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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1911

Page

3

Muskogee plan ten gets fair ts double crossed

Oklahoma City January 7 indications are the Muskogee state fair bill passed by the house will meet hard sledding in the senate. Senators opposed the bill as Oklahoma City fights the measure and a deal to move the fair from the capital is disputed. The article also covers jail conveyance bills, municipal code proposals for large cities, guardianship powers for the commissioner of charities, and other legislative actions ahead of a joint session to hear Governor Hassell’s final message.

Oklahoma City Muskogee House Senate Roddie Jackson and Miller Winita Ardmore McAlester United States Republican House Caucus Wright Oklahoma County Tehoe Landrum

Municipal League Pushes Cities Tax Law Overhaul

The Oklahoma Municipal League ended a three day session in Oklahoma City with resolutions urging the legislature to appoint a commission to study city needs and draft a municipal code. It calls for amending tax laws to grant cities full control of levies and to shift to a calendar fiscal year. The group also aims to draft a municipal governance bill and appointed leaders for future expansion.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Municipal League County Excise Board A. F P. McGarr Muskogee Lackey Sullivan Sulphur Martin Tulsa Cotner Ardmore McGarr

Horner Seeks Inquiry Over Alleged Coercion In Capital Removal

Guthrie Oklahoma January 7 attorney C G Horner in the capital removal case before the state supreme court drew attention to a governor Haskell signed the bill contingent on payment of 71200 to Oklahoma City including 10000 to J N Putnam and 14000 for attorney fees in locating the capital at Putnam City Oklahoma law prohibits coercion by public officials A legal inquiry into Governor Haskell is underway and Logan county may hear it since the bill was signed at Guthrie

Guthrie Okla State Supreme Court C. G. Horner Haskell Oklahoma City J. N. Putnam Putnam City Oklahoma Logan County

Reapportionment Bill Introduced in Washington

Washington reports crumpacker introduced bill fixes house at 433 members. states current and proposed apportionment by state with several increases cited. details Alabama to Wyoming listed with counts and a summary of increases across multiple states.

Washington Crumpacker House Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Minols Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina North Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Corolaro North Dakota Ohio Ilinois

Keifer Postoffice Robbed and Suspects Arrested

Tulsa police report a postoffice safe at Kiefer blown open with nitroglycerin, hundreds of dollars and stamps stolen. Clint Ireland and Curley Miles of Sapulpa held in county jail on charges of robbing the Kiefer post office. A $200 reward offers for the burglars as authorities pursue the yeggmen.

Tulsa Okla A_ postoffice Charles W. Conneely Kiefer Postoffice Oklahoma Clint Ireland Curley Miles Sapulpa Miles Creek County

Senator Confesses to Bribe in Lorimer Affair

Springfield reports Governor Denven received a resignation letter from Senator D. W. Holstlaw of Taka admitting he took a bribe in the Lorimer matter. He states his resignation takes effect December 31, 1910.

Springfield Denven W. Holstlaw Taka Lorimer

Caney business man Neeley shot dead at hotel

Neeley, head of Wichita Pipe Line and Lima Trust, was shot in the Palace Hotel lobby by L G Truskett amid a dispute over a land lease and a long running litigation. Truskett surrendered and was jailed in Independence. The case centers on a lease dispute involving Robert E B Goodman and oil interests. Five bootleggers were also arrested in another raid, including General Blunt Martin.

Associated Press Caney, Kans J. D Neeley Wichita Pipe Line Company Lima, O Truskett Wichita Kans Pipe Line Company Robert EB. Goodman Hugh Bronson Winkler, Anerfield & Hicks Wichita Piple Line Company Goodman Fred C. Lesser Herbert Scott Wichita Company Owen Owen Caney Owen Oklahoma Triskett

Hearing on Final Reports and Settlements In Craig Co

Notice given that January 3 1911 a hearing on final reports and settlements will occur in the County Court Craig County Oklahoma. The list includes multiple executors administrators and guardians with interested parties named among the estates. All interested persons including minors are notified to appear or be represented.

Chieftain State of Oklahoma

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Craig County Oklahoma

In the matter of Willie L Miller minor guardian announces private sale of real estate in Delaware County Oklahoma. Bidder must provide certified check for one third of bid and sale subject to county court confirmation. Sale date January 5 1911 at 1 30 p.m. or later within statutory bid period. The described property is the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter and north half of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter in section 25 township 26 north range 22 east.

Chieftain Craig County Oklahoma Willie L. Miller Delaware County Range Guardian Willie A. Ballard Tom Ballard Delaware Craig Ottawa County Grove Gibson & Ballard

Guardian to Sell Minor's Oklahoma Real Estate at Private Sale

In the guardianship of Willie A Ballard a minor Tom Ballard guardian will privately sell the minor's real estate in Ottawa and Craig Counties Oklahoma on January 19 1911 at 10 am at the Delaware County Court office Grove Oklahoma or via Gibson Ballard attorneys. Bids must be in writing with a ten percent certified check and are subject to court confirmation.

Guardianship sale of Lula A Ballard minor land in Craig Oklahoma

The guardian Gibson & Ballard announces a private sale of Lula A Ballard minor estate in Craig County Oklahoma. The sale is set for January 19 1911 at 11 am at the County Judge office Grove Oklahoma subject to court confirmation. Parcel details describe eighty acres in the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter etc with cash in hand and a ten percent certified check. bids and documents must be filed in the county court or with attorneys Gibson & Ballard.

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Senate Committee On Thompson Henry Furman Criminal Court of Appeals Redwine The Corporation Commission Milburn Municipal League Horner Keifer General Blunt Martin Claude Moore Pearl Fennel Slim Walls Roy Goodpaster Theo D. B. Frear Sansom Allen Vivian J. Allen Adour H. J. Swarts Clerk County P. Miller Parker, Rider & Brown Tis Attorneys Jin Lula A. Ballard State of Grove, Oklahoma Grasshopper Portland Grasshopper Brend H.C. Miller Cer Company Vinita, Okla Grove, Okla Ari Ranger pickéLe Nine Wheels Bai Eosin Ban Wes Wiphle Tun Aeacrives Aura J. L. Mead Dieyele Ral Office Haa Ey Amonte Toonser Aig Chicago Ari Sly Pratense Lereby Isos Mifens Vmrany Ill J. T. Ragan & CO James S. Davenport Vinita Okla Onnce New Halsall Bidg A. Stubblefield Scott Building D.H. Wilson Empire Block Vinita Ce Ohla W. B. Depue Vintla Gela Court House
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