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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1908

Page

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Riot Threatened Near Checotah

Amos Hughes is dead and his brother Lane is dying after a confrontation with City Marshal John Price who shot the brothers in self defense. Whisky fueled violence and two men known for drinking caused the deadly clash in Checotah Oklahoma.

Checotah Okla Amos Hughes Lane John Price Cheotah Hughes Brothers Price James Faulkner Marshall Amos McIntosh County Marshall Price Hughes Boys

Morse and Curtis to Take Stand in Banking Trial

The defense begins its case as C. W. Morse and Alfred H. Curtis face charges of violating the national banking laws and conspiracy. The conspiracy count was dismissed by Judge Hough, leaving the defendants to meet only the banking law charges.

Associated Press New York C. W. Morse Alfred H. Curtis Moses Gurtin Morse Curtis Hough

Woodson Norvell Fails to Appear at Tulsa Meeting

Tulsa base speakers gathered at the courthouse as Woodson Norvell failed to appear due to high waters and train delays. The rousing meeting drew local Democrats from the county with E. J. Hobdy and Theo D. B. Prear as principal speakers amid active discussion and enthusiastic crowds.

Woodson Norvell Tulsa E. J. Hobdy Theo D. B. Prear

Roosevelt Fifty First Year Opens with Work in Office

Washington oct 27 president roosevelt marks his fiftieth birthday with no public celebration and no family party planned at the moment but miss roosevelt may surprise him with a dinner at the white house messages of congratulations flood the white house all day as he begins his fifty first year at his desk

Washington, D. C Roosevelt White House Brooklyn Clermont Avenue Bryan Denver Mr. Taft Chanler N. Oe

Trains Detoured Across Verdigris River After Track Loss

Train service is halted across the Verdigris river due to damaged tracks. Frisco service west of the city remains suspended while repairs are estimated to take several days. Detours route Tulsa to Verdark Katy to Wagoner and Iron Mountain to Claremore, with trains Nox 410 and 414 delayed. Station staff handle frequent inquiries with humor as repairs and timelines remain uncertain.

Frisco Tulsa Verdark Katy Wagoner Iron Mountain Claremore Kical

$100,000 Raised in Indiana Campaign

Associated Press reports from Tipton Indiana on October 27 describe a claim by John W. Kern that $100,000 largely from trusts and combines was brought into Indiana last Sunday and passed through Secretary of State Fred Lines. Kern warned that if voters knew donor names Bryan would win Indiana by 100,000 votes.

Associated Press Tipton Ind Indiana Fred Lines John W. Kern Bryan

Katy Brakeman Loses Both Arms in Freight Accident

John Schmidt brakeman for the M. E. & T. was crushed beneath a moving freight train, losing both arms. He was rushed to Dr Louis Bagby’s office where one arm was amputated. He was later sent to Katy hospital at Sedallag Missouri after the accident near a town restaurant.

John Schmidt M.E. & T. Carltoad Louis Bagby Schmidt Katy Sedallag Inil

Rich ore strike reported at Kelso sparks Vinita mining buzz

A rich find of "Jack" at Kelso excites Vinita miners with mineral leases and interest in local mining development. Officials say an unlimited supply of thin ore is present at Kolea, promising significant impact on regional industry.

Kelso Vinita Kolea

Final struggle for victory in New York campaign

In New York City and state the campaign nears election day with Taft and Bryan leading intense activity. Taft travels to the Hudson frontier while Bryan focuses on Greater New York. Governors candidates Hughes and Chanler tour the city, with Bonaparte Hearst and Sherman among other figures arriving tonight. The week features a rallying flood of speeches across the state by top party leaders.

Associated Press New York New York City Taft Hudson Troy Bryan Ball Park Greater Hughes Albany Catskill Mountains Chanler City Brooklyn Bonaparte William R. Hearst Sherman William H United States Congress Mr. Sherman New York State

Bryan Campaign Blitz Through New York Sparks Cheers

William J. Bryan toured Greater New York, clocking 115 miles by car and delivering eight speeches from 6 pm to midnight. Accompanied by Charles F. Murphy, he met Patrick H. McCarren and pressed labor and populist themes, denouncing Taft and Roosevelt while praising bank deposit guarantees amid noisy crowds.

New York Greater William J. Bryan Manhattan Brooklyn Charles F. Murphy Brooklyn Bridge Patrick H. McCarren King’s County Lewis Stryvesant Chanter Bryan Down Congress Wallabowl Market Square

Fairbanks Speaks at Benjamin Harrison Monument Unveiling

In Indianapolis University Park the Benjamin Harrison Monument was unveiled with Vice President Fairbanks as speaker and others present. James Whitcomb Riley read a commemorative poem while Miss Elizabeth Harrison unveiled the statue of her father.

Bysociated Press Indianapolis Ind Benjamin Harrison University Park Fairbanks James Whitcomb Riley Elizabeth Harrison

Revised Bryan special schedule for Monday in Kansas

Topeka Kans Oct 28 Chairman Lewis of the democrats issued a revised schedule for the Bryan special tour on November second. The train departs Randy City at 8 45 in the morning and stops at Leavenworth Atchison Everest Hiawatha Seneca Sabetha Axtell and Maryville. The train then leaves Kansan at five o clock for Lincoln Neb where Mr Bryan speaks that night.

Associated Press Topeka Kans Lewis Democrats Today Bryan Kansas Randy City Leavenworth Atchison Everest Hiawatha Seneca Sabetha Axtell Maryville Kansan Lincoln Neb

Over 40 000 for Bryan Fund in New York and Chicago

Democratic national committee announced campaign contributions totaling over 40 000 in New York and Chicago. Key donors include Herman Ridder and sons from New York with amounts up to 10 000, while a separate list from Chicago notes 5 535 in contributions on October 27 from various individuals and clubs across states.

Bryan New York Democratic National Committee Herman Ridder National Committee Victor F. Ridder Bernard H. Ridder Joseph E. Ridder Michael Fogerty Morgan J.o'brien Robert G. Monroe Pennsylvania J. E. O'Donnell Missouri Edward E. Coltra Nebraska W. A. Woodward Delaware Willard Saulsbury

New York 19 Still Center Of Fight

The article notes New York remains pivotal in the campaign with both major party candidates nearby. Democratic VP candidate John W. Kern tours Indiana while Hisgen, Independent party candidate, is in Connecticut. Prohibitionist Chafin and Populist Watson attend Atlantic City. Debs preaches in Mingis.

Ohio Indiana Fairbanks John W. Kern Roosevelt Taft New York 19 Associated Proms New York New York City Hisgen Independent Party Connecticut Chafin Watsons Atlantic City Eugene V. Debs Id Mingis

Assistant Treasurer Denies Kern's Charge In Indiana Letter

Chicago Oct 27 Fred W Upham assistant treasurer of the republican campaign fund denied that any money had been sent from his office into Indiana He called Kern's charge at the end of the campaign yarn scarcely worth denying and offered no further details

Associated Press Chicago Fred W. Upham Republican Campaign Fund Today Indiana John W. Kern

Praise from Davenport ally boosts Oklahoma candidate

Sapulpa Oklahoma October 24 reiterates unity among Democrats backing Jos B Davenport of Vinita. Letter from Congressman El. Fuurow to E C Bust Tulsa urges support, praising Davenport’s wartime effort and urging larger victory in November.

Sapulpa Okla Oklahoma Ferris Carter Davenport C. E. Bust Tulsa Fulton Bush Jim Cones Oklahoma City E. Bush Tulan Jos Vinita Deleyed Pntriot S Fuurow

Aged Russian Patriot Released From Prison

Aged Russian patriot Mich ailos Tcchaikovy was released from prison in St. Petersburg after about a year of confinement. A subscription of 25,000 was raised in England to meet a debt demanded by the Russian government and deposited in the Imperial Bank.

Associated Press St. Petersburg Russia Michailos Tcchaikovy Tuesaday England Imperial Bank

Leader of Night Riders Arrested After Sweep in Samburg

Samburg Tenn November 28—Uarrete Joute, alleged ring leader of the night riders in the district, is in custody at Camp Nemo. Forty men believed connected with the gang are under arrest as investigators assemble evidence to secure charges in the territory crackdown.

Associated Press Samburg Tenn Uarrete Joutenon Camp Nemo Anil

Fixtures Restored On Court Order At Lyons Pool Hall

On court order the Lyons pool hall bar fixtures on South Wilson Street were reinstalled today by Sheriff Ridenhour. The raid was led by B J Waugh, special enforcement officer of the Agency System, with attorney W P Thompson. Lyons secured the property and had it restored.

Craig County Lyons Pool South Wilson Street Ridenhour B J. Waugh Agency W. P. Thompson Lyons

Bartlesville Residents Stay In Bed To Keep Warm

By Associated Press Bartlesville Ohio October 28 twelve thousand people stay in bed to keep warm as cold weather grips the area. The unusual mass rest aims to conserve heat while temperatures drop and communities brace for freezing conditions.

Bartlesville Associated Press Ohio Barthenville Monsieg

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