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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
8
The bond election approved spending 28 000 for purchasing the Auditorium building and surrounding ground between Wilson and Vann streets. Voters 541 for and 70 against, with little organized opposition and about 90 percent of eligible citizens participating. The opposition failed to sway votes despite street noise and appeared motivated by ignorance or prejudice.
A state printer office and safeguards cut Oklahoma public printing costs. The balloting materials for the last election cost $0,741 less than the prior territorial era. State Printer C. Wortal reports savings from twenty to five hundred percent compared with early days. State accounts up to Oct 31, 1908 totalled $35,493.39. overall printer expenses were $3,997.68.
Washington Feb 10 The Associated Press reports a flurry of inquiries from statutes and supreme court rulings to determine Senator Philander C Knox eligibility for secretary of state and whether President Taft can appoint him without constitutional strain.
In Morelos state riots left several dead and many injured prompting the Mexican government to act. All supporters of Patricio Leyva, the federal gubernatorial candidate, have been dismissed from government positions.
A public hearing is set in City Mo to discuss proposed prohibition measures. Officials announce that hearings will be held tomorrow with committees and community members invited to present arguments on the issue.
Sacramento February 10 All efforts of Governor Gillette and his supporters in the assembly to agree on the anti legislation have failed. Grove J Johnson author of the segregation bill notified the speaker and presiding officer that he shed pot.
Letters and relics from lawmakers and citizens flood Gov Cy Haskell’s desk in support of his stance amid calls to confront federal actions. Ardmore and Brietown endorse measures against federal persecution while leaders vow to back the governor in court. Congress faces scrutiny over limit laws and secret service operations.
Associated Press reports both houses of Congress met with Vice President Fairbanks presiding to formally certify the election of William Howard Taft and James S. Sherman. The session affirmed the results in Washington D.C. on February 19 as the new administration prepared to take office.
Wealthy farmer Krager, about 40, living near Here, Iowa, was found murdered near his home. Authorities report little clue to the assailants as an investigation begins. Information from Portsmouth, Iowa, notes the troubling incident as residents seek answers.
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