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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1912

Page

6

Tariff the Great debate in New York speeches

In New York a September discussion by the TaftRoosevelt line argues over protective tariffs and consumer costs. The piece contrasts Taft and Roosevelt with Wilson’s reform stance, and notes a North Dakota Wilson Club push led by Melvin D. Hildreth as Democrats rally for tariff revision and broader protection questions.

Roosevelt McKinley Taft Woodrow Wilson Congress Democratic Wilson Club New York North Dakota Melvin D. Hildreth State League of Wilson and Marshall Wilson Gore Mapleing Senator Hildreth

Wilson and Marshall Surge in Western States Support

In Sept 10 reports Judge Hands in Thermopolia predicts Wyoming will vote Democratic and cites tours of the Midwest and East showing strong Wilson prospects. Arizona leaders claim Phoenix and the West favor Wilson. Rev Dr Peters endorses Democratic tariffs rhetoric and criticizes Taft. Tariff costs and consumer goods prices are highlighted as campaign issues.

Wyoming New York John M. Hands Hegger Thermopolia Wilson Marshall Henee Wyong Middle West Wilken Roosevelt Judge Jones Chicage Hs Dr. Peters Madison Pettry Trt Uts Brooklyn Livin

Prosecution Window Closes on Columbia Bank Case

Oklahoma City reports state examiner found the Columbia Bank and Trust wrecking acts occurred long before 1911 and within three year criminal limits. report could not justify prosecutions. Also announced is the Sequoyah avenue bridge contract to W A Armstrong for 1950 dollars. Bob Cali returns from Tampa to Adair with cousin Miss Vern Calvert aboard Katy line trip.

Oklahoma City Columbia Bank and Trust Company Gerner Bob Cali Tampa Florida Adair Tle Vern Calvert Trmon

Death in the Bootleg War at the Oklahoma Kansas Strip

Federal officer R Lee Bowman was killed and J McCall of Kansas fatally wounded when five bootleggers in a car opened fire as Bowman and Lenapah marshal W R Mayberry destroyed liquor near Caney just south of the border. Mayberry fired back, Bowman was 44, a Tulsa veteran. Posses spread across roads and railways as authorities hunt the assailants.

Bartlesville Oklo R. Lee Bowman Tulsa J. McCall Caney Kans W. R. Mayberry Lenapah Bowman Oklahoma Kansas Mayberry McCall Howman Wie Tie Walter Duckett United States Fred Belinings Baughman Mowmin

Government Pays Cities Back Seven Thousand For Jails

Muskogee Oklahoma and three other towns received refunds after United States Marshal Grant Vitter returned 3700 of funds diverted to federal jail sites. Each city paid 1000 or 3400, but the overage was refunded as 182.36 per town.

Taft Roosevelt United States Peter Paul Harvester Trust Muskogee Oklo Grant Vitter

Mayes County Poor Farm Sold at Auction

The Mayes county poor farm, known as the old Cherokee orphan asylum farm near Salina, was sold to the highest bidder on the 17th. Appraised at 15000 dollars, the sale fetched 12000 dollars in credit terms: 4000 cash and 34000 in five years at eight percent interest. The farm is regarded as one of the best in the old Cherokee Nation.

Mayes County Cherokee Orphan Asylum Salina

Burglar Converts, Brandishes Tools Before Spokane Congregation

A burglar converted by the Salvation Army faced a Spokane crowd at a ball and drew two revolvers, an electric sash, a jimmy and other burglar tools. He confessed he planned to rob stores out of hunger but said he was moved by the congregation's music.

Salvation Army Spokane Wash Jimmy

Policemen Dog Faces Unfriendly Defense at Brentford

A woman in Brentford Middlesex England recently faced a charge of allowing a ferocious dog to be at large. She pleaded the dog was friendly with everyone except policemen and had never bitten anyone else.

Brentford Middlesex England

Sugar from Palma Could Boost World Supply

Sugar from the ripa palm sap in the Philippines is of superior quality and could become a new industry. It has yielded an alcoholic beverage in experiments and may significantly increase global sugar supplies if developed.

Palma Philippines

Mean Wilson to Sweep Country Third Termers Gain

Vermont and Maine results show a major shift toward Democratic strength as Third Term and Republican factions split. Projections suggest Wilson could carry most states, with Vermont and Rhode Island leaning Taft or Wilson depending on vote shifts, while New York Evening Post figures outline a Taft win in only Rhode Island and Vermont.

William T. Haines Maine Frederick W. Plainted Waa Vermont Taft Roosevelt Wilson New York Evening Post Rhode Island Gov. Wilson Post Bryan Woodrow Wilson

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