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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1909

Page

3

Program Outlined Not What President Wants

Washington reports the conferees aim to finish a tariff compromise on cottons and other rates today. Aldrich agreed to cuts on coarser grades toward Dingley rates, with senate increases likely kept. Debate over hides, iron ore, lumber, and other duties remains unsettled, as interdependencies shape final figures. The president’s stance may alter the plan, with party leaders signaling potential changes if the report prompts his guidance.

Washington Aldrich Senate House Payne Perkins New York Congress Dingley Inn Finlah Democrata

Yearger Maintains Democratic Loyalty Amid Pipeline Debate

Guthrie Oklahoma July 24 Senator P Yeager of Tulsa, co author of the female suffrage act and pipe line bill opponent, declares he remains in the Democratic party. He vows to seek reelection unless Tulsa county Democrats nominate someone aligned with Standard Oil interests. He defends his record and opposition to special privileges, warning against party traitors and commercial exploiters. He says he will run again if the nominee betrays equal rights and opportunity.

Guthrie Oklo P. St. Yeager Tulsa Btrain Senate Tulsa County Igadera Wenger Aly Standard OU Company Standard of Company Oklahoma Claas

Jones Receives Serious Injuries After Freight Train Fall

Parle Jonen of Catale fell under a moving Frisco freight train while attempting to board with his brother Bert. One leg severed between knee and ankle and the other foot cut. multiple bruises. He survived the fall and rested at his brother’s home, with hopes of recovery.

Parle Jonen Catale Jones Bert Fortier Bert Jones Earle

Freak Law Promises Tax Relief Through New Oklahoma Tax Plan

Guthrie Oklahoma July 20 The author of the freak laws praised by Republicans is shown to have produced tax relief in the first year of the gross revenue and production tax. Revenue reaches $60,000 in the state treasury and $57,000 more under execution, with more to come as the law expands. Tax enforcement, including coal and oil sectors, underscores future funds from public corporations. Auditor Trapp’s aggressive collection tactic demonstrates the measure’s economic impact and fiscal discipline.

Guthrie Oklo Preas Oklahoma Trapp Pittehburg LeFlore Latimer Counes Businest Branch of The Inn Aach Corporation Wich Corporation Public Service Corporation Puch Public Service Ita

Two Injured Men Leave Hospital After Wabash Wreck

AP reports Kansas City July 9 two injured men, B Hall of Montgomery and Jacob Steinfeld of Cleveland, were discharged from a hospital. Others are recovering, while David Parks of Carina, Mo., is listed as dangerous. Marion Baxter of Indianapolis is in the pursuit of Mr. and Mrs. Rogers.

Fn Associated Press Kansas City H. B. Hall Montgomery Jacob Steinfeld Cleveland David Parks Togro Carabina Marion Baxter Indianapolis Mra. C. B. Rogers

O Neil promises pipeline to Gulf amid threats in Oklahoma

James ONeil general manager of Prairie Oil & Gas said he has received threatening letters claiming the Bartlesville facility will be dynamited if oil prices drop again. He announced plans to start laying a pipeline from Oklahoma to the Gulf and urged action if the legislature amends antitrust laws to shield the company.

Associated Press Bartlesville Oklo James O'Neil Prairie Oil & Gas Company Copany O'Neil Oklahoma Gulf Prairie Ov & Gas Company

No Remorse Felt by Harry Thaw in Matteawan Case

White Plains July 26 Associated Press The trial of Murry Thaw for the Matteawan asylum case opened with District Attorney Jerome leading for the state. Thaw is expected to testify. Dr Henry Schmidt testified that Thaw's mental condition appeared normal. Thaw reportedly told the witness he sometimes surprised himself by feeling no remorse for White's killing.

Associated White Plains Murry Thaw Matteawan Asylum Jerome Thaw Henry Schmidt White

Preparing to Improve Schools in Guthrie Oklahoma

The Board of Affairs plans improvements at Tahlequah Normal School and Fort Gibson School to relieve overcrowding at Sulphur School for the Deaf. Bert Chandler, a board member, secured expanded quarters for the facility as part of the effort.

Guthrie Oklo Roral Board of Affairs Yiniting Tahlequah Normal School Fort Gibson School Sulphur School For the Bert Chandler

Reproduction of Honolulu State House Display in Seattle

A natural colored reproduction of the state house at Honolulu Hawaii, standing 26 feet tall, is on display at the Hawaiian building in the Seattle World's Fair.

Honolulu Hawaii Seattle

Death sentence for Indian student murderer in London

Indian student Dhinagri was found guilty of murder in London and sentenced to death for killing Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Curnow Willie and Dr. Ditewea. The trial concluded with a capital punishment verdict.

Associated Press London Dhinagri William Curnon Willie Ditewea

Wright brothers Decorated with Legion of Honor

Paris July 26 The Wright brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright of Dayton Ohio were decorated with the Legion of Honor for their achievements in aviation.

Associated Press Paris France Orville and Witwur Wright Dayton, C

Robbers dynamite depot at Mineral Kansas

Associated Press report from Pittsburg Kansas says early today robbers dynamited the Missouri Kansas & Texas depot at Mineral near here, wrecking the building and escaping with about five hundred dollars and Lowney's chocolates.

Associated Press Pittsburg Kaos Missouri, Kansas & Texas Mineral

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