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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1911

Page

2

America Must Have Tariff for World Use

Jessie A Price argues America should adopt tariff reform to balance global trade. She warns free trade hurts U S industry when European labor markets are cheaper, urges coordinated duties, and cites immigration and class issues. She calls for wiser citizenry, stronger ties with Britain, and mindful enforcement at Ellis Island.

America Jessie A. Price Thane Sho Europe England

Foundations of Tariff Reform and American Unity

The speaker praises Amer ica's progress toward tariff reform, notes the deepening debate among leading minds, and credits statesmanship with addressing graft while revising tariffs to preserve progress. He stresses national unity, renewed faith in politics, and a commitment to universal ideals as the country faces the future.

Don America

Famous Boycott Arguments Begin in Supreme Court

Washington January 24 One of the most spectacular legal battles between capital and labor reached its final stages as the U S Supreme Court took up oral argument in the Bucks Stove and Range Co v American Federation of Labor case. The dispute centers on the legality of boycotts and potential contempts by AFL leaders.

Washington, D. C Supreme Court of the United States Bucks Store and Range Company St. Louis American Federation of Labor Supreme Court of District of Columbia District Supreme Court Samuel Gompers Federation John Mitchell Frank Morrison Alton B. Parker Jackson H. Ralston Frederick L. Siddons William E. Richardson John T. Walker Bucks Stove and Range Company Davenport J. J. Darlington Bucks Stove and Range Comany United States Cone American Federationist Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals of the District Boycot Organized Labor Aboycott Ioycott

Legal clash over press rights and injunctions

The case debates whether banning the We don t patronize Uist publication violates constitutional press freedom. Opponents argue that even rights can serve unlawful conspiracies and that business has no protected property interest. Contention arises over a lower court injunction later modified by a higher court and contempt rulings against Gompers Mitchell Morrison.

Onit American Federation of Labor Uist Alao Buck ® Stove and Range Company Gompers Mitchell Morrison

Veterans Encampment to Meet in Oklahoma City in August

Spokane Wash Jan 27 The eighth annual encampment of United States Spanish war veterans will be held in Oklahoma City August 21 to 23. Commander J J Jacoby of Seattle announces the event and will be accompanied by an escort of 100 Washington veterans in uniform.

Spokane Wash Oklahoma City J. J. Jacoby Seattle Jacoby Washington

Fire Marshal Bill 15 Up to Governor in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Jan 27 The House killed by indefinite postponement a tip tax bill by Champion amid jokes and defense. Other actions include advancing a fire marshal bill in the Goulding measure, approving $45000 for Panhandle artesian wells, and moving five supreme court commissioners into advisory roles to ease docket congestion.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma House Champion Dan Peery Clark Atoka Virginia Maxey Senate Panhandle Supreme Court

Proposed treaty reduces prices of print paper

Associated Press report from Washington and New York notes optimism in Washington over the Canadian reciprocity agreement while key congressional committees delay action. If ratified by Canada and Congress, the pact would materially cut print paper costs, says John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers association. The ad at Coffeyville, Kansas seeks a straw.

Associated Press Washington DC. C Ways and Means Committee House Finance Committee Senate White House New York Congress John Norris Committee On Paper American Newspaper Publishers Association

Vinita Law and Order Committee confronts bootleg booze

The Vinita Law and Order League reports rising bootleg liquor in the city. Pool halls on South Wilson street draw many drinkers, with youths and men entering, while officers struggle to control the scene. A Joplin bootlegger and shipments are referenced as factors, urging strict enforcement and merchant support. The report credits Judge Parks and Attorney Caldwell for initial steps and calls for public backing to curb the liquor trade.

Vinita South Wilson Street Joplin Joplin Man Pats G. L. Bennett He G. P. Cantrell Hein

Moonshiners Trap in Oklahoma Canyon Raid

Federal and state officers raided a hidden canyon still fourteen miles north of Coblin, Oklahoma, catching two moonshiners as they menaced with riot guns. One suspect, M. Locke, surrendered after being cornered. the operation yielded a worn still, eleven barrels of mash, a kettle and worm, and provisions for a month. The distiller, said to be from Kentucky, planned fifty gallons of whiskey before the raid.

Muskogee Okla Oklahoma Coblin United States Bailey M. Locke Lacke Kentucky Marley Calvin Holdenville Victor Hugo Distillera Leavenworth

Jury Recommends Heavy Sentences in Whiskey Trials

In Friday's Daily the county court handed down several whiskey case verdicts. Isbell guilty with no penalty recommendation. Isbell and Tittle guilty with 60 days hard labor and 250 dollar fines each. Pearl Fennel guilty with 30 days hard labor and 50 dollar fine. Lewellyn verdict not guilty on pure food charge. Henry Ratner trial ongoing in the same docket.

Dock Isbell Clay Tittle Isbell Pearl Fennel Marion Lewellyn Henry Ratner

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