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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1909

Page

3

Governor Haskell Receives Ovation in Oklahoma City

Governor Haskell arrived in Oklahoma City from Guthrie to sign a bond in the grand jury indictment case. More than a thousand greeted him with a brass band as he spoke from an auto. He praised labor, denied charges, and pledged innocence. He signed a bond at the Turner hotel and met with lawyers before returning to Guthrie. no trial date set.

Associated Press Muskogee Haskell Guthrie Turner Hotel Roosevelt Washington Atorneys

Guthrie Trails Battle Over Printing Charges in Territory Suit

Guthrie Oklahoma February 3 The Guthrie State Capital Jose J H Burford Dennis Flynn and Birk McGuire defendants in a suit by the State of Oklahoma seek to collect printing charges for Oklahoma Territory work by the State Capital Co. They oppose an action tactic and protest the attorney identity when the case opened in Logan County District Court. The state plans an immediate appeal to the state supreme court.

Guthrie Okla Jose J. H. Burford Dennis Flynn Birk McGuire Oklahoma Oklahoma Territory Te State Capital Co Distri Court Logan County State Supreme Court

State Troops Charged Striking Coal Miners

State troopers at Tremont coal mine in Belle Vernon Pa opened fire on striking miners offering work to non union men. Several people on both sides were slightly injured amid clashes as violence erupted yesterday.

Associated Press Pittsburg Tremont Belle Vernon State Constabulary

Ten Die in German Floods Across Nordhausen A Flood Toll

In Germany heavy rains and a spell of warm weather unleash floods with serious consequences. Nordhausen reports ten fatalities as bridges are swept away and further losses feared across several regions today.

Associated Press Berlin Germany Nordhausen

Wind and Rain Storm Sweeps Over Texas

A heavy rain and wind storm of tornado proportions swept over north Texas and southern Oklahoma today, causing damage to several facilities. In Annis Texas a dozen residences were blown down and Waxahachie also suffered damage, with no loss of life reported.

Associated Press Fort Worth Tex Texas Oklahoma Annis

Kansas Court Upholds Sunday Baseball Ruling

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled baseball may be played on Sunday in Kansas. The decision also requires a railroad company to provide the same service for the same rates. Emergency legislative provisions face swift rejection as the legislature seeks to remove non vital emergency clauses. Health and safety loom in the debate.

Associated Press Topeka Kans Supreme Court Today Kansas Guthrie

Japanese Grieved Over Segregation Bill Passage

AP reports in San Francisco that Japanese officials express sorrow over a segregation bill for Japanese in public areas. Secretary Koyome says Japanese residents are pleased the assembly passed it, yet voices doubt it will move through the senate and governor. A special message appeals for rescission of yesterday’s action.

Hy Associated Press San Francisco Calif Johnaan Ds Pooh Koyome Senate Gillett Belly

Determining State Institutions in Legislature Debate

Guthrie on February 8, the public buildings committee proposed locating two state normal schools a penitentiary a boys reform school a boys orphan school a girls orphan school a university preparatory school an insane asylum a blind asylum and a deaf and dumb institute no locations were recommended and the senate has not stated its preferred number of institutions.

Guthrie Bind Deaf and Dumb Institute. No Locations Were Recommended This Will Come Eater Ag Senate

Windstorm Hits Muskogee and Haskell Hearing Set

A twelfth wind storm damaged Muskogee with four smokestacks toppled at the gas and electric plant plunging the city into darkness. Governor C N Haskell’s preliminary hearing on federal indictment for conspiracy to defraud the government over Creek nation town lot deals will convene March 1 at Vinita, after he argued against the February 14 date due to his Guthrie duties.

Quthrie C. N. Haskell Muskogee Vinita Guthrie

Wortman Bill Requires Free Text Books for Schools

Guthrie February 1966 the Wortman bill aims to supply free textbooks to all students via local districts funded by taxpayers. It has been referred to a House committee after initial recommendation for passage. The plan includes state contracts with book companies to reduce costs.

Guthrie Wortman Reach

Black Youth Arrested in Accosting Incident in Pittsburg

Pittsburg February report says a 15 year old Black youth was arrested after allegedly accosting a white girl on the street. A crowd gathered near the station as officers intervened. the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.

Captain Qualtroush Suspended as Fleet Sails Home

Captain Qualtroush Edward F. Qualtrough of the battleship Georgian was suspended for six months after a Tangler reception incident found by cert martini on a charge of intoxication. The fleet steamed away today homeward bound, due at Hampton Roads February 22.

Gebraltar Camain Edward F. Qualtrough Mully Cert Martini Tangler Hampton Roads

Growos Gather to Hear Trial of Accused Negro

Associated report from Pittsburg states many parsons near the east end police station gathered today hoping James Dickinson the Negro arrested for insulting a white woman would be heard. The case was postponed until tomorrow due to the woman's absence.

Jess Pittsburg East End Pulice Station James Dickinson

Vinita Hearing Set Before Public Report Made

A telegram from the Vinita Commercial Club secretary states will hold a hearing before a final report is issued. The committee that visited Vinita last week is to present the findings after the hearing. Further details and exact date to be announced.

Vinita Tnul Dnd

Jury in New York banker case fails to reach verdict

A Brooklyn jury hearing charges of larceny against William Cou, former president of the International Trust Company and director of the borough bank of Brooklyn, disagreed early today with eight for acquittal and four for conviction over a theft of 146000 dollars.

New York Associated Press Fey Brooklyn William Cou The International Trust Company Borough Bank of Brooklyn

President, lawmakers meet on Japanese situation in California

Washington Feb 8 The president summoned Senator Flint and Representative then to the White House with Secretary of State Bacon for another conference on the Japanese situation in California. A further statement is expected tomorrow as radicubaction is anticipated.

Washington, D.C Flint White House Bacon California

Lincoln County Burnishes Bid For State Capital Site

Lincoln County presents a plan in the state house for locating a state capital city on state lands in the extreme southern part of the county. The initiative, introduced by Representative Charles, outlines a new capital site with no railroad connections currently in place.

Guthrie Feb State Central Jerusas Charles Lincoln County Lincoln Tee

Missouri Legislature Would Oust Negroes

Jefferson City Missouri February 3 1920 The house after a heated debate on the race question refers a resolution to discharge most of the negroes employed by the house The vote was strictly along party lines Guthrie February 3 The Charles bill allows cider from outside the state to be sold in Oklahoma if it complies with all federal and state food and revenue laws and passes both legislature branches.

Associated Press Jefferson City Missouri House Guthrie Charles Oklahoma

State Banking Law Passed By The Senate

Guthrie February 5 The Reddie state bank law was passed by the senate without the emergency clause. The measure prohibits state banks guaranteed by the state from holding more than ten percent of the capital stock of any national bank at one time. The bill now goes to the House.

Guthrie Reddie

Chinese Officials Dismissal Shocks Pekin Board Members

Pekin China February 6 Chen Pi president of the board of communications and three under secretaries were today dismissed in disgrace. The move signals a shakeup at the city’s communications authority and could affect local governance and policy while officials did not offer further comment.

Associated Press Pekin China Chen Pi Board of Communications and Tiree

Tornado kills six in Mississippi town reported early

Reports from Birmingham indicate a strong tornado struck Bowth, Mississippi, this morning killing six people and destroying substantial property. Local authorities work to assess damage and assist survivors as crews begin careful search and rescue efforts.

Mississippi Associated Birmingham Als Bowth

House Takes Action On Bankruptcy Law

The house voted today to repeal the National Bankruptcy State. Wasblagin J. C. reports a decisive 182 to 11 vote in favor as action moved to roll back the existing bankruptcy framework amid legislative debate.

HOUSE Wasblagin J. C Rtate

Noted French poet found dead in tunnel in Paris

Paris February report by Associated Press states Abraham Munden, a noted French poet, was found dead in a railway tunnel at Saint Germain. Authorities cite accidental death after he reportedly fell under a train wheels while crossing tracks.

Tunnel Vrcek Paris Abraham Munden Saint Germain Wpiton Mendes

Senators Perkins Defends Himself Over Roosevelt Attack

Washington February 8. In response to President Roosevelt’s denouncement of Senator Perkins of California over Japanese agitation in his state, Perkins’s friends expect him to reply on the senate floor.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Roosevelt Perkins California Senate

Vinita Hosts State Committee Banquet After City Visit

A six member committee from both houses visited Vinita then traveled to Guthrie, touring Donnelly hill and Sam Cobb farm before a jail stop. About seventy five Vinita business leaders dined at the Cobb hotel with visiting officials, praising Vinita as a hospital site for the insane and praising the day’s program.

Vinita Guthrie Commercial Club Legislative Donnelly Hill Sam Cobb Federal Cobb Hotel Cobb Vinito Fvtunen Stile Inepoet Sigent Ace Vialta

Vinita Triumph Over Claremore In Enthusiastic Basketball Game

Vinita high school defeated Claremore in a spirited home game praised as one of the finest basketball contests seen in Vinita. Star play by Vinita's Winteter and Elliott helped momentum swing, while Claremore managed few baskets as Vinita built a sizable lead. Officials included Prof. Shadwick and Gray.

Vinita Claretore Tiat Schwiol Bean Toopmdeet Aveelunag Austadic Selen Gemat Ficulties Monty Franklin Elliott Claremore Stith a _ Smith Murphy Fillott Franklin Pirwis Shadwick As Gray

Bombing near tenement on Seventy Fifth Street blamed on Black Hand

New York on February 6 saw scores panic after a bomb exploded outside a tenement vestibule on Seventy Fifth Street. Police believe the Black Hand gang is responsible, targeting an Italian grocer who had received threatening letters.

Associated Press New York Seventy-Fifth Street Black Hand

Delaware battleship Delaware launched at Newport News

The dent battleship Delaware was successfully launched from the Newport News Shipbuilding Co yards today. Eight thousand people witnessed the ceremony in Newport News Virginia on February G.

Associated Press Newport, News Delaware Newport News Shipbuilding Co

Senator Hepburn Denies Abandoning Congressional Bid

Washington Feb 6 Representative Hepburn of Iowa denies a report that he abandoned his fight for a seat in Congress. He clarifies he remains in the race and expresses continued support for his Democratic ally W. D. Jamison in securing the seat.

Hepbourn Congress Washington Hepburn Iowa W. D. Jamison

Eulogies Paid To Late Senator Wm B Allison

A Senate session in Washington honored the Iowa statesman Senator William B Allison with a bipartisan tribute. Both Republican and Democrat senators praised the late Iowa senator's public service and civic qualities.

Washington, D.C Wm. B Allison Iowa Senate

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German Kansas Court Muskoger Muskodee Angoelated Drews Pitteburg John Moulin Mulloy Guthtig Ohto Commercial Pettmen W.P. Thompson Block Hand Allison Ctvice Idelity Farm Loan Co Vinita, Okla
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