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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1910

Page

7

Nationalism Renounced by Governor's Conference

Louisville leaders split over nationalism and resource control at the governors’ conference. Montana’s Norris urged state energy, Shafroth argued for limited central power, Arizona’s Sloan favored state water and land control, while Mississippi’s Noel defended federal resource oversight. Hadley spoke on workers' compensation and Bradford on governor’s power as Spring Lake, N.J. was set as the next meeting site. A. L. Churchill reported wheat’s fine condition near Vinita despite dry weather.

Louisville Noel Mississippi Norris Montana Shafroth Colorado Congress Sloan Arizona Herbert 5. Hadley Missouri Gamaliel Bradford Boston Frankfort Spring Lake N. J A. L. Churchill Vinita

Chief Charged With Complicity in Enid Murder

Pawnee Oklahoma December 3 Chief of Pawnee Overstreet Mrs Frank Manning and an unidentified man were arrested and jailed without bail charged with complicity in the murder of Joseph Kennefick of Enid who was slain last Friday near Frank Mannings home Two different kinds of bullets indicate two shooters and the Elks lodge is aiding the investigation as Kennefick was a member Wonder and suspicion surround the chief and his friends who reportedly shunned him in town

Pawnee Okla Pa-w Nee Overstreet Frank Manning Joseph Kennefick Enid Charles Boarders Elks Lodge Kennefick Chief Overstreet Hii Lodge

Leading Yachtsman Dead

Frederick Thompson Adams banker and broker, a prominent yachtsman and commodore of the Larchmont Yacht Club, died at his New York home today.

Associated Press New York Frederick Thompson Adams Pleb

Senate balks on capital bill passed by house

Oklahoma City news reports the Senate defeated substitutions from Muskogee Shawnee Guthrie and others replacing Oklahoma City in the capital site bill. The chamber favored a legislative site selection and prepared for a conference committee to continue into next week amid opposition to an outside site.

Senate Oklahoma City House Capital Committee House Maxey Pottawatomie Cornell Custer Guthrie Shawnee Chickasha Muskogee Ardmore Enid Alva Buffalo Waukomis Kingfisher Commissioner of Charities and Corrections

Ballinger Report 10 to be Submitted Next Week

Washington December 3 The Ballinger Pinchot Investigation committee's Republican members will complete and submit the Ballinger report to the full committee early next week after a conference. Senator Nelson, chairman, said Denby of Michigan will arrive today for another session as Democrats, who already issued a minority report, prepare their response and plan to offer it after the majority report is sent to Congress.

Washington, D. C Ballinger-Pinchot Investigation Committee Congress Nelson Joint Congressional Committee Denby Michigan Washington House of Congress

Harriman Interests Take Control of North Coast Rail Line

Spokane notes that Articles of Incorporation filed in Salem reveal the Harriman system controls the North Coast Railroad via new Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation company. The Union Pacific system gains a 50.9 million capitalization and eyes absorbing the Oregon Railroad and Navigation and related lines, promising a 4000 mile network including Yakima Valley routes under Stra horn supervision.

Spokane Wash Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company Salem Ore Harriman System North Coast Railroad Company Union Pacific System Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company Oregon and Washington Railway Company Robert E. Strahorn Strahorn Portland Walla Walla ‘Country Big Bend Columbia River Valley Puget Sound Time Yakima Valley Transportation Company

Smoke Drove Moore Back in Kentucky Buyer Sale

G W Moore of Kentucky, a Buffington guest, lost all but his clothes as smoke filled his room while attempting to recover belongings. He and Wakefield had sold 108 Fairview lots to Matt Hawkins, with Moore Wakefield paying accrued taxes. Tax Collector Ficklin worked long hours this morning issuing receipts.

Moore G. W. Moore Kentucky Buffington Mr. Moore Mr. Wakefield Matt Hawkins Fairview Moore & Wakefield Cowlty Ficklin

Vinita Engineer Weds Mrs Hunt in Surprise Nuptials

Misa Lucile Hunt and J. P. Gooch were married at the bride’s parents home in Vinita at 2 30 this afternoon. A crowd gathered at Katy station to wish them well as they embark on a honeymoon trip before settling in Washington D C. The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Mrs Hunt of Vinita. The groom has been city engineer for two years and recently took charge of the municipal water plant.

Misa Lucile Hunt Mr. J. P. Gooch East Tahlequah Avenue Katy Station Washington, D. C Mr. Gooch Joseph Hunt Vinita

Oklahoma Has Three Championship Aspirants

Guthrie Oklahoma December 3 Oklahoma's pugilistic hopes focus on three divisions Carl Morris of Sapulpa is chasing heavyweight honors after two quick wins over Battling Britt and Jim Harper Kid Ferns of Oklahoma City backs welterweight champ chances with $2000 backing while Pete Shaughnessy pursues lightweight status following a Thanksgiving Muskogee bout action.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma Carl Morris Sapulpa Kid Ferns Pete Shaughnessy Morris Battling Britt Henryetta Jim Harper Kansas City Ferns Oklahoma City Clarence English Shanebnessy Wattle Muskogee Frank Stanley

Preparing Amendments to State Election Law

Guthrie Oklahoma December 3 Amendments to the Oklahoma state election law are being prepared by the state election board for the regular session in January. They would rotate candidates surnames by county to prevent alphabetical bias, assigning divisions equal to candidate numbers and rotating names across regions based on census figures to keep population divisions nearly equal.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma State Election Board

Legislators Call on Taft in D C Visit

Senators and representatives crowded the White House to pay respects to President Taft. Taft devoted the morning to receiving the lawmakers in Washington D C.

Taft Washington, D. C White House

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