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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented ad listing includes wash ponds fabrics and coats with prices for silk waists to men’s suits. References Boston and American Lady lines, various discounts and bargain lots for children, misses, and men. Includes silk waists at 3.50 to 4.00 and men’s suits from 9.25 up, with multiple lot prices.
Fragmentary medical notice lists J. W. Craig M D as physician and surgeon with illegible lines mentioning Vinita Oklahoma and a Prudence style address. The readable portion confirms a medical practitioner in Vinita Oklahoma and references a health related advertisement.
Local items from Vinita and nearby areas record social visits, property deals, and community happenings. Notables include Mayme Butler visiting Big Cabin, Brown of Helli Milla investors in Vinita, and Anna Gatewood with Emma Getewnd visiting Pryer Creek. Prizes of 3 2 and a season ticket noted at an auditorium event.
A note from Auckland dated June 16 reports the opening of a magnificent bath facility at Moturua in the North Island region connected with a planned construction project. Local officials and investors are cited as promoting the venture.
A historical report notes a public execution involving a Black defendant named Ford in Oklahoma Territory, describing the crime of shouting during the last June and detailing Ford's statements on the scaffold about surrendering to the law. The article mentions a prior hanging under territorial law in the city and portrays the trial and execution amid era judge and law.
Guthrie reports a material rise in assessments by the Board of Equalization on Western Union telegraph lines and railway companies. Valuations for iron wire and copper wire were trimmed, poles valued higher, with notable increases for Oklahoma City Railway and Shawnee Tecumseh Traction. Also notes new Springfield rifles for Oklahoma militia with improved range and versatility.
Judge Campbell refused to grant an injunction preventing Oklahoma officers from arresting A. H. Dreyfus of Kansas City Mo for soliciting orders to ship liquor into Oklahoma. He cited Pitts v. McGhee and said the state may enforce its laws by criminal proceedings. The decision may be appealed to the U S Supreme Court.
A woman named Enlé in Mia J. E Adams suffered severe burns when a genuine stove exploded. The incident occurred while she was nearby, prompting emergency response and a call for medical treatment.
Albert A Plank and Tala Oh Tars were found guilty of circulating counterfeit money by the United States Commissioner in Lenton. They face federal charges after a grand jury indictment and are held under bond pending sentencing.
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