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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1910

Page

7

National Irrigation Congress Prepares for Pueblo Meet

Pueblo Colo Aug 3 Most important for national welfare the plan of the eighteenth national irrigation congress to be held in Pueblo September 26 to 30 outlines a progressive constructive policy. Officials note irrigation statistics will be collected and a large public program includes a monster parade and a national irrigation exposition. Speakers include government officials and eminent irrigation authorities from several states.

Pueblo Colo National Irrigation Congress Arthur Hooker Natonal Irrigation Congress Board of Governora Friends of Irrigation National Congress Census Bureau Npital National United States Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Commerce and Labor Scientixta Colorado Renda Congress Colorado Board ‘of Control P. J. Dugan A. G. Weston Alva Adame R. H. Faxon J. A. Barclay L. M. Markham R. Insinger Spokane Colorado Board of Control B. A. Fowler Phoenix Arizona John F. Shafroth A. L. Fugard Fowler Ume Alya Adams Ee Pueblo Jwi Minsissippi Valley W. K. Kavanaugh

Whiskey fraud case tied to Moonwhin ing firm in Philadelphia

Jacob Gelber faced a preliminary hearing after arrest on charges tied to tapping and disposing of 240 gallons of spirits without tax. The Milneis Fruit Diling company, linked to extensive moonshining in Obl Congo, faces multiple arrests including its president and numerous staff. Government alleges about 115000 in revenue taxes evaded. Gelber denies war involvement and claims not in Chicago for two years. Mrs Smiley, Miss Brulley, and Mrs Pettibotin reportedly left for Colapado until October.

Philadelphia Jacob iGelber United States Concern Leiber Chicago

Remains of Late Bill Ghoss Laid to Rest

Funeral services for William H. Crown late secretary of state were held at the White Temple by Masonic Blue Lodge No 34 with Gov Haskell and Rev A M Davidson among speakers. Masons and visitors attended, pallbearers named, interment at Palrlawn cemetery, services began at the Masonic home at midnight.

Oklahoma City Okla William H. Crown White Temple Masonic Blue Lodge Lodge C. N. Haskell EB. J Gildings A. M. Davidson W. K. Brows Palrlawn Cemetery John Threadgill D. D. Leach C. G. Jones 8. P. Price G. W. Clark A. Hanford Masonic Home Scottiah Rite Consu ‘Tory Guthele Loden Jer Wembera Pragk Hitcon Greer

Capital Case Again To Be Heard By Supreme Court

Guthrie Oklahoma August 1 The state capital question is before the Oklahoma supreme court again on a petition for rehearing. Petitioners ask where the state capital belongs Guthrie or Oklahoma City The filing argues the June special election fixed Oklahoma City as capital and seeks an immediate ruling on the capital location and related appropriations. It contends officers must work from the capital and that the court should address the capital question promptly.

Supreme Court Guthrie Okla Oklahoma Supreme Court Oklahoma State Aeers Oklahoma Oklahoma City B. F. Burwell Haskell Huwton Atte Meadnures Tate Oklahoma ‘City

County Democrats to Meet for Delegates

County Democrats will meet tomorrow afternoon at the courthouse to select delegates for the Democratic state convention in Oklahoma City on Thursday. The gathering responds to a request from state leaders in Brace.

Crate County Oklahoma City Sverige Fe Brace Court Houe

Aerial Railway of Colorado Captures World Attention

Aerial railway from Silver Plume to Sunrise Peak in Colorado is hailed as a remarkable engineering feat. Descriptions from The Scientific American and others praise its grandeur while detailing a Denver to Silver Plume journey via Georgetown Loop. The three mile ride climbs to 14,032 feet offering year round snow and views, with a mail station and a dedicated manager in Denver.

Silver Plume Colo Milan Sunrise Rockies Atlantic Pacific America Colorado Francis Wayne Denver Post Sunrise Peat Sunrise Peak Georgetown Denver Colorado & Southern Golden Clear Creek Canyon Banging Rock Lone Pine Mother Grundy Idaho Springs George Town Thia Poenery Silver Prime Cabyon Brooke Wirt G. McCarty Memoral Tanager Aerial Enterprine

Murray to issue statement on Sunday after gubernatorial bid

Oklahoma City Aug 4 William J Murray conceded defeat in the Democratic nomination for governor. He said he lacks funds to contest and would not allow friends to donate. He claimed the election was stolen and planned to leave Saturday for life in Tabowlings after reports of precincts showing Lew Cruce ahead.

Oklahoma City Okla William HH Murray Lew Cruce Tina Saterday Life Bone Tabowlngs Croce

Passenger Steamer Sinks Off Coast of Alaska

A Canadian Pacific steamer Princess May en route from Vancouver to Alaska sank near Central Island after a wireless warning reached San Francisco. The incident occurs amid a busy tourist season with travelers aboard. Seven Inmates Lose Lives in Jamaica Hotel Fire.

Alaska San Francisco Cal Vancouver Alaskan Pointe Cemtral Island Merchants’ Exchange Hetebth New York Jamaica

Vinita High School to Open Fall With 100 Plus Students

Vinita high school will open this fall with more than one hundred students and offer a four year equine program for the first time. The school expects many more applicants from surrounding counties and aims to provide coursework accepted by universities and colleges. Teachers are experienced, some graduates from universities and state normal schools. The city and board of education back the effort, and a public library donated by Mrs. W. B. Coley will be housed at the high school. Pupils city or country wishing to enroll should contact the city superintendent.

Vinita High School Vinita Oklahoma Ttt High School Medh Mater Apes

High School Open to County Students in Vinita

The Vinita high school will admit all Crile county pupils at county expense, 1 dollar monthly per out of town student. Alpha Graham and Mary Badgett were elected to primary department positions, eliminating the half day system. Editorial urges intelligence, integrity, honesty, and community sacrifice for progress in Vinita, Craig county, and Oklahoma.

Vinita Crile Veisef Miseew Alpha Graham Mary Badgett

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West Board of Control Reclamation Service Department of the Department of the Interior Francia G Newlands Nevada J. M. Carey Wyoming William B. Borah Mate William B. Smythe The Irrigation Congress James J. Hill Great Northern Railway R. 8. Lovett Union Pacific Southern Pacific Railway Edward P. Ripley Santa Fe United States Forest Service Southern Central States Elster States B. McQueen Gray Albuquerque States Idaho Montana South Dakota Nebraska Florida Washington Alberts Rochester N. Y Texas Milwaukie Wie Kansas City St. Louis Charleston Jacob Selber C. Bo Smiley Misa Nellie Brulley Ro C. Pettibotin Bill Ghoss Ong Craig County Ted Lawiewness Crale County Indy Wy O
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