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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
2
A chaotic letter mix from Vinita Ohio Muskogee and Craig county rails at city campaigns tax policy and reform. It rails against liquor licenses and the cost of enforcement while warning of graft among officials and grand jury actions. Citizens urged vigilance as legal actions loom amid political wrangling.
A corrupt spell of embezzlement by city officials sparks a dramatic confession on alcohol and civic duty. The Guthrie Leader portrays a broad, determined push for temperance and reform across business and transportation sectors, urging a united, forward looking state.
The article discusses compulsory deposit protection in Nebraska and Texas, noting choices between state guaranty systems and individual security. It mentions voluntary schemes in South Dakota and Colorado, and legal opinions from Attorney General Wickersham on national banks insuring deposits, with political implications for Republicans and Democrats.
The piece extols rising wealth and growth in Oklahoma, praising the progressive movement and its impact on property values, banking deposits, city expansion, farm values, and civic improvements. It notes widespread prosperity, rising real estate values, and new institutions, while urging unity and continued advancement.
The piece denounces tariff rhetoric as brigandage and abuse, contrasting phrases used by protection advocates with strong terms such as band of buccaneers and robbery. It condemns open gambling and corrupt devices that mislead voters, urging accountability in Congress and party leaders, mentioning Aldrich and Kansas City Times.
The Philadelphia Rapid Transit strike ends as workers resume at increased pay and a ten hour day. A grievance committee will resolve differences, uniforms will be sold in the open market, and 434 strikebreakers from New York are reported. If city audits show finances allow, further wage gains may follow.
Attorney General West rules state employed instructors must devote full time to public service. Summer teaching roles or outside pay are against policy, unless contract terms allow for such work. The guidance aligns with prior opinions by Assistant AG Henshaw, who noted contract specifics matter for summer formats.
Guthrie, China June 7. The following corporations filed for charters Saturday including Peoples State Bank of Newals with capital 5000, Temple Electric Light Company with capital 5000, Goodwell Oil Company of Muskogee with capital 14000, Wheathiad Grain Company of Tote with capital 14000, Monitor Cemetery Association of Seshrike, and Dacoms Grain Company with capital 60000.
Guardian Spencer Landrum will sell at private sale at the Craig County Court room the undivided interests of minor Gertie M Landrum in NW 12 of Section 2 and NW 14 of NE 14 of NW 1 4 in Township 24 North Range 21 West with sale to be confirmed by the County Court bids in writing to Addison A Brown attorney and must be certified for the bid amount in June 1909
The court orders sale of all or part of the real estate as petitioned, to occur Wednesday the 20th day of June 1909 at ten o'clock AM. A copy of the order must be published for three successive weeks in a Craig County Oklahoma newspaper before the hearing date. Dated June 1, 1999, Theo. D. B. Frear.
Notice published in Vinita Chieftain describes guardian Louis Bean selling real estate of minor Lora Martin by private sale on June 8 1909 in Craig County Oklahoma subject to County Court approval and bids. Also an order for hearing petition to sell Bruce Vann’s real estate sets June 26 1909 at 10 AM for court confirmation.
Guardian for William J McFall will sell at private sale to highest bidder in Oklahoma on June 21 1909 at 10 o clock by cash with court confirmation. Property described as SW SE 14 NW SE 14 and N 12 NE SE 14 Section 25 Township 29 Range 20 East totaling about 80 acres. Bids must be filed with County Judge with one third cash bond. May 4 1909 W Orr Guard Queen By William T Rye Attorney
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