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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1909

Page

7

Mariners to Panama and Bar Admission News

The article notes two men, Mark Gibson and Gibeon Gibson, passing examination for admission to the bar and planning to open offices in Guthrie and Grove. It also reports 700 Marines aboard the Dixie heading to Cofon for orders to sail to Panama and join the Buffalo, signaling Pacific coast movement.

Quinton Gibson Guthrie Marke Gibeon Grove Panama Associated Prena Washington, D. C Dixie Cofon Orden Dlver Buffalo Pacific Nicaragua

National Rivers and Harbors Congress outlines waterways system

The National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington debates an integrated internal waterways plan. Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith argues channels and terminals must be jointly developed and permanently open, with federal-channel provision and local terminal support, to ensure an efficient transportation system.

National Rivers and Harbors Congress Herbert Knox Smith Associated Moon Washington DP. C Congress Shannel W. A. Johngoh America Johnson Jaro Viefels

Oklahoma Governor outlines probe halt in Columbia Bank case

Governor Haskell explains delaying grand jury actions while state bank officials liquidate Columbia Bank and protect depositors. He cites completing audits, restoring the guaranty fund, and cooperation with courts to pursue any further investigations if needed. The speech emphasizes protecting banking laws and public funds.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Arecife Columbia Bank and Trust Company Aannth Interek Soci Columbia Bank Okldhome Cate

Electrocution at Home Lighting Repair Noted

In Meral, California, Dew. ToL. D. ThArmond, son of the late Congressman DeArmond of Missouri, was electrocuted while turning on an incandescent light at the family home. The incident occurred last evening and is being investigated.

Calif Dew Tol

Consolidation of Schools Favored in Oklahoma

State Superintendent S. D. Cameron presents arguments for consolidating schools at state teachers meetings. He cites experiments showing easier creation of large districts east of the state and notes challenges of disorganizing established west districts. In Nowata and other counties, consolidated districts operate wagons for student pickup and use local resources, including an oil well on school grounds funding high school courses and facilities without taxes.

Guthrie Olle Oklahoma State Teachers’ Association D. Cameron Rattabliah Consolidated Bofar Rogers Nowata Washington Grady Bagla Rogere County Fndine Fry Nowatn Howe Ming Margaret Forsythe Alt Royaltiew Laxen Seatverdd

New Chinese Minister Arrives in San Francisco

San Francisco welcomed Lie Chan Yin Tang ambassador from China to the United States aboard the inner Mongolia. The minister and his party, including two daughters and a son, were met by Yang Qui and Su Ping Chen and hosted by local Chinese organizations before a banquet with the consul general. The minister avoided discussing policy, expressing pleasure at returning to the city.

Chan Yin Tang China Entouage San Francisco Lie Chan Yin Tang Wo Ting Fang United States Inner Mongolia Yang Qui Washington Su Ping Chen Thin City Alay Chi Chamber For Commerce, & Company Brane Band Han Yin Tans Oraklind Hemor Hie

Preemptory Writ Granted in Bankers Deposit Guarantee Case

The Supreme Court today granted a preemptory writ to compel the State Superintendent of Insurance to file a brief in the action by the bankers group. The case concerns the deposit guarantee law and whether national bankers may participate in state guarantees.

District Attorney Fight Casts Shadow On Oklahoma Patronage

In Washington a partisan battle erupts over the western district attorney appointment for Oklahoma to replace Jobe Kinney. Rep Bird McGuire backs Robert Lowry while Rep Dick Morgan favors Judge Gillette, with internal party wrangling and regional fealty fueling the clash as factions mobilize around state chairs and national committeemen.

Washington, DC Bird McGuire Pirat Dick Morgw OkFborne Jobe. Kinney McGuire Robert Lowry Stillwater Embry Republian Jim Harris Joe Norrie Morgan Cash Cade Gillette el Reno Oklahoma Nnd Congregman Creager Capt. French Alvawan Minte Nutrent Park Sulphur Okla Norrie Hacka Kankad City Morkan

Thieves Steal $300,000 in Jewels from Hotel Lorraine

Thieves entered a room of Mrs John Witten Jenkin in the Hotel Lorraine while she was away and carried off jewels valued at three hundred thousand dollars. The theft, reported by Uy Associated Press, occurred Saturday in New York City.

New York Dye Lorraine John Witten Jenkine Chicago

Taft Heads to New York for Diamond Jubilee Address

President Taft departed for New York to speak at the Diamond Jubilee celebration at a Methodist church misatone in Africa and then proceed to New Haven for the Yale Corporation meeting.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Taft New York Africa New Haven Yale Corporation

Higher Temperatures Across Southwest Reported

Weather notes from Kansas City and Dodge City show higher temperatures with readings near Abeteen and twenty Bbete. Additional market data indicate beet price peaks at $K.50 per hundred pounds, while a fatal illness is reported in Markoged as Mrs. Patten dies at age about 70. funeral set for Muskogee residence on Monday at 10 o’clock.

Associated Press Kansay City Mercury Ristnon City Abeteen Dodge City Oklahoma City Prema Kansan City Dee Prin Hall Hie City Mra Molwell Muskogee Muakogie

King Leopold Dies Report Lacks Confirmation

A report claims King Leopold was dying today but lacks confirmation. The physician said his condition had reached a critical stage, yet death may not be near. He discussed a will with his lawyer and remained under medical care as a change in condition was awaited.

Prem Hrusaely Lee Leopold Ceporva Phynlciann Hin

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