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The Vinita Daily Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1909

Page

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Real Blizzard Grips Plains and Midwest Regions

A severe cold wave grips much of the central and western United States with subzero readings from Chicago to Canada. Northwest blizzard winds push temperatures down from eight to thirty below, while blizzard conditions extend from the Rocky Mountain region to the Pacific coast.

Washington 2. C Atlantic Coast Hatteras Acific Coast Rocky Mountain Michigan Mlinois Missouri Kansas Colorado West

Dogs Pose New Danger to Refugees in Messina

A. P. reports from Messina on January 6 that starving dogs become the chief danger to refugees. The animals are rabid from suffering, gnaw corpses like hyenas, and attack refugees. Many residents shoot stray dogs on sight.

Associated Press Messina Jan

Committee to Resume Prison Investigation in Oklahoma

The governor's committee left for Lansing to resume the penitentiary inquiry while an Oklahoma panel agreed to return Thursday. Attorneys say a court decision may not affect Gritts case about extending twenty five year flood restrictions.

Topeka Kans Jon Hoch Lansing Oklahoma Washington Court of Claims Congress

Mrs Henry Holderman Dies After Long Illness

The death of Mrs. Henry Holderman occurred at six o'clock last evening. She leaves her husband Henry Holderman and five children, three daughters and two sons. The funeral is planned for tomorrow in Chetona, Kansas.

Henry Holderman Burton Rogers Henry Crouch Choee L. A. Jackson J. E. Duncan Ellis Rob'c Tah- Jeeaah

Expert Reports Countys Treasurer Shortage

Independence Kansas January 6 The expert examining the books of F E Stubblefield Montgomery county treasurer reported a four thousand dollar shortage. Stubblefield offered to make up the charge pending further examination of the books.

Associated Press Independence F. E. Stubblefield Montgomery County Stubblefield

Postal Savings Bank Bill To Be Considered In Senate

When the senate convened today it was understood a bill to establish postal savings banks would be taken up after the disposal of routine business.

Associated Press Senate

Fire destroys Baldwin Theatre and nearby buildings in Springfield

Early today a fire at 1245 in the Baldwin theatre and office building gutted the structure and damaged nearby Colonial hotel and other businesses. Authorities estimate losses around 250000 with Colonial hotel and surrounding shops suffering severe damage. fire chief said wind aided spread.

Associated Press Springfield Baldwin Theatre

Local Notes Report from Prairie Community

Dated January 3, a Prairie community column lists residents visiting kin over holidays, school reopens, and local events. It notes Garden Prairie and Arcadia happenings, teaching duties, baptisms, and a memorial for Rev Crift Hummingbird. It mentions Nicholas Mitchell’s death and a prior incident involving Frye brothers.

J. W. Duncan J. E. Duncan Alta Johnson Mt. Vernon Crift Hummingbird N.B Rowe Calvin Hendryx L. A. Jackson Pryor Creek Mexico Hendryx Nicholas Mitchell Frye Brothers Hogan Institute Marcum Prairie Cal. Mitchell Nick

Roosevelt Silent on Attorney General Action in Senate Message

President Roosevelt sends a special message to the Senate declining to reveal why Attorney General Bonaparte acted against the United States steel-absorption case. The communication accompanies a resolution by Senator Culbertson of Texas.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Roosevelt Senate Bonaparte Falljo United States Statcopation Tennessee Coal Ad Iron Company Culbertson Texan

Charters Granted to Two Vinita Companies

Guthele January 5 charters were granted to Vinita firms including Eastern Improvement Company with 5000 capital and incorporators TA Chandler J8 Thomason and L Rider. Horse Creek Mining Company received 900 capital with incorporators J W Orr T B Wimer and Ity Orn.

Annis Dinner Incident Quelled Amid Court Session

In Muskogee Oklahoma on January 16 a court session disclosed a witness denies alleging Annis was complained about at a dinner with Capt Hains and his wife over four years ago. The man warned he would shoot if encountered. Porter former U S marshal becomes Panama Canal chief sailing from New York. salary six thousand dollars yearly.

Associated Press N.Y Thoruwn J. Hains Boone Hains Capt Hains Annis Annie Muskogee Okla A. Porter U.S Panama New York Clarence McKoyn

City Council Overrules Mayor Veto on Auditorium Purchase

The council met briefly with all members present and opened bids for a new west side project. Mayor Parks had vetoed an ordinance to buy the Auditorium. the council unanimously overrode the veto and the proclamation will be issued. Prior officials paused several items.

Chamcter Parks

Prosecution Seeks First Degree Murder Verdict

Jury to decide fate of Mire NL. Florence Exh and sister Mrs. Catherius Hieinel accused of murdering Captain A Clayton Exh. Prosecutors seek first degree murder verdicts for both defendants.

Associated Press Media Pax Mire NL Florence Exh Catherius Hieinel A Clayton Exh

Nineteen Year Old Convicted in Grandfather Murder

Walter Heller, age nineteen from Vineland, charged with murder of his grandfather Willman Read, along with two companions, was convicted of murder in the first degree in Bridgeton New Jersey.

Anwelated Bridgeton Walter Heller Vineland Heller Willman Read

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