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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
6
A sprawling Vinita city roundup lists visitors and residents at court, including J W Swarts and J M Swarts affiliates, with attendees from Chelsea, Pryor Creek, Bartlesville, and Muskogee. Oil gas prospects and local business chatter mix with social visits, church events, and ongoing district court work.
A Washington report states Japan will stop all emigration to the United States. When the Diet convenes Baron Komura will announce the decision to provide no emigration after a set date, ending potential friction between the two nations.
In a Supreme Court opinion by Justice Holmes the court holds E. J. Harriman and attorney Kahn need not answer questions from the Intertat Seiimeter colnmnnasion about stock dealings with Union Panific and other entities during a New York investigation. The ruling is described as a sweeping victory for Harriman and associates.
Burglars entered the residence of Dr. A. W. Foresten early Sunday morning and took $12 from the doctor’s vest. Sheriff Ridentwor notified and took a bloodhound to the scene. The dog tracked the burglar trail to the end of the street and the stolen items were recovered along the route.
Oliver Marshbank died last night in Tulsa Hospital after a fight at his brother Lee Marshbank’s home six miles south of Gieesa. The feud began over irreligious remarks, with Oliver allegedly striking first and Lee defending himself.
Washington D C December reports were presented at the closing session of the National Rivers and Harbors congress. The event featured brief addresses by delegates and featured the annual reports of the special director the secretary and treasurer.
A brakeman on the Frio was killed last night while setting at a car. His foot caught and he fell under the wheels, both legs were cut off and he died soon after. His boy was taken on the night train to Afftec om the night train.
Notice to the Craig county school boards announcing a meeting at Vinita on December 2 1908 at 2 PM to discuss district issues for county schools. Items include tax questions distribution per capita and review of railroad cites. All executive committee members are expected to be present for the session.
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