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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
4
Giuseppe Strao a 25 year old workman sentenced to four months for burglary was released with a promise to marry his sweetheart. When she wed another man, he vowed to kill her, and the jailer who freed him was later arrested after Strao returned to prison having stabbed the girl to death and awaiting punishment.
A church worker, popular with young men, notes higher collections after usher duties begin. He jokes that men donate more when a pretty girl sits nearby, dismissing matrimony rumors while stressing he watches the collections.
A Philadelphia Bulletin note describes pigeons in Peking and Canton bearing reeds or enhancements to produce music and deter predators. It compares Chinese pigeon practices with German army pigeons equipped with reed protections, noting odd wailing sounds in flight and the birds’ protective roles.
A Servian inventor Merchephan de vised a tewt in a knapsack a boat of linen with rubber coating and folding oars. The corked raft seats one person and can be scaled for troop conveyance across rivers. Naval experts tested it on the Seine and report high armament potential.
An elderly patient constantly seeks medical cures for imagined ailments. The family physician, weary from similar complaints, finally declares in a grave tone that she must be a rooster, ending the case with dry humor.
A reflective piece by Rey J. W. Leo DD argues work should uplift humanity and dignify all trades. It champions shoemakers and blacksmiths learning life lessons through craft, finding anchors of truth amid life's storms.
A pair of shades converse about a recent outing to the speaker’s old home. The traveler recalls reading his tombstone and mentions a nameless figure named Dlomage who died in an unconscious excursion.
In a Youth's Companion piece, a discussion about books reveals a worker's enthusiasm for Little Women and Meg and Jo. The narrator notes readers recognize real people in fiction, while colleagues debate storytelling versus everyday happenings and farm folk perspectives.
The piece discusses Wordsworth's modest literary gifts, noting his struggle with eye inflammation and reliance on dictation. It contrasts his lack of poetic flourish with his steadfast ability to write truth, unlike other writers. The writeup compares him to Walpole Lamb Cowper and Horace Walpole.
Report outlines three policemen accused of seizing a jewel from Mohammedan, pledging it for a loan from a merchant, then bribing the merchant to avoid court action. A fourth officer aided the search bribe, with about 40 rupees looted among the merchants amid internal splits over charges.
A veneer of colonial discourse cites Sir William Marcourt on social grouping and the belief in Swadesh. The text argues Angloindians oppose extremist Swadesh advocates while blocking Indigenous industry growth, warning reliance on such ideologies harms future prosperity.
A fragmented passage critiques writers for misdescribing a girl's raven hair and fashion details. It also includes stray quotes about hats feathers and a ship navigator, plus a remark about a nervous girl in a canoe, all presented as overheard or editorial quips.
A passage reflecting on artistic authenticity and personal action. It argues that genuine deeds reveal themselves and that conformity offers no justification, urging independent thought and self-justification rather than herd behavior.
The excerpt notes village travel customs where a welcoming chief exchanges greetings via interpreter is poor for understanding. Gifts are exchanged, typically fruit like bananas and pawpaw, and etiquette requires a return present. Occasionally a chief offers a wife, which the traveler may decline with thanks.
The passage notes how Waxhaw transformed from wilderness to a thriving town and marks the spot where Andrew Jackson was born with a bronze tablet near the railroad station. Henry N. McWhorter, a resident nearby, greets visitors with warmth to honor the memory of Old Hickory.
The Irish League of Great Britain presented T. P. O'Connor with an oils portrait in Leeds to mark his 25 year uninterrupted presidency. John E. Redmond praised Mr. O'Connor as a steadfast and courageous guide for the Irish people in Britain, with John Dillon also speaking.
A wry exchange between a cynic and a financier centers on legacy. The cynic says wealth fades from memory after death, while the financier insists his sizable estate will keep lawyers busy long after his passing.
The ordinance directs payment from funds to settle claims against Vinita city, naming the individuals and amounts, authorizing Dane to draw warrants on the City Treasurer for the total.
Ordinance No 421 published Oct 2 1908 levies a $16 sidewalk cost tax on Lot 40 feet 4 in Block 112 Vinita Oklahoma. City Clerk directed to draw a tax warrant to W A Armstrong and publish notice for six days. If unpaid, warrant and costs added to 1909 Craig County tax roll. Signed by J O Starr President and S F Parks Mayor.
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