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The Vinita Daily Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1908

Page

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Gore Delivers Stirring Vinita Rally Address

Senator Thomas Pryor Gore of Lawton arrived in Vinita on the Frisco at 6 48 PM to a rousing crowd. He spoke from the track while trains were switching, praising Oklahoma and attacking the Republican record for unreached promises. Gore urged campaign finance transparency, critiqued the president’s stance on Harriman contributions, and noted Bryan’s pledge preceding the Denver convention. The speech touched on financial panics and national stringencies. Continued on page 4.

Thomas Pryor Gore Lawton Vinita Oklahoma Southwest Oma United States West Wm. J. Bryan Gore United States Senate Republican Party Democratic Party Harriman Bryan Denver

Bryan and Taft Meet at Chicago

National attention focused on the opening of the Lake to the Gulf Deepwater Ways convention in Chicago as presidential nominees William Jennings Bryan and William Howard Taft arrived separately. Bryan greeted by Waterways officials and DNC. Taft greeted then spoke at the convention hall before heading to Galesburg for a speech and returning to join a banquet hosted by the Chicago Association of Commerce.

Associated Press Chicago Wm. J. Bryan Chicago & Northwestern Waterways Convention Democratic National Committee Taft Galesburg Ill Bryan Chicago Association of Commserve

Senator Owens Campaign Itinerary In Oklahoma District

Senator Robert L. Owens spends the week in the second congressional district campaigning for Congressman E. L. Fulton. The schedule lists appearances in Ingersoll Watonga Yukon Oklahoma City Verten Anadarko and Reno from Oct 7 to Oct 10 with multiple daytime and evening events.

Robert L. Owens E. L. Fulton Ingersoll Watonga Yukon Oklahoma City Verten Anadarko E! Reno

Vinita Economical Premiums For Farmers Institute Held In Craig County

Vinita to host The Farmers Institute October 20 and 21 with a liberal premium list including about 500 in premiums across stock, crops, and crafts. State experts will explain best practices in corn, wheat, oats, alfalfa, cattle, poultry, and more. Sessions feature question boxes and a state veterinarian to discuss stock diseases and treatment. Local residents urged to welcome visitors and join in two days of educational exhibits and contests.

Vinita Farmers’ Institute Craig County Oklahoma

Kinnison Items Highlight Local Visits and Fair Attendance

Dated Oct 5 Mrs Dr Walker of Vinita visits relatives this week. Kinnison folk attend the Chetopa street fair last Friday and Saturday. J J Senith loses a horse Monday. Wm McNelis of Mt Vernon Mo visits son J L McNeils and daughter Mrs J H McGhee. Mr and Mrs Wm Moore visit with son J R Moore and family. JR Garland of Parsons visits this week. Squire McNeils marries a couple last week, his first since taking office.

Dr. Walker Vinita Kinnison Chetopa J.J. Senith Wm McNelis Mt. Vernon J. L. McNeils J. H. McGhee Wm. Moore J. R. Moore

War clouds over Southeastern Europe as Austria-Hungary annexes

Across Sarajevo Belgrade and Athens reports describe Austria-Hungary’s annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with troops confined to barracks awaiting possible unrest. Crete moves toward union with Greece as Bulgar independence and regional upheaval intensify tensions in the Balkans.

Crete Greece Austria-Hungary Associated Press Sarajevo Bosnia Bosnia and Herzegovina Canes Europe Bulgaria Belgrade Servia Berlin

Roosevelt declines to stump for Taft in 1908 race

President Roosevelt told Senator Hemenway he did not see the need to campaign for Taft. He said he had received numerous requests to go on the stump but decided not to accept them.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Roosevelt Hemenway Taft

Lot on Paved Street For Sale In City Corner

The McClellan lot on the corner of Wilgon and Canadian is offered for sale. This lot measures 7712 by 150 feet and is described as one of the best locations in the city. A one half interest in the south wall of the each building goes with the lot.

McClellan Wilgon and

Home Missionary Meeting Planned Rummage Sale November

The Home Mission Society of the Methodist church met with Mrs. Lee Barrett in a well attended session full of interest. Members decided to hold a rummage sale during the first week of November and an election day dinner will be served downtown. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Frank Billingalea's home.

Home Mission Society of the Methodist Church Lee Barrett Frank Billingalea

Notice to Property Holders on Tax Warrants Payment

Notice to property holders that paying after tax warrants are issued cannot be paid for ten years. One percent discount offered to those who pay now. FE. J. Owewley & Co, 2536 Miss Kate Perry, visiting Mrs. L. P. Smartt, returns home to Sallisaw.

FE. J. Owewley & Co Kate Perry

National Chairman Wack Collapses in Chicago

Norman E. Mack chairman of the Democratic national committee collapsed from fatigue and a cold in Chicago. He was treated by Dr Hammond and a nurse and expected to resume duties in a few days.

Associated Press Chicago Norman E. Mack Democratic National Committee Mack Democratic Committee Hammond Auditorium Hotel New York

Trans Missippi congress speakers discuss transport and resources

San Francisco October 7. At the Trans Mississsippi Commercial congress J D Stubbs director of Harriman lines spoke on Transportation. Fred W Fleming on Wasteful use of natural resources and Pardee on Conservation. Tonight speakers include J Blanchard US reclamation service W F Baker Council Bluffs and Thos M Walsh Denver millionaire.

Associated Press San Francisco Saif J. D. Stubbs Trafic E. H. Harriman Cal Fred W. Fleming Kasnas City Utah Pardee California J. Blanchard United States Reclamation Service W. F. Baker Council Bluffin Thos. M. Walsh Denver

City Council Sessions Approve Street Extensions and Utilities

The city council met in regular session with most members present. The finance committee report passed appropriations while an ordinance to extend the electric light system was approved. The board of equalization set assessments for the paving district and a contract was given for second street extension to the cemetery at 75 dollars. A sanitary sewer contract went to L D Dalquest as the sole bid. Farmers Institute Stock Show dates were approved and Slater McClure hired to number houses and post street names, due in sixty days.

Taylor Wade J. C. Gray Ben Funk Second Street L. D. Dalquest Fowest Farmers Institute Slater McClure

Governor Hughes on Bryan's Industrial Policy

Lincoln, Neb. Gov Hughes of New York arrives to discuss Bryan's industrial and labor policies. He is greeted by a large crowd and escorted to the opera house amid enthusiasm. Hughes plans fourteen engagements in Nebraska today.

Associated Press Lincoln Bryan Hughes New York Nebraska

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