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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1910

Page

2

Oil Leases Taken in Craig County

Land activity surges as oil leases are filed in Craig County near Hivejacket Air township 27 range 23 east. TOM Welle and others recorded three leases, signaling a growing industry and potential new renters for local properties as business prospects rise.

Vina Leavce Drake Eviety Matariahee Aseth Denen L. N Betell Thie Wien Register of Leeds Tom Welle Ware

Missouri poised for GOP redistricting under governor

Democratic leaders erupted Wednesday as a 1929 law grants the governor power to redraw Missouri congressional districts. With a Republican governor possible and a Democratic legislature lacking a veto majority, Gov Hadley could realign districts to favor GOP gains, altering districts including the Ninth where Champ Clark once led.

Lath Dee Misnauri Virginland Kentucklint Minwurl Tt Ie Hadley Missouri Champ Clark

Goodpaster Acquitted On Charge Of Being Drunk

Roy Goodpaster was acquitted of a drunk and disorderly charge after testimony from Webb, Kay Cooper, and deputies. The scene outside the courthouse drew a crowd as witnesses testified to his condition prior to the incident. Roy appeared calm, supported by a dozen to twenty bystanders who claimed they saw him sober or just before the alleged offence.

Goodpaster Hnet Tinfield Tvenie Webb Dale Smith Honda Roy Judee Hie Afteen Aeran

Jenkins Appointed Indian Agent at Salt Lake

Munkegee Oklahoma editor Dee Dm Be Jouking, formerly of Phoenix, has been appointed Indian agent for Utah tribes with headquarters in Salt Lake City. Jenkins, noted for Red Cloud trust, has long served across the United States and earned a reputation as an educator of the red men and a government official.

Munkegee Oklo Dee Jouking Munkeger Phoenix Wantington Utah Triben Salt Lake Chy Madenkine Indian Service Gourh Indian Commissionee Francie Leupp Jenkins Red Cloud Jon Kine United States

Bark at Prue Asteed Tulen Ota

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Drought Forces Closures Of Texas Banks

In the West region a drought drives several Texas banks to close over the past week. The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Ansve and the Gwack examiner note strain from dry conditions. The Geansh National Bank and Quasas bank faced closures amid the economic pressure.

Anwetacet West Region Farmers and Merchaste National Bank Peesiewe Geansh

Gordon Winner Over Ed Barnard In Quick Boxing Bout

Gordon Galion defeated Ed Barnard in three rounds at the skating rink in a bout billed for fifteen rounds. Barnard’s boasting prior to the match proved unfounded as Gordon dominated with repeated drives to the ropes and decisive blows. The crowd cheered as Gordon’s precision and Barnard’s defense faltered, with several other bouts and musical interludes completing the entertaining evening.

Bart Galion Ed Barnard Barnard Gordon Gorton Jinfare Will Bach Namard Hke Tarnard Sonny Thies Centon Jimmy Nolen Barnard Whee the Goog Struck For the Boueth Centlon Ehale Warnard Gorden Dam Chile Bermud Horner Gondon Meeler Paernard Audieniee Vinita Boys

Mrs McGuire Weds George D Lemott In Pawnee

In Pawnee Oklahoma on December 16 Mrs Bird 8 McGuire the former wife of the First district congressman married George D Lemott a former star football player for Waskell Indian school at Lawrence Kansas Lemott is an Alihehbe of the Osage Indian agency and a member of the Pawnee city council

McGuire Pawnee Okla Dee Bird Oklahoma George D. Lemott Waskell Indian School Lawrence Kans Lemott Osage Indian Agency Conneil

Senate Bill Accepted and Adjournment in Capital Move

Governor Haskell faced demands for stricter conditions before signing the bills authorizing the capital site land transfer. The Senate and House moved rapidly Thursday as committees conferred and measures rushed to passage regarding Culbertson Heights and the capital building site in Oklahoma.

Caldertwin Heights Haskell Senate House Democrats Culbertson Heights

Engineer Dies After Freight Wreck Near Sapulpa

Sapulpa Oklahoma December 16 a freight train collision one mile south of town on the Red River division of the Prince line hurled the engineer from the cab window. Engineer Shefler sustained fatal injuries in the crash and died in a hospital last night. He clung to his post to prevent the wreck, suffering a crushed leg and internal injuries. The wreck on a curve disrupted operations briefly but the line was cleared within hours.

Sapulpa Okla Dew Here Red River Prince Englover Shefler Thin Place Orlock Sheiler Hin Sa Fulpa Stries

Jury Drawn for Trial of Famous Liquor Case

Olowubee Ohila Dee 16 The Jury Wordrown Tite yesterday afternoon in the $1000 penalty suit against Charles M Roberts for permitting a building owned by Lim to be nicked for the sale of intoxicating honors The trial will be held beginning Just Webt This suit is based on the law allowing a maximum penalty of 1000 a day for such an offense The suit charges that Roberts conducted a place for a total of 191 days The cand in attracting much attention among queer men and county attorneys In the nature of a teat vive Fred 8 Caldwell counsel to the governor is there to aid the county attorney and militants

Olowubee Ohila Dee Charles M. Roberts Lim Aliowien Roberta Fred Caldwell

Suit Involving 500000 Filed By Oil Company

A half million dollar suit was filed in Tulsa by Uncle Sam Oil Co of Oklahoma against Uncle Sam Oil Co of Arizona and Kansas for alleged injuries over misdirected mail orders and telegrams. The Oklahoma plaintiff seeks an injunction to halt the defendant’s business in Oklahoma and to restrain sale of its property while the suit is pending.

Associated Prong Tulsa Okla Uncle Sam Oil Company Oklahoma Arizona Kansas Oklahoma Company

Commission fixes flat rate for electric lights

Sulphur officials adopt a flat monthly rate of 154 for up to five lights (16 candle power) with 25 cents added for each additional light. A minimum 1 rate applies for four and a half meters, plus a sliding scale by usage. Moving pictures cost 1 per day. Other cases against Enid Gas, Ardmore Gas, Guthrie Gas, and Purcell Water were settled or dismissed or required better service.

Gahrie Onla Corporation Commission Sulphur Light & Refrigerating Company Enid Electric & Gas Company Ardmore Guthrie Gas Company Ecity Purcell l Purcell Water Company

Bank changes in state grow more frequent

Guthrie Oklahoma December 16 C L Pyle and M T Crump have bought Security State Bank of Enid from J H Montay who retires to head Guaranty Bond Trust Co at Enid A B Pyle former state bank commissioner is cashier A M Young former state bank commissioner heads a new Oklahoma City trust company with 500000 capital Young is president of Central Reserve Bank of Oklahoma City RV Askew resigns as Shawnee National Bank cashier and joins with C E Wallace and B Hamilton in purchasing Farnern State Guaranty Bank Lexington LV Cornell buys Canton first State Bank becomes president N B Ketchersid vice president R E Cornell cashier Bank of Tuttle sold to A P Kimble and J W King reorganized with Kimble president J E Green vp Ployd Kimble cashier Forest Kimble asst cashier First State Bank of Bochito organized with 10000 capital D G Wilson president N Wilson cashier and directors Engle Freeney and Green Thompson set to open January 1.

Muskogee Oklahoma City Texas Oklahoma

Drury Glee Club to Visit Auditorium Friday Night

Drury College Glee Club will perform at the Auditorium on Friday night December 23 1910 under the high school auspices. The group of eighteen members includes a renowned soloist and reader. Their program this year is praised as the best yet. Tickets from high school pupils for fifty cents reserved seats.

Drury Glee Club Drury College Glee Club Glee Club

Analysis of Supreme Court role in interstate disputes

The report notes general efficiency of core tribunals in several counties versus the work of judicial arbitration committees as discussed at a recent session of the International Conference of the American Society for the Judicial Settlement of Interstate Disputes.

Supreme Caser Oy Associated Press Washington D. C Comed Stes Judicial Co Todie The American Society For the Judicial Settlement of Interzatial Asputes

Why 15: A Fly Asks Dr Woods In Lecture

In Washington DC on December 17 Dr Woods Hutchinson gave a satirical, half humorous lecture on why a fly matters. He paraded a mock seed catalogue of diseases spread by flies and urged clean homes, better screens, and fines for fly breeding to wipe out flies.

Woods Weaabington D. C American Civic Association Woods Hutchinson Luke Jordan Hutchinson Eberth Alaska United States

Piano Buyers Offer Wholesale Prices In City

Our factory representative Mr u D Lindsley is in your city until Christmas to show strictly high grade pianos at factory wholesale prices. Regular price 400 dollars now 250 dollars. References include E C Dalquest M W Beard and M A Bemis who own pianos. Chocker Bros Co Chicago Tl 4 Straw Wanted In car load lots Address North Star Mfg Co Coffeyville Kansas 243i.

U. D. Lindsley E. C. Dalquest M. W. Beard M. A. Bemis Chocker Bros. CO Chicago Straw North Star Mfg. Co Coffeyville Kans

Paradise Bank Robber Ends Standoff With Self Inflicted Shot

Ira Ward aged 30, who robbed the Paradie Kansas State Bank of 3500 yesterday morning, was surrounded by a posse of farmers fourteen miles north of Paradise. He killed himself, leaving the money at the scene. four bank staffers were tied and gagged during the robbery earlier that day. Ward, a resident of Luray, claimed the ride was a state wager. He had previously purchased a revolver and rope before the hold up.

Salina Kans Dee Ira Ward State Bank Paradie Kapa Ward Kansas Lberty Paradise Tiberty Luray Kang Bert O'Brien

Oklahoma Legislature Ends Special Session Capital Move

Oklahoma City residents saw final passage in both chambers of a measure placing the state capital in Oklahoma City and a northeast site resolution. An emergency clause speeds into effect upon governor sign and a board of appraisers may report on donated property value. A separate committee probes McAlester state pen management with first meeting slated today.

Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma Senate House Anthony GernorHlect Cruce Bellamy McAlester

No Women to Be Employed in Guthrie Offices

Guthrie Oklahoma December 16 State Auditor Leo Meyer and Secretary of State Ben Harrison announced that no women will be employed in their offices. Meyer has replaced the female employee in the governor’s office with Carl Luimpks kin and Reuel Simpson as stenographer. Harrison will not retain anyone connected with the old regime in his secretary’s office.

Guthrie Okla Leo Meyer Ben Harrison Meyer Carl Luimp- Pskin School Land Office Reuel Simpson D. A. Richardson Criminal Court of Appeals Harrison

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