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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1910
Page
4
Vinita Oklahoma notices announce numerous candidates for Craig County offices including County Attorney Sheriff County Judge Clerk Superintendent and Commissioner. The items reflect the 1910 Democratic primary scene with names like Patten Frear Stutsman Parks Nix Coyne and Shelton among others.
James S. Davenport from Vinita Oklahoma declares for the Third Congressional District in the Oklahoma State Second Congress race. He pledges strong law and order, asks Republican support, and seeks votes at the August 2, 1910 primary. Ned Hoskins also notes intent to run for sheriff, promising bond enforcement and diligent horse work.
Federal Judges Ralph B Campbell and John M Cottera upheld a challenge by railroads to county tax collections for 1908 and 1909. The railroads argued the state board of equalization had assessed railroads at their factual value while other property was at two thirds. The decision highlights a contested method and indicates a firm interpretation of the tax law governing the dispute.
State board taxed railroads unequally versus other property, court ruling 83 percent payment within forty days. State ad valorem levy for 1908 1909 deemed partially invalid. revenue act lacked authority for full 1908 estimate. Muskogee Times Democrat notes rampant bootlegging violations with scant punishment per Shan ee Herald commentary.
The article reports President Taft may keep rolls closed during his term, thwarting McGuire’s push to enroll freedmen. It also covers McMurray contracts urged by Carter, Gore and others, threatening at least $3 million in fees and affecting Chickasaw and Choctaw nations. Governor McCurtain, the Choctaw council, and others oppose. Hughes named to Supreme Court vacancy. Bryan comments. Lodge dodges tariff debate as Republicans face Democrats over costs of living.
Associated Press Albany May 4 following a conference with Governor Hughes Senator Newcom won removal of his amendment from yesterday to the Agnew Perkins national bookmaking bill and the measure passed the senate.
Kansas City Stock Yards notes a softening trend with prices down 20 to 35 cents on most cattle, feeders steady to firm, calves fluctuating, and a larger run of 10 000 head. Steers 5 to 15 lower, hogs 10 to 20 lower, sheep and lambs down 15 to 30 cents. railroad washouts hinder arrivals. Evangelistic meetings report large attendance and spiritually uplifting prayer services.
report to the Senate by the Bureau of Labor notes 2322 men at Bethlehem Steel Works in South Bethlehem pa worked twelve hours daily seven days a week. many earned only twelve and a half cents per hour while a large portion had twelve hour days for six days a week. skilled workers averaged about ten and a half hours daily for six days and some were paid on a bonus system. workers say overtime and Sunday work burden them and fear a universal 1 hour day and five day week.
In Opton May 6 to 8 H Claycomb former lieutenant governor was rebuked by deacons of the First Baptist church for siding with the wets in the local option campaign and refused to appear for a trial. The pastor Rev H A Smoot is accused of bias and has denounced Claycomb from the pulpit. Claycomb traveled to Pittsburgh Kansas during the campaign and bought liquor shown as evidence of prohibitionist opposition.
London May 5 Commander Robert B Peary presented the Royal Geographical Society with a North Pole sled named Beaumont in honor of Admiral Sir Lewis Beaumont a member of the British Arctic expedition of 1875 6 The gift highlights Pearys polar achievements and ties to British exploration history.
Guardian of Sabra E. Beck minor offers private sale of Lot 4 and 8 1 2 of SW 14 Section 18 Township 24 North Range 21 East Craig County Oklahoma to highest cash bidder. Bids must be written with one third by certified check. sale subject to County Court confirmation and dated May 2 1919.
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