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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1909

Page

6

Morgan Controls Equitable Life Insurance Company

New York December reports that Thomas T. Ryan transferred control of the Equitable Life Assurance Society to L. Worpont Morgan for about 4720000. The sale is described as a trust-covered transfer affecting policyholders, with surviving trustees to power June next and potential further extensions. Morgan’s purchase, from Ryan’s holdings largely via James H. Hyde, signals a major shift in Wall Street finance and influence over life insurance assets.

New York Eqqultable Life Assurance Society Thomas T. Ryan L. Worpont Morgan Amweta Finance Incarnore Companien Truat Cone Panien Nowa Morton & Co Morgen Equitable Life Armurance Society Thomas F. Ryan Cliver Cleveland, Morgan J. O. Brien George Weatighouse Ryhn Dames Hyde Murran Wall Street Equitablels Ment Mr. Morgan Ryan Weatlighouse O'Bfrien Mr. Ryan Aquiable James H. Hyde Renard H. Harrison Armstrong Insurance Harriman Hyon Biblic Eaustade Wociéty Paul Morton

City Officials Ordered 10 Jail In Shawnee Court

Supreme Court orders 14 city officials and an officer jailed for contempt of court in Shawnee County. Eleven convictions secured. fines set with Nov. 2 deadline to pay or appeal. Officers to be compelled to serve contempt rulings. several defendants paid fees while others face further action.

Topeka Kans Shawnee County Supreme Court Pittsbury Comet Naver Mtteburg Lina Peti Finn Wits Agiinet Jiele Casey Linkki Difleer Menai

French Aviator Dies In 1000 Foot Fall Tragedy

A French aviator died when his aircraft plunged an estimated thousand feet after an explosion midflight. The accident occurred near Pernandur in Nice France, with the pilot suffering fatal injuries. Authorities are investigating the wreck and cause of the explosion that led to the crash.

Prench Prom Nice France Pernandur Uday Anr Aitia

Grand jury indicts inmates for arson at state penitentiary

McAlester Oklahoma reports the grand jury yesterday indicted Honey Wolf Orville L Groom B Mews and Joe Music prisoners at the state penitentiary for arson. It is alleged they attempted recently to set fire to the southeast corner of the stockade where prisoners are kept. Officials kept the matter quiet until the grand jury met.

McAlester Okla Dee Honey Wolf Orville L. Groom B. Mews Joe Music State Penittentiary Offeera

Striking Switchmen Reported Dissatisfaction in Roster

A dispatch from St. Paul quotes five union members fearing retaliation if they return to work. Union officials deny the report, insisting members remain firm while some men wish to resume duties, yet face pressure from fellow strikers. Freight movement was light today as the dispute persisted.

St. Paul Minn Dee Morvan Milton Dapattern Swithetmien Hiern

Walsh Denied Rehearing Of Appeal In Misapplied Funds Case

John A. Walsh, former president of the Chicago National Bank, was denied a rehearing of his appeal by the appellate court panel Crowup Seaman and Baker. The court stayed execution and allowed bail while he seeks U S Supreme Court review. Walsh faces five years in Leavenworth for misapplying the bank’s funds.

Chicago National Bank Ludges Crowup Seaman Baker Waleh Supreme Court of the Leavenworth Womit Walah

Hunters Find Paradise in Cherokee County

Muskogee Oklahoma December reports big game hunters finding a paradise in the Cherokee Nation east of the Illinois river with headquarters at Cookson. Parties from Muskogee Wagoner Fort Smith and other points killed five bucks including a 175 pounder and claimed limits on deer and turkeys. Night hunting with torches is described as a successful method though risks and legal limits are noted.

Muskogee Okla Thlinois River Cookson Cookston Wagoner Fort Smith Tr Peice Mintake

Editor Russells Wife Sues For Divorce

Ardmyore Oklahoma Dee Runwell filed a district court petition for divorce against J T Russell editor of the Elizabeth New Jersey paper. She alleges gross neglect and seeks alimony of 1000 plus notes that Russell owns stock valued at 10000 in a New Jersey paper. She mentions Russell’s political activities and ties to Hearst and the 1907 Haskell campaign, noting his role in the Democratic party.

Ardmyore Okby Dee District Court Yeaterday Mrw pMabel Russell J. ‘T Russell Elizabeth N. J Ardmore Morning Democrat Grose Russell New Jersey Runwell Ardmore W. R. Hearst Haskell National Democrate Fussell Urket

Sleet Storm Hits Kansas and Missouri Halting Railroads

A severe sleet storm struck Kansas and Missouri on December 4, closing rail lines. Western Missouri and Kansas suffered widespread ice and snow disruption, with Santa Fe and Rock Island railroads reporting widespread impacts and damage in several localities.

Kansas City Minsouri Kansan Santa Fe Rock

Sixty first Congress set to convene next Tuesday

Washington December 4 with the opening of the regular session of the Sixty first Congress two days away, senators and representatives from fear wide Ger are arriving today. Members adjourned at noon after observing a day of memory for departed colleagues. Taft’s meeting is noted to influence the schedule as lawmakers prepare to get down to business.

Washington BD. C Taft

Former Kansas lawyer killed in Alabama tragedy

Amoctated Press reports Judge M. J. Matthews, a former prominent Kansas lawyer and judge, was killed in Bormierville Alabama while presiding over a case. Witnesses say the assailant struck him with a wooden weapon during the trial, causing fatal injuries.

Kansas Alabama Amoctated Press Decatur Ala Dee M. J. Matthews Kan Bormierville Alm Tina

Calhoun 16 Appointed Minister to China

Washington December 6 It was announced by the state department that William Z Calhoun of Chicago will be appointed minister to China He has accepted the appointment and the Chinese government has been informed of the arrangement The brief notice conveys the official confirmation of this diplomatic posting

Washington, D. C State Department William Z. Calhoun Gide Cago

Civil Service Plan Aimed at Oklahoma Teachers

State superintendent G D Cameron advocates civil service for teachers to secure tenure. He urges the State Teachers Association to back merit-based employment, with a proposal for a state civil service commission or expanded board powers. The plan requires teacher examinations and tenure based on competence, subject to civil service rules.

Guthrie Olla Dee D. Caweron United States Cameron Okalhoma City Teachers’ Association State Teachers’ Association

Supreme Court Grants Writ of Certiorari in AFL Leaders Case

The Supreme Court granted the petition for a writ of certiorari in the contempt cases of Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell officers of the American Federation of Labor The decision will bring the Buck Stove and Range case record to the Supreme Court for review.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Sueprenme Court of the United States Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison John Mitchell American Federation of Labor Supreme Court

Memorial Services Of The Elks At Episcopal Church

The annual memorial services of the Revelent Protective Order of Evie were held last night at the Episcopal Church. Attendance was small but the services were impressive and Rev. J. J. H. Reedy delivered a splendid address on the order and its history. The program’s latter segment was a pleasant feature.

Renevelent Protective Order of Evie Episcopal Church J. J. H. Reedy

Richard Parr testifies on sugar frauds and lodge claim

Richard Parr deputy surveyor testifies in a sugar underweighing fraud trial against American Sugar Refining employees. He says Spitzer asked him not to report discovered trick scales because defendants were Masons. County court hears preliminary case of Jenne Harrison. county attorney Brady and Davis represent respective sides. Masons elect officers and plan installation on December 2.

Richard Parr Associated Prows New York Hefmulogy Company Parr Spitzer Masonic Lodge Jenne Harrison Brady Preston Davia Lue

Oklahoma county and surrounding towns record listing

Fragmented OCR lists counties and towns including Guthrie Hepler Lincoln Kiowa Caddo Camanche Grady Tillman and others. Appears as a place index or notice grid with dates and sections missing context. No clear event or action identified beyond geographic references.

Guthrie Hepler Lincoln Oklahoma

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