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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
5
Vinita Daily segment lists residents visiting nearby towns, returns from Muskogee Pryor Creek Welch and Claremore, several moves and social events. Mentions transfers of property, new residences, church meetings, and county teacher exams amid heavy snow and travel delays.
Angue McDonald, a Four Mound Prairie farmer, won a temporary alimony order of 50 per month plus 240 for counsel and 30 for expenses from Judge J D Hinkle in Spokane county to support his separation from Elisabeth McDonald. The filing also seeks a receiver for the farm. hearing set for December 8. McDonald alleges years of harassment and violence, including being knocked down, kicked, and barred from the home after a 1o7 year marriage.
Chicago reports college football fans push for rule changes in New York to curb injuries. The piece reviews past reforms, argues for loosening forward pass restrictions, and suggests penalties to reduce brutality. It cites fatalities and calls for safer play while noting officials must enforce penalties for foul conduct.
Spokane, Wash, Dec 9. Labor agencies are prohibited from exacting any compensation for services in obtaining employment for laborers under an ordinance.
The Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf railroad plans service to Denison Texas by January 1 with tracks extending from Calvin Oklahoma across the Red River. President William Kenefield announced completion of the Wagoner to Calvin segment and funded the Denison extension, with a 212 mile operation from Wagoner to Denison expected once finished.
Guthrie Oklahoma December 10 1910 Republicans announce the opening of their state campaign headquarters with James A Harris Wagoner as acting state chairman. He plans to tour every county to gauge political conditions and says the campaign will be vigorous critiquing Democratic administration on taxation expenditures road debt and state finances.
President Taft sent a message to both houses of Congress in Washington DC. The document set forth his interpretation and views on numerous questions of public interest. The message was favorably commented on in both houses.
Arrivals of quarantine cattle were average for recent weeks and heavier than a year ago. Market remained mostly steady, with short fed steers at 4.75 to 4.96. cows 8.25 to 9.45, calves 6 to 7.60. Native division showed firmer tone. quarantined sales topped at 4.95 and 4.90. Common steer prices around 2.30, cows near 2.00. Calves up 6 to 60 cents. best veals 7.50, heavy calves 4.00 to 4.50. Old Mexico cows 3.60 straight last week. Prospects suggest a strong market through the month, receipts near average, with demand by consumers enough to sustain high prices. Sheep and lambs also rising. lambs up to 7.85, heavy yearlings to 6.80, best ewes near 5.75.
Government aims to curb bootlegging by requiring shipments of whiskey to be clearly marked with the consignee and shipment type under a new criminal statute taking effect in January. The law targets Interstate consignments, penalties include a $6000 fine and two years in prison, and requires the consignee’s real name on all whiskey deliveries.
Oil price reductions reported by the Standard Oil Company affect several cities. Crude quotations show varied cents changes with Pennsylvania and Mercer prices listed, and other regional figures in a brief price note from Pittsburg via Associated Press.
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