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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1908

Page

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Gore Responds to Beveridge Speech in Mugshogee on Oru

Senator Gore denounces Beveridge for sectional attacks claiming Oklahoma unites with Texas and other states in loyalty to the union. He warns against bitter prejudice and insists Oklahoma and all states stand together as one republic.

Mugshogee Oru Beveridge Oklahoma Texas Fele Republic Leveridge South Lincoln Baveridge

Night Riders Kill Two Lawyers at Reelfoot Lake

From Reelfoot Lake reports say Hon R Z Taylor and Capt Quinton Rankin, prominent Trenton lawyers, were assassinated by Night Riders. Taylor's corpse was found hanging and bullet riddled. Rankin was found near death. Governor Patterson offered a $10,000 reward for their killer.

Associated Press Union City Tenn Reelfoot Lake Hon R. Z. Taylor Quinton Rankin Trenton Tennessee Taylor Memphia Patterson Pernone Renkin Beetfoot Lake

Lake Mohonk Conference Opens Thursday

Philanthropists educators and others interested in the welfare of American Indians Porto Ricans Filipinos and other peoples under US guardianship gather at Mohonk New York for the Lake Mohonk conference of the friends of the Indian and other dependent peoples The sessions run through Friday

Mohonk N.Y United States Ane Lake Mohonk the Friends of the Indian

Tenement House Fire Kills Three in New York

Associated Press reports a blaze in a six story tenement at East Third Street New York caused three deaths and four serious injuries. About a hundred residents were endangered as flames spread rapidly in the crowded building early today.

New York Associated Press BS East Third

Senator Gore to Tour East in Bryan Support Tour

Guthrie Oklahoma October 22 United States Senator Gore of Oklahoma plans a speaking tour through Ohio New York and other states next week in response to William J Bryan's personal retreat The senator who has been blind since age eleven and is renowned for his oratory will be accompanied by Bryan in hopes of carrying doubtful states United States Senator Robert L Owen of Oklahoma also has dates in Ohio ahead of the election.

Guthrie William J. Bryan United States P. Gore Oklahoma Ohio New York Tediana Gore Ima United ‘States Senate Bryan Robert L. Owen

Oklahoma Floods Spread Unease Across State

Heavy rain drenches the middle west with renewed downpours. In Vinita streams rise but damage is limited. Tulsa and surrounding areas face rising rivers, potential floods, and railroad disruption. Muskogee reports record rainfall with lowlands flooded and residents needing boats.

Middle West Vinita Associated Press Muskogee Okia Arkansas Grand Rivers

Bryan Pleads for Democratic Congress in Washington Visit

William J. Bryan repeated his prophecy of arriving in Washington after March 4 and urged a cooperative Democratic Congress to pass remedial legislation. A large crowd welcomed him as he spoke from the rear platform of his special train.

Associated Prest Hammond Ind Washington William J. Bryan

Taft Enjoys Rest Day in Cincinnati Before Indiana Trip

Cincinnati Ohio October 21 Candidate Taft arrives for a quiet rest day and plans a three day campaign run in Indiana starting tomorrow. He will return to New York City on Saturday night by Taft special. Bartlesville founder Jacob H Bartles dies at age 66 in Dewey Oklahoma Sunday from Brights disease after Civil War service.

Associated Press Cincinnati Taft Indiana New York City Bartlesville Jacob Hh, Bartles Dewey Bright Sheth Kansas Cavalry

Craig County Stock Show Ends After Two-Day Run

Craig County Partners' Tribute and Stock Show closed after two busy days with strong attendance. The horse events drew the crowd, with a tight single driving class won by Crouch on a bay mare and Mrs. J.T. Gunter taking top honors in ladies driving and riding. An accident marred the ladies’ horseback contest when Miss Bessie Brook’s horse fell. no serious injuries reported. Awards across livestock and produce categories listed with numerous winners led by Crouch, Bennett, Churchill, and McDonald in various classes.

Craig County Partners Minis Avenue Crouch J.T. Gunter Bessie Brook

Taft Campaign Tour Targeting Indiana Stateside Rally Drive

Indiana to host Taft campaign with fifty speeches this week from Milan to Taft across the state. Taft says Bryan would threaten prosperity by harming business and workers if elected, framing the election as a test for republican economic policy.

Milan Ind Indiana Taft Perth Bryan

Emperor Receives U S Navy Officers in Tokyo

In Tokyo on October 20 the Emperor of Japan held an audience with Rear Admiral Charles S Sperry and senior flag officers of the Atlantic fleet. The ceremony at the Imperial Palace was a highlight of the celebrations.

Ted Press Tokio Japan

Bond sales and outsized purchases in Oklahoma schools

Oklahoma reports a Five million dollar bond issuance by the State Auditor. Speculation centers on traders from Arkansas and other states buying large blocks of school district bonds. Brokers reportedly seek to push bond prices down to ninety eight, amid varied district and municipal issues across Oklahoma.

Diréer Tas Bees

Stranger Found Dead in Ho Room at Silver Moon

An unknown man registered as Chas Wooly was found dead in his hotel room at the Silver Moon restaurant around 7 pm. Sheriff investigates and hands body to Lewis Rogers for burial preparation. No valuables found except a lodge receipt for $9 to Chas Woody of Zenith Lodge 215 L O C F West Virginia dated May 4, 1907. Authorities telegraph WV for identification and hope relatives can be located.

Chas. Wooly Dee Silver Moon Lewis Rogera Chas Woody Zenith Lodge West Virginia Taudsman Yard Bn Wichita Kans Jodie

Threaten 10 Decrease Wages by Election Tactics

Newark Ohio October 21 Associated Press reports a morning despatch claiming New York Central officials warned workers a 10 percent wage cut if Democrats won the election, with possible increases otherwise. Wr J Bryni spoke to a large crowd, facing sharp criticism of Republican campaign tactics.

Associated Press Newark Ohio Today Prema New York Central J. Bryni Republican Party

Col R B Taylor Allegedly Shot by Night Riders Escapes

Nashville reports Col R B Taylor believed shot by Night Riders has reached Tiptonville uninjured. Union City dispatches say Col Tayloe escaped night rider ambush about an hour after another man was hanged, amid chaotic reports of fate and governor’s influence.

Associated Pree Nashville Tenn Banner Union City R. 2 Taylor Tiptonville Col. Tayloe Gaguin Rankiis Tipwonville

Haskell answers Beveridge on Oklahoma questions

Governor Haskell rebutts Senator Beveridge by saying the Oklahoma bank guarantee fund has not funded warrants and that two thirds of the fund is invested in six percent warrants with arrangements with large banks to cash them on demand. He denies warrants exist for expenditures and promises public book inspection for any honest citizen who visits the governor’s office.

Guthrie Haskell United States Albert J. Beveridge Haskell Eniaeges Beveridge Oklahoma Gaaranter Fund Houdetl Department of State

Haskell Speaks at Dallas Fair

Governor Charles N. Hankel of Oklahoma addressed a huge Dallas crowd at the state fair grounds. The speech praised Texas and Oklahoma, criticized Roosevelt Taft and Beveridge, and claimed what he would have done as New York governor and US president since 1901. He attacked the Harriman Pacific merger and called the Republicans short on performance. An audience member asked about Hearst and Haskell declined naming Grady.

Dallas Tex Charles N. Hankel Okloahome Texas Oklahoma Roosevelt Taft Beverkdge New York United States Harriman Pacific Hines Haskell Hearst Henry W. Grady

Indians Discussed At Lake Mohonk Conference

The annual Lake Mohonk conference opened in Lake Mohonk New York with focus on Indian affairs. Today covered Indian matters while Thursday will discuss the Philippines and Friday Hawaii and Puerto Rico will be addressed.

Lake Mohonk N.Y Mnanual

Thaw Won’t Go to Pittsburg Now Says Lawyer

A press dispatch reports Harry K. Thaw will not proceed to Pittsburg Pennsylvania. The writ of habeas corpus is cited, and Thaw’s presence there is denied by a spokesman. No further details are provided on dates or conditions of release.

Harry Thaw Pittsburg Pittaburg Bubeae Harry K Aia

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