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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
1
In Muskogee on October 17 Senator Beveridge praised Oklahoma as intelligent and large, while Senator Gore denounced his sectional remarks as narrow and hateful. Gore argues Oklahomans united with Texans and Indianans in loyalty to the republic, rejecting division.
United States Judge Coteral in Oklahoma City denied Shawnee Sewerage Co. a injunction to halt Shawnee municipal sewer plans, reversing the territorial court ruling. The company contends its $30,000 sewer contract would be confiscated by public health power. An appeal is expected.
Jacob H. Bartles founder of Bartlesville and Dewey died at his Dewey home Sunday after Bright's disease at age 68. He served in the Civil War with the Sixth Kansas Cavalry.
Senator Robert L. Owen spoke at the courthouse on campaign issues to a large audience of representative citizens. The Cherokee senator, praised for logic and factual presentation, contrasted the two parties and urged replacing the party backed by predatory wealth to avoid revolution. He planned to head to Ohio to back Bryan in the final campaign week.
At Shanahan schoolhouse last Saturday a box supper sold 39 boxes for 44.75 dollars. A cake containing a 6.00 gold ring was won by Miss Margaret Shanahan for 24.81 dollars. The laziest man’s cake went to Jock Mocris for 8.40 dollars. Total receipts were 70.41 dollars as the board thanks the ladies and generous bidders.
Chicago. W S Bryan arrives after a long state trip amid a big crowd at Union Depot. He is escorted to Pilsen Park by dozens of Democrats and candidates before addressing laborers and supporters. He advocates a labor secretary and cabinet and discusses campaign funds publication methods.
Brussels reports the Antwerp diamond trade crisis is over with sales returning to normal and prices advancing. Laborer wages rise and the rough diamond syndicate fixes selling prices up ten percent, signaling a hopeful market. C H Reideman offers attractive unredeemed diamonds in window displays.
William J. Bryan spoke from his train in Hammond Indiana before dawn urging a democratic coalition to cooperate on remedial legislation as the democracy demands. A large crowd welcomed him as he projected a return to Washington after March 4 for continued public action.
The largest crowd ever gathered at the Vinita Auditorium enjoyed the musical comedy Land of Nod last night. Knox Wilson starred as April Fool and kept the audience roaring with quips. Dorothy Webb as Boanie and Maurice Darcey led strong chorus numbers though the missing orchestra dampened some effects.
Bad weather reduced crowds at the Farner Institute day in Craig county Oklahoma. Farmers displayed corn and produce as L N McDonald of Bluejacket showed two fine Poland China hogs with Duroc Jersey swine also present. Exhibits were arranged in Cherokee Club. organizers hope for clear skies tomorrow for a large final day crowd.
In Tokyo the Emperor of Japan received Rear Admiral Charles B Sperry and three Rear Admirals from the Atlantic fleet along with captains and staff officers. The audience at the Emperor's Palace marked a brilliant feature of the celebration in an official state event.
A conference for Philan Hherophils, a store and others in the welfare of American Indians Port Ricans Philipinos and other people under U S guardianship gathers in Lake N Y starting tomorrow. Sessions run through Friday and aim to discuss trends and guardianship issues.
Governor Haskell replies to Beveridge’s eight questions regarding Oklahoma conditions. He defends the administration against graft accusations, denies using bank guarantee funds for dispensary warrants, notes investment in six percent warrants, and offers public book inspection access through the governor’s office.
Pittsburg October 20 Judge Young dismissed the writ of habeas corpus in the Harry K Thaw case granting that Thaw will not be brought here at present.
Associated Press dispatch from Rome reports Dowager Queen Margherita agrees to the marriage of the Duke of the Abnizzie and Katherine Elkins. The King will gift a $10,000 diamond tiara, marking a royal endorsement of the union.
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