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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1909

Page

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Decision delayed in Haskell land fraud case

On April 5 at Muskogee the third day of the trial of Governor Haskell and five codefendants, the final argument on the motion to quash indictments was completed and taken under advisement by U S District Judge John A Marshall. A ruling is expected in several days, possibly Saturday, with the defense and government counsel remaining in Guthrie or Muskogee as the motion is decided. Governor Haskell and his wife returned to Guthrie after court adjourned.

Tulsa Okla Haskell Muskogee United States District John A. Marshall Utah Marshall Croce Stuart Sylvester Mush Mew Maskell Joseph Guthrie

M W A Elects Officers to Fill Vacancies

The M. W. A. held a busy session last night discussing a new hall and voting on two new applications and two transfers. J. H. Parker, Mr. Drake, and Will Marrs were assigned roles as work, watchman, and sentry respectively, with Will Marrs elected clerk, C. M. Morgan as watchman, and J. Ly Catlin as sentry.

Sesson J. H. Parker Ork Mr. Drake Watchman Will Marrs C. M. Morgan J. Ly Catlin

Taft Names Sloan Governor of Arizona

President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Judge Richard J. Sloan of Prescott as governor of Arizona, replacing the expired term of Kibbey. Sloan’s appointment comes as Taft acts to fill the territorial executive post.

Taft Sloan Arizona Associated Press Washington, J Senate Richard J. Sloan Prescott Kibbey

Elliott Returns from Ongoing Cyclone Aid Mission

Guthrie, Oki, Apell S J C Elliott vice president of the board of tract culture returned from Texas and Beaver counties where the board has been distributing ten thousand dollars in aid voted by the legislature for cyclone sufferers of those counties. C P Rowe and Hugh Rendal of the department remain to finish the work.

Guthrie Oki Apell S—J. C. Elliott Board of Tertculture Texas Beaver Counties Bose Counties C. P. Rowe Hugh Rendal Department

Venezuelan official enraged at British government and U S state dept

Cipriano Gastro erupts in rage at the British government and the U S state department in Washington as he boards the steamer Guadeloupe at the port today and takes quarters on the wharf.

Associated Press Ft. de France Martinale Cipriano Gastro Tx State Department Washington Guadeloupe

British to bar Castro Lands at Port of Spain

Port of Spain April 6 British government under urgent request from Washington will refuse permission for former Venezuelan president Castro to land in Trinidad. The decision follows cross border diplomacy and alerts the state department of Washington.

Associated Press Port of Spain Trinidad State Department Washington Castro Venezuela

Republicans Win Missouri Towns

Early returns from Missouri municipalities show Republicans winning key offices. In St Louis, Fredrick H Krelamann led with 19,009 mayoral votes to Democrat William G Woermer's 15,003 as 144 of 403 precincts reported. Missouri City Elections reported Democratic wins in Columbia and Brevier, while Rolla saw a Republican mayoral victory and Sedalia electing a Republican slate across all wards.

St. Louie St. Louis Fredrick H Krelamann William G. Woermer Ucket Porsilly Missouri Columbia Uptet Clyre League Stanley N. Smith W. KB Belden Springheld Rolla Rola Charles ‘T. Strobach Brevier Robert Richards W. B. Jones Sedalia Rich Mill Alfred Benfield Marahoal B. Cole C. Pettus Joe Anderson J. G. Jonex Carl Stonebraker Joseph Dinestates Warrensburg

Roosevelt Starts Second Stage of Africa Journey

The former president Theodore Roosevelt begins the second stage of his African journey after spending yesterday ashore in Naples Italy. He boards the Admiral at midnight and sails for Mombasa where he will arrive on April 21. A short visit to the ruins of Meswina will follow.

Ny Associated Press Naples Italy Theodore Roosevelt Africa Mombasa Roosevelt Meswina

Reports Of Asylum Fire Greatly Exaggerated

Guthrie Oklahoma April br Howell superintendent of the Fort Supply insane asylum tells the board the fire last Sunday was exaggerated. He puts property loss at about 1500 dollars, far below the earlier 75000 figure, and says state road damage is minimal.

Guthrie Okla Br. Howell Insane Asylum Fort Supply

Judge Burford Retained by School Land Lessees

Guthrie Oklahoma April The land lessees have retained Judge John M Burford of Guthrie as their attorney to study the leasing and sale plans for school lands They aim to test legal points in court and may seek a Supreme Court ruling If needed the action would delay the sale until a court decision addresses preference rights and rental provisions under the enabling act

Guthrie Okla Senate John M. Burford Burford Supreme Court of Attorenys Wat Hestions School Land Commissioners Land Office Setaeen Lang Lund Imade Lad Leeseon Fea Guthrie Water

Child Labor Law Gains in Southern Conference

Guthrie Oklahoma delegation led by Governor Haskell attended the Southern conference on uniform child labor laws in New Orleans on March 2 3 6 and 11. The state claimed top child labor law status beating compulsory education and earned wide honors for Miss Kate Barnard and other leaders. Barnard spoke on Makers of Mar Ketta Moulders of Men and received an ovation then addressed another meeting in her honor on April first.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma Haskell New Orelians Okahome United States Kate Barnard Frank N. Colville L. Taylor H. A. Huncan Messeitit Wos Cheirman J. K. Taylor Pearl Graham Marietta N. A. Bowerman State Federation of Labor G. L. Webb Andmore Mies Barnard Rent Vnion Howerman Coiie Aid Inade Spedehen

Kansas Boy Killed by Attack of Wolves

A Kansas boy, Willie Hotebkies, ten, was killed by prairie wolves near Rago in Kingman County. George Nichola, ten, was severely wounded but saved by neighbors as the boys played in a pasture at dusk last night. Authorities and local families mourn the tragedy.

Kansas Associated Press Kingman Kans Willie Hotebkies Rago George Nichola Bencha

Topeka Club Women Boost School Board Election

Topeka club women campaign to elect two school board members in today’s municipal election, a historic effort for the city as the April vote unfolds.

Topeka Club Women IN School Board Associated Prem Topeka Kans

Will Build Hotel and Residence in Vinita

Tulsa Dem ocrat reports M F Knight plans a $100,000 hotel in Vinita to be four stories high with a modern hotelier setup and a top roof garden. The Oklahoma Architectural Company drafts plans. Morria Knight eyes Vinita residence with two stories and basement containing ten well appointed rooms.

Tulsa Democrat South Wilson Tulan Thie Tulan Fem Vinita jMummner Oklahoma Architectural Company Fan Csty Fe Tow Morria Knight Aon al Dougan Knight

Toledo Police Take Hand in Haskell Hearst Case

Toledo police took part in depositions regarding the Haskell Hearst case after papers stolen in a Manting depot theft were sought. Scott MacReynolds and H. Freshman arrived to present papers for Hearst and Governor Haskell, with a theft of the briefcases reported in Toledo.

Toledo Haskell-Hearst Apt Haskelh Hearst Ibel Hearst Mantings Mich Scott Mackeynolds Chicago HK. A New York Ileuret C. T. Smith Guthrie Oklo Haskell MacReynolds Freshman Hastings Otter MacReynolda

Two Boys Die As Cable Breaks On Incline Car

In Pittsburg on April Gee two boys were killed and six others injured when a cable on the St. Clair incline snapped. A street car plunged to the bottom and crashed through an imitation.

Pittsburg St. Clair

Rebecca Nall Dies at Pensacola Pioneer of Cherokee Nation

Rebecca Nall, aged 87, widow of a Pensacola farmer and mother of John and Ball Nall, died at her home near Pensacola after a lingering illness. Burial is planned for tomorrow at Gnormlay cemetery near Pensacola.

Mex Rebecca Nall Pensacola Pierlig Mra. Nall John Baall Nall Gnormlay Pensacols

Shortage Sets Court Sessions Delayed in Guthrie Area

Guthrie Oklahoma April reports a cash shortage forcing postponement of court sessions across several eastern counties. Counties tapped state school funds, bonds, and tax delays to run operations, with first half 1908 taxes delayed until April. Courts will resume only as funds arrive, affecting multiple counties with upcoming terms.

Guthrie Oklo Owtside East Side Antoine Voung Saad

Burlesque to Be Staged by University Faculty

In Norway Ohio on April 24 during the Interscholastic event and the later track meet, the university faculty will stage a burlesque show. Participants have been assigned and rehearsals are progressing. The act promises strong interest for students and visitors, with faculty attendance compulsory.

Norway Ohio Wativersity Sopior Elogy

Gorlett and Champlin win post office building contract

The contract for the new post office building was awarded yesterday afternoon to Gorlett and Champlin, of Miami. Their bid was $1,290, with other bids ranging up to over $17,000. The building must be completed by July 1, with a $5,000 bond posted for timely completion.

Coretta Champlin Miamis Th Pont Hactota

France Expels Castro From Martinique Isle

Paris reports the French government ordered the expulsion of Ciprinana Castro, former president of Venencia, from Martinique for alleged efforts to foment rebellion and revolution.

Paria Ciprinana Castro Venenicla Taland Martinque Nia

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