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The Vinita Daily Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1908

Page

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Great Concourse of Democrats to be seated at Indianapolis Coliseum

Indianapolis Aug 24 12000 people expected at the Coliseum for the great concourse of Democrats to seat John W Kern as the vice presidential nominee The notification meeting will be led by Theodore H Bell and Charles Bryan with National Committee members arriving from Chicago A band reception luncheon and arrival of twenty four autos precede the exercises at 130 Thomas Taggart will open then Mack will take the gavel Kern will respond in a 30 minute speech and Thomas R Marshal will address the crowd Willagy J Bleyerth also present

Indianapolis Ind John W. Kern State Fair Town Democratic Congressional Committee Theodore H. Bell Charles Bryan National Committee Chicago State Fair Grounds Thomas Taggart Mack Theodore Bell California Kern Thomas R. Marshal Williagy J Bleyerth

Acquittal in Brother Killing and Manslaughter Verdicts Same Day

Mangum Oklahoma reports two trials in one day. David Downs is acquitted of killing his brother Owen Downs in self defense. J J Bealk is found guilty of manslaughter in the murder of his father in law J W Pickett. Both victims buried in the same cemetery within 24 hours.

Mangum Okla David Downs Owen Downs J.J. Bealk J. W. Pickett

Doctor Seeks 10 Force State Agent

Guthrie Ok Aug 24 A petition for an alternative writ of mandamus was filed in the supreme court Saturday by Dr M W Logan of Ada to compel R A Haines local dispensary agent to fill prescriptions for intoxicants Haines under general instructions from Scave Agent Lesier has refused steadily to honor any of Dr Ledens prescriptions

Guthrie Supreme Court de. M. W. Logan Ada R. A. Haines Haines Lesier Dr.Ledens

Frisco Looks to Feed Evening Train Passengers

Frisco management plans to arrange meals for passengers on evening trains locally rather than at Afton. A Commercial Club committee will confer with Auditorian Company on establishing a first class eating house in the Auditorium building basement.

Frisco Afton Commercial Club Auditorian Company First Clase Eating House

Thought He Had Infernal Machine In Oklahoma Bank

Murray G. Hankel cashier of Guarantee State Bank Muskogee and son of Governor Haskell received a freak deposit from Missouri. A farmer hid $600 in a baking powder can wrapped in cloth and barb wire, placed inside another can, sent to the bank, and Hankel feared an infernal device before discovering the money stayed dry after soaking.

Muskgee Okla Murray G. Hankel Guarantee State Bank of

800 Barrels Of Beer Turned Into Gutters

Oklahoma City August 24 eight hundred barrels seized at the Moss brewery with approx seven thousand dollars in value. A revenue collector from Leavenworth Kansas is expected today with orders to destroy the beverage. Miscellaneous local notes and short items follow including visits, travel, and court business. The Bohemian short fiction excerpt concludes the page.

Oklahoma City Moss Brewery Levenworth Kans Bramble Vanve McSpadden Tulsa Chas. Pfannkuche Birdie Alcorn Miami Jessie Dawson Afton H.C. Marshal Phillip Miller Wasson J.B. McManus Nowata W. P. Gatewood Chateau Charley Prather Welch Mr. Clark Enid C. Cassel E. J. Overley Joplin Eunice Powell Siloam Spring Ark Adair Andy Campbell Neat Bluejacket

Have you the Factory Look

Fragments urge readers to consider tailor made suits over factory produced clothing. It promotes Royal Tailors of Chicago and New York offering suits customized to individual measurements, claiming better fit and style than off the rack.

Royal Tailors of Chicago New York

District court rush as Harlan murder case halts trial

This morning in district court the Harlan murder case was halted when defense attorney W H Kornegay moved for dismissal citing two terms with no trial. Prosecutors Rider and Brady were given until tomorrow to answer. Other actions included continued Winchester Scott case to next term, several guilty pleas, and scheduling for Merritt rape, Mrs Fleets Klinefelter, and Chas Gibson for Thursday.

District Court Facous Harlan Ond W. H. Kornegay Wial O. L. Rider E. H.brady Witnesapé Harlan Lou Hunt Winchester Scott Bud Willigins Tase Williams Mary Schaeffer Glenn Jarrett Milton Flowers Blackwell Gus Roberts Ed Davis Katy Mary James Merritt Fleets Klinefelter Chas. Gibson Tain

Twelve Chosen For Convention In Cenig County

The Democratic Central Committee met at the Courthouse Saturday and set the campaign plan. George M. Martin of Vinita was chosen Congressional Committeeman. Delegates named to the Tulsa state convention include J. E. Coats Bluejacket CC Jenkins Bluejacket Bliss Harlan Welch A M Voyles Vinita RE D C P Jones Big Cabin S G Mills White Oak G L White Centralia Theodore Metzen Edna Kas F S E Amos Vinita D M Marrs Vinita C H Goodveo Vinita V Carselowery Vinita.

Democratic Central Committee Cenig County George M. Martin Winita Fee Tulsa J. E. Coats Bluejacket CC. Jenkins Bliis Harlan Welch A. M. Voyles Vinita White Oak G. L.white Centralia Theodore Metzen Edna F.S. E. Amos D. M. Marrs C.H. Good- Veo

African Natives Drum Signaling Across Africa

Wide World Magazine describes a native African drum signaling system that spreads news rapidly from village to village. Drumming occurs at night when sound travels farther, as the low murmur rolls softly between distant villages up to two miles apart.

Africa Wide World Magazine

Railroads Object to New Reciprocal Demurrage Ruling

Guthrie Oklahoma August 24 Representatives of Oklahoma railroads protested before the corporation commission against features of a reciprocal demurrage order. They oppose extending unloading time for distant farmers and delaying disposition for over 60 000 pounds cars. Expert Bee urged 48 hours for bud purposes. Charles York returned from Siloam Springs Ark Gaither Chandler reports best corn crop on Duck Creek farm in years.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma Corporation Commission Charles York Siloam Springs Ark Gaither Chandler Duck Creek

Judge Brown and Officer Webb Break Up Hotel Melee

In a Cobb hotel disturbance last night Officer Webb and District Judge Brown intervened as Dre Warner chased Hollingsworth with a knife. Warner and Hollingsworth faced fines of 12 and 10 dollars respectively in police court this morning.

Lee Webb Brown Cobb Hotel Q.hollingsworth W. N. Warner Webb Dre Warner Hollingsworth

Why Cowboys Wear Long Hair

A cowboy defends long hair as health protection from sun and weather. He cites staying warm, shielding the face in winter storms, and sleeping rough outdoors, comparing himself to Buffalo Bill and others. The narration satirically notes spelling errors and informal speech.

Buffalo Bill Kim Cara

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Bryan Defenge Harlan Cage Haskell Mabel Ganter Shawnee Irving Martin Jeff Collins Wm Fowler Fred Daughtery Ea Chamberlin Tariff Claremore Brookshire Keifer Marlon’ Brookshire Foyil Reuben Milford - Berger Shoe Company Democratic County Central Committee Martin Doctor Judge Brown Officer Webb Barrett Ela Vinita’s Big Department Store
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