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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1909

Page

7

Governor Haskell ally eyed for state affairs board

Semi official circles report C M Barnes Guthrie mayor and former Oklahoma governor hopeful for republican seat on the state board of public affairs. Barnes would supervise state buildings materials and supplies while Republicans Bert Chandler and Roy Hoff man or Roy Oakes are mentioned for other board roles.

Guthrie Okla C. M. Barnes Oklahoma Territory State Board of Public Affairs Bert Chandler Vinita Barnes Haskell C. N. Haskell Col Roy Hoffman Chandler Roy Oakes State Banking Board

Auditors for All Trains Eyed by Fort Smith and Western

Guthrie April report describes Fort Smith and Western hiring auditors from Louisiana for all trains at about 125 dollars per month. The move is linked to the two cent fare dispute and possible restoration if auditors boost earnings. Col A P Watson notes the complaint is informal and not yet formally filed.

Guthrie Oklo Fort Smith and A. P. Watson Fort Smith and Featern Louis Fortanth and Western Saltan Watson Jed

County to Call Bond Election for New Courthouse

County commissioners in session finalize per thousand tax estimate to fund bonds for a new courthouse. On a fifteen million dollar project, added taxes would be about 8.5 cents per thousand, netting roughly 15 cents after existing rents. Election to approve bonds will be set soon, with broad taxpayer support expected.

Crale County Craig County

Frange May Suspend Expulsion of Gastro

Aakodlatea reports that if Ioriano Castro’s health makes enforced departure from Fort De France dangerous, the government is prepared to suspend the expulsion decree.

Aakodlatea Pres Paria Ioriano Castro Fort de France Island Mer

Toledo Tailor Responsible for Death of Krugers

Associated Press reports a verdict finding Michiel Soboleski, a Toledo tailor, responsible for the deaths of Ludwig Kruger and his wife whose bodies were found buried in the cellar of their home. Soboleski had bought a farm from the Kroger family and visited them on the evening of March 40.

Associated Press Toleas Holla Michiel Soboleski Ludwig Kruger Saboleski Krogers

Payne tariff bill vote today in House and Senate transfer

The Associated Press reports that the House votes today on the Payne tariff bill after three weeks of consideration. Key action includes committee amendments and excluding petroleum from maximum provisions to prevent duty increases for retaliation. The scene shifts to the Senate after the House action.

Payne Associated Press Washington, D. C House Senate Ways and ‘Means

Seven Die In Mine Explosion At Windber Pennsylvania

Seven coal miners died and four were injured in a premature explosion at Merwin Dwight Coal Co. No. 97 mine in Windber. Rescue crews recovered four more bodies as efforts continued.

Associated Proar Johnson Ming No Merwin/Dvwight Coal company Windber

Hard coal operators and miners fail to agree

The anthracite operators and miners in Pennsylvania failed to reach an agreement on wage conditions and adjourned their talks finally. Associated Press report from Philadelphia on April.

Associated Press Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Death of Poet Algernon Swinborn in London

London April 10 Algernon Charles Swinborn poet and essayist died today after a long illness arising from influenza which developed into pneumonia. He had been suffering with influenza for some time.

London

Railroads Challenged Over Three Cent Fare Decree

Kansan City April 9 Frank Hagerman leading attorney for eighteen rail roads entering Missouri says state injunctive suit to stop three cent passenger fare violates federal court decree. He argues the antitrust law does not apply to railroad rates and mileage books are sold to all alike.

Associated Press Kansan City Frank Hagerman Missouri

Trio of Hunters Use Trammel Net in Unusual W

An upcoming court case stems from a wind driven snipe and plover hunt using a 100 foot trammel net. Three hunters split tasks, nets placed leeward and windward, leading to catches exceeding limits. Warden argues violation of game laws while defense claims three individuals each own a limit. Sportsmen await outcome as net sales rise.

Hearns

Dowdy Fights Requisition for Return to Oklahoma

Guthrie Oklahoma April requisition proceedings target John Dowdy, wanted in Oregon County for parole violation after pleading to grand larceny. Governor of Oklahoma seeks Dowdy’s arrest in Bristow on parole terms breach as he resists the move. hearing scheduled for today.

Guthrie, Okt Olahoma Missouri John Dowdy Oregon County Dowdy St Bristow

Missouri House Grants Rail Commission Power

Jefferson City April 10 The house by unanimous vote ordered the bill giving the state railroad commissioners authority to fix passenger fares This bill was made a special order of business for Tuesday next

Associated Press Jefferson City House Atat Railroad Commissioners

Fishing tug sinks with crew and passengers in storm

The fishing tug George Floan with a crew of eight and three passengers sank in Lake Erie during a Wednesday hurricane. The incident occurred off Cleveland and details were released today.

Associated Press Cleveland George Floan Lake Erie

Three More Plums for Pie Hunters

Washington D C April the secretary of the interior outlined three districts for special Indian agents on the west side of the state. Each district groups about 5 000 Indians with headquarters at Pawhuska Shawnee and Lawton or Anadarko. Natural divisions prevent new districts and may limit western appointments despite possible transfers of eastern agents amid Republican protests.

Washington, D. C Haw Pawhuska Orage Kay Pawnee Nobie Cimarron and Canadian River Pottawatomie County Dewey County Shawnee Lawton Ana Darko Leupp In Went Secretary of Interior

Ethan Allen Hitchcock Dies in Washington at 74

Ethan Allen Hitchcock, secretary of the interior under McKinley and Roosevelt, died in Washington at 11:00 am at age 74 after kidney and heart disease complications. He directed sweeping land fraud investigations in the West and prosecuted many prominent figures.

Associated Press Washington D. C Ethan Allen Pikehock McKinley Roosevelt Hichcock

Congress Asked to Direct Investigation in Missouri

Governor Hadley disclosed the request for a direct investigation of the Missouri state situation by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Attorneys statewide are expected to use injunctions similar to the one filed at St Louis last night, indicating the plan.

Associated Press Jefferson City Congress Interstate Commerce Contession Abowrd Institute St Louie Hadley

Striking Prohibition Section Declared Unconstitutional

Mobile April 16 One of the strongest sections of the state prohibitory law was declared unconstitutional today by Judge Wayfield of Montgomery The section barred storing liquor in any building or apartment inhabited by occupants

Ry Associated Prona Mobile Ala Montgomery

Hoffman selects Tighlman to capture Crazy Snake

Deputy United States Marshal Tighlman, backed by Colonel Hoffan, led efforts to seize Crazy Snake. The seasoned scout, familiar with the leader's habits, set out from Hickory Stomping Grounds toward the target yesterday, aiming to bring in the Indian chief.

Hoffman Tighlman Crazy Snake Chandler Oda Wiliam ‘Tighlman United States Hoffan Hickory

Fines Penalties for Violations Issued by Corporation Commission

Guthrie Oklahoma April 10 The corporation commission affirms it acts to prevent discrimination and protect railroads earnings issues fines for boarding without tickets effective May 1 Penalties scale with fare 50c or less one dollar for higher fares 25c for mid ranges and 50c for others Travelers may buy tickets at the first station and penalties apply if not purchased Conductor and crew must not require tickets at entry except to route passengers under their ticket control

Guthrie, Oki Corporation Commission The

New York Honors Fallen Detective at City Hall Ceremony

City officials and police held a half staff tribute at city hall and police headquarters today for Lieutenant Joseph Petronino of the New York Police Department. Petronino, who died in Palermo after aiding the protection of America against Silesian criminals, was noted for his service and sacrifice.

Associated Press New York Slavonia Joseph Petronino

John Jackson Given Penitentiary Sentence

John Jackson was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary for participating in a night rider raid in which an aged black man and a black baby were shot and killed and five other black people wounded. He is the second man convicted in connection with the raid.

Associated Prew Paducah John Jackson Jackson

Special election set May 18 for Craig County courthouse bonds

County commissioners issued a call for a May 18 special election to approve bonds for a new Craig County courthouse in the city. They also applied to the governor for permission to use state convicts to work on the surrounding roads.

Craig County Court House Thin City Thin

Nebraska Bankers Contest Guaranty Law in Omaha Meeting

The Nebraska Bankers association committee and members were elected at a meeting here to contest the validity of the bank deposit guaranty law enacted in the recent legislative session.

Associated Press Omaha Neb Nebraska Bankers Association

Counterfeiting case dismissed in Oklahoma court

Pryor Creek Okla April 10 The cause against W W Harrison charged with counterfeiting was heard in the federal court there Friday and the defendant was acquitted on the ground of statute imitations.

Pryor Creek Okla W. W. Harrison

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