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The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1910

Page

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Walters Talks of New Road Plans

Vice President Clarence Walters of Osage Western Railroad outlined plans to build a Vinita to Pawhuska line via Bartlesville, aiming to start construction in 30 to 40 days. He sought a county right of way and yard space rather than a cash bonus, and predicted trains through Bartlesville by next Christmas.

Bartlesville Enterprise Clarence Walters Osage Western Osage-Western Railroad Company Enterprise Vinita Pawhuskea Bartlesville Commercial Club Walters Gunge Hills Christman

Oklahoma City May Lose State Headquarters

Guthele Oklahoma March 30 Oklahoma county may lose the democratic state headquarters unless it agrees to maintain the headquarters free of charge. State officers met and decided the administration pays expenses of maintaining the headquarters from 400 to 5000 dollars annually. Guthrie offered free site but Oklahoma City would cover only half the expenses. If not resolved the headquarters will move to Guthrie. The old administration executive committee including State Superintendent Cameron and Justice Wil of the supreme court were reappointed for the campaign.

Guthele Okla Oklahoma Onty Gdiay Oklahoma City Guthrie Emer Arte Old Administration Cameron Cassidy School Land Commissioners Boners Provident Board of Agrulture Love Cortion Commission Justice Wilof Supreme Court

Ray Waddell Arrested Again in Wichita

Associated Press reports Ray Waddell was re jailed in Wichita Kansas after a February bank robbery attempt at Ford, with a bullet wound in his foot. He fled from a Muskogee court room guarded by twelve men and was recaptured last night as detectives pursue the prisoner.

Associated Press Wichita Kans

Cherokee National Sues Union Trust Company

Cherokee National Bank of Vinita sues Union Trust Company in Tulsa county court for 320 dollars claiming a forged Caldwell check signed in January 1910 was paid and later returned as forged. The bank alleges the check was presented by J M Temple, the funds were advanced, and Union Trust refused to reimburse after being notified. Attorneys fees and interest are also sought.

Tulsa Oklo Caldwell J. M. Temple Kanes City Vinita Union Trust Company

Bankers Face Grand Jury Testimony in Pittsburgh Corruption Probe

In Pittsburgh on Tuesday the grand jury probe into councilman grafting named few principals while many witnesses, including Charles Stewart, Emil Winter, Willis McCook, H R M Hartmeyer, and others from the Workingmen’s Savings and Trust, testified or prepared to. Subpoenas loom for more bank officials as former councilman William Brand may reveal further details. The city’s Chamber of Commerce and Eugenic Society discussed political conditions and reform plans after the inquiry.

Pittsburg Charles Stewart Willis F. McCook H.R. M. Hartmeyer Workingmen’s Bank Alice Mansfield Second National Bank Richard Lawrete Grand Jury M. J. Slater Adams Express Company Bubpoennes William Brand Chamber of Commerce Eugenic Society Eugenie Sudiety Tlt

Pawnee Man Becomes Head of Dispensary

Guthrie Oklahoma March 20 Secretary of the state banking board resigns amid differences with Kimaels and other members. Sam W Stone resigns as superintendent of the state dispensary and will support Onkex. Rev William Murdock from Pawnee County likely to assume charge this week. Roosevelt mentions and Naples steamer reference follow in dispatches.

Guthrie Oklo Oakes State Banking Board Kimaels Businens Sam W. Stone Onkex Stone Lorler William Murdock Whee State Agiulative Pawnee County

Oklahoma AG Finds Several Laws Unconstitutional in Looming Opinion

Guthrie March 29 Assistant Attorney General Charles N Moore says a number of bills from the recent special session likely violate the constitution. He cites Senate bill 103 selling school land near Oklahoma City and other provisions including death penalty for criminal assault and funding transfers between districts as likely unconstitutional due to overstepping authority, unconstitutional wording, or misapplied funding. The governor signed several measures despite the opinion, including the Oklahoma City school land bill and a repeal attempt of the Taylor general election law.

Chas. West Oklahoma Fair Association Guthrie Oklo Charles N. Moore Senate Oklahoma City Shawnee Reno Moore Iand Wehpol Stafford Wnemuch Celt Doe District Court School Land Department Elange Jones Taylor Chickasha Blair Wynne Lovelies Cope

Mystery in Swope case adds new deed twist

A River Swope deed to Mrs. B C Hyde, filed in probate, cuts her from Swope fortune litigation. Hyde’s status remains unclear as her ties to liner Swope are questioned by her attorney.

Associated Prean Kansas City Swope River Swope B.C. Hyde Hyde Thomas H. Swope

Baltimore hotel man killed in auto crash

An auto accident near Topeka Kansas killed George Scot of the Baltimore hotel in Kansas City Missouri. L Wilson of Manhattan was injured in the same crash occurred around five o'clock this morning.

Baltimore Topeka Kaun Tech George Scot Kansas City L. Wilson Manhattan

Bryant and Whistler Win 11000 Judgment Joint Trial

A district court jury awarded 11000 in each Bryant and Whistler case heard together. The suits sought recovery of insurance on pool hall fixtures in the old opera house building on the east side. A pending case, Hatch versus Hagerman, involves recovery for a horse loaned and dying while in defendant's possession.

Bryant and Whistler Opera House W. H. Hatch R. D. Hagerman

Fifty Soldiers Die in Train Collision Near Berlin

Anipotzed Proms Berlin reports fifty soldiers were killed or wounded in a collision between a special passenger train and a regular train near Muelheim fhein. No details or formal confirmation were available at press time.

Anipotzed Proms Berlin Germany Mitch FO Muelheim Fhein

Explosion on Charleston Kills Eight on Deck

The Charleston suffered a fatal blast during target action off Olongapo. Eight sailors died and several were injured as a breech block failure and deck damage swept through the crew. Cause unknown. One victim hailed from Cave-in-Rock. The same report notes a Missouri court upholding full weight law for grain and coal deductions.

Ay Associated Preas Manila P. L United States Charleston Sea of Olongapo Cavite Maxin Barnard Cavedn-the-Rock Sarah Shelton Barnard Ardmore Oklo

Bond issues win by wide vote in Vinita special election

In a special election Vinita voters approved remitting 12000 in bonds to cover city indebtedness above the ten mill limit by 289 to 42. They also approved issuing 20000 for extending the water works by 273 to 20. Opposition was weak, concentrated in the third ward where 18 opposed excess indebtedness and 8 opposed the waterworks extension.

Vinita

Bank Deposit Journal may move to Oklahoma City

From Thursday's Daily the Bank Deposit Guarantee Journal filed a stormy board meeting at Vinita deciding to stay in Vinita if a home subscription of 200 is secured in two weeks. Editor W. M. Malone was chosen for the ensuing year and a Tulsa meeting praised past success while opposing relocation offers from Oklahoma City.

Bank Deposirt Guarantee Journal Ollihemh Kansas Toles East Aide Vinita Oklahoma City Bank Depoelt Guarantee Journal United States Financial Journal W. M. Malone Tulsa Nin Bank Dependntee Journal Deponit Guaranty Wat

No Response 10 Call for Miners

Associated Press reports a potential nationwide coal strike as southwestern fields may shut down over wage demands. About 25 000 miners in Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas face a stoppage if operators cannot meet increases amid competition from fuel oil and non union coal.

Associated Press Kansas City Southwestern Interstate Fields Southwestern Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas Kandia City Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Cincinnati Clychniath Ohlo Felda Lirge

Saints of Mrs Kelleher Commission Established

Cambridge March 31 The commission established the sanity of Mrs Mary Kelleher of Summerville and she must stand trial for murder in the first degree for the arsenical poisoning deaths of six family members. The trial is set for next Monday.

Associated Preas Cambridge Mass Mary Kelleher Commission Summerville Arsenical Polaon

Governor Donaghey Wins Primary Victory

Returns from the Democratic primary in Arkansas show Governor Donaghey leading with a large plurality after yesterday's voting. Incomplete results indicate he defeated challenger Dosehey, with strong support reported across multiple counties and party lines.

Associated Prows Little Rock Ark Dosehey Largo

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Pawhuska Ray Waddell Cherokee National Sues Union Trust Company Bryant & Whistler Jefferson City First Ward Third Ward Bank Deposit Journal Okla, City Kelleher Donaghey
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