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The Vinita Daily Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1908

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Republicans Declare Cannon Unopposed for Speaker

Chicago November 9 Republican congressional headquarters announce that 213 Republicans have been elected to the sixty first Congress and a clear majority pledge Speaker Joseph Cannon to support for re election There is no question about his election and opposition is not expected in the Republican caucus in Washington Western candidates are discussed but Cannon is seen to be unanimously re elected He will meet Western lawmakers and confer on the next session and tariff revision plans

Chicago Cannon Congressional Committee Joe Washington Iowa AIL ‘Bank Fowler House Committee On Hitchcock Taft Rcopublicay National Seme

Postmaster Shot Then Commits Suicide in New York Street

Postmaster Edward M. Morgan of New York was shot as he left his home on 146th Street and seriously wounded. Erick B. Markey, a stenographer for a downtown law firm, then shot himself dead. Authorities say the motive is unclear and Markey was believed insane. Morgan’s condition was described as recoverable.

Associated Press New York Edw. M. Morgan 146Th Street Erick B. Markey Mackey Washington Post Office Coridor Morgan

Editor Butler’s Son In Critical Condition After Fight

Milton Butler, son of H. M. Butler, editor of the Pryor Creek Clipper, is in critical condition at his home after being cut in twelve places in a fight at Chouteau Monday night. Clay Brown, cashier of the Farmers & Merchants Bank at Chouteau, faces a $3,000 bond on charges of assault.

Pryor Creek Okin Milton Butler H. M. Butler Chouteau Clay Brown Farmers & Merchants Bank Choutent

Leaders say no fight on Gomper's 15 known

Denver leaders at the annual AFL convention expressed no knowledge of any organized opposition to Samuel Gompers for the federation presidency. The remarks were made as the convention was convened in Denver on November 9.

Gomper Associated Press Denver Colo Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Gompera

Railroads challenge two cent passenger fare ruling

Eighteen leading Missouri railroads appeared before federal Judge Smith McPerson in Kansas City to argue that the two cent passenger rate under the new maximum freight law makes profitability impossible. Missouri state officials led by Attorney General Herbert Hadley contended that a reasonable profit is achievable under the regulations. Governor-elect Hadley made his first trip to the city since the election.

Associated Press Kansas City Missouri Smith McPerson

Pierce Arrives in Texas for Court Appearance

Clay Pierce arrived in Hillborn Texas to enter a recognizance bond for November 24 on the criminal docket. A $20 000 appearance bond was posted with Texas signatures while the trial was continued to the January term. Price returns to St Louis tonight.

Associated Press Hillborn Tex Clay Pierce Pierce Texas St Louis

Lamphere Faces First Degree Murder Charge

Ray Lamphere, brought from the La Porte county jail to the circuit court, faces a murder in the first degree charge for the death of Mel BelIe Guiness and three children. The crowded courthouse witnessed the proceedings as Lamphere underwent a breath test. Bert Oskison headed to La Junta Colo following a telegram about his father John Oskison’s failing health. John Oskison, 73, had lived west of Vinita and recently sought a health retreat in La Junta.

Associated Press Laporte Ind Ray Lamphere Circuit Court Mel Belle Guiness Bert Oskison la Junta Cola John Oskison John Oskisont Vinita Mr. Oskixon Jaa Aml la Junte

Assignment Noted for Burnham Bongett & Co Members

In Moston Massachusetts during November the Boston Stock Exchange confirms the assignment of Burnham Bongett and Co. members. The move appears to be sanctioned today.

Associated Press Moston Mass Burnham, Bongett & Co Boston Stock Exchange Sanctnc

Governors Invited to Meet in Washington on Conservation

Invitations have been sent for a second Washington meeting of governors or their reps on December 8, while the conservation commission holds its first general session on December 1. The events align with a major national resources inventory and a week-long conservation focus in the capital. The Southern Commercial Congress and the National Rivers and Harbors Congress will also meet, merging December 9, and the country life commission resumes its nationwide swing.

National Convention of Resources Commission Commission Washington National Conservation of Resources Commission The Conservation Commission National Conservation Commission Roosevelt Hima Southern Commercial Congress National Rivers and Harbors Congress Country Life Commission

Alleged Arrest at Falls Denied by Guthrie Officials

A Guthrie report claimed George Schmake was arrested in connection with the First State Bank of Falls robbery. The later dispatches show no arrest occurred. Authorities in Guthrie and a national bank office denied the allegation and traced the rumor to Chandler sources.

Associated Press Guthrie Okla First State Bank of Falls Lincoln County George Schmake Schenake Chandler Schmake

October term of Craig county court convenes after delay

The October term of the Craig county court met this morning after a postponement due to the election. Civil business was largely disposed. two hearings set for this afternoon Carlisle versus Houtton regarding the sale of the Blackstone hotel and Burk versus Cowan. Jury nonappearance prompted contempt attachments for Harry Howall J R Williams and Jot Campbell.

Cralg County Carlisle Burk Cowan Frear Harry Howall J. R. Williams Jott &. Campbell

Supreme Court Rules Against College Segregation

The Supreme Court upholds state power to prevent education for whites and blacks, disallowing integration in the Beele college case. Legal action centers on restricting education based on race, with the court ruling in favor of the state's stance.

Supreme Court Associated Prem Weashington Beele College Verium Kentucky Upceme Court

Former bank president to be replaced at National Bank of Commerce

Kansas City Nov 9 It was announced that W B Ridgely president of the re organized National Bank of Commerce will be replaced by Dr W S Woods the deposed president and Woods supporters have bought a majority of the stock securing control Ridgely has resigned his position as comptroller

Associated Press Kansas City W. B. Ridgely National Bank of Commerce W. S. Woods Woods Ridgely Winter Pobre Hace eNews Hse ‘Bat

Roosevelt sends congratulatory message to King Edward on birthday

President Roosevelt dictated a message of congratulation to King Edward of England for his 67th birthday. The message was cabled to London but not released publicly.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Roosevelt King Edward of England London

Nine Telephone Operators Strike In Vinita

Nine operators and two linemen of Pioneer Telephone walk out in Vinita causing local service disruption until replacements are assigned. Strikers include Carrie Herr Ethel Nash Marie Arter Emma Arter Sadie Meninger Maude Meninger Nellie Brown Juliet Cannon Mae Dickenson and linemen Chas Killebrew Wilson Cook. Dispute stems from manager not firing chief operator Laura McDaniel.

Vinita Pioneer Telephone and Telegraph Company Carrie Herr Ethel Nash Marie Emmia Arter Sadie Maude Meninger Nellie Brown Juliet Cannon Mae Dickenson Chas Killebrew Wilson Cook

Suspected quake rattles Sabetha area

Reports from Sabetha Kansas and surrounding areas say an earthquake shock was felt near midnight Saturday night within a twelve mile radius with numerous observers reporting the tremor and its effects.

Associated Press Sabetha Kans

Bryan's Daughter May Get Divorce

Denver reports say Mrs Leavitt will seek a divorce from William Homer Leavitt amid social chatter and political timing. Officially the Leavitt home is in Denver with Mrs Leavitt and her two children at Fairview. A Harrie schoolhouse box supper raised funds for the event, totaling 48.77.

Denver Leavitt Paris Harrie Vinita

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