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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1908

Page

2

Stringent Pure Food Law Faces Charter Framing Debate

The report outlines heated discussions on a stringent pure food law and a bill targeting framing city charters. It notes motions, appropriations for education, and remarks by Speaker Murray and Governor Haskell. Senators and representatives push for or against measures affecting counties, institutes, and rural mail routes amid party votes and local observances. Presidental, gubernatorial figures and multiple Oklahoma cities are mentioned in the legislative churn.

Hryan Asine McCails Murray Tuskegee Institute Mirray Biddle House Brune Spagna Mathey Stewart Haskell Senate Otlahuena City Guthrie Norman Durant Ardmore Chickasha McAlester Tulme Enid Muskogee

Await The Textbook Bill Reappears In Guthrie Politics

In Guthrie the Thirty-text men seek governor approval as the textbook bill nears law. The governor is expected to reappoint members of the state textbook commission. Milne Lasater of Paul is named as a member. A separate report notes Himeeit accident details as Cashion resident Ryne Kreehber’s shotgun discharged, injuring him in the shoulder.

Milne Lasater Paul Cashion Ryne Kreehber Herron

May select locations for public buildings map

Chishoma public buildings plan selects sites to mapert Guthrie despite Governor Haskell indicating no state institution may be located.

Chishoma Public Buildings Legetsnare Guthrie Haskell

Oklahoma Supreme Court Thinks Not Guilty Conviction Stands

Guthrie dispatch reports the Oklahoma Supreme Court reviewing the case of Goreme Hain who was convicted of the murder of Mrs Mary Cuppy in Shawnee. Justices state irregularities may exist but the court cannot alter the judgment, signaling potential further appeal options.

Oklahoma Supremes Court Guthrie Goreme Hain Jokmeen Mary Cuppy Sear Justine Dune

Woman Burned to Death in Yard Fire Tragedy

Mrs. Groan died after her clothes and hair ignited while she was in a yard. Fire officials or witnesses reported the blaze began during a moment of alarm as onlookers saw smoke and flames. The incident occurred in Kingfisher, with limited details on how the clothing caught fire.

Mrs. Groan Mra Sloan

Dispensaries Self Sustaining Guthrie Policy Adopts Liquor System

Guthrie officials adopt a self sustaining liquor policy aimed at selling liquor captured in the water system to fund operations. The plan envisions revenue from liquor meeting standard quality through state agencies, with profits used to cover expenditures and deter illicit liquor shops. If enforcement reduces illegal trade, the program should require little to no public funding.

Guthrie Eta Tate

Athletic Meet at Austin Breaks Four Records

In Austin, Texas, the Sontecreters Athletic association held a championship where Cutsheta broke four records, led by mile and field events. Oklahoma A&M swept events including 100 and 220 yard dashes, high jump, pole vault, and relays, while Texas saw Callahan win the quarter mile and Ayres top in mile events. University of Oklahoma claimed the high jump and pole vault, as Texas rival Ayres faltered after each race. Lang of Tellah served as president of the association, planning to hold the next meet in Dallas.

Austin Tex Lenvn Sontecreters Cutsheta Hrinke Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College Tank Bret Tellah Dallas

City Officials Face Special Grand Jury Probe

Fragmentary notes accuse Mayor Stephenaem and Water Commissioner Crooks of using office to favor private interests through city warrants. Former council member Kill allegedly pressured private employment in the water works. A meeting findings and the executive report are referenced with no clear indictments.

Maremmen Agaree Stephenaem Crooks Ageinng W Kill Ger Caened Trv Fantom

Appropriations Bill Signed and Vetoes Issued by Governor

Governor Tasweil signed the general appropriation, vetoed many items, and referred major decisions to a separate bill. The act grants the governor power to transfer funds, adjusts annual appropriations to court, insurance, and district programs, and totals around 6.28 to 20 million in the original outlay.

Guthtir Tasweil Fabrday Minnor Dave Cevard Ehh Epreme

Attempts Murder by Poison and Fire Amid Domestic Tragedy

A man and wife quarrel led to a violent attack with carbolic acid and a failed arson attempt. The husband, Forbes, supposedly tried to force the poison and self harm, while the wife survived after a struggle that burned her face and neck. Recovery remains doubtful as authorities review the case.

Hermay Forbes Rends Portes Grand Gary

Patreiman Charged With Second Degree Murder in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City reports Patreiman Metver arrested on charge of second degree murder after a confrontation during an attempted arrest of Clifton Martno Creek freedsman. An officer shot and wounded Metver during the incident, with Metver later dying.

Patreiman Oklahoma City Clifton Martno Creek Angro

Young at Seventy Ten Years Washington

Speaker Joseph G. Cannon was 72 years old Friday. The fragmentary text recalls his remark about aging and memory, noting no concern about getting older and referencing his matel day.

Washington Joseph G. Cannon Congraman

Prisoners batter door to reach tower room in jail incident

Sixteen prisoners at Grady County Jail in Chickasha assaulted the iron door and window to reach a tower area. The escape attempt failed when the wall collapse blocked their progress. Deputy Delty discovered the scene and halted the breakout.

Sisteen Priownere Grady Comunty Chickasha Altvons Withlee

Pittsburg cashier arrested in $1.499 million embezzlement case

Willem Montgomery, cashier of the Allegheny Honeboat, Pittsburg, was arrested on six charges of embezzling 1.499 million from the tank’s fund. He was arraigned and held for the grand jury under a $66,000 bond.

Pittsburg

Court term rules limit online petitions under new schedule

The court announces a May start for its second term and specifies a rule that one organization will not be allowed on an application for hearings. The notice outlines procedural restrictions affecting participation and dates.

Indian school proposal faces congressional review

Washington officials report Secretary Garfield urged Congress to open the reservation school to children of the five civilized tribes. Carter of Ofiabeme proposed changes to department regulations. Carter has taken the matter under advisement with no firm timetable yet.

Gerovia Indiana Washington Garfield

Summer Dress Goods At Special Summer Prices

Our medium priced dress goods for summer are not surpassed in elegance, style, or price. We call special attention to our various weaves from Seto 25¢ the yard, worth in some instances 50 per cent. more.

Seto

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