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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
4
A Murky mix of Oklahoma editorialism discusses graft accusations, Wilson reform ideas, bank guaranty plans, and civic promises. Multiple quotes hint at political tension, municipal reform, and community efforts in Vinita and Tulsa papers, with focus on banks, tariffs, and the commission government.
Opinion on newspapers using space as a public good. The piece argues that papers contribute beyond advertising by supporting social, religious, educational, and charitable organizations, and that space is a key asset. It notes newspapers also fund printing wages and related costs in the community.
May 23 Oklahoma City lawmakers expect Governor Cruce will call a special session in fall or winter if Congress passes an apportionment bill. Letters from Congress suggest Senate may pass a bill different from the House version, prompting possible increases in the Oklahoma House and debates on how to elect any extra members. Republicans prefer minimal growth. other concerns include the capital removal controversy and potential state capitol changes.
A. K. Walker charged with robbing the Grand Opera house tax office last December overpowered a guard at the county jail while removing Wishes from his cell and fled early Monday. A guard fired five times at him as he ran through the jail front door but Walker was unhurt.
Vinita good roads boosters reported a rousing meeting at Welch yesterday that organized a new club with about 200 members. A similar club will be organized in Bluejacket next Tuesday.
Oklahoma City May 23 United States Judge Cotteral ruled the state constitutional grandfather clause conflicts with the fifteenth amendment. He overruled demurrers to indictments charging four western Oklahoma election cases with conspiracy to injure negro voters rights. Judge Campbell in Muskogee quashed fourteen indictments in eastern Oklahoma on section 20 grounds.
Miss Lucy Haskell daughter of ex Governor Venason married yesterday in Muskogee to Prentice D Hill of San Antonio Texas. The groom belongs to a wealthy family and the couple left for San Antonio their future home.
A Vinita veterans and ladies committee vote to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day May 30 with church and courthouse flowers, a 10:15 am flag presentation by Boy Scouts, a cemetery procession, and an 11 am program led by Mayor J. C. Starr. Citizens are urged to attend and help decorate graves.
A telegram from Alfred Robles Dominguez to Francisco I. Madero Jr. confirms the resignation of Vice President Corrall, signaling the move to advance Diaz's own resignation in the next day or two. Diaz’s stepping down prompts the party to depart for Mexico City immediately. In Juarez the situation remains peaceful.
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