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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1910
Page
4
Vinita advocates rapid growth as new residents arrive by train. Efforts focus on securing land for homes and farms to develop a thriving community around 80 acre parcels. Call for Commercial Club action to attract settlers and boost local economy.
The article compares Oklahoma tax collections under different administrations and notes population and area growth. It argues state taxes rose with area or population but cites the Billups law as impractical. It discusses prohibition sentiment and portrays preachers and bootleggers as unlikely allies, criticizing enforcement costs and suggesting officials may be negligent.
The Democratic National Congressional Committee has released its campaign book, funded only by contributions. It sells at $1 per copy or 50 cents each in a lot of ten or more. Described as the best campaign book yet, it urges Democrats to buy and donate to support the party. Address orders or contributions to FP. F. Garrett, treasurer, at 821 Fifteenth Street Northwest, Washington, D. C.
Osborne Farmer tells young men to avoid small unpaid debts that erode a foundation of credit. He warns that missed quarters and half dollars accumulate, leading to ruined plans and ruined reputations. A struggling worker nearby illustrates the danger of a weak base and the lack of help when collapse comes.
McAlester Oklahoma held its first election under commission government with a straight Democratic ticket. The piece notes only Oklahoma and Texas could allow such a partisan result under the new rule and argues nonpartisan governance better serves reform aims. It cautions that politics may hinder full benefits of the system and recalls that voters can circumnavigate political influence despite constitutional protections.
The Kansas City Star notes that there is no constitutional bar to freedom of the ballot even in Oklahoma and predicts that voters will soon demand good government rather than Democratic or Republican success.
Judson C. Welliver’s nonpartisan piece in Hampton's argues insurgent Republicans gain ground while democracy nears control of the House. It cites Taft’s leadership collapse, infighting, and a drifting electorate seeking a new party, with mentions of Bird McGuire and rising insurgency. Also notes deaths and legal figures like Abe Hummel and Jessie Morrison amid broader political turmoil.
A morning scene on the Katy shows two young dogs on tracks with one killed and the other bewildered. The piece then shifts to land expansion in northeast Oklahoma, politics with Roosevelt’s gains, school attendance topping 1,200, and Vinita’s order and governance praising Ballinger.
Jessie Lee Morrison, paroled from the Kansas penitentiary after eight years of a twenty five year term for the Eldorado murder of Mrs. Olin Castle, leaves Leavenworth for Excelsior Springs with her sister Ida Hawley. Governor Stubbs granted the parole last night, effective immediately, allowing freedom with church attendance and monthly reports to Warden J. K. Codding.
Musical comedy Honeymoon Trail from LaSalle Theatre Chicago to be presented at the Auditorium on October 7. The show features a large cast and chorus, with a mammoth scenic production noted as one of the season’s most pretentious offerings.
The first car of machinery for the new light plant has arrived and is being unloaded. It carries smaller parts while dynamos and engines will follow. Manager Lahman expects the plant to be running before winter.
The U S government asks for more time to examine witnesses in the Muskogee town lot conspiracy case against Governor C N Haskell and others. Judge Marshall rules evidence must show conscious participation within three years before indictment. Proceedings continue as attorneys seek admissible testimony under the ruling.
Law and Order League plans to petition the governor to appoint a special attorney to aid the upcoming county grand jury investigation. County Attorney Brady signed the required letter, delivering it to Governor Haskell after talks in McAlester. The move is seen as politically aimed at county judge race, though officials insist it targets county officers' work.
Citizens complain to the Chieftain about heavy weed growth in the city and the failure to enforce the ordinance. Golden Red blooms and ragweed spread hay fever concerns, with health risks from pervasive weeds. Call to cut weeds and eliminate contagion danger.
Guthrie Sept 28 Attorney General and staff filed formal applications through land offices to publish state claims on 210000 acres of land in Lawton El Reno Guthrie districts totaling 7770 acres with remaining ore lands to be taken in 160 acre tracts Judge Spilman to file separate state land claims with the land commissioner, aided by Go Haskell and Assistant AG Spilman.
The Civic Club met to plan an Ozark Interstate Exposition in Joplin October 8 to 17. The goal is to showcase local mining and manufacturing, boost trade with Wink Craig county, and benefit Vinita with strong city participation and ongoing meetings through the week. Mrs. Do expresses willingness to meet with the club after.
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