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The Vinita Daily Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1908

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Gage Hearing Opens Over Oklahoma Railroad Charter

Guthrie Oklahoma August 31 The hearing requests a restraining order against enforcement of a proceeding to revoke the license of the St Louis and San Francisco railway to do business in Oklahoma The case challenges the McCalla act provisions on forfeiture of corporate rights for declaring foreign domicile The United States District court will hear arguments today as both railroad and state seek to test the law in question and its potential impact on the Goode damage suit transfer from Comanche county to the circuit court

Guthrie Okla Lee Myers St. Louis and San Francisco Oklahoma United States District Court District Court of Comanche County Circuit Court

Courageous Deed In Defense Of A Dog At Boston Station

A bystander witnessed a brave act at a Boston rail depot where a man saved his Irish setter from an oncoming train. He risked his life to grab the dog from the tracks as the engine approached, narrowly escaping injury as others fled. The incident highlights devoted pet ownership amid dangerous moments.

Tom North Gentry Bros Daily Chieftain Boston

Eyed Turkey Chase Ends in Court Drama on Barnyard

A chaotic barnyard chase ends with Peleg pursuing a stubborn turkey through fields and a coop, colliding with Squire Jenkins and Jay Jenkins. The incident disturbs locals, disrupts groceries, and leads to a defiant statement from the turkey’s owner while Mary Ann extols the drama.

Oeven Sentenced To Penitentiary In Early Term Work

The district court postponed the sentence of T. C. Merritt on a charge of attempted criminal assault until Wednesday. Court business focused on the divorce case of Mrs. Mary Stout and J. W. Stout. Seven men were sentenced to penitentiaries during the term, and civil matters are expected to occupy the remainder of the session.

T. C. Merritt Mary Stout J. W. Stout

Warm Contests Foreseen at Oklahoma Democratic Convention

Guthrie Aug 81 The democrats of Oklahoma will assemble tomorrow morning at Tulsa to adopt a state platform and ratify primary nominations. Contests center on school land sales dispensary policy and the New Jerusalem plan. Key figures Roy Stafford George Whitehorse oppose school land sales. Delegations may be irregular due to primary rules. Temporary officers named W L Eagleton Fred Hardy and J A Tuotean.

Tulsa Guthrie Ok Oklahoma County Democratic Party Roy Stafford Oklahome City George Whitehorse Saynewho Lagher W. L. Eagletown Pawnee Fred Hardy Alva J. A. Tuotean Third Tee Braity Tenet Fulsa Jim Deven Port Trlea Chebmermn

The Curious Child and the Clock as a Moral Lesson

A passage extols a boy’s curiosity about mechanisms and music machines as healthy drive. It argues gentle guidance over harsh punishment, citing a mother who once cane d her child, suggesting discipline can misdirect curiosity but proper nurturing fuels inventive progress.

Johnny

Dust a Beginner, Robbie Doctor Practice

In Philadelphia Press dialogue Elsie jokes that Uncle George looks young to be a doctor and Robbie says he is not grown yet, only tending to children to gain practice. The exchange paints a humorous view of a trainee physician gaining early clinical experience.

Robbie George Elsie Philadelphia Press

By-Product of a Proverb Roused a Child’s Alarm

A humorous archaic excerpt tells of a small boy whose parents live by a proverb about sparing the rod and spoiling the child. He rushes to warn grandpa that their switch tree tees six death on it, illustrating a rural or family anecdote with playful language.

Harper

Public Parks Coverage in German Cities

Three German cities Frachkfort Helleck and Colent have public parks covering about half their area. Berith, by contrast, has less than six percent of its area taken up by parks.

Frachkfort Helleck Colent Berith

Only Two Kinds in the World Speak to Power

A fragmented line suggests a dichotomy among people in a changing world. The text hints at those who resist efforts to control or influence others and those who seek to affect or nurture them. The wording implies social or political tension without specific events.

Haskell to Hit Swing Through Key States on Tour

Governor Haskell plans a speaking tour through doubtful states starting next month, with a one week stop in Ohio and appearances in Kansas Nebraska and Iowa. Senator Gore also expected to speak in these states. Richard A Billups and Reuben M Roddie drafted by national committee to bolster the drive. George Miller McDaniel and Beasie Lee Wyatt wed at Cobb hotel parkade Muskogee officiated by Rev Jas Ing.

Guthrie Okio Aug. S Haskell Ohio Richard A. Billups Billups Reuben M. Roddie National Campaign Committee Kansas Nebraska Iowa Gore George Miller McDaniel Beasie Lee Wyatt Cobb Hotel Parkoe Muskogee Mra. McDaniel Mr. 1 Hitchcock Our City

Vinita outing ends with creek rescue at Brackett's place

A group from Vinita including Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Bonfoey and Mrs. J. HM Butler plus Tom Byrd enjoyed a day at Brackett's. The party released their horses into a creek, became stuck, and had to be pulled out with ropes.

Brackett’s Place P. W. Bonfoey

Break in Cattle Market Shocks Chicago and St Louis Trade

A cattle market report notes a break in prices with 26,000 head in Chicago and 1,000 in St Louis. The market suddenly dropped to fifteen cents, signaling a sharp downturn in cattle trades today.

Chicago St Louis

Horse saddled stripped near Katy depot

An unknown rider last week rode a horse to the east side of the Katy track near the depot, removed the saddle and bridle, and rode off. The horse, saddle, and bridle were later found by Som Ridenbour and are in the pound. Seymour and family plan to move tomorrow to Salem, Oregon, where they will make their home.

Katy Seymour Ones Tommorrow Salem Oregon

Vinita Fisherman Tells of Luck on Flint Creek Trip

Theo Perry and John Mar returned from a two week camping trip on Flint Creek reporting a great catch. They camped a mile above the mouth of Flint Creek in the Ozark foothills. First week yielded eighty six bass and trout from a half to three pounds each. Illinois River rose last Monday, spoiling fishing. They killed thirty gray squirrels and cached plenty of fish and game. Homer Trott and Walter Torbert opted to stay longer despite nearing frost.

Theo. Perry John Mar Flint Creek Ozark Illinois Homer Trott Walter Torbert Old Boreast

Young people visit Spavvnew with chaperones Mr and Mrs Bordenkircher

A group of youths chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Bordenkircher traveled to Spavvnew for a pleasant outing. Miss Edna Stutsman Henryetta Patten Flora Roberts Elizabeth Scott Miriam McGuffin and Messrs Pendell Joe Chambers Harry Darrough Joe Hunt and Bob Hill stayed at a small hotel. They spent the day sightseeing the scenery and taking Kodak views.

Bordenkircher Spavvnew Edna Stutsman Henryetta Patten Flora Roberts Elizabeth Scott Miriam McGuffin Messrs Pendell Joe Chambers Harry Darrough Joe Hunt Bob Hill Little Hotel

Leg Breaks in Wreck Near White Oak Saturday

Charles Taylor, riding home to White Oak Saturday evening, was thrown from a wagon and suffered a broken leg above the knee. Doctors H. Miller of White Oak and Louis Bagby of the city attended. the patient is resting well and likely to recover.

Chas. Taylor White Oak EH. Miller Louis Bagby

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