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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
2
Vinito Oklahoma publishes a fragmentary notice from Marrs Printing and editor D M Marrs. The readable segment lists dates and pricing in a misread, era-specific format, with limited legible names and a publication line dated Monday October 19.
A fragmentary 1908 era editorial mix critiques President Roosevelt over alleged attacks on a citizen and a claimed Roosevelt-Hearst-Haskell plot in Oklahoma. It condemns political graft and a coalition of rail lobbyists while condemning local school neglect and a sidewalk tax dispute in Vinita Oklahoma. The piece blends national scandal with local civic issues and raises concerns about public safety in a wooden school building.
City residents complain about reduced sidewalk widths with no stated reference or plan. They urge consistent pedestrian paths and insist good walks should be built in every quarter of the city.
A Vinita gathering features Senator Muth Lowen discussing civic projects. The event, part of a city effort to improve streets and sidewalks, draws attention to local infrastructure plans. Residents are urged to attend the open quail season as well.
City of Vinita Oklahoma ordinance records a sidewalk project in front of property with Tarrant Bros construction. Reports dated October 10 1908 show costs 78.19 for vitrified brick 122.25 for artificial stone paving totaling 97.34 due, unpaid by Mrs S Nelms. Tax levy of 97.84 to secure payment and lien against Lots 57 in Block 1. City officials authorize tax warrant and publication and set six percent interest. Passed October 6 1904. approved October 14 1968.
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