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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1911

Page

6

Deficiency expenditures spark Oklahoma removal bill

Oklahoma City February 6. A bill to fine and remove state officials for unauthorised expenditures is proposed to curb deficiency spending. Governor Cruce reported deficiencies at 368,429.65, rising since, with major requests from the penitentiary and Granite reformatory. Total asks for maintenance and new buildings exceed one million, with multiple state offices and institutions seeking funds amid scarce building revenue.

Oklahoma City Cruce Senate McAlester State Reformatory Granite Tim State Penitentiary Granite Reformatory Ming Down Governor's Fort Supply Insane Asylum Pryor Creek Deas State Election Board State Inspector of Public Highways Hdmond Normal School State Board of Affairs Weatherford Normal Agricultural and Mechanical College Home For Haid Durant Normal

MVNY Sentenced in County Court

In county court Judge Parks overruled motions for new trials and sentenced the listed whiskey cases. Henry Raines received ninety days and 350 dollars fine. Blunt Martin and N H Langley got lengthy terms and fines. Doc Isbell, Clay Tittle, Otis Tittle and others faced jail and fines as determined by the jury. Appeals were filed in several cases.

Parks Henry Raines Blunt Martin N. H. Langley Doc Isbell Clay Tittle Otis Tittle Claude Moore Mayes Thatcher Slim Walls Phil Buford Jack Michael

Tulsa to Build 15,000 Stadium for Carl Morris Fight Plan

Tulsa residents awaken to a stadium project announced by H C Powder of the Tulsa Athletic Club. By March 1, a permanent 15,000 seat arena with portable roof is planned to host Carl Morris fights possibly a world title bout against Jack Johnson. Ufer backs Morris as top draw. many heavyweight names seek bouts. site near Tulsa city center.

Lionaire Carl Morris H.C. Powder Tulsa Athletic Club Theeo Morris Jack Johnson Ufer Pouder Ponder Tony Ross al Kubiak Jim Barry Jim Flynn Don Comiskey Oklahoma Jeffries

Pioneer Phronia Barrett Dies at 62 in Kansas City

Prom Monday's Daily Vinita mourns the loss of pioneer Mrs. Phronia Barrett aged 62 who died of pneumonia yesterday at her daughter Mrs. W. R. Seaton's home in Kansas City. She was wife of Captain F. J Barrett of Vinita and survived by two sons Lee and John, daughter Mrs. Seaton, and sister Mrs. Laura Cooper. Remains will be brought to Vinita for interment with funeral arrangements to be announced.

Phronia Barrett W. R. Seaton Kansas City F. J Barrett This Ciy Lee John Barrett Laura Cooper St. Jag

Baxley Captures Bates After Nighttime Robbery Charge

Baxley made a good catch around 2 am as Deputy Batley arrested Sam Bates for robbing the Choutean telephone office of $20. Bates had the money when seized and reportedly confessed. He will be taken to Choutean tonight.

Baxley Batley Sam Bates Choutean Bates

Clark Believed World 15 Better in Optimistic Address

Springfield Mass February 6 Representative Champ Clark of Missouri spoke to the Young Men's Christian Association urging optimism. He argued the world is growing better, school systems and religion are not failures, and that advances such as fewer homicides, prohibition on prize fights, and moral institutions show progress. He predicted wars will end with aviation advances and called for reforms like primary elections and direct senatorial vote.

Springfield Mass Champ Clerk Missouri House of Representatives Young Men’s Chistan Association Clark America

Federal officer succeeds in entering Juarez

The Associated Press reports El Paso on February 6 that a federal officer entered Juarez to halt Colonel Rabago and 300 troops. Insurgents under General Orozco retreated to Salamayuca 25 miles south to stock ammunition and wait for reinforcements. General Navarros with 700 men makes forced marches to relieve the beleaguered city.

Associated Press el Paso Tex Pinto Juarez Rabago Orozco Salamayuca Navarros

Robbers Hit Linwood State Bank in Kans Barling Safe

Three men blew the safe at Linwood State Bank in Linwood Kansas and escaped with 1800 dollars while 450 remained. Citizens rushed to aid but were held at bay by two robbers as the other completed the job. The men fled with revolvers drawn pursuing officers.

Associated Press Linwood Kans

Four Oklahoma election officers set for Wednesday trial

Guthrie Oklahoma Feb 6 Duke Jeffries Willard Smith of Seward Harry Neal of Hennessey Frank Guinn and J J Beal of Union face federal indictments for alleged violations of federal election laws aimed at preventing Negroes from voting in November. They were granted a continuance to plead with demurrers and motions to quash. Fred P Branson and W A Ledbetter represented the accused and criticized federal authorities for delaying the cases.

Guthrie Oka Duke Jeffries Willard Smith Seward Harry Neal Hennessey Frank Guinn J. J. Beal Union Smith Jeffries Fred P. Branson State Central Democratic Committee W. A. Ledbetter Mr. Branson Kingfisher County

Coupon Contest Rules for Votes and Prizes

Open to all except staff or relatives of merchants handling coupons. Subscriptions earn Soo Votes per $1.00 and 25 Votes per $1.00 at participating stores. Coupons must be signed, votes deposited in a locked box and nontransferable. Prizes awarded after five yearly subscriptions. contest ends April 14 unless changed within 30 days with ten days notice.

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Vinita Insane Asylum Claremore Tonkawa Sulphur School of Mines Wilburton Agricultural and Mechanics College Fort Gibson MVNY Tulsa Okla Mil Springfield Y. M. C. A Juarez Linwood State Bank James Davenport DR. G. 0. Burch Vinita Oklahoma New Massell Bldg Winner W. B. Depue Vinita Gklahoma Court House D. H. Wilson Attorney-at-Law Empire Block H. C. Holderman International Land Investment Co Gulf Coast Lands D. C Vinita, Okla William T. Ryb Scott Building DR. C Neer Gaylord N. Bebout W. Day A. W. Herron Barrett Building South Wilson Street South Adair Street Louis Bagby Hassell Building Theo D. B. Frear Cherokee Building Stephens E.a.stubblefield,d.m.d Jumbo Mercantile Co Shanahan & Mitchell, Jewelers Dan Myers E.N. Ratcliff Mercantile Co L. P. Garrison Grocer Max Mendel Ladies and Misses Outfitters Vinita Drug Co J. W. Jackson Empire Grocery Co Fair Empire A. B. Watson C.N. Martin Saddlery Herman Bear Sanders-Wright Vinita’s Big Department Store Marshall Stevens Harness Bramble Millinery Co Owl Drug Store Fjowars
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