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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1909

Page

6

Committee Report Will Not Delay Asylum Work

The report states preliminary work will begin on the Vinita asylum site while options on adjoining land are secured. Despite the state asylum board recommendation, buildings will rise to the current appropriation with more added after legislative funding. Governor Haskell’s agent says options on most land needed for extension are secured. the board suggests delaying until a larger appropriation is available.

Board of Trustees Vinita Asylum Illinois Lad State Asylum Board W. Q. Fleming Haskell Asylum Board Vinita

Oklahoma political candidate speculation in 1910 primaries

Guthrie Oklahoma Aug 1 1910 two incumbent state officeholders will not seek reelection Treasurer Menefee to enter banking in Oklahoma City President Conners of agriculture to retire to his Pittsburg county farm Gov Haskell hints voters may not see him again soon Constitution blocks consecutive terms for several offices but not reelection after a term hints at future moves Auditor Trapp likely to run for treasurer Secretary Cross may seek state auditor Labor Commissioner Daugherty Kate Barnard and others plan reelection Judges Orman Doyle Owens will run for re election Chief Justice Kane Dunn and C J McAlester expected to run again Rival candidates named include Alfalfa Bick Murray Lee Racer Bruce Hassell and C A Galbraith Gossip links Cameron Dunn as possible candidates Also notes Meneters purchased halt interest in T C Holland Furniture Co and plans to expand stock

Guthrie Okla Menefue Oklahoma City Conners Gect Pittsburg Haskell State Federation Tulsa Oklahoma Trapp Cross Daugherty Kate Barnard Charities and Corrections Minte Insurance Mo‘Comb Cameron Taylor West Orman, Doyle Owens Criminal Court of Appeals Kane Dunn Supreme Court 3. J. McAlester Corporation Commission Alfalfa Bik" Murray Tishomingo Lee Racer Ardmore Price Uruce Henry Scales Tennessee Oscar Hassell Texas C. A. Galbraith Ada Hawaiian Supreme Court McKinley Oklahoma Territory Alsa Inetee Dunn

Hospital Plan Outlines Modern Care and Expansion

Dr Green, superintendent of the Kanakee hospital, urges a phased design to avoid past pitfalls. He cites a cap of fifteen hundred patients per hospital and three acres per patient, with a minimum of two acres if needed, plus land for Vinita asylum and a potential institution to be a source of pride.

Green Kankakee Hospital Vinita Asylum

Holland named state purchasing agent for furniture

T. C. Holland, Vinita furniture dealer, received the appointment as purchasing agent of furniture and school supplies for all Oklahoma state institutions. He will maintain headquarters in Vinita while continuing his local business. The role covers purchases for many institutions, some under construction, highlighting the job's magnitude.

T. C. Holland Haskell Holland Vinita Oklahoma

Attorneys File Motion to Quash Indictments

By Associated Press. Muskogee Oklahoma August 16. Attorneys for Governor Charles N Kell and five other defendants indicted in townlor frauds filed motions in federal court to quash the indictments. The motion alleges improper conduct by United States Marshal Grant Victor and claims grand jurors George W. Strown J H Dixon C Burgess A G Dumas and W T Batley sought to serve on the jury to obtain indictments.

Associated Press Muskogee Okla Charles N. Haskell

Taft appoints Overtoek US marshal as Daniels retires

President Taft names Charles A. Overtoek of Arizona to United States marshal for Arizona upon retirement of B F Daniels who served as marshal for years. The woman in white visits to the executive office are explained as the wife of Ohio bank teller W Harry Sehmi ck seeking a pardon for her husband.

Associated Press Beverly Mans Taft Charles A. Overtock Arizona United States B. F. Daniels Roosevelt W. Harry Sehmick Ohio

Manager and Linotype Operator Shot in Blabee

Asa Hay business manager of the Daily Review and Willem Brackholdt anotype Operator were shot in the back at a linotype machine. Both died. William Pfannkuche, a Union member, was arrested after a three week strike. Pfannkuche previously killed a man at Port Riley and served years in prison before a governor pardon. He seriously wounded Policeman Willmouth during arrest efforts.

Associated Press Blabee Aris Asa Hay The Daily Review Willem Brackholdt William Pfan ‘Uph William Pfannkuche Hay and Brackbold Port Riley Nito Thnee Policeman Willmouth

Filed charges against county commissioners in Muskogee

By Associated Press Muskogee Oklahoma August 14 H L Weinland a Bayington Oklahoma wanker and W C Franklim an attorney fled charges today against County Commissioners T T Sutton W M Harrig and Charles Vann alleging misconduct in office and asking County Judge Jackson and County Treasurer Rogers to bring suit to oust them from office per law

Associated Pro

Militia Forces Ordered to Defend Boston in Mimic War

On notification to Governor Draper, Adjutant General Brighway mobilized seven thousand troops to defend Boston under General Pew. The large game of mimic war involves militia and coast artillery from New York forts, marking the eastern states’ most extensive exercise yet.

Boston Associated Press Draper Brighway Pew Martins New York

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