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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1909

Page

8

Gore Speech Lively Senate Debate on Tariff Wages Claim

Washington April 28 The Senate debate on tariffs was energized by Thomas P Gore Oklahoma Democrat whose attack on the Republican party drew applause from galleries. Gore argued high American wages stem from labor excellence and protected by tariffs, while questioning credit to tariffs for wage levels and noting Democratic and Republican positions on income and inheritance taxes.

Washington Senate Thomas P. Gore Okahoma Gore Scott West Virginia Oklahoma Gorewall Republican Party Nak Geott Tros

Suits Against Lumber Combine Continued In Missouri

The suit against the International Harvester Company and an alleged lumber combine on charges of violating antitrust laws was continued to October under a Supreme Court ruling in Jefferson City Missouri.

Associated Prove Jefferson City International Harpester Company Limber Supreme Court

Man pleads guilty to signing wife name on letters

Chester M. Hamaher, in federal court, pleaded guilty to forging his wife’s signature on love letters sent to a wealthy Atchison businessman. He was sentenced to one year in jail.

Associated Prone Kansas City Chester M. Hamaher Atchison, Kane

Grand Jury Opens ADA Lynching Inquiry in Ohio

Ada, Ohio April 27. The special grand jury, ordered by Governor Hinskell, began hearings to investigate the lynching of Jim Miller, Jesse West, Joe Alien, and W T Burrell. Attorney General Went will conduct the examination as other lynching cases are reported, including new allegations connected to Oscar Peller and the Johnson brothers in a brutal murder case.

Ada Ohio Hinskell Jim Miller Jesse West Joe Alien W.T. Burrell Went Oscar Peller A. A. Bobbitt Edward David Johsen Tecumseh Johnson Brothers Lt. Putt Allen

Are Homesteads Taxed A Civilized Indian Question

Guthrie Oklahoma April 26 A state federal clash over whether homestead allotments of Indians whose restrictions were removed May 27 1908 can be taxed by the state draws interest in Oklahoma Frank Pierce Assistant Secretary of the Interior says all Indian homesteads are free from taxation while in original allottees possession M L Mott Creek national attorney sues to deny state taxing power Counties assess Indian lands including homesteads of allottees enrolled as intermarried whites freedmen or mixed blood Indians. The act removes restrictions and Section 4 says lands with restrictions removed shall be taxed but attorneys say this violates treaties with the five civilized tribes If courts rule against taxation hundreds of thousands in revenue would be lost hitting eastern counties hard as they just begin to collect taxes and borrow against revenues.

Guthrie Oklo Oldahome Frank Pierce Oklahoma M. L. Mott Creek National Weewoka Indiana Five Civilized Iribex Atte von Green Five Civilized Tribes Tate Hestate

Rider Wins Mayor Race by Ten Vote Margin

In Vinita the mayoral contest between L. Rider Republican and Thompson Democrat ended with Rider ahead by ten votes. Wilkinson narrowly defeated Jeanna for police chief. Mahoney and Schneider won key city offices as Democrats and Republicans split council seats.

Marshal Pat Mahoney L. Rider A. J. Green W. Byrd J. M. Mahoney R. Frazee Sam Leforce W. Houk Martin Council C. O. Berry John Sheehan Underwood Republic J. H. Parker Tom Byrd W. R. Badgett Republica School Board David Hill Seymour Riddle Democra School Board W L. B. Bell F. S Amos W. H. Deck C. York Vinita Aasunder O'Clong Wilkinson Ide Apair Mty Charles Jeanna Toms Thompson Lialfow Rider Thue Charles Schneider Ucket Ted A. B. Berger Mahoney Schneider J. W. Murky J. Hobdy BR. M. Probisco Miurrow Chamberlin Aavenaar Slartmar Sadard Athon W. P. Thompson O. L. Rider AL J. Green Davidson J. W. Byrd Hartauin Wea Chambertin Chas Sehneider J. W. Maries Port Walker Ant Ragan Vate

Farm Loans Made During Last Week in Oklahoma

Guthrie April 27 The following loans were made to Oklahoma farmers during the week ending April 24 by the school land conditions at about half the rate charged by banks and loan agencies. Names and sums include John P. Burrell 525, Avie D. Showdere 700, Avie Balbury 2000, Alanson Walters 500, C. M. Mansfeld 100, David A. Moore 1000, Nina Brown 800, Willie O’Neal 800, Thoma Yates 1290, Nelle Miller 2500, Ransom Howe 1500, Tenbolla White 900, Jenuie Surton 500, total 2820 funds listed.

Guthrie Oklahoma School Land Condicaton John P. Burrell Wellton Lincoln County Weorme D. Showdere Payoon Kverge Bellera Berlin Roger Mills Avie Baliybury Ivanhoe Beaver Bila L. Johnson Stilwell Adair County David A. Yates Elmwood Beaver County Thoma W. Yates Hans Jackson Nelle A. Miller Dawson Tutha Willie Intow Hydro Crildo Ransom F Howe

Four Workmen Die in Explosion at Packing Plant

Four workers were killed and four injured in an explosion at the Pots Powder company wincett and packing house today in Reynolds Pa. The blast caused casualties among laborers and prompted emergency response.

Ty Associated Reynolds Wincett and Packing House Pots Powder, Company

Former Wisconsin Representative Joseph Babcock Dies at 59

Washington April 2. Former Wisconsin representative Joseph Babcock longtime member of the national Republican congressional committees died today at his Washington home. He was aged fifty nine years and had served in Congress for many years.

Washington, D. C Joseph Babcock Wisconsin National Republican

Swift justice meted out at Wagoner

Wagoner Oklahoma April 27 two young men Frank Condon and George Preston were found guilty of grand larceny in a district court trial. They allegedly robbed a Katy railroad passenger of a pocketbook, the victim recovered the wallet with help from a train auditor and testified. The county attorney filed information, both defendants waived counsel, and the jury delivered a seven year prison sentence.

Wagoner Oklo Frank Condon George Preston Montana

Another Murder Reported at Claremore Oklahoma

Tulsa April 27 The sheriff's office reported another murder in Claremore from last night A drunken neighbor argued with a friend tried to force him home The friend pulled a revolver and shot the drunken man almost instantly Names and other particulars are not learned yet

Tulsa Okla Sheriff's Office Claremore

Jury finds Hargis guilty of murder in Ky case

In Trvin Kentucky on April 28 3 the jury convicted Beach Hargis of murdering his father Judge Janes Hargis. He received a life imprisonment sentence from the court.

Hargis Associated Prose Trvin, Ky Beach Hargis Janes Hargis

Oklahoma Bishop to Visit St John’s for Evening Service

The Hell Reverend F. K. Brooke bishop of Oklahoma will attend St John’s church next Sunday evening at seven o’clock. He will administer confirmation and preach the sermon at the service.

Hell F. K. Brooke Oklahoma St John’s Church

Missouri railroads set two and a half cent rate in Missouri

Missouri and other roads plan a two and a half cent rate in Missouri effective May 10, following a Chicago meeting of railroad executives. Attendees split into camps over three and two and a half cent schemes. Attorney General Major urged obedience to Missouri law and proposed awaiting the U S Supreme Court decision.

Missouri Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Missouri Railroads Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Jefferson City Illott Weade Chicago McPherton Supreme Court of the United States

Light on Income Tax Law Spurs Senate Wealth Clash

Washington April 27 investigation of bank accounts and assessment records shows opposition to an income tax bill among senators and representatives. The piece highlights Aldrich Stephenson Guggenheim Dupont Owen and others and estimates potential annual tax payments from their fortunes.

Washington United States Senate House of Representatives Aldrich the" Stephenson Wiscon Win Senate Cuntmine Stephenson Ie Stephen O. Pikine West Virginia Guggenheim Dupont Bourn Newlan Pen Wetmore Oila- Homi Robert L. Owen

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Benator Gore Senator Hiking Benster McCumber North Dakota Bailey Batley Aichioe Jackson Justion Jackson Justice Shiras Baily Frown Juste Marstatl Grant Supreme Bench Lumber Combine Ater E. J. Hobdy Democrat Ney. Co A. Wilkinson Republi Police A. F. Chamberlin Chas. Schneider Democratianep Eves Fred Havell R. Prance George Clark W. Hawk B. A. McFarland C. C. Long Q. Berry J. G. Buffington Norry Mitchell Join Sheehan Lewin Rogers L. BP. Tanbell J. &. Underwood JV Parker Tom Hurd Ly McChire HW. C. Liey Davie Hill Seymiour Kiddle J. B Pershing W. H. Chirk L. B. Bell B. Amon School Land Commission Episcopal Church United States
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