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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
1
The Commercial club offers premiums for the Farmers Institute to be held in October 1921. An entrance fee applies to all entered horses mules cattle hogs and sheep. Ten percent of the total premium is charged per animal and a superintendent issued card grants eligibility for prize participation.
The St Louis balloon, part of the Gordon Bennett race led by Arnold, sank in the North Sea. Occupants were rescued by a schooner. a wireless report from Arnold says all was lost.
Governor Haskell left Guthrie for Kansas City to seek legal service in Missouri against William R. Hearst who publicized the Standard Oil story blamed for Haskell’s resignation as Democratic National Committee treasurer. He fears Hearst may dodge service on return from the Pacific coast, delaying the case.
In a six day series starting October 13 in Tekamah Blair and Blair, William Jennings Bryan appeals to farming and laboring voters. If his schedule holds, Bryan will deliver thirty speeches by the night in Wahoo after visiting Blair and other towns.
Oklahoma Governor C N Haskell arrived in Kansas City and gave the Associated Press an 800 word statement urging President Roosevelt to cancel the 680000 acre Osage oil lease or have Congress void it. He requests authorized action to secure compensation for the Osage Nation, and says he will consult attorneys about a circuit court suit against William R Hemest over the Standard Oil matter.
Caracas dispatch reports the Netherlands pressuring President Castro of Venezuela over the dismissal of Minister De Rue. It claims Venezuela will defend its coast town against an invasion as Castro stands firm on the protocol dispute and demands are pressed for immediate compliance.
A Cherokee club secured the Great Patterson Shows for October 26 to 31. Twenty two car train and fifteen attractions will parade through Vinita. The owner Jas Patterson says the company guarantees novel, meritorious, and clean entertainment for the week.
In New Orleans on October 13 R A Long of Kansas City delivered the principal address on how to interest business men in Home Missions before the International missionary convention of the churches of Christ.
Tulsa delegates of the Oklahoma Federation of Commercial Bodies meet to promote a state wide independent newspaper focused on business interests. They adopt a plan to name the publication and discuss publicity methods and business friendly legislation with representation from major state bodies.
Oklahoma Attorney General West sues in Logan County District Court for receivership of agencies handling Ginn & Co textbooks. Governor Haskell directs action to prevent changes in school texts this year despite contract violations. The dispute involves dealers refusing to exchange late books for previously used ones of different grades. Also notes farmer Haines bringing five sweet potatoes weighing 27 pounds 3 ounces from White Oak area, largest potato 7 pounds 4 ounces.
Detroit crowd hopes for a world championship tie as Chicago visits in the afternoon game. Ty Cobb Sam Crawford and Resuman are in good form while Summers and Brown are likely opposing pitchers in clear weather. Chicago won today as the score shows Detroit 0 4 0.
William H. Taft arrives in Cleveland after stops in northern Ohio and will deliver an afternoon address in a tent. The Republican presidential candidate left Akron early this morning and plans further stops before reaching Cleveland late in the day.
The ladies of the Congrégational church announce a home talent play titled Craig County Fair at the auditorium on October 25. The event aims to raise funds for the new church under construction and promises music and humor. The organizers urge Vinita residents to attend and support the effort.
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