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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1908

Page

3

Craig County Court Terms Set by County Judge June 1908

The County Judge of Craig County Oklahoma orders terms of the County Court to be held at Vinita Courthouse on the first Mondays of January April July and October for trials of law and fact with juries, and additional Monday sessions year round for motions without a jury during July August and September. The chambers will be open for ex parte business and probate work. Dated June 16, 1908.

Senate Kul State of Oklahoma Craig County Oklahoma Vinita Craig Crag County Trino D. B. Fiman

Guardianship sale orders for William and Evylin Bean minors

In Craig county Oklahoma the guardianship of William Bean and Evylin Bean is set for hearing on October 10, 1908 at 10 a.m. to consider selling all or part of the minors real estate. A three week publication is required in general circulation papers in Craig and Tulsa counties. Judge Theo D. G. Frear signs the order. Also in the same matter J M Gossett as guardian for Sterling O Gossett and James U Gossett is likewise directed to show cause why selling portions of the minors real estate should not be authorized with a hearing set for October 10 1908 and a three week publication requirement.

Chieftain State of Oklahoma Craig William Bean Evylin Bean Joe Bean Guardian Bvylon Bean Sterling O. Gossett James A. Gossett J. M. Gossett Syprling O. Gossett James U Gossett Unnon Petraun Ollahorin Orden

Warning Order in Oklahoma Absolute Divorce Suit

First published August 28 warning order in the District Court of Oklahoma Vinita. Ella Childres sues Sylvester Childres for an absolute divorce. Respond by December 7, 1908, or petition may be confessed. Deputy District Clerk J. W. Roberts signs.

Sylvester Childres Ella Childres A.S. McRen Pitt J. W. Roberts D. B. Stutsman

Tuberculosis Congress Holds Final Session In Washington

The final sessions of seven sections of the national Tuberculosis Congress began in Washington. Discussions today are expected to influence the global effort to eradicate tuberculosis. The day promises to be one of the most eventful of the week as sections adjourn this evening.

Astnchited Washington, D. G

Fleet Sails for Japan October Ninth

The American fleet of sixteen battleships, after a triumphant reception in Australian ports, neared the half way mark of its world cruise as it anchored off the Manila breakwater. Orders barred shore boarding amid cholera fears, shore leave limited, and officers instructed to avoid bringing contagion aboard. Admiral Sperry praised the fleet’s efficiency gains, with sail to Japan set for the evening of October 1.

Associated Press Manila P. 1 Hampton Roads Admiral Sperry Jeapan

Charles G Hanford to Tour the West This Season

Charles G Hanford announces a Westward tour opening in September at Norford Virginia. His company, touted as one of the strongest, features a musical director and a ballet corps for The Winter's Tale. Repertory includes The Merchant of Venice The Taming of the Shrew Much Ado About Nothing and Othello with a Vinita stop during the tour.

Charles Hanford Norford Pacific Slope Corps de Ballet The Wear Mr. Hanford

Chairman Mack Attacks Sheldon Over Corporate Links

New York October 2 Democratic National Chairman Norman Mack charged George R. Sheldon treasurer of the Republican National Committee is allied with at least seventeen financial companies. Mack cited past Odell objections to Sheldon’s nomination and noted Sheldon’s links span railway, industrial and financial firms, with Roosevelt defending him amid campaign tensions.

Associated Press New York Norman EB. Mack George R. Sheldon Sheldon Mack George K. Sheldon Republican National Committee Odell Me. Sheldon Roosevelt Dupont

Triumvirate Ten Capture New State

Associated Press reports from Chicago on October 5 describe Cash Cade and Congressman Bird S. McGuire of Oklahoma joining Dennis T. Flynn to plan a Republican bid to win Oklahoma. National Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock was to arrive the next day for talks at headquarters.

Associated Press Chicago

Bryan Denounces Taft On Campaign Contribution Publicity

Lincoln Nebraska October 2. William J Bryan criticizes William H Taft for adopting Theodore Roosevelt’s view on campaign contribution publicity. He calls Taft’s stance an insult to voters and argues pre election disclosure reveals sources of support and potential corrupt influence. He urges public access to who finances policies and officials.

Lincoln William J. Bryan Fairview William H .Taft Roosevelt Taft Mr. Bryan Bryan

Taft Campaign Stops Fail to Move Gothenburg Crowd

The Taft special rolled through Gothenburg Nebraska on the tenth day of his western canvas. Locals gathered at the station hoping for a water stop and a greeting but Taft was not present. Colonel Randell said the candidate had been working hard, while residents voiced disappointment and some urged Bryan.

Associated Press North Platte Neb Wm. H. Taft West Nebraska Wyoming Colonado Kansas Cheyenne Denver Taft Gothenburg Rangdell Bryan

Eleven Perish In New York Fire At Mulberry Street Building

A four story building at 7111 Mulberry Street in New York burned early today killing eleven people and injuring about fifty others. Three oil soaked barrels in the tower room fueled the blaze and blocked upper floor escape. Some victims died in bed from smoke before flames. several children were hurled from upper floors and saved by bystanders later aided by firefighters.

New York Mulberry Street

Pryor Creek Man Sets Course for Vinita City

Mr Sooter of Pryor Creek decided to become a Vinita citizen. He praised Vinita's rapid growth and ample work, noting sidewalks pavement new houses and town improvements. He told T E Englehart he believes Vinita will be the best town in the new state surpassing Oklahoma City Muskogee and Tulsa.

Vinita Sooter Pryor Creek Tate T. E. Englehart Oklahoma City Muskogee Tulsa

Oklahoma Telegraph Rates Ten Be Reduced

Guthrie Ohio October 2 Telegraph tolls in Oklahoma are cut to 25 cents for ten words with 2 cents per additional word plus day and night rates, to all state points. Telegrams must show sent and received times to reveal delays. Also set cotton compression rate at 10 cents per hundred, including weighing, loading, unloading. patching charges are removed.

Guthrie Ohio Oklahoma Corporation Commission

Gas Strike Flows at Kornegay Place Near Vinita

A gas flow was struck two miles north of Vinita at Kornegay Place. The well shows a stronger flow than nearby wells and reaches the surface at about 200 feet. Prospectors are encouraged and plan further drilling to find a commercial production.

Koruitay Kisdald Lea Vinita Vadhue

Haskell Speaks Temperately in Enid Speech

Governor N. Haskell drew a 2,000 crowd in the Del Mar theatre Enid Oklahoma after arriving by Santa Fe train from Guthrie. He read a long manuscript, offered to answer questions, and pledged to fight Hearst Roosevelt and all accusers to the end, denying charges and vowing suits for character assassination.

Enid. O N. Haskell Santa Fe Guthrie Delmar Theatre Haskell Hearst Roosevelt Elareter

Taft Delivers Rain-Swept Speech in Leavenworth

In a torrential downpour Taft spoke for three minutes to around three thousand in Leavenworth. The city’s factories closed to allow workers to attend. He focused on his labor plan as water streamed down his hat and face. Cy Leland joined the entourage. In Kansas City Kaw a county chairman presented roses from Wyandotte to show union friendliness and to signal labor alignments in the vote.

Associated Press Leavenworth Kans William H. Taft Kansas City Kaw Wyanedotte County Sanwel Gompers American Federation of Labor

Taft Campaign in Missouri Begins Across State

Taft heads into Missouri for two days of campaigning after a brisk Kansas City stop. He will speak in St Joseph Maryville Chillicothe Brookfield and Moon with stops at stock yards exchange Burlington shops and depot during the day. A large crowd welcomed his industrial address at the Toole opera house in St Joseph.

Associated Press Keneas City Kank Cer. G Kansas Leavenworth Atchison Wm. H. Taft Missouri Kansas City Taft St. Joe Maryville Chillicothe Brookfield Moon Kang St. Joseph Stock Yards Exchange Burlington Toole Opera House

Oklahoma State Levy Set At 1 1/4 Mills For Statehood

Guthrie Okla Oct 2 The tax levy under statehood is fixed at one and one fourth mills. The state board of assessors reports nearly a million dollars must be raised by end of fiscal year June 30 1900 to cover state expenses. For nineteen and a half months of statehood expenses totaled 1 852 210 dollars and the first legislature provided for seven and a half months. The board projects 446 000 dollars from departmental fees by July 1 leaving 907 210 to be raised by property tax. Total assessed value of public service corporations this year nearly doubles to two sevenths of the total valuation. A one year levy of eight tenths of a mill results from nineteen and a half months’ levy. State Auditor Trapp estimates total taxable property at 70 000 000 dollars.

Guthrie Okla State Board of Assessors Oklahoma Territory Trapp

Oklahoma School Fund Loaned Across State in 1908 Report

October 1 1908 Guthrie Oklahoma Secre tary L D Marr reports the five million dollar common school fund balance and allocations. Loans include counties on bonds five percent semiannual state funding bonds four percent annual farmer land loans five percent semiannual plus on demand deposits at two to three percent. A notary sworn statement confirms the figures.

Newneasey Okla

Democratic Club to Meet Friday in Oklahoma City

Special to Daily Chieftain Guthrie Oklahoma October monster meeting of Democratic clubs in Oklahoma will be held at the Okhla home City Friday October 6. Governor N Haskell has accepted to speak. Oklahoma City democrats offer a banner prize to the club with the largest delegation.

Guthrie Oklahoma Democratic Clubs of Okhlahome City Fryer Democratic Club N. Haskell Oklahoma City

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Plaurs DOURT State OF Oklatowa District Court For the Second Judicial District Fila Childers Tuberculosis Congress Japan Manilla Charles G. Hanford Mack Assails Eecion Perigh Kornegay Place Haskell Dogile Enid Oklahoma State Levy Board of Assessors School Land Commission Secreary L. D. Marr School Commission Marr L. D. Mann Commisashon Logan County A Ly Mane Sean A.B. Swank Democratic Club Oklahoma Democracy
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