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The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1910

Page

2

Knife and Fork Club Organized in Vina...

An enthusiastic committee meeting led by Judge Parker organized a Knife and Fork Club in town to host social dinners. Ladies of the Presbyterian church will preside over the May 2 dinner, emphasizing the event as a Commercial Club auxiliary, with no dues or collection, and profits benefiting a worthy cause.

Lndies Judge Parker Miss Nettle Duncan Knife and Fork Club Vinuatu Indies

Gillette to resign from Oklahoma election board

Judge Frank J. Gillette of El Reno Republican member of the state election board resigns to Governor Hankell. Jamon A. Harrin, Republican state central chairman, submits a Guthrie slate of five Republicans as potential successor, all Guthrie men. A Democratic member Pred P. Branson may be involved in the selection with Secretary Linn.

Guthrie Oklo Frank J. Gillette el Reno State Election Board N. Hankell Jamon A. Harrin Republican State Central Committee Brink Wo Greer J. Willdreth W. B. Herd Charles B. Renfro C. M. Sarehet P. Branson Democratic Executive Committee Georetary Linn

Prevailing Temperatures Dip Below Freezing Across Regions

Reports from Kansas City and statewide offices indicate freezing temperatures with wind and snow flurries along the plains. Cooler air lingered into night in Missouri and eastern Kansas while Oklahoma Texas areas faced even colder readings with scattered frost and minor fruit damage noted in the south.

Associated Prom Kansie City Weater Miiinuri Kantanitet Oklahoma Arrieas Nothern Texas South

Riot at Preated Steel Car plant injures worker and police

An Associated Press report from Pittsburg Ma April 18 details a riot at the Bethlehemville plant where about a thousand employees in the erecting department clashed. One man was shot in the arm and Captain Smith of the plant police was badly beaten.

Associated Press Pittsburg Preated Steel Car Company Behconville

Katy Defies State Orders Over Oklahoma Railway Move

President A A Allen of the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway declares from his private car in Hominy that the Katy Railway will not obey the corporation commission order to remove its freight and passenger division from Osage Junction to Cleveland. He calls the order impracticable and an impediment to the company.

Katy Hominy Okla A. A. Allen Mixsouri Kansans Texas Railway Company Corporation Commission Osage Junction Cleveland

Horse Jumps From Bull Creek Bridge

A broken bridge board on Hast Se quoyah avenue Bull Creek prompted a horse drawn by Russell Elliott to leap over the west railing. The horse was freed entering a shed and dropped from the bridge with no injuries reported. The bridge remains in dangerous condition and a more serious accident is feared.

Bull Creek Hast Sequoyah Avenue Russell Elliott

Milwaukee's New Administration Inauguration Described

Victor J Berger, alderman at large and Socialist Democratic spokesman in Milwaukee, outlines guiding principles for the coming two years beginning with tomorrow's inauguration. The statement endorses municipal ownership of public utilities but pledges service first, rejects competition as a source of corruption, and promotes radical means to bring生产 into the hands of the people.

Associated Press Milwaukee Wis Victor J. Berger Socialist-Democratic Party Ta Sued & Statement Socialist Party of America

Political Reflections on Oklahoma Party Lines and Negro Representation

A reader argues that the Democratic Party aligns with white supremacy in Oklahoma and condemns Republicans for including Black individuals in county and state roles. The piece cites examples in counties and questions if Oklahomans want Black influence in government, warns of cross-state migration, and critiques Republican endorsements of tariffic policies and high living costs.

Democratic Party White Man’s Party of Oklahoma Congress

Reed Opens Hyde Murder Trial With Focus on Motive

Kansas City April 16 Attorney James A Reed opened the Hyde murder trial by portraying Dr. B C Hyde as driven by greed and cruelty from boyhood abuse of animals to crimes against the Swope family. He detailed alleged poisoning attempts, typhoid and diphtheria germ use, and a plot to seize the Swope fortune, presenting a sweeping scheme of criminality and urging the jury to weigh motive and sequence of crimes against Col Swope Hunton and others.

Kansas City B. C. Hyde James A. Reed Mr. Reed Dr. Hyde Col Thomas H. and Chrisman Swope James Mows Hunton Hyde Swope House Mina Margaret Swope Chicago Adentiata Swope Col. Swope Chrisman James M. Hunton G. T. Twyman Hunton Handreda Flood Coate Reed Missouri Miikeman Jal Marly Munton Ming Kellar Mise Kellar Mina Kellar Eounter Hi Thanton Swape B. L. Stewart Polson Margaret Swope Mina Swope Col. and Chrisman Swope Brecklein Stewart Thomas Swope, Jr Login O. Swope George Hyde Lexington Myde Wevel H. Walsh Walsh

Snow Flurries and Cold Temperatures Hit Several States

Associated Press report from St. Joseph and Kansas City notes driving snow in April. Cold night conditions damaged crops and fruit, with significant losses feared. Northern Missouri eastern Kansas and northern Nebraska reported snow and temperatures around thirty degrees.

Associated Press St. Joseph Kansas City Missouri Kansas Nebras

University to Host Sixth Annual High School Track Meet

Norman Oklahoma April 18 special The University of Oklahoma plans the sixth annual interscholastic track and field meet at Boyd Field on April 29 and 30. About thirty to forty high schools expected with many athletes to contest for honors. The event aims to promote exercise, student athletics, and university exposure. Top teams Logan Tonkawa Oklahoma City have won in past years. Event prizes include a large trophy, gold silver and bronze medals, and all around athlete medal. Girls basketball tennis and baseball activities accompany track and field. New facilities and seating to improve view. admission is free. A committee coordinates entertainment and lodging with special train arrangements for visitors.

Norman Okla University of Iuny Logan County Oklahoma City Ton‘kawa Lewis Woigl Tonkawa Maee Appa Tim Walt Muah Thowe

Mark Twain Improving After Illness In Connecticut

Associated Press reports from Redding Connecticut on April 16 that Mark Twain known as Sai Clemmena has shown improvement after a rough night. Doctors note continued breathing trouble but say cardiac issues have not recurred since his return to Redding.

Mark Twain Associated Prem Redding Conn Sai Clemmena Halsey Atl

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