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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
4
The Weekly Chieftain highlights a local edition with a price note and brief community items. Page content centers on notices and small briefs reflecting town events and regular columns in a concise, period tone.
An Oklahoma reform voice argues against selling 9,000,000 acres of school lands. It warns that privatizing the lands would drain future schooling funds, locking in short term gains while depriving generations of revenue and public schools. The plea calls for a negative referendum vote and an awakening press to preserve the lands for Oklahoma’s children.
The piece discusses upcoming elections, road work, housing trends in Vinita, and community ties. It mentions the Daily Chieftain as influential for ads and marriage ads, comments on Oklahoma politics and school lands, and notes polling outcomes like Tater Watson defeating Tom Smith amid campaign demonstrations.
An exhortation to prove worth in every role and strive for results. It urges individuals to meet the world’s demand to do something well, citing Roosevelt’s spirit and Oklahoma’s drive. It argues against delay, noting favorable conditions and a rising tide for those who push forward.
The American electorate will decide a president in the coming months and major parties unite to challenge trusts and predatory wealth. Voters face a choice between forward progress and restraint with Roosevelt’s centralized government ideas prompting debate about national policy and economic impact.
The piece argues the early week tests of the party primary system show it fails to fulfill reform aims. It contends the party machine remains intact and able to thwart the people’s will, suggesting the effort targets removing the party boss rather than replacing the system.
Vinita’s credit praised as robust with paying bonds totaling over fifty thousand dollars selling at par with no delay. Sidewalk warrants attract eager contractor demand without discount, signaling renewed confidence in Vinita’s financial health and market prospects and comparing favorably to other Oklahoma cities.
The defeat of Senator Chester Long of Kansas coincides with the death of Senator Allison of Iowa, signaling a fracture within the non Roosevelt era senate. Advocates of predatory wealth face a shifting balance as lawmakers realign amid the losses.
Visitors from other Oklahoma towns say Vinita is doing more in public improvements than any city in the state relative to population. They note ongoing street paving, park beautification, and civic projects, praising the steady progress.
The coal town builder to the public school, and the best possible investment for Vinita at the present juncture would be to issue bonds for the erection and equipment of a modern school building to cost fifty or sixty thousand dollars.
The piece notes that the Billups liquor bill failed to stop liquor sales in Oklahoma and is unlikely to, and that Kansas prohibitions are also ineffective. It mentions postponing formation of an Arkansas club due to a large roster and lists Hep Stanford as the stereo optical man.
Sunday morning July nineteenth at Bluejacket death of William Winfrey described as beloved son and husband, with reflections on his character and burial near his home. Separately, a five pound gold nugget found in Highland district near Butte is deposited in W. A. Clark bank, valued at 1186.95, the largest seen in the area.
The article reviews the hundred year history of the Sixth United States Infantry led by Mort William Henry Harrison. It describes formation in 1798, notable actions at Queenstown Heights, frontier service west of the Missouri, battles against Indians, engagements in the Mexican War, Civil War losses, postwar Indian fighting, and modern duties in Cuba and the Philippines, celebrating regimental achievements and inspired service.
Dr HW M Flair introduces a new pneumonia treatment claiming rapid relief within 34 hours. He locates the disease in the upper nasal region and argues a germ line in nasal cells explodes, driving infection downward. He asserts drawing pus from the nasal area cures severe pneumonia cases observed so far.
Passing litstring shows Prof Milly Phelps de Yale, famed Eng literature instructor, discussing logic as the Second Company guards pass in parade dress. She quips that the display embodies the very concept they had been debating.
Neosho Missouri June 16 Sheriff W B Phillips and deputies search Newton county for Grace Davidson missing since last Tuesday after leaving home after dark on the eve of her sister’s preliminary murder trial. Efforts to serve subpoenas on the 2 year old girl have failed. Johnny nickname used for the sister.
In Chicago on Sunday night Republicans gathered to discuss the next national ticket. Dolliver of Iowa dominates the chatter while Taft of Ohio and other figures are teased as potential principals. The Dolliver surge gains rapid momentum, fixing him at the heart of the vice presidential drama unfolding in the party.
The Missouri River’s continued rise forces Cedar City residents from their houses across the river. Jefferson City sees additional evacuations as floodwaters push more people to flee. Kansas City Missouri railroad suspends service between Boonville and St. Louis, rerouting trains via Sedalia due to rising waters.
Flooding hits Marksville Louisiana as Red River levees fail in two breaches below Monde. Breaks stretch about 900 feet wide with water depths from one to five feet, inundating lands within roughly 30 miles of the Mississippi River and threatening nearby communities.
Sedalia June 16 All of the persons injured when the Missouri Kansas and Texas train derailed near Clinton are expected to recover. Several of the seriously injured were brought to the company hospital. Only a few remained in the hospital Sunday night. Daily Thought quotes Carlyle. Belgium’s miners have the lowest death rate among countries.
An amiable face signals trustworthiness but shifting eyes and concealed cues reveal potential deceit. The note warns readers to beware of hidden insincerity behind a friendly exterior.
A brief reflection on rule and duty drawn from a medieval maxim. It emphasizes that a ruler should apply even effort and truth in all actions, embodying steadfast resolve and consistency in governance.
Gene More reports on New York arts funding with a yearly $4,000,000 allocation for grand operas and related performances. The piece notes increased spending on music, theater, and programs, mentioning productions, artists, and venues in the city.
Lawton Oklahoma witnessed the first legal hanging in the new state when Frank Ford, a Black man and former lost cause, was executed for shooting his wife last June. Ford spoke briefly from the scaffold, urged others to avoid crime, asked to smoke, and said he was prepared to meet his God.
The Oklahoma State Board of Equalization raised assessments for Western Union and Postal Telegraph, boosting iron wire to 50 per mile copper wire to 100 per mile and poles to 200 per mile. Postal Telegraph valuation set at 400 per mile, with no poles in the state. Other street car and railway valuations saw varied increases while some properties were unchanged.
Canton reports Oklahoma National Guard receiving Springfield 1903 rifles, replacing Krag Jorgenson guns. Rifles distributed to militia companies statewide while older Krag Jorgensons are returned to the War Department. The Springfield rifle features a 3700 yard sight range, longer bayonet, and improved velocity and accuracy.
Judge Ralph Campbell in McAlester refused to grant an injunction preventing Oklahoma officers from arresting A H Dreyfus of Oceanene City Missouri for violating state liquor laws. The ruling cited Harlin and Ve McGhea and noted lack of federal jurisdiction to stop state criminal enforcement. If state courts fail, appeal to the U S Supreme Court may follow.
A woman identified as Adame suffered dangerous burns from a gasoline explosion at home in Okj-Mre while she was preparing dinner. Fire crews responded, but recovery appears unlikely.
Court records show Tom Uptoe and Albert found guilty in Tulua Oklahoma with details limited to the finalized verdict and defendants named in the sparse OCR snippet.
Joe French visits sister Mrs. Ross as James Kirk resigns as Bryan township constable. Joe Rogers and James Kirk freight for Joe J. Wilson. Rev. Jimmie Evans filled an appointment Sunday. Rev. Wm. Dodson did business in Pryor Creek last week. Mr. Byers visited for business last week. J. E. Duncan and Tip Mayes attended the Jubilee at Muskogee July 22 to 26. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Johnson conducted business in Pryor Creek Monday and Tuesday. Dr. Crouch bought twenty acres adjoining his lot and will move improvements. Andy Hair, deputy sheriff of Mayes County, moved to Pryer Creek. Many from here attended the AHTA picnic at Marcum July 23-4, Charley Jacks won roping, Tom Parish second.
Dr Day traveled across Grand river last Friday while N H Langley visited Chafee on Monday. Families plan moves to Washington and Dallas returnees share updates. Miss Cora Brown returns from Dallas while John Scott and wife visit El Dixon. An inecreant snupper and a large turnout at the school bonds election mark community life.
Craig County Oklahoma 1908 notices impossible to determine taxable property in each district due to county equalization and valuation changes. The county clerk RF Nu of Vinita states assessments must be recalculated with adjusted percentages before totals can be set.
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