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Newspaper

The Vinita Daily Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1908

Page

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Farmers Union pushes sale of Choctaw Chickasaw lands

The Farmers Union of Coal County Oklahoma passed resolutions urging sale of surface lands from the segregated Choctaw and Chickasaw coal and asphalt belt. They seek tracts of at least 160 acres for actual settlers and ask Congressman Carter to present the memorial to Congress with copies to two senators.

Coalgate Okla Del Farmers Union of Coal County Congress Indian Territory Oklahoma Chas. D. Carter United States

Balkan trouble way not averted yet in Balkans

In Constantinople the council of ministers refused to accept any action violating treaties as Bulgaria declared independence of Turkey. Paris hopes for a Berlin treaty conference to defuse hostilities and for restraint on recognizing Bulgaria while Austria Hungary seizes Bosnia and Herzegovina. Also offered for sale is the McClellan lot at Wil son and Canadian corner with a half interest in the south wall of the Lender building included.

Associated Press Constantinople Council of the Ministers Bulgaria Turkey Paris Balkans France Great Britain Russia Bosnia and Herzegovina Austria-Hungary Porte McClellan Wilson and Canadian

Directors cite NL protest game as a tie

Cincinnati Oct 6 The three directing directors of the National League after noon ruled the protested New York Chicago game a tie and permitted a replay at a date agreed by the two clubs.

Associated Press Cincinnati National League New York Chicago

Farmers Institute committees named to boost Vinita event

The Commercial Club appointed ten committees to work with the farmers committee for the Farmers Institute in Vinita on October 21 and 22. Members will meet Thursday at 8 o'clock in the Commercial Club rooms to begin preparations.

Commercial Club Farmers’ Committee Farmers Institute Vinita S. E. Wallen F. M Smith Frank Burckhalter J. W. Orr A. L. Churchill Agricultural Committee L. W. Houk Geo. Kapp L. D. Dalquest Lee Webb Prof. Masterson A. F. King Lewis Rogers B. A. McFarland C. E. Lahman George E. Harris D. M. Marrs C. W. Day H. Harris J. TH. Butler EB. H. Ford T. C. Holland Civic Club

A. L. Ghorehill Delighted by Oklahoma State Fair Chickens

A. L. Ghorehill expressed elation over his Houdan rooster placing second at the Oklahoma state fair. The winning bird arrived straight from the pen without preparation. A third prize cockerel was raised in Vitita by Mr. Churchill.

A. L. Ghorehill Churchill

Bryan Speaks on Duties of Citizen in Iowa Campaign

William J. Bryan, Democratic candidate for president, drew a large crowd in Perry Iowa as he opened a three-city swing with a library-step speech. He attacked Republicans over campaign contributions and urged citizens to vote with their “lead pencil and God” for the freeman’s will. The talk touched on citizenship duties and labor plank in the Democratic platform. C C Roberts of the Fidelity Farm Loan Co. left for Tyro Kansas on business.

Associated Press Perry Iowa William J. Bryan Bryan Tarka Cedar Rapids Republican Party C. C. Roberts Fidelity Farm Loan Co Tyro, Kansas

Vinita Farmer Found Dead in Train Mishap Near Miles

The mangled body of S. L. Lane a Miles area farmer was found on the Katy track a mile north of Vinita by Sheriff Ridenhour and undertaker Lewis Rogers. Inquest began at 2 pm and questions remain whether foul play or accident caused the death. Lane was last seen in Vinita about 1 am yesterday and papers on the body identified him beyond doubt.

S. L. Lane Miles Ridenhour Lewis Rogers Katy H. A. Farthing Mr. Farthing Lane

Prairie Oil Company Wins in Creek County

Sapulpa Oklahoma October 6 The Creek county commissioners granted Prairie Oil and Gas Co permission across county highways John L Havice company representative predicts active improvements in the Glenn field though he cautions that reports about laying a pipeline to the gulf are speculation

Sapulpa Okla Creek County Prairie Oil and Gas Co John L. Havice Oil Company Glenn Field Prairie Company Gulf

Frisco passenger cars derail near coal chute

Baggage and mail cars on Frisco passenger train 409 westbound left the track near the coal chute in the city last night. The derailed cars blocked the main line briefly but did not stop regular trains, which resumed service after the cars were moved this morning.

Texas Mob Hangs Negro in City Park

An out of control mob abducted Ben Price from Gransloram jail and hanged him from a tree in the city park after accusing him of a crime against his daughter. Rev. G J Donnell returned from Guthrie where he attended the Presbyterian Synod.

Associated Press el Paso Tex Ben Price Gransloram G. J. Donnell Guthrie Presbyterian Synod

Workingmen Give Bryan an Ovation in Havelock sight

William J. Bryan was warmly welcomed in Havelock Nebraska as about 100 Lincoln Home Guards accompanied his arrival by trolley. He spoke at the city park to a crowd largely from railroad shops praising direct election of senators and criticizing Cannon Sherman and Taft.

Havelock Neb William J. Bryan Lincoln Lincoln Home Guards Bryan Cannon James $. Sherman Taft New York United States

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