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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
6
Taft outlines a broad program in his speech, naming key policy areas and expected actions. The address hints at reforms in legislation, with emphasis on constitutional matters, economic measures, and administrative changes affecting national governance.
Oklahoma City remains in conflict with Vinita over appropriation and state tax support. Lawmakers and the governor face questions about funding, with critics arguing the aid should go to Vinita while others push for central capital needs and ongoing protests.
In Tecumseh county seat contest judge ruled no bribery occurred as Heteres Martin offered half of Whately for votes. Referee appointed by the supreme court stated no value was given to county voters and Minwnee remained winner while Toomeeh challenged the result in court.
The article describes a system where Western railroads will weigh all mail shipments to determine weight based pay scales. It notes the United States divided into four sections for weighing, with pay ratios tied to weight and distance, and mentions penalties and adjustments over a four year period for consistency and accuracy in the mail handling process.
A list shows former Governor Tom Ferguson of Watenga and Gen. John Threndeil of Oklahoma City among five candidates entering the Republican nomination race. Others include Ms ouding Fortuem, Throsdatil, Go Jou, Jobe Melde of Oklahoma, Oy, and Joseph W. McNeal of Guttele. Threadgill, a notable figure from Oklahoma Territorial days, has held several legislatures as part of the bid.
An old survey-like note describes a region along a river with salt springs and primitive salt making. It mentions a plant with 44 tar releer twenty-four hours at Perey wn and an estimate of around 100 car loads of salt water daily.
A long debate unfolds over Knoxs plan to neutralize perceived threats, with speakers arguing for open doors and equal opportunity while warning of risks to wartime alliances. The article outlines proposals, international tensions, and potential consequences for the United States, Britain, and Japan amid rising global pressure.
The traffic bureau leader J H Johnston declined comments on statehood impact. A temporary injunction may affect mills and colliery workers most, with broader effects for railroads and wholesalers. A forthcoming meeting of general freight agents from Missouri Kansas and Texas and Santa Fe is planned to set new rate terms, but details will stay private.
In Bettas City Missouri on February 14 the grand jury opened proceedings for a state investigation into the Swope society. At Frank P Walsh’s office depositions continued for Dr Hyde with John C Paxton opposing. A second inquiry is planned for Wednesday in Kansas City with Dr C W Jordan’s deposition related to prescriptions for Mrs Hwnper.
In Kansas City Missouri on February 12 the grand jury opened a deep inquiry into the Swope affair. The panel will examine deaths within the Swope household including Colonel Swope James Munton and Chris Swope and the typhoid fever linked deaths. The jury sat in the criminal court before Judge Ralph M. Latehaw to hear the matter.
Portland Ore Feb 12 Judge Charlesoolverton of the United States Mint court delivered the jury instructions in the conspiracy to defraud the government of public land case against Congressman Dinger Herman. The lengthy hearing concluded with the jury being charged on the applicable statutes and legal standards guiding verdicts.
Washington reports Dr. Harper Wiley, chief chemist with the Department of Agriculture, says cold storage is a great public blessing when articles enter storage in good condition. He notes spoilage stems from preexisting decay and defends cold storage as a sound method for preserving many goods.
A transcript fragment shows officials offering full cooperation and urging Congress to provide an appropriation to extend the investigation. The passage indicates authorities want comprehensive resources to pursue the subject thoroughly.
At Wear Coal Company camp near Pittsburg Kansas Thomas Oliver was killed in an early morning quarrel over a woman. J H Wynn was arrested charged with the crime, having recently arrived from Patton Alabama.
In St Louis on February 14 Judge Hower ruled United Railways must pay 1,106,160 dollars in back taxes under the 1909 one mill per passenger tax. The decision will be appealed to the state supreme court as the U S supreme court in 1908 upheld the city’s right to pursue tax collection.
The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Little died at their home in Ramona on Sunday. The remains will be brought there for interment.
Local notes report numerous residents traveling to Tulsa, Miami, Muskogee, Pryor Creek, Joplin and McAlester. Mentions include Mrs. S. C. Barry returning from the east, Miss Lucia Kennedy from Miami, J. T. Larkin returning from Missouri, and visits by Mrs. Harber Churchill and others. Deputy Holland Clark raided a pool hall capturing thirteen half pints.
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