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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
2
A quotation praising patient accumulation over ambition. Burritt notes that progress comes through a plodding, persevering process of accretion, building an example for youth by using every small moment. He highlights "odd momenta" as valued fragments of time guiding effort.
An Oklahoma financial controversy questions a Southwestern Banker claim that state banks now equal or surpass national banks in deposits. Reports show national deposits surged from late 1908 to early 1909, with state deposits lagging. The piece notes conversions and broader implications for banking and regional development, alongside local issues in Craig county and Vinita’s hotel need and crop prospects.
Two Chicago runaways dream of cowboys as they read a Denver Republican critique of frontier life. The piece contrasts romantic notions with the real New West, its peaceful lanes, farm work, and steady homes, urging youths to seek contentment rather than reckless escape. It cites Bob Taylor’s sentiments on youth and home life and notes local civic stories about court house and bridge petitions and the Taylor election law's critics.
Indictments returned by a federal grand jury accuse Governor Charles N. Haskell and five co defendants of obtaining titles to Muskogee town lots by illegal means. Four true bills issued. bonds set at $5,000 each. Haskell to bond with U S Commissioner Hyams. Special prosecutor left for Denver. motions to quash planned amid claims of improper influence.
Guthrie Ok May 20 The state superintendent of public instruction apportioned fifty cents of the state money from school land rentals and interest to each person under twenty one in Oklahoma This is the largest per capita dividend The apportionment list January showed one dollar and fifty cents per person of school age The school land department earns praise for this showing The attack by the republicans on the school land department during the previous year is said to be unfounded
In Washington on May 29 Senator Stone of Missouri argued there would be no gubernatorial tariff reduction from the current Congress. He attacked Roosevelt, praised Taft, and warned Bryan was right that Taft’s reduction would be limited. He criticized German wage claims and questioned translation of a German document in the state department.
James Pritchett of Camden county Missouri read reports while in Oklahoma that the Missouri supreme court affirmed his murder verdict. He arrived at the state penitentiary to begin a ten year term for killing Constable Manes of Richland Pulaski county two years earlier.
Atlanta Ga May 29 At 2 oclock this afternoon the Georgian railroad strike was declared off. The second instance of violence in the strike of the white firemen on the Georgia railroad occurred in the railroad yards here today when a negro fireman was badly beaten by white men. Two of the white men were arrested. All trains running today were fired by negroes or nonunion white men.
In Craig County Oklahoma guardians of minors Sara Martin Gladys Martin Wiley W McFall announce private sales of real estate after court orders. Properties include sections in Townships 27 North Range 21 East and 25 North Range 20 East totaling about 80 and 50 acres. Bids must be written with certified checks and subject to county court confirmation. Sale dates June 1909 and June 7 1909 with details filed in county court and court office.
Senator Aldrich denounces the German government claiming influence operations against U S policy. The report notes allegations that German officials and American importers may be steering Congress via information and wage-related tactics, with Aldrich calling the actions impertinent.
Three persons were injured when a Missouri Pacific fast mail train number seven derailed near Little Ride eighteen miles east of Kansas City. The track was weakened by recent rain. One injury described as painful. other injuries minor.
Robbin May Lote Woodard aged 6 years 8 months daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Woodard died yesterday afternoon after several weeks illness with fever. Funeral services were held at three this afternoon from the grandmother Mrs William Rebbins home. Friends extend sympathy to the bereaved parents.
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