18 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1907
Page
1
In Muskogee a so called after midnight police court was held where women in the underworld were fined and confined, a move described as a sham sale of justice. The report notes hundreds of dollars taken, with two women reportedly tried after midnight, sparking public outrage.
Miss Bessie Hill a teacher at Albion is pulled by Mrs Bod Myers after Myers visited the school to confront her over spit on the floor. Myers and husband acted on a threat to “clean the teacher” if she did not stop. Anew residence, improvements, and farm land ads followed with prices and local notices about football and a carpet sweeper ad.
In the senate and House assignments announced by Murray, Hobdy is named for labor arbitration and constitutional amendments among other tasks. His work includes a proposed uniform text for public school textbooks, a bill that could save Ishoma thousands annually, reflecting Speaker Murray’s confidence in his leadership and capacity.
Washington December 16 Senators Owen and Gore were sworn in at 12 15 pm with Vice President in the senate chamber. Culbertson and Oney assisted as Gore and Owen received congratulations from colleagues on both sides. Committees will be announced tomorrow with Gore serving on Canadian Relations Civil Service Retrenchment Immigration and other panels. Owen on Irrigation Pensions Public Lands and related posts.
Bryan wires acceptance to the Oklahoma legislature for a speech next Saturday. Oklahoma Democracy will host a Nebraskan 8 dollar plate banquet in Guthrie on the same event day.
Mrs. Alice Talbot of Tulsa reports Doan's Kidney Pills cured a severe kidney complaint and back ache after many remedies failed. The ad claims kidney health ensures overall vigor and invites readers to visit local stores for Doan's. Western agents promote the product with standard price and store names.
Clyde Kilgore’s White Oak shop was robbed of cash from the drawer with about 00 missing. The drawer was found abandoned in the prairie. Deputy George Couch with bloodhounds left early morning to pursue the culprit, promising to catch the thief before print.
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