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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1908

Page

6

Bonaparte Seeks Reversal Of Right To Appeal

The Attorney General Bonaparte urges reversing the current right to appeal to the Supreme Court on criminal rulings. He argues convictions reversed on error should permit certiorari to the Supreme Court, notes concern over double jeopardy and misuse of appeals, and calls for legislative fixes to streamline federal process and improve enforcement.

Woebington D.C United Supreme Court of the United Suter Mppenla Bonaparte Gongreas Witeh Wapital Denim Theresa Wewalver Lda Rybes Pou Thewlatonn Tony United States Erie

Mrs Crockett 15 Dead at Old Nevada Home

Myrtle Crockett Patterson announces the death of her mother Mrs. R. Crockett Nevada Mo formerly of Vinita. Survived by husband five children and a son Avesony? The family held a reunion in Nevada a month ago. Age unknown, described as well along in life.

Angemage Myrtle Crockett Patterson R. Crockett Mrs. Grockett Mra. Crockett

Wilbur Wright Sets New World Flight Duration Record

Wilbur Wright, the Dayton aviation pioneer, set a new world record for heavier than air flight by remaining aloft for one hour, fifty three minutes, and fifty one seconds in Le Mans France while attempting the Michelin cup. He surpassed his previous record of one hour thirty one minutes and forty five seconds set on October tenth.

Hy Associated Press Lemans France Wilbur Wright Amelia Aeroplanist Dayton Ohio Wright

Unique demonstration in Flushing seeks revolver record

In Flushing New York on December 18 counsel for Theriga J Maing plans a unique demonstration with an automatic revolver linked to the Willian E Amit Wits killing. Witnesses will observe seven shells fired in 1 58 seconds to test the weapon. The test may occur near Miuabind arcade under police permit if allowed by town ordinance.

Flushing N.Y Theriga J. Maing Willian E. Amit Wits Thane Prineigal Peter C. Milind Annis Hains Ivory Permtxelon Hogan Miuabind Arcade

Six Robbers Engage in Battle With Citizens

Six robbers dynamited safes at the Stove bank of Keene and the Commercial bank of Gibbons then fought a pitched battle with residents south of Gibbon. Several were wounded as the robbers fled toward nearby areas, with details obscured by damaged text.

Associated Gibon Stove Bank Keene Enemty-Aidli Gibbon Commercial Bank of Gibbons Lake Bean

Four Convicts Punished in Capitol Fraud Case

Four men convicted of defrauding the state over Capitol building furnishings receive the maximum penalty of two years in prison and a $500 fine each. Judge Kankal handed down the sentence in Dauphin County Court as the defendants, John H. Sanderson James M. Shoemaker William Po Snyder and William L. Mae, await appeal.

Associated Tress Harrisburg Kankal Pauphin County Ias John H. Sanderson James M. Shoemaker Board of Public Grounds and Buildings William Po Snyder William, L. Maethis Board of Grounds and Buildings

Wall of School Building Collapses In Okt City

A wall of a school building collapsed during the night injuring a person and leaving the structure unstable. Officials investigated the scene noting the wall fell about four feet above a window and caused debris to pile near the foundation. Authorities and workers cleared rubble as firefighters secured the area and assessed further risks to the remaining sections of the building.

Tuten Wally Akon Jnh

Christian Science Healing Ban Embraced by Court Opinion

In a contested case the court weighed a ban on Christian Science healing practices. The ruling cited religious freedom and medical implications, with the community divided over whether prayer-based healing should be sanctioned or restricted. Justice Eyviad Onerhewth oversaw the proceedings, while attorney Gjss M. Gochevil presented arguments for the commission.

Gesti Jiige Mery Thurstond Elreult Cornet Lenk A. Teeiind Tires M Fayeood Rotem Eyviad Onerhewth Ibs Amity Win Prints M. Gochevil Hnuertite Cmirerce Guim Mission

GNX Appeals Case Against Paden Talbert Heirs

In a probate like action, GNX appeals a lower court ruling involving the heirs of Paden Talbert. The dispute centers on a mortgage tract in Vinita and a trust company mortgage on property tied to the Talbert estate. The case notes the trust company had received only $440 in principal and interest, with a verdict previously unfavorable to the trust company.

Vinita Peden Talbert Daeel Vinna Teorgit Torn Cenly

No more testimony in Missouri ouster suit

Attorney General Hadley announced that the state will present no further testimony in the ouster case against International Harvesters Company of America. The state will rest on evidence from company officials and asserts the action concerns alleged violations of Missouri anti craft laws.

Missouri Associated Press Jefferson Chy, Mo Hadley International Harvestes Company of America Canvar Soolely

Welcome for Taft in Georgia Intrusive Rally

A vociferous Georgia welcome greeted president elect William Howard Taft as he arrived in Augusta. A crowded platform cheered his appearance while a Chamber of Commerce delegation, led by L Payne, presented the official welcome. Mrs Taft received an ovation as well.

Pete Matlinet Palley Menare Uieces United States Interstate Comments Commission Mino Interstate Commerce Commission Preas Augusta Georgia Willan Howard Taft Taft L. Payne Chamber of Commerce

Wining Stock Broker Shot by Inventor in New York

Henry Suydam a tinling stock broker and Plainfield alderman was shot at 39 Broad Street New York by investor John C. Linesden who says Suydam refused payment for an invention. Linesden was arrested and Suydam was dangerously wounded.

New York Henry Suydam Curb Plainfield N. J Broad Street John C. Limesden Saydam Lineslen

Bank Robbery Hits Ceresco Vault. $3000 Stolen

Lincoln dispatch reports robbers raided the State Bank of Ceresco, eighteen miles north, during a night attack. They overpowered four boys who surprised them, demolished the vault, and escaped with about three thousand dollars.

Associated Press Lincoln Neb Ceresco

Taft Picks George Wickersham as Attorney General

New York December 14 reports indicate President elect Taft has selected George Wickersham of a New York law firm to serve as attorney general. The choice comes from a reliable source and signals a high level legal appointment for the administration.

Associated Press New York Taft George W. Wickersham

Oakland conspirator gets life sentence in judge’s home blast

Isabella J. Martick of Oakland was convicted of conspiracy in a dynamiting attack on the home of Judge Ogden in a thin city. She received a life term at the penitentiary.

Oakland Fiy Preas Calif Isabella J. Martick Ogden Pal

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