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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1910
Page
4
The Vinita Chieftain surveys local government issues, criticizes the current administration, and weighs political alignments. It urges voter registration, discusses the governor race, party divisions, and public franchise questions for the electric light company, stressing cautious civic action and informed decisions.
A jumbled local page discusses candidates for Oklahoma governor, Vinita’s need for a modern hotel, and Craig county’s town pride. It mentions Helen Moorehouse and Ellen Flunderbark visiting Centralia and notes spring cleaning and planting guidance. Governor vetoes Taylor election bill draw comment.
The Claremore Progress rebukes Mr B Creager member for Oklahoma's Third District for blaming Oklahoma in Republican politics. The paper questions his prosperity since leaving Ohio and urges him to return if Oklahoma is so undeserving, noting available locals ready to represent Oklahoma without belittling the state.
The 1907 special annual report on the 168 largest cities shows bathing beaches rising from 44 to 58 and pools from 56 to 61 between 1905 and 1907. Attendance climbed to 29,204,000 from 19,158,662, led by New York City, with Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, and Milwaukee close behind. New York has the largest zoological park acreage, while Washington and Atlanta follow. Playgrounds exist in 76 of 158 cities, with 1906 to 1907 funding growing to 741,912. New York accounts for over a third of playground funding.
Guthrie Oklahoma March 9 The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe filed for mal notice with the corporation commission to put the three cent passenger fare into effect March 16. The action follows Judge Mook’s St Louis ruling and appeals by rail lines Rock Island and Priscial [sic] Toads. State authorities plan a higher court fight for two cent fares with $70,000 sought in legislature. Senator Batey Texas has been enlisted to aid Oklahoma’s case.
The contractor for the Harvey eating house, planned east of the Frinco passenger station, staked off the building site today. No materials have arrived yet, but construction expected to start in a few days.
Guthrie Okla Mar 8 Governor Haskell vetoed senate bill 61 prescribing the procedure for submitting and voting on amendments to the constitution. He lists five objections including ballot title drafting by the party proposing the amendment and AG defense of the title, election board control of ballot placement, limited capitalization and lack of separation, publication duties for filing petitions, and restricting campaign education materials. He argues this would shift legislative power to the board and remove voter clarity and executive duties.
Judge Brown, presiding in state district court sessions, granted a divorce from Debert Bridges to Mollie Bridges this week. The defense had no counsel and did not contest the decree as motions and divorce hearings filled the session.
Dr Hyde charged with murder and attempted murder in the Snape case was released from county jail after furnishing bond of 100000 dollars. His attorney arranged for the physician to be in court April 11, the date set yesterday for the trial.
A 22 year old unidentified woman was found floating in the Hannibal Water Company reservoir. A man's cap and a beer bottle were found near the body. Coroner Thomas O'Donnell will hold an inquest this afternoon.
Washington March 6 The post office bill authorizing 241000000 dollars for postal services was passed by the House today. Associated Press report from Washington.
Former national billiard champion Jacob Schaefer died in Denver Colorado today from tuber culosia as reported by Associated Prosa.
Ardmore Oklahoma March 8 Joseph F Robinson a capitalist and pioneer Oklahoman died suddenly at his home today The death ends a long career in early territory development and business leadership with local influence and regional ties.
Guthrie Oklahoma lawmakers report a 24 to to vote killed Senator Williaman’s bill for the state superintendent of public instruction. Debate charged the move aimed to unseat Rev Cameron. House bills on oil inspection fees and auto regulations were postponed or killed amid claims of overreach and constitutional violation. House then debated a governor’s contingency fund reimbursement and an auditing inquiry, with strong, partisan dispute over financial oversight and proposed land purchases for the Dream City project.
The Oklahoma Labor Unit praised Judge J B A Robertson of Chandler for his Tulsa address dated February 10. It published in full the portion opposing repeal of section 9 of article 9, stating Robertson aligns with organized labor and would rally labor behind him.
The 1907 U S Census Bureau report details police protection across 158 cities over 30 000 population, showing per 10 000 inhabitants and per 100 miles of improved streets. Atlantic City Washington St Louis and New York top protection. Patrolmen pay varies by city size with San Francisco New York highest and several smaller cities lowest.
The Hebrew Literary Institute in Chicago was destroyed by fire today. The building, formerly a Sacred Heart convent, was valued at about 110000 dollars.
Associated Press report from Lexington Kentucky describes a fatal pistol duel after a ham dispute. Allen Bilis and Alvy Laustian, both twenty one, exchanged shots today. Bilis died from his wounds while Alvy was seriously wounded and taken into custody.
Bishop Brooke of the Oklahoma diocese purchased a residence on the Baxt Boulevard at Norman to be fitted as a dormitory for girls attending the state university. The home will be used to provide a suitable house for young ladies with moral and religious guidance and supervision by a competent matron.
The Birmingham set sail from Norfolk early today to recover a life boat from the missing Eugene. Reports say the craft was located near Metomkin Inlet on the upper Virginia coast, per wire service dispatches.
G C Mabray and thirteen associates faced U S court in Council Bluffs Iowa on March 3 and pleaded not guilty to indictments alleging wholesale dwindling.
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