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The Weekly Chieftain in Vinita, Oklahoma

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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1908

Page

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Bryan Day in Chicago as Labor Parade Praises Bryan

Enthusiastic crowds line Chicago streets on Labor Day as William J. Bryan, the Democratic presidential candidate, tours with labor leaders. He addresses the crowd, receives ovations, and speaks at a Labor Day gathering before a park appearance in Forest Park.

Chicago Organized Labor William J. Bryan Bryan Bill William J Iroquois Club Forest Park

Ten Supreme Court Decisions Reported from Guthrie

The Oklahoma Supreme Court handed down ten decisions, including a joint ruling on related cases about mortgage re recordings and town recording changes in Indian Territory. Justice Roe authored the opinion, addressing whether mortgages needed re recording after district subdivisions and town designations changed.

Guthrie Supreme Court Justice Roe Willians C M. Hays Pirstational Bank of Claremore Vinita National Bank Pleat National Bank of Seattle Indian Territory Muskogee Congress Winita Pryor Creek Hays Volved Vinita S. W. Hays Sheldy Mothier Durty Walker Silas Roberts J. Robertson Silas

Invasion of East Begun by Bryan at Peoria

In Peoria Illinois on September 10 William Jennings Bryan arrived at noon from the monument and spoke three times ending with a large Coliseum address. An overflow crowd gathered at the courthouse square for his State and Nation talk praising state rights and denouncing taft’s platform as needing amendments.

Peoria Ill Democracy Wm. J. Bryan Evansville Indiana Coliseum Taft

County Officials barred from searching Katy cars

Muskogee Ok Sept 10 Judge Camp of the United States court granted an injunction restraining Muskogee county officials from searching the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad Company's cars for liquor. Hearing set for September 16.

Muskogee Campbatt United States Court Muskogee County Missouri, Kansas, & Texan Railroad Company Nquor

Great Confidence in Oklahoma Manufacturing Rise

The Oklahoma Geological Survey reports strong prospects for Oklahoma to shift from exporting raw farm produce to manufacturing goods. Director Prof Gould expects extensive undeveloped mineral resources and predicts Oklahoma could become the nation’s top source of valuable manufactured articles as local markets grow.

Oklahoma Oklahoma Geological Survey Gould Union

Lifeless body of George Riley found in box car

In Nowata Oklahoma the lifeless body of George Riley a 33 year old Cherokee was found in a box car with a gunshot wound to the chest and a pistol nearby. He had 11 dollars in his pocket and his word undisturbed. The coroner suspects an accidental shooting. He is survived by a widow and three children.

Nowata Okla George Riley Ley

Filmore Slated for Preswengy Lands in Idaho Soon

The Southwestern Firemen’s association met in Joplin with 200 delegates and 400 firefighters in a parade. L A Filmore of Joplin, a veteran, was expected to be elected president as officers were to be chosen Thursday. The Hammett family plans a large irrigation venture in southern Idaho under the Carey Act, forming the King Hill Irrigation and Power Co with a water system along the Snake River Valley.

Joplin Southwestern Firemen's Association W. H. Holmes Pittsburg Kas N.B Chattele Galena Frank Loomis Carterville Jesse Osborne John M. Sherwood L. A. Filmore Southwest Miller Hammett Tulsa Northwestern Pacific Coast Mr. Hammett Bolo C. BH. Hamret Idaho Carey Kiahe M. Hommett King Hill Lrrigation and Power Company C. H. Hammett Miller Hamme King Valley Snake River Valley

Dispensary Law Under Fire In Fort Gibson Debate

The issue of the dispensary law dominates editorials from the Lender, Chieftain, and Fort Gibson Post. Critics call the system a failure, urging voters to oust it on November 3, while lamenting federal prohibition and political meddling in liquor policy. Voters are urged to consider temperance unity and party loyalty amid looming divisions.

Chieftain Asye Fort Gibson Democratic Party Thomas Jefferson

Irrigation Firm Seizes Water in Idaho Valley Dispute

In Idaho a company claims water control through the Mallet River, boasting four miles of stream and 150 foot fall per mile. It owns all water rights, built a power house, and pumps water into irrigation ditches for a vast Tengue valley project, luring Missouri and Kansas farmers and attracting investors from Oklahoma.

Missouri Kansas Idaho Tlott Kinho Mallet King Hill Company Hammett Out of Falls Spylite Mollet King Valley Fort Ower Maho Stetdeted Oklahome

Federal ruling upholds law against interstate commerce claim

A federal judge in Oklahoma City ruled the Jet Grew legislation constitutional, rejecting claims it violated United States interstate commerce regulations. The court found the act within Congress's commerce power and not in conflict with federal authority.

Aid Okla Anteifimmiana Oktatone J. §. Coneral Urdwedt Staten District Court United States Fedets

Bryan Sees Assured Victory With Strong Committee Support

Chicago September 3 William J Bevan told the Democratic National Committee that with a perfect campaign organization victory for democracy was assured He praised Kern s careful issue presentation and expressed confidence in election success if a strong ground organization holds firm The outlook brightened since last month The committee urged senators congressmen and governors to devote time to campaigning and to line up speaking dates Colonels Wetmore reported funds arriving steadily to finance campaign efforts Delegates from states outlined anticipated aid from the national committee

Chicago William J. Bevan Democratic National Committee Campalin Plana Bevan Kern Bryan National Committee Wetmore Fe “Hance Committee Ogiabee Use Committee

Commercial Club Seeks Farm Exhibits For Vinita Area

The Commercial club of Vinita calls on Craig county farmers to improve county wealth and lower taxes by supplying samples of corn, potatoes, pumpkins, grasses, fruits, minerals, and other products for display in club rooms. Farmers may leave products with their merchants. notices also mention a civic dinner and political committee actions in Muskogee.

Craig County Gentlenem Commercial Club of Vinita Vinita and Vicinity A. Saini

Will Accept Bids for Stone Building by Estella School District

The Estella School District opens bids on a stone building project including a 428 by 48 foot work unit contract, with options for completion or separate contracts covering haying, woodwork, and quarrying. Named bidders listed include Cox, J. BR, Comte, John Franklin, and the school board.

Estella

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