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The Vinita Daily Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1909

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Elks Lodge 1162 Installs In Vinita During Lively Welcome

Vinita hosts a grand Elk gathering as Lodge 1162 initiates 53 candidates at the auditorium. District Deputy D L Sleeper presides as Bartlesville lodge led the ceremony. a parade, dinner, and reception followed with praise for the event and civic club hospitality.

Vinita Monett and Joplin Parsons Band Katy Frisco Vinitt Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elka Ilinois Avenue Smith Street Smith Canadian Wilson Miinoix Mingle Vann Street Elkdom Harry Lumpkin Hassell Civic Club

Oklahoma per capita school fund doubles after union

Guthrie Oklahoma May 2 The state superintendent announces fifty cents per capita for every resident under twenty one from school land rent and fund interest. This is the largest mermaid dividend yet and follows a January one dollar per capita. The public disputes over the school land department are deemed unfounded.

Guthrie Oklo Instrucon Oklahome Oklahoma

Nowata County sues to recover damages over courthouse fire

The Nowata County Commissioners with County Attorney C J Weaver sue Rugene Wilkinson register of deeds for 27000 dollars claiming negligence led to destruction of records in a fire on January 30 1909. The suit notes a fire proof vault existed and recalls the courthouse blaze that ruined about 100000 in property.

Nowata Register of Decide Nowata Star Nowata Board of County Conmissioners C. J. Weaver W. D. Humphery W. A. Chase District Court Rugene Wilkinson Register of Deeds Court House

Nelson and Hiland Fight This Afternoon for World Title

By Associated Press San Francisco May 28 Bat Ming Nelson and Matting Dick Hiland meet this afternoon for the world welterweight championship in San Francisco. Nelson is the favorite and has shown decisive ability in recent bouts, while Hiland seeks an upset to claim the title.

Associated Prete San Franvisco Calif Bat- Ming Nelson Matting Dick Hiland Nelson i

Dam God Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder

James Sharp known as Adtow God was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the death of Policeman Michael Mullane. He received a twenty year penitentiary sentence. Sharp proclaimed its conviction as the sin of God. His wife Melissa awaits trial and faces her own proceedings.

Associated Press Kansas City James Sharp Michael Mullane Devree Sharp Melissa

Ex Governor Crittenden Dies in Kansas City

Ex Governor T. T. Crittenden of Missouri died at his Kansas City home after suffering a stroke on Thursday afternoon. He had been in frail health prior to his death this morning.

Crittendon Kansas City Associated Press T.T. Crittenden

Supreme Court declines contempt citation in railroad rate case

The Missouri supreme court refused to issue a citation for contempt against the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway in a case arising from a three cent per mile passenger rate. Judge Williams of the St. Louis circuit court had sought contempt finding for alleged violation of an injunction in a prohibition suit now before the high court.

Jefferson City State Supreme Court Missouri, Kansas & Texas Williams St. Louis

Death sentence for Officer Lowery slayer

John Masur was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to death for the slaying of Officer Bill Lowery of South Omaha. The crime occurred last February.

Associated Prom Omaha Neb John Masurides Omper Bill Lowery South Omaha Officer Lowery Ouane

Oklahoma eighth grade graduates to double last year

Guthrie Oklahoma May 29 State Superintendent EB P Cameron reports that Oklahoma will see about 5593 eighth grade graduates from 5593 common schools. Last year 2486 graduates, this year about one per school with added requirements in Oklahoma history domestic science agriculture horticulture and manic education spirit credited to state officials.

Guthrie Okla Eb,p. Cameron Oklahoma

Brown Brothers Close Two Weeks Engagement

The Hike show detracted some attendance from Brown Brothers rustic two week run. Patrons praised the Pariah Priest production. Tonight the troupe continues in Vinus with Girl From the West as the bill.

Brown Brothers Brown Brotherm Stiow Wurthers Vinus

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Vinita Lodge Bartlesville Lodge Elks Stanton C. Moss W. H. Aspinwall Barnes M. ¥. Kirk Blumer FB Sutton Fred Spies Harry Spencer A. W. Baxter Claude Brandon John E. Palmer Etkdom Penn O. L. Conner J. H. Butler A. A G. Marra T. H. Byrd E. B. Davidson J. W. Orr CC. Roberts Oliver Bagby MF Knight Wimner Distriot D. L. Sleeper Tulsa Elis Bartlesville Sapulpa Tulsi Vinita J Milford-Berger Shoe Co South Wilson Claim County Register of Deede Nelson Hiland Supreme Court Wotpien New York Burch E Vinita’s Big Department Stores
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