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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
2
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James J. Hill warns Republican leaders that farmers across the West show growing Bryan sentiment and large turnout could threaten Taft. He cautions overconfidence in some Western states and urges intensified campaigning to avoid disaster. Wellman relays Washington gloom on public interest in the race.
A Republican official traveling the north notes public interest in the campaign is unusually weak. In prior contests people debated politics eagerly, but now most groups are good natured and unconcerned about which side wins. The era of clear outcomes has ended with a genuinely uncertain race.
The Muskogee Times Democrat argues state liquor dispensaries are illegal and harmful. It cites federal rulings against state liquor trade and criticizes dispensaries as pure saloons. The note questions party calm on school land sales and questions local governance amid crime, mob justice, and politics.
The Chelsea fair drew the largest attendance this week since its founding praised for its grounds and track. Local officials urged improvements to school buildings, ventilation, fire escapes and sanitary conditions while stressing enrolling more children.
The U T C Civic Club and families enjoyed a late entertainment a picnic at the south park hosted by president Mrs J W Orr. The event, planned in nine hours, drew about fifty men and women with hopes of honorary membership for gentlemen and forward-looking club growth.
Rumors say freight division from Afton to be moved to Vinita as Frisco handles about 4500 cars of corn from David son Manitou and Frederick. Enid Award line sees Prisco business rise with depot expansions. About fifty miles of 75 pound rail being laid from Kiamichi Kosama to Fort Smith Jenson. Car repairs surged to meet heavy crop movement. Frisco seeks extra platforms for cotton traffic and moved thirty engines to Philadelphia Pittsburg Danville and Moline for repairs. New depots approved at Cliquot Leflore Avoca Cyril Red River Troy Blue Beggs Valliant Rockview Haywood Darrow. Total division expenditure about 13 000 000 with 4 000 000 on Red River Division.
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