Panic politics shadows a tariff clash in 1912
The piece argues panic tactics by Republicans mislead voters about causes of past and present crises. It pins blame on unsound banking and tariffs, contends tariffs burden consumers, and warns that only a Wilson victory could spur tariff reform. It portrays Republicans as protectors of business interests while Democrats pursue relief for real wage earners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Committee
Taft
Jso
Investkors
Wilson
Tariff Board
Europe
Thole
Tie Ublicans
Vinita 30 Years Ago From Chieftain Files 1882
October 20 1882 report from Vinita highlights fair activity with guests from Germany Scotland and Kansas notable arrivals and local commerce. Major Foreman recalls 1867 corn trade to Paris and Parisian premiums. Osage dancers and a large crowd at the fair are noted, along with early flag raising and local business moves in the Cherokee Nation.
Eradicate the Cattle Tick Demonstration Vat at Exposition
Columbia Oct 22 Special It is estimated the cattle tick costs the South 50 to 100 million dollars yearly Dr E M Nighbert of the United States Bureau of Animal Industry says cooperative dipping can eradicate the pest in six to nine months The cattle tick hinders breeding handling and marketing and transmits disease. dipping in a concrete vat with standard solutions provides a permanent solution for this pest during the Fifth National Corn Exposition demonstrations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
D. C
South
E. M. Nighbert
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Nightbert
Federal Department of Agriculture
Nighbert
Mrs Gabbert Dies After Prolonged Illness at Vinita
Mrs. Dora Alice Gabbert died at her South Fourth Street home at 10 23 Monday night after weeks of illness and unconsciousness. Born in Vinita to Robie W Tittle, she was 39 last March 29. She leaves a husband and one daughter, with many relatives expressing sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabbert
Dora Alice Gabbert
South Fourth Street
Local Notes From Cherokee Nation Fair and town chatter
Join Bullet and J G Schrimsher join Claremore dry goods houses. Adams Express company faces delay four percent while J Gould blocks transfer time. Dr Adair and Miss Fannie Gray charged one day last week. Congratulations to Doc and bride. Earthquake Sunday evening alarms inmates but none hurt. Editor’s wife Mrs A E vey illness limits work. Col Wm P Rows of Ft Gibson visits. gave memorable speech to large Cherokee Nation crowd. Robert L Owens Tahlequah visits during fair. first speech on new fair grounds. Amphitheatre filled with visitors from many states. Rev W A Duncan named supreme judge. Hootie Bell boasts best two year old colt. Lucien Bulfinatoe still selling national tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Evans
Chetopa
Kans
HM. B.rdmannsdorff
Germany
L and
C. B. Anderson
Scotland
F. W. Strout
Frisco House
Major Foreman
W. ©. Patton & Co
John Skillman
Jim Hall
D. W. Bushy- Shead
James Bighart
Gus Chootean
Paul Akin
Raymond
General Palmer
Sampson
James Hull
Viuita Station
M. B. Church South
Will
Lipe
Oowala
Claremore
W. L. Trott
Vinita
Gen. Franklyn
Gid Morgan
Tahlequah
Dr. Adair
Gus Ivey
Delaware
Chieftain
Arkansas Sentinel
E. C. Boudinot
F. Fortner
Vinit
Webb Vann
Pryor Creek
Lindsey & McCrack
Chouteau
I. T
David Alten
Denison
Tex
Allen
R. H. Fields
Qooweescoowee
Bullet
J. G. Schrimsher
Claremore Dry Goods
Blace San Ad
J. Gould
Adams Express Company
Fannie Gray
Doc
A. E.vey
Wm. P. Rows
Ft. Gibson
Cherokee Nation
J. J. Bartles
Bartlesville
Robert L. Owens
Robert
W. A. Duncan
Hootie Bell
Lucien Bulfinatoe
Two Board Members Targeted in Brylee Scandal Arrests
Warrants were issued in Muskogee Oklahoma for J Elliott and O A Brewer members of the state agricultural board and Cherokee attorney Guy D Talbot over alleged efforts to conceal testimony and intimidate a witness in the Dora Brylee scandal. Brylee a Warner Oklahoma teacher told of a late night approach by Brewer at the Kinkade Hotel in Oklahoma City August 1912. Brewer allegedly proposed and attempted assault then sought to suppress publicity the next day. The case ties to the agricultural board meetings in Muskogee and Oklahoma City and to Governor Cruce s alleged involvement in pressuring for suppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
Dora Brylee
Kinkade
Oklahoma City
J. ©. Elliott
O. A. Brewer
State Agricultural Board
Guy D. Talbot
Cherokee
Oklo
Disney
Muskogee County
Brylee
Warner
Oklahoma
Agricultural Board
Brewer
Miss Brylee
Tishamingo
Muldrow
J. W. Faulkner
Warner School
Sherwood
Cruce
Democratic Party
Mike Brylee
Chanute
Kangsu
Ohls
Faulkner
Lot
Judge Sherwood
Guy BD
Talbot
Vinita Captain and wife sell acre of ground yield
Capt White and his wife report growing and selling on an acre in Vinita totaling 300.46 with 93.00 on hand and the rest consumed by the family. The acre sits within the city limits and outsiders are forming questions about the business.
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Capt. White
Vinita
Coming Attractions at the Grand Through January
A listing of upcoming Grand Theatre programs from late October through December with titles such as Queen Elizabeth The Girl From Toko Yankee Girl and The Shepherd of the Jty plus paid features Mutt and Jeff Home talent and Punkin Husker Co. Dates for The Girl of Eagle Ranch The Soul Kiss The Lights Eternal and The Prince of Tonight are to be announced in November and December.
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Sarah Hernham
Queen Elizabeth
Hutchinson Swek' Co
Toko
Robert Chambers
Julie Ring
the Shepherd of the
J1 Ty
Mutt & Jeff
Punkin Husker Co
Eagle Ranch
The
Soul Kiss
Lights Eternal
Railroads to Refund $400,000 to Oklahoma Shippers
Oklahoma freight shippers will receive a total of 400000 dollars in refunds after a June agreement between the Oklahoma Corporation Commission chair and railroad presidents. The fund comes from freight charges collected above the commission rate and reflects railroads dropping appeals as rates take effect. Every town and many businesses will share in the distribution, with ongoing savings of at least 500000 dollars annually from the new rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leve
Henshaw
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Oklahoma
St. Louis
Corporation Commission
Supreme Court
Crouch Horses Win Again At Ft Smith Fair
Crouch returns from Ft Smith where his saddle horses won prizes at thirteen shows tallying eight first premiums and five seconds. He calls this the best year yet and plans to show against anything in the United States. He invites lovers of good horses to inspect the fine lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouch
Ft. Smith
Ft. Smith Fair
United States
Shreveport
Bryan to Visit Vinita on Tuesday October 29
Committeeman B H Brady has arranged for W J Bryan to stop in Vinita on the way to Muskogee. Bryan will arrive on the Flyer at 10 44 and depart on the local at 11 23, giving about 50 minutes in town. Democrats in Craig County urged to attend and bring others to hear the prominent speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Brady
W. J. Bryan
Vinita
Muskogee
Col
Bryan J
Craig County
Bryun
Missouri Pacific Turns Hospital to Employees in New Transfer
Saint Louis October 23 The Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain has completed transferring its hospital funds and property to current employees and officials who contributed monthly from their salaries. Cash totals nearly 193,768 with real estate and furnishings bringing the value to about a quarter of a million dollars. The hospital service began about thirty years ago and most holdings arose from small monthly employee contributions. President Burk argued funds were for hospital purposes and should go to employees. a New York board resolution enabled the transfer at a recent board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Louis
Missouri Pacifi
Iron Mountain
St. Louis
Missouri Pacificrron Mountain
DB. J. Burk
New York
Board of Hospital Service Managers
Corntassel Talks on Upcoming Election Views
Corntassel, a leading full blood Cherokee from Estellawaa In town, shares blunt opinions on the election. He favors Wilson for best chance at victory, criticizes Teddy Roosevelt for a third term, and notes Taft as capable but overweight. He predicts a Democratic win could topple county officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Corntassel
Estellawaa
Wilson
Teddy
Taft
Wilsom
Maby
John
Wilson Marshall Day Democrats of Oklahoma Call
The Democratic Committee designates November 2, 1912 as Wilson and Marshall Day urging Democrats in Oklahoma to hold precinct meetings in the afternoon and evening with a message from Woodrow Wilson. The call emphasizes rallying for a Democratic victory and includes signatories Tom Harrill and Hubert D. Bolen. Brotherhood of Painters union members plan a meeting at Harrison's shop after a sick leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats of
Oklahoma
Nations
Wilson
Marshall
Woodrow Wilson
Marshall Dey
Democracy of America
Bate
Tom. Harrill
Hubert DL. Bolen
Democratic Campaign Committee
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Republican Party
Progressive Party
W. T. Adair
Elliott
W. J. Bryan Coming
Wissouri Pacific Turn Hospital
Corntassel
Marshall Day
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators
Harrison
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