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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1909
Page
4
The Vinita newspaper notes rapid city growth with over twenty five new dwellings under construction and plans for paving sidewalks. It discusses state politics including Oklahoma basic guaranty law and opposition to prohibition, plus comments by Commissioner Valentine on Native American policy and a broad critique of federal Indian relations.
About 300 delegates attend the annual Antitforse Thief Association meeting in McAlester with more expected. A parade through the business district precedes an invitation to the state penitentiary this afternoon.
Chicago October 2 John B Walsh convicted of misappropriating funds of the Chicago Ne thoma bank may remain at liberty under bond pending an appeal to the supreme court Judge Grogscup denied the government's motion to cancel Walsh's bail and remand him.
Guthrie Oklahoma reports that 39 demonstration farms are set in 39 counties under a 20 000 annual program by the state board of agriculture. Locations include Adair Atoka Bryan Caddo Cherokee Coal Creek Custer Delaware Grady Grant Hughes ... and many more with contracted farmers named for each site.
Sarr and Patten report the U S Supreme Court declined to advance the Muskrat case on the docket. The suit involves the Cherokee allotment rights of a late elder generation. Attorneys expect a renewed motion by the solicitor general and possible action during the term, with delays if rejected.
A Guthrie letter-writer argues socialism conflicts with democracy, praising Jefferson and local self government. He contrasts Democratic and Socialist aims, condemns centralized control, and defends home ownership as a core democratic value against socialist collectives.
Enio's Packing Plant broke ground today in Oklahoma, with about twenty thousand people and representatives from carriers and organizations across the state joining in the ceremony. The plant aims to form a cooperative industrial economy and attract investment.
New York October 23 cotton advanced to higher levels on the stock exchange with December at 14.17 and May at 14.82. Buyers pushed the market after the Sully corner, lifting prices about 1.5 dollars per bale from the previous close.
The Census Bureau today released a report noting 5,525,981 bales of cotton had been ginned from the 1906 crop through October 18, with comparisons of 6,296,188 bales for 1908 and 4,426,208 for 1907. The figures reflect round bales and half bales.
A new railroad, The St roule & Oklahoma Railroad Company, with capital and headquarters listed in Hronide Coal county, is chartered to build from Begwayah to Greer counties along the Red River corridor. Estimated length about 40 miles, construction cost 616000 per mile, directors include C. L. Snyder, W. H. Jackson, H. Brown, J. Cameron, and P. M. Sholl.
Dr Oliver Bagby is appointed a member of the Vinita Japanese asylum board joining existing trustees Dr Tagby Robert Dunlop of Newkirk A Long of Wowoka and Gey Meshell. The appointment, by Dr Rugby, gives Vinita a new board member and work on the asylum is hoped to begin at the earliest possible date.
In Sequoyal county Muskogee Oklahoma, Batwa Youngblood a young widow shot and dangerously wounded George King, a farmer who had annoyed her at her mother’s home near Long four miles away. The wounded man surrendered to officials and posted a $1,000 bond. King is married. The record notes she feared persistent advances.
Former Governor Hoch argues before a Nebraska federal court against striking down the state bank guaranty law. He contends banks serve as protectors of depositors and warrant police powers to safeguard funds, citing broader implications for state control. Also noted is Oklahoma Governor Faskell to present arguments in a separate embezzlement case involving M. B. Upshaw from Shelby County Tennessee.
In Norman Oklahoma on October 2 the November football game between the freshmen and sophomore teams of Obktehoume University was halted after Forrester Hrowster and a Pryor Creek freshman suffered leg injuries in early minutes. The match was suspended as players and staff attended to the injured.
A brief notice states that Senator Beeler will not seek re election next year. The report notes no further campaign plans or official statements from Beeler.
Harry Beeler of Checotah, minority leader in the Oklahoma upper house, met Judge Lisan Parker in Oklahoma City for a consultation linked to reorganizing the Republican party. Beeler denied plans to run for governor, saying his aim is party unity behind Dennis Flynn and to avoid linking himself to that name. Beeler has supported an initiative to amend the state constitution to remove a railroad requirement and says he has enough signatures to back the proposal.
Katy lawyers filed a motion for a new trial in the W. M. Smith case a crippled African American boy who received a $1,000 judgment in district court last week. Grounds include excessive damages and other arguments. ruling expected within a few days.
Mrs Ralph H Van Deman wife of Captain Van Deman Twenty first infantry became the first woman to fly in an aeroplane in the United States She rode with Wilbur Wright at College Park Md and remained aloft about four minutes expressing delight in the sensation
Life saving crews and other vessels scoured the seas of Grand Manan for the freight steamer Heatia crew after it ran on rocks. The captain and twenty six crew are believed lost as no traces were found. An unrelated ad mentions Pine Sand Quick sale and land listings near Vinita, Oklahoma.
Notice of sale of real estate in Craig County Oklahoma by guardians of Jeremiah Zeigler and others minors. Private sale to highest cash bid at 1:30 pm November 9 1908 at Vinita Court House. Subject to county court confirmation. Term details and property description included.
Public notices reveal orders of guardianship and private sales of land in Craig County Oklahoma. Entries name heirs Pearl Rose Joseph Rose Henrietta Rose and guardians Seymour Riddle and Samuel Rose, listing parcels in sections 22 24 and 31 with acre counts and sale dates in October and November 1909.
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