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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1910

Page

2

Public Building Fund Exhausted In Guthrie

Guthrie Oklahoma April 1 The state building fund is exhausted and funds may run dry until May 1 when public building warrants totaling 750000 will be issued. Cook Construction Company at Oklahoma A and M Stillwater faces declined claims as state auditor M E Trapp cites fund limits affecting all contractors on public work. The new law favors early applicants like Texas Construction at the state penitentiary, with former practice paying warrants at five percent interest in cash equivalents, while the new system aims to equalize by cash value.

Guthrie Okla Tate M. E. Trapp Cook Construction Company A. & M. College Stillwater Liiely Cook Company Texas Construction Company State Penitentary

Homesteaders Notified of Drawing Schedule and Fees

Intending homesteaders for Spokane Coeur d Alene and Flathead reserves will receive mailed notices with exact calling hours at Missoula Kalispell Coeur d Alene Idaho and Spokane to avoid confusion. Those taking up land on the Flathead reserve may attend Kiakapell then Missoula. 20 percent of appraised land value plus fees up to 14 dollars due at office. A schedule of area value and classification will reach successful applicants before April 18, settlement and entry moved to May 2.

Spokane Coeur d'Alene Fiathead Missoula Kiliipell Mont Coeur Walone Idaho Flathead Kiakapell

Eastern miners receive advance of per cent protest over eight hour law

Pittsburg Kansas April 1 miners in the district show no mine activity as they mark the eight hour day anniversary and protest operators for missing wage demands. Baltimore April 1 about forty five thousand unorganized coal miners in Maryland northern West Virginia and southern Pennsylvania received a five per cent wage advance according to an announcement today.

Associated Preas Pitteburg Kans Kansas Baltimore Maryland West Virginia Pennsylvania

Call For Banking Statements From National Banks

The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of condition for all national banks as of close of business March 20. The Vinita bank shows deposits in good condition according to the report.

Te Currency Hae Vinita Wanke

Guthrie vetoes life of state code commission in Ohio

Governor Haskell on Thursday vetoed the Thomas resolution ending the life of the state code commission. The five commissioners will continue at $400 per month each, with papers on the new codes now in the secretary of state's hands. It is unclear if the commission will resume codification work.

Guthrie Ohio Haskell Thomas State Code Commission Etate

Organize Fight on Tuberculosis Report Urges State Campaign

Guthrie Oklahoma April 2 The state board of health March report and February vital statistics announce a statewide campaign against tuberculosis. February deaths reached 60 percent of cases 61 of 122 were fatal. The bulletin urges sanitary rules for patients, bans public drinking cups from May 1 and stresses fresh air proper diet and rest.

Guthrie Oklo State Board of Health Department Board of Health Phydtelan County Hospitale Pobryary

Five Cars Dynamited in Philadelphia District

Five cars were dynamited in the northern section of Philadelphia last night. Windows were shattered but no injuries reported. Associated Press reports the company offered a $600 reward for arrest and conviction of any person placing explosives on the cars.

Associated Prows Philadelphia

Roosevelt Arrives Naples. vast crowds greet ex president

In Naples on April 2 Col Roosevelt and family arrived from Egypt and were welcomed by American ambassador Lethman city authorities and fort commander. Thousands of Americans touring Italy plus excursion passengers gathered in the bay while mayor Del Ce presented the city’s welcome. Roosevelt may hold a reception at the Excelsior and visit Sculptor Clairemont’s studio for a bust of Marion Crawford.

Associated Press Naples Col. Roosevelt Egypt Italy Lethman del Ce Excelsior Clairemont Marion Crawford Mra Crawford

Republicans Awake to Nationwide Insurgency Threat Few States Immune

Washington reports that Republican leaders acknowledge a broad insurgency from Maine to California affecting Taft�s party. Observed signs include Maine and Massachusetts elections, New York and Ohio divisions, and a swing toward Democrats in upcoming House contests. Democratic leader Loyd urges strong local organization to capitalize.

National Bank Fees Increase State Revenue

Guthrie Oklahoma April 4 Bank Commissioner A M Young completes quarterly settlement with State Treasurer James A Menefee turning over 6846 dollars collected by the bank commissioners office for examinations of state and national banks over the last three months The move that national banks seeking reserve agent status must be examined by state examiners has notably boosted the office’s revenue.

Guthrie Oklo A. M. Young James A. Menefee State Banking Board Thebank Commissioner's Office

Bank Robbery at Randolph Bank Stuns Nebraska Town

Norfolk Neb April 4 1 It reported that the First National Bank of Randolph was dynamited and robbed of ten thousand dollars in gold and currency between two and three this morning. Town Marshal Carroll was bound gagged and robbed of his gun and left in the bank room as seven explosions wrecked the vault. Three masked men executed the job and escaped.

Associated Press Norfolk Neb First National Bank of Randolph Carroll

Farmer shoots wife in mistaken burglary claim

Wellington Kansas April 4 sheriff and coroner investigate after Jamen Vanderwoot, a farmer seven miles southwest of Wellington, says he mistook his wife for a burglar and shot her dead. In Missouri Barnard reports the worst hail storm in northwest part of state Sunday, shattering windows, stripping fruit trees, and damaging crops. hail measured three inches.

Aistook Associated Preas Wellington Kans Jamen Vanderwoot Sven Miles Investigatog Hall Missouri Associated Press Barnard

Prizes for Debaters Offer Made by Oklahoma Leader

President A Grant Evane of the University of Oklahoma and attorney Mr Butte of Muskogee offer a prize of seven dollars to the student who takes first place in the annual debating contest. The prize honored by rules to be prescribed by the faculty and extended for ten years including the present year.

A. Grant Evane University of Oklahoma George Butte Muskogee Prince Ie

Fire at Central Steam Laundry Injures Dozen Girls

In Chicago on April 4 a fire at the Central Steam Laundry wounded a dozen girls, several severely. Some leaped from windows and others suffered injuries. four remain in serious condition at the hospital.

Associated Press Chicago Central Steam Laundry

Committee rescinds vote on Devlin nomination in California

Washington D C April 4 The senate committee on Judiciary today rescinded its vote to reject the nomination of Robert T Devlin to succeed himself as United States attorney for the northern district of California The move restores the nomination for confirmation by the full Senate and reflects intra committee action in the capital today

Associated Press Washington, D.C Senate Committee On Judiciary Robert T. Devlin United States California

House Agrees to Amendment on Employers Liability Bill

The House agreed to an amendment to the employers liability law and the measure will be engrossed and sent to the president for signature.

House Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate

Miller's Letter Shows Delayed Eastern Cherokee Payments

Guion Miller informs James S. Davenport that payments to Eastern Cherokees in Oklahoma are not yet fixed and will begin at Tahlequah if possible. He plans to accommodate beneficiaries but cannot visit every point and depends on the treasury. He hopes to start around early June.

James S. Davenport Yeaterday Guion Miller James Davenport Bay Vinita Okla Oklahoma Tahlequah Treasury Department Tablequah

Local Big Cabin Notes And Sanctioned Events

Community notes from Big Cabin record ongoing work on a new brick hotel and a progressing bridge while residents mingle with visitors from Muskogee and Pryor Creek. A Winchester Arms event featuring Adolph Topperwein is announced for April 20 at the city baseball park with a record of breaking 4,507 targets at St. Louis previously.

Winchester Arms Company Adolph Topperwein Topperwein St. Louis

Auto Griver Exonerated

Kansas City April 2 coroner's jury exonerated Misa Gertrude McCourt of McPherson Kang who ran down an old man with an automobile here last week and killed him.

Associated Press Kansas City Misa Gertrude McCourt McPherson Kang

Government probes stock gambling network with nationwide raids

Special agents of the Department of Justice, armed with bench warrants issued by the District of Columbia Supreme Court, raided brokers in New York, Philadelphia, Jersey City, Baltimore, Cincinnati and St Louis. A federal grand jury returned conspiracy indictments naming twenty nine defendants connected to EB&B Beggs & Co, Price & Co, and the Standard Stock & Grain Dealers association. The move marks the government's first major action against stock gambling, with breadth spanning from Missouri to the Atlantic and offices over 260 across multiple cities.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Department of Justice New York Philadelphia Jersey City Baltimore Cincinnati St. Louis United States Federal Grand Jury EB. &, Beggs & Co Price & Co Standard Stock & Grain Dealers Association Missouri River Atlantic Ofces New England Oklahoma

Most serious clash of the Ballin Ber Pinchot inquiry

Washington April 1 testimony before the Ballin Ber Pinchot investigating committee featured the sharpest clash yet between senators and representatives. Chairman Nelson accused Attorney Brandela of concealing facts and demanded the remarks be struck. The motion to table the matter passed after a roll call.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Ballin- Ber-Pinchot Nelson Brandela

Peary declares end of polar expedition career in Chicago

Commander Peary arrives in Chicago and says he is through with polar explorations for good. He denies plans for any Antarctic or North Pole return, asserting he is finished as an explorer. The remarks come as the city hosts his stopover.

Chicago Peary Tam North Pole

Letter From Hollow in Centralis Area

Cleve Hagerman is at home now with Mr J 4M Ward and his new house nearly finished. Mules and horses are helping in our neighborhood. Mrs Nick Hindersons boy is ill and sent to Welch for Doctor Bell. Mrs W Foster and two daughters were in Central on Monday shopping. Mr W B Foster and Grant Bosman of Centralis traded mules last week. Mr Mahew went to Welch Tuesday to see the hog market. He has some hogs to sell. Partners up our way are planting corn. Mr W E B Foster is planting corn and several others. There was a party at R D Mager mans Wednesday night. There were a few in attendance and all report a fine time. There was a man in our neighborhood Sunday morning who had lost his horse, his way, his hat and his coat. He would be living near Congy tralia.

Balue Jones J. A. Dobbing George Lester Misa Cora Tipton Mary Langley Carlyle Leslie Mus Kogee Josh Ritchey Missouri Eva Ketchum Georgia Trout Chloe Donnan Ruth Wood The Baptist Church C. P. Jones Weld Hill Cabin Creek Mike MacGuinn Lydia I Tom Mud Miami Big Cabin Mra. Lyons Pryor Creek Burl Fisher Chelwen Wan Mr. Kilgore Adair Ee Brown Hal T Cain Creek Jake English Cleve Hagerman W. EB. Foster R. D. Magerman Lee

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