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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
1
Vinita high school stunned former state champion Tulsa as Banty Smith sprinted for the lone touchdown after a Tulsa fumble. Wright’s long punts and sharp kicking boosted Vinita’s defense as Tulsa failed to score and dominated field position most of the game.
In Guatrie Ohdo October 10 the government orders four new towns on segregated coal lands Buck Bache Bokoshe and Blanco already growing from squatters coal mines. The move recognizes them as authorized towns and may allow residents to secure titles.
Associated Press dispatch from Monroe and Paris reports William J. Bryan asserting he knows Missouri’s election outcome and that the electoral ticket will win by a larger majority than in prior campaigns. He urges active support for Democrat William Cowherd for governor and accuses the Justice Department of neglecting a case against American Steel and Wire.
Vinita Oklahoma October 9 1908 the Craig county board of county commissioners voted to move the sheriff's office to the jail and have one guard. A second motion to dispense with the guards at the jail was carried by the board. County Clerk LR Flix certifies the resolutions were passed on the named date.
E H Ford offers premiums at the Farmers Institute: one box of Chief Buffington Cigars and one box of Vinita Cigars to the top two farmers, awarded to the most productive men on a wagon between nine and seven on Tuesday October 20. Register with the Commercial Club secretary.
In a last minute push Tulsa nearly tied the game but a brace by the visitors kept them from scoring. Tulsa players Bastimore and Fountain stood out, while Vinita’s Smith Wright Franklin and Billingston led their team despite Tulsa’s speed matching them. The Vinita squad fought hard, though Tulsa’s defense prevailed at the end.
Belgrade October 10 official circles foresee unavoidable war as M Pasis minister of war warns hostilities may be inevitable. Hospitals trains are being prepared at Vienna and Budapest and Vienna Temps correspondent notes Austrian army corps moving toward Serbia.
The Presbyterian church event drew a big audience last night. The Winner children trio impressed with harmony and a request for more, Morris Thompson delivered a favored recitation, and the program overall earned high praise for trainer Mrs. J. H. Wimer.
On the Long Island Motor Parkway Oct 10 thirty four powered cars started a varied set of races from 100 to 250 miles. Lytle Gar took the 250 mile event in 3 hours 19 minutes 10 seconds. Other winners included Easter-Buck in 100 miles, Burs Chalmers-Detroit in 200 miles, Hughes in 225 miles, and Sharp in 200 miles with times noted.
Special to the Daily Chieftain Adair Oklahoma October 10 A prairie fire fanned by a high north wind broke out about eleven o'clock yesterday morning five miles north and west of here, destroying about 200 tons of stacked hay for R. E Thompson cashier of the Bank of Adair and about 25 tons for Alf Beeraan. The fire also passed through part of Thompson's cornfield with little damage. It was only by heroic effort that 100 tons of hay on the Hawking and Fire ranch was saved. The fire burned over two sections of ground but no farm houses were reached.
A Splendid Production titled Land of Nod tours Vinita as a premier musical extravaganza. Billed as the New York production by Klaw & Erlanger, acclaimed for top stage shows, the show promises a rare treat for local theatergoers and a crowded house. Miss Bensie Brooks visits Parsin for Sunday.
Any roofing or repair work is to be done next Monday or Tuesday at the Patton Building. Morgan Roofing Co of Joplin will install a new roof there. See the foreman on site for details.
The jury in the Ruef bribery trial deliberated for hours and returned a guilty verdict against ER S Blake a contractor accused of attempting to bribe J M Kelley a prospective juror. The decision came in San Francisco on October 10 according to Associated Press reports.
The Commercial club meeting became lively as members voted to hold a debate next Friday evening on whether the city should spend twice as much next year on public improvements. Proponents Deunla Wilson and Seymour Riddle will argue for the affirmative. FS. E Amos and J. W. Ore will argue the negative. Subscriptions to the Farmers Institute were taken, boosting premiums and signaling a Strong fair ahead. Aired by members, the current club tally sits at 154 members. Also noted were cattle and mule descriptions and a missing mare pair with rewards for information, plus Mrs Spalding and daughters returning from Missouri trips.
Detroit fans gathered in Detroit Michigan on October 10 for the first World Series game between the Detroit Americans and Chicago Nationals. Early crowds formed at Bennett Park before gates opened, many with no breakfast, carrying lunch. Both teams were in fine condition with Chicago winning the opener.
The list of premiums for the Farmers Institute on October 20 and 21 is prepared and at the printers but arrived too late for today’s issue. It will appear in Monday’s issue of the Chieftain.
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