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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
6
R L Maxies Be Adair Oklahoma writes of the Chieftain's long service to the common people and its role in Cherokees life during changes over the last decade. He lauds its stand for ordinary citizens and hopes the paper continues to preside over community councils.
Muskogee Republicans plan to contest the city’s first class designation arguing the initial proclamation was legal and the Brook bill election was improper. City officials Sulivan Kinney and W J Wynard seek counsel to review legality and may seek AG West’s opinion to block further proclamations.
Pryor Crank Saline seat fight noted with 500 weather entries. Clarence Mareham of Pryor Creek visited Adair Sunday. A farm move is planned to educate boys in handicraft. Rev Steakwell leads church meetings at the MBR church. Thomas Thoenepon plans travel this week. Ki Lee Martin traveled to Pawhuske Monday. Deret Rogers, longtime Adair resident, visited Friday. Jack Martin returned from Pawhuske. Lavine Braschas, a lumberman, reports low weather in Nisithe improving. Lent letters and a double scoring play observed in local sports.
Biueing Gee and Warren lead the list of named officials with new designations. RK Teetopeen and Low Marin are noted in connection with administrative remands as part of the reshuffle announced by Adate tiversmem.
Local brief items from Chetopa describing travels by Deputy J C Berker and residents including Sam Noding Jon McKeehan and P Knight on various errands. Reports mention a play party at Joe Craft s, wire delivery to a farm, and visits to Parsons Vinita Casega and Lander Lodge with several absences due to sickness.
P J Lawless of Welch bought 0 acres of deceased land at public auction in front of the coat house Tuesday. He plans to rent and build on the land. The text also notes church service details and various local names including a bank cashier and relatives.
A garbled report outlines a broad investigation into telephone conduct and government operations. It mentions the seizure of funds, reform proposals, and a push for statutory protections amid scrutiny of corporate and state actions. The piece notes a council plan to raise salaries for city officials and a possible collection fee by the county treasurer.
An aging canning plant in Potawatomi County resumes operation after a decade idle. Officials say the facility will process fruits and vegetables for local markets, with expected returns starting this year.
An injunction case filed in Murray County seeks to determine the lawful use of an emblem. Guthrie, in chamber proceeding, heard arguments from W. Pagin on behalf of Kendell the Democratic nominee. Protest and political tone mark the filing as the case moves to the Supreme Court.
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