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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1911

Page

2

Governor to Probe School Politics in Oklahoma Case

Governor Crewe announced an investigation into charges against members of the state board of education in Oklahoma. The proceedings will consider whether hearings are public and how witnesses will testify. Details on dates and witnesses remain unsettled as officials assess the alleged partisan removals and political influence in state education.

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Jack Nichols Bound Over On Murder Charge

Wee Jack Nichols appeared before Justice of the Peace Meredith this morning on a murder charge. The case was transferred from the county to the justice court then to Meredith's court for further proceedings and arraignment.

Jack Nichols Justice of Te Peace Merideth Nicbets Munter Joe Leer Asther Nichols Meredith Agate Renee Comets Court Pete Coert Nichols Manda

Fragmented Reflections on Compassion and Duty in a Poetic Testimony

A distressed narrator acknowledges hardship and seeks guidance to bear burdens with sincerity. The speech laments societal neglect and invokes poets prophecy, urging steadfast faith and charity amid suffering, while resisting despair and seeking strength from moral duty.

Funds for Eastern Oklahoma Asylum May Not Be Diverted

Attorney General West states that funds specifically appropriated by the legislature for the Eastern Oklahoma asylum may not be diverted to other purposes. A $200,000 appropriation for dating and equipment remains, with remaining funds reverting to the state treasury if not expended by year’s end. Additional $250.06 for three additions and $204.00 for 1915 maintenance must be used for their stated purposes only.

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Tariff Revision Before Congress Faces Heated Debate

Report outlines Democratic and Republican resistance to free list tariff measures. Underwood advocates restoring free list, while business groups press for reduction. Senate and House leaders anticipate compromise after hearings, with targeting early week debates and potential presidential alignment.

Payment Urges for All Indians on Same Terms

Fragmented OCR shows a garbled notice urging equal payment terms for Indians. The legible portions indicate a government or commission context with dates and references to terms, parties, and someone named Chama Stechess or similar. The readable text remains unclear on exact actions or authorities.

Democrats confident of victory over Taft veto

Washington Aug. 1 Democratic leaders in the House expect to pass the wool and tariff revision over President Taft’s veto. Leaders say a compromise wool bill may be reached, with Underwood confident a deal will be struck. Penrose to report a likely adverse measure in the Senate. The House aims for adjournment by mid August, while plans for iron and steel tariff revisions move forward. Curtiss aviator to headline Muskogee fair with daily flights Oct 5–12, marking eastern Oklahoma’s first aeroplane demonstrations.

Democratic Party de Bocee Underwood Bece Streegly Congress Senate Carenza Cotta Carytina Seater Simeecs Noort Carissa Washizgwe D.C House of Representatives Taft Ceneneco Eader Bouma Seuster LaFollette Imeurgest Abick Gseai LaPollete Petrose Finance Committee Penrose Probaly Penrose Undersood Mo Reson Cox House Committee On William J. Bryan Undersved House Democrats Cummins Glenn Curtis Muskogee Ohio Gunes Curtiss Wendertel Mylene Oklahoma

Catskills Tour Amid Mountain Scenery and Historic Views

The piece describes a Catskills journey from Cooperstown toward Stamford, detailing forested climbs, waterfalls, and granite ledges. It contrasts the landscape with a distant city view, notes the Hudson River panorama from atop, and mentions architectural marvels and the New York Capitol building as contrasted symbols of nature and progress.

Starr and Davis Leave Muskogee County

In Muskogee Oklahoma Aug 4 two surviving cattlemen Starr and Davis announce they will depart Porum and surrounding areas in McIntosh county after long feuds with local farmers. They plan to move to a large cattle ranch sixty miles west of Phoenix Arizona and will depart tomorrow, appearing in court only for indicted cases.

Muskogee Okla Seattle Kings Porum McIntosh County Jack” Davis Pony” Starr Davis Bers Perum Davis Starras Arizona Phoenix

Missionary Meeting At Christian Church August 1

The Ladies Missionary Society of the Christian church held their regular monthly meeting at the church on Tuesday August 1 led by Mrs Mollie King. Papers were read on The Youre Women Circles and The Work Needs the Towns Womanhood of the Church. Miss Mary Raines spoke on Our New Missionaries Must Be Young Men and Young Women. A solo by Mrs J L Beaver was well received and several members gave short talks. The meeting closed with a prayer by Mrs W B DePue for the young women of the country.

Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Christian Church Mollie King Sallie Humes Mary Raines W. B. DePue

Interstate rate inquiry on livestock and meat shipments nationwide

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a broad investigation into freight rates for livestock, packinghouse products, and fresh meat across the central west to Denver. Beginning September 11 in Oklahoma City, 162 railroads will be examined to set just and non discriminatory rates amid consolidations and prior proceedings.

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