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Newspaper

The Vinita Daily Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1908

Page

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Judge Alexander Pleases Hearers at Campaign Rally

At the court house last night Judge M. M. Alexander of Okinulgee was the principal speaker. The packed chamber roared with applause as he attacked the republican platform and urged support for democratic principles, repeatedly invoking William Jennings Bryan to enthusiastic response.

Court House M. M. Alexander Okinulgee Amos J. Hobdy Alexander Wm. J. Bryan Judge Alexander

Brother of Chas Woody Sought Missing Kin

Letter from Pea Hook Pennsylvania postmaster explains Charlie Woody death by self harm and lack of police in the village. The postmaster forwarded the message to his brother and Charlie Woody’s relatives, noting Rogers’ efforts to contact lodges and police across areas to locate family.

Pea Hook Vinita Okla Lewis Rogers Charlie Woody Charlie W. J. Sutheriano P.M Mr. Rogers

Severe Storm Hits New England Coast

A powerful storm battered the New England coast with heavy wind and rain centered near Nantucket and Cape Cod. Many vessels sought anchor, and a schooner was driven ashore at Monomoy Point while the gale disrupted maritime activity. A separate item notes an election in Vinita’s fourth ward set for next Tuesday at F. M. Lewis’s implement store on Missouri Avenue.

Associated Press Boston Mass New England Nantucket Cape Cod Monomay Point Vinita F. M. Lewis Minois Avenue

Tennessee Mob Kills Jail Inmate After Resistance

A mob of about thirty men attacked Roane County jail in Kingston Tennessee last night after midnight and killed George Cook who was jailed on a murder charge for killing John King a few weeks earlier. Cook resisted and was shot during the assault.

Kingston Tenn Roane County George Cook John King Cook

Rockefeller backs Taft drives GOP fund claims

A New York dispatch says John D. Rockefeller declared support for Taft and cited personal fitness over Bryan. Norman E. Mack accuses a taft campaign deal with Standard Oil and claims a $3,000,000 GOP fund funds corruption efforts including transfers to Indiana and Ohio.

Norman £. Mack Democratic National Committee John D. Rockefeller Taft Republican National Committee Standard Oil Standard Oil Company Indiana Ohio

Bryan in Syracuse Promotes Deposit Guaranty Debate

The Bryan campaign stop in Syracuse drew large crowds at City Hall and the Wieting Opera House. He praised German savings practices and warned against panic fears, contrasting bank deposit guarantees by banks versus communities and arguing for deposit guarantees. Judge Parker spoke favorably of Bryan and critiqued Taft and Governor Hughes.

Syracuse N. Y Bryan Wieting Opera House Alton B. Parker Parker Judge Parker Opera House City Hall Taft Roosevelt Denver United States Savings Bank of Germany Tull Taft Hias

Vinsta High School Football Team Travels to Miami

The Vinsta team went to Miami to play the city’s high school squad this afternoon. With Lionberger out due to a boil on his neck, the rest of the squad is in good shape and expected to win easily.

Vinsta Miami Lionberger

Taft Bryan Campaigns Split as Candidates Move East

In New York on October 30 Taft and Bryan split routes after a close struggle for support in Syracuse and Onondaga County. Taft stays in New York while Bryan heads to Ohio Indiana and Minnesota. Other campaigns including Kern Chafin Watson and Debs also mobilize across the Midwest and Brooklyn for closing rallies.

Associated Press New York Taft Bryan Syracuse Onondaga County New York State Ohio Indiana Minois Buffalo Sherman Teft Utica Oneontta Kern Chafin Watson Independence Party Brooklyn Carnegiesiall Manhattan Higeen Graves Hearst Debs Chicago Wisconsin Woodstock Ilinois Necealabiie

Dreyfus Appeals to Supreme Court

A Kansas City liquor salesman jailed in McAlester for interstate liquor shipment violations has appealed his case to the U.S. Supreme Court. He argues his arrest and conviction violate interstate commerce, backed by Missouri Brewers. Earlier, Judge Campbell denied an injunction against state officers, directing pursuit through state courts then the U.S. Supreme Court if needed.

Associated Press Guthrie, Ok A. H. Dreyfus Kansas City McAlester Missouri Supreme Court United States Dreyfus Ralph C. Campbell Federal Court Pitenburg County Buut Campbell United States Supreme Court

Election returns to be read at Court House

The Chieftain will publish the election bulletins on Tuesday night November 3 and read them at the Court House. Republicans and Democrats are invited. no admission charge.

Davenport Day in Vinita to Feature Governor Haskell Train

The Bryan Special bearing Governor C N Haskell and many national speakers will reach Vinita at 11 a m Saturday October 31 for Davenport Day in Craig County. A large crowd is expected as the governor speaks from the Auditorium veranda and locals are urged to help wind up the campaign in a blaze of glory.

Bryan C. N. Haskell Vinita Craig County

New York Society Leader Mrs Astor Critically Ill

Mrs William Astor, long time leader of New York society, is critically ill with a heart condition at her Fifth Avenue home. Relatives have been summoned to her bedside as her condition is reported serious. A marriage license was issued to Bruce Davis of Vinita and Stella Sleight of Ghoee.

Associated Press New York William Astor Bruce Davis Vinita Miss Stella Ghoee

Laborers Meeting Scheduled at Grand Central Palace

New York hosts a Sunday laborers meeting at Grand Central Palace led by Samuel Gompers head of the AFL. Speakers include Frank Morrison Raymond Robbins John S Whalto and British delegates from the Trades Union Congress and Miners Federation.

New York Grand Central Palace Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Frank Morrison Raymond Robbins Chicago John S Whalto Britis Trades Congress Denver H. Skinner British Typographical Union J. Wadsworth Miners’ Federation of Great Britain Job Mauriatt United Hatters Gormpers Roosevel Mr Talk

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