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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1910

Page

3

Taft plans bold defense speeches to rally Republicans

Washington April 4 Taft administration readies a strategic public defense aimed to shore up Republican prestige. Key leaders including Wickersham Lodge and McKinley of Illinois will address the nation in Washington and Chicago on organization and policy, with attention to tariff and conservation legislation.

Ashington Taft United States Washington Chicago Wickersham. Jr Republican Party Wickersham Lodge McKinley Illinois Duncan Kinlay California John Hays Mmond John A. Wurt New York John G. Capers South Carolina Inington Legista Akress

Coal Operators Refuse Import of Strike Breakers Seen

Kansas City Missouri April 2 The coal strike concerns in Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas show little change as operators plan a joint conference in Kansas City to discuss hiring nonunion workers if the miners demand higher wages persist The Southwestern district Coal Operators association weighs options while warning of potential clashes and higher coal prices that could drive customers to oil and gas. Kansas City and Pittsburg Kans are focal points for upcoming talks to set a scale and possible interstate negotiations.

Kansas City Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas Hake Keith Coal Operators' Association of the Southwestern District Charles Coal Operators’ Association of Central Coal and Coke Company Pittsburg Kans Worthwestern Cincinnati Southwestern Miners Association

Bank examiner proposes inquiry into defunct state bank

Oklahoma April 2 A. Taylor state examiner and later director of the examination of the assets of the defunct Commercial Bank and Trust Company of Somoa City has been asked by Hagkell to appoint a committee to audit the disbursements of the failed institution. Governor says all claims against the bank are settled and the public ceases to have any lien.

Thrie Okla A. Taylor Ctor Co!in Bank and Trust Company Soma City Nor Hagkell W. B. Guthrie Oklahoma Oklahoma Bankers’ Lation

Vinita as a Rail Center and Growing Oklahoma Town

An analysis notes Vinita as a key rail hub with routes across the state and into adjacent regions. It highlights the long history of railroad development before statehood, the cattle trade as a major business, and growing manufacturing including steel, cotton goods, and canneries. Exports feature corn, cotton, livestock, lumber, coal, and coal oil, with Oklahoma described as a rich producing area. The piece portrays Vinita as a healthy, steadily growing city with no boom fever, bordered by a bustling region and a sense of imminent expansion.

Vinita Wilson Illinois Avenue Brewer Willie Hassell College Hridght Twin Falls Idaho Annan Uny Eas Oklahoma Muskogee South McAlester Ardmore Oklahoma City Guthrie Enid South Central States Commonwealth United States Starmm

Jackson County Judge Dead in Missouri City

George Holmes, judge of Jackson County Court, died at his home in Kanaan City Missouri today at age 77. A longtime figure in local Democratic politics, Holmes was a pioneer livestock dealer who retired in 1900.

Jackson County Associated Kanaan City George Holmes Holmes

King Menelik Alive? Raise Skeptic Tone From Addis Ababa

An April 1 dispatch in London reports continued skepticism about King Menelik II's condition after an Addis Ababa announcement of his death. Rome messages via Stefan News Agency state no change in the monarch's condition despite the Ethiopian capital's claims.

Menelik Associated Press London England Skepttrolint Addis Abeba Rome Stefan

Plan to adopt same scheme urged in Vinita

R J Bflow of Vinita Oklahoma urges adoption of a plan at the earliest time. The terse message dated March 41, 1910, reflects local push for action and alignment with broader strategy.

R. J. Bflow Vinita, Okia

Leavenworth Mourns For Late Justice Brewer

Leavenworth Kansas marks the death of Supreme Court Justice David J. Brewer. City business slows as mayor proclaims mourning. The body arrives from Washington and will lie in state at First Congregational church before burial at Mount Munch Cemetery beside his first wife and daughter.

Associated Press Leavenworth Kans David J. Brewer Supreme Court of the Mount Munch

Citizens Plan Immediate North Park Improvements

Citizens interested in improving North Park met last night and decided to begin work at once. Walls will be graded through the park and paths will be created for present walks. A funding plan has been formulated to obtain the necessary money for the project.

North Park

Last of Grant's Cabinet Judge Williams Dies in Portland

Judge George H. Williams, the last surviving member of President Ulysses S. Grant's cabinet, died today in Portland Oregon. His death closes a link to Grant's administration and ends a long public service career.

Grant Portland Ore George H. Williams President Grant

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