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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1911

Page

7

State records to be moved to Oklahoma City within a dozen days

Oklahoma City officers agreed after a Friday meeting to remove state records furniture and supplies from Guthrie to Oklahoma City within the next dozen days. Moving will start once the state board of public affairs can hire men and teams and the corporation commission arranges freight cars.

Chadge Guthrie Oklahoma City Okla State Board of Public Affairs Corporation Commission Grand and Hudson

Robbers Flee Beatrice Bank Branch by Auto

In Beatrice Nebraska on December 31 Tom Wolverton an elderly veteran rushed from his home after an explosion at Citizens bank. He fired at the robbers as they left the State bank and pursued them through town. The chase ended when the robbers escaped in a waiting automobile at the town edge.

Associated Press Beatrice Neb Citizens Bank Tom Wolverton State Bank Tom

Sheriff Department Holds Social Court After Night Roundup

The sheriff and deputies raided east side social centers last night and rounded up offenders for the police court this morning. Judge Byrd presided with Deputy Sheriffs Jake Smith and Webb assisting. Several named individuals faced charges for vagrancy and being on the streets after nine. Some guests challenged charges of keeping or renting houses of ill fame, and trials were set for two this afternoon.

Judge Byrd Jake Smith Webb Jesse ‘Harrison Eva Billings Mays ‘Thatcher East Side Laura Holt Ellen Allen Pratik Kayes Mrs. Harrison Orner Fannie Johnson Fredonia ‘Ann Ella Cordrey Cait

Municipal Leaguers to Meet Next Week

Guthrie Oklahoma January 4 5 and 6 will host the Oklahoma State League of Municipalities gathering attended by mayors and officials from over 400 cities and towns. Papers planned include talks on municipal T affairs state league benefits uniform accounting public works and municipal franchises among others.

Guthrie Okla Dee Oklahoma Oklahoma State League of Municipalities Oklahoma City State League of Municipalities Frank J. Pierce Marshalltown Charles N. Haskell James H. Sawtell Norman Alexander Potter New York Charles W. Dawson Muskogee Charles L. Daugherty A. Larney Cleveland W. A. Ledbetter Robert L. Williams Durant BE. E. Hoss NassVille Tenn James B. Ellison St. Louis

Kate Barnard Brief Visit to Vinita and Local Affairs

Miss Kate Barnard state charities and corrections commissioner visited Vinita on the way to Pryor to aid in restoring property for orphans and to speed work at the asylum where Norman and Fort Supply facilities are inadequate. Also noted were the passing of W P Simmons age over ninety and the long Masonry tenure. J R Perry and wife carried his remains from Stewart, Mo. The Simmons family connection to Secretary Deck’s first wife is mentioned.

Kate Barnard J. R. Perry Stewart Mrs. Perry W. P. Simmons Sarcoxie Mr. Simmons Masonic Order Missouri W. H. Deck Commercial Club

Spokane woman wins alighting safety award in streetcar lesson

Mrs F L Ricketts of Medical Lake Spokane county native becomes first woman worldwide to receive public recognition for alighting properly from a streetcar. The American Safety League cites her safety habit learned as a schoolgirl. Second to fourth prizes go to Mrs BE Gregory Catherine Search and Mrs K L Blaisdell. The league plans 500 prizes before campaign ends with visits to other cities.

Spokane Wash F. L. Ricketts Medical Lake Spokane County American Safety League BE. P. Gregory Catherine Search K. L. Blaisdell League

Woman burns to death in Concord flat fire

By Associated Press St Paul Minn Dec 30 one woman burned to death three others probably fatally burned and ten badly injured in a fire that yesterday morning destroyed the three story Concord Fatg A gas explosion is believed to have caused the blaze Men women and children fled into sleety weather Most injuries came from jumping from windows Three babies were safely dropped to firemen Property loss put at twenty thousand dollars

Associated Press St. Paul Minn Concord Fatg

Threats to burn Garfield County bridges and home

Enid Oklahoma, December 30. Sheriff Campbell received a letter threatening to burn county bridges and the residence of County Judge Cullison if William Coyle and his son, jailed for liquor law violations, are not released. The judge has overseen related trials and many such letters have arrived. A reward may be offered for information to identify the sender. postal authorities have been notified. William Coyle serves eighteen months in jail and a $1,500 fine.

Enid Okla C. Campbell Cullison William Coyle

Council Orders Payment of Outstanding Warrants

City council met in call session at city hall to authorize payment from water works extension bonds funds of warrants issued for work and materials used in extending the water system. Mayor to draw warrants on the water construction fund to retire the interest bearing warrants and stop double interest.

Twelve Confess Before Judge Blair In West Union Court

In West Union Ohio a dozen men confessed to selling votes as Judge Blair opened court. Seventy three true bills were returned yesterday, the smallest day's work in a long time. Reports say indictments total one thousand seventy one. Three hundred seventy seven men have pleaded guilty.

Associated Press West Union Blair

Indicted banker Robin swallows deadly poison before arraignment

New York, Dec. 31. Joseph G. Robin, the indicted banker, stepped from his sister’s home to face arraignment and collapsed after swallowing hyoscine. A stomach pump was used, his case postponed, and he was moved from the house to Bellevue hospital. Doctors say recovery possible though outcome uncertain dependent on vitality.

New York Joseph G. Robin Dr. Crippen Belle Kilmore Bellevue Hospital Robin Austin Flint William Travers Jerome Louise Robinoyiteh Criminal Court Rabinovitch Bellevue

Arraignment in Anthracite Christmas Eve Assault Case

Bob Carter faced Justice of the Peace David Meredith on an assault charge for the Christmas Eve incident at the Anthracite school house. The arraignment noted Carter claimed he acted to arrest Goldsbury for disturbing exercises, using only the revolver butt when attacked by Goldsbury and relatives. Trial set for January 12. Carter released on own recognizance.

Bob Carter Justice of the Peace David Meredith Frank Goldsbury Carter Roselle Welch Goldsbury Kansas City Meredith Brady

Vinita Hopes For Brighter Industrial Year In 1911

The Chieftain bids farewell to 1910 and looks ahead to 1911 with optimism. Vinita expects major industrial growth including the Porter railroad, new business blocks, and a modern fireproof hotel. Asylum construction and ongoing projects promise steady work for carpenters and bricklayers in the new year.

Vinita

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