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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1911
Page
4
The Weekly Chieftain notes a weather damage report described as a mighty item to see in print soon. The piece mentions printing details and subscription rates, with editor D. Marrs credited, in a damaged late text from Oklahoma.
Local editorials urge reform in Vinita Oklahoma citing high taxes and current city governance. The piece praises youth and enterprise, attacks federal courts, and argues for a commission form of government to end political graft and protect public funds.
Munsey’s argues against a proposed New York Senate bill that would require newspaper editorials to carry the writer’s name. It warns such a law would threaten a free press by tying the paper to individual greed and risk. The piece asserts editors remain anonymous to protect the integrity of the cause and public conscience.
A long Vinita column laments taxes and values, praises wheat farming and home labor, and criticizes machines and city metering plans. It highlights tick inspectors, real estate growth, and the region's drought relief, urging fair meter rollout and municipal accountability.
Political commentary spans clippings on Champ Clark not running for president, Roosevelt’s stand against big finance, and Oklahoma moves. Articles touch tax cuts in Muskogee, fears of political machines, new school plans, housing for families, and Tahlequah old soldiers reunion plans as rural civic life intertwines with national figures.
Oklahoma City August reports the eastern hospital for the insane at Vinita faces a delay until a legislative reappropriation of funds. The original 200000 public building fund session expired September 17, with 65000 spent and no money available after that date. A 250000 allocation for new buildings remains unlet due to lacking funds and unsold bonds.
In Sapulpa Oklahoma on August 9 Special Judge Preston 8 Davis of Vinita dissolved a newspaper injunction after hearings over Spurrier Lumber versus Turner Realty and Turner Drug. The court found possible grave fraud by the defendants and set aside all deeds issued by Turner. The Burnett versus Catheriner Brothers and Daily Star cases saw overruled motions and appeals directed to the supreme court. In Durant minor interests case Judge Robertson’s guardianship dispute ended with the injunction against Burnett dissolved amid proffered bond to protect pending settlements.
The Oklahoma prohibition regime faces criticism after a Lawton liquor tragedy. Pearl Rogers is dead and deputy sheriff W B Gentry lies in a hospital with grave wounds. The Birmingham Ledger cartoon and Inquiry question whether prohibition returns to liquor conditions. The editorial argues prohibition does not curb crime and spawns road houses fostering greater lawlessness.
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