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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1912

Page

2

Illinois and Michigan swing to Wilson in uncertain campaign

In this era of unprecedented political conditions Wilson is favored to carry Illinois, with Roose velt popular in parts and Taft strong in organization. Michigan activists report a shifting landscape toward Wilson as the Democratic ticket strengthens locally, aided by disaffection with Taft and third-term figures. Dems claim worker support and unity against divided Republicans, while local delegates shift allegiance accordingly.

Pan Chicago Ife Wilson Illinois Grover Cleveland Woodrow Wilson Roosevelt Taft McHenry Sangamon Democratic Party Republican Progressive Party Republican Party Tulinois Wu- Son Wlinots Tee Michigan Asonal Democratic A. R Canfeld Chire Mich Wilwon Shielas State Central Committee Lower Peninsula Upper Peninsula Canada Hamilton White Karpen White Standard Oil Perkins Steel Trust Harvester Trust Mr. White Atr. White A. Ss. Burleson Iowa

Parker Answers Critics At Democratic Convention

Syracuse dispatch notes Alton B. Parker, now permanent chairman, defending himself after defeat. He praises New York delegation for unity, cites desire to avoid splitting the convention, and denies Ryan ties while detailing campaign support. Also mentions boxing match notes and local social travel.

Syracuse N. Y Alton B. Parker Baltimore New York State Bryan Parker New York Clark Wilson United States Judge Parker Frank H. Mott John K. Sague Poughkeepsie Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Thomas F. Ryan Elihu Root Mr. Ryan Democratic Campaign Lincoln Exopus National Committee Gordon

Board of Affairs Proposes Direct State Public Affairs Control

Oklahoma City Oct. 2. A board report to Governor Cruce urges directing all maintenance appropriations for state institutions to the state board of public affairs except salaries. It notes buying at wholesale could be secured and print supervision reformed. It calls for tighter records, broader control of insurance and a five year state policy, with aim to reduce deficits and improve economy.

Oklahoma City State Board of Public Affairs Cruce Board of Public Affairs Jboard

New Equipment Ordered by the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway

The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway ordered 50 Mogul type engines, the most modern super heated with large tonnage capacity. They also ordered five chair cars, three dining cars, three combination coaches and baggage cars, and three postal cars. Chair cars seat 72, have electric lights and fans. dining cars hold 30, up six from standard. Cars are steel with extended body ends and no platform. Smoking compartments are removed, making chair cars ideal for ladies and other first class passengers.

Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway M., K. &T. Railway MK. & T. Railway

Letters to Himself Nets Man in Mail Fraud Plot

Chief of Police Goodpaster arrested J. J. Stark on a mail fraud charge after finding letters he authored to himself in various handwriting and sending them from trains to obtain money from an elderly couple in Hydro Oklahoma. Stark held on $500 bond in Commissioner Brown's court until trial.

Goodpaster J. J. Stark Post Office Brown Stark Livenberger Hydro Okla Vinita Tmin

Too Late Money to New-Born Cherokee Citizens

Letter from Dana H. Kelsey, United States Indian Superintendent, dated October 2, 1912, notes about 1800 new-born Cherokee deeds approved and payments initiated. Restricted class payments already approved. unrestricted class payments to follow after roll approval in Washington.

J. S. Davenport Supreme Court Muskogee Okla James Davenport Vinita Oklahoma Wright Washington Dana H. Kelsey United States Indian

Katy Time Table Changes Inbound And Outbound Trains

The Katy railroad updates its Vinita timetable with minor adjustments to most trains. The daily 5:34 p m arrival shifts to 3:24 p m and the southbound morning train moves from 3:30 to 4:25. Other changes are brief.

Katy Vinita

Marrs Wins Fifth Round In Non Title Bout At Grand Theatre

Billy Marrs defeated Bridgeman in the fifth round of a ten round boxing match at the Grand Theatre. Both fighters weighed under 126 pounds, with Marrs at 124 and Bridgeman at 126. The match ended when officials stopped the bout as Bridgeman suffered a bleeding face after a strong third round. The prelim between Battling Alec and Lester Baxley was also competitive with Baxley edging the other in a fast, hard fight.

Billy” Marrs Bridgeman Grand Theatre Jainca Marrs Ladley Baxley Alexander Alec Lester Baxley Centralia

Freeman and Rev J M Miller Wed in Vinita Details

Freeman wife Clara and Springfield businessman Tennis united in marriage last night at Vinita residence where the couple met at Mrs Freeman's boarding house. Tennis has lived in Vinita recently and is a retired peacemaker in local business. Freeman has long operated the Wack stone Hotel and runs a business in Vinita.

Freeman J. M. Miller L. Tennis Springfield Clara Freeman Viota Tennis Vinita

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