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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

Oct 04, 1912

Page

4

Political slate of officers and judges listed for Vinita area

The article lists candidates across multiple offices including Woodrow Wilson for president and Thomas R Marshall for vice president with a long roster: Robt L Owen for US senator. J M Davenport Jas F Davenport for Congress. John B Turner for Supreme Court Judge. Sam Parks for County Judge. Willard H Voyles for County Attorney. W L Trott for Register of Deeds. L P Emmert for Sheriff. Virgil A Kinnison for Assessor. Roberts for County Clerk. J B McBride for County Surveyor. Lee R Mitchell for District Clerk. Thos W Smith for Superintendent of Schools. WHITH Simms Thenor for County Commissioners. John Kimbrough for Constable. Ed A Stanley for Justice of the Peace Vinita. W O Hallam also listed.

Woodrow Wilson Thomas R. Marshall United States Rob T. L. Owen W. H. Murray Joe B. Thompson Claude Weaver Jas Davenport Virgil A. Kinnison Roberts J. B. McBride George Ashby Lee R. Mitchell Thos, W. Smith Hirst Gol, Whith W. M. Simms Chas

Third term candidate linked to steel trusts and labor foes

The text accuses the third term candidate of praising Perkins, the brains behind the Steel and Harvest er Trusts, while warning these trusts are enemies of labor. It cites skepticism over gifts and motives, branding Perkins and the trusts as dangerous to workers and society. It also notes payroll tax fears and claims Craig county will see lower times and taxes, praising the current county administration.

Gnandal Amoral Perkins Steel Trust Steel and Harvester Steel Andlacvester Wolen Clarvester Craig County State Board Craig Oboty Oklahoma Missouri Morgan Parkind Munsey Gambol Ananias Walt Mason

Political Campaign Echoes and Labor Trusts in Oklahoma

The piece rails at Mor gan Perkins and Morgan backing Roosevelt and the third term, warns of steel trusts and labor troubles, and denounces the pious pretender Roosevelt. It notes Parker memorial services and critiques a magazine line about Adam Bede and the White House joke in Tulsa.

J. Adam Bede Roosevelt Adam Bede Hede White House T. R Tulsa Domerat

Hay Fever Rant Calls Congress to End Sneeze Woes

A satirical tirade laments hay fever and political paralysis. The speaker mocks misused remedies and urges Congress to abolish day and reform governance to restore health and vigor. The piece blends comic fever dreams with civic frustration.

Deason Congress

Initiatives Referendum and Recall Debate in Oklahoma

The piece argues for and against initiative, referendum, and recall as tools in governance, cites ongoing Republican and Roosevelt factional battles in Oklahoma, and critiques party bosses while endorsing democratic reform and moral/spiritual reflections amid political controversy. It discusses alliances between Harris McGuire Morgan Geissler and Roosevelt supporters, warns against recall of judges, and contrasts Democratic openness with Republican machine power. The essay also reflects on Indian summer and faith as sources of peace amid public life.

Republican Jim Harris Bird McGuire Dick Morgan Bull Moose State Committee Bull Moose Committee John M. Harelan Adam Bede Oklahoma City Bede Hirlan Roosevelt Arthur Geissler Overhelzer Theatre Oklahoma Republican Party Harris Meukre Morgan Geissler National Committee Bede-Harlan Taft Wilson Oktaban Getasler McGuire Congress Oklahom City Republican Parcy Jimmy Theoborses Republican Organization Torel Roosevelt Dimeelf Okiahone Progressive Party Isaiah Gladstone Ceck Philadelphia North American Demoiets Hana Theodore Roosevelt Roosevett New York Indiana Iliaol Murphy Taggart Sullivan Baltimore Flynn Pittsburg Democracy Harrison Pennsylvania Horace Greeley Chicago

Vinita Fair Idea Urges Local Exposition Drive

Thirty years ago Vinita hosted a premier fair in the southwest and the Chieftain argues a Vinita fair association should be formed. With railroads and rich surrounding country, the town could host one of Oklahoma’s best expositions.

Vinita Southwest Oklahoma

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Okla Judge Supreme Court John 8. Turner Pete Coyne Democratic Sam FP. Parks Willard H. Voylus Register of Deeds W. L. Trott Por Sheritt L. P. Emartt Asne National Democratic Varnegie Homestead Carnegie Hearst Gerles Aata Hadley Rogers Nowata Wyckliffs Gary Berger Debs Parker Demosocratic Party New England Alous Kansas City New Jersey Smith
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