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The Vinita Daily Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1908

Page

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Bryan magnet draws tumult at Lakes to Gulf session

The Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterways association second session drew a large crowd in Chicago as Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan caused a tumult on stage after being introduced by David R. Frances. Gifford Pinchot spoke in the afternoon on waterways and conservation. Taft left for Cincinnati after Bryan spoke.

Associated Press Chicago Illinois The Gulf Deep Waterways Association Taft Bryan David R. Frances St. Louis Gifford Pinthat National Conservation Commission Cincinnati Evanston Northwestern University

Comptroller Forms Districts for National Bank Examiners

Washington C October 8 Comptroller Murray announced immediate action to form eleven districts of national bank examiners with a district chairman in each city Boston New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Nashville Chicago Minneapolis Kansas City Fort Worth Denver and San Francisco Quarterly reports will be compiled from examiner reports covering the states in each district

Associated Press Washington, D. C Currency Murray National Bank Examiners Boston New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Nashville Chicago Minneapolis Kansas City Fort Worth Denver San Francisco

Passengers Hurt as Rock Island Train Derails Near Yukon

A Rock Island passenger train of seven coaches carrying fairgoers was derailed when a freight train struck it at Yukon seven miles west of Oklahoma City. A score of passengers suffered minor injuries and Miss Stella Lee of El Reno was seriously hurt as four coaches overturned.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Okla Rock Island Yukon Here Stella Lee el Reno

Chinese United States arbitration treaty signed

The proposed arbitration treaty between China and the United States was signed at the state department in Washington. Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang acted for China and Secretary Elihu Root for the United States.

Associated Press Washington, D.C China United States State Department Whu- Ting-Fang Elihu Root

Governor Hughes Tours Topeka and Wichita Stops

Governor Chas. E. Hughes of New York arrived in St. Joseph from Hastings Neb and spoke to a lone audience at the opera house. He planned to speak in Topeka and Wichita today.

Associated Press St. Joseph Chas. E. Hughes New York Hastings Neb Opera House Topeka Kana Wichita

Chicago Cubs Win National League Pennant

Chicago defeated New York 4 to 2 at the Polo Grounds to clinch the National League pennant as a massive crowd watched the decisive game between the Giants and Cubs.

New York Chicago Polo Grounds Giants Cubs

Crete Union Proclaimed Stirring Turkish Retaliation

Ott Oct 8 reports Turkey orders four warships from Smyrna to Samos after Crete joins Greece. Samos, a Turkish tribute island, could trigger reprisals. Austria-Hungary learns Servia plans guerrilla warfare in Bosnia and Herzegovina to flood the provinces with armed bandits. Frontier precautions are in place near Peterwardein tunnel.

Associated Press Constantinople Crete Greece Turkey Smyrnia Samos Vienna Austria-Hungary Servia Bosnia and Herzegovina Austria Peterwardein Hungary

Freight wreck detours Frisco train through Kansas routes

A wreck of a freight train near Miami forced the Frisco passenger service from Kansas City to be detoured at Columbus Kansas via Parsons and the M E T line. Part of the train derailed near Vinita causing several hours of delay as the Kansas City to Vinita leg continued later in the morning.

Miami Frisco Kansas City Columbus Kans Parsons Vinita

Mrs. Spencer Takes Cattle Inspector Duties

On account of her husband’s illness Mrs J J Spencer will travel as cattle inspector for him for the present. She says he is quite sick. Information was received this morning that southern cattle could now be shipped through here with one dipping in oil.

J.J. Spencer

Presidential Candidates Banquet Meeting Taft and Bryan

Chicago Oct 8 The two presidential hopefuls William J Bryan and William H Taft attended the Chicago Association of Commerce banquet amid tight crowding in the auditorium. Taft arrived after delivering speeches at the Deep Waterway Convention and a stop in Galesburg, while Bryan had been in Chicago all day. The event drew intense interest with both candidates speaking in a nonpartisan tone as they mingled and chatted during the reception and program.

Wm. J. Bryan Wm. H. Taft Chicago Association of Commerce Bill Chicago Til Willliam J. Bryan William H. Taft United States Bryan Taft Galesburg Mr. Bryan Patt President Hall Mr. Taft

Napoleon Downfall Sparked by Vanity and a Reserved Marriage

The article argues the Tilai treaty and Napoleon's ambitions failed after his vanity led him to seek to wed Alexander I's sister. Courtiers reported Tsar Alexander's private objection to "the Corsican parent," fueling Napoleon to launch a massive invasion that resulted in 159, troops left in the snow and marked the start of his decline.

Tilai Napoleon Memel Bonaparte Europe Prussia Rhine Italy Spain Alexander St. Petersburg Cear

Roofing work by Morgan Roofing Co to begin next week

Citizens seek roofing or repairs may visit the Patton Building next Monday or Tuesday to arrange service as the Morgan Roofing Co of Joplin sets a new roof on the site. See the foreman on the roof.

Patton Morgan Roofing Co Joplin

Notice to Property Holders on Cash Payments and Tax Warrants

Notice advises property owners to pay cash now to save a one percent discount before tax warrants are issued, warns no payment for ten years thereafter, and offers S10 payment on unsold lots in College Addition. Dr Oliver Bagby suffered facial burns and ruined clothing from a gas furnace explosion this morning.

E. J. Overley & Co Moving Picture Show Oliver Bagby

Civic club appoints committee for ladies exhibit at Farmers Institute

The civic club selects a committee led by Mrs T A Chandler to arrange the ladies exhibit at the Farmers Institute in October 2021. The panel also includes Mrs 5 J Burns and Mrs Geo Kapp.

Commercial Club Farmers Institute The Civic Club T. A. Chandler 5. J. Burns Geo Kapp

Paris Creates Double Locking Tamper Proof Envelope

A Parisian invention uses two thin envelopes with nested flaps. The blue inner holds the letter while the outer is sealed to lock the inner, making tampering evident and difficult.

Paris

Prairie Fire Destroys Hay Stacks Along Frisco Right of Way

A prairie fire started east of town along the Frisco right of way swept a mile south in brisk wind. Several hay stacks were burned with the Patton place suffering the heaviest loss. no homes damaged. Fire continued burning at press time with damage estimates unavailable.

Frisco Patton Place George Seigel

Quail Season Nears as Open Time Approaches in Oklahoma

One week remains until the quail open season in Oklahoma. Sportsmen anticipate dog work and gun sports as the quail crop is said to be larger than ever. Ducks may arrive later, while coveys already spotted face next Thursday’s hunt.

Oklahoma

Couple Wed at Gem Restaurant Parlor in Vinita

Stella Lester and Albert Tig were married yesterday afternoon by Justice Ed Foster at the Gem Restaurant parlor. After a short visit to Joplin, they plan to return to Vinita to begin married life.

Mises Stella Lester Albert Tignor Gem Justice Ed. E. Foster Joplin Vinita

Democratic Rally Draws Nationwide Oklahoma Support

Guthrie and nearly every Oklahoma county pledge Democratic club representation at a rally in Oklahoma City on October 6. Delegations from far western counties plan to attend with Tate Brody in Tulsa County coordinating travel. Governor Haskell will be in Oklahoma City Thursday night and address the crowd at Convention Hall after a torchlight procession by the Bryan and Kern Club.

Guthrie Okla Cpt Oklahoma Oklahoma City Roosevelt William R. Hearst Tulsa County Tate Brody Haskell Convention Hall Bryan and Kern Club

La Follette Plans Weekly Publication In Madison

U S senator Robert M La Follette announced in Madison that he will start a weekly paper, likely unnamed, modeled on The Commoner. He will publish government by the people coverage, official records, and news including congressional proceedings. He will oversee the education and women’s departments.

Associated Press Madison Wis Robert M. la Follette United States Congress la Follette Womans

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