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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1909

Page

6

Vinita grammar school holds first commencement amid praise

Friday night at the auditorium Vinita celebrated its first grammar school commencement with about twenty five pupils earning diplomas after passing the state exam for high school entrance. Miss Efe Quigley received a standing ovation for directing the play Pandora while Prof. Masterson praised patrons and the school’s progress toward a strong high school.

Vinita Grammar Echoe Mies Efe Quigley Pandora Keach Littl Cupid Wimer Dobdy Prof. Masterson Quigley Almple Smple Chaste Nogrine Masteroon Masterson Pak

Editor of Democrat Charged with Contempt

Tul Chin May ReeD and Attorney Gregg, directors of the Tulaw Word, died charges of contempt against WM. Stevker, editor of the Tul Democrat, rival of the World. Judge Mirahall ordered Stryker to appear at McAlester on June 14 to show why he should answer the charge tied to articles in the Democrat about town cane cases.

Tul Chin May Reed Gregg Tulan Wortd Heal Ad Muskogee Yeaterday WM. Stevker Tuli Democrat Mirahall Stryker McAlester Une Canes

Philadelphia street car men strike over pay demands

Practically every union streetcar man in Philadelphia quit work after a refusal of their 25 cent an hour demand and other grievances retired. The cars are running irregularly as about thirty five hundred men stay out.

Associated Prous Philadelphia

Miss Bess Robinson Weds Dr Stubblefield in Vinita

Miss Bess Robinson and Dr EA Stubblefield were married at the bride’s home as Hallie Robinson and Wm Rye attended. The ceremony, performed by Rev J S Stubblefield, followed Mendelssohn’s Wedding March with pink and white rose decor and a luncheon. The couple will reside in Vinita after a brief northern honeymoon.

Bose Robinson EA. Stubblefield Mine Hallie Robinson Wm. Rye Hev. J Stubblefield Kansas City Robinson Nowers Vinita

Fees record broken as Oklahoma takes in over six thousand

Guthrie May 28 At the office of the secretary of state the reward for fees was again broken and the state of Oklahoma is richer there by to the extent of over $6,000. Corporations like Oklahoma Gas and Electric and others increased capital stocks and paid state fees, including several incoporations and capital raises across Ada Shawnee and Davenport. The report notes the Democratic constitution and legislature had discouraged capital invasion in Oklahoma.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company Oklahoma Portland Cement Cmpany Ada Company of Shawnee Oklahoma Bible Aid Book Company of Oklahoma City Citizens State Bank of Manchester Port Smith and Oklahoma Traction Company Capital Stock Muskogee Supply Company Capital Etck Gifford Construction Company Davenport Caplet Stock Kahl Construcon Company Capital Wtook Med Articles Tecorporated Lanont Ol and Gas Company Capital Ada Ol and Gas Company

Noam God Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder

In Kansas City Missouri on May 2, the jury convicted Noam God and Janes Sharp of murder after a December riot. The court sentenced Sharp to twenty years in the penitentiary. Sharp’s wife Mella, also charged, was not present and later showed emotion upon hearing the verdict. Her case is pending a speedy retrial.

Kansas City Moa Janes Sharp Adton God Michkael Mullany Sharp Mella Dent I the Elf

Five More Railroads File Demurrers In Suit

Hy Associated Prean Jefferson City Mo May 1 e f additional railroads including the Princo Kansas City Southern Rock Inland and the Milwaukee today led demurrers to the sait of Attorney General Major by which he seeks to oust fifteen Missouri trank lines from the state for violation of the antitrust low.

Jefferson City Princo Kansas City Southern Rock Inland Milwaukee Today Missouri

Monument to memory soldiers at Gettysburg

Gettysburg May 31 The monument on the battlefield of Gettysburg to commemorate the services of the regular army in the 1863 campaign will be unveiled this afternoon. The shaft stands 40 feet high of Mount Airy granite with a 34 by 12 foot base, four entrances, bronze eagles, and 42 tablets listing units and commanders. The central group honors 42 organizations and the cost was $61,000 under acts of congress in 1903 and 1905.

Associated Press Gettysburg United States Hancock Avenue Pickett Mount Airy N.ec America Congress Une United States Brigen Hunt Brigden Wealey Merritt Fifth Corps Army of the Potomac George H. Mendell Gettysburo Jonesboro Gettysburg National Park Commission Pennsylvania Alabama Virginia Futor

County Claim Seeks 625000 Damages Over Destroyed Records

A county suit filed in district court seeks 625000 damages from Eugene Wilkinson, register of deeds, alleging negligence led to records being destroyed by fire. The petition notes the county provided fire proof vaults and other safeguards and recalls a prior large court fire loss near 100000 in value.

Nowats County Agahit Ue Register of Deeds Oeniit Boter Noweta Sur Nowalit Board of Cotrity Weaver W. LD. Humphery W. A. Chase Erugene Wilkinson

Governor Huaskell Leaves for Muskogee Bond Hearing

Governor Huaskell and five other Oklahomans were reindicted yesterday in Muskogee on fraud charges. He departed Tulsa for Muskogee to perfect his bond as the case proceeds.

Tulsa Okla Huaskell Muskogee

Supreme Court Refuses Contempt Citation Challenge

The Missouri Supreme Court refused to overturn a contempt citation involving Kurinat A Texnarial and Judge Willan of the St. Louis district court. The case centers on a challenged injunction over a passenger fare policy at three cents per mile, argued as a violation of a prohibition order pending in the high court.

Jefferies City State Supreme Court Missouri Kurinat Willan St. Louis

Senator Cummings seeks geological report on petroleum land

Associated Prone reports from Washington on May 28 that Senator Cummings of Iowa urged the geological survey to issue a report detailing development, ownership and control of petroleum lands. The measure aims to influence the ongoing political contest and current debate on oil resources.

Associated Prone Washington, D. C Cummings Iowa Geological Survey Mexico Senate Hecht

Mail train departure seen by large crowd in Atlanta

A train carrying a detained Black man departed from the city this morning. A large crowd gathered to watch but no demonstrations occurred. The event was witnessed by many, including Associated Press reporters in Atlanta at May 28.

Associated Prons Atlanta

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