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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
2
The editorial argues voters should support the Democratic ticket in Oklahoma to ensure the people rule and to promote good government. It endorses Creager for Congress in the Third District and Jim Davenport as the Democratic nominee, while cautioning Republicans who endorse Raymondiam.
In a Tulsa World opinion piece the writer denounces the Presbyterian synod for endorsing the dispensary system, calling it a corrupt political move that jeopardizes the church’s integrity and Christian mission and vows to oppose such action.
The funeral of William A. Rothwell democratic national committeeman was held yesterday afternoon at the First Baptist church. Rev W A Simmins presided and speakers included M J Lilly James A Reed and Dr S F Taylor among others from the party. Rothwell had taught at Columbia while a student and was mourned by Democratic officials from Norman E Mack's committee.
A historical snippet includes telegrams of sympathy for Mrs. Rothwell from W J Stone and W J Bevan. It also records an Oklahoma City ordinance authorizing a special tax to fund sidewalk construction in Vinita Lot 1 Block 87 and the failure of owner S Nelms to contract or pay for the sidewalk as of 26 September 1908.
City of Vinita Oklahoma adopts a special tax of 97.84 against Lot 1 Block ST to cover Tarrant Bros construction of a vitrified brick and artificial stone sidewalk. Warrant, publication, and collection steps outlined with six percent interest and future levy in 1900s Craig County.
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