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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
4
The Vinita Chieftain reports on local concerns from county fair organization to bridge projects in Craig County. It notes plans for a modern hotel, push for state liquor competition, and debates over street ordinances. Editorial bits reference Governor Gore, Wanamaker, and memorials to Native American history.
A Tampa or Tulsa Democratic letter criticizes the United Fruit Company and the banana trade, alleging its influence helped the Panama Revolution and cost the United States seven million dollars annually. It condemns Republican support for free bananas and accuses the party of being subservient to trusts.
Suspicion clouds the second federal indictments against Governor Charles N Haskell of Oklahoma and associates over alleged Muskoge town hot cats frauds The evidence before the Tulsa grand jury is viewed by many as driven by politics and Senate Hearst agents amid land disputes and long standing quarrels, fueling distrust in the prosecutions outcomes.
The piece surveys tariff policy battles led by Aldrich and party factions in Congress. It notes Democratic claims of GOP control by Aldrich and the impact on trusts, oil, and sugar, with Oklahoma pipeline talks and Senator Gore highlighting price effects on consumers and workers. It cites broader calls for reform before any national progress.
Kansas City July 2 reports Congressman Bird McGuire of Oklahoma appoints Ruby Ridgeway Mateh ette, daughter of J T Ridgeway principal of the Washington echoo, as private secretary to succeed Vernon Whiting of Enid Oklahoma, recently named by the President as Indian Inspector in Oklahoma.
United States forester invites teachers nationwide to work with the forest service to gather data on leafing blossoming and fruiting times for major U S forest trees. Volunteers will record dates and grow charts for education and forestry use and receive instruction pamphlets and data recording forms on request.
The United States Brewers Association opened its 49th annual convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. Trustees declare the prohibition wave has reached its height and that a reaction is beginning, urging a middle ground to regain public confidence in the brewing trade.
Guthele Okla June 3 The state board of arbitration and coveluation proved labor efficiency disputing between contractors and employees in Oksmulkee. The board heard 26 witnesses in Oluulawe and awarded 21 7/8 cents per unakilied labor and 45 cents per hour for team and driver, with contractors’ contracts allowing 25 1/4 and 9 1/2 cents later accepted. G L Daugherty signed the report as chairman with all members concurring.
In Washington a heated Senate exchange arose over Aldrich and Stone regarding a Berlin telegram accusing the German government of offense at Aldrich’s remarks. Stone questioned interference by a foreign power and Aldrich defended his stance, accusing Stone of acting with German representatives.
Receipts of quarantine cattle last week were moderate at 200 car loads and the market closed 10 to 16 higher than the prior week. Today shows 210 car loads, market 10 lower. Cattle from Texas Louisiana Oklahoma and Arkansas, mixed quality. Steers 6.40 to 4.25, cows 5.75 to 4.80, calves 6.75 top. Hog run today 11,000 head, hogs five higher, top 7.25, bulk 6.85 to 7.40. May hogs show 56,900 fewer than last year, June movement expected. Sheep and lambs up 50-75 cents, goats 25-50 cents higher. Notice includes real estate sales notices and commencement items.
Guthrie Leader argues against advertising by a businessman who avoids it for moral, financial, or strategic reasons. He links restraint in promotion to failures in cooking, budgeting, and self‑worth, concluding only advertisers seek value in cheap spaces, while abstainers risk ruin.
A prisoner in McAlester escaped into the yard yesterday and stole a hog from the penitentiary grounds. Prison dogs tracked him to his home where the meat was recovered. Guards punished him and he was taken away by officials.
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