29 May 1907
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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1907
Page
1
Oklahoma Governor Frantz returned to his home after ten days in Washington addressing the constitutional convention issues. He urged a simple constitution and noted the need for a new election ordinance before any action.
Guthrie Oklahoma May 20 a political clash linked to Mayor Barnes and Police Judge Boles spurs a police court record entry naming Leslie G Niblack and John Taylor with Merrick an Niblack employee. Niblack accuses Barnes and Boles while the new police force faces alleged incompetence another item notes Garfield’s Interior appointment plan for Indian Territory with George A Ward tipped for commissioner following Bixbys retirement July 1 at a $5000 annual pay.
Calvin Simons of Centerville Kansas died suddenly about 8 o clock last night at his son J H Simons Raymond farm home west of Vinita. The remains were taken to Centerville today. Decoration day plans in Vinita promise a grand event with the Vinita band in the procession and Verd Gaston Orchestra assisting a large mass chorus at the opera house. Arthur Croninger returned last night from Muskogee.
Mrs. J. W. Orr hosted an afternoon tea for friends in honor of Miss Louise Hall. Guests received secret invitations monogrammed J H and were driven to the Orr residence at three. The decor featured ferns and carnations as prizes were awarded for drawings using right and left hand cards.
A newspaper note describes a new slot machine on Union Avenue offering a life insurance policy worth 3000 dollars. The device resembles an ordinary vending weighing setup and is introduced as a modern innovation in local gaming and insurance promotion.
An ad describes a New York accident policy paid to beneficiaries if killed in a railroad or street car accident within 24 hours. A clock attachment records deposit time and requires proof of death within ten days to receive funds. Coverage limits mention a quarter worth or 80,000 per policy.
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