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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1909

Page

4

Sapulpa Telegram Urges Law Enforcement and Civic Pride

A dramatic Sapulpa community letter blames lawless elements for crime and questions local press loyalties while urging strong support for Sheriff Stein and proactive law enforcement. It condemns commercial influences undermining morality and calls residents to defend public virtue and civic leadership.

Sapulpa John Landofiers Bapulpa Tefo Sapelpo Stein Ards Sapuipat Tulan

Education campaign favors reinforced concrete bridges and schools

The Tulsa Democrat argues for concrete construction over costly steel bridges and praises the Tulsa school board for contracting reinforced concrete school buildings. It warns that steel bridges would rust and become worthless within two years and urges public discussion with a forthcoming response.

Ame Tulsa Tulea Tulsa Democrat

Faith Consoles Christians Amidst Tariff and Teachings Debate

A tribute to steadfast faith amid attacks on church doctrines and tariff policy. The piece urges confidence in God, cites Psalmic assurance, critiques reform rhetoric, and notes concern over rising prices despite claims of tariff relief. Weathering theological and economic shifts, the faithful are urged to maintain resolve and trust.

Eilot Hiot Foster Chinigo

Naval Court Finds Sutton Death Inconclusive

The naval court of inquiry in Washington reports Lieutenant Sutton of the Marine Corps died from either accidental shooting or self-inflicted action, but cannot determine which caused the death.

Sutton Associated Press Whehington D. C Naval Court of Inquiry Marine Corps

Obituary for Leslie Percell Passed After Typhoid Fever

Funeral held at Centratin church with Rev Barr officiating, burial in Centratin cemetery. Leslie Percell, eighteenth years old, died after a seven day illness from typhoid fever at home of John and Anna Percell who moved from Kansas fourteen years ago. The family thanks friends for support during their bereavement.

Ketchum Okla Ave Mariah C. Westburn Near Ketchum A. G. Coverdale J. K. Taylor Vinita Mariah C. Weatburn United Brothers Church Death John Percell Leslie John Anna Per Kansas Barr Percell Sanday Jesus

Farmers Union Hears Great Railroad Man

Shawnee Oklahoma August 18 191? Deprecating government costs for army and navy B F Yoakum chair of executive committee of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway spoke before the Farmers Union of Oklahoma His subject The Farmer and the Railway He urged good roads as a way to connect carrier and producer and strengthen rural areas by linking grain and cotton fields to markets

Shawnee Oklo United States Minsissippi Valley B. F. Yoakum Chicago ‘Rock Inland & Pacific Railway Company Farmers’ Union of Oklahoma Yoakum Parmer

Commission Taking Evidence Against Katy

Gathtrle and Love of the corporation commission testified in a contempt case. The complaint, brought by Tonie W. Walt of Sallinng, claimed he waited from 11 a m to 5 p m for a train to Coffeyville that an agent said would arrive in a few minutes, during which Watts and his wife waited without a drink of water.

Gathtrle SeFinan Jack Love The Corporation Commission Eee Wu K. & T. Tallydrink Tonie W. Walt Sallinng Coffey ‘Ville

AssistWarden Tender Resignation at McAlester Penitentiary

Gus Lubbes assistant warden submits resignation to Warden Dick. No charges of mismanagement. A Democrat may accept the role on Sept. 1. Also notes minor local items including a fined arrestee and guardian sale inquiry for land in Oklahoma.

McAlester Okla Gus Lubbes State Penitentiary Lubbes Haskell

Public Notice of Real Estate Sale in Oklahoma Guardianship

The Cher County Court notes the sale of real estate for minor wards Fannie Dennis and Rosa Dennis. Guardian R J Raney and attorney Kenneth S Murchison advertise bids to be received in Tahlequah by September 7, 1909, with one tenth of the purchase price in certified funds. The parcels in Section 31, Township 28 North, Range 18 East, Craig County, total about 110 acres, and described as portions of the NW and NE quarters. Bids to be cash in hand and subject to court confirmation.

Cher Eee State of Oklahoma Fannie Denix R. J. Raney Tate Buandian Fannie Dennis Minor Kenneth 8 Murchison Tablequan Craig Township Range Indian Base Meridian Guardian Chieftain Cherrokee County State of Oklahoma Hosa Dennis Chero- St Rowan Dennis Haid Kenneth 8. Murchison Tahlequah Utle Hard Minor Rosa Dennis Section Range 18 Merdian

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