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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
1
A former Chican will address the Winstans booster meeting at the Commercial Club tomorrow night. The event aims to rally support and discuss upcoming activities for the local community group.
The Commercial club plans a smoker and booster meeting tomorrow night in Vinita. Col David L Sleeper of Tulsa will speak on Municipal Improvements and growth. Attendees include property owners and local business leaders amid Vinita’s rising prospects and improving economy.
In Tules China on August 6 the State Federation of Commercial and Industrial organizations formed a bureau of publicity to curb campaign abuses and promote goodwill across classes. Fred L. Wenner of Guthrie and Clark C. Hudson of Oklahoma City will run it.
Dr W S Miller a chiropractic doctor of Ottumwa Iowa writes seeking information on Winith and may relocate here. Sheriff A E Ridenour notes his brother John was nominated for county commissioner on the Republican ticket and plans to confer before visiting. Mrs Scott Thompson editor of the Welch Watchman suffers illness after an operation.
Louinvitte Aug. 6 Chick Brandon the crack pitcher for the Kansas City Blues has been sold to Pittsburg. Manager Cross denies but Owner Tebeau let it slip. Pittsburg sent a scout to watch him in Indianapolis and here. Brandon reportedly will bring 5000 with him.
A newspaper asserts that taking a clear stance on all issues and candidates is essential to uphold the sacred public trust and avoid betraying readers. It emphasizes bold, uncompromising editorial leadership in every issue.
A列 telegraphic briefs cover diverse events from rail and politics to disasters. Items include United States Steel Bussey mill reopening in Alabama, Goethe Schiller monument in Milwaukee, Nagel as Republican committeeman, Taft campaign rumors, Armijo death in Madrid, Derby and Canada notes, Sorbonne, Abdul Aziz revolt, lightning deaths in Davidson county, Longworth trip to Chicago, Denver coaster accident, Sheldon at convention, St Towle water use, White House denial on Swedish minister, Missouri Kansas & Texas train wreck, and a Seattle financier robbed at Union Station.
Oklahoma Attorney General Charles E West filed a statewide antitrust suit against about fifty coal companies for price discrimination and restraint of trade. The petition alleges inflated prices for coal sold within the state, with preferential rates to railroads and coal mined on Indian lands in the east.
The 75 member Repotlican Glee club of Columbus left Monday on a special Pennsylvania train for Chicago arriving around 6 pm. The group with a repertoire of 29 songs including some written about the current political scene will perform in Chicago after campaigns across many states.
The article notes New Zealand becoming a dominion and describes it as the happiest country. It recounts popular nicknames used by New Zealanders such as The Fortunate Isles The Wonderland of the Pacific All Land in One and The Star of the South reflecting national pride.
Ahekel of silver equals about 2 cents, a shekel of gold about 16 dollars, a talent of silver around 2000 dollars, a talent of gold near 20000 dollars, a penny about 17 cents, a farthing about 3 cents, a mite under a farthing.
In a terse exchange, the applicant refuses work in a house with children while Mrs. Keephouse asserts they advertised for a girl who undermined children. The applicant acknowledges understanding the situation and notes it is work where the children are.
A fragment from a Munich column argues for hygienic comfortable buildings over aesthetically modern ugliness. It critiques how modernities shape the state of mind and living conditions, emphasizing practicality.
In a playful exchange Mr Géfangen confides to his close friend that two weeks ago he had no idea Dolly and he would be engaged, while Miss Wree reveals she anticipated it, noting Dolly shares everything.
A garbled fragment discusses a professional gerontant and social circles. It questions the claims to social recognition and notes the person as a man of high regard, hinting at status and acceptance in elite groups.
A puzzled note describes a deity facing a misguided world view, with parents steering toward keeping and service. The text hints at envy and friction as Abe appears in the debate, while actions center on giving and aiding others.
The city will hold examinations for teachers at the high school on Friday and Saturday August 7th and 8th. All eligible to be placed on the list for city schools should take the exam. W G Maroon Supt. Marshal Stevens sent $50 to Eyeing Haskell at Hominy yesterday.
Guthrie Aug 6 In order to carry out the Durant bill authorizing an appraisement of the state school lands the school land commission has created a new appraisement department with C H P Brewer of Webbers Falls as superintendent Brewer will report directly to L D Marr secretary of the school and department He was a delegate to the constitutional convention and a member of the state text book commission resigning that post to become a state dispensary inspector If the bill passes the initiative the Brewer led appraisement will govern land sales
The Chieftain invites readers to report social affairs and events in Vinita. It asks residents to phone the office with any news of related kind and expresses appreciation for cooperative assistance from the town's ladies.
The county court this morning heard Bud Williams and Mary Jones charged with assault with a deadly weapon and intent to kill. Williams was bound over for $750 and the county attorney to file information on concealed weapons. Mary Jaren was bound over for $300.
A posse of twenty armed men hunted for Alfred King after reports placed him near Nowata in a Tuesday killing and robbery. Two hours of searching yielded nothing. Sheriff Ridenhour and Nowata County deputies paused the hunt then continued efforts locally with speculation of protection by some Black residents.
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