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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1912

Page

8

Great Uprising in Economic Affairs Portrait by John D Chimmins

A historical piece argues that tariff preferences and favored classes fuel unrest ahead of the presidential election. It praises reform candidates Wilken and his running mate as outsiders untainted by special interests, while criticizing Roosevelt and Taft. The article then shifts to Oklahoma growth, noting census figures, land, agriculture, railroads, and city development as state progress.

John D Chimmins New York Ihe Tari Republican Party Mr. Roosevelt Taft Wilken Ube Orkman United States Ie Asauradee Minti

Oklahoma and Indian Territory population growth noted

The London Times carries a special American Railway edition on Oklahoma with a full writeup by President F. Bush of the Missouri Pacific. Mentions the 1890 population 258,657 and the 1900 combined figure, and details U.S. Marshal Victor’s plans to appoint deputies along state lines to curb whiskey traffic before it reaches larger towns.

President Bush Missouri Pacific London Times Oklahoma Great London Journal F. Bush Troy Mountain Indian Territory Miskigee Okla United States Chiant Vietor Olehome Thor Lows Victor Fred Milburn Fairland Afton Enloe Grove Vietor Kansas Arkansas State Texas

Woodrow Talks Like a Gentleman

New York headlines praise Governor Wilson as a gentleman under campaign strain. The York Gazette notes his calm, respectful portrayal of opponents, calls his New York Press Club address a model of restraint, and highlights his critique of Roosevelt’s campaign tactics and party realignment. Judge Wade cites shifting support in the west, predicting Roosevelt’s weaker GOP show and rising labor backing for Wilson amid evolving political tides.

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Salina Depot Location Settled by Commission

Salina townsite commissioner George Lowrey announced that the corporation commission fixed the depot site between the old and new Salina towns, placing the depot in the new town about one mile south of the old town. He said the decision was made on merits during a visit to Salina over a week ago and that the depot site now lies a quarter mile apart from the old town.

Salina George Lowrey C. V Carselowey Corporation Commission Old Town New Town Selina W Litil

Contractor Whitaker Reports Busy Building in Ketchum

R. Whitaker, a contractor from Ketchum, said there is a lot of building activity underway in the town today.

R. ©. Whitaker Ketchum

Mayes Wins Wrestling Match at Grand Vinita

In Vinita the Grand hosted a wrestling card featuring Hiner Mayes, a popular local performer, defeating Karl Segfried in two falls 29:43 and 16:40 with hammer lock and head leverage. Preliminary John King vs Ed Baker ended in a draw after an earlier thumb injury. Plans announced for September 25 card and a grand bout between Red Cameron and Frank Carrell. Roosevelt campaign events and Roosevelt Day in Joplin detailed with audience plans and rail excursions.

the Grand Karl Segfried Hiner Mays Vinita Mays Karl Clair Gellert John King Ed Baker Eddie Baker Red Cameron Omaha Neb Frank Carrell Indianapolis Ind

Roosevelt itinerary outlined for Missouri visit

Progressive forces prepare for Theodore Roosevelt with a detailed Missouri schedule. On Monday September 2 a special Roosevelt train detaches at Cherokee Kansas. It stops at Liberal Lamar Ash grove Springfield Aurora Monett Joplin for speeches and receptions. Congressman candidate Coleman Gregg joins at Lamar while a reception committee awaits in Joplin.

Roosevelt Missouri Colonel Roosevelt Cherokee Kans Frisco Pittsburg Arcadia Liberal Lamar Ashwrove Springfield Aurora Lawrence County Monnett Cave Joplin Pierce City Carthage Jopna Committee On Colone H. Gregg Fifteenth W. H. Picher B. O. Bartlett J. J. Wells Tom Coyne M. H. Evans W. 5. Crane Tenth and Main Streets

Royal Kennel Collie Highlights Gentry Brothers Show

A royal kennel collie rider will headline the Gentry Brothers All New Feature Shows visiting this city on Saturday September 21. The dog, once owned by the Duke of Cornwall, is trained in Europe and serves as a performing act with two performances scheduled that day.

Gentry Brothers Royal Kennels Duke of Cornwall England Royal Royal Collies New York

Organized Relief Work Plan For Vinita Charity Funds

Young people's societies from city churches propose a centralized charity fund to manage gifts for the poor. A committee including Mrs. W. B. Coley and Mrs. Lee Barrett would oversee distributions, with Mrs. E C Oborn soliciting support from local business leaders. A monthly collector will gather subscribed amounts.

Vinita I x W. B. Coley Lee Barrett Mra CH. Reideman S. Neer E. C. Oborn

Spavinaw Notes Highlight Local Happenings

Goins and Walker found their foundation for a new store in Spavinaw while Grandma Billings suffers a severe foot injury. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Peyton visit Vinita to see relatives. The M O G railroad company builds abutments for a bridge at Spavinaw mouth. Dr. Johnson returns home to Wyandotte after treating locals here. Rain benefits late crops and settles dust.

Spavinaw Goins Walker Grandma Billings Samuel Peyton Vinita Johnson Wyandotte

Special meeting notice of Craig County commissioners Vinita Okla

County Clerk R F Nix calls a special meeting of the Craig County Board of Commissioners in Vinita to consider the land lie of all taxable and non taxable real estate kept in the county assessor’s office. The meeting is set for September 19 at 1 p m with authority from Section 1657 Ch 24 Art VCompiled Oklahoma law.

Vinita Okla Board of Commissioners Craig Cow State of Oklahoma Craig R. F. Nix Craig Conagh Oklahoma

Pardon Application Notice in Craig County Oklahoma

Notice to Blunt Martin that he will apply to the Governor for a pardon on a set date in Craig County Oklahoma. The document lists criminal case numbers and names Otis Titus and John Britt, and references the Criminal Court of Appeals No A-1066 Tittle v State.

Blunt Martin Will Oklah City Davenport & Rye Applican Craig County Court Oklahoma State of Oklahoma Otis Titus John Britt Craif County Criminal Court Tittle State Otis Tittle

Notice for Publication in Oklahoma Craig County Court

In Craig County Oklahoma District Court Samuel O Hawkins sues J P Allen and G B Allen to cancel warranty deeds and quit claim deed for lands described as SE quarter of Section 11 and SW quarter of Section 12 Township 2 North Range 18 East. The suit seeks possession and quiet title with the petition to be answered by October 1 1912. Administrator R V McSpadden of the Foreman estate asserts the filing on September 17 1912.

Chieftain State of Oklahoma Craig County Samuel O. Hawkins J Iy B. Allen J, P. Allen G.1 J. P. Allen C. B. Allen Crate County Registry Craie County A.4 Foreman Orale County Oklahoma A. W. Foreman County Court of County Vinita Tate Choma City of

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