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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
2
In Vinita Oklahoma a column reflects on election outcomes and political tensions, noting the river counties swung against Davenport and predicting Teddy Roosevelt’s rise as a writer. It calls for public improvements, hotel redevelopment, and ambitious city goals, urging voter protection of school lands and civic progress.
The influx of skilled agricultural workers into northern Oklahoma outpaces all prior periods in the Southwest. Vinita is expected to experience substantial growth for several years as new farmers settle, transforming the regional economy and landscape.
Mushogee Phoenix argues Oklahoma should exploit its timber clay minerals and fuel to create local industries. He warns dwindling forests and high costs from importing finished goods drain state funds and urges home production to curb prices and profits by outsiders.
Vinita, county seat of Craig County in Oklahoma, promoting its growth, invites residents to hear the visiting Rev J K Thompson of Muskogee at the Presbyterian church each night this week. Thompson is noted for addressing large business crowds and has studied theology in Edinburgh Scotland.
Opinion piece arguing Bryan’s third loss does not diminish his character and faith in democracy. It asserts that wealth and politics trump idealism, cites historical defeats of Clay Blaine and other figures, and claims fate favors the unexpected in elections in a critique of money power in politics.
A political reflection on William Jennings Bryan as a national figure, praising his personal canvass and eloquence while noting errors and corruption in three major popular movements. It asserts Bryan’s lasting legacy as a ruler of ideas and a symbol of duty, contrasting him with Tilden and Hayes.
The piece argues a broad public preference for the current party over unknown changes, referencing Bryan and Taft and noting a shift toward material interests and present concerns. It critiques evolving values, markets, and education while highlighting indifference to the hereafter and a focus on price lists and crops.
Milton Butler, son of Editor H. M. Butler of Pryor Creek Clipper, is in critical condition at the family home after a Monday night fight in Chouteau. He was cut twelve times with only one wound deemed dangerous. Clay Brown, cashier of Farmers and Merchants Bank at Chouteau, is held on a $3,000 bond for the assault.
Aged parent boasts of limited intellect yet earns daily soup while a family mocks him. The article also notes France's naval opium trial mentions and opium use among sailors as a life problem. It profiles Massasoit descendants Teweeslema and Wootonekanuske seeking recognition of their rights and services from the Wampanoag royal line.
Nahant beaches face a health menace as a large haul of small fish including mackerel hake pollock and herring wash ashore after the appearance of porpoises and whales. Fishermen work to collect the catch but many are left behind as tides recede, residents say the whales recently invaded local waters.
John G. Fisher recalls a method used at Rockport track to unfairly slow a horse’s early race marks. Inside workers seize stopwatches from owners, ensuring a coordinated official time and leaving no one to dispute the result.
A long-winded chronicle notes Louis VII trimmed his hair and shaved whiskers, provoking Eleanor of Aquitaine. She spurned him, wed the Count of Anjou, who became king, and their union sparked centuries of French wars with immense losses.
Lawrence Heech of Cullian Alabama praises holly berries as a medicine. He claims ripe berries boiled for two hours yield a healing salve for burns chapped lips and skin irritations, citing family use by his late mother and his own plans to keep a supply.
A Philadelphia traveler spoke at a globe trotting banquet about South America. He described terrible inns in Meru where an American jailed over papers returned to the hotel only to be tossed out. He noted a curious sign in Buenos Aires reading American cafe champagne and fried potatoes.
The essay argues reverence should go to deeds rather than gods or fate. Rewards follow the work, not divine will. It laments that people see others' faults more than their own, noting no one has fully known his own faults.
A Denver News digests the tale of Martin Littleton, one of nineteen children born into poverty and grit. The anecdote recalls a Texas creek drowning scare that tests the father’s memory of Martin, as brothers and a worried mother Nora look on.
In muted tones two men rise from a somber dining room, one asks if they are ready and the other answers firmly. They close the door and descend the stairs together, leaving the boarding house as the bell fades.
Congressman James Davenport returns from Tallequah after attending Dr. Ross’s funeral and travels to Bartlesville for district court. He explains his defeat for re election as disappointing but not surprising, blaming county seat wrangles and a united opposition vote. He plans to finish as much work as possible before his term ends.
The Guthrie report of October 26 claiming bank bookkeeper George Schmake was arrested in connection with the First State Bank of Fallis robbery is shown to be erroneous. Authorities say no arrest occurred though initial tips pointed to Guthrie sheriffs and Chandler visitors.
Washington chatter says President Roosevelt may succeed Senator Platt in the United States Senate. Observers claim he would likely accept a senate seat if conditions on March 4 are favorable, and indicate the president would not oppose such an office.
Denver November 2 Though speakers at the opening of the annual AFL convention in Denver stated they knew of no organized opposition to Samuel Gompers’s presidency amid talk of plans after a possible ouster.
The U S Supreme Court ruled that states may constitutionally bar coeducation of white and Black races. The decision in the Berra case favored Kentucky, allowing state legislation to prevent interracial coeducation.
Wholesale shipping prices list Ridge pheasants geese hides and turkeys. Vinita merchants pay prices per dozen or pound for butter chickens potatoes and other goods with per unit figures and ranges.
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