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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1911
Page
8
A long agricultural report details Oklahoma fruit and crop production, noting gains in apples, pears, peaches, and cherries. It cites acreage, values, and year over year increases, highlighting state efforts to expand nurseries and bearing areas. The article emphasizes strong fruit yields and economic value across 1910 figures.
The results show Democratic gains across several states. In New York Schenectady elected Socialist mayor and majority Socialist county board. New Jersey, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and Ohio report Democratic advances or anticipated majorities. Republican wins appeared in some states, with governor races in Maine and Mississippi showing shifts. overall, the election yields indicate mixed but notable Democratic gains and sectional shifts nationwide.
Lawton experiences disruption as city officers clash with designees of the governing power. Reports allege a power struggle with the mayor and clerk resisting control while police and officials face pressure. Eyewitnesses describe alarm, calls for order, and staffing changes amid tense quorums and formal accusations.
A report notes the appointment of a new pastor at the local Methodist church. The former lead of the Avth Saigon League is mentioned, with background on past roles and the church’s leadership transition.
A misread notice describes Vieira school attendees and Afign school members gathering in Alton tomorrow night to honor a local group. The fragment hints at a ceremonial complement to attendees but details are unclear.
Indian lands belonging to Cherokees Creeks Chickasaws and Seminoles were listed for sale in four counties as a tax action. Chief Justice Turmer’s supersedeas in the Hedin tax case prompted a halt by county officers until the U S Supreme Court rules. Attorneys McSturray and Lastbetter asked for a postponement. officials telegraphed county treasurers to refrain. The matter, long tied to court rulings, could involve hundreds of thousands in taxes and impact county expenses. The state AG expects the US Supreme Court to decide in the land tax dispute. The case has stretched through inferior and state courts since restrictions were removed in 1906.
County commissioners review county office expense accounts and approve bills. They decide to locate a bridge across Little Cabin Creek east of town on the half section line running east from the south part of town, near Dave Witts land and the old Brackett ford. The half section line will extend west to Illinois avenue and into the city.
A garbled OCR style report discusses Democratic Albaquetane and governor races in New Mexico. It mentions party majorities in Knives Melcombish county and Berwew, with Republicans and Democrats contending. The text hints at a tightening Senate balance and possible shifts in statewide contests.
A Vinita Oklahoma manufacturer writes to the Joplin Chamber of Commerce proposing to move Woodcock Manufacturing to Joplin. He lists three reasons for leaving Oklahoma, cites high freight and taxes, and argues the locality offends his partners. The Commercial Club urges Vinita residents to attend a session where the plan may be discussed and possibly added to Joplin’s business directory as a new manufacturing industry. The Woodcock Manufacturing Company produces varied feed and grinding machinery.
At an enthusiastic St John Episcopal church meeting Bishop Theodore Pyne announced Rev Talmage chosen to serve as rector for the mission. Communicants pledged unanimous support and Talmage planned to assume duties soon, with services and morning prayers ahead at St John.
The U S circuit court of appeals upheld a lower court ruling in the Gritts Muskrat case, confirming Congress authority in the too late baby act of April 26 1900. The decision allows reopening of rolls for children born after the rolls closed, with Cherokee nation attorney W W Hastings stating the matter may go to the U S Supreme Court.
The event drew attention with large crowds and high bids, as exhibitors and buyers respond to growing demand. Notable figures including Jelige Jobegh A Gg and Lb. Hoyer attended with other prominent locals. The sale began at noon and promises continued activity tomorrow.
The United States Geological Survey announced Water Supply Papers 285 266 297 and 268 detailing stream flow across the United States The reports cover rivers draining into the Mississippi Missouri Gulf and Rio Grande regions with measurements from 1909 at permanent stations They stress the need to inventory water resources for domestic use navigation irrigation power and flood prevention Copies are available free from the Survey director The notice ends with word that Mrs Mollie Wright sister of B G Chandler is gravely ill at Siloam Springs Arkansas.
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