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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
2
Vinita faces sanitation issues as Bull Creek carries offal from Excelsior Laundry creamery and ice plant into the river. Public health officials consider arrests to curb nuisance while residents debate tariffs and political platforms reflecting county sentiments.
The Tulsa World notes Jordan was acquitted after jurors found no robbery. It argues the money was his cash chance and bank had no claim, urging caution to lax agents and institutions misusing power. The piece emphasizes lawful recourse over self help and frames the verdict as a cautionary warning.
Oklahoma City Times notes Warrick county in Indiana joins the list, bringing the state to seventy counties banning saloons. It reports the anti alcohol campaign as both moral and economic, arguing saloons destroy productive energy, strain public institutions, and burden taxpayers while the movement grows nationwide.
A historic Vinita event marks the dedication of the Congregational church. Rev. J. E Pershing, longtime pastor, led a revival of faith and civic pride as the new home strengthens spiritual life and town identity. The piece lauds the church history, its impact on local progress, and the energizing leadership that brought the project to fruition.
Oklahoma Governor Haskell writes to John J. Thomas defending state banking laws and urging the State Banking Board to grant charters for a second bank in scarcely settled communities where a single bank is abusing monopoly power by charging high interest. The letter discusses usury limits, legal rates, and the board’s rule to promote competition while safeguarding depositors.
The Senate without debate placed cotton bagging on the free list and agreed to the House rate of three tenths of a cent per pound on cotton t in. Action will move to conference. House had six tenths of a cent per square yard and a duty of one cent per pound for nine inch price, which the Senate altered.
Muskogee Oklahoma June 25 John Rushing was stabbed in the breast at Webber's Falls near here yesterday and probably will die. Charles Anderson was arrested charged with the crime. The young men were working in a potato field and engaged in a quarrel. Anderson was held to the district court in the sum of 1000 dollars.
Two Black men were killed and five wounded at a stone quarry near Ripley Oklahoma in a dispute during a craps game. The deceased are Daniel Caldwell of Guthrie and PF H Smith with others injured.
Guardian of Richard M. Dannenberg Jr. announces private sale of 80 acre tract in Cherokee County Oklahoma. Sale set for July 12 1908 at Tahlequah County Court, with bids in writing and 10 percent deposit. Court reserves right to reject all bids.
In pursuance of a County Court order the curator of Ma Thompson a minor will sell at private sale to the highest bidder for cash subject to court confirmation on July 6 1909 at ten o clock am in the Craig County Court room all the right title and interest of Ma Thompson in and to NE 14 of NE 14 of NE 14 and SW 14 of SW 14 of NE 14 in Section 12 Township 25 North Range 20 East containing about 2 acres more or less. Addira A Brown attorney for the minor filed at the County Judge’s office.
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