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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1909
Page
6
William J. Bryan urges Democratic voters to nominate platform adherents in every congressional district. He argues for tariff reform as the central issue, says candidates must state positions openly, and urges protection of the silent majority against the policy preferences of a vocal minority.
A Republican Oklahoma City paper argues the state guaranty fund and banking board protected depositors during a crisis at Columbia Tank and Trust. It credits the guaranty law and officials with averting financial collapse, praising prosperity and condemning critics as the Devil's rhetoric.
The article reports Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries agreeing to a finish fight with 40 to 45 rounds, a $10,000 stake plus 60 percent of purses, and a $5,000 to $20,000 dispute. The signing took place at the Motel Albany with managers present and a club-appointed referee to be chosen.
Senate leader Owen of Oklahoma, guest at the Brady hotel, says Taft was misquoted on Oklahoma. He praises Taft as kind and just, declines to attack the president, and discusses the state constitution, bank guarantees, and deposit protection with the Tulsa Democrat reporter.
Report notes tension over whether Nevada or California would win and the scheduling of a public match. After lengthy talks, a date not later than July 6, 1810 was set, with training time and crowd considerations discussed. Champagne was served as the contract was typed and signed at 5:40 PM.
The Oklahoma document notes the Kennedy Mercantile Company of Enid foreclosed and shut down Helena light plant and franchise, prompting a question before the Corporation Commission. A telephone hearing was postponed to January 1st as exchanges prepare schedules and valuations. The Southwest School Monthly announces a forthcoming publication edited by John W. A. Wilkinson and regional editors. Plans for a Durant normal school building are under state review with bids pending.
Nine lives were lost in a fire that destroyed the Citizens' bank here early today at Johnaberg Vi Get. The blaze caused extensive damage and authorities are investigating the cause as the community mourns the victims.
Associated Press report from Kansas City details another sensational development in the Jim McMahon case. Sheriff Becker says McMahon provided information implicating two more individuals in the triple murder. Patrick McMahon remains in custody as investigators pursue the new leads despite threats of violence.
Associated Sons reports in Kansas City that Thaddius Wilson a Garnett Kansas school teacher was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of using the mail to defraud in a scheme involving a letter to T A Long lumber dealer demanding $1000. He was remanded to jail in default of bond.
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