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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
2
The Weekly Chieftain notes Democrats and Republicans both fielding full tickets for Vinita Oklahoma as city issues divide residents. It highlights school board nonpartisanship, debates on street paving and sewers, and the contrast between forward progress and opposition from some citizens. The piece mentions Mayor candidates Levis and Rogers, a state race link, and the governor’s marriage anniversary event.
A Kansas City report describes a proposed rate cut by a Missouri Texas line to lure Oklahoma City merchants, risking shifts in shipment routes and prompting unions to threaten a boycott. The piece contrasts boycotts by labor groups with manufacturer resistance to rail bribery and considers city shipping patterns and market control.
The history of prohibition shows the movement dominated by impractical men. Oklahoma faced failed enforcement of a statewide bill, with advocates insisting on strict measures while critics blamed weak leadership and venal officers. The piece urges voters to apply common sense as prohibition debates continue.
Washington march 1 The tariff bill prompts broad Senate debate with resistance to timber cuts from Maine and Pacific coast states while Minnesota and Dakota push for free lumber An inheritance tax amendment and an income tax option draw consideration Free coal gains support but iron and steel cuts face opposition Curtin notes a Kansas plan for hides duty and tanner protection The bill is read in the House and a general debate is scheduled for Monday by Payne
Revival of railroads in Oklahoma gains momentum as legislation loosens restrictions and new lines are planned. Projects include the Kingfisher Colorado & Gulf from Oklahoma City to Guymen, Mountain Valley & Plains toward Arnett, and Colorado Texas & Mexico resuming work after a trust-failure pause. Canadian-financed Oklahoma & Golden City aims Golden City to Pawhuska, with other lines eyed toward Shawnee and Muskogee. Leaders include Morris R. Locke, B. C. Mason, H. Irwin, and regional promoters.
State school land department to begin selling 1 022 623 acres of school and public building lands under a new act. Ads in three state agricultural journals and a county newspaper, plus a land pamphlet, will describe land locations and improvements. Warrant funding replaces bonds, with 5 percent interest, as the sale aims to raise ready money for new institutions.
A Pittsburg grand jury investigation of municipal corruption leads to indictments against Dadak C. Byers millionaire manufacturers G A Dibbin vice president of the Columbus National Bank of Pittsburg Henry L Halger a saloon keeper councilmen John F Klein W H Webber and Charles Stewart for attempted bribery and solicitation of bribes further developments expected by the grand jury.
Kansas City merchants plan to lift the embargo on the Missouri Kansas & Texas line next week due to alleged misrepresentation of KC attitude toward the railroad and pressure from competing traders. A fight before the Interstate Commerce Commission for extending the reduced rate to Kansas City is expected, says Columbus Mallet, vice president of the M K T.
A seven story Fifth Avenue apartment building was destroyed by fire in New York injuring about a dozen and leaving around a hundred residents narrowly escaping death. People perched on window ledges faced danger as five men arrived to assist before the fire was controlled.
A likely Vinita high price was paid this afternoon by Morris F Koleht and Dr A M Clinkscales for fifty feet on the southwest corner of Wilson street and Canadian avenue. The price was 38000 and a modern four story hotel will likely be built this summer.
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