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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1910

Page

8

Want Senate Chamber For Suffrage Convention

Washington D C Jan 19 There is work for Senator Owen of Ohio an avowed advocate of women's suffrage He should rent the senate chamber next April to Harriet Taylor Upton treasurer of the National American Woman's Suffrage Association She says a million women will urge Congress to grant suffrage and asks to use the senate chamber if possible Senator Barrows of Michigan received her letter and discussed Rule 34 which bans senate chamber from non legislative use He suggested the larger assembly hall in the senate office building as an alternative and will try to arrange if acceptable

Washington, D. C Senator Owen Ohio Harriett Taylor Upton Warren Senate Chamber J. C. Barrows Michigan National Americas Woman's Suffrage Execciathe Upton Woman’s Suffrage Association Sie Congress Senate Battows

Insurgent lawmakers press White House over probe panel

Washington January 13 insurgent Representatives Hayes Murdock and Gardner went to the White House to protest Democratic control of the Ballin Sor Pine t investigation committee and to seek changes in selections. They asserted the Dems were using the probe for political gain and sought a fair appointment process acceptable to both sides.

Washington Hayes California Murdock Kansas Gardner Massachusetts White House Mowers James Kentucky Rainey Gemmscratic

United Mine Workers in Session at Indianapolis

The axial convention of the United Mine Workers of North America opened in Indianapolis with more than fourteen hundred delegates expected. The gathering focuses on interests of thousands of miners nationwide as improvements and modernization proceed at the International Bank & Trust Company nearby.

United Mine Workers IN Session Indianapolis Associated Prem Ind United Mine Workers of North America International Bank & Trust Company

Early Morning Blaze Destroys Ashland Opera House

An early morning fire devastated the Ashland Opera House and damaged the Ashland Telegram newspaper office. Several nearby businesses suffered heavy stock losses with total damage estimated around eighty thousand dollars.

Opera House Associated Press Ashland Ashland Opera House Ashland Tele

Governor's Message Seeks Large Appropriations in Oklahoma

Guthrie Okla Jan 20 The governor read a message to the legislature urging wide ranging appropriations. Expecting high costs per diem and many demands the session may be long. Cameron urges funds for several state educational institutions including Sulphur deaf school Chickasha girls institute and Fort Gibson blind school with totals proposed for maintenance buildings and equipment.

Guthrie Okla Pene Eet W. D. Durant House Legio Schoo Retail Merchant's Association Labor Cuses Otter BE. C Tim Cameron Othona School For the Deaf Sulphur Girl's Industrial Institute Chickasha Fort Gibson Norwnal Ada Derant Nortmal Tahlequah Normal School

Cook Arranges Indoguito Stay in Foreign Sanitarium

Associated Press reports that Dr. Frederick A. Cook has arranged a strictly Indoguito stay in a canitearium near Holdeberg. The explorer’s health is described as seriously affected by recent events. No explanation given for who arranged it or Cook’s current location or arrival date.

Cook Associated Press Frankforton-Main Frederick A. Cook Canitearium Holdeberg

Six Story Clothing Factory Destroyed in Philadelphia

A six story Arnold and Harris clothing factory building in Philadelphia burned this morning. Three workers died and many were injured by jumping from windows. authorities fear about a hundred workers were in the building. Firefighters continue searching the wreckage for additional fatalities.

Philadelphia Arnold and Harris Clothing

Walsh Attacks Photographer on Train to Fort Leavenworth

John KR Walsh the former Chicago financier arrived in Kansas City on his way to Fort Leavenworth to begin a sentence for misapplying funds of Chicago National Bank. He appeared cheerful after arrival and in the crowd accompanying him a photographer was assaulted. Walsh reached the prison at 1:20 PM. his convict number will be 6864.

Associated Press Kansas City John KR. Walsh Chicago Fort Leavenworth Chicago National Bank Kanssey of Cata Walsh John W. R. Walsh Federal

Roberts Hall and Criss Suspended From Stock Exchange

New York brokers Roberts Hall and Criss were suspended on the stock exchange today. President Thomas said special circumstances surrounding the suspension require an investigation by the governing committee to begin without delay.

Stock Exchange Associated Press New York Roberts, Hall & Criss Thomas Couteon Frm

Judge Bailey Sustains Trades Union Boycott

Chickasha Okla Jan 30 A decision by District Judge Bailey Into Monday in the case Lea Planing Ul company Versus the Trades Council upholds the constitutionality of the Oklahoma laws relating to boycotts. The law provides that it bars labor unions from advertising concerns as unfair without showing threat or use of force. The case will be appealed. The company sought an injunction against the council to prevent a boycott following a strike of the company's employees.

Chickasha Okla Bailey Lea Planing Ul Trades Council Oklahonm

Freight Engine Hurled 300 Feet From Track

Tearing down the mountainside at seventy miles an hour a freight train on the Moffatt road left the track between Jenny Lake and Antelope. The engine and cars plunged down the hill, burying the engine 300 feet from the track. Three men were killed and one other fatally injured.

Detiret Cole Jin Moffatt Jenny Lake Antelope

Hearing Set for February 8 on Rail Freight Rates

The corporation commission issues notice of a hearing on the petition filed by the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway and related lines. The case seeks cancellation of Order No 206 establishing single rate lines for intrastate traffic via the Chicago Rock Island Pacific and St. Louis San Francisco routes. The hearing will be held in Guthrie on February 8, 1910, with all interested parties invited to attend.

The Corporation Commission Rock | Toland Selitcad emeRignion Frisco Rock Island Chicago, Rock Ivland @ Pacific Railway company Chicago, Rock Idand & Pacific Railway St. Louie & San Francisco

House leaders back original Baltanger Pin chot sit in inquiry

In Washington on January 20 Associated Press reports democratic leaders in the House resolved to stand by the original caucus nominees for the Balti nger Pinchot investigation committee. The move signals the refusal of Lloyd of Missouri to serve as head of the Rainey hearings in Illinois.

Associated Press Washington, D. C House Baltinger-Pinchot Sittee Uy Lieyd Missouri Rainey Hitnots

Walsh to Rest Several Days at Federal Prison

By Associated Press Leavenworth Kans Jan Walsh former Chicago banker greeted by guards this morning as he slept well and rose to his cot. He is convict 6861 and will be allowed a few days to rest before entering regular prison life with about nine hundred other inmates awaiting breakfast orders.

Associated Press Leavenworth Kans Jan John R. Walsh Chicago Walsh

Estrada’s Reply Ends Peace Negotiations in Nicaragua

Mantgua Nicaragua January 20 President Madriz announced that Extrada’s reply abruptly ended the peace negotiations and that reinforcements were ordered to the front with the aim of striking a decisive blow against the insurgent army.

Estrada Associated Press Mantgua Nicaragua Madriz Extrada

Publicity Clause Targeted by Manufacturers at Chicago Meeting

Chicago January 15 Congress was urged to repeal the publicity clause of the new corporate tax law at a meeting under the Simon Manufacturers association. A committee of eleven was proposed to study constitutionality and devise ways to enact changes, arguing the clause harms small corporations and aids government control.

Chicago Ebotieh Biweting Amploes of Si Inon Manufacturers’ Association Laverne W. Noyes Ditnola = Manufacturers’ Association Noyes

Jokers in Taft railway control bill amid reform debate

Washington January 18 Alleged jokers have been found in the administration railway control bill and opposition to the president s reorganization charter plan grows. Critics allege the pooling provisions undermine the Interstate Commerce Commission and mislead the public while others defend the measure s good faith awaiting refinements.

Taft Washington Geveral Congress Sunny

Rex Post Office Robbery in Rex Oklahoma

In Rex Oklahoma on January 17 robbers blew the safe at the Rex post office at 2 AM, taking 25 in cash and stamps worth 290 dollars before fleeing. Deputy marshals were assigned, Postal Inspector Stonerick arrived from Tulsa, and no arrests are yet made. The post office building near Rex Bank was damaged.

Muskogee Okla Hobbers Rex Tom Young United States Marabal Stonerick Tulsa Rex Bank

Rock Island Considers Hourly Motor Car Service

Rock Island railroad studies an hourly motor car passenger service between El Reno Oklahoma and McAlester Oklahoma to handle rising travel demand. The plan would connect with all Rock Island main line trains at El Reno and with the Missouri Kansas Texas line at McAlester. The move appears linked to reports of plans to build an interurban line from Oklahoma City eastward.

McAlester Ohio Rock Island EL Reno Rock Iseld Alec Misouri Kansas & Texas Road Oklabeta City

Attorney General sues Packers in Kansas City suit

Kansans City Mo Jan 18 Attorney General Jackson began a suit before Judge True in Kansas City Kane district against Armour and the Swift packing companies and their agents in Kanada The suit seeks penalties under Kansas law for corporations that are members of a combination It cites Packers adict ment in Massourt on similar grounds

Associated Press Kansans City Jackson Judge True District Court of Kansas City Kane Armour Swift Packing Companies Kanada Sit le Armour and Swift Kansas City Produce Exchange Atten Bey Massourt

Excursion Steamer City of Providence Sunk in Mississippi

By Associated Press St Louis says the excursion steamer City of Providence was wrecked and sunk in the Mississippi River. The boat valued at sixty five thousand dollars was driven ashore last week at the tee gorge and disaster followed as crews attempted to refloat it.

St. Louis Ian City of Providence Mississippi Tee Gorge

Juno Martin CS Again In COU

The county court hears a dispute over the administratorship of Juno Martin, an aged colored veteran of Chaffee. The case concerns about 3500 dollars once left by William Guz alias Wyatt Ross and back pay of 908 dollars due from the government for service in the 79th United States Colored Troops in 1862. The administratrix objected to the heirship and a motion to strike the appointment was set for tomorrow morning.

Juno Martin Chaffee William Guz Eo Wyatt Ross Gunther 79Th States Colored Troops Torney Juan

Floods Cause Heavy Damage Along Wabash River

Severe floods inundate lowlands along the Wabash River with railroad traffic halted. Wabash, Indiana reports one of the most destructive floods in memory as water rises to unprecedented levels, while ice damming and river debris threaten further damage. Memphis and surrounding areas also suffer, with ice jams increasing danger.

Associated Presa Bini Wabash Ind Wabash River Wayne and Wabash Valley Memphis Tenn N& Ton Mise

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