This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1909
Page
4
Camden era market notes and civic growth mix with Oklahoma politics as Vinita sees a housing surge and arrival of new residents. Discussions center on bank concerns, Republican leadership, and a push to reorganize the Relief Union while Taft era debates color local sentiment.
A garbled column recalls a July fire at Mastside opera house with $2000 insured loss, insurance delays, and calls for reform. It notes political talk in Missouri and Oklahoma City about marriage elopements, railroads, and relief efforts, plus local editorial contention in Vinita and Craig county.
The piece discusses potential Democratic presidential nominees including Judson Harmon and Bryan Harmon and argues for a candidate who could unite the party, win over reformers, and attract anti-Republican insurgents. It mentions Joe Folk of Missouri and Tom Johnson as prominent Democrats, noting Missouri’s bloc and the need to avoid Harmon or Prahl-Oklahoma selections to prevent defeat.
An early discussion on the cent as universal currency contrasts with growing demand for coinage across continents. The Lincoln center’s appearance is noted as a novel addition in Utte college, seen as an experimental design with a proposed 150,000 in funds not aimed at immediate needs.
The passage describes 18th century cents, noting the 1702 Liberty cent with its legend Liberty Parent of Science and Industry, the 1703 chain cent with fifteen links, and the 1799 cent prized by collectors for rarity. It mentions a Salem firm selling thousands of pieces punched with holes for necks of natives in Africa, hanging as ornaments.
Judge Preston B. Davis of Vinita Okla writes of autumn’s beauty and intimate affection for a beloved partner. The poem celebrates dry brown landscapes, rustling leaves, and moonlit nights as the season’s haunting appeal grows stronger than sea songs. Dated November 5 1901.
Guthrie Oklahoma November 2 Republican papers and Democrats publish a heated discussion centered on President Tafts swing through the west. An Altus Times editorial defends the Oklahoma constitution and rail regulation, while warning insurgents and noting Cannon McGuire Mor and the national Republican machinery ready to back or oppose candidates as part of a major campaign push.
Senator Nelson W. Aldrich, leader of the national monetary commission, will tour Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Detroit this week. He will discuss the commission’s work and is not expected to address a central bank recommendation.
Jacksons readers awaited election results as twenty militia men camped near Crockettaville to guard ballots. A fire last night destroyed the home of the precinct ballot keeper, consuming ballots for Judge Adams the Republican and D B Redwine the Democrat in Crockettsville.
The secretary of state lists new charters on Monday for six firms including The Galbraith Drilling Company in Muskogee with $10,000 capital and The Muskogee Crushed Stone Company at $15,000. Others are M.T. Wright Company in Garvin with $20,000, Citizens State Bank of Marble City at $10,000, Reenforced Concrete Construction Company in St. Louis at $15,000, and Ft Towson Ice Company in Ft Towson with $8,000.
Fire destroyed the Southwestern Cement Plaster company plant at Okeene, the state’s largest cement facility except for the power house. Loss expected near $100,000 with about $12,000 insured. Rebuilding plans are underway immediately.
The Oklahoma pioneer and former pure foods inspector, a prominent Democratic organizer, wed his bride yesterday afternoon in the Norwood Hotel parlors at Shawnee. The groom, known as a widely connected figure in state politics, married Miss Hattle Smith of Booneville Missouri, a schoolmate from years past.
Prof Gould of Oklahoma State University will visit Vinita Saturday to lecture on the Mineral Resources of Oklahoma. The session, hosted by Vinita High School, will charge a small admission to cover expenses. Gould is regarded as deeply informed on the state's mineral resources. Further announcements will note the venue.
A requisition sought for Howard Throckmorton linked forgery charges, while A B McKennon was named assistant attorney general for prosecuting Hughes county grand jury accusations against W P Langston. W Sinoe bonded $25,000 as state agency superintendent. report on transactions expected in four to five days. Pryor Creek residents petitioned to limit M K T railroad trains. two stops requested. Ft Gibson business league and Pioneer Telephone reached an agreement to upgrade the telephone system and board.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.