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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1910

Page

8

Taft Safe With Roosevelt Faces To The Fore

In Washington today a report notes Taft and ex President Roosevelt stay in touch through mutual friends though no direct communication is confirmed. Senator Root and William Loeb Jr aid the channel, with Taft believed to know some Roosevelt moves. Civic Club dinner in Vinita draws praise from attendees and assisting members.

Washington Taft Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt White House Senator Root Khartoum William Loeb, Jr New York Loeb Mr. Roosevelt Ino

Taft cancels Indianapolis trip May 5

President Taft cancels his engagement to visit Indianapolis on May 5. No official statement is given, but the move is believed to stem from events at the Indiana state Republican convention held yesterday in Washington.

Washington, D. C Taft Indianapolis Indiana

Commission to grant square deal on rail fare

Guthrie Oklahoma April 5 The commission will hear why the two cent fare rule should be revoked after federal court struck it down It will also consider orders on excess fare charges baggage escort rates and ticket validity and door openings in towns over and under 3000 population

Guthrie Oklo Corporation Commission Corporation

Roosevelts Reception For Americans Called Off In Rome

In Rome on April 5 the Roosevelt reception for the American colony was canceled after Rev B M Hipple of the American Methodist church criticized Vatican policy. King Victor Emmanuel met Roosevelt at his hotel and a grand dinner was held for the ex president and family. Vatican tensions and press comment followed, with Methodist statements praising Roosevelt and defending American dignity amid Vatican diplomacy debates.

Associated Press Rome Roosevelt Tipple American Methodist Church Victor Emmanuel Vatican Giorante Merry del Val Borgia United States Ragola Rude Hess Thespaper Osseritatorio Romano Methodist Church B. M. Hipple Pape Loubet Fairbanks Methodist France Spain Austria

Election Returns Eavor wets in Illinois Towns

In Illinois on Tuesday voters favored the wets in many towns and cities, reversing two years of dry results. Springfield and Decatur reported wet wins, with substantial margins in several counties, while others stayed dry or split. Senator Owen blamed the system of party machines for political corruption and high prices, calling for reform of primaries and party control.

Illinois Owen Associated Press Springfield Wleo- Hons Illiola Danville Sperker Cannon Hilly Sunday Denees Mullutia Askintanes Clinton Tmoarliton Citien Decatur Pana Christian Monmouth Galesburg Rivertown Champaign Cashrell Mattoon Wixty-Five Palmer Taylorville Stonington Morrisonville Botts Lexington Danvers Leroy Sibley Elgin Geneva St. Charles Batavia Woodstock Mc Henry County Marengo Rockford Oregon Pecatonis Freeport Centratis Centralia Inter- Jeata

Maryland absolute disfranchisement of Negroes sparks outcry

Washington reports that Maryland legislature passed a law barring Black citizens from registering to vote. Senators deem the act the most extreme measure yet, predicting federal courts will challenge it as unconstitutional. Senator Warner says Congress cannot act now, but courts may strike down the measure.

Washington Maryland Congress Warner

Prohibition 10 Test in Illinois

Illinois underlines the pivotal Tuesday election with antisaloon forces and liquor interests battling to redefine local option in ninety seven townships and cities across the state. Leaders urge formation of Liberty Leagues to defeat machine politics and restore national political health.

Thicago Illinois Anthasloon Yeporta Chicago Peoria Quincy Republican Leaguer Democratic Leagues

Democrats Win City Election Sweep Restores Council Control

In Vinita and Tulsa areas Democrats captured the city councils and school boards, ousting Republicans in key wards. J A Leforce and W C Chamberlin were defeated, while J H Wimer and J S Martin led Democratic victors. The Bartlesville and Guthrie contests favored commissions, with mixed party results and bond approvals across towns.

Vinita J. A. Leforce Davis Hill Jasper Martin Council W. C. Chamberlin Rider Councell Chamber J. ©. Starr F. M. Lewis BE. Amos W. B. Wolfe L. R. Scott C. York Jpon Davis J. H. Wimer Roberta Starr F. .M. Lewis Sam Leforce John Sheehan John Underwood Repubicans T. H. Byrd Marshall Stevens Seymour Riddle Bell B. Amos W. H. Deek Bartlesville Oklo Cornella

Cassel Family Attends Kelna Wedding of Dick Cassel and Pearl Lightfoot

G C Cassel and family traveled to Kelna this morning to witness the marriage of Dick Cassel to Pearl Lightfoot in a ceremony attended by relatives and friends.

G. C. Cassel Kelna Dick Cassel Pearl Lightfoot

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