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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1912

Page

2

Oklahoma Senate Opens Special Session Over State Board Crisis

Governor Cruce calls a one day special session in Oklahoma City to push for confirmation of new State Board of Education members and end the feud with State Superintendent Wilson and allies. The dispute centers on appointments, retaliatory removals, and questions of legality and pay for lawmakers.

Oklahom City Oklahoma State State Board of Education Lee Cracy Oklahoma City Senate Ro H W. Wilson Board of Educate Etate Senate House Cruce Wilson Robert Dunlop Scott Glen Shawnee O. Mayes Chandler Afirant Myans University of Oklahoma At Norman Tr. Evans Dunlop Glenn Hayes Tra] P Clark Petion Inter Supreme Court

All Metals Production in 1911 Compared by Unit Types

The report notes total U S metal production in 1911 at 105 million tons valued near 789 million. Pig iron leads at 26 million short tons valued 227 million while gold yields about 91 thousand tons valued 145 million. Platinum remains under a ton.

United States Wit United States Genlojen H. D. McCuskey Usat Domeath

Muskogee Hotel Clerk Shot In Accidental Run In

Muskogee Oklahoma November 24 James Douglas chief clerk of the Tur nen hotel was shot in the thigh and badly wounded in Dr A B Evans drug store late last night Evans says the shooting was accidental Douglas declined to talk Evans was arrested and held for investigation

Muskogee Okla James Douglas Turnen A. B. Evans Evans Douglas

Congress Hs Much 1000 Trial In Unfinished Washington

Congress reconvenes for a short winter session with Republicans in control. Debates focus on tariff timing, impeachment proceedings against Judge Archbald set for December, and early actions on labor, education, and anti trust reforms. Senate and House push bills limiting presidential terms and campaign contributions while tackling labor, vocational education, liquor into prohibition states, and a proposed labor department.

Wishington Congress Inet Washington Senate Robert W. Archbald Commerce Court Senator Works California Senator Page Vermont Morah Department of Labor House Cody Sheppard Texas Bailey House Judiciary Committees Kenyon Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Clapp

Local College Football Scores and a Theater Fundraiser

A roundup of college football results includes Providence-Crown 24 Nor-wich 7 and many other matchups across towns and campuses. The Idlehour theater offers the Athletic Association half of next Friday night’s gross receipts to boost funds for upcoming Chick fight team expenses, prompting student support and plans to attend the show.

Idlehour Theater The Athletic Association Brooks

Soul Kiss Musical Comeyo at New York Theatres

A historical note on the Soul Kiss production. Harry Smith curates a long tour across New Yorks stages with extended runs at the New Fork Theatre and Coluny Theatre. The plot centers on a Paris youth artist seeking a soul driven marriage as the Devil observes.

Harry Smith New Oo Fork Theatre New York Coluny Theatre Chicano Amer Paris

Neosho Plays Here Thanksgiving Charity Game Set

Neosho high school football team will visit Vinita on Thanksgiving Day for a matchup that could decide regional bragging rights. Vinita and Chickasha plans are noted with Chickasha visiting next week for a pivotal contest. Masterson reports Indian student counts to determine Vinita’s share of a federal school appropriation, with 103 high school students and more in the grades yet to be tallied.

Neosho Lont Joplin Vinita Amu Masterson Chity Schools

Sanders Wright Moves to New Gunter Building

The Sanders Wright department store relocates to the Gunter building in Vinita. About seventy five thousand dollars worth of stock and fixtures are moved into fourteen thousand square feet of floor space. The store, Vinita’s largest business, plans to expand staff and boost the South Wilson street area with new displays and city-like lighting. Open for business tomorrow morning, the move aims to grow the firm’s already extensive trade.

Sanders Wright Gunter Building Vinita South Wilson Street

Oklahoma Sooners football season wrap and campus notes

The piece notes Oklahoma Sooners football under former teammates coaching and a Thanksgiving recess starting Wednesday before holiday break. It mentions students visiting homes, paving of two avenues in Norman, E Z Carpenter now with the US Geological Survey, and a trip from Lincoln Nebraska to Fort Collins Colorado to face Colorado State College. Handball gains interest after its introduction last year by Dean Monnet.

Crimson War Cleveland Thompsm Oklahoma City High Pechool James Nairn Law Thhe University Keida Norman E. Z. Carpenter United States Geological Survey Idaho Carpenter Washington Oklahoma Monnet Law School

Klinke Absconds as Bond Forfeited in Sex Case

J H Klinke who faced charges of living with a Cherryvale Kansas woman was released on 250 dollar bond and fled before his district court term. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest as the woman’s husband had previously bailed her and taken her home.

J. H. Klinke Cherryvale Kans Umn Klinke

Ben Franklin Club Organizes at University

University notes show the Ben Franklin Club formed for journalism students with Professor Theodore H. Brewer guiding. The next meeting is December 2 with a state newspaper man addressing. Also coverage of football results, notable writings, and upcoming educational events across campus.

Buffington Improves Health Says He Looks Better

A Chieftain representative visited exChief Buffington last evening and found him looking and feeling much better. He eats better, can read, chew, smoke, and move around the house, though it may be some time before he is up town. Many friends will be glad to hear the improvement.

Buffington

Vinita Receives New Fire Wagons Displayed by Firemen

Two new fire wagons arrived this morning from Anderson Supply Co in Kansas City Kansas and were shown on Vinita streets. The total cost was about 2300 dollars and the department now boasts the best equipped in the region. One horse remains to complete the equipment.

Vinita Fire Department Anderson Supply Co Kansas City Kans Vinita

Unusual Runaway Involving Horse And Buggy Near Catholic School

Dr. Pearce reports a curious runaway this forenoon as girls tied a horse hitched to a buggy to a telephone pole with a long line. An approaching automobile spooked the animal, causing circles around the pole, the buggy overturned, and the horse escaped the harness and bolted away without injury.

Pearce Jone

The Last Straw Hat on South Wilson Street

A man wearing a summer straw hat walked along South Wilson Street this afternoon, drawing attention and comments from bystanders who noted the contrast with Christmas time. The event captured the local interest as he went about his business.

South Wilson Street

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