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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1909

Page

3

Oklahoma Private Property Surges in 1909 County Returns

Guthrie Oklahoma reports a statewide rise in private property valuation with an estimated total of 693.2 million dollars once all counties report. Sixty-one counties show a 21 percent gain over 1908, totaling 556.25 million, versus 402.25 million last year. Oklahoma County leads increases with about 9 million, while seven counties show declines, including Carter and Cleveland.

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Claremore Joke Tangles Vinita White Sox Bus

A Claremore prank misled the Vinita White Sox to believe they would face a white team. The bus driver redirected them to a hotel where officials refused to let the colored team play and to pay transport home. The White Sox weigh who initiated the joke.

Claremore Vinita White Sox Vinita Sequoyah White Sox

Tulsa Hosts First Stet Meet With 1500 Horsemen

The Stet running meet opened at Tulsa tracks with about four hundred horses entered from the Southwest. A $100 derby is scheduled for this afternoon along with five other races. About 1,500 horsemen from across the country are in attendance.

Tulsa Okla

Crest of Flood Reaches High Water Mark Across Kansas

The Kansas and Missouri rivers hit high crests as heavy rains swelled flood levels from Manhattan to Ottawa. Rail service between Kansas City and Chicago faced disruption, with detours via the Missouri Pacific to St. Louis.

Associated Press Kansan City Kansas Mixnourt Topeka Kansan Manhattan Clay Center Kans Kansas River Ottawa Kansas City Ohicago Ontago Missouri Pacific St. Louis Mana Marinas Des Cygnee Pridiy South Main Stret Santi Pehan Nelson Hotel Miehour Pacific

Malone and Barrows Buy Indiana Harbor Sentinel

Malone and Barrows, new publishers of the Indiana Harbor Sentinel, announce they will continue Mr. Moberly’s policies and uphold a robust local newspaper. They pledge a live, aggressive paper that serves the city’s best interests and readers.

Malone & Barrows Indiana Harbor Ted) Sentinel Moberly Weader Chtisens Chicago

Tired of Living Wife Kills Self in Desperate Acts

From Saturday's Daily Mrs. Sam Young a laborer's wife in the southeast city section died after shooting herself last evening. Neighbors had aided the family for days as illness struck them, and Captain Wilkening sought mayoral relief as the Young family faced destitution.

San Young Sam Young Young Texas Mia R. F. Nix Are Mr. Nix Mr. Young J.C. Wilkingon

Reapportionment For Oklahoma Next Year Expected

Guthrie Oklahoma July 12 The federal census next year will fix Oklahoma’s congressional seats for the next decade with estimates suggesting two or more additional members. The article notes the long, contested history of apportionment, county population changes, and proposed district reorganization including possible at large seats.

Guthrie Okda Congress Oklahoma Territories Aehears

Fullblood Cherokee Insane Over Religion

Dan Bunsard a full blood Cherokee is confined in the reanty jail awaiting county court action likely to adjudge him insane and order transport to Norman or Supply Leyond. He was apprehended after a rope incident and wore no clothes, preaching and stomping in dance at times. Crowds visited the jail to hear his remarks. The case draws concern for his health and humanity.

Dan Bunsard Reanty Norman Peer Cove Ty Flemming Night Hawk Sallivaw Star Gazette

Oklahoma Auditor Pushes Income Tax Enforcement

Oklahoma City July. State auditor W M E Trapp begins a campaign to enforce the income tax law and direct proceeds to the common school fund. He writes to county school superintendents seeking district officers to provide names for close monitoring and to ensure all eligible incomes are taxed.

Oklahoma City Trapp Han Auseasora Thhe Tn Omer

Revelation Seen in Electric Park Development

Dr Williame proposes Electric Park as a landmark in Vinita Oklahoma featuring a popular swimming pool boating and a prospective artesian water enterprise. The piece urges city leaders and the Commercial Club to back water marketing transportation improvements and park expansion to attract thousands of visitors.

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Joplin White Sox Edge Vinita In Extra Innings

In Monday's Daily report the Joplin White Sox beat Vinita 5 to 4 in eleven innings after a four run early lead faded. H. Raines and M. Raines starred for Joplin with strong hits and solid defense while Parks and Raines supplied key at bats. Vinita's defense collapsed late, but both teams produced tense, error delayed play and clutch hits in a high drama contest.

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Joy Returns To Vinita As Injunction Lifts

Frisky mood returns to Vinita after Judge Brown in Claremore dissolves a temporary injunction on several city pool halls. Premises can reopen with liquor sales still banned on site, sheriff empowered to search, with contempt penalties for violators. Property owners may face confiscation if state prohibition laws are breached.

Brown Claremore Yeaterday Aseo Tony

Indian Outment Trial Reports Killing Allegations

A London dispatch reports Diether, a student, on trial for murder of Colonel William Cursed, White. He refuses to mount a defense, claiming patriotic motives and attributing the crime to opposing English figures. The testimony centers on intent and justifications for the murder.

Prema London Diether Todiou Atudent William Cursed White Gormap

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