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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
4
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Vinita Oklahoma recalls a rugged Western ethic urging perseverance. A column reflects on not quitting, comparing historic hard work to modern business pressures, political upheaval, and public works issues such as sewer and street constraints, urging steadfast effort despite setbacks.
Oklahoma City Times notes that Rural Free Delivery grew from a visionary idea to a $25 million annual service across 40 000 routes, with forecasts of 100 000 routes and rising costs. It recalls Pickler of Indiana and South Dakota, known for pensions and sharp speeches, and Texas representative Cockrell opposing the repeal of the Sherman silver law clause. The piece argues future Congresses would not vote to repeal rural free delivery, framing it as a costly but enduring program.
A Providence correspondent of the New York Tribune notes 53 million dollars pledged by New England money for cotton mill extension as faith in protection. He warns that Aldrich Payne Cannon & Co. seek tariff revision upward, risking monopoly profits and revolts against protective principles, with downward revision the safer path for preserving labor opportunities and investment.
Across the nation the push for a safer Fourth of July has grown, yet grim tolls persist. Records show 328 injured and 15 deaths this year, with the worst year on record at 182 fatalities in 1904 and 1902-1905 totals near that level. Protests spread and authorities issued ordinances and police instructions to curb violators, yet destructive celebrations continued with limited decline.
Over the past year advocates for a sane Fourth pushed city governments to enforce stricter measures, condemning unbridled celebrations as perverse. The result shows ordinances on explosives respected, proclamations backed by public opinion, validating the movement’s impact.
A Dallas News opinion argues Representative Watkins defends tariff support while opposing Denver platform promises. It contends voters demand strict adherence to party platforms, challenging lawmakers to honor commitments regardless of election outcomes, and warns against a return to anti platform freedom.
The Vinita water situation shows four wells feeding a small reservoir insufficient for the city. Residents fear water pressure drops and fire protection fails when the reservoir is cleaned. Muskogee lawyers debate regional gas case prospects, with Oklahoma gas likely taking years to reach the state line.
The Texas Brewers association allocates 100000 dollars to reward brewers who show more intoxicants sold in prohibition states than where liquor is legalized. They claim to oppose prohibition not to profit but to avoid legal breaches, noting their firm stance against breaking laws. Kansas City Times
The Vinita Chieftain surveys concerns from industrial building and home production to road improvements and civic projects. It urges bond votes for an auditorium, a Craig county courthouse, a new reservoir, a Confederate soldiers home, and better water piping. It mocks Dispensary politics, praises good roads, and notes Guthrie Governor Haskell's Fourth of July speaks while subscribers update mailing.
The piece urges full and clear presentation to voters before the election. It notes opposition failed to materialize after the last contest and questions civic celebrations and Decadence. A Welch paper critique ties the Vinita celebration to a court house argument.
Muskogee residents celebrate an unprotected night from fire while Vinita has faced similar risk repeatedly. The brief notes a shared concern about fire safety and missing protections in both towns.
A September opening for Vinita’s Harvey eating house faced opposition from local residents. Citizens voiced concerns over the plan though specifics are unclear.
State Auditor M E Trapp will deliver twenty warrants to Pittsburg Latimer and Leflore counties sheriffs for delinquent gross revenue tax totaling 57898 50 from twenty coal companies that have refused or protested payment. Tax began at 2 percent then reduced to one half of 1 percent.
Guthrie Oklahoma. A special term of court for Pottawatomie county begins July 26 to hear cases against Judge W N Maben and Shawnee officials on corruption charges. District Judge Malcolm E Rosser of Poteau will preside. assignment order to be decided by attorneys and court. Judge Bowles of Perry is assigned to Chandler on July 12 and 12.
In the district property owners resist upgrades, hindering value gains. The city, praised for drainage and access across sections, cannot allow others to outpace it in civic improvements. Weeds remain on many vacant lots needing cuts.
Judge Ralph B. Campbell formally entered on record the ruling in the gas pipeline case made at Muskogee and granted the state until September 1 to plead further. The order preserves the status quo with no gas piping out of the state and no pipelines to be torn up under February stipulations.
The Oklahoma supreme court unanimously denied Judge William N. Maben's writ of prohibition aimed at stopping further ouster actions in Pottawatomie County. The ruling allows district judges to remove a fellow judge during pending indictments. Maben was acquitted on one count. West plans further prosecutions and possible suspension actions.
Guthrie Oklahoma July 8 State Enforcement Officer B J Waugh says enforcing prohibition is impossible in Oklahoma City after two weeks of raids that filled the county jail with four freight car loads of wet goods. He reports over a hundred raids with eighty percent of residents opposed to the laws. He compares his work to a dog watchman catching a dog while many more joints reopen after raids.
The Senate rejected amendments to the corporation tax measure and, with the finance committee, agreed to the perfected bill. It also decided to remain in session today until a vote on the tariff bill can be taken.
The Associated Press notes the crop condition index on July 1 shows corn at 89.2 percent, a sharp rise from 82.8 percent a year earlier. Winter wheat stands at 62.4 percent, up to 80.6 percent from last year, reflecting widespread improvement.
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