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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1912

Page

7

McNeal Rehearing Bid in Oklahoma Governor Case

Oklahoma City May 30 Motion for rehearing filed in the Oklahoma Supreme Court by C G Horner Guthrie attorney in the case of J W McNeal republican nominee for governor appeal from the state board of equalization decided adversely to McNeal Horner argues board had broader authority than county returns and cites risks of notice requirements and prolonged appeals The motion suggests recall decisions spur reform and warns of revenue ties during appeals plus questions on original assessorial function and potential deluge of cases. It also includes a thank you note from veterans and local groups praising Memorial Day observances in Vinita with thanks to the Vinita Band teachers Boy Scouts Knights of Pythias and local citizens.

Oklahoma City Supreme Court C. G. Horner Guthrie J. W. McNeal State Board of Equalization McNeal Dunn Williams Horner Bate Board Revoluton State Board Vinita Band Knights of Pythias Vinita J, J. Barrett J. C. Wilkinson G. A

New Rails Planned for Frisco Upgrading Lines

Frisco vice president W. Nixon says 25,000 tons of 90 pound rail have been ordered for this year. First consignment due in July to replace 7th and 51 pound rail from St. Louis to Memphis and other routes, with work between Gene City and Sapulpa underway. Four large bridges, including two over the Arkansas River, to be replaced by heavier steel structures next year.

W. (. Nixon Frisco St. Louis Springfield Springfeld Memphis

Birthday Surprise for Pastor Jas M Miller at Miller Street

The Daughters of the King and their husbands gathered Friday evening at 244 South Miller Street to honor minister Jas M Miller on his birthday. About 100 attendees presented a handsome mission rocker and enjoyed refreshments, wishing him many happy returns.

King of the First Christian Church Jas M. Miller South Miller Street May Bro. Miller

New Congregational Pastor Arrives for Vinita Welcome

The Rev. Charles Burgy the new Congregational pastor and his wife arrived this morning. A reception will be held next Monday evening in the church parlors. Citizens of Vinita are invited to extend a gentle and cordial welcome regardless of church affiliation.

Chas Bury Vinita

Noted aerial conqueror Wilbur Wright dies of typhoid

Dayton reports Wilbur Wright dies at 2:15 am after two weeks of unconsciousness from typhoid fever. Funeral plans not fixed, interment in Dayton likely Saturday. Orville Wright to continue managing affairs. family gathers at the bedside. Also included is a separate Oklahoma campaign note for Senator Owen's twenty day tour through central and western Oklahoma commencing June 3, leading to the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore.

Dayton Wilbur Wright Orville Wright Milton Wright Katherine Wright Orville Reuchlin Wright Lorin Wright Oklahoma Oklahoma City Robert L. Owen Baltimore Yukon el Reno Nebegamy Pawhuska Fairfax Stillwater Pawnee Perry Ponca City Blackwell Bedford Pond Creek Hennessy Enid Kingfisher Geary Watonga Rusk Fairview Cherokee Ingersoll Alva Waynoka Woodward Shattock Arntee Ellis County Elk City Sayre Clinton Arapaho Marietta Ardmore Tishomingo Ravia Ada Shawnee Owen

The Mob and the Rise of Liberty in Our History

The speaker denounces the mob as a looming danger to liberty and government, then recalls how Americans from Lexington to Gettysburg faced upheaval with courage. The piece contrasts feared modern mobs with the nation’s founding era where collective action and sacrifice built freedom. It ends with a defiant chorus linking past valor to present citizenry.

Bunker Hill Putnam Warren Jackson Lincoln

Will Protect Newspaper Men From Forcing Testimony

Milwaukee judge rules reporters cannot be compelled to reveal source of information used in news articles. The case concerned selecting property for county use. Dr A T Abernathy investigated the situation for a local paper, prompting lawyer Henry J Killilea to seek disclosure. The judge stated a journalist will not be forced to divulge informant identity.

Milwaukee Wis A. T. Abernathy Philadelphia Record Captain Dack Rough Rider Fame Henry J. Killilea Boston American Baseball Club Dr. Abernathy Turner Killilea

Frisco to Equip All Mainline Engines with Speed Recorders

The Frisco tested a device for recording locomotive speed on twenty five passenger engines and found results satisfactory. Forty new passenger engines purchased will be equipped with recorders. W C Nixon vice president says the company intends to equip every mainline engine, enabling engineers to know exact speed and leaving a verifiable record to prevent excessive speed.

Frisco W. C. Nixon

Grand Theatre Dark Through Thursday For Show Absence

The Grand Theatre will be dark until Thursday as the musical comedy company failed to appear. Interior woodwork will be painted and the schedule now shows the theatre reopening Thursday with John Players taking over for a week in performances starting Monday.

Grand Theatre John Players

Senate boosts Indian bill with Oklahoma and Eastern Oklahoma schools

Washington D C May 90 Senate committee reports the Indian appropriation bill with a large increase for Indian affairs next fiscal year, includes funds for district agents in Oklahoma and a Gore offered 500000 for eastern Oklahoma schools, plus changes tightening liquor suppression and reducing Kiowa Comanche Apache hospital funds. The panel also extends land sale payment timelines and removes a clause restricting trial funds use for Five Civilized Tribes without administration funds.

Washington, D. C Oklahoma Gore Supreme Court Senate Indian Committee Senate Five Civilized Tribes

United States Exports Twenty Thousand Automobiles

The bureau of statistics reports that twenty thousand autos will be exported in the current fiscal year ending this month, with a value near 27 million dollars including parts and accessories.

United States Bureau of Statistick

Rise in U S automobile exports to reach 27 million in 1912

The article details export growth from 1899 to 1912, noting nearly 17,000 cars sent abroad in the first 10 months of 1912 valued around 22 million dollars, with total annual exports expected to approach 27 million. It compares 1902 to 1912 and lists destinations, shares to Canada and Europe, and shifts in import sources and prices. It also mentions a Cherokees meeting in Kansas, Oklahoma.

Paris Bureau of Statiation United States Colnes France United Kingdom Germany Italy Canada Europe Great Britain Australia South America Mexico West Indies Asia Oceania Africa Bureau of Statistics British Oceania Hawaii Porto Rico Alaska

Cleanup of Muskogee County Jail Announced

Muskogee Okla June 1 a jail cleanup was ordered after a Wednesday conference attended by Judge deGrafenried and Allen of the district court. The plan assigns Judge Allen to preside criminal matters and Judge deGrafenried over claim and equity cases with a goal to end costly delays. The court aims to clear the over 100 prisoners awaiting trial by summer with continuous sessions. deter­minations depend on evidence and bonds. Attorney Kidder sought release on bond for Tom Temple, held since December for stealing a ham and a sack of flour, with habeas corpus to be filed for immediate release.

Muskogee Okla Muskogey deGrafenried and Allen District Court Kogee County Thenmeet Allen Riminal deGraffenried Kidder Tudge Allen Tom Pemple Justine Jeferson Temple I T Kistler

Bankers Drop to Last Place in League Standings

The Bankers lost to the Golden Rule last Saturday in a hard hitting game that left Bankers at the foot of the league. The Golden Rule moved close to second place behind the High School, with a single loss risking any club’s position. This afternoon the Bankers face the High School, a team they’ve beaten twice before, in a contest marked as highly uncertain and potentially pivotal.

Bankers A.B. Rel PO A. Parks Greable Harmon Cobb Ed Bennett Tittle P Oa Wood Havhard G. Ridenteam Shan

Owen Triumphs in Okmulgee Campaign Stop

Senator Owen drew a large crowd in Okmulgee Okla with about three hundred residents a band and thirty cars greeting his motorcade and a two thousand strong gathering at the courthouse square for his speech later he also attracted a large audience of about one hundred in Holdenville this morning as part of his campaign tour

Okmulgee Okla Owen Court House Holdenville

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