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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1910

Page

3

Engaged to Belgian man tied to Belgium industry

Mrs. Jhon A Logan Jr announces the engagement of her daughter Marie Louine to Henri De Lincay of Brussels Belgium. He is the son of Gaston De Lincay head of the mine industry of Belgium. M Jones' little boy, previously critically ill with diphtheria, was operated on Saturday night and is reported to be improving.

Br Associated Prean New York Jhon A. Logan, Jr Marie Louine Henri de Lincay Brunsels Belguim Gaston de Lincay Alne Industry Belgium M. Jones

Young Rockefeller 15 Foreman of Grand Jury

John D Rockefeller Jr is named foreman of the grand jury in New York on January 3. The special panel will investigate the alleged white slave trade and will meet weekly during the month or until the report is ready.

Young Rockefeller Associated Press New York John D. Rockefeller, Jr Grand Jury

Bankers Back Haskell in Bank Reforms Proposal

Oklahoma bankers meeting with Governor Haskell call for a nonpartisan state banking board, overhaul of current line up, and possible law changes ahead of a special session. Resolution praises Governor Haskell and bank commissioner Young for managing Columbus Bank and Trust assets amid criticism. Pandemonium reigns for time in Vinita.

New Year Observed With Fireworks In Vinita

Crowds heard fireworks at midnight as New Year celebrations spread through Vinita. Banks and post office observed a holiday while other businesses operated normally. Directors of several banks held semi annual meetings though closures limited details.

Vinita

No Trace of Bodies Found in Wreckage

A search of the wreckage of three cars of the California Special near Trenton Missouri found no further trace of bodies after a derailment and fire. The unknown woman was identified as Mrs Hendricks of Chicago aged twenty five en route to Kansas City. Her body was held for her husband. The accident cause remained a mystery as the coroner opened an inquest with all injured resting easily and believed likely to recover.

Associated Preas Trenton California Rock Itand Mre Hendricks Chicago Kanena City Enkiser Millington

Taft Hosts White House New Year Reception

President Taft greeted thousands at the White House New Year reception in Washington, with diplomats lawmakers and military officers among the visitors. Taft wore a broad smile and welcomed all with cordial remarks.

Taft Wecomes Associated Prensa Washington D. C White House Congress Army Navy Taft

Railroad rate hearings to resume January 10 in Guthrie

Guthrie Oklahoma January 3 The railroad rate hearings before the corporation commission resumed January 10 with all evidence to be heard and findings to be sent to the Supreme Court for final determination of the appeal. In a related matter County Clerk J B Reason refused to sign good roads bonds sending the case to the Supreme Court on a mandamus writ. The county attorney will represent the commissioners and Col Hoffman the county clerk. Rea supports bonds but will not align them for higher court review.

Guthrie Okla Supreme Court Good Roads J. B Rea Col Hoffman Col.Rea

SPECIAL SESSION SEEMS ALMOST CERTAIN IN OKLAHOMA

Guthrie December 31 Governor Haskell is expected to call a special session of the legislature before January 20 to address court rulings on taxation and proposed changes to the bank guaranty law. State bankers discuss amendments as Republicans weigh action on the Taylor election law and potential referendum needs.

Guthrie Oklo Haskell

Kansas Faces Another Natural Gas Shortage

Topeka June 2 Kansas cities face another natural gas shortage after an explosion at Belplo pumping plant today. No injuries reported and the pipeline remained intact but the pumping unit outage will cause very weak pressure.

Associated Press Topeka Kann Belplo

Busy session marked out for both House and Senate

Washington reports a busy week as Congress reconvenes with plans to push bills through by early summer. The House, ahead of the Senate, aims to clear the Panama Canal Zone reorganization and various appropriation measures, while Senate activity remains slower. McLaurin of Mississippi dies prompting brief adjournments. outlook unclear on Sherman law changes and Interior Department investigations.

Washington D. C Congress Senate House McLaurin Misslesipp Representatives Panama Canal Zone Senate Committee On Appropriations District of Columbia Interior Department

Urge Women to Support Conservation Measures

Washington January 1 Associated Press reports the conservation committee of the D A A R urges all members and patriotic women to start the new year determined to use honorable means to back conservation measures nationwide. Governors from sixteen states and territories outline plans emphasizing pollution prevention forest preservation and public education through a biweekly bulletin to reach readers beyond daily papers.

Associated Press Washington, D. C The Conservation Committee of the Union America Peope Conservation Committee Continental Congrae Connecticut Gilchrist Florida Idaho Brody Carrall Iowa

Survey on Complete for Ovage Western railroad

Survey for the Ovage and Western railroad from Bald through Powhuska Bartlesville and Nowata to Vinita is nearly completed and actual work is planned to begin within thirty days as announced by officials.

Bartlesville Okla Ovage & Western Bald Powhuska Nowata Vinita

Promoters Push Plan for New Four Story Hotel Here

A group led by Meners Burt of Toledo and Ryan of Wichita proposes a four story hotel in Vinita. Local property owners on South Scraper Street offer cash and bonus to secure the site, with north and south nearby streets also ready to boost offers. If the backers proceed, a sizable hotel may begin construction soon, backed by experienced Oklahoma hotel builders.

Meners, Burt Toledo Ryan Wichita Kans Vinita Cittizens Scraper Street

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Alfred Orendorf J. W. Orr Maneger F. Knight H.R. Warner A. Davidson Sec. and Treas State of Oklahoma Farmers National Bank the Farmers State Bank F. M. Gwinnup Son Halsell Vinita, Oklahoma Pure Food Grocery L. P. Garrison Prop Golden Gate South Wilson St Kansas City Weekly Star Weekly STAR Kansas City N. Haskell State Banking Board Board of Agriculture Leuytenant Kansas Nebraska Bank Guaranty Law P. C. Dings C. J. Webster C. N. Haskell A. M. Young Columbia Bank and Trust Company Columbus Bank and ‘Trust Company Cach Bank Banks and Post Office Direc Tors Meeting la Rochefoucauld Tam Lees Cleero Tate Kentucky Willson United States Ronald Maine Warner Michigan Roosevelt Minnsespp Noel Hadley Mine Wourl Weld Scraper Wilson
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