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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
1
The 1908 Oklahoma law creates a city registration system requiring six months in county and thirty days in precinct residence to vote. Registrants must appear by specified deadlines, with inspectors and certificates detailing the elector’s identity and eligibility under the constitution.
Vinita’s first mayor Dr Trott of Madigon recalls the 1870s period when the town faced a gang of horse thieves. Vigilantes cleaned them out with killings, followed by a transition to an orderly government under Trott. The era saw nightly jailhouse shootings and insecurity replaced by order and quiet, the Leader notes.
Joffeyville Kansas July 15 sheriff Riley and three Nowata Oklahoma deputies seized ten barrels of beer and arrested proprietors then set fire to and destroyed a road house saloon built just over the Oklahoma line. The act followed the new Billups liquor law requiring destruction of such places on discovery.
David Gaffaney a well known citizen died at his home three miles west of Retella on June 24 1905 from an abscess in the head. He was 44 and leaves a wife and three children. Shipped to Larraull Mo and laid to rest in Red Oak cemetery with family and relatives in attendance.
The final suits were filed Thursday by Judge Russell for the department of justice at the interior secretary's urging. About six suits target five civilized tribes, with nearly 6,000 defendants including Senator Robert L Owen. While pending for months, it will be unlawful to buy or sell land involved with penalties under Oklahoma 1903 statute. Offense penalties include misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a 500 fine, with provisions for special penalties and witness protections.
Voters must register by Saturday night July 5 to be eligible for the next two years. Vinita residents must register with the responsible ward authorities, one registration per ward based on residence. The notice outlines four ward registration requirements and emphasizes city first-class rules.
Craig county officials Barker Hurrig and Costly with Bridgemen Webb Hammond and surveyor Geo Ashby held preliminary work Saturday at Mill's ford on Big Cabin for a new bridge. The span will be near the road turn, with a west pier and high end roadways. township crews to handle the construction. The bridge aims to ease western travel, crediting Barker for securing the project. A second bridge is planned on Big Cabin toward Bluejacket.
Tulsa reports Attorney General West defends actions against Prairie Oil and Gas, arguing public service corporations may not hold land outside oil operations. He plans to visit Glenn Pool and Chelsea area amid broad opposition from oil producers. Governor Hankel signals no immediate prosecutions, pending investigation. Parish Congregational seeks stained glass from Jacoby Art Glass Co. for new church.
Myrtle Griffin was fatally shot at her back door by Winchester Scott, a local elder. Sheriff Ridenhour captured Scott. coroner Dr. Adama ruled death by bullet. The preliminary hearing sent Scott to await grand jury. defense by D W O yD. state by EB Brady.
Guthrie Okla July 14 The State awarded a contract to the Warden Hbright Printing Company of Oklahoma City for printing 50000 ballots 2000 poll books and 0 000 tally sheets for the August 4 primary election Deliveries to the State Election Board are required by July.
R D Yoakum of Fort Smith notes the July 27 lifting of Indian land restrictions releasing over 9 000 000 acres for settlement. He cites rich agriculture timber coal oil and minerals and points to a growing Fort Smith manufacturing site and improved Southeast roads aiding regional development.
Okmulgee Oklahoma July 1 The Chamber of Commerce signed a contract to locate a farm implement manufacturing plant here to begin operations in four months employing 100 workers. Secretary M C French reports efforts to attract growing, profitable concerns with favorable terms and land options to finance bonuses and attract rail service via Frisco. The city aims for unprecedented growth by securing plant locations, favorable rates, and logistics.
A Washington dispatch reports Horace Gray influenced the appointment of the Tallcqual postmaster. The move, long anticipated, pleases Gray and supporters as Rom retires after four years. Gray’s commission arrival will trigger final steps for the range and successor. A Tulsa area arrest of a boy for attempted train wrecking is noted, with potential up to four years imprisonment. The Oklahoma Board of Equalization plans to finish its work this week.
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