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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1910
Page
3
The government will appeal a war lower court ruling that found one of two Americans guilty in a court martial related to the insurgent cause. Twenty Japanese are reported murdered in an uprising in Korea, with details from Seoul via Tokio dispatches.
Paris suffers renewed catastrophe as heavy rain and north wind push floodwaters higher and spread to new areas. The Seine overruns, sewers explode, and officials fear disease while Red Cross ambulances and soldiers bolster police. Amid disaster, unrelated opinion on meat boycotts and cattle markets appears in print.
Oklahoma Press Association prepares a two day May convention in Enid with lectures, music, and editor debates. Noted speakers include A. S. Russell and E. Bronson. entertainment arranged by Enid Chamber of Commerce aims to welcome editors and wives warmly.
Dalbart Texas January 28 A heavy wagon driven by Mrs Brook plunged about a hundred feet into Blanco Canyon. The wagon rolled and burned amid debris including household goods. A baby and Mrs Brook perished as the vehicle exploded in the descent.
The Commercial club reports strong turnout and support for a railroad bonus project. Members traveling yesterday secured numerous notes and a mass meeting is set for Saturday night to push further contributions. A westward route from Denver to Memphis via Chelsea and Adair would greatly enrich the town.
Oklahoma committee hearing draws sheriffs Louthen Noble Worley and Chambers and district clerks Messenger Cox Riley Pittshurg asking for fair pay to attract good personnel. Clerks seek salaries from 1500 to 3000 dollars, with process service by mail or phone deemed impractical. hearings continue through week for bill readiness.
In Washington Jan 24 Glavis continued testimony before the congressional investigating committee claiming Ballinger directed a full examination of Alaska coal land cases while clearing the Cunningham claims for patent. He cited a wire protest and evidence from Clarence Cunningham diary noting a legal arrangement with W B Heyburn for a coal land claim.
A bobsled carrying twenty school children was struck by a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern passenger train. The sled rode the engine’s pilot about two hundred feet before being brushed off by an engine on a parallel track. No deaths. several children were feared seriously hurt.
Menagua Nicaragua January 28 The Menaya court martial acquits General Medina Prosecuting Attorney Belvia and other officials of responsibility for illegal conviction and execution of the Americans Groce and Cannon, in a controversial ruling.
A crowded list of visits and movements across Vinita and nearby towns. Residents like Billy Sime, Seymour Riddle, H W C Shelton, Bland, and J A Nolan are noted in daily travel. Death of John Dixon at Big Cabin, and social events including a sixteenth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Winnere are recorded amid business trips and relocations.
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