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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1910
Page
1
Kansas republicans rally around Taft administration praising tariff protection and national progress. The piece notes Curtis backers emphasize unity and support for Taft as Kansas Republicans address tariff policy and economic aims while local figures like Roy Franklin and Bert Chandler take new posts and travels.
Delaware Oklahoma Aug 29 whites drive Black people from town after passage of a grandfather clause. Families forced to relocate as the community becomes void of Black residents.
Emperor Nicholas and Empress Alexandra of Russia arrived in Bydkupnen Prussia and proceeded to Friedberg to seek cure at mineral waters. German sentries patrolled the route and rails were inspected to prevent any outbreak as the imperial party traveled under tight guard.
Fairfax Oklahoma Aug 2 Ray Hose president of the Osage and Western railway a vauls buyer investor disappeared from his home last Monday and efforts to locate him have proved futile Bankruptcy proceedings have been filed against him at Pawhuska Hose is thought to be behind financially and rumors say he may have fled He was once cashier of the First National Bank of Fairfax but resigned nearly ten months ago Officials report Hose had no bank interest now He left Pawhuska for Kansas City and has not been heard from Mrs Hose declines to comment A seven year old son remains with his wife Also a man named O Neil was arrested for horse stealing in Tulsa county and will be taken there for trial Mike Kelley faces drunkenness charges and a jury trial is demanded The local lodge plans a special meeting to initiate new members
Kansan City Aug 24 Miners and operators discuss a settlement plan after abbreviated talks. A Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas conference aimed to draft terms for a contract and submit to votes, with progress in reopening negotiations and scaling back a city unit rule to allow individual majority voting.
Senator Gore expressed satisfaction with the inquiry results exposing graft tied to contracts in the McMurray venture. Testimony described bribes offered to Creager and Carter and influence attempts involving McGuire, Long, and other figures. Press reports from Buffalo to Cincinnati echoed alarm at corruption while praising Gore’s stand and urging accountability.
A garbled dispatch reports Vice President Shetawin arriving at Marshfield on August 29 morning. Few people were present at the depot to greet him. A closed briefing and curtained reception occurred, followed by an informal address in the court yard where the president spoke briefly to attendees.
A damaged report notes Goney or Caney will face Cy Baker in court. Several names and details are garbled, but the item suggests a pending legal appearance linked to a recent incident and injury. No clear dates or locations are readable.
Authorities reveal a six member ring floated a patent right scheme across Hetton Crate county. Farmers paid 300 to 2000 each for rights to territories with total takings exceeding 20000 in Craig county and possibly as high as 30000. Avery Johnaan remains jailed after a chase through Kangusine ends with his capture. others fled.
New York August 29 prices for August cotton contracts surged this morning. Opened at 16.05 cents per pound and within half an hour buyers offered 19 cents per pound or about 10 dollars a bale above the prior close. This marks the highest level since the Civil War.
Senator Gore testified that a man who approached him claimed high officials were interested in the McMurry contracts. He rejected the implication and urged public scrutiny, noting ongoing Washington issues and a demand for honesty amid alleged schemes involving three million dollars and a $25,000 bribe.
The Vinita Power Company plans a new 30 ton per day ice plant and a storage room for 1000 tons. Construction includes a 116 foot frontage building on East avenue, connected to the existing plant. New light machinery from Alice Chalmers of Chicago arrives December 10, at an estimated total cost near $80,000.
Guthrie Oklahoma August 2 1909 opinion by Attorney General West states county officers may draw increased salaries when population rises. Totia county judge asked if April census figures allow back pay and future higher pay under the fee and salary law. The AG rules that constitutional limits do not block increases due to population growth and Tulea county can collect the higher salary starting April 5, the census date.
Open season for several waterfowl including plover goose brant and crane is allowed until May 1 under a federal act but unlawful to hunt beyond daily bag limits and without a license. Officials warn of prosecutions for violations and note plover and sandpiper abundance due to dry weather with birds present at dawn near pools.
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