14 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1903
Page
1
Reprinted reminiscence features Charles Curtis recalling past encounters with politicians like Champ Clark and Kansas representative Charles Cariis. The anecdote shows Curtis recognizing faces and recalling greetings, while a tangential ad touts Electric Bitters as a stomach and digestive remedy.
In a murky report a man named John Croby is charged with burglary at Fairland. Evans, alias, allegedly injured during custodial transfer while resisting seizure. A Buffalo coal operator Thornes praises Ley Kidney Cure, claiming relief after years of kidney and bladder pain.
A report notes Representative Curtis of Kenear introduced in Congress a bill to create an Indian Territory delegate with election by male citizens 21 and older. The chief justice would oversee the election, issues a certificate, and $5,000 is allotted for expenses. passage could affect Oklahoma relations and territory status.
Old travel rates list points east of the Mississippi and west toward Colorado and Mexico. Rate options include one regular fare plus two dollars for round trips. The note mentions special rates and reduced prices on hats, with terms tied to various rail lines and intermediate cities.
News brief notes J Warren Reed appears on Wagoner court docket twice on perjury charges. Old times referenced with F M Crowell dehorning five year old steers in a yard. Stock market chatter and other scattered items include a missing Needs more merchant Jose Hall and unsettled credit matters involving post office accounts.
A Railway World report attributes to Siakon Thompson the view that about two stockholders exist for every mile of railway as total stockholders nationwide reach around 400000 to 800000 when considering bonds and institutional holdings. It cites Illinois and other states showing growing private and corporate ownership, with passenger stockholders rising from 7198 to 8647 in the Illinois Central during a recent year.
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