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Newspaper
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
1
Chicago reports Josephus Daniels releases a final letter from W J Bryan urging every Democrat to vote, count every ballot, and secure a nationwide majority to offset Republican votes elsewhere. He emphasizes polling early and celebrating victory with a united, determined effort.
The Auditor ium hosts William B. Gray's ideal American Pastoral Play The Volunteer Organist a drama of New England life. A minister tale with Hubbard Griffin a hypocritical country figure, the New York company delivers a standout performance praised for scenery and cast.
An order from Craig county court restored bar fixtures confiscated in Lyons pool hall on south Wilson street. Sheriff Ridenhour oversaw reinstalling the items after a raid led by B. J. Waugh an enforcement officer of the Agency System and W P Thompson. Mr Lyons secured the order to restore the property.
Wreckage disked up in the North Sea today confirms fears that the steamer Yarmouth foundered two days ago while crossing from Hook of Holland to Harwich. The wreckage is from a channel freighter. Twenty three crew members are believed lost. Lieutenant C H Younger of the Salvation Army from Austin Texas arrived in Vinita for a brief visit.
Topeka Kansas October 28 Chairman Lewis of the Democrats speakers bureau issued a revised sale date for the Bryan special in Kansas November second. The train departs Kansas City at 8 45 am and stops at Leavenworth Atchison Everest Hiawatha Senece Sabetha Axtell and Maryville. The train then leaves Kansas at five oclock for Lincoln Nebraska where Mr Bryan speaks at night.
John Schmidt, a brakeman for the M. K. T. railroad, was crushed beneath a moving freight car late yesterday. Both arms were badly damaged and one was amputated. surgeons feared further amputation due to anesthesia risks. He was taken to Katy hospital at Sedalia, Missouri.
Memorial services in Washington honored Freiherr Speck Von Sternberg the German ambassador who died in Heidelberg on August 23. President and Mrs. Roosevelt attended with officials from all branches.
A reflective line notes that one cannot win trust by lamenting bad luck. It argues that persistent complaints about misfortune fail to persuade others to regard the speaker with confidence or admiration.
Fragmentary note discusses lifetimes as stages akin to youth and new chances ahead. It suggests few men fully abandon self opinions to embrace growth, implying opportunities arise when one relinquishes ego. The text presents a philosophical musing on personal change and maturity.
J I Woods Merrill of Kansas City, national committeeman for Missouri of the Independence party, resigns in a letter to William Randolph Hearst. He accuses the party of taking stolen correspondence and claims Taft sought Foraker ouster while he pursued Governor Haskell to hurt Bryan. He alleges campaign money comes from Republican sources and says Bryan and Standard Oil were the only campaign issues.
At a Democratic Club meeting Mayor Parks authorized an invitation to Governor Haskell to address Craig county voters in Vinita next Saturday. The governor’s itinerary planned a Vinita stop, though exact arrival hour was not received before this edition.
New York reports campaign contributions totaling over $40,000 received by the Democratic National Committee. Herman Ridder and his three sons led the list with $37,000, other donors include Victor Ridder, Bernard Ridder, Joseph Ridder, Michael Fogerty, and more across multiple states. Separate Chicago totals show additional gifts to the Democratic headquarters, with contributors from New York, Nebraska, Ohio, and other areas listed.
The following is the petit jurora sum moned for the next term of the county court convenes on November a. Fritey train service acrome the Verdigris tiver will resume yesterday evening, and trains may now be expected to mane on ly on time.
New York October 29 Charles W Morse and Alfred H Curtis former National Bank of North America president face trial on charges of violating national banking laws. Morse may testify in his own defense today as Curtis has begun outlining his account placing responsibility for failed loans on Morse.
Associated Press report from New York notes Taft and Bryan both schedule speeches in Syracuse after morning campaigns. Taft opened in Lyons then moved east. Bryan's day spanned western New York. Parker expects to speak with Bryan in Syracuse. Campaign moves extend to Cortelyon, Root, Meyer, and other officials in various states amid ongoing health updates.
Democratic organizers in Craig County plan nightly precinct meetings from now until election day to boost support. Speakers from Vinita and nearby towns will address crowds at Trotter Schoolhouse and Pheasant Hill as turnout grows in western precincts.
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