Subnormal children and the future of education
In San Francisco on July 4 and July 14, Miss Vin Hicks and Henry H. Goddard addressed the National Education Association on subnormal and feebleminded children. Hicks urged training to turn some into independent producers while Goddard called for preventing hereditary feeblemindedness and expanding special classes for backward, precocious, and feeble minded students.
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San Francisco
Cal
Vin
National Education Association
Henry H. Goddard
School For Feeble Minded
Vineland
N. J
Feu
Nowata County Judge in Trouble
W F Gillully a veteran Vinita figure and former federal court commissioner at Bartlesville amid statehood days faces trial in Nowata county district court on removal-worthy offenses. Charges center on misappropriation of small court funds and an alleged illegal agreement to channel cases to attorney E O Phlegar, with other Nowata bar members excluded. A trial jury was seated after days of testimony, with Gillaly aided by Rider Lawson Powell and Killey, while whisky shipment practices and interstate delivery rules prompt broader legal debate and potential appeals.
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W. F. Gillully
Vinita
Gill
Bartlesville
District Court
Nowata County
Gillaly
E. O. Phlegar
Nowata
Nowata Barxcept
Phlegar
EB. B.ween
W. J. Campbell
Tom Brown
Test case to challenge state law on liquor commerce
Oklahoma City on July 14 officials announced a test case to decide if the new state prohibition conflicts with federal interstate commerce rules for intoxicating liquors. County attorneys and railroad representatives met to discuss the issue and the act’s delivery requirements for shipments to the consignee.
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Consignee
Kansas
Criminal Court
Oklahoma City
Railroad Counics
Cult founder found guilty in abduction of 17 year old girl
Chicago July 14 Evelyn Arthur Lee founder of Absolute Life cult was convicted of abducting Mildred Bridges a 17 year old cult member. Jury deliberated 45 minutes taking one ballot and set penalty from one to ten years. Jury also found him guilty of aiding juvenile delinquency. An appeal may cite a juror who slept during testimony.
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Chicago
Evelyn Arthur Lee
Mildred Bridges
Seit
G. F. Dupper
Morris Flynn Fight Set for August in Philly or SF
The Flynn Morris bout is planned for next August and will be staged in either Philadelphia or San Francisco. B F Ufer, Morris manager, said a final site decision would be made within ten days after returning from the east.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Oklo
Flynn- Morris
Philadelphia
San Francisco
B. F. Ufer
Morris
Ufer
Wheat Price Drops Three Cents on July Wheat
The Chicago market quoted July wheat down more than three cents due to record early harvest movement. Prices fell from 88 4% to around 85% per bushel as grain shipments surged to market earlier than usual.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Senate Leaders Reach Agreement on Voting Schedule
Washington July 14 Leaders of the senate factions agreed to vote on the Canadian reciprocity bill July 22 and set dates for key measures. Wool revision July 27 free list August 10 reapportionment August 3 statehood August 7, with adjournment following the statehood vote.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
Senate
Congress
Washington, D. C
Penrose
Martin
Virginia
LaFollette
Arizona
New Mexico
House
Bristow
End Romance of Old School Days Ends in Vinita Wedding
Friday Daily reports Miss Hazel Roberts and Joseph Hunt Jr. married Wednesday at the First Presbyterian parsonage with few close relatives present. The bride, daughter of J V Roberts, has taught in the city schools, while the groom, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hunt Sr., is emerging in Vinita’s business circle. The couple plan to reside on North Miller Street.
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Hazel Roberts
Joseph Hunt Jr
W. C. Davis
First Presbyterian Church
Stella Roberts
Joseph Hunt Sr
Big Cabin
Hunt
Miller Street
Willie Halsel College
J. V. Roberta
Joseph Hunt
Vinita
Explosion wrecks Barney Sullivan at Tulsa event
In Tulsa on July 14 Barney Sullivan, a well known oil man, along with a team and buggy, were blown to atoms by a large dynamite blast. Debris shattered windows for miles and buildings shook, with many mistaking the explosion for an earthquake.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okin
Barney Sullivan
Twenty Thousand Elks Parade In Atlantic City Review
Atlantic City July 14 Twenty thousand Elks paraded the main streets as the annual reunion pageant unfolded despite a midday thunderstorm that cleared to sunshine. Chief Marshal James N. Nicholson of Boston led the march with a staff while divisions showcased varied attire and floats. Prizes went to Portland New Orleans St. Louis Portland Orange Philadelphia for categories such as largest lodge mileage best uniform appearance greatest distance most women in line most attractive floats and most beautiful banker.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Atlantic Avenue
James N. Nicholson
Boston
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Lodges
Portland
New Orleans
Lodge
St. Louis
Orange
Philadelphia
Deneen Denies Supporting Lorimer for Senate
Governor Charles S. Deneen of Illinois testified on the Lorimer election investigation that he did not back Lorimer and fought the election of the senator. He contradicted Edward Hines's account of a Lorimer fund request and described a Taft message relayed through George Reynolds. He refused to reveal later talks with the president and defended his reputation against a legislative jackpot question.
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Washington, D
Charles $. Dennen
Sinois
Lorimer
Senate Committee
Edward Hines
Tigber
Lorimer Election Fund
Deneen
Hines
Taft
Aldrich
George Reynolds
Continental Bank
J. J. Healy
Kenyon
Davis Hears Arguments in Nichols Murder Case
In a district court session Judge Davis heard argument from the county attorney and Jack Nichols counsel about the case. Nichols, a Black man, is charged with murder in the killing of John Lynch, an earlier Black man. A venue challenge and shift from Justice Meredith to the county court are noted as the core issues.
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Jack Nichols
Davis
Nichols
John Lynch
Justice of the Peace
Meredith
Palit
Lasne
Board of Affairs Delivers First Report to Governor Cruce
Oklahoma City July 14 The state board of affairs has delivered its first report to Governor Cruce. The document covers operations since appointment through July 1 and details the purchases average price paid and approximately the money saved by the state.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Affairs
Cruce
Fire Victims Count in Porcupine District Debate
Reports from Porcupine Ont describe a vast fire disaster with property losses near two million dollars. The death toll remains uncertain as relief teams search lumbering townships and mine sites. About ninety bodies have been buried or prepared for shipment, with many missing in remote areas and new finds like seven bones at Pipond mine hindering identification.
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Associated Press
Cobalt
Ont
Porcupine
Pipond Mine
Order to Show Cause on Application of Guardian for Order of Sale
In Craig County Oklahoma the county court in Vinita issues a directive in the estate of minor Emmett Hudson. Guardian Wm ONeil seeks a sale of real estate for support and maintenance. Next of kin and interested parties must appear July 24, 1911 at 10 a.m. in Vinita Courtroom. A copy of the order must be published for two successive weeks in Vinita Weekly Chieftain. County Judge S F Parks dated July 3 1911.
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the Chieftain
Taly
Sta
Oklahoma
Vinita
Craig County
Inaat
F. Parks
Estimate of School District No 65 for 1911 12
Trustees Seymour Riddle president W H Doe clerk Earl Walker treasurer certify the district’s estimated expenses for the year ending June 30 1912 including salaries furniture repairs library janitor supplies and light and fuel. The report shows cash on hand 2367 90 and a general fund levy of 218200 with bonds outstanding 72000 and sinking fund 4200 and interest 8000.
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Exelae Board
Craig County
Oklahoma
General Fund
Cseree
Eeetacesee
Seymour Riddle
W. H. Doe
Earl Walker
Minor land sale under Craig County probate order
Court sanctioned private sale of the minor McKinley Jones estate property in Rogers County Oklahoma. Bids must be in writing with a third of bid price. sale cash subject to County Court confirmation. Sale at the Craig County Courthouse after July 17 1911 with deed to be delivered by guardian. Heirs and guardian details included.
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William Blick
McNeer Bllick
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Range
Tulsa County
State of Oklahoma
Craig County
Reader Building
R. Lewis
Guardian. Co
Chieftain
Craig
McKinley Jones
State of
MacKinley Jones
Rogers
Rogers County
Theo
D. B. Frear
Vinita
Winita
J. W. Orr
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Morris-Flynn
Board of Affairs
M. M. Ballew
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Delaware County
Stacy Tanner
Maggie Hummingbird
E. B, Hunt
A. A. Brown
Booth
Guardian
Joplin Business College
Newtorm
Siloam Springs
America
Malu Ine
Aha
Geo. R. Pretwell
Mer
Arkansas
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