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The Weekly Chieftain in Vinita, Oklahoma

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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1909

Page

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Bodies found near Tulsa after dynamite blast

Mutilated remains of two men found near the Arkansas River below a wagon bridge in Tulsa county. Authorities fear the victims were robbed bank workers or dynamite handlers. coroner to hold inquest as investigators scour the scene for clues. One identified man is Jimmie Burne, a former inmate with a bank robbery record.

Tulan Arkansas River Waeon Bridge Vietima Tolis Mariners National Merent J. M. Walsh Walsh Larkin J. J) Lattin Ram Oo Aix John Slack Jimmie Burne Kansas Chivt of Pollow

Kansas City Votes on Railway Franchise Renewal

A special election in Kansas City to decide if the Metropolitan Street Railway company’s traction rights will be renewed for 26 years after 1926 or until 1961. The measure involves fare reductions and has been a major campaign issue in the city.

Associated Free Kansas City Metropolitan Street Railway Company

Speech Denouncing Madriz Stirs Disorder in Nicaragua

Chaos erupted in Managua as a heated speech denouncing Madriz sparked cheers hoots and street battles between government and anti government factions. The incident followed a night of unrest with aldermen involved. Separately Kansas banker Jamon Patmore dies in San Diego from lung trouble.

Ly Associated Press Corinto Sicaragua Managua Madris Prana Kansas San Diego Cal Jamon Patmore First State Bank Pittsburg Kann

Three State Convicts Smothered In Sewer Tragedy

Three convicts at the state penitentiary suffocated in a sewer tunnel about twenty feet deep. The victims were William Foreman of Pittsburg County serving a burglary term, Moraes Durham of Seminole County serving a larceny term, and George Snyder of Pittsburg County serving a burglary term. Snyder’s term would have expired November 27, 1910. Durham’s May 1911. Foreman’s term would expire next Sunday. One inmate escaped during the accident while workers labored under a private labor contract.

McAlestr Ohln State Penitentiary William Foreman Pittsburg Moraes Durham Seminole County Jarceny Géroge Snyder Pittssburg Snyder Durban Mies

Rumors of Sugar Fraud Devel opments Supposedly Stir Market

A wire service report from New York on December 1 cites rumors of further sensational developments in the sugar underweighting scandal. It claims a higher up figure may be indicted, and notes National Sugar Refining Company and American Sugar Refining Company in the industry, with debts to the government over 700,000 in bank credits.

Associated Pr¢na New York National Sugar Refining Company American Sugar Refining Company Esteet Biwigess Heer Bank Cluties

Fire devastates Catooga business district overnight

A disastrous fire swept through Catooga destroying the post office, furniture store, millinery, grocery, butcher shop and hotel. The blaze began after 2 AM and consumed several frame buildings, with 40 000 to 60 000 dollars in losses reported though estimates vary. Two deaths and multiple injuries were linked to the Lake Shore wreck investigation ongoing in Battaly.

Catoada OKA Det Lie-Kite Catoosa McQuay Furniture posioMée Jordan Dad” Hebardson

Keifer Bank Wreck Forces Bank Closure and Investigation

The Keifer bank closed after a Tulsa inspector found its affairs in order but began an inquiry into the collapse. Deposits totaled 90 000 with assets around 75 000 and loans near 55 000. Officers listed include J. Mate president N Wickster vice president and J Sullivan cashier. The bank operated about four years as a dealer depository for local employers and was linked to other national banks.

Kiefer Okim Dee Slat Bank Commbattoner Young Bank Iuaperctor Deanik Mire Sitte Bank Setiow Way Prade Na- Wael Fivakie Tulsa Yeaterday Hi Wikwie Klefer Bank Denis Studed Dudinets Aice Depevita Mate Dent N. Wickster Sullivan Farmers National of Pula American National of Bartessute Columbia Bank & Trimt Company

Fourteen Die In Southern Railway Wreck Near Reedy Ford

A Southern Railway wreck on the southern line near Reedy Ford, Greensboro area, killed fourteen and injured many. Bodies recovered include Richmond division superintendent Al Ff Cone and other officials, with survivors and unidentified victims transported to St. Leo’s Hospital in Greensboro. The accident involved a broken rail on a trestle causing cars to derail and plunge into a creek thirty feet below.

Greensboro N.C. Lee George Bouthert Reedy Ford Tree St. Leo's AL Ff. Cone Richmond Au Danville The Southern Railway Richmond H.C White Washington D. C Isaac Dammall Porter Nolan Molina Prank Kiley Bihintighan Alo Virgil EL Alloome Mount Airy Tropolitiin Kuanel Qowld Pon Hanttow Ifteen Miles Tron Trentle Walter Welow

No Battle Reported in Parma as Government Forces Take City

Telegraphs say Managua dispatch confirms Parma remains under government control with no actual battle. Officials deny rumors of fighting and note the city was not attacked.

Parma Prema Managua Nicaragua Raima

Physician Hopes to Save Life of King Leopold

A doctor stated today he entertains genuine hope of saving King Leopold’s life. The patient remained serious as he was treated, with officials noting the fragile condition and continued medical efforts to stabilize him.

Leopold Dee Dovhte

Unclear historical notice from damaged text

Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and potential titles but contains garbled phrases and illegible details, making it difficult to identify a clear event, date, or participants. No verifiable entities or actions can be reliably drawn from the fragment.

Wore Than a Hundred Letters Found After Moody Death

Police recovered more than a hundred unsigned letters from the home of Mia Snead after her arrest. The writings appear to be from Mea Snead and express fear of police and a wish not to be harmed. Authorities describe the case as a homicide investigation tied to a missing person.

Preas New York Mia Carollo Mia Mary

Improvement Seen in Governor Hankell's Condition

The Guthrie briefing reports Governor Hankell showing decided improvement in condition though still very weak and requiring nourishment after an acute indigestion episode. Physicians say recovery is progressing but he remains in frail health.

Associated Prews Guthrie Okla Hankell Dave

Testify Against Alleged Swindler in Cross-County Trial

Jurors heard testimony about Maud Johnson a claimed professional claimant accused of defrauding Seattle Electric of 100 dollars by posing as a hired agent. Witnesses included J McPhinney ex claim agent for the Leavenworth Topeka line and N L Hit telson who allegedly received 250 collars for alleged injuries in Kansas Oaklinda and Carl of Rock Set.

Gaveral Maud Johneey Seattle Electric Company J. McPhinney Leavenworth & Topeka N. le Hittelson Onkalinda Kana Carl & Ofe

Trunks Packed With Affidavits Sent to Federal Court

Drums and officials move affidavits from Guthrie to St Louis for Zeek case defense. The transfer arrives after a seizure at the emperor Hemee location and involves copies filed with related data. Att. Hieteed West assists along with George Heoshar and others from the corporation commission and audit office.

Guthrie Oida Hee Joule Deceimber Charles West Assrvtaut Atorney Cenetel George Heoshar Crporation Save Aul Me

Durant School Contract Awarded to Dougherty Kirby in Durant

The late board of public affairs awarded the Dougherty Kirby Construction Company of Sulptur a contract valued at 93085 for building the South Eastern state normal school at Durant. The work will begin immediately with the first phase to be let on a separate warrant for interst and contingency. The company will furnish bonds and guarantees as required by law.

Durant School Thiraot Board of Public Affairs Eastern State Normal Echoal Durant Dougherty-Kirby Construction ‘Company of Sulptur

Wounds Reported After Centratia Incident

Wounded near Centratia Tuesday were Ab Stinger and Hed Cloud Scrugan while officers say they attempted to remove a deputy from Jordan Morris. The injuries are described as not serious and no further remit is shown at this time.

Ab Stinger Hed Cloud Scrugan Centratia Tuseday Theu Jordan Morris

Will Reorganize Farmers National Bank in Tulsa

Tulsa December 1 leaders of this city gathered at the offices of Weightman Bust Johnson to consider reopening and reorganization of the Farmers National Bank which closed Monday. President Bolpe declined to commit but said plans looked bright and a definite announcement may come within two days. A committee will study assets and the plan’s feasibility and seek new capital from prominent financiers to place the bank on a sound basis.

Tulsa Ohla Piltny Farmers Nations Bank Weightman Johnson Bolpe Ptanding Cartency Wim Tod Norton Pepe Worthlaw

Guthrie Pastors In Bootlegging Fight

Local ministers in Guthrie Oklahoma demand action from Governor Hawkahl amid a bootlegging clash. Officials say enforcement is weak as a grand jury investigation stirs Oklahoma City and Shawnee, while Mayor Pacquharson pledges inquiry and protection for the city’s citizens and lawmen.

Guthrie

Bank Heist at Paoli Ravaged Bank Vault Looted of 3800

Urgent police report from Ardmore Ohio notes the State Bank of Paoli robbed of 3800 dollars after dynamite blasts. Entry used telegraph and telephone lines disrupted before the theft. Authorities seek suspects and evidence across Upholds County Option Law context.

State Bank OF Paoli Ardmore Ohio Paolh Oia E Canh

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