Democratic Ticket List and Local Races
A large slate of Democratic nominees statewide and county officials is presented. It names Woodrow Wilson for president, Thomas Marshall for vice president, Rob T. L. Owen as U S Senator, multiple Congressmen at large, district congressman Tas S Davenport, and various state and county officers including judge, attorney, register of deeds, sheriff, assessor, treasurer, county clerk, surveyor, district clerk, school superintendent, and district commissioners. The piece also mentions a Vinita justice of the peace and local constables, with stray prose commenting on rain and a remark about Senator Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roberts
J. B. McBride
George Ashby
Lee R, Mitchell
Thos. W. Smith
L. White
W. M. Simms
Chas, Teenor
John Kimbrough
M. Walker
Vinita
A. Stanley
W. C. Hallam
Taft Tariff Debate and Wright on Women’s Rights
A spirited summary of tariff policy arguments under Taft, critique of protectionism’s effect on wages, and contrast with European costs. Reverend Wright’s stance against women’s suffrage is discussed via his book Their Yesterdays, highlighting debates zoned to breakfast tables and sewing circles. Oklahoma politics touch on tax burdens and institutions, with calls to restrain city expenses amid high bonded debt and levy levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reverend Wright
Pittsburg
Kans
Harold Bell Wright
Wright
veLret
Wright Jax
Elabhor
Wright Jesso
Jomlin Globe
Oklahoma
Budget Cries Amid Statewide Election Chatter
City residents call for tight money as Maine and Arkansas shift in political mood. Farmers doubt crop optimism while Vermont results register little impact. Vinita faces police staffing glare as Chief Goodpaster fishes Grand River and aides push for a successor. Three men plan shifts to cover eight days in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Goodpaster
Grand River
Responsibility and Blame in a Grief Stricken Verse
A satirical verse notes how people blame liver or government for distress, urging self reflection over political scapegoating. It laments neglect of responsibility, citing personal faults and habits as the true causes of trouble, with a final jab at political pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Walt Mason
Wear a Brave Front In Face Of Adversity And Trade Cohesion
A poem of endurance urges readers to wear a brave front through hardship and sickness. It contrasts resilience with complaint, praising steady perseverance. The second excerpt argues for local economic cooperation, explaining how buying at home strengthens neighborly ties and mutual prosperity.
Critique of Vinita asylum and 1912 Fourth of July calm
The piece mocks Horace Greeler Jr for inaccurate asylum reporting at Vinita and cites soaring costs and construction of two more buildings. It rails at college and professional crowds while advertising reform, then surveys the 1912 Fourth of July with unprecedented order, fewer injuries, and calls for stricter firework controls and safer celebration methods nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Greeler, Jr
Senday
Oklahoma City
Visita
Greeley
State Board of Affairs
Keeler
Goore best crape for any hearts? prevention of accidents
The fragment asks if future months will see general adoption of safety measures to prevent Greworks test and prevent a patient’s disgrace. It presents rhetorical concerns about accident prevention and lasting reforms.
Guide to Crater Lake National Park in Oregon
Department of the Interior issues a circular detailing Crater Lake National Park in Oregon. It describes the lake in the caldera of an extinct volcano, cliffs from 500 to 2000 feet high, and the park’s administration under the Interior Secretary with a touring guide, books, articles, and regulations. The text ends with unrelated human-interest lines about fashion and moose numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crater Lake National Park
Oregon
Department of the Interior
Cascade Range
Crater Lake
Secretary of the Interior
Aetal
Artieles
Guardianship Sale Order for William A. Gregory Real Estate
In Craig County Court Oklahoma guardian Ealum Gregory petitions for sale of minor William A. Gregory’s lands to educate maintain and support and reinvest proceeds. Next of kin and interested parties must appear October 3 1912 at 10 am in Vinita Court to show cause why order to sell should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oklahoma
Craig
William A. Gregory
Ealum Gregory
Craig County
Vinita
Olbe
Cattle and livestock markets report from Kansas City Stock Yards
Sept 9 report shows 65 000 head cattle receipts with 7008 calves the heaviest week. Beef trade improved, killers steady, stock cattle weaker, country movement over 20 000, grass natives 6 to 8 50. Prime natives about 10 50, Old Mexicos at 4 25, quarantine 100 cars, steers 4 25 to 6 50, Colorado steers 5 65 to 7 00, cows 5 00 to 5 50. Hog arrivals 3000, top 8 85, sheep and lambs up 15 to 30 cents, lambs 7 00 to 7 10, ewes 4 25 to 4 40, feeding ewes 2 75 to 2 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas
Colorado
Vecht
Missouri
Oklahom
Utah
Judgment for plaintiff in suit for decree dated October 11 1912
A court entry dated October 11 1912 names J C Starr as attorney for the plaintiff and AUest LEE A Mitchell district clerk with C V Carselowey deputy. The document treats the petition as true and states a judgment for the plaintiff in the suid action for decree will be rendered accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Starr
Auest
Lee A. Mitchell
C. V. Carselowey
Notice of pardon or parole request in Oklahoma
On the first day of October 1912 I will apply to Hon. Lee Cruce Governor of Oklahoma for a pardon or parole on the charge for which I am committed. Signed by W. H. Marley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Cruce
Oklahoma
Marley
Notice for Publication in Oklahoma District Court Divorce
Publication notice from Craig County Oklahoma district court. Pearl Clayton files for divorce from Harry Clayton number 1221 on abandonment and desertion. Defendant must answer petition by October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chieftain
State of Oklahoma
Craig
Pearl Clayton
Harry Clayton
Getoherab
Guardian to Sell Minor’s Real Estate in Craig County
Lillie M Adair guardian will sell by private sealed bids on or after September 30 1912 at Craig County Court House Vinita Oklahoma the land of Callie B Adair minor described as NW 14 of SW 1 4 and other portions totaling 160 acres in Sec 19 Town 24 N Range 191 Terms cash with court confirmation and deed delivery by guardian bids in writing with 10 percent certified check to County Court Clerk Davenport Rye attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig County
Oklahoma
Callie B. Adair
Lillie M. Adair
Self
Craig County Court House
Vinita
Lee
Town
Sec
Pre County
Winita
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D. M. Marrs Printing Company
Ste
D. M. Marrs
National Democratic
Judge Supreme Court
John B. Turner
Pete Coyne
Democratic
Sam F. Parks
Willard H. Voyles
Register of Deeds
W. L. Trott
L. P. Smartt
Virgil A. Kinnison
Curtis
StubbsSup
Kaneda
Mexico
Lt Ie Te
Europe
Mr. Taft
Altortios
States
Union
Maine
Arkansas
Vermont
Hic Jacet Aiken Bill
Preme
Secretary of State
Aiken
Rick
Colege
Walt Magon
Journal of the American Medical Association
Matty
Lillie M
ADAIR
Guardian
Davenport & Rye
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