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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
2
In Vinita residents weigh the Auditorium bond fight amid town growth, waterworks plans, and land grabs near Muskogee. The piece cites state lawmakers and media headlines while noting broader Oklahoma concerns from education enforcement to Roosevelt era politics and the legacy of Burns and rural life.
A spring political note argues for sane legislation and a democratic majority in Guthrie. It rejects claims against Auditorium purchase by Cherokee Nation as party to city deals, asserting no such nation exists as a party and that railroad lands revert to municipalities only if abandoned, with rail interests protecting rights.
John Armstrong found guilty of carrying a pistol and the jury recommended a $25 fine plus costs, the minimum under the law. Choa Pennington’s petty larceny case was continued as the defendant failed to appear, his bond forfeited, sheriff ordered to bring him to court at 1:30 next Monday. State vs Michels to be first case Monday. jury dismissed until 9 a.m. Monday.
Guthrie Okla Jan 23 County Judge J C Strang overruled Governor Haskell's motion to have the sheriff inventory papers seized from Scout Mac Reynolds Hearst representative. He kept the papers in a safe and postponed further action to hear all arguments. Governor’s counsel opposed immediate inspection. Mac Reynolds’ counsel objected to early review.
Guthrie January 23 Special to the Daily Chieftain. The Wortman bill amending Oklahoma burglary statutes passed the house at 3 30 pm. It raises first degree burglary penalties to seven to twenty years and second degree to two to seven, with hard labor if dynamite nitro glycerin or actual discharge of firearms are involved. The act declares an emergency and takes effect upon passage.
Rumor from Sapulpa Oklahoma dated January 24 reports that leading Republican politicians back a new morning paper. The plant aims to be among the state's most modern small-city presses. Clarence B. Douglas, ex editor of the Muskogee Phoenix, may run the editorial department. Citizens expect a live daily newspaper to accompany recent industrial growth.
Several Osage tribal council members testified before the Senate Indian Affairs Committee in Washington opposing a joint resolution. The measure would place 37 Osage land allotment claimants on the rolls, with Osage leaders arguing most claimants are white Indians who were not residing on the reservation before the allotment act.
Berlin dispatch reports the Selamo graph at Potsdam registering a violent earthquake early this morning. The quake’s concussion nearly matches the Messina catastrophe, with Berlin about eighteen hundred to twenty five hundred miles away.
A steamship Republic nine miles south of Nantucket after a collision with an unknown vessel was rammed and disabled in fog. Four hundred sixty one passengers aboard. The wireless system alerted other ships and aid crews, with the captain reporting water in the engine room but no danger to passengers.
While supplies last, a three piece bedroom suite consisting of a dresser bed and wake stand is offered for 117.60 at Nolland Furniture Mon. Limited stock and low price indicate a quick sale in progress.
Guthrie Oklahoma Anti Saloon League state convention adopts resolutions in favor of the state prohibitory law including dispensary features. It opposes extending local dispensaries, seeks stricter enforcement, and calls for amendments to empower local authorities, governors, and county officers in enforcement. Governor Haskell keynote speaker at big law enforcement meeting.
Washington January 25 secretary for state Root resigns to take effect on qualification. His successor Robert Bacon presented his nomination to the senate today.
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