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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1910

Page

8

Upsterity of Ottehoma Set for Strong Football Season

The Upsterity of Ottehoma prepares for a robust football season with a tougher schedule than ever. Captain Cleve land Thompson leads the squad as they hunt a decisive victory run this fall, with key games set from September to November against Central normal, Norman King Seher College, Oklahoma A&M, University of Missouri and others.

Herman Onla Ottehoma Tig Gerdeat Peason Torledes Cleveland Thompson U. & Geologies Central Normal School Norman King Seher College Borman Oklahoma Christian Wniversity Kets Oxishoma A. & M University of Miesiurl Joplin Fairmount College Kovenher Marwan University of Kansas Oklahoma City University of Texas Attelia Texas Kanata AuBorah Epworth Mare Tofise University of Kanwan Roorere Nave Vlaven Watny Ob Ishoten Thompagn Tatverwity Athletic Nu Fraternit Ett Rhema Euoregetul

Thirty nine drown when two steamers collide

The Spanish steamer Marten foundered off Tarifa Point near the Straits of Gibraltar after a collision with the German steamer Blea during a dense fog. Thirty nine persons perished including thirty two passengers. Nine Marten victims were passengers. others were crew and storage cargo. The Blea’s bow stove her forepeak but she remained afloat.

Gibraltar Marten Tarifa Point Straits of Gibraltar Blea

General Manager Hurley of the Santa Fe Dies

Jamet Purley, general manager of the Santa Fe railroad, dies at Carlsbad while undergoing treatment for heart failure. The Topeka Topeka area report notes his role and sudden passing sparked tributes from the company and colleagues.

Hurley THE Santa FE Topeka Kava Avesh Arim Austria Anpouvens Jamet Purley Genta Fe Railroad Carlebad Mle Desth

Ladder prints support murder theory in Bertha Beniges case

A German written note found under the murdered girl's window and a tote with the message I have murdered her Bring jewelry two blocks west are cited as key items. Residents recall a disturbance prior to discovery. police report indicate motive unclear and suspects may have fled.

Mies Bertha Beniges

Starvation in Oklahoma Mining District Reported

Guthrie OK August 16 A condition of want over the mining district is described as starvation near, with miners families and worn women forced to wait for relief. Kate Barnard, state charity official, urges aid while Luther Langdon and Charles Dausherty note extreme hardship may cause deaths before winter. A collection was taken at the Democratic convention and Governor Hawkes might be asked to intervene.

Guthrie Oks Oklahoma Mies Kate Barnard Jibalan Sibanget Gald Barnard Initiog Okahoma Milleater Bowen Babar Whlond Smet Kate Marnard Jondale Tarnard Euffertig Diwrrber Mather Ife Thorn Hawkers Wilson Kentucky

Negroes Prepare to Fight Disfranchisement in Oklahoma

Muskogee Oklahoma August 17 prominent leaders statewide answer a call by A G Sango to oppose the grandfather clause disenfranchising Black voters. Counties and townships will engage, with a convention planned at Bowley to organize the effort.

Muskogee Okla Muskogee A. G. Sango Bowley

Oklahoma Tourists At Colorado Springs Deaf Congress

Oklahoma visitors gather at Colorado Springs for a deaf congress under Nations auspices. Delegates include prominent Oklahoma deaf, foreign guests like Consul Yen and Li en as part of a program conducted in sign language. The event features a state bridge tournament and discussions on industrial and classical education for the deaf.

St. Mediatte America Lien Anes

May Bring Proceedings Against State Officers

Guthrie Oklahoma Aug 1 Four prominent state officers placed themselves in contempt of the Legal district court by obeying Governor Haskell's call to meet the state board of equalization in Oklahoma City The officers named are Attorney General Charles West State Treasurer J A Menoefee State Auditor M B Trapp and Secretary of State Thomas P Smith Secretary of State and State Examiner and Inspector C A Taylor refused to disobey the court order though urged by the governor to come The contempt charge is anticipated The board allegedly held an informal conference with minutes dated improperly LeBlac Won Aviation Meet

Guthrie Oklo Legal District Court Hankell Oklahoma City Huston Charles West J. A. Menoefee M. B. Trapp Thomas P. Smith C. A. Taylor Fth Haskell Thim Oklahomea City

Interior Department to Have General Clean-Up

Washington August 11 The departure of Secretary Ballinger is expected by mid September and will be followed by a broad overhaul of the Interior department. Assistants and leaders Pierce and Dennett are likely to retire with him, with further senior changes anticipated. Names mentioned for Ballinger’s successor include Senator Flint California, William O Thompson president of Ole state University, and Herward N Baker Baltimore a strong conservation advocate.

Washington Ballinger Interior Department Asalatani Pierce Dennett Horlinger

Fight Called Off in New York City

New York on August 1 fight between Kaufinjn and Knteeford was canceled earlier today by Acting Mayor Mitchell. Officials cited safety concerns and crowd control as reasons for postponement.

New York Kaufinjn Mitchetl

Mexico Centennial Events Schedule Mixed For September

The official ceremonies center on September 15 with a birthday tribute to Ges Porfirio Duar. A banquet hosted by Enrique C. Creel will honor foreign representatives on September 17. The weights and measures department inauguration is canceled and a smokeless powder factory at Santa Fe opens September 20. Chapultepec hosts the Sesta on September 22, highlighted as a brilliant event of the centennial celebration.

Lymn Ges Porfirio Duar Enrique C. Creel Department of Weights and Measures Tte Santa Fe Chapultepec White House of Mexico

Fort Smith & Western Exempted From Rates

Guthrie Oklahoma August 11 The corporation commissioner granted Fort Smith and Western Railroad exemption from freight rates joined by J Hook. The company faced suits but secured exemptions in freight rates only.

Guthrie Oklo Fort Smith & Western Railroad Company J Hook

One Killed and Several Injured in Train Accident

Associated Press reports a Missouri Pacific train No 209 derailed eleven miles north of Nevada Missouri on August 16 killing one man and injuring thirty five. The badly scalded wireman Grover Murdock of Nevada is named among the injured as wreckage included a Pullman car and several coaches. The St Louis Kansas City bound southbound train’s tender jumped the track causing the disaster. Piedmont ads note another Iron Mountain line wreck near town with three reported dead.

Associated Press Nevada Missouri Pacific Here Grover Murdock Pullimans St. Louis Kansas City Piedmont Iron Mountain Mall Cara

Marvelous artesian flow from new North Park well

Flowing at about two gallons per minute the Inez artesian well in North Park is described as the best ever drilled in the city. Officials say piping to the city reservoir is underway and the well, about one thousand feet deep, surpasses rivals in depth and output, drawing much attention. In Oklahoma City the Gore bribery inquiry committee will visit, staying with the chamber of commerce before traveling to Pawnee.

North Park Inez Thie City Oklahoma City Gore Chamber of Commerce Pawhueka

Former Secretary Shaw Shys At Insurgency

Oklahoma City on August 1, Lelie M. Shaw former U S Treasury secretary will spend several days as a guest of Fred Brasted. Shaw declined to commit on the insurgent cause but praised Theodore Roosevelt as a strong, influential figure and predicted political shifts this fall.

Oklahoma City Okla Lelie M. Shaw United States Treasury Fred Brasted Branted Mr. Shaw Theodore Roosevelt Shaw Roosevelt

Coney's Life 4 Hangs in Bh After Barn Fight

In a contested afternoon incident on Flight avenue, George Coney was cut during an apparent brawl with Cy Baker and others. Baker claims self defense after being attacked. Coney lies in critical condition. Sheriff Ridenhour and Dr Neer report injuries, police vow a thorough investigation into the drunken altercation and its outcomes.

George Cony Fligt Avenue Cy. Baker Baker Mme Dong Coney Ing Baker Ting Sherif Ridenhour

Gas Well Uncontrolled at Tulea Oklahoma

Gas well near He Okia in Tulea Oklahoma, brought in Saturday, is blowing gas at an estimated rate of 40 million cubic feet daily. All attempts to cap the well have failed as the gas continues to escape.

Associated Press Tulea Okla Cusack Gan He Okia

Invites Grow For St Paul Conservation Congress

St Paul Minn Aug 11 RB Shipp secretary of the No Conservation Congress returns to St Paul after a few dives and resumes direct charge of preparations for the great meeting to be held September 1 Invitations have been sent to governors of every state city officials county boards chambers of commerce and civic groups nationwide Foreign nations including the king of Slim Bots land France Japan Russia Germany are expected to send representatives Major Handy heads the invitation effort with a staff of workers and many young women speeding the work to completion

St. Paul Minn T RB. Shipp No Conservation Congress Slim Botsland France Japan Rusela Germany Handy

Stampade to Benjamin Hoop Gubernatorial Bid Rumor

Developed this morning that ill and overall forces in the republican convention here had gone to Benjamin Hooper of Newport Tennansed for governor.

Benjamin Hoop Nashville Tenn Benjamin Hooper Newport Tennansed

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