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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1911
Page
4
The Weekly Chieftain lists subscription rates for one year by mail and by wall service. Editor D. M. Marrs notes a monthly rate and encourages readers to subscribe.
Vinita Oklahoma dated September notes discuss Craig county camp meeting, wheat and feed crops, labor unions in printing, delinquencies and state finances, bank consolidation, church economics, and upcoming state political shifts. The piece highlights coal beds, feed abundance, and a looming political upheaval next year with Democrats and Republicans facing tax and governance challenges.
Missouri newspapers recount two men honored on the same day Champ Clark and Edward Butler. Clark receives widespread affection and support to the point of overwhelming welcome. Butler, once a powerful political fixer, ends in disgrace and private life after a career of corruption and bribery.
Oklahoma City interest in forcing an extra legislative session leads to promises of capitol funding and a guaranteed call if state funds are used. The Times-Democrat notes questions about who would secure the call and warns against rushing the request amid political maneuvering.
Vinita Oklahoma September 20. Sheriff Bridenhour protests a report by RM Nash alleging shortages in county offices including the sheriff. He urges the public to wait for a full court investigation before judging conduct, confident the office will be exonerated. Also an antiseptic dressing advertisement for Number Ten by Hudson.
On or about October 1, 1911, A. F. Brown intends to apply for parole from prison. This notice records the forthcoming action and the involved party within the official proceedings.
President Taft spoke on trusts and civil service during his Detroit swing, defending the Supreme Court's standards and opposing amendments to the Sherman Act. He challenged critics to cite restraints of trade, urged enforcement through Justice Department investigations, and kept to a campaign tone with firm statements against altering the law. He toured Pontiac and Bay City, drew large crowds at the Michigan State Fair, and received warm welcomes from Senators Smith and Townsend.
R. M. Nash reports to State Examiner that Craig County officials from 1907 to 1911 show shortages totaling 14,270.10, with the county owing 1,005.44 to some officials and potential salary disputes awaiting Supreme Court decision. Major deficits cited include County Judge Theodore Krear at 4,044.46 and Sheriff H. Be. Ridenhour at 4,127.28.
Congressmen Edmand H Madison a leading insurgent from the seventh Kansas district died in Dodge City after a breakfast at home with his wife. He collapsed from heart disease and died almost instantly with his daughters in Washington, D C. Madison had risen as a national figure after critiquing Cannonism and Ballinger, while remaining loyal to President Taft.
Three Tulsa men George Martin Melvin Davis and Harold Clark were fatally maimed when a cigarette sparked loose gunpowder at a county road near Fisher last night. The explosion ignited dynamite debris tore clothing from their bodies and left them gravely injured. All three are in a Tulsa hospital fighting for life.
Augusta Me Sept 19 Complete official returns from last Monday's special election show a 20 vote margin in favor of repeal of the constitutional prohibitory amendment. Discrepancies exist between official returns and secretary of state's tabulations which indicated a 196 vote majority for repeal.
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