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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1910
Page
4
In Vinita Oklahoma Friday October 7 1902 the Weekly Chieftain discusses prohibition's federal limits and the tax burden on Oklahomans. Judge Brown criticizes grand jury charges on public officials and the need for responsible governance. The piece argues for practical approaches like local option and high license to balance decency and business interests.
The state Democratic ticket is listed with Governor Lee Cruce of Ardmore and J J McAlea ter of McAlester as lieutenant governor, plus treasurer Robert Dunlop of Newkirk and auditor Leo Meyer of Sayre. Other officials named include R H Wilson of Chickasha as Superintendent of Public Instruction, Charles West of aid as Attorney General, and Kate Barnard of Oklahoma City as Commissioner of Charities and Corrections, among others. The piece also discusses internal party divides, Roosevelt’s national policies, and references to Haskell and the Harris machine within Oklahoma politics.
A pastor rebukes preacher for bitter sermons in the pulpit. He urges speaking in love and delivering God's message rather than airing personal grievances. The tale recalls a preacher who harmed his church by constant innuendo and conflict.
The text references Charles Carter of Ardmore in the Fourth District and Scott Ferris of Lawton in the Fifth District. It suggests observers should refrain from commenting on the town lot cases and avoid stirring up trouble, urging quiet after the outcome.
Governor Hadley voices opposition to prohibition and notes the political risk amid widespread support across Missouri. The Kansas City Journal highlights his willingness to stand by his convictions despite possible amendment passage.
A collection of editorial excerpts criticizes self serving preachers in Texas and political manipulation around Governor parity and Roosevelt. It argues high calling is degraded by petty motives while condemning procrastination and legal loopholes that shield criminals. The Tulsa World reflects on trials, perceptions, and accountability across regions.
The Oklahoma Geological Survey cites rich mineral deposits across coal, oil, gas, gypsum, glass sand, limestone and more. Despite abundance, development is minimal. experts report no more than one percent of resources tapped. A Muskogee town lot case ends with defendants freed though not proven innocent.
A juried sermon extols the dog as man’s truest friend through prosperity and poverty. The animal stays by the master’s side in health and sickness, guards against danger, and remains faithful even unto death.
Wagoner Oklahoma adopts commission government by a 7 to 1 vote, becoming the eighth Oklahoma town to embrace the system. The article notes similar success in Des Moines Kansas City and other small cities, citing waste under the old plan and improved public service with the new rule in towns like Anthony Marion Neodesha Wellington and Newton.
The article lauds Lee Cruce's address at the Auditorium as among the best campaign speeches in Oklahoma. It contrasts commission government with ward plans, arguing large cities suffer under old schemes while praising Cruce for clear, concise oratory and substantive content.
In Staunton Illinois an Illinois Traction collision two trains near Wall and Carlinville yesterday killed thirty six to thirty seven and wounded sixteen to twenty five. Motorman John Liermann and Conductor Leonard Richards arrested as police say Liermann ran the train past the meeting point despite orders. Officials say the wreck resulted from the crew disregard of orders on train No. 14 bound for St Louis and the Veiled Prophet parade.
Muskogee Okla Oct 4 Senator Robert L Owen returns from Battle Creek Mich and forecasts a Democratic House victory. He denounces corrupt business political alliances and cites reform struggles in Wisconsin Oregon Maine and 1907 1908 as proof the initiative and referendum will curb machines. He pins tariff abuses on the Republican machine and tariff leagues.
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