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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1911
Page
4
The Chieftain reports on public figures like Champ Clark, Taft prospects, and Oklahoma politics. It mentions Oklahoma cyclones versus a New York fire, preservation of Indian protections, and booster enthusiasm. Denman Thompson’s death is noted along with civic plans for Vinita, including park improvements and advertising goals.
Tulsa World editorial discusses Beveridge with Bailey and Lafe Young accusing misrepresentation in papers. It questions F L Martin over incitement to murder for land and oil, then urges city council to address a failing septic tank and public health concerns. It cites Santa Fe profits from the two cent passenger rate for Oklahoma.
Walt Mason laments the extra session draining funds and talent from Chautauqua programs. He imagines Washington figures sweating, while cheaper substitutes steal space and money, leaving fans disappointed and schedules uncertain.
Guthrie Lender notes that Mexican knowledge in the United States is often biased by sensational reports. He argues serious coverage reveals Mexico’s resources, foreign investment, and a rising middle class shaping reform. The state charity and corrections association meeting next week holds significant potential.
A Vinita editorial calls for a strong drive to raise funds and prove to the state and nation that the community is capable of large scale action. It defends the state bank guaranty law in principle, criticizes the state banking board’s handling, and blames the Columbia bank cover-up for criticism. The piece ends with a Denver tale of Officer George Malone calming a row and a runaway horse through calm, prayer, and restraint.
Geo D Hudson sold his residence and bought a Vinita drug store moving with his family. The longtime resident and former Payne and Pawnee counties representative is esteemed for honesty courtesy and trusted service. He will be missed by Cushing and his departing family is wished happiness in Vinita.
Washington April 19 census director Durand issued preliminary 1909 census of manufactures for Muskogee and Tulsa. Muskogee totals show 65 establishments 976000 capital 55000 materials 252000 salaries 299000 miscellaneous 2879000 products 424000 value added. 112 salaried officials and clerks. average 386 wage earners. Steam laundries: 6 establishments 39000 capital 21000 materials 75000 wages.
Preliminary totals for Tulsa Oklahoma show 58 establishments with capital of 1 159 000 and value of products 1 563 000. Costs include materials 874 000 salaries 388 000 and miscellaneous 121 000 with value added 689 000. Average wage earners 462. Steam laundries: 5 establishments capital 51 000 materials 11 000 salaries 43 000 miscellaneous 13 000 value of products 81 000 with 72 average wage earners and 4 clerks.
Governor Stubbe and state officials join railroad and banking groups to purge Kansas of bank robbers thieves and hoboes. A letter to sheriffs and judges urges prompt arrest harsh prosecutions and severe penalties to drive the criminals from the state.
The Christian church Missionary Society met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. J. R. Scott’s South Smith street with twenty five members and six visitors. A song by the Winner Trio was enjoyed, followed by greetings from the Presbyterian association. Refreshments of lavender and white ice cream and cake were served, and a social hour followed. Mrs. Clara M. Miller.
The Associated Press reports that in Springfield on April 30 the senate unanimously passed a resolution providing for the initiative and referendum amendment to the state constitution to be submitted to a popular vote.
Democratic leaders in the House hoped to end the Canadian reciprocity dispute tonight and pass the bill before adjournment tomorrow. A further day of debate was possible. Ex-Speaker Cannon was to argue against reciprocity, drawing a throng to the galleries.
The William Howard Taft fund, a $50,000 endowment to the American Red Cross, will award four annual prizes with medals for first aid among railroad men. First prize $50, second $25, third $15, fourth $10, based on sworn statements and physician corroboration. Remaining interest funds further prizes for Red Cross first aid classes and similar programs for other railroad groups.
The Episcopal Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York was solemnly consecrated, as the largest church project in the country nears completion after 20 years of work costing about 3.5 million dollars with total estimates around 10 million. The partially finished interior features eight 65 foot columns, completed chapels, stained glass, tapestries, and donor names, with ongoing work and no centralized revenue source.
The cathedral's organ and carved choir stalls, a gift from Levi P. Morton, stand ready. The great crossing at the nave and transepts is roofed, with unfinished transepts and nave sheltered by screens, allowing remaining wings, the lantern, and towers to proceed unseen. Architect G Grant Lafarge likens the structure to an early Gothic fusion, with a domed lantern and central tower set above a vast cruciform plan bounded by 110th to 111th streets and Morningside Drive to Amsterdam Avenue.
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