26 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1903
Page
1
A discussion argues for a new brick plant in Vinita noting strong demand for bricks in nearby towns, excellent railroad access, and potential to price competitively with mass production. Jody Mitchell plans a $30,000 plant at Edfork and hopes to spark a regional cementitious goods market.
The article argues education advances across Europe reduce illiteracy from the 19th century onward while crime trends vary. It notes Britain and France as leaders in literacy gains and discusses debated links between schooling and criminality, citing scholarly views on violence, fraud, and embezzlement patterns.
The leading base ball enthusiasts discuss organizing a league across Vinita Oklahoma City Shawnee Ardmore Muskogee and other towns. They aim to invite a major league college to aid legal organization under national regulations. Vinita plans to join and a thousand dollars has been raised for a winning team and park improvements.
Matthew Ailleen abandons his 12 year self imposed exile after a newspaper paragraph reveals a life changing event. He plans to travel to Kentucky leaving Mount Yeager region, with a mysterious woman who influenced him previously. He declines to clarify the reason for his shift.
Former townsperson recounts life before Tulsa’s growth when cattlemen faced Indian attacks. He recalls primitive streets, roaming wildlife, and a deadly ambush near Main and South Second. One victim, Elmer Judson of Toledo, died in battle. his body was later sent home for burial after relatives intervened.
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