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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1909

Page

8

Mothers Meeting by U T C Club in Vinita Cherokee club rooms

A Mothers Meeting led by Mrs Louis Bagby of the U T C Club met in the Cherokee club rooms Vinita. The event featured piano selections by Miss Graper readings by Miss Quigley and papers by Dr Bagby and Prot Masterson plus a humorous piece by Little Marjorie and Dells Wright.

Louis Bagby U. T. D Club Cherokee Club Vinita Miss Graper Nevin Tetire J. W. Orr Miee Quigley Girie Hopeford Belle Bate Rome

First farm house erected in Oklahoma doomed

Guthrie Okla March The first farm house built in the new Oklahoma territory after settlement opened in 1889 was ordered torn down to make way for a palatial residence by farmer Merwig. The log hut near Guthrie, six miles southwest, was the pioneer structure later joined by the German farmer Weary Herwig who rose in county politics and will replace the old homestead with a grand frame residence.

Guthrie Okia Mar Oklahora Thaury Merwig William ‘Trie Wade Gutlinie Aerealeter Gena Jlo

Two Men Shot in Muskogee Street Fight

In Muskogee Ohio on March 21 a family feud led to a cafe shooting and a beating. David Hartoens of Tahlequah was shot through the body and may die. Sam Latta and Henry Johnson were also involved and arrested. Johnson faced a charge of shooting with intent to kill but pleaded not guilty.

Muskogen Ohio David Hartoens Thilequah Amy Die Sam Latta Monkogee Henry Johnson Tableycall Hem Ruby Latta Johnson Mgt Justice Baling Tablequia Latte Wotan

Oklahoma oil producers agree to four month production halt

The Mid-Continent Oil Producers' Association agreed to a four month oil production stoppage in Oklahoma starting today. Eighty percent of producers pledged to join the action, with expectations that enough signatures will be secured. The plan aims to curb overproduction and influence state legislation.

Asociated Teles Okla Oklahoma Mid-Continent Oil Producers’ Association

Haskell Cuts Four Bills and Reduces State Grants

Governor Haskell vetoed four bills passed by the last legislature, including changes to the supreme court clerk’s pay and appropriations for Edmond and Durant normal schools. Major maintenance cuts hit the state university, Aard M. college, and various state schools, with funds trimmed for several building projects and departmental budgets. The clerk of the supreme court office was restored to a fee basis with a small equipment allowance.

Gethrie Cala Mari Haskell John McDuffie Graham Bil Supreme Court Stafford Central Normal School Edmond Williams Ern Normal School Davis Frst Bilis Aba Weathford Durant Durie Aard M. College of Saltwater Sirety Tonkawa Claremore Mun Temunes Cele A. and N. University and Sangster Geological Survey Bilwire Steee

Hanratty Appoints Three State Gas Inspectors

Gov Tlaskell signed a gas preservation bill on Monday authorizing H I Breene of Bartien vile Giihons of Talon and Hermon of Nowaty to serve as state gas inspectors. They will oversee production piping and ensure Oklahoma natural gas is not wasted, with duties focused on preservation rather than consumption.

Russian Soldiers Accused of Armed Conspiracy

Seventy men including seven army officers were arrested in St Petersburg on March 31 charged with conspiracy to start an uprising in southern Husai a. A large cache of rifles and ammunition was seized along with other supplies.

Fetersburg Mar Husaia

London Suffragists Make Trouble for Themselves

London suffragists attempted to raid the House of Commons seeking Premier Asquith this afternoon. Mounted police dispersed the crowd and many arrests were reported.

London House of Commons Asquith

Travelers Must Buy Tickets Or Pay Penalty In Ohio

Guthrie Ohio March 30 On the return of Commissioners Watson and Love the corporation commission will issue a cash fare penalty order set to take effect late April. It requires passengers on trains without tickets to pay a penalty of ten cents for fares up to fifty cents, twenty five cents for fares to sixteen dollars, and fifty cents for higher fares. The order lets cash fare passengers buy tickets at the first station after boarding. tickets need not be shown when entering trains. The measure aims to protect railroad revenue and time, with railroads expecting improved earnings and a two cent rate adjustment.

Guthrie Ohio Watson Love Corporation Commission

Plans for Observing State Anniversary Day in Oklahoma

The committee outlines the anniversary day program with details to be released. The parade will begin by portraying life in the country before white settlement, featuring many Indians in elaborate costumes. the last division will reveal Oklahoma as it stands today.

Oklahomi City Okla Imead Oklalomelas

Miami Wins In Ottawa County Seat Election

In Ottawa county Miami defeated Hilburn by a 354 to 1 margin after a hard fought contest. Precincts including Ottawa Lincolnville Narcles Quapac Afton and Miami showed support, while Fairland Weandette Shawnee Cornel House favored Hilburn. Falkland backed Hilburn with 170 votes to 8 for Miami.

Miami Ottawa Ottaiws Hilburn Limi Siam Lincollnville Nar Cles Quapac Afton Hiebarn Fairland Weandette Ogerdiue Shawnee Cornel House Falkland

Airship containing Count at mercy of the wind

The Zeppelin with Count Zeppelin aboard ascended today and, after breaking free, drifted at the mercy of strong winds. Soldiers chase the craft by car as it is blown across the countryside and lands safely near Tingolfing after a long, hazardous ride.

Count AT Mercy OF the Associated Presa Muttich Zeppelin Eisenp Count Zeppelin Ewift Lander Airehip Feft Friedrichsboten

Nine suffragists jailed in London for entry attempt

Associated Press reports nine suffragists were arraigned in court in London for attempting to force entry into the House of Commons and were sentenced to a month in jail. The sentencing marks the twentieth such punishment this week.

Associated Press London Gsnenen Sancereau

May Wheat Sells Above 1.20 in Chicago Trade

May wheat rose to 1.125 dollars at the Chicago Board of Trade as the market hit a new seasonal high. July futures traded around 8 dollars and eight, with reports of crop damage and trade activity shaping early session notes.

Chicago Associated Prene Board of Trade

County Unit Loses In Missouri Legislature

Associated Press reports in Jefferson City on April 1 that the county unit local option measure failed in the Missouri House. The proposal would have let counties decide saloon questions as a unit.

Missouri Associated Press Jefferson City

Colonel Hoffman Reduces Force at Creek Indian Camp

Pierce Oklahoma April 1 Colonel Hoffman reduced his National Guardsmen today by dismissing all but two or three deputies who report to him Crazy Snake remains at large His equaw and three other Indian women visited Pierce with no information on the chief’s whereabouts A nearby farmer was wounded by a marauder who fired from a car barn crib escape was not premeditated and could have occurred any time

Associated Press Pierce Oklo Chocotah Hoffman Crazy Snake i Hickory

Oklahoma students reject self government plan at state university

Norman Oklahoma March 31 The University of Oklahoma students voted 236 to 6 against a faculty submitted self government charter. The Sooners defeated Henry Kendall College 15 to 0 in a windy game with Dodeon pitching a one hitter and Dixon allowing eleven hits. President Bowniekee returned from Chicago to review plans for a new $200000 mall building to be erected at the state university. Building plans for the next thirty years include Gothic architecture in native marble and granite, 300 by 100 feet, with a basement.

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma Sooners Henry Kendall College Dodeon Dixon Tules Wght Bowniekee Chicago Board of Revenue The State University Iran Ohls Mar Shawnee Ritts Tate Wolves Admond Edmond McAnineh

French Tank Steamer Jules Henry Explodes Killing 12

Via Associated Press Marseilles April 1 the French tank steamer Jules Henry traveling in the trade between Philadelphia and France blew up today. Twelve crewmen were killed and many were seriously wounded as the vessel had discharged its cargo and the hold was being inspected. The blast appears to have originated in tanks explosives.

Hy Associated Press Marseilles Jules Henry Philadelphia France Jeft

No More Pay Checks To Be Cashed In Salons

Sedalia Missouri reports a drill circular stating no more pay checks are to be cashed in saloons for Missouri Kansas and Texas railway employees. The measure, viewed today by Superintendent N F Pinney, will discharge any employee cashing pay checks in a saloon.

Associated Press Sedalia Missouri, Kansas &Texas Railway N. F. Pinney

Stray Shots From the State Capital News Summary

Guthrie Oklahoma March 31 new private secretary to the governor assumes duties. Court of appeals continues liquor law interpretations. A Pittsburgh county case reverses a sealed verdict. the sealed verdict governed. State loans total 21050.90. April 1 board of regents to meet April 7 electing about seventy teachers amid 1900 applications. Competition for secondary agricultural school sites heats up in districts across the state. Revenue tax on coal oil gas discussed with disputes over double taxation. Interstate liquor shipments case Huston Hudson affirmed that shipment completed when delivered to consignors, not when leaving the train.

Guthrie Okla W. B Ay. Jtheny Criminal Court of State School and Commission Oklahoma State Board of Porran Legiste Jure Fie Elk City Erick Sayre Lawton Cheyenne Helena Hobart Gyman Goodwell Hooker Chickasha Creek Broken Arrow I& Js Criminal Court of Appeals Jtudy Hudson

Missouri Railroads May Reach Agreement On Fare Rates

Governor Hindley stated that differences between the railroads and the state over fares may be resolved. He suggested a rate of about two and a quarter for all passengers as a fair open fare, noting the state might use such measures.

Jefferson City Hindley

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U. T. C. Club Mothers’ Meeting Abe Johnny Muskogee Hanratty Hickory Stomp Grounds State University Notes Missouri and Railroads
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