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Newspaper

The Vinita Daily Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1908

Page

2

Political slate and proposed constitutional amendments debated

The piece lists candidates for vice president and state offices in Oklahoma, notes expected amendments to the state constitution, and discusses possible letters from President Roosevelt, potential delays if Beveridge or Taft concede, and the Billups Booze bill. It mentions Craig county agricultural displays and enlisting farmers for a county fair in Vinita as a promising annual event.

Roosevelt Beveridge Taft Craig Vinita

Ht mators precious little hee many thousands hear Bryan

In Ohio and Indiana and elsewhere Bryan’s appeal is described as limited and dependent on cash for votes, with the Republican party accused of buying footing support. The text notes few listeners and questions the impact of his teachings.

Bryan Qhio End Indiafin

Great Showings in Live Stoge at Fair

Live event reports numerous award winners in crafts and baking. Winners include Mrs. TH Warner, Mrs. O B Delaney, Mrs. D M Meredith, Mrs. J W Harris, and Mrs. C E Lohman for quilts, crayon work, china painting, burnt wood, bread, gingerbread, jellies, preserves, and fruit butters. Multiple premiums noted with first and second placements across several departments.

Jack Chouteau D. B. Delaney How. G. Shelton Shelton Carter Agnes Russell D. M. Mareviith Mra Ind Chouteau Jno Chouteau D. M. Meredith C. E Lahman Meredith C. B. Laban Will Meeks J. W. Harris Coly D. E. Lahman D.M. Meredith Mra. Meredith C. E. Lohman

Haskell says he will sue Roosevelt for libel

Governor C N Haskell admitted in Guthrie that he has taken the first step toward suing President Roosevelt for libel over alleged false statements. He said a suit will be filed noon, with his attorney handling the filing.

Fisherman’s Sea Bass Claim Echoes Tréy’s Question

The narrator recalls a scene where Tréy tries to pin down a fisherman’s sea bass boast, declaring the fish weighed five pounds. The moment raises a reflection on human nature and the desire for a fair show, but only echoes respond as the narrator and companions observe.

Tréy Echo

A Distinguished Man and a Massachusetts Baseball Drive

Senator Crane recalls a governor's drive where staffers were surprised by a field game. Two teams were formed, with the governor pitching and the new lieutenant governor catching. A passerby jokes that the driver is Napoleon Bonaparte, prompting amused confusion.

Senator Crane Massachusetts Tam Napoleon Bonaparte

Monster tarpon escape sparks crowd disbelief at Tampa Beach

The speaker recalls a spring fishing trip to Tampa Beach for tarpon. On the second day a hundred pound monster struck and leaped before the line broke as the fish neared the boat. The crowd urged persistence, but the fish snapped the tackle and escaped, leaving onlookers disappointed and joking about the outcome.

Tampa Beach

Widow and Widower In Mourning Notices Compared

A humorous exchange between an old bachelor and a young widow over newspaper notices. They discuss how a widow’s ad reveals ongoing mourning while a widower’s notices are rarely needed, likening a widower to a baby that cries for attention.

Aaby Neta

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