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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
7
A political essay argues trusts should lose special privileges to compete honestly. It contrasts Roosevelt Taft and Wilson on trust regulation, tariffs, and a proposed interstate commission. The piece cites Carnegie and Stanley, praises or critiques various reform proposals, and questions effective enforcement of anti monopoly policy.
Miss Dorothy Brylee a music teacher at the state agricultural school in Warner says an attempt to make her retract affidavits against O A Brewer member of the state board of agriculture was to reflect on the democratic party. A man calling himself Judge Sherwood pressured her with threats of being branded nationwide if she did not retract. Governor Cruce Attorney General West and County Attorney Disney seek the identify of Sherwood. Brewer is in Canada and due back to present his side as the board endures ongoing political battles and attempts to abolish it.
Denn H Friend born July 90 1847 in Alleghany County Maryland died October 4 1912 at Vinita Oklahoma aged 65. He came from Bethany Missouri two years ago and had been ill most of the time since. A postmortem showed stomach cancer as the cause. He leaves a wife and seven children present at his death.
Westville Oklahoma October 4 four masked men held up the Kansas City Southern north bound train near Poteau. They blew the express car safe with nitroglycerine and sacked mail pouches taking only twelve registered letters. Loot was small about 40 dollars in cash and the robbers fled into surrounding hills while passengers were unmolested. Posses scoured the woods as two more bandits hit the Frisco crossing and blew open both safes. The sack contained the loot and missing items included 26 registered mail pieces and a five thousand dollar bank packet.
The University of Oklahoma notes the engagement of Miss Bess Brewer to Mr. Joseph J. McConnell who will marry and sail to India where he has been appointed secretary of the association. Curr y Bell is named assistant to the librarian at Tonkawa, with sophmore status and varsity experience. Mr Fry from Cumberland University has enrolled at Oklahoma University to pursue his state education. Burr McWhirt returns to resume work after a summer with the geological survey. George Mayhauer, a first year law student, visits and works as an inspector for an Oklahoma City real estate firm. Kappa Alpha members traveled to Lexington for a party hosted by Mrs. Abernathy with a house party planned.
Vinita high school beat Wagoner 13 to 3 to claim a second win this season. Carter and Haven scored for Vinita, one kick added the extra point. Fans welcomed the team at Katy station then filled Lyric and Grand theatres for free show celebrations. Next Friday Vinita faces Claremore preparatory in a key matchup.
Lexington Lewin A Ledbetter and J Grady Ross, last year’s hiw school graduates, opened a law office in Idabel Oklahoma. Both were popular Oklahoma university students and are expected to succeed in law. Professor John Darling of Oklahoma University physics department has studied at Northwestern University and now teaches physical training. Darling was a former Sooners track star and holds state sprint records. Charles Wantland of Edmonds Central State Normal visited for the Kingfisher game and shared memories with friends. Young People’s Unions hosted a university student reception to foster contact among groups. The University of Oklahoma year opened with a chapel ceremony and the president’s annual address by Dr Brooks. Dr D W Obern, state geologist, has been in Oklahoma City directing the geological exhibit for the state fair with support from geology students helping in demonstrations.
A city missionary recalls guiding two blind men at a Riverside naval parade. He admits initial failure to convey visual details and credits developing concise descriptive ability by focusing on accurate, eye level descriptions and the fashion emphasis of women.
A historic London tavern named the Castle at Cowcross Street and Farrington Street is also a licensed pawnbroker. The door bar reveals a three sphere emblem and the legend notes that strangers may pledge personal belongings without a call for a referee. The practice began under George IV after a cockfight visit and royal warrant. Dickens mentions the inn in his works.
The trial centered on bias as jurors and observers note that two blind witnesses often sway memory credibility more than sighted jurors. A veteran juror observes that judges and lawyers respect the blind witness, trusting verbatim recall over visual perception.
A hotel clerk jokes about efficiency in guiding guests to beauty doctors. He notes beauty specialists leave cards, but fear of misconduct taints distribution. He echoes guest demand for grooming advice and laments responsibility for potential damages.
London Tit-Bits reports a new method in home construction using spengers and screws as the sole room. Concrete blocks are cast with a wire spiral passage through the center and steel pins run through the core to bolt the units together over a wooden frame. The resulting house is described as remarkably simple to build and dismantle.
J B Crouch and son Henry returned from the Oklahoma City fair with the best saddle stock they ever owned. They captured 30 of 32 shows, all herd prizes, five championships, one reserve, and multiple first prizes, including a $100 American Hanover Trophy. Chief Bufington swept high school classes defeating Teddy of Gainesville, Texas. Indian Roxie earned two silver cups worth $75 each, to be displayed locally. Tulsa shows yielded 19 firsts out of 20, including best stock on the ground. Walter Crouch will show in Muskogee then Fort Smith Arkansas upcoming.
Enrollment at month end shows 09 pupils with 71 girls and 498 boys and an average daily attendance of 852 with 117 tordies. Parents are urged to visit schools and discuss pupil progress with teachers to address any issues. Music department shows strong effort under Miss Fuller, state examiner praised the high school, and upper grades gain through department work and selective subject choices.
The Vinita Weekly Chieftain files a statement of ownership management and circulation as required by law. Editor D M Marrs Vinita Oklahoma Publisher D M Marrs printing Vinita OKla Owners include D M Marrs and A G Marrs Vinita Oklahoma with 1 percent stockholding. No other named securities holders. Sworn before a notary October 200 day of 112.
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