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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1910
Page
6
Vinita pages carry a brisk blend of political opinion and local weather, urging tree planting, preparing for Easter, and noting tax talk. The column references Oklahoma Republicans, Joe Cannon, and statewide politics, while reporting on Chieftain’s coverage of Vinita Electric Light and power company plans and a 21 year franchise vote. The piece links civic duties to infrastructure cost sharing and public notices.
The piece warns that railroads cash in on the federal injunction against the corporation commission by issuing receipts for three cent base fare. It argues higher passenger fares now reduce freight costs and urges savin g receipts, claiming they may be redeemed for cash if the injunction is dissolved in final court rulings.
Guthrie Oklahoma March 24 a representative of the American Red Cross Dr B J Shields will give lectures and demonstrations on first aid to injured workers in Oklahoma coal mining fields. Major Charles Lynch heads a new firet aid department with a advisory board including John Hayes Hammon John Mitchell Dr J A Holmes Carl Skolz and W C Brown. Lectures will be held at Alderson Kerbs Dow Hartshorne Adamson North McAlester Pittsburg Wilburton Lehigh Conlgate Henryetta MacQueen and other towns between March 19 and April M L M Jones of the United States geological survey will demonstrate the draeger helmet and rescue apparatus at training stations under construction at McAlester. Each session covers stopping bleeding fractures artificial respiration and humane transport of injured men.
Local notes recount two runaway incidents at the mill with one rider injured by a post. Also reports visits by P Jones and Thad Parks, hotel plans by Sam Parka, a preacher will speak at M B church, and a March farmers meeting to gauge cotton turnout. Rain, arrests for drunkenness, and a buggy drowning incident near Big Cabin are noted.
The Auditorium moves into spring and summer with daily changing programs. A contract secures the Mime tour line, and Mise Hattie Haymes will sing illustrated songs. Mini Leva Spalding will provide piano music for each show.
The Chieftain urges all town shops to decorate tomorrow and Saturday in honor of visiting teachers arriving for the Northeastern Oklahoma Teachers' association convention.
Notice warns that anyone caught hunting or faking on Hall farm faces heavy fines.
A Washington summary critiques the House struggle over control between Democrats and Insurgents, calling Cannon an enemy of progress and labor. It notes Oklahoma Republicans backing Cannon, Flynn's controversial stance, and Senator Gore’s successful Corn Club push to make Oklahoma a leading corn producer, urging farmers to focus on meat production rather to selling corn.
Market shows higher cattle demand with prices 55 to 60 cents up for steers and 4 to 35 cents higher for butcher stockers and feeders. Monday run 12,000 head, overall taut bullish tone though bear activity noted at times. Prices cited for steers 6.50 to 7.85, fancy cows up to 7.00, bulls 4.75 to 6.25, and sheep lambs firm with lambs at 10.25.
Washington fears the Pinchot departure aboard the President Grant to meet ex-President Roosevelt abroad signals renewed influence on the Ballinger Pinchot controversy. Pinchot sails with claims of a needed vacation while aides report a possible Roosevelt meeting, with dates into April and May in Europe. The episode follows his ouster as chief forester and ongoing congressional scrutiny, drawing comment from Shipp and other associates in Washington.
In Washington D C on March 23 Representative Shackleford of Missouri launched a fiery attack during pension bill discussions. He declared he aimed at Cannon and, by extension, republicanism, urging that principles of free government be fought for. He claimed Cannon blocked a militia pension measure for Civil War Union participants.
Associated Press report from Lusor Upper Egypt dated March 23 notes Col Roosevelt declined to comment on whether he summoned Pinchot to meet in Europe. The brief dispatch emphasizes refusal to discuss political matters.
The Oklahoma Geological Survey will test clays and shales from across the state at its Pittsburg Pennsylvania plant starting around May 1. Many samples are needed. results will be published in a bulletin with wide circulation. Send samples with freight paid to Pittsburg. Contact L. Snider, chemist, Norman Oklahoma, for collection and shipping directions.
Opening game scheduled for Sunday features Vinita hosting Frise of Loula with Frisco as rival. Oswego’s Lyon will umpire for Vinita and M Raines will handle the bases. Clean, fast team play expected. worth the admission as Vinita aims for a strong start.
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