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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
2
Published by D M MARRS printing. National Democratic ticket lists for President Bryan and Vice President Kern with electors. Democratic Congressional and State tickets shown for several districts. Local Craig County representatives noted. Vinita gas proposal mentioned as safe. paving efforts praised with newly paved streets and stone sidewalks.
The letter questions Mr. Creager about keeping a bank account in Independence Kansas and its link to reflecting on the Oklahoma Bank Guaranty Law. It alleges he opposes state bank guarantees and would back a postal savings plan if elected. It also notes a Muskogee County tax listing of 246 dollars, while a large bank account remains outside the state.
The Chieftain states church announcements are printed free of charge and urges ministers to supply copy. It questions whether the school board will meet the demand for fire escapes for the old wooden school building, warning of serious consequences if children are endangered.
A New York Telegram warning characterizes many lunatics as dangerous and urges grounding them in asylums or at home under care. The piece cites witnesses in trials noting relatives’ awareness of insanity and describes two local examples of maniacs whose threats and erratic behavior endanger others.
A city note from Boston Transcript reports large quantities of fish stranded on Naheat beaches and rocks. Fishermen race tides to recover fish while locals fear health risks from mackerel hake pollock and herring washed ashore as larger fish appear in the waters. Admiral Coghlan recounts a country celebration reception scene with a skeptical official.
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