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The Vinita Daily Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1908

Page

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Tulsa Maniac Kills Wife and Infant in Brady Avenue Tragedy

A Tulsa murder spree ends with Cleve Harris shooting his wife and infant at the McDowell home on Brady Avenue, wounding Walter Vann and wounding Myron Brown. A pursuing posse uses bloodhounds into the Osage Hills, with rewards totaling 1000 offered for Harris dead or alive as authorities press the hunt.

Tulsa Cleve Harris McDowell Brady ‘Avenue Walter Vann American Express Osage Hills Harris Shee Lawis Doland Walker Cameron Street Fairchild Grocery Walter Vout Dr. T Fairchild Vann American Expressi Cameron Denver Fairchild Vello Dulles Pultouilid Fm Pivaleler Expess Herv Por Grown Elwood Myron W. T. Baxter Brown Elwood Avenue Osage Harria Harrises Chauncey Owens Lon Lewis Arkansas Doane Enenfeld Owen Lad Harris J Ullnots Saven

Vinita Woman Arrested on Assault Charge

Sheria Ridenhour arrested Mrs. Fleyta Klinefelter of Vinita Hardware on assault and battery after complaints from townspeople. Allegations she abused her niece Kathleen Lewis, including an alleged skillet strike causing a forehead wound. The child was sheltered at Sheriff Ridenhour’s home pending further provision. Preliminary hearing set for this morning with attorney Rogers present.

Sheria Ridenhour Fleyta Klinefelter St Vinita Hardware Company Klinefelter

Society News Wanted by The Chieftain Editors

The Chieftain seeks the full Society News and all other news items. If you know of an item, contact the office by telephone for possible publication.

Williams causes Darktown terror in east side shooting

In Darktown last night William soused jealousy over Mary Brice, firing a hog leg at her home on the east side. Five shots were fired. only one struck Mary Shaeffer, wounding her near the hip. Williams was arrested and jailed for a preliminary hearing.

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Fragmentary New York item on Black livelihoods and crime

A garbled OCR fragment from a New York newspaper mentions Black livelihoods and crime in a disjointed context, with unclear subjects and no readable names, dates, or locations. The readable content does not establish a coherent event or outcome for a proper summary.

Tank Robbery at Katy Tank House Leaves Coat Stolen

Saturday night a thief entered the Beech Installing 9 water tank house on south Cabin Way near Katy and stole J W Galyer’s coat. Sheriff notified. no trace found. A $225 check payable to Mr Galyer was taken. a Black man seen on Katy tracks was suspected but not identified.

J W.galyer Katy Parsons Beech South Cabin Galyer Galver Katy Pass Nutter Hit

Advertisers Urged to Use Daily Chieftain for Fall Promotion

Businesses urged to abandon the dull season and get busy with the Daily Chieftain for a big fall promotional push. The call to action emphasizes leveraging the newspaper’s reach to attract customers as the season shifts.

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Burglar Stole Jewelry Value 125 Dollars From Chouteau Store

A telephone message to Sheriff Riden reports a burglary at a Chouteau jewelry store Saturday night with about 125 dollars in loot. Bloodhounds were requested to trail the thieves, but no train south to stop the trail existed, so the dogs were not sent.

Tulsa Jury Rules for Cooks in Grocery Suit

Tulsa jurors return verdict against Raccliff Sanders Grocery, ordering payment of $19,277 to T. J. Cook and Sona for alleged illegal possession of their Glenn Pool stores and damage to credit and business. Trial overseen by Special Judge Loofburrow after a weeklong case claiming misrepresentation in a marriage settlement. The Cook family sought $57,000.

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First Primary Under New Law In State Adopts Stricter Voting Rules

The new election law imposes fines up to 500 dollars and jail terms for bribery or intoxicating influence near polling places. Voting will occur in Ward 1 and other wards with a noted list of polling locations and officials. The notice mentions campaign restrictions and public notices amid broad criticism from opponents.

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