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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

Page

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Waskell Case Argued Monday In Oklahoma Supreme Court

Guthrie Ok Aug 1 The case involving Governor Charles N Haskell seeking a writ of prohibition to restrain Judge Houston Logan county district court and Attorney General Charles J West from proceeding in a Prairie Oil and Gas Company pipeline lawsuit was argued in the state supreme court yesterday West argues the governor had no right to seek prohibition denied the lower court jurisdiction while he invoked it. C J Smith and AC Crace for the governor contend the constitution vests executive power in the governor but does not strip the attorney general of authority except to appeal the corporation commission and to perform duties assigned by statute.

Guthrie, Ok Ernor Charles N. Haskell Houston District Court of Logan County Charles J. West West Supreme Court Wernor Haskell Dhe C.J. Smith A.C Crace Haskell Corporation Commission

What Our Friends Say of The Chieftain

A reader praises the Daily Chieftain of Vinita Oklahoma for its bright appearance and daily publication. The writer urges town citizens to support the paper with business patronage to ensure continued success and prevent failures. Signed JW Orn.

Marrs Chieftain Vinita Okla Daily Chieftain JW. Orn

Big ball game and social notices in Hollow Locals

Sunday events include a big ball game, a well attended sermon by Rev Darnell, a horse injury at Jon Foster’s, a lively dance at Jon Foster’s, and multiple visits and illnesses among local families. Several residents plan Muskogee trips, W E Foster and T Housemen to depart tonight, with community health concerns noted for Ernest Smith and Mrs Soult.

Muskogee W. E. Foster T. Housemen Jon Foster

Sudden Disappearance of Afton Bank Cashier

Anxiety grips Afton business leaders over the sudden vanishing of T. M. Reynolds, cashier of the Bank of Afton. The bank opened without him, officials seek clues, and state examiner Gordon is en route to assist with the crisis amid fears of foul play or murder.

Reynolds Bank of Afton Afton T. M. Reynolds Rowe Cromwell Mr. Reynolds Hin Gordon Tulsa

Lincoln County Sheriff Ambushed by Negroes in Chindler

Sheriff L. E. Marton and Deputy Charles Parker were ambushed by sixteen negroes as they drove a buggy in a Lincoln county negro neighborhood. One negro said killed and another fatally wounded. officers' wounds reportedly serious. Citizens rush to the scene amid fears of a race war.

Chindler L. E. Marton Charles Parker Lincoln County

Bellamy Refuses Detective Aid to Creek County Election

Oklahoma City August reports sixty detectives from Oklahoma City Wichita Dallas and Fort Smith sent to Creek County to aid local authorities on election day. Threats in Sepulpe and Kiefer raise fears of violence. Acting Governor Bellamy declined military aid as county officials expected to maintain order. Ten detectives from Oklahoma City under Sam Bartell were ordered out by Sheriff H King. Deputies instructed to remove other detectives or jail them.

Oklahoma City Okla Bristow Creek County Wichita Dallas Fort Smith Sepulpe Kiefer Bellamy Sam Bartell H. ©. King Sepulpa

Arrest. Two Negroes for Robbing Cars

Two negroes charged with robbing Katy bos car were arrested last night by Sheriff Ridenhours force. They entered the car while the engineer and crew were up town and took about $50 worth of shoes, hiding them nearby. A witness who saw the plunder identified them upon their return.

Katy Bos Ridenhours

Klinfelter Case Appealed Before Trial Hearing Delayed

The assault and battery case of Mrs. Fleet Klinfelter and Chas Gibson, charged with assault and battery, was appealed yesterday from the county court and will be heard at the district court’s next term starting Monday. The defendants posted $500 bonds. The case drew wide attention and a full report will follow in the next edition. Mr. and Mrs HL Beldeman expect to return soon from an extended city absence.

Fleet Klinfelte Chas Gibson

Lincoln Gives Mr Bryan Big Nonpartisan Ovation

From Bryan's Speech of Acceptance. Bryan pledges to serve as president of the people, promising a government where the people rule and justice prevails. He vows to ensure every worker receives his rightful share of the proceeds of his labor, regardless of occupation or place in the economy.

Lincoln MR. Bryan Bryan

Bryan receives presidential nomination in Lincoln parade

In Lincoln on August 1 Bryan accepted the formal notification of his third presidential nomination from Henry D. Clayton Alabama. The crowd celebrated with a nonpartisan civic show as Governor Sheldon and officials watched a colorful parade beneath a massive banner. Kern spoke briefly before Bryan concluded ceremonies and Kern hosted a reception at the capitol.

Lincoln Bryan State Capitol Geo. J. Sheldon O Street Mack Kern Jwraler Caplet

Deceased and Deaf Education Notice for Oklahoma Families

To Parents of Deaf Children Oklahoma announces all deaf children in the state are entitled to an education. Contact the new state school for the deaf in Sulphur for information. Miss Sadie Menninger of the telephone office is handling inquiries. A medical incident involving an elbow was reported at the Bane home.

Oklahoma Sadie Menninger Bane de. Stonghi

The Moral Law on Tablets of Eternity Quote

A fragment quotes J T Froade stating that the moral law is written on tablets eternity and that each false word or unjust deed, cruelty, oppression, lust, or vanity must be paid for. The line presents a moral injunction attributed to Froade.

J. T.froade

Sapulpa Wins Creek County Seat Clash

Sapulpa appears to win the Creek county seat contest with a reported margin around 800 to 900 votes. Early tallies show Sapulpa 2100 to Bristow 800, with seven precincts pending and western Bristow areas expected to swing the count.

Sapulpa Creek County Bristow

Freight cars in ditch after Frisco wreck near Oswego

A freight train derailed east of Oswego yesterday afternoon when several cars left the track and overturned. Nine or ten more cars derailed and the track tore up badly. a brakeman riding in an empty street car was bruised but not seriously hurt. The wreck halted traffic and detours were used, with trains 409 and 413 redirected and arriving around 7 this morning.

Frisco Wne Trafefic Oswego

Wells Declares Billups Law Unconstitutional

Coalgate Oklahoma August 13 In closing the trial involving alleged Prohibition violations Judge HR Wells ruled the Billups law unconstitutional except as to the dispensary feature finding the act covers more than one subject and that the search and seizure clause is not clearly expressed as to the title The ruling rests on the constitutional requirement that each law address a single subject

Coalgate HR. Welle

Newly Wed Jennie Fowler and DeLon Campbell Marry in Kansas

Jennie Fowler and DeLon Campbell were married Saturday evening at the Baptist church in Overwood Kansas at 6 o’clock and traveled to Parson then Kansas City for a week before returning to Vinita to set their home. EH Gil says notices from Courley are pouring in about the new addition and buyers await prices as advertising drives interest.

J. MB Fowler Jennie DeLon Campbell Ovwodo Kans Parton Parsons Kansas City Vinita Gil Anys Courley Jon Micket

Republicans Choose Norris to Lead Oklahoma State GOP

Oklahoma City Aug. 12 nam ed Joseph Norris of Guthrie chairman H G House of Marletw secretary and James Harris of Wagoner treasurer as the newly elected Republican state committee completes its organ ization. The plan calls for committees and campaign strategy to be set this week with Guthrie likely headquarters. James Sherman of New York visiting for the state convention.

Oklahoma City Okla Joseph Norris Guthrie H. G. House of Walter Falwell Muskogee Woul Bird McGuire Frank Gillette Rena Hunter lynn-Siasion-Cade Fagon Joe Norris First District McGuire Campanga Gillette CM. Campbell Ardmore George R. Walker James R Cottingham McGuire Hunter Norrie James Sherman New York C. E. Creager Congress L. F. Cain Checotal Secetary T. A. Chandler Viniteam

Local notices mix scattered names and events in Adair

A garbled Saturday scene lists C P Benue, Sam L Green, E Medeall, and others visiting or passing through Adair with references to a corn ink, wagon load unloadings, a church lecture, a birthday, and a new bungalow foundation. Several names and places appear oddly rendered, yielding a fragmented local notices snapshot.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Waskell Anos Reme Court OF State Desi Bvernor The Mr. B. Foster Dave Mayberry Grabe Ward Rev Darnell Wesely Poster Bertha Melvina Grandma Ward Iva Foster Mabel Funk Ernest Smith Mra. Soult Ernent Joe Poster Border Churchitt Hay Ee Een Hn National Bank Selden Was Klinfelter HL. Beldeman Ore Wells Norris Wagoner Jim Guthrie Man C. P. Benue Marshall Biggers Adele Sam L. Green Island Yound Folke Jobo Warren Commordore Brock Brock Met Co Evitor Masterson Marshal Good Big Cabin Adair M. E Prof Redman Mets W.E. Titue Martin
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