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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
4
Local subscription rates and print details mix with a rambling political column. References include Vinita Oklahoma, a two day sale on the 20th and 21st, and mentions of Roosevelt Bryan and bank guaranty law amid broad commentary on campaigns and state issues.
A critical op-ed denounces the Presbyterian Synod at Guthrie for backing Governor Haskell and endorsing partisan politics. It condemns the Billups bill as a license for liquor expansion and warns the church against sacrificing truth for political gain. The piece argues for a return to faith and governance free from “wild rule” and unlawful liquor dispensation.
The piece extols the ordinary citizen as savior of the republic, arguing that only men with families and daily toil—farmers, mill workers, factory men, office clerks—shape liberty through their children. It contrasts with aristocratic rulers and cites a Tulsa Democrat editorial quote about parental influence and national duty. A critical excerpt from Festus Wade’s bank deposit hypothetical is also discussed, challenging his logic and defending depositor trust and bank guarantees.
The upcoming November 1 vote in Oklahoma is described as neither an indictment of Hanker nor a rebuke to the president for batting bn. Instead, it is portrayed as a simple and unalterable demonstration of a democratic community in action, a local political exercise with broader implications.
A Quileless visitor questions how prohibition could take effect while noting confusion in the country. He cites Taft as unlikely to win Texas favor and compares the state’s influence to Oklahoma, hinting at broader political shifts and respect in the region.
The article predicts a strong finish to the year with business gains in the latter half and notes a marked improvement in street paving and public works in Vinkta. It asserts overall economic momentum will offset earlier dull months and cites significant anticipated credit for public improvements, possibly exceeding a decade.
Nick Longworth asserts Taft will serve another eight years as president, a claim described as dismissive by critics and seen as an unlikely offering to Western voters.
The article describes Florence’s rooftop districts as unseen to travelers a maze of grim palaces and sunless streets. From airy upper levels visitors glimpse a red and green city above with verdure and clean air, a surprising contrast to the crowded below. The scene is serene, seas and mountains influence the breeze, and smoke is nearly absent except briefly at mealtime.
A mining engineer warns that desert pools near Death Valley mislead travelers with clear water that hides arsenic and danger. He notes the only safe drinkable water is foul in appearance, and recounts how thirst can drive fatal mistakes. The piece also includes a brief club scene about Van Bibber and a June bride.
Philadelphia Press notes W. H. Wilson president of Huntingdon borough council in Pennsylvania keeps a peculiar display at his SfiMin Street home. Four perfectly white roosters dine on a ram bun under a single ped yore while surrounding flowers bloom. The single completely white rooster stands out amid red blooms on the yard hillside.
Fragmentary note describes an Ocean City educational convention with a speaker theme about programs and teachers. The line hints at a casual exchange about what to present and mentions pretty teachers in a humorous or informal context.
In a Youth's Companion excerpt two workers at a bot factory discuss reading Little Women. The author of The Long Day praises the book four times and plans to reread. Phoebe extols Meg and Jo, while Gwendolyn tires of the tale, suggesting farmers prefer similar stories.
The passage portrays William Wordsworth as lacking flair in letter writing, often dictating due to eye inflammation and preferring truth over refined craft. It contrasts his restrained humor with peers like Walpole Lamb and Cowper, concluding that despite limitations he consistently wrote the truth.
Story reports police officers in India seizing a towel, using it as collateral for loans from merchants, and sharing the proceeds. A merchant bribed officers to avoid court action, while a later search was thwarted by a bribe. The trio of officers faces internal splits over charges and actions amid public distrust.
The Pioneer Mail quotes Swadesh as a national idea with all AnglIndian believers and many deprecating extreme views while backing natural development of Indigenous industries and new ones for future prosperity.
A messy snippet quotes Careless Writers and Stray Stories with remarks about novelists and a girl’s raven hair. It suggests opinions on appearance and what is considered correct, with fragmented dialogue about clothing and feathers.
A dialogue fragment asks if the air whip navigator has nerves steady enough. The response hints at prior exposure in a canoe with a nervous figure, suggesting uncertainty about composure under pressure.
Frank Cole a Kansas City painting contractor arrived for a four state tour seeking his runaway wife and three children. He had pursued them since September 2 after their disappearance on September 1, claiming another man influenced the breakdown of his home. He intends to prosecute two women upon returning to Kansas City, says Mrs Cole is deranged and unfit to care for the children. Mrs Cole described as 4 ft 3 in, 42, black hair with prominent teeth. photo left for identification. Children are Josie 14, George 10, Leo 8.
Guthrie Okla Oct 8 practically every county in Oklahoma signals that democratic clubs will be represented at a monster rally in Oklahoma City on Friday Oct 9. Letters note strong loyalty to Oklahoma and governor amid attacks by Roosevelt Hearst and other bolting democrats. Tulsa county organizes special train to attend. Governor Haskell to arrive Thursday night and speak Friday at Convention Hall after a torch light procession planned by Bryan and Kern Club of Oklahoma City.
A prairie fire sparked along the Frisco right of way east of town swept the countryside for over a mile south driven by a brisk north wind. No farm structures were damaged along the line, but several hay stacks were destroyed, with the Patton place suffering the heaviest loss as George Seigel stored a jet of fine hay. The blaze remained active at press time, with total damage still undetermined.
Miss Stella Lester and Mr. Albert Tignor were married yesterday afternoon at the Gem Restaurant parlor by Justice Ed Foster. The couple left by evening train for Jop in to visit a few days before returning to Vinita to establish their home.
The Comptroller of the Currency Murray announced an immediate plan to form eleven districts of national bank examiners with a district chairman in each city Boston New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Nashville Chicago Minneapolis Kansan City Fort Worth Denver and San Francisco. Each chairman will compile quarterly reports from the state examiner data in their district.
In Craig County Oklahoma the County Court schedules a hearing on November 7 1908 at 10 a m for Silas Elliott administrator of the Edmond Bridges estate to seek permission to sell all or part of the real estate. The order directs publication for four weeks in a county newspaper before the hearing and calls all interested parties to appear and show cause why the sale should not be approved. The judge is Theo D B Frear.
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