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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1910

Page

7

Family Reunion Highlights Old Davis Tate Lineage in Vinita

The second annual Davis Tate kinship reunion in Vinita drew about seventy five relatives at the J Hall home. Speakers recalled Cherokee removal era hardships and intermarriage with Cherokee citizens. Family members, bankers and cattlemen from Oklahoma and Texas, enjoyed a long dinner and discussed ancestry and church ties before planning next year’s gathering with honored hosts Dr. Fite and Mr. and Mrs. Halsell.

Martin Davis Julian Tate Vinita Fra Epadorn J Hall J. C. Hall Davis Hill Lly Georgia North Carolina Far West South Mary Davis Julia Tate Tate Georia North Georia Lumpkin County W . Patten G. W. Hill Hall William Little John Davis Artin Davis Bonds Claremore Reco Davis Methodist Church Hike Oklahoma Texas Fite L. Halsell Muskogee Aaid B. L. Hassell Dr. Fite Jack Davis Sam Davis Porum Dr. Wilson Tulsa W. Tate Brady Martin Davie Mra Lyle (Orr Baby Joe Little Ramona Frank ,Little J. F. Flippin Boling Robert Hill Judge Bonds Vinitin Bareber Churchill

City council orders 010 barn removal and sewer work

In Friday’s Daily summary the Sapulpa council approves tenets including removal of nuisance properties the old Gante r livery barn and Nichola Kerner slaughter house and awards a sanitary sewer contract to Hipple McSpadden with a rate of 19 per lineal foot plus tank and excavation charges. Sapulpa votes to adopt commission form of government with 242 yes and three percent tax clause defeated by 28. only 55 ballots cast.

Hipple & McSpadden Ganeter Wilson Street Nichola & Kerner Sermion County Excise Board Council Sapulpa Okla

Dr Cook to testify in Peary fraud case

The provincial court in Berlin ordered Rudolph Francke to produce Doctor Cook as a witness in the case against Commander Peary over ten thousand dollars. Francke, linked with Cook in North Pole exploration, seeks payment for furs walrus and narwhale teeth claimed to be surrendered to return Peary home from Etah.

Associated Press Berlin Rudolph Francke Peary Francke Doctor Cook Dr. Cook Bis North Pole Etah

Fire devastates Campbellton leaving thousands homeless

Bathurst July 12 A blaze razed Campbellton the biggest cedar shingle center in Eastern Canada destroying about 1000 buildings and leaving around 5000 people homeless. The disaster caused near three million dollars in losses with only seven houses standing on the outskirts. Authorities report few fatalities.

Associated Press Bathurst N. B Pire Campbellton Jonatern America Outakirta

Sunday Heat Bites City as Hottest Day Yet

New York records 92 degrees at noon with a brief cooling breeze later. July 11 reports show heat waves across Philadelphia and Washington with multiple deaths and prostrations. Boston also endures a 98 degree day with two deaths and many prostrations. churches deploy electric fans.

New York Philadelphia Mercury Washington National Capital Pennsylvania Avenue Boston Weather Bureau

Bunch Responds To Murray Over Election Integrity

M Bunch chairman of Craig County Election Board rebuts William H Murray claiming no steal in the primary. He defends local officers integrity, urges voters to judge by return of ballots, and asserts Murray insults election staff and democracy.

Murray M. Bunch County Election Board

Busked Shops Lose Service

Western Union Telegraph cuts off wire service in several bucket shop brokerage offices in Rochester. The action disrupts trading at multiple brokerages as agencies lose access to quotes and market updates.

Associated Preas Rochester Wstern Union Telegraph Company

Philippine fear prompts ban on Johnson-Jeffries fight

In Manila on July 1 the winterpil board resolved to prohibit the exhibition of the Johnson-Jeffries fight pictures due to fear of their effect on Filipinos.

Associayen Reps Manila Winterpil Board

County Commissioners Post 64 050 Budget Estimate

Craig county officials completed a budget estimate totaling 64 050 dollars for current expenses. The report breaks down funds for salaries courts supplies roads and bridges aid to the poor and insane schools separate schools and a sinking fund with a tax rate to be set after assessment books are finished.

Craig County

Judge seeks writ to place redistricting amendment on ballot

Jefferson City Missouri July Judge John W Halliburton Carthage president of State Bar filed in the supreme court an application for a writ of mandamus to compel the secretary of state to place the constitutional amendment prepared by the Republicans for redistricting the state into senatorial districts on the official ballot.

Associated Press Jefferson City John W. Halliburton Carthage State Bar Association Supreme Court Secretary of State

Judge Cotteral blocks grandfather clause in Oklahoma

Guthrie Oklahoma July 11 Judge John He Cotteral granted a temporary injunction to keep the grandfather clause amendment off the August 3 primary ballot The order affects the state election board state board of public affairs and the secretary of state The injunction requester Daniel Sima an ex slave argues the amendment violates the federal constitution and enabling act by discriminating against him for his prior servitude status and also against the state constitution which requires amendments to be voted at a regular election The hearing is set for next Tuesday The clause would bar literacy tests for voters except those born before 1860 or from certain foreign residents and their male descendants could not be denied voting rights due to illiteracy

William H. Murray Lee Cruce Murray Craig County Cruce Thin County Mnien BI Murray Wote Election Board Guthrie Okla John Daniel Sima State Board of Public Affairs Secretary of State Sima Jean Atiic Oklahoma

Prohibition in Muskogee Ends in Failure

Muskogee county officials, sheriff, and enforcement officers agreed that further efforts to enforce the prohibition law are useless. The county has spent about $100,000 with no success and faces a $35,000 deficit. Prohibition has been sporadic and is not being enforced today.

Muskogee Oklo Mawkogee County Munkogee

Pictures Barred in Cuba Havana July

Government bans exhibition of Jeffrien Johnson Night pictures amid rising tensions and fears of instigated animosities. Authorities in Havana restrict shows to curb unrest and maintain order as July events unfold.

Associated Press Havana Jeffrien Johnson

Jeffries May Insist On Another Fight

New York July 9 Jim Jeffries might demand a return match with Jack Johnson after a Los Angeles dispatch quoted a reliable source. The report claims Jeffries would accept a rematch within six months if in fit condition, following a recent bout. Ram Berger, Jeffries’ manager, planned to issue a statement today.

New York Jim Jeffries Dock Johnson Los Angeles Jeffries Johnson Renon Ram Berger

Graig County Districts Remain Unchanged

Craig County commissioners decide to keep existing justice of the peace district boundaries unchanged at July 2010 meeting. Change was considered to avoid election confusion and preserve continuity since statehood. Also notes land opening near El Reno under Taft proclamation opening 10,475 acres formerly within Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation for settlement.

Ihe Craig County Prean Washington, D. C Taft el Reno Oklo Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian Reservation

Airship to Aid Fleet in Imperial Maneuvers

Berlin July 6 The admiralty board arranges for a dirigible airship to keep constant wireless contact between sea fleet units and land during grand maneuvers this year. The new Bross airship, 302 feet long and 42 feet in diameter, with four propellers and two gondolas, will participate in the imperial maneuvers.

Associated Press Berlin Admiralty Board Pew Bross

Fire destroys mill plant causing $100000 loss

Associated Press reports a mill in Hamilton suffered a $100000 loss when Semler Milling Co plant burned early today. Wheat and grain stocks were destroyed. total value near the sum. In Pittsburg, relief for Jacobs Creek Marr mine disaster victims totals $141700, with 238 workers present and only one survivor. public subscription contributed $65062.

iBy Associated Press Hamilton Semler Milling Company Pittsburg Jacob's Creek

Officials Follow Developments In Oklahoma Removal Suit

Guthrie Oklahoma in July reports that Washington will not intervene in the removal case. Attorney General Wickersham reportedly will respect state court attitudes, and U S Attorney Embry confirms no federal action will be taken as long as the issue remains within state jurisdiction.

Guthrie Oklo Washington Wickersham Chicago State Cours United States John Embry United Wickwr Khan Oklshoma Thm

Tariff removal becomes issue in 1912 campaign

Washington notes a tariff removal issue shaping the 1912 presidential race as the tariff board reports on cost of production abroad and at home. President Taft may seek more funds to study revisions, with wool schedules likely eyed for adjustment and a broader redistribution of tariffs as campaign rhetoric intensifies.

Washington Tariff Board Tutt Lndiu Congress Taft

35 000 000 Acres Of Coal Lands Withdrawn

Beverly argues continuation of conservation policy as orders withdraw 26 073 000 acres of coal land from public domain in North and South Dakota Washington Utah Colorado and Arizona. Of the total withdrawals 90 008 acres are new while 1 414 000 acres are covered in confirmations and ratifications under the new tariff law approved June 20. Withdrawals cover four years of action by Roosevelt and Taft. Lands are withdrawn from settlement location use or entry and reserved for exhibition and tran sition ation with respect to their coal value.

Beverly North South Dakota Washington Utah Colorado Arizona Roosevelt Taft

Escaped From River Unhurt in Burgess Plane Crash

A Burgess biplane piloted by Alfred Pitmener plunged seventy five feet into the Plum Seland river near Newburyport Massachusetts. Pitmener disentangled himself and reached shore with no serious injuries.

iBy Associated Prema Newburyport Mass Alfred Pitmener Plum Seland

Democratic Meeting Dates for Craig County Voters

Democratic voters of Craig County may attend meetings to hear and question Democratic candidates seeking nomination for August 2. Meetings are set at White Oak School House Kelna School House Welch Albin Timber Hill Big Cabin and Vinita Court House on July 14 15 16 21 22 and 24. All Democratic voters and candidates are urged to be present to present their claims for voter support.

Craig County Tlon White Oak School House Kelna School House Welch Albin Timber Hill Ketchum Big Cabin Vinita Court House Towtyhip Chatelet

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