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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
4
The Weekly Chieftain discusses Oklahoma politics and national trends, critiquing Taft administration policies, governor candidates, and the state’s highways. It notes emerging housing needs, road improvements in Craig County, and calls for responsible fiscal year-end conduct while reflecting on insurgent movements and broader Republican dynamics.
The New State Tribune declares the banking law and the two cent railroad fare as crucial provisions defending public interest. It challenges enemies of good government to touch either one, calling for united citizen defense of fair law and honest governance.
Analysis argues newspapers have taken control of campaign shaping beyond the old practice of party leaders. It cites McGuire, Madigan, and Harris meeting in Kansas to decide Oklahoma campaigns, noting voters now read papers and vote independently. It laments fading old conventions and stronger newspaper influence.
Sunday morning customs and child churchgoing decline reflect a broader lack of commitment. The author urges pastors to confront the crisis, press home the duty to honor God, and demand real response from worshippers and households alike.
A contested letter argues the Republican press inflated claims that Indians were robbed by government. It contends Indians in eastern Oklahoma gained citizenship only in 1901, contradicting 1892 dates, and accuses officials of paternalism. The piece laments federal interference and calls for self-reliance in Indian affairs.
In St Louis Missouri state, December, arguments continued in the United States circuit court of appeals over government actions to cancel deeds and leases on lands allotted to Indians in Oklahoma. Assistant Attorney General Russell and Ridgely argued government interest while defense cites Judge Campbell's Oklahoma circuit court ruling. United States Senator Robert L. Owen and fifteen Indian attorneys represent the tribes.
A long Associated Press dispatch from New York recounts a Southern Society dinner where Secretary of War Dickinson warned against Southern triumphalism in the North. He argued no grounds exist for Southern doubt and urged unity, noting many Confederate leaders were born in Northern states and emphasizing national solidarity over sectional pride. He traced postwar poverty and rivalry as paths to national progress.
In Oklahoma County court a petition by Ada Parrish as guardian of Evelyn Parrish asks to sell all or part of the minor’s real estate. An order for hearing is set for Wednesday January ith at 9 a.m. to determine if the sale should proceed. Published in the Chieftain December 7 1816.
Eighteen witnesses summoned to testify before the coroner's jury in the death of W. J. Eder. Mrs. L. D. Doxey, accused of poisoning, did not attend due to cold weather and restrictions, with proceedings moving to reveal further testimony.
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