21 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1909
Page
1
Wichita Aug 21 Public sentiment over open violation of the prohibitory law sparks recall talk. Mayor Davidson calls a special meeting and the commission enacts an ordinance to curb near beer sales. It sets minimum gallon lots and restricts sales as police prepare to close open joints after a two day grace period. Reported beer loads and busy joints underscore the crackdown.
A wrestling match between Foxy Miller and Mid Partner was postponed to Sunday night due to a minstrel counter attraction at Florida Blos ome min. The two wrestlers likely delivered a strong display of scientific wrestling at Electric Park last night. Admission money was refunded to attendees.
The Associated Press reports from Los Angeles that on July 20 Judge Gavin D. Burgess age 73 of the Missouri Supreme Court wed Mine Mary Burger age 47 in California. The ceremony was announced here today.
An Italian military airship with six crew members plummeted six hundred feet and landed in Lake Bracciano after a gas escape. The crew was rescued while the craft was badly damaged. a land crash would have likely cost lives.
Sanders Wright department store launches remodeling of the former Woodall grocery space in the Thomason building. An archway will connect the Indys ready to wear area to the new addition and an office will be created with carrier baskets feeding the main stockroom. The expansion promises the largest floor space in eastern Oklahoma with broader stock and more clerks.
Twenty five municipal sewer bonds valued at one thousand dollars each were lost or stolen after being tagged for shipment from Chandler to Guthrie. The theft was spotted when a bond surfaced on a Bristow street and traced to a Davenport bank cashier. Investigation shows the package was placed on railroad tracks with other parcels before the express messenger noted the loss.
The Indianapolis motor speedway cup three hundred mile race heads today’s program at the speed carnivallery. Prominent drivers from foreign and domestic makes compete in what is billed as the most valuable trophy of its kind. Ex Confederates hold a meeting this afternoon to choose a delegate for the state convention at Chickasha.
Topeka police pursued a buggy used by two men and a woman who abducted Marion Bleakley, the five year old linked to the St. Louis World’s Fair incubator case, from her mother’s Topeka home. Clarence Jelknap, who cared for the child, joined the pursuit after being knocked down. the abductors fled toward Rock Island western line.
Guthrie Oklahoma August 21 C. G. Jones known as Grist Mill Jones announces his bid for the Republican gubernatorial nomination for next year. Jones a longtime Oklahoma City leader 1889 mayor and Joint Statehood advocate has served in territorial and state legislatures and promoted railroad development. He may run independent of the party organization.
Mary Copeland Thaw, mother of Harry Thaw, says at Matteawan asylum he receives fewer comforts since his return. She cites denial of privileges enjoyed for sixteen months and notes the superintendent says Thaw has not appreciated past kindness.
Chicago August 21 Professor Thomas of the University of Chicago states that mixing negro blood with Americans is of no value while Indian blood is beneficial He cites several prominent figures including Benator Owen and Representatives Custer and Davenport as having Indian blood and being lawmakers An alarm was raised as a fire department dispatched to the south part of town but it proved to be a false alarm
Guthlo Oklahoma August 21 The ailing Secretary of State Bill Crowe names sponsor Bladys Bruce Torbett of Ada and honors Ada residents Hulu Cla Sime and Helen Jones for the United Confederate Veterans reunion to be held in Chickasha August 25 to 27.
Mikula Teale, famed rain maker, writes from Wichita to George C. Mathews that he has developed electrical appliances to control moisture precipitation from the atmosphere, claiming a final successful solution to artificial rain production. The letter arrives as Teale asserts progress in weather control methods.
Charley Hobart from Talia county was listed missing after a Thursday night count at the Oklahoma state penitentiary in McAlester. Reports note a prior four week earlier escape bid and a trench wall hole plan. guards and dogs scoured surrounding areas but Hobart had only minutes start before pursuit.
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