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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1909

Page

3

National banks to be examined under new rule

Guthrie Oklahoma April 19 State Bank Commissioner A M Young reports broad approval from national banks for his order requiring banks that want to hold reserve deposits for Oklahoma state banks to undergo two annual examinations by the state banking department. He plans to assign a deputy examiner to focus on national banks with several already signaling willingness to submit. The eight field examiners will handle the workload, with banks from El Reno Muskogee Wichta Walls Fort Smith Sherman and Fort Smith Bank and Trost company among those notifying compliance.

Guthrie Okla A. M. Young Oklahoma State Banking Department Young Oklahoma Banking Department State Department First National Bank of el Reno Commercial National Muskogee First National Wichtta Walls Tex American National Fort Smith Ark Merchants’ and Planters’ of Sherman Tex Forth Smith Bank and ‘Trost Company

Tom Wycliffe 15 Acquitted of Charge

Tom Wycliffe was tried in Tahlequah county court on a charge connected to the killing of Deputy U S Marshal Henry Vier near Karens. The jury found him not guilty and discharged the defendant. After the trial the jury and courtroom officers met with Governor Mankell, introduced by Attorney W P Thompson.

Tom Wycliffe United States Henry Vier Karens Tahlequah Jayeliife Boyal Mankell W. P. Thompson

Oklahoma Board Bans Licenses for Tuberculosis Doctors

The Oklahoma state board of medical examiners voted unanimously to deny licenses to practice medicine to anyone afflicted with tuberculosis. The move follows recent cases of physicians with the disease coming to Oklahoma seeking treatment or to regain health.

Guthrie Oia Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examinere Oklahoma

Sheriff Arrests Forgeries In Milford Area

Sheriff Ridenhour arrested John Buford, colored, on a $20 check forged on J. M. Jones and cashed at Milford-Berger store. Mack Mingo, a second man, faced forgery charges for a $20 check on Joby Crutchfield and cashed on South Wilson Street. Both suspects were jailed in county jail.

Ridenhour John Buford J. M. Jones Milford-Berger Stoe Mack Mingo Joby Crutchfield Merrod Xve South Wilson Street

Treasurers Report of County Funds in Craig County

The state examiner Chas A Taylor reports the Craig county treasurer collected 6835.75 in taxes and disbursed 4800.24 from Oct 3 to Mar 1. A balance of 2208.78 remained on March 1, with several months’ taxes paid and 2800.59 state tax revenue added in the past three months.

Chas. A. Taylor Craig County Ficklin Muonsend Dot Stara Col Fietetin

Woman Appears in Bullette Tragedy

Charveniote Oklo April 19 John Bullette died from a bullet fired by a lover of a woman with whom he was infatuated. A letter found on the body warns to watch for a certain man and to question a night policeman about trains. Authorities trace suspects and hope to land the man blamed.

Charveniote Oklo John Buullette Bullette Te Ie Htt Geo Avery

Cudahy Packing Company Indicted on Revenue Violations

Topeka April 17 federal grand jury returned an indictment against Cudahy Packing Company of Kansas City for violating revenue laws. Judge Pollock fixed bond at 46000. Alexander New, Omaha attorney, sought delay to confer with Thomas Creigh before bond entry. Company plans to fight the case. government seeks penalties and restitution for unpaid revenue stamps on nearly 900000 pounds of colored oleomargarine. Trial likely for October term in Leavenworth.

Topeka Kana Cudahy Packing Company Kana City United States Federal Grand Jury Duidge John Poflouk Pollock Alexander New Karnes, New & Krauthoff Kanday City Federal Building HM. J. Bone New Thomas Creigh Omaha Cudahy Company Mrr. Mower Tpw Ing Wr. New Howe Robe Mr Hone Leavenworth

Ada mob lynches four in jail ambush at Ada Oklahoma

A dawn mob of about two hundred men stormed the Ada county jail and hanged four white men, including J. B. Miller of Port Worth Texas. The mob overpowered the sheriff, dragged the prisoners from the jail, and killed them in a barn near the jail. The killings relate to the murder of A A Bobbitt, a wealthy cattleman, with Miller and companions suspected of involvement and Walter Peeler turning state evidence.

Ada A. A. Bobbitt Okla Miller Port Worth Tex A. Bobbitt Brown Jesse West Joe Aten Porcine Balde Bobbitt Just Avangsin Walter Peeler Allen and Wert Wat Brown Allen

Aldrich Opens Debate on Tarife Revenue Sufficiency

In the opening debate on the pending tariff bill, Senator Aldrich, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, urged that the measure would yield ample revenue for the government. He argued Congress should cut expenditures if estimates prove incorrect to align with available revenue.

Py Associated Prenat Washington, DCC Benitor Aldrich Senate Committee On Finance Senate Ananee Committee Congress

Captain Hains Trial Opens in Flushing for Murder Case

The trial of Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. for the murder of William B. Annis began in Flushing with jury selection. It was unclear if the defendant’s wife Mrs Claudia Hang would testify for the state.

Associated Press Flushing Peter C. Hains, Jr Wm. B. Annis Claudia Hang

Burlington to Cut Missouri Freight Rate to 2½ Cents

St Joseph Missouri April 14 Burlington railway will set a two and a half cent rate in Missouri likely to take effect May 1. Company officials in Chicago announced the action and wired notice to Judge M Spencer in St Joseph the Burlington general solicitor.

Associated Press St. Joseph Burlington Railway Missouri Chicago M. Spencer The Burlington

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Craig County Oklahoma

In pursuance of an amended order of the Craig County Court a private sale of minors estate lands is authorized. The guardian Moses Webber will sell the undivided interest of Boyd Leander and Marvin Webber in 20 acres of NE 14 of NE 14 Section 15 Township 25 Range 20, with life estates to Moses and Ellen Webber. Sealed bids with one third cash, to judge at Vinita on April 24, 1909.

Vinita Chieftain County of Craig State of Oklahoma Boyd Webber Leander Webber Marvin Webber Theo. D. B. Frear Vinita Oldehoma Croix Moses Webber Ellen Webber Nelin Webber Moses Wrbbhi

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