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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
6
Redmark a red sorrel horse of 16 hands, Monarch No. 1266 by Highland ark, champion saddle stallion of the world, won best prize at the St Louis World's Fair sweepstakes for Stallion and progeny. Dam Lottie May No. 3581 by Governor Breckner with further mares and bloodline noted for insured living colt prospects.
Local notes from Vinita and surrounding towns list court visits, travels, and community events. Parsons, Chelsea, Pryor Creek, and Vinita residents are named among court attendances, visits to St Louis and Kansas City, and housing and employment updates. The piece mentions a fountain project, tax complaints, church service plans, and early gossip about subscriptions to the Chieftain from 25 years ago.
Superintendent M W C Shetton returned from Cluremite where he met county superintendents to arrange a Summer Normal to start July 6. Craig Rogers and Newels counties joined, with more counties to respond. Five regular state instructors plus notable agriculturists including E E Balcamb will teach. several educators will be employed. The aim shifts to teaching the teacher how to teach, not just pass exams.
TJ Hogers and Nis attended business in Chetopa on Tuesday. Dion Halt of Buseeti Creek traded there Thursday. The Thompson Craft stop is being relocated and likely to Martenon. B F LaPuod of Bartiet visited Dewees Friday. George Moore and Mr. Cor of Kitaniech were in Chetopa Thursday. A large waddew passed near Chetogm, Poe Leater restaurant once run by Walker and Barker now owned by St J Karner. Mr Porter of Chetogmle painted near Bartiett.
J C Wilkerson has been renamed by Grant Victor as U S Jailer for the Vinita jail. Uncle Jim was backed by a large petition signed almost unanimously by both Democrats and Republicans.
Sheriff Ridentour and deputies seized 120 pints of houre Tuesday morning during a transit from the depot to the residence district of town.
The jury found the defendant guilty of murder without capital punishment. Judge Breen sentenced him to 99 years in prison after the verdict was returned last Saturday.
Local notes show visits by Mrs. J B Grenn and Mrs Clayton Jackasin of Parsons. Vinita Ball Club wins with Charley Webb as manager. Educa tional staff F M Lewis and Jet Morning plus Billie Devine teach. J P Wendall from Adair visits Lor Hicas. Vinita Brick and Tile Co plans a new press machine to start brick production soon.
The readable text provides scattered references to dates, places, and persons but lacks coherent narrative. It mentions Mila Dewn, Bar M, Sgt, and various numbers, with garbled phrases that do not form a complete story or verifiable details.
The report describes a large land sale involving 206,600 acres, with profits funneled into state projects. It notes Minnewete tract prices around 95 per acre and estimates US $250 per acre upon clearing. Auction was used to maximize revenue, funding state building and smelting plant efforts, while warnings warn against harming industrial balance.
A newspaper report states a Black defendant pled guilty to murder and received the death penalty. The article notes the upcoming legal execution, with details on the case and jurisdiction in Shawnherm. The piece reflects era specifics and names a judge and legal context relevant to the sentence.
In OkbGns City Ohio a proposed law would require fraternities and fraternal organizations to maintain water standards and report to a state body. Modern Wend n of America representatives express cautious optimism while noting lodge compliance hinges on legislative action forthcoming in the state house.
A terse summary notes bills approved and awaiting further action at the Beaeures Center. The fragmentary item indicates ongoing legislative or administrative steps with no additional context or names clearly readable.
A conference committee report on land and mineral policy discusses a bill authorizing a commission to appraise public lands. The plan seeks valuation of property, soil details, and water rights, proposing rewards for land siters and outlining appropriations and advertising costs. The discussion touches Indian Territory, agriculture, and infrastructure projects.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions adoption of a policy or action related to Vietnam War era legislation. It references legislative steps, officials, and wartime motifs but lacks clear names, places, dates, or outcomes to confirm specifics.
Five ersons were injured as a fire engulfed the temperate district, with an estimated loss over 20 000 dollars. The blaze originated in a wooden building and was suspected incendiary. Firefighters delayed protection efforts as residents focused on salvaging items. Leases listed include a $2,000 meat market, $3,000 New Mate tavern market, $1,500 peatodiice, and various shops and offices with totals across several properties.
The piece reports protests over state commission rules on compensation and solicitations affecting townships and depot matters. Kiowa County Farmers Union condemns actions surrounding school land sales and urges a public vote at the November election.
A fragmented report describes a tale of warrants and pursuit in a territorial context. Names and places are unclear, but the piece hints at a teen involvement and a legal figure connected to an attorney. The text is garbled with missing letters and incomplete phrases.
A district court judge indicates a retrial is sought in the murder case of Hedelph Teavier, who was recently convicted of killing W. Jebeeton. The governor is asked to sign the bill by Representative tisting of Cam, paving the way for a possible new trial.
Government officials push to assemble a complete list of deeds for Indians under new policy. Secretary Garfield directs preparation of papers to be sent to Dr. Bem Perry at Maxwell. A meeting in Enid approves a special election after spring polls to issue bonds for a $1,000,000 convention hall.
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