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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
7
Frankford, Ky., Oct. 4. Governor Willson urges independent tobacco growers to defend home and liberty by arming themselves against night riders. He condemns pooling crops as illegal, calls for organized resistance, and promises pardons for those who defend their property. He plans to depart for Boston today.
Washington marks the thirteenth anniversary of rural delivery’s start in the United States. Five routes from three West Virginia post offices sparked the program, growing to 191 routes by year three with annual costs of 100,012 dollars. Today 40,804 carriers serve 40,919 routes, traveling over 1,000,000 miles daily except holidays, delivering more than 20,000,000 meals to rural residents.
T A Chandler visiting Guthrie with family stated Vinita asylum plans are being made by the state architect and will be completed within five weeks. Once finished, bids will be asked and start of unexpected work is planned by December 1.
October term of the district court under Judge Tom Brwn opens with juries empaneled. M. B. Shinn stands charged with the murder of N. H. Henderson near Welch on January 4. Defense plans self defense. subsequent cases include John Parks charged with shooting Chas Jeans, Dan Sanders murder, and other criminal cases. Grand jury members named include Chas Bazzell, Arthur McCrendon, W. G. Cunningham, L. M. Mikolland, af. B. Lionberger, Kim Casto, George Carlock, C. J. Coen, C. A. Tyler, D. S. Miller, J. B. Crouch, and W. Stryker.
Kate Barnard state charities commissioner visited Vinita and McAlester after rumors of misconduct by a guard toward women convicts. Investigations found no evidence of improper relations, with ex convict Meshet denying prior sensational statements and officials deeming the charges largely unfounded. The Craig county sheriff was accused only of mischief, not crime.
Oklahoma’s great industrial display at the State Fair Domed hall, arranged by C C Roberts of Vinita and P Avery of Pryor Creek, attracts thousands daily. Boosters note the exhibit shows eastern Oklahoma resources including crops, minerals, oil by products, and infrastructure, with eager visitors praising its wealth and potential.
The Arctic steamer Roosevelt was saluted by hundreds of harbor craft as it entered the harbor this morning. Commander Peary arrived in New York at Grand Central Station to join the Hudson Pulton parade up the Hudson River. He would not comment on the Cook controversy.
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