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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
1
Associated Press dispatch from San Francisco on July 14 reports Chris tian Johnson, just sentenced to seven years for bigamy, admitting he is the elusive John Madson accused in multiple states of swindling women by promising marriage, taking their money, and deserting them since 1906.
A menacing Black Hand letter arrived at the Daily Enterprise from Bartlesville Oklahoma. The writer warns the paper’s reporters to stop investigating the Deckard murder case and hints at knowing who killed him. Police trace a vehicle from Dewey area linked to the night of the crime.
One thousand Nationalists entered Teheran gates early today as troops occupied the central square and surrounding streets. Fighting began in earnest with observers noting the aim to relocate to a foreign legation. by late afternoon clashes persisted in scattered outbreaks though overall progress appeared limited by defensive actions.
Port Vip Wet M Pronk Lightfoot of Pleasanton died early today. The coroner will conduct an inquest this afternoon to determine the cause of death. A woman associated with Lightfoot was reported injured or missing in the vicinity.
Thomas A. Benalat reported to police that masked men attacked him while he rode in his automobile between Washington University and Clayton in St. Louis County. One man fired three shots through Benalat's hat. no robbery attempt occurred.
Chicago July 14 wheat futures surged to 1.264 a bushel, a sharp rise over the prior high as shorts rushed to cover amid new month demand and rain storms. A separate rally in Italian markets lifted nearby prices to 2.27 amid flood driven volatility.
Qubbrie Ohla July 14 A summary from the labor commission reports shows 442 plants responding. Receipts for the year amount to 2 501 160 and capital invested 1 453 838. Buildings valued at 202 440 and machinery figures unspecified. Average weekly hours per employee 310, wages total 1 107 877. Total employed 17 015 with 299 females and 16 boys. Wages vary from 6 to 12 dollars weekly for females.
Des Moines reports Henry G. Lege of Minneapolis carried off the Povore in the ninth annual track championship qualifying round. He trailed Hurley for second with eighty two points, while Paul KR Talbot of aee mate scored eighty one in a chaotic field.
White Plains N Y July 15 Evelyn Thaw was summoned to testify this afternoon in a dramatic court session on her alleged involvement in a sensational case. The proceedings focus on her relationship with the defendant and the implications for the ongoing trial.
Washington July 13 a decisive 417 to 14 vote in the house passed the senate joint resolution routing the income tax amendment question to the president for signature. Democrats largely backed the measure while Republicans mostly opposed.
This July 1 report from New York cites an Association Press dispatch noting Theodore Roosevelt’s remarks on the inheritance tax. He calls it singular and necessary, while cautioning it should apply only to those who have earned the wealth through service. otherwise, the tax burden is seen as excessive.
The courtroom fills as Mrs Thaw is set to testify while the district attorney argues a privileged conversation between Thaw and his wife at Matteawan prison was not privileged and should force Mrs Thaw to answer questions. The state asserts evidence of threats to kill, affecting mental condition and liability.
Two masked men entered a Utah Springs hotel in Ogden late at night, assaulted the proprietor, and pried open a wall to steal about five hundred dollars including stamps and post office funds, with government money taken.
Vinita Young Geople wed at Carthage in a Lakeside ceremony yesterday officiated by Rev OC M Davenpers of Joy O. The couple applied for a marriage license, with friends and relatives present from Vinita and Joplin. The groom is the son of a Methodist preacher in Vinita.
Dy Associated Press report from Goodyear Cal July 1 notes Boward Payson Weston, an aged pedestrian, left Weston this morning for the final stretch across the continent. He stepped into a hole last night, injuring his foot, and expects to reach Oakland by nine o'clock tonight.
Wateeka Illinois July 4 Dr W L Miller and Mrs J B Saylor are under arrest in the Baylor killing case. The funeral of Saylor was held today with daughter Golda as chief mourner. Mrs Saylor reportedly wept last night and asked to attend the service but was refused.
Yorter Olin reports ninety prisoners in the state peniten tiary serving life terms. Oklahoma county leads with twelve, Pittsburg and Lingol counties follow with seven each. Comanche five, Munkogee four, and several counties tied with two or more. The total stands at ninety with a breakdown of white males, black males, two white females and five Indians.
Bryan Galls Hand of President Taft by popular vote recounts in a compact report. The piece centers on the political maneuver and its implications, noting entities like Bryan Galls and President Taft and referencing the electoral process and public response.
William J. Bryan wires President Taft urging passage of an income tax amendment while asking approval for a popular vote on electing United States Senators. He argues states should decide on the amendment and the method of selecting senators by popular vote.
One man was killed another fatally injured and fifteen more seriously hurt when a wreck train derailed after colliding with a cow between Moe oma and Kellough Oklahoma. The caboose and two boarding cars overturned. The dead is George Kitchen of Little Rock. The fatally injured is C. McAfee.
Fragmentary OCR reports a banker leaving a package described as sensational. The container allegedly contained items or evidence prompting public display or investigation. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
The Vinita wedding of Miss Mabel Gunter and Mr Addin A Brown occurred in a small gathering with the bride's parents and four friends present. The couple plan to reside on North Miller and take a trip to Indiana before settling in their own J. R. Hark home in the west part of town. The bride, a longtime Vinita resident and Liberty College graduate, is described as one of the city’s most accomplished young ladies. The groom, a successful practitioner, is noted for his growing professional achievements. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. J. S. Porvhing.
The fragmentary report describes a street battle near the royal residence involving Teheron and Te strumts amid ovals and a wave of revolutionary activity. It notes a military commander Poberon nearby and signals a tense stance by approaching forces and local factions.
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