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The Vinita Daily Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1908

Page

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Chicago World Champions Earned Title With Clean Play

Detroit and Chicago met in five games with no disputes, Chicago’s strong hitting and timely pitching securing a 2 0 victory. Managers Jennings and Chanes praised their squads while noting Detroit failed to reach peak form. Attendance and receipts fell from last year, with Chicago players earning $27,669 and Detroit $18,446 from the series.

Detroit Jennings Chicago Frank Chanes Dash Dinger Hugh Jennings Pfeister Schmidt Mallin National Commission

Slayer of ruined girl's betrayer found guilty

The jury in the Henry Belner case found him guilty of first degree murder for killing Tobias Sawyer, whom he suspected of harming his sixteen year old daughter. The jury deliberated nineteen hours and imposed a life sentence. The girl served as a servant in the Sawyer home.

Associated Preas Independence Kan Henry Belner Tobias Sawyer Sawyer

Crowds of Nebraska Farmers Welcome Bryan Tour

Associated Press reports Wymore Nebraska October 15 crowds greeted William Jennings Bryan as he began the third and final day of his Nebraska tour with a speech at Endicott before seven in the morning. Hundreds of farmers gathered at Endicott Fairbury and Diller also drew sizable crowds while Wymore hosted the largest crowd of the day at the depot.

Associated Press Wymore Neb Wm. J. Bryan Nebraska Endicott Fairbury and Diller Deport

Agreement to Submit Eight Propositions to Powers

London Oct 15 Associated Press Britain Russia and France reach an agreement on a program to be submitted to other Powers as a basis for discussion at the European Conference to settle the Balkan situation. The eight proposals will be laid before the Powers.

Associated Press London Eng Great Britain Russia France Balkan Umber

Land of Nod to Be Seen Next Monday at Hartman’s

An acclaimed musical comedy production titled The Land of Nod debuts next Monday Oct 19 under the same management as Coming Thro the Rye. The 75 member company includes 60 person chorus and 50 young women. famed for witty dialogue, catchy music and novel scenes. Seats go on sale today at Hartman’s Jewelry Store.

Land of Nod Janghver Thin Hartman

Sunday School Convention in Craig county set for Oct 25

The Craig county Sunday school association will convene Sunday Oct 25 in the auditorium with an afternoon session at 2 30 led by Presiding Officer John Franklin. The program includes devotions reports on county Sunday Schools beginner and junior work by Mrs J M Darrough and Mrs J B Pershing, an address by State President Mr J M Hall, song adjournment, and an evening session at 7 30 featuring devotional exercise an address by Rev W S Wiley election of county officers and benediction.

Craig County Sunday School Association John Franklin J. M. Darrough Pershing Hall W. S. Wiley

Democratic speaking itinerary across Oklahoma counties

The Craig County Central Committee lists Democratic speakers scheduled through October 31 with events in West Cabin Centralia Mulcare's Picnic Vinita Bluejacket Welch Rogers Prairie View Fields White Oak Hedrick Thornton Welch Morris Success Sunshine Carselowey School House Vinion and St. Paul's Winner plus additional dates to be added as needed.

West Cabin Centralia Mulcare Vinita Clarence Davis Welch

Commercial Club Debate Draws Large Friday Crowd

Much interest surrounds the Commercial club rooms for Fridays debate on whether the city council should double its spending on city improvements next year. D. H. Wilson and Seymour Riddle advocate the increase while F. S. Ames and J. W. Abe oppose. AP. Phempsoneen promised strong arguments for and against. The city council has been invited, with many members indicating they would not miss the event.

D.H. Wilson Seymour Riddle F. S. Ames J. W. Abe Phempsoneen Wat

Taft Summoned to Duty by Strains of Band

Ashland Kentucky October 15 a brass band played marching through Geonta to summon William Howard Taft to duty this morning at Huntington the first stop of the Taft special for today and the last in West Virginia a big crowd heard him speak there the special travels on toward Charleston West Virginia after Huntington itinerary calls for ten speeches by the candidate

Associated Press Ashland Geonta Wm. H. Taft Huntington West Virginia Lantinvine

German Balloon Burley Falls in North Sea Race

The German balloon Burley, part of the international race, departed Berlin Sunday and descended in the North Sea yesterday morning. The two crewmen were rescued by a passing steamer.

Associated Vess Berlin Germany Gueman

American Fleet Sighted Off Japanese Coast

Tokio dispatch reports at eight this morning the Gumboat Yanktown, preceding the American battleship feet, was righted by Japanese war vessels off the coast of Japan. All Japan awaits the arrival of the American fleet with widespread excitement in Yokohama and Tokyo as preparations intensify.

Tokio Japan Yokohama

Oklahoma Banks Flourishing in Oklahoma State report

Guthrie October 15. A consolidated statement by Bank Commissioner H H Smock shows Oklahoma bank deposits grew from 21 2 million to 24 97 million between July 15 and September 23. Average reserve held around 41.5 to 41.4 percent. Loans and discounts rose to 21 21 million while overdrafts and cash on hand increased. Bank count rose from 499 to 520 with capitalization up to 7 456 250. Also a box supper is planned at Couch school house near Vinita Saturday night.

Guthrie H. H. Smock Oklahoma Natonal

Democratic National Committee reports campaign receipts

The Democratic National Committee released a statement showing $100,000 from contributors of $100 and over and $115,000 from those under $100, totaling about 50,000 contributors. About $100,000 came from democratic newspapers. The committee projects needing $100,000 more to run the campaign and urges prompt support. C. N. Haskell’s name does not appear in Oklahoma donors.

Associated Press New York Democratic National Committee Tndlay C. N. Haskell Democratic National Committee Oklahoma

Advertising Carnival in Surrounding Towns

The Great Patterson Shows visit this city for the week of Oct 26. It is the largest carnival company, appearing under the Cherokee Club. A big week is anticipated with large crowds as surrounding towns are heavily advertised for the event.

Patterson Cherokee Club

Civic Club Premiums At Advertising Fair Cake Contest

Civic Club announces premiums for an Advertising Fair with prizes for best cake and best boys toy. Proceeds from cake sales fund the event. First prize cake five dollars, second two dollars. Toy prize five to two dollars, boy must craft the toy and be under fourteen. R A Younger, Miami photographer, in city today.

Civic Club

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