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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
2
One year by mail rates shown for BOK Miaithe and Theos Mivathe in Vinita Oklahoma with a Friday October 23 date and related billing notice.
For President William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska for Presidential Electors vote for seven Democratic ticket Henry Johnston of Noble County Second District Elmer Fulton of Oklahoma County Third District James S Davenport of Craig County Charles Carter of Carter County Fifth District Scott Perris of Comanche County F Corporation Commissioner P Watson of Pottawatomis County For Chief Justice Supreme Court Robert J Williams of Bryan County For Amwevite Chief Justice Samuel L Hayes, County Ticket
A midwestern editorial urges young voters to examine party principles and policies before joining a political faction. It critiques the Republican era of power, monopolies, and privileged protections, urging reform and restraint to sustain government and civilization.
A fiery appeal contrasts the Democratic and Republican parties, urging youths to support the party closer to the people. It cites reforms like senator elections by voters, earlier Democratic resolutions, and the need to check private wealth influence while warning against partisan manipulation and legal overreach. The piece references The Commoner and The Daily Chieftain and notes upcoming legislative debates on state agency limits and alcohol law enforcement.
A reader from Kay County asks voters to defeat a permissive alcohol bill amended by the legislature. The measure, tied to enabling statehood provisions, would allow agencies to sell liquor for mechanical scientific and medicinal uses, with local options in select towns. The issue hinges on constitutional provisions and the anticipated statewide turnout.
Nationwide protest grows as critics condemn President Roosevelt for leveraging prestige to aid a political protege. Oklahoma figures, railway lobbyists, and financial interests accused of orchestrating a campaign to discredit the state constitution and Democratic lawmakers. The piece alleges previous graft involvement and political maneuvering surrounding Oklahoma governance and the Norman sanitarium scandal.
The article notes Governor Haskell’s success in obtaining service against a rival, while criticizing press practices. Democrats face pressure to endorse Shikell in some areas, though the endorsement’s purpose remains unclear and no candidate milestones are stated.
A Vinita expose urges the school board to install fire escapes in the aging building housing hundreds of children and condemns the principal for lacking fire drills. The piece also questions a senatorial visit, sidewalk projects, and local election rhetoric, urging safety and accountability amid city development and political contests.
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