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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1909

Page

7

Ribbon ballot urged to aid voters in Guthrie election

A Guthrie Democrat argues the new general election law, if voted as a referendum, could backfire. He contends it would aid illiterate voters by using key ballots while intelligent voters study their own ballots. The idea is to deny Republicans and others a false advantage and perhaps defeat the law in a referendum.

Guthrie Okla Mar Fife Blake Betty Lim Wil

Katy Boycott 5 Declared Off

Kansas City dispatch reports the Katy boycott five being declared off as the transportation bureau committee says the embargo on the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway was to deter actions that could prompt higher rates. Shippers want the rate kept low and plan to press for a lower rate before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Civil War novelist Myra D. McCrum, age seventy nine, died in Kansas City today.

Kansas City Minsouri, Kawman & Texas Transportation Bureau Committee Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Texas Galveston Interestate Commerce Commission Associated Pron Fi Bcott Kans Mar Myra D. McCrum

Students object to instructor whiskers

By Associated Press Fort Worth Texas March 7 a new instructor at the university in Fort Worth refused two hundred students request to shave his long side whiskers. He was captured last night by twenty young men who clipped off the offending hairs.

Associated Press Fort Worth Tex J. A. Wilsey University At Port Worth

Tariff Debate Intensifies as House Debates Payne Bill

In Washington on March 27 the House heard several speeches for and against the new tariff measure. Representative Harrison of New York accused the bill of heavy taxation on American women while Longworth of Ohio defended the Payne bill, calling it a practical fulfillment of Republican pledges from the first campaign.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Harrison New York America Longworth Ohio

No Explosion Reported on Battleship Mississippi

Guantanamo Cuba March 27 The navy reports the battleship Mississippi shows no sign of an explosion or distress and remains at peace with the squadron. The dispatch in Washington denies earlier circulated rumors of a blast aboard the vessel at the Cuban station and notes no disturbance of the ship’s feet.

Guantaiamo Cuba Navy Department Washington Department Mivalasippi Coban

Woman on Mislaid Kidnapping Suspect Train Escape Attempt

Associated Press report from Pittsburgh dated March 27 details Mrs James Boyle, linked to the Whitla kidnapping, on a train to Mercer jail. She tried to escape or injure herself as the car door opened, was overpowered by Sheriff Gumbert, and placed in Mercer jail. A reporter spoke with Mrs Boyle who denied being Attia McDermott of Chicago. Abduction charges against Hoyle and wife filed. hearing scheduled Monday.

Associated Press Pittaburg James WH Boyle Mercer Hoyle Valencia Here

New Store Opens with Groceries at Vinita Corner

A new grocery store opens at the corner of Flint Avenue and Wilson Street in Vinita Oklahoma offering fresh goods and daily necessities. The Favorite advertises a broad selection and competitive prices for local shoppers entering the market.

Crazy Snake Leads Hostile Force in Oklahoma War Path

On March 2 in Oklahoma City, Crazy Snake commanded Creek Indians along with Wall breeds and negroes as they advanced toward their stronghold in Tiger Mountain. Militia and deputies engaged, reporting casualties among Chiefs followers and several wounded. Troops pursued toward Tadiane territory as fighting continued with no decisive clash by Sunday afternoon.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Okla Mar Crazy Snake Srazy Buake Eolilers Tox Gery Thie Hickory Ground Crazy Souke Chitto Harjo Indiana Somme Bis Tethers House Edward Baum Herman Odem Stidman Aelock Thureday Alx Haimold Herman Odom Bufaila Crasy Snake

City election changes abolish separate school boards

Guthrie Oklahoma March report on state opinion that the 1908 separate school law is superseded by new city election law. The attorney general notes the 1908 ruling and states the new law provides a single school board with two members per ward, making a separate board unauthorized.

Guthrie Okla Mar. WeThat W. C. Reever B. J. Cameron J. W. Wright Wagoner Logan County District Court Joe Pineage

Kidnapper Trials Set for Early Hearing

Sharon, Pa March reports James H Boyle, accused kidnapper of Willie Whitte, to be brought from Mercer for preliminary hearing on abduction charges. Rumor says wealthy relatives of Boyle are seeking top counsel in the state.

Associated Prong Sharon Mar J James H. I Boyle Willie Whitte Mercer

Bulletin for Summer Term at University of Oklahoma

Norman Okla March 2 The bulletin for the summer term of the University of Oklahoma will be ready for distribution about April first. The mailing list is being made up by the registrar. The bulletin will contain general information about the university and a detailed plan of the summer term with all courses described and the faculty who will teach the school listed.

Norman, OM Atte University of Oklahoma Renady Uiversity

Vinita Camp No 7051 Meeting Notice

Third floor over First National Bank hosts Vinita Camp No 7051 meetings on the first and third Tuesday nights visiting members always welcome.

Vinita First National Bank

Order for Hearing Petition to Sell Real Estate

A Craig County Oklahoma County Court hearing is set for April 1 1909 to decide if guardian Justie Jones may sell all or part of estate real estate for the benefit of James A Jones minor. Interested parties must appear and may file assent in writing. order to be published 21 days in Vinita Weekly Chieftain.

State of Oklahoma Craig Jamos A. Jones Justie Jones James A Jones Vinita Weekly Chieftain D. F. Prear

Real Estate Sale Petition in Samuel Terrell Minor Case

State of Oklahoma Craig County Probate No. 104 petitions guardian B A McParland to sell real estate of Samuel Terrell minor. Petition notes guardian is duly appointed and requests court order to authorize private sale of the estate.

Okahoma Craig

Court sets hearing on guardian real estate sale in Craig County

The County Court of Craig County Oklahoma orders a hearing for April 22 1908 or soon after to determine if guardianship real estate may be sold. A copy of the order will be published in a local newspaper for three to five weeks before the hearing as required by law.

Craig Clahoma General Devistion Oklahoma Theo D. B. Frear ADDIS

King Peter and Family to Visit Switzerland

Special dispatches indicate King Peter of Serbia and his family plan to leave Belgrade for Switzerland. A letter from Belgrade confirms the royal party will travel abroad, with the youngest son of Prince Nicholas of Montenegro among the crew, as preparations proceed.

King Peter Switzerland Associated Press London Rome Vienna Peter Servia Belgrade Rene

Attorney listing for James S Davenport in Vinita Oklahoma

James S Davenport is an at law attorney operating from Office Room and 10 Halsell Building in Vinita Oklahoma. The entry notes a professional address for the lawyer and his practice location.

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