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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1910

Page

6

Oklahoma Faces Supreme Court Decision On Two Cent Fare

Guthrie Oklahoma February 21 Oklahoma awaits a U S Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of the two cent passenger rate law. Chairman Jack Love reports Missouri Arkansas efforts and notes a likely delay until the high court decision. Railroads may not revert to higher rates before final court action and seek stays through the circuit court of appeals.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma United States Supreme Court Arkansas Missouri Supreme Court Washington Jack Love Ccmmission Love St. , Toul Circuit Court of Appeals Orut Attorney-General Corporaton Commission Hook Mtek Otis Benson Aloté Frisco and Rock Corporation Commission Banta Frisco Rock Island Oklaoma Santa Fe Katy Supreme Court of the United States Pocaibte

Vinita Daily Notes Local Visits And Upcoming Northeastern Teachers Meet

Saturday notes list residents and visitors including Miss Loulao Graper from Welch John Spears from Welch J B Storm from Winner Dr Louis Bagby from Adair Max Mendel headed east Percy Hipple to Wagoner P Smartt to Afton B Wallen from Guthrie Miss Laura McDanielo back from Joplin Dr W A Day from Big Cabin Rev J W Sins leaves for Dallas Dr Miller from White Oak Miss Anna Gatewood bound for Poteau Gertrude Cantrell from Todd F Storm near Wimer Ethel Delquest from West Point Ruth Sims from Pryor Creek many others visit Vinita for Saturday Sunday events and the Northeastern Teachers Association to meet March 24-26 in Vinita with marriage licenses and local business travel noted.

Percy Hipple Wagoner P. Smartt Afton B. Wallen Guthrie Dr. Miller White Oak Laura McDanielo Joplin W. A Big Cabin R. V. McSpadden Muskogee J. W. Orrin Tulea G. W. ‘Tritthart Hudson Ed Hassell Mra L. F Parker Texas Frank J. Thoma Oklahoma City Miss Anna Gatewood Vinit Ta Poteau Rev J. W. Sins Dallas D. W. Canter Miami T. A Parsons Kane Vinita Gertrude Cantrell Todd F. &. Storm Wimer Vialtora Caton Osage Weatern Mie Kogen Ethel Delquest Weet Point

Local notes hint at church repairs and town visitors

The item list records various residents and visitors from Chelsea Pryor Creek Vinita Claremore and Oklahoma City. It notes St Johns rector appealing for funds to repaint buildings and repair costs over 200 dollars, plus a promised Easter appeal. Several personalities travel attend events and undertake trips across towns and states.

Charlie Neal John Blue Chelsea Bun Henn St. John's

Local visitors and travel notes from Vinita area

Ming Gertrude Cantrell returned to Todt this morning. W M Lima went to Muskogee on legal business. B Walker of Cavite aa in Vine Ita today on business. Eva Ayler of Muskogee was here today on business. Praymer returned Saturday night from the south. Mendel left for Chicago and New York. Harold Morgan of Lawrence visited Sunday. G Thorpe of Parsons Kans. Wicked friends here Sunday. Sheriff L S Dallas of Mayes county was here today. Mr and Mrs W J Smith of Fulr tana were visitors today. J W Sanders spent Sunday here. Mrs N D Hancock and Miss Martha Young spent Sunday in Afton. M A Painter and D M Reed, Afton newsmen, here today. D S Bowers of Shawnee transacting business. Heber Skinner and Pryor Farley left for Texas. Mr and Mrs Hawking of Webb City visiting H M Williams. Weather halted building activity in Vinita. Mr and Mrs R L Pletcher of Pierce City Mo visited Sunday. Stella Wentworth left for Dallas after visiting here. Mr and Mrs Carey Caldwell arrived from Ohio, newly married. Mrs Teenor and Miss Lula Teenor of Union Star visiting the Coonors. Arthur Hodman of the Sanders Wright store returned from Claremore. Miss Zeumann, agent of Mrs J C Starr, left for St Joseph. Mr and Mrs J M Zumwalt here from St Louis. Mr Zumwalt is B G Bradley’s brother. Accidental discharge of a 22 rifle by Jim McCullough’s 19-year-old daughter east of town left her in critical condition with a lung wound. doctors hope for recovery.

Ming Gertrude Cantrell Todt W. M. Lima Muskogee Tolaay B. Walker Cavite Vine Ita Businens Eva Ayler Muskogee Praymer Max Mendel Chicago New York Harold Morgan Lawrence Kana Wne G. Thorpe Parsons Kans Dallas Mayes County W. J. Simith Fulr[tana J. W. Sanders Tulua N. D. Hancock Bor Tha Young Afton M. A. Painter D. M. Reed Busic News Bowers Shawnee Waa Heber Skinner Pryor Farley Texas Hawking Webb City H. M. Williams Vinita R. L. Pletcher Pierce City Stella Wentworth Carey Caldwell Ohio Teenor Lula Teenor Union Star Charlene Coonor Arthur Hodman Sanders Wright Claremore Mise Zuumerman J. C. Starr St. Joseph J. M. Zumwalt St. Lowis Mr. Zumwalt B. G. Bradley Jim McCullough

Legislature Will Pass Keyes Bill In Guthrie Session

A Guthrie delegation reports that passage of the Keyes appropriation measure for additional grounds for the asylum is near certainty, despite some opposition to any new appropriations. Bids for two asylum buildings will open March 10 and likely go to the lowest bidder, with a Vinita committee expected to be present. Dr. Walter S. Haines appeared before a grand jury in Kansas City to discuss the Swope case and Miss Margaret Swope’s stomach contents.

J. J. Spencer B. Wallen F. B. Amos Guthrie Naylor Board of Affairs Associated Pros Kansas City Walter 5. Haines Chicago Grand Jury Col. Swope Chrisman Swope Misa Margaret Swope

Eleven Bodies Recovered From St Paul Coal Mine

Eleven bodies were recovered from the St. Paul coal mine today and found to be almost perfectly mummified according to Associated Press reports from Cherry dated February 18.

Associated Press Cherry St. Paul

Missing Tugla Found

Fort Monroe reports the missing naval tug Ninn has been found on the Virginia coast after a severe storm drove it there. Newport News, Virginia, notes Associated Proms as the source of the update.

Associated Proms Newport Newa Fort Monroe Virginian

Governor Haskell grilled Maris in charges probe

In Guthrie on February 18 Governor Haskell challenged Maris about the republican charges against him. He showed Burford prepared the charges for motives tied to Standard Oil, and questioned Maris on knowledge and oath. The exchange touched on Lawler, Smith, and a potential Standard Oil merger agenda.

Haskell Standard Oil Maris Clark Maria Standard Oil Company Burford Will Chappell Standard Ol Company Lawler Tor Haskell Marta Matt T Stand Gove C. T. Smith Stadard Oi Oklahoma Guthrie Capitol National Bank of Oklahoma City Wah

McGuire Accused of Seeking All Patronage in Land Offices

Washington reports renewed clashes between Representatives Morgan and McGuire over consolidation of El Reno and Guthrie land offices. Duff Dennett’s recommendation to fold El Reno into Guthrie faces opposition from Morgan who claims McGuire aims to control federal patronage. Secretary Ballinger has no immediate action. Also noted is a temporary injunction in a Hyde case and ongoing grand jury investigations.

Washington, D. C Morgan McGuire el Reno Guthrie Cen Land Office McTule General Land Office Dennett Interior Department Ballinger Hi Reno Atate Hach Gillette-Lowry

Tillman’s Condition Alarming as Recovery Hopes Persist

Washington Feb. 18 Associated Press reports Senator Benjamin F Tillman remains seriously ill with his condition described as alarming. Family members and those close to him hold cautious hope for eventual recovery amid uncertainty surrounding his health.

Associated Prensa Washington, D. C Benjamin F. Tillman

Street Car Men Strike After Union Walkout

A strike of the union street car employes was ordered today in Philadelphia. By noon, the men began turning in their cars and refusing to operate them. They demand shorter hours and higher wages.

Associated Preey Philadelphia Union

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logal Loulao Graper Welch John Spears J. B. Storm Winner Louis Bagby Adair Thiemoras East M. Howell Bluejacket Rider Amos F. J. Barrett Clare Claud Shelton Centratia W. P. Thompson Seymour Riddle Attorney Tehee Martin Maren Mr. . Smith George Kapp Gene Englehart Freeman Nidiffer Fairland George Miller St. Louia Joe Chambers A. C. Hogan Pryor Creek Davenport L. B. Mullin John Walker J. W. Lima St. Johne EB. N. Williamson O. H. Gall Sone Rolesburg W. Va West Flint Avenue George W. Harris Craig Bob Lee Dr. Adams Joseph King A. T. King Nevada B. Holsendorf David Cohn T. J. Medles John Heath C. W. Rolomon Tulan Lodge Elka Royal Lodge B. B. Hunt Grove Elke Lodge Clarence Markham Dr. Gwynn Wmbil Northeastern Teachers Association BH. J. Overley Cow Skin River Ottawa County Guy Patton HePne Wan Muskoged Any J. Wright RG Owden Seneca Bert Latiman Lon Conner Tulsa Harry Stewart William Brown J. J. HL. Reedy Preston Davis Frank Smith Charles van Hulse Weleh L. K. McGuffin Shreveport George Ashby Kansan City Timbrook Lucian Kennedy Robert Lee Big’Cabin John Crutchfield Mary Koged Bre J.T. Gunter Hup Rowe Oxia Phoo Keyes Haines Mitteeman Cade Harsris Representative McCaire House Register Huston Wtale Myde Hyde John G. Paxton Powell Independence Lobe Tillman
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