze Return Federal Court Accord Enabeling Act

Guthrie Oklahoma November 1 Federal Judge Cotteral ruled the Oklahoma enabling act removed federal jurisdiction over intrastate shipments of intoxicating liquors. He ordered the return to the consignor of whiskey four kegs gin four barrels beer seized by prohibition officers two weeks ago. The carload shipment moved from Oklahoma City to Boley old Indian Territory and weighed heavy for distribution on election day.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma Cotteral Hay Oklahoma City Boley Old Indian Territory

Ridenhour Seeks U S Marshal Seat in Oklahoma

Sheriff MH B Ridenhour of this county announces his candidacy for United States marshal for the eastern district of Oklahoma. He faces Buck Garrett as the only opposition and aims to gather endorsements from Gov Cruce and other state leaders while continuing his long record as a trusted peace officer.

MH. B. Ridenhour United States Marshal Oklahoma State Board of Charities and Correstion Ridenhour Whatdanan United States Indian Territory Sam Rideahour Cruce Owen Com Davenport Sherff Ridenhour Buck Garrett Carter County Sheiff Ridenhour

Oklahoma Court Opinions Reverse and Affirm Multiple Decisions

Oklahoma Supreme Court opinions announced in Oklahoma City on November 4 reverse two cases and affirm four, with one dismissal. Reversals include Chief Justice Turner Jematt Ground, et al v Rosa B Dingman, et al in Creek County. Affirmations cover W H Philips v W Williams and wife in Oklahoma County and Farmers National Bank for Durant v Ardmore Wholesale Grocery Co in Green County, among others. Also affirmed are Williams-St Louis & San Francisco Railroad Co v Jen ale Crowell in Rogers County and T 4, Warton et al v J W Miller et al from Corporation Commissioner. Also decision on Oklahoma Railroad Co v state from Corporation Commission requiring streetcar stoppages at crossings and 12 cent fare for school children affirmed.

Supreme Bench Oklahoma City Supreme, Court Turner—Jematt Ground Rosa B. Dingman Creek Jeounty W. H. Philips W. Williams and Wife Oklahoma County Farmers National Bank For Durant Ardmore Wholesale Grocery Company Ett Alj Green County Distin Williams

Martin's Barber Shop Robbed in West Illinois Avenue

Thieves forced entry into W. H. Martin's barber shop last night between 7:30 and 9:20 p m on West Illinois Avenue. They stole razors honing tools straps shears crimpers combs brushes and a razor strip. Martin, in business 40 years, reported the theft to police. no suspects or trace found.

W. H. Martin Infinita

Sworn Statement of Farm Output for Vinita Grounds

Grown on less than an acre near Vinita Oklahoma a sworn statement lists crops and sales for the year ending date. Items include Kaw peppers cantaloupes strawberries Irish potatoes corn and canned goods with totals shown and sworn on November 16 1912 by Capt G S White Sugar 0 notary.

Vinita Okio Commercial Club Oklahoma Pat

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Emmett Rea Ratcliff Rea Vinita Produce Company Chieftain Hedson The Kamans City Bendh Visita Beath Fred Ratcliff Kanaas City HL. Qe Nateliff Orr Wrod Fred Imaster Bastile Judge Clark Clarks Benckh Clark Bourne Bob Ratclay NEW School Board Oklahoma State
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