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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1910
Page
4
Vinita residents discuss extending tax payment deadline to April 1910 and a railroad bonus fight. Opinions split on banking and press power, with figures like Judge Robinson and Felix Ridenhour shaping civic ventures.
Beginning in Cleveland Ohio a general abstention from certain household staples spreads through several states. Labor unions report agreements to refrain from buying rent food and other items with enthusiasm among supporters. Proponents claim reduced demand will force price cuts though lasting impact remains uncertain.
The article discusses how a boycott aimed at the Soo line could reveal price causes for staple foods and affect employment. It notes protests in several states and calls for executive and legislative action, while stressing the boycott’s role in showing families they can live on simpler foods.
The World notes William H. Murray, a well known political figure, announces his bid for governor on the Democratic ticket. It critiques his self focused narrative and backwoods style while questioning honesty and political tactic, contrasting with expectations for public service.
Cattle prices declined early week with below normal receipts but rallied late with gains on cattle and hogs. Prices for beef cattle ranged from 5.10 to 6.65 while hogs topped at 8.40 and rulings showed mixed demand. Sheep and lamb prices slipped early then firmed slightly, with yearlings near 7.00 and wethers around 6.60.
Guthrie February 1 The senate paused in committee without debate on Yeuser and Strain’s bill to prevent gas piping out of the state by limiting pipe pressure to 200 psi and banning pumping stations. A companion proposal by Senator Davis would repeal the pumping station authorizing section. The body also passed a joint resolution to submit to voters a commission to secure options on New Jerusalem districts for a possible state capital site. The session saw bills on deer protection in Comanche county and tax reform measures from Governor Haskell.
The Oklahoma congressional delegation excluding Gore decides to draft objections to the Creager bill to close Five Civilized Tribes affairs and present them before a late week conference with Interior Secretary Ballinger. A Fort Sill right of way for the Lawton Fort Sill Traction line is cleared, and the electric line from Lawton to Medicine Park proceeds via the abandoned Wichita Mountain and Orient railroad. Congressman Carter presses Indian rents issue as Interior lauds a lands survey for townsites. Congress to revisit Creek allotment equalization to restore $1,040 basis.
The Oklahoma State Bar Association will hold its third annual meeting in Oklahoma City on February 15 and 16, 1910, attracting about 300 attorneys. Charles Nagel will be guest of honor. program includes speeches on gas and oil law, Indian lands, constitutional amendments, legal education, and bar ethics.
Guthrie Oklahoma February 1 members of the state corporation commission oppose adoption of Section 49 Art IX the so called railroad amendment Voters take notice the amendment would allow consolidation of railroads telegraph and telephone networks under foreign charter power and limit SCC oversight it would nullify other protections for consumers and essential transportation services
The Wirary addition to the Union Printers Home cost 26000 funded by International Typographical Union members. The library holds 10900 volumes, gifts from printers and employers nationwide. The building includes a modern kitchen, servery, refrigeration, bakery, and storage. Located in Colorado Springs the home is maintained by a 15 cent per month per member tax.
Deputies sent to Mrs Logan H. Swope residence in Independence were refused admittance while attempting to subpoena Swope family members for Hyde damage suits. John Paxton and Dr Hyde accepted service to give depositions. The incident involved the local deputy sheriff and a move toward obtaining testimony.
Commander Robert E Peary, famed discoverer of the North Pole, has offered a proposal to theNational Geographic Society that, if accepted, will send an American expedition to reach the South Pole next fall.
Sapulpa people report county commissioners will cancel contracts for 39 bridges in Creek county and delay awarding new work until $200000 bond funds are realized. An investigation followed criticism over a prior award, with a grand jury exploring graft claims.
The federal prison at Leavenworth reports an outbreak of typhoid fever. Bruno of West Virginia died and Eugene Ross of Ta is dying while several inmates are seriously ill. Hospitalization and prison physician blame impure water.
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