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The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1910

Page

8

Capital Muddle Still Unsettled in State Capital

Lawmakers debated Putnam site choices for the state capital with two land propositions, one near a residence area and the other adding acres with guarantees. If neither passes, the senate may back the Putnam site with conditions and drop the emergency section. House proceedings adjourned to 2 pm as committees seek a compromise.

Ouse. Cy Momre Arcenaibie Potram Cay Cela Boma City Hive Capitol Wulding Wate Oblboma Ciy Workieg Anthony House St. Joseph Loune Senate William J. Bryan Honee Putnam Charles Barrett Shawver Critinten Canton Roy Willlane Comanche Cornell Senate Vaiuinghe Commissioner of Charities and Corrections Cornell of Custer Tate

Notable Actors Share Lead With Belamater Norris

Lew Fielda, George Cohan and William Norria star in a season noted for Norria’s three hundred performances in My Cinderella Girl at the Whitney Opera House Chicago. He is part owner of the production and equally invested in other Belamater and Norris attractions and in two Barr McCutcheon plays Beverly and Troxton King and The Trail of the Lonesome Pine by John Fox Jr.

Lew Fielda George Cohan Wikliam Norra Mr. Norria My Cinderella Girl Whitney Opera Chicago Belamater Norris Iny George Barr McCutcheon William Norris Tom Harrin South Park Depue City

Martinsburg Letter Guarded After Robbery Claim

Fragmentary report from Martinsburg notes a robbery claim involving about twelve hundred dollars. Citizens were asked to guard the area near the post office while authorities investigated the incident.

Democrats Start Contest Proceedings in Missouri

In Missouri, defeated candidates filed contest petitions against winners. C Tummeese and Jdge jemen BH. Gent served pages. Howard A. Gass and Thomas M. Bardterry served C. P. Evans and Frank A. Wighman, named to state offices including superintendent of public instruction and warehouse commissioners.

Missouri Amedtatet Preweisfsewme Miz Dex Theas

Madame Labadie Interprets Ibsen in Kansas City

Interview with Madame Labadie on reading A Doll’s House at the Auditorium Friday evening. She discusses Ibsen’s influence on American readers, emancipation through woman, and the balance of gloom and hope in his dramas. She notes Ibsen’s aims, critics’ misreadings, and contrasts with Pillars of Society and other plays.

Kansas City Spite Jnvue Madame Labadie America Jouulte Madame Laladie Oald Theen Mike Tonei Iaent Persoon Howe Forreru

Taft program actions prompt cautious Congress response

Washington reports Congress gives respectful attention to President Tafts message while wary of pension plans and sweeping regulatory measures. Taft urges economy, domestic industry growth, and stronger shipping, with no general tariff revision until 1911 Congress, while supporting Panama Canal funding and civil service extensions. He calls for anti inflation, banking reforms, more army offices, and canal tolls under $1 per net ton.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Congress Taft Supreme Court South Amerea Tariff Board Panume Canal Plasa

Supreme Court Rehearing Capital Removal Case

Guthrie Oklahoma December 6 The rehearing of the capital removal case in the supreme court focused on whether the ordinance accepting the enabling act could be repealed only by the people or by the legislature Oklahoma City lawyers argued it could be repealed like any other law and by the legislature Guthrie lawyers contended it must go to the people for repeal The decision hinges on the status of the ordinance and how it interacts with the enabling act

Associated Press Guthrie Okla Supreme Court Oklahoma City

No Plan Decided After Fire Destroyed Buildings

A meeting of all building owners affected by the recent fire was held at Cherokee Bank yesterday afternoon. Plans for rebuilding were discussed, but no concrete decision was reached, only a sense that action must be taken.

Cherokee Bank

Census Figures Queening Growth in Arkansas Population

Statistics of the thirteenth census issued today show Arkansas with 1574449 people, an increase of 165585 or 20 percent over 1331544. The rise from 150 to 180 counties is 181285, a 162 percent gain.

Ty Associated Press Wassingtoe de- Arkansas

Blinding Snow Storm Sweeps Eastern States

A blizzard swept the Atlantic seaboard and lower lake region with rain and sleet along the coast. The storm centered near the lower Chesapeake Bay as a high northeast gale drove waves. Ocean steamers sought shelter and ships anchored in port awaiting clearer weather.

Associated Press New York Atlantic Seaboard Lake Canton N. Y Cheepeake Bay Virginis

Le Blanc Trial Delayed by Train Arrival

In Cambridge Massachusetts December six the LeBlanc murder trial stalled as key witness Zella Gallint arrived late by train from Prince Edward Island. Gallint, former nurse and interpreter, testified about Miss LeBlanc's arrest for the murder of Clarence F. Glover. G L McCall, laundry superintendent, said he found Glover's cap and a comb and pin in the basket near the passage after the killing.

Associated Press Cambridge Mass Hattie LeBlanc Clarence F. Grover Witham Zella Gallint Miss Gallint Witham Hospital Miss LeBlanc Walstham Glover

WILL RESUME INVESTIGATION OF CONTRACTS WITH INDIANS

Washington will resume the investigation of contracts between Indians and the Indian counsel during the Christmas holidays. Attorney McMurray, linked to charges of excessive fees by Senator Gore, asked permission to reply at the close. The committee plans to report to the house in January.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Attorney McMurray Gore House

Wartin Captured After Continental Chase Across States

Richard Martin, sought for kidnapping his three year old daughter, was arrested in San Diego California after a chase spanning Oklahoma to the Atlantic coast and back to the West Coast. His former wife Mrs. Martin had moved to Adair Oklahoma and later to this city where she ran a millinery shop. Detectives traced Martin through much of the country, he surrendered without resistance and admitted his identity. He had operated a small San Diego store and his current wife anticipated the arrest. County officials contract for hoard and judge services for crime accused awaiting trial at the Green Hotel for 91.00 per day.

Adair Okla Oklahoma Atlantic Coast California Richard Martin San Diego Cal Pryor Creek Martin J. H. Sellacy Green Hotel

Night Officer Shoots Cobbler After Store Break-In

At 5am on South Scraper Street a store break in led to Cobbler William Kingle being shot by Officer Baxley during a pursuit. Kingle, not seriously wounded, was placed under guard and later taken home. a warrant for breaking and entering was issued.

Empire Scraper Street Baxley William Kingle Kingle Bazleysy Sanders-Wright's Shy Miinels Avenue Louis Bagby Sander Wright

Tulsa Sews Up To Crime Gang Took Robberies In Broad Day

Tulsa residents complain of insufficient police protection after a crime wave across Main Street. Two women knocked down and robbed as stores like Mayo Furniture, Mammny Credit, and Clare’s Hardware report losses totaling about $1,200. Citizens urge Mayor and commissioners to boost policing. but a second item notes actor William Norris touring the south as Tom Harrin in My Cinderella Girl musical.

Tulsa Okla Bru Mayo Furniture House Mamny Credit Company

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