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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1911

Page

3

Senate Attacks on Monetary Commission in Debate

Washington Aug 11 a sharp senate attack on the national monetary commission chaired by Former Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island opened during debate on a Cummins bill requiring a final report by December and dissolution thereafter. Senators accused the commission of extravagance and delay while Burton and Newlands urged reforms and an earlier or ongoing report on banking federation and reserve safeguards. The session adjourned before completion of the debate.

Washington, D. C National Monetary Commission Aldrich Rhode Island Senate Cummins Iowa Congress Meyburn Idaho Burton Commission Con Gress Newlands Nevada National Banking Commission Secretary of the Treasury

Oklahoma Lawmakers and Reapportionment Patriots Listed

After Congress enacted the reapportionment bill eight Oklahoma seats, a long list of hopefulDemocratic and Republican candidates from cities like Oklahoma City Tulsa Muskogee and Enid emerges. The note highlights the National Irrigation Congress motto reclaim the deserts and urges states to form advisory committees to leverage upcoming expositions for attracting settlers and farmers.

Congress Oklahoma Davenport Carter Ferris Fred P. Branson Muskogee W. H. Murray Tishomingo Roy Stafford Oklahoma City Elmer Alton Norman Pruitt Joseph B. Thompson Pauls Valley Judge Vandeventer Bartlesville Roy Hoffman Chandler John B. Dollins Alva E. J. Giddings W. W. Hastings Tahlequah Thomas H. Owen National Irrigation Congress

Governor appoints advisory committee for Oklahoma irrigation meet

Chicago August 11 Governor Cruce informs the National Irrigation Congress headquarters that he has named an advisory committee to assist the officers in preparing the December 5 to 9 gathering. Appointees include W T Hughes Kenton Frank Sewell Tex Thomas O G Harper Buffalo Robi Witzgerald Hobart Dallas Kirby A S McKinney Cheyenne rank Hartman Perry George Plumner Broken Arrow Rufus D Ross ablequali T D Bard Chelsea Joe Annhill McAlester W G Vandever Blackwell Henry Noble Taloga D Roper Bluejacket R T Groom jami H K Wind Miami Bart Mary Guthrie David Marum Woodford J T Leard Hugo.

Chicago Cruce National Irrigation Congress Irrigation Congress Oklahoma W. T.hughes Kenton Frank Sewell Tex‘Thoma O. G. Harper Buffalo Robi. Witzgerald Hobart Dallas Kirby Alse A. S. McKinney Cheyenne Rank Hartman Perry George Plumner Broken Arrow Rufus D. Ross Ablequali T. D. Bard Chelsea Joe ‘Annihill McAlester W. G. Vandever Blackwell Henry Noble Taloga D. Roper Bluejacket R. T. Groom Jami H. K. Wind Miami Bart Mary Guthrie

More Trouble Expected Over Dissolution Order

Lawton Oklahoma August 11 militia may be required to consummate the final dissolution of Swanson county according to residents of the Comanche area cut off from Swan son Those holding Mountain Park say the supreme court mandate arriving in Lawton and filed in Comanche county will not stop dissolution The county judge has issued a restraining order against interference claiming dissolution requires a popular vote and fear more bloodshed before the county is finally dissolved.

Lawton Okla Swanson County Comanche Swanson Supreme Court District Court Comanche County Mountain Park Bryant Frank P. Cease Indiahoma

Spokane jurors to decide balm in 24 mile train walk case

Spokane county superior court jurors, to convene in September, will hear John H. Larson seek 20000 dollars from Great Northern Railway for humiliation and pain after he was ejected from a Spokane bound train for a fare dispute. Larson's complaint notes he offered a 20 dollar gold coin rejected as spurious and carried only 315 in silver.

Spokane Wash Larson Lincoln County Stedman

Man challenges corporation after long Spokane hike ends in pain and theft

The passenger, unable to pay fare to Spokane, was ejected at Waukon and walked 14 hours to reach Spokane. A swollen jaw from an aching tooth, a mold extraction, and a counterfeit gold coin prompting a lawsuit against the corporation are described as he seeks $20 from a bank and pursues action.

Spokane Waukon Larson Uncle Sam Corporation

Break in Heat Wave Promised for Tonight

The city endured a sweltering day with temperatures near 100s in several spots. A cool north breeze and predicted showers promise relief tonight or Sunday, ending the oppressive humidity that plagued the region.

Kansas City Montgomery Joplin

Haskell Murray Alliance Sighted After Stillwater Meeting

Oklahoma City August 12 The cordial cooperation between William Murray and supporters of Charles N Haskell at the Stillwater board of agriculture meeting leads observers to speculate on a political alliance. Murray pursues congressional honors while Haskell eyes the U S senate in the coming campaign.

Oklahoma City William H. Murray Charles N. Haskell Board of Agriculture Stillwater Haskell Murray United States Senate

Kansas to wipe out 14296 delinquent corporations

Topeka Kansas August 12 the state lists 14296 corporations delinquent in filing annual statements with the secretary of state. The legislature ordered dissolution for failure to file by August 20, with the deadline near. Since the law, 11600 have filed reports and escaped automatic death.

Topeka Kans Kansas

Miss Agnes Gunter Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Miss Agnes Gunter had an appendicitis operation at her parents home on South Wilson street this forenoon. Doctors Neer Oliver and Louis Bagby performed the procedure. The patient is doing well this afternoon and doctors report the operation a complete success after a severe attack last night.

Agnes Gunter South Wilson Street Neer, Oliver Louis Bagby

County Clerk Restrained From Raising County Taxes

Oklahoma City August 14 A blanket temporary restraining order stops County Clerk J W Riley from raising real estate assessments 100 percent and personal property of corporations 66 25 percent by the state board of equalization A permanent injunction hearing is set for August 28 filed by W F Wilson and John Tomlinson for the Oklahoma City Hardware Co and others this action halts a major change in county assessments and is awaited in courts

Oklahoma City J. W. Riley Oklahoma County State Board of Equalization George W. Clark W.F. Wilson John Tomlinson Oklahoma City Hardware Company

Elopement in Oswego Joins Winita Couple Against Odds

Wm M Fowler and Effie Brown of Winita Oklahoma eloped in Oswego after a ten hour delay caused by a railroad wreck. They wed at 2 45 a m Friday at Probate Judge Thompson's home. After a train arrival mix up the pair, aged 21 and 18, planned a Kansas City trip and expect to reside on a Tahlequah area farm.

Oklahoma Winita Okla Oswego Thompson Wm. M. Fowler Effie Brown Merchants Hotel Kansas City Tahlequah Parsons News

Strong exhibit of Oklahoma minerals at state fair

Norman Oklahoma August 14 Those visiting the state fair in September will see the most extensive display of Oklahoma minerals ever exhibited The entire mineral building is devoted to the state’s natural resources under Chas N Gould director of the Oklahoma geological survey He has arranged cooperation with manufacturing firms to boost the exhibit past previous records

Norman Okla Oklahoma City Oklahoma Ing A. & M. College Chas. N. Gould Oklahoma Geological Survey

Curious giraffes react to faint noises like deer

A zoo approach near a canal shows giraffes barely notice loud blasts yet fear small rustling sounds. Keepers observed trembling when a faint rustle resembled danger. The piece likens giraffes to deer in sensitivity to unseen threats.

Zoological Institution Velo

Bride refuses vow in church wedding tale

The Youth's Companion recounts a Christian wedding where the bride answers no to the vow to love and obey. Parents arranged the match, but a bold bride overrides the pledge, a substitute bride joins the groom, and guests scatter rice as the couple rests under a tree.

Winifred Heston Toda Mr. Grey

Copyright terms in the Americas and Europe

The Longon chronicle notes Mexico, Venezuela, and Guatemala grant perpetual copyrights, valuable in Mexico but limited elsewhere. Spain offers 80 years after death, France 50, Germany 30, while the United States grants copyright until the author or their descendants die, a stance the Chronicle calls notable.

Longon Chronicle Mexico Venezuela Guatemala Spain France Germany United States Chronicle Iene Ip Rae

Animals on the Stage at Hippodrome Goofy Kangaroo Boxers

A Hippodrome show features a boxing kangaroo and trained monkeys who draw loud laughter from the audience. The famed kangaroo, belonging to the clown Armando, is trained by Mrs Armando, with Harriet Quimby noting the animal’s dangerous nature if punished.

Hippodrome Armando Harriet Quimby Leslie’s

Despised Thistle a Forage For Cattle Feed

A western Kansas report notes farmers discovering Russian thistle serves as cattle forage after windstorm deposits thistles along a barbed wire fence. The finding spreads as the state legislature funds pest control efforts and farmers experiment with the plant’s value.

Kansas

Examinations for Chy Ward Held in Oklahoma Court

The State of Oklahoma Drake y County Count estate of Teese Minor Edward Lo Hp Probate No 1745. Order for hearing to sell real estate of said ward. Guardian Edward Hall petitions to authorize sale for ward’s best interest. Hearing set for September 8 at 10 a.m. in Craig County Court. All interested parties must appear or show cause why sale should not be ordered. The court date is August 12, 1911. First published August 11, 1911.

Howe Piet Ghia State of Oklahoma Drake @y Teese Edward Lo Edward Hall Addis A Brown W. P. Gatewood Ada Morrison Thompson County Court of Craig Craig County Oklaho Winall Cash

Ticket to California Sale At Santa Fe Station

Advertisement explains one way coach class tickets to California at 25 dollars with September 15 as a key date. It notes savings up to 15 dollars compared with other lines, promotes cheap travel to coast destinations, mentions Santa Fe three fast trains from Kansas City with tourist sleeper and free chair cars, and urges planning trips while tickets are on sale.

California Santa Fe Oklahoma Kansas Arizona Mexico Kansas City

Fragmentary Notice From Topeka Readers

A damaged OCR fragment mentions Glenn Eddie and a Topeka location, vague references to tourists sleeping and negative values, along with a line about interest and cursions. The readable bit hints at a public or personal notice with names and a street reference in Topeka Kansas.

Warren Wilson Corn ING Index to aue ply Mo jors

A compact index listing major articles and notices. Reads like a historical newspaper fragment with scattered names and topics. Readable portions hint at local events, corporate or institutional references, and community updates from a past era.

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