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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1911
Page
4
A Vinita column laments Tulsa’s boxing episode staining Oklahoma, notes tax and factory lure shortages, praises geological surveys revealing mineral wealth, and calls for adjournment in the legislature while contrasting attitudes toward women and crime across states. The piece mocks sensationalism and urges accountability.
A collection of editorials and letters discussing Senator Lorimer, Oklahoma liquor and divorce laws, Billy Sunday visitation in Oklahoma City, and Senator Owen's leadership. It cites figures like Lee Cruce and Joseph W. Folk, notes fiscal concerns, and reflects Oklahoma sentiment on governance and direct legislation.
A jumble of editorial notes and city headlines discusses politics and scandal. References to Senator Lorimer bribery, bootleggers, and the Oklahoma legislature reflect a spectral Oklahoma political climate. The piece also critiques water quality after new wells and praises Judge Parks in Craig county. It closes with a legal paragraph about attorney fees in Cherokee matters.
Associated Press reports in El Paso that Robert Howe and his son were killed by a posse after a thirty mile chase and hours of battle a hundred miles southwest of El Paso. Guy Howe was wounded and captured, while the elder Howe had earlier shot Customs Guard O Conner at Fort Hancock during an attempted arrest for killing a Bantu Fe special agent at Belen New Mexico. Howe also wounded Justice of the Peace Henrly at Fort Hancock during the escape.
Captain J C Wilkinson reports that Frank Collins the post office burglar who escaped from the courtroom before his trial has been recaptured in Ohio. He will be sent back to Oklahoma to face trial on the charges.
Washington February 2 The House Agriculture Committee reported it has no further function in the Ballinger-Pinchot investigation and asked to be discharged as bills to carry out the inquiry are already pending.
Col. Frank P. Holland of Texas Farm and Ranch Publishing calls a February 17 Dallas conference to discuss using public school buildings as social centers. The aim is to turn schools into community hubs with clubs, reading rooms, and recreational activities, drawing leaders from education, government, and labor. Edward J. Ward of the University of Wisconsin will headline, joining other national speakers to share plans and steps for broader school use.
Oklahoma City January 31 Governor Cruce delivered a forceful message to the legislature urging adherence to his campaign pledges and shaping pending bills. He favored the Durant bill creating a state board of education and the Roddie banking bill with three amendments. He warned about enforcing prohibitory laws, proposed county tax assessors, and urged abolishing the capital commission transferring duties to the state board of public affairs. He opposed extra sessions and advanced automobile registration and safety measures.
At a hearing with Oklahoma oil men the Interior Department ruled that Osage lands not covered by Foster lease will not be leased for oil until after the Osage national council meets next June. No new rules or legislation to open over 500000 acres of Osage land for oil and gas were drafted this session. The Interior Department will likely prepare new regulations permitting leasing afterward.
Springfield report states twelve people were injured when the St Louis and San Francisco train No 10 derailed near Dixon at 7:25 Monday morning during a 30 mph run. Fireman B Call from Newbury suffered a broken left leg. Injured passengers include H Hebrook, Sam Davidson, J C Sledge, Mrs Nettie Thomas, P M Bushby, N P Peters, Walter Porter, George Wright, H H Bishop, H A Orr, A M Brown, J C Stratz and B Call. They were taken to Newburg by relief train.
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