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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1910

Page

8

Gore and Curtis Clash Over Indian Legislation Controversy

The Senate session saw a bitter dispute between Senator Gore of Oklahoma and Senator Curtis of Kansas over Indian affairs including the McMurray contracts. Gore accused Curtis of self-interest in tribal legislation, prompting sharp exchanges and warnings about unilateral influence by the Oklahoma delegation, with colleagues divided on the merits of the contested bill.

P. Gore Otisnema Charles Curtis Katese Mostar Setar Gere Robert L. Owes Seretur Curtis Maness Sygresched Tiem Mr. Gove James Weet Aecoest Cartie Aad Seuster Gore Pases Gore Senate Curry Oklahoma Curtis Kansas Gere Kanene Reneeege Chentauqua Washington Spemtee Curris Menster Gore Owen Ie N Curthe Cortis Goreneid Getalls Kapeas Oklahome Benster Owen Kassa Edie Senstor Owen Certia House Ben Okle Doma McMurray

Kelsey Forces Bankers and Collectors Out in Oklahoma

In Okla June 34 the arrival of United States Indian Agent Tens H. Kelsey led to the removal of bankers and collectors stationed behind the capital building. Police ordered them off the grounds as tensions rose. The agents and bankers reportedly argued over accounts paid and receipts. the bankers agreed to leave temporarily while the agent pressed for changes.

Okla United States Indian Agnet H. Kelsey Cnflectors Taskote Keleny Equitr Tesset Miroing

Edward Holmes Jr Pleads Guilty in Cotton Statistics Leak Case

Edward Holmes Jr former associate statistician of the Department of Agriculture pleaded guilty in the cotton statistics leak case. He received a fine of 5000 dollars and paid the amount after a 85000 dollar fine was imposed. The June 19 proceedings were noted by the district court in Washington D C.

W. D.C Edward & Holmes, Jr Tatie Tician Department of Agriculture Ford

Three Millionaires Lone Injured

Associated Press reports a tragedy near Hammond Indiana as Peter Ripley of Hammond is pinned under a car and drowns while five other young men and a young woman are seriously injured in a creek accident. Among the injured are the three sons of Frank Betz, Hammond mill owner.

Associated Press Chicago Mil Peter Ripley Hammond Ind Frank Betz

Suspect Arrested in Pryor Creek Bank Robbery Case

Pryor Creek region authorities report W. M. Pank alias WM. Pitegerald arrested in Claremore by Deputy Marshal George Hanne. He faces federal charges and was bound over in Muskogee jail. Four other men at large are linked to the Pryor Creek post office robbery. additional arrests expected as investigators pursue related bank raids.

Tulse Oklo Pook Waterie Pryor Creek Mary Stampa Beteral Peetotier Funk Murh Poline

Telephone Company Fined In Antitrust Case

The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph company was found guilty of violating state antitrust law. It faced a $175,000 judgment after being charged with entering a contract aimed at shutting off competition. The ruling was delivered today in Water Valley Mina by Associated Press reporters.

Associated Pres Water Valley Mina Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company Land

Vinita Water Declared Free From Disease Germs

Dr Neer reports from the state bacteriologist that Vinita city water is free from typhoid or other disease germs. Surface contamination noted but not sufficient to render the water unwholesome.

Neer Vinita

Oklahoma Attorney General accuses Pullman of unequal fares

Washington June 4 Attorney General West of Oklahoma files a petition with the Interstate Commerce Commission charging the Pullman Company with unjust advertising by charging the same price for upper and lower berths.

Weat Associated Press Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission West of Oklahoma Pullipan Company

Complete Statement On Investigative Committee Formation

A statement outlines an inquiry by joint committees of the House and Senate into a scandal involving J F Mess ivay of McAleer and associates. The inquiry will assemble complete disclosure of facts and prepare testimony for leaders. Senate deliberations were disrupted by a lack of members. hearings are planned in Washington with all Seerings to be held in Chicago during the first week of August.

Wastiegun Tsa J. F. Messivay McAleer Obie CeiResewe Senate Waders Hogal Usd Gemator Goretet Ewe Spembers Joses de Beres Washington Boos

All Agree Jeffries Is In Perfect Condition

The Associated Press reports Reno on June 28 noting Jefferies appears in prime form and ready for a major career defining fight after a thorough workout. Betting around the Jeffries–San Francisco bout shifts with odds quoted at ten to six and ten to seven as money moves and public wagers rise. A separate Ottawa notice seeks private sale of part of real estate under court order, with hearing set for July 30 1919, and Theodoric I. Freak as judge, Rider & Brown as guardians counsel.

Associated Press Reno San Prascteco Cal Jeffries Tom Corbett Betaiing Jeffier Jobson St Mnch Wappata Rider & Brown Guardian

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Craig County Oklahoma

Notice is given that under an order of the Craig County Court in the Levi Hodson minor estate the guardian will sell privately to the highest cash bidder on July 19 1710 at 1 30 pm in Vinita Oklahoma. The sale includes the NW 1 4 of the BE 1 4 of Sec. to the highest bidder. Address bids to Wm O Neil with county judge D B Prear.

Craig Oklahoms Levi Hodson Vinita Levi Hudson Wm. O'Neil Primecatons de Bets Rhee D. B. Prear County Judes

Jeffries Life and Career Before Johnson Match

A historical profile tracing Jeffries early life and rise through key fights and rivals from Los Angeles in 1890s the San Francisco circuit to a boisterous career. The piece covers training under Corbett and Fitzsimmons era, notable battles with Sharkey Corbett and Johnson preparing in the Santa Cruz mountains and California camps.

Jef Mervin Hart Hart JeBries Nature California John Arthur Johnson Jeffries Wes Carroll Ohio Nate Hank Los Angeles Cal Ts Billy Gallagher San Francisco Gallagher Dan Long Denver Long Jeff Jim Corbett Bob Fitzsimmons Harry Corbett Jim Carson City Nevada Corbett Know Jedwe M Manter Jem Gua Rul Ita Akron Jeffries Jown Choynski

Grizzled champions and early pugilistic ambitions

The article recalls Jeffries and his early training circle including Jef handiwork and Joe Chogoski as they prepared for a defining bout. It notes historical bouts and rivalries with figures like Jack Jobnep, Patter Berns, and Johnson as he sought a path to the heavyweight title amid boastful claims and looming championship prospects.

Corbett, Volunter Aid Jef Beliereg Joe Chogoski Aid Hop Armstrong Jef Choyneki Jack Jobnep Galves Patter Berns Jeffries Johnson Halley

Kansas City Stock Market Report at Yards Declines and Shifts

Kansas City stock market report from June 27 notes quarantine cattle receipts near last week’s heavy volumes, with prices slipping on lower grades and cows calves and beefs down. Hog prices edge lower despite some regional stabilization while light and heavy hogs diverge in demand. Sheep and lambs trade steady to unevenly lower as mutton supplies rise. spring lambs reach around 7.40 and Texan muttons near 4.80.

Kansas City South Texas Sintoe Jkr

Good Well Brought In For Ethene Kans

Good well brought in at South Coffeyville by Etehen Brothers shows strong output likely to supply domestic needs. Fire last night lit the country. Etchen Brothers plan to start well No 2 at once.

Coffeyville Kans

Cummins Cancels Chautauqua Dates to August

Des Moines, June 6. Sen A B Cummins, affected by heart trouble, has canceled Chautauqua dates through August 14 on medical advice. No further details given.

Associated Press Des Moines A.B. Cwtains

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