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The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1908

Page

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Bryan Satisfied With Nebraska Victory and Friends

In Lincoln on November 5 W. J. Bryan expressed pleasure at Nebraska's results and the election of many of his political allies. A Lincoln delegation of about a hundred visited Fairview to pledge support. Bryan said he remained hopeful about influencing reforms and that public service is not required to hold office. He attended a teachers association banquet as guest of honor and plans to rest at home after his campaign.

Lincoln, Neb W. J. Bryan Nebraska Lincoln Bryan Mr. Bryan Mr.Bryan Whne Teachers’ Association

Roosevelt 10 Be Sued in Missouri

Governor Haskell, in Muskogee Oklahoma, declares he will sue Theodore Roosevelt in Missouri, alleging false statements about him. He calls Roosevelt’s public remarks dishonorable and says he will seek action once Roosevelt becomes a private citizen to uphold community morals.

Roosevelt Missouri Muskogee Okla Charles N. Haskell

Two Men Shot and Killed at Ardmore

Ardmore Okla Nov 3 E B Cook constable from Mulkey and J A Simes former were shot and killed by John Braeiel at Ardmore today James Bill a companion of the dead was seriously wounded The four quarreled after indulging in drinking.

Associated Press Ardmore Okla E. B. Cook Mulkey J. A. Simes John [Braeiel James Bill Juts Ert

New Oil Refinery Opens on Kansas-Oklahoma Line

A large oil refinery was located Saturday on the Kansas side of the line between South Coffeyville Oklahoma and Coffeyville Kansas. It will employ fifty people and stands on the streetcar line linking the two towns.

South Coffeyville Okla Kansas Oklahoma Coffeyville

Collision on Potomac kills Alexandria merchant

An early morning collision in the Potomac between the steamer City of Washington and the ferryboat Lackawanna, enroute from Washington to Alexandria, killed Samuel Belanken, 40, a merchant of Alexandria. Officials cite signal confusion and low water as factors in the accident.

Samuel Belanken Washington Associated Press Washington, D. C Potomac River City of Washington

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Louis Clinkscales of Vinita commits suicide at noon. A 25 year old Harvard educated lawyer, son of Dr A M Clinkscales, had been ill and despondent over health. He practiced law with Congressman Davenport, served as secretary to Craig county Democratic committee, and leaves a father, two brothers, and many relatives. Funeral at 3:30 tomorrow at family residence.

Louis D. Clinkseales Vinita Columbia University Young Clinkscales Louis Clinkscales A. M. Clinkscales

Hanford's Work Artistic to an Unusual Degree

Richmond Journal notes Mr. Hanford performer in dual roles Leontes and Autolycus in Sleilila production at the Auditorium on November 17. Praises his versatility as tragedian and comedian and highlights Miss Marie Droland in rustic clown and John M. Kline as Polixenes.

Mr. Hanford Leontes Sleilila Autolycus Marie Droland John M. Kline Polixenes Richmond Auditorium

Taft Wins Presidency and Sherman as Vice President

Associated Press reports Taft of Ohio wins the presidency with 298 to 336 electoral votes and Sherman as running mate. Bryan suffers a third White House defeat as Republicans gain in many states and aim to control Congress and state legislatures.

Associated Press New York N.Y William Howard Taft Ohio United States James Schoolcraft Sherman Republic William Jennings Bryan Nebraska White House Taft Hitchcock Roosevelt Congress Topeka Kans Henderson Martin Democratic State Committee Bryan Dalley Republican Committee St. Lewis Missouri St. Louis Hadley Stone Folk

Aged Missourian Kills Slayer of His Son

Chafee Missouri November 4 Major Henry Burnett aged 60 shot and killed A B Chaney a saloon keeper on the main street square Chaney killed Burnett s son September 1 and was under indictment Burnett who lives at Osceola was arrested

Chafee Henry Burnett A.B. Chaney Siore Chaney Burnett Osceola Wie

No New Light On Result In Third District Race

The election of the congressman in the third district remains disputed by both parties. With Wagoner leading Creager, Davenport’s defeat is conceded though the final outcome is unclear. Many counties have not yet reported complete returns, leaving Davenport a possible chance.

Wagoner Wagoners Creager Davenport

Bryan Statement Reflects Democratic Principles

W J Bryan issued a five hundred word note thanking friends for support and saying the Democratic platform principles will commend themselves to the American people despite his election defeat. He adds that defeat relieves burdens of office and offers chance for future public service.

Associated Press Lincoln Neb W. J. Bryan Teouki oMee

Dr Charles McClellan Ross Killed by Live Wire at Tablequah

Dr Charles McClellan Ross was fatally struck by a live wire while hunting with his two dogs in a Tablequah pasture. Wm P Thompson, his brother-in-law by marriage, learned of the death after a search party found the body and two dogs late last night. Ross, a known visitor in Vinita, left behind many friends who mourn his loss.

Wm. P. Thompson Charles McClellan Ross Ross Dr. Ross Vinita

Commissioner Smock To Tender Resignation In Oklahoma

Guthrie Oklahoma November 4 State Bank Commissioner Herbert Smock will resign his office around December first or January first He will accept the presidency of an Oklahoma banking trust company Mr Smock appointed territorial bank commissioner by Governor Frantz and re appointed by Governor Hassell resigns voluntarily No successor named but L D Marr member of the school land board may be offered the post

Guthrie Oklo Herbert Smock Oklahoma Banking Trust Company Mer. Smock Territorial Bank Frantz Haskell L D. Marr School Land Board

Wagoner County Election Vote Invalidated Countywide

Wagoner Oklahoma November 5 election officials discard votes in all but one precinct due to irregularities. Total county tally shows Creager ahead of Davenport by about 800 votes, while the sole valid precinct records Davenport leading by 16.

Wagoner, Oklo Wagoner County Creager Davenport

Roosevelt and Bryan prospects in Senate race

Washington reports Roosevelt and William J. Bryan may clash for a U S Senate seat. Roosevelt weighs future politics after his term, eyeing Er Dod Platt’s seat and Elihu Root as options. Nebraska’s newly elected Democratic Legislature complicates Bryan’s possible run, with Bryan reportedly opposing a move to elect him and seeking to honor Nebraska Democrats before action.

Washington Roosevelt Willian J. Bryan United States Senate Senate Taft Platt Elihu Root Depew Nebraska Bryan Elmer J. Burkett Brvan Theodore Roosevelt William J. Bryan Lincoln Neb

Second Squadron Cails From Amoy

Amoy China November 5 the second squadron of the American battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Emory left Amoy to join the first Atlantic squadron under Admiral Sperry at Olongapo seven hundred miles away. They will reach there November 8. The exit was marked by a lavish reception costing over a million dollars with gifts from the Chinese government. The battleship Georgia flagship will depart Hong Kong with Admiral Emory aboard a liner for home and then proceed to Olongapo.

Associated Press Amoy China Emory Sperry Olongape Georgia Hong Kong

Mother and Son Found Dead in Hotel Room

New York November 4. Mrs F Vertani and her son J Nelson a Wall Street broker were found dead in an apartment hotel on upper Broadway. The mother was shot in the head and body in her room while the son was suffocated by gas in the bathroom whose door was locked. The authorities believe the son killed his mother then took his own life.

Associated Press New York F. Vertani J. Nelson Wall Street Upper Broadway

Fire devastates Savannah village in New York region

Associated Press reports a large fire in Savannah New York destroying twenty two business buildings in the village, situated twenty miles west of Syracuse. The loss is estimated at about 150000 dollars.

New York Suracuse N.Y Savannah Here Lews

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Nebragka Louis Clinksgales Hanford Maryland Nev Senmar Long J.D. Bristow Salina Madmen R. Smith Baltimore Puller Maryviand Chicago House of Representatives McKinley Kerens Stove Greater Lancaster Handley Kansas City Kennish Madley Cincinnati Nicholas Longworth W. R. Stubbs Lawrenc Star H. P. Farrelly U. S Kas Chester J. Long C. M. Ross Tablequah Smogk Roosevelt and Cails
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