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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1910

Page

2

Guthrie Tries 10 Enjoin Officers Over Capital Removal

Guthrie residents sue to halt removal of state offices to Oklahoma City. Judge Huston issues injunction against State Auditor Trapp and State Treasurer Menates. Governor Haskell, in Tulane, not present at Guthrie. Federal action anticipated if state officers proceed.

Guthrie Ohio A. H Huston District Court Oklahoma City M. E Trapp J. A. Menates Haskell Royal Hotel Tulen Bhcrose

Vinita Hears Offers for Big Furniture Plant Location

Interested buyers from Salem and a furniture maker discuss placing Western plant in Vinita. A replica factory would be built here, employing around 100 workers, with a four-wooded region layout and a Fourth of July celebration planned. Representatives may visit Thursday night to present removal proposals. Another factory seeks location but has not yet offered a solid plan.

Vinita Reed Hatem Salem Fale Tio Clu

Taft Nominates Missouri Federal Officials

President Taft sent to the Senate a slate of nominations including a United States district judge for the Western District of Missouri Arbin Van Valkenburg and a United States marshal for the Eastern District of Missouri Edward F. P. Hagenhardt as reported from Washington on June 14 by Associated Press.

Associated Press Washington, D.C President Taft Senate United States Padge Missouri Arbin van Valkenburg Edward FP. Hagenhardt

Missouri Railroad Commission Sets 15 Percent Freight Cut

Jefferson City Mo June 10 The Missouri railroad commissioners announced a new rate schedule to take effect July 6 reducing freight charges on wheat corn and oils in car load farm and related classifications by fifteen percent

Jefferson City Railroad Commissioners of Missouri

Death in county incident shocks locals in Kansas City

Associated Press reports in Kansas City on June 19 that 44 year old Hebert W. Davie, Black, died in a county incident related to a serious case involving Harry H. Brant. Governor Hadley had been involved in respites prior to the fatal event this morning.

Associated Press Kansas City Hebert W. Davie Hadley Harry H. Brant

Tuls e Okla teen’s death by poison noted in suicide case

Dulyy Walker aged 19 of Wichita, Kane county, committed death by own action in Tulse Okla this morning by taking two ounces of carbolic acid. A note pinned to her explains she had been in a house of ill fame only two weeks and cites this as the cause.

Associated Press Tulse Oklo Dulyy Walker Wichita Kane

Mags Meeting Seeks Date for Eastern Cherokee Payment

Vinita citizens met at 11 oclock to push a definite date for starting the eastern Cherokee payment in their town. The special agent would continue payments at Tahlequah for Indiana checks and then towns county by county, a plan viewed as unfair. A two man committee Rogers and Amos was named to lobby Washington for a ruling that payments stay within the territory near the disbursal town to save costs and aid local communities.

Vinita Ti le Tahlequah Indiana Tablequah Oech Chas, B. Rogers F. &.E. Amos

Governor Hankell Proclaims Primary Date For August 2

Governor Hankell issues a proclamation setting August 2 as the state primary date in the grandfather clause amendment election. The proclamation, dated June 1, appeared from the secretary of state's office this morning in Guthele Oxia.

Guthele Oxia Hankell Walsing

Two Infants Drowned Found in Stagnant Ditch

Two male infants about five days old were found in a muddy ditch on the outskirts of Lake City. Death due to drowning was reported. Police and coroner investigators began inquiries into the incident and the babies were turned over for burial.

Gack Associated Prean Chicago Tudler Cutakirts Lote City

Seven Bodies Recovered After River Disaster

Associated Press reports in Cologne that about two hundred people are believed to have died in a flood in the Miffel region along the Albr river valley. As of today eighty seven bodies have been recovered.

Associated Press Cologne Germany Albr Miffel

Fire destroys Buck Manufacturing powder plant in Candere Dort

Clara Buck and her son perished in a blaze that leveled the Buck Manufacturing powder plant at Candere Dort in Corning County. The firm operated as Buck Manufacturing Company of Candere Dort Pennsylvania. The fire occurred today and caused total loss of the facility.

Ty Associated Preas Corning, N Clara Buck Von Buck Manufacturing Company Candere Dort, Pa

Tribute to Homer Wilon by Senator Robt L. Taylor

Senator Robt L Taylor praises Homer Wilon for years of friendship and leadership as a powerful orator and moral influence. The tribute extols his eloquence, generosity, and uplifting message, hoping the world can hear his sentiments and truth.

Bileo Homer T. Wilon Iaga Benator Robt. L. Taylor

Cotteral Orders Governor to Appear in Court June 17

Guthrie Oklahoma June 14 Judge John R Cotteral orders Governor Haskell and state department heads to appear in court to show cause why an injunction should not halt the plan to move the state capital from Guthrie to Oklahoma City. First hearing set before Judge A H Houston in Logan County. Officials in Guthrie report patrols and disrupted state business while Attorney General Wert ids no official dealings today. Debate centers on legality of the move, registration requirements, and potential fraud claims if Oklahoma City wins the capital contest.

Asociated Guthrie Oklo Oklahoma City Oldahams City W. H. Coyle Okla John,r. Cotteral Masday United States District Court Casy Haskell Priday Cotueral Calk Pollock Kansas City Legan J A H Hoston Charles Wet Mahoney Edward Trapp James Menefee Govern Haskell Wert West Okalhoma City Jane Saya Enid Haskell Citiiens Cotteral

Twelve Deputies Guard Records at Guthrie

Associated Press reports twelve deputy sheriffs guarded state records in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as labor commissioner Dougherty departed for Oklahoma City. Assistant Secretary Leo Meyer announced that all state books would be moved to Oklahoma City once vaults are completed.

Associated Pres Guthrie Oklo Oklahoma Dougherty Oklahoma City Leo Meyer S Today

Insurgent Senators Back House Provision in Sundry Bill

Washington June 10 insurgent senators reached near agreement to back the house provision in the sundry civil bill. They propose no appropriation for the warships of the toril board and will express tariff economy preferences in a senate speech announcing adherence to the house provision.

Associated Preae Washington, D. C Senatora House Tori Board Speechen

Supreme court denies locker system for club members

The court today ruled against a club's attempt to maintain a locker system for members who use the club’s facilities. The decision blocks the club from providing locker privileges to its patrons.

Associated Press Topeka Kana

Two Killed in Feud Battle in Breathitt County

By Apenctated Pree Lexington June 13 In a feud battle in Breathitt county two Crawford family members were shot dead and a Johnson family member wounded, according to a report reaching here today. Cloak Makers on Strike By Associated Preas Boston June 1 A general strike of twenty to thirty thousand cloak makers in New York City was authorized this afternoon by the Lady Garment Workers International Union now in session in the city.

Lexington Breathitt County Crawford Johnson Associated Preas Boston Mass New York City The Lady Garment Workers International Union

Governor Offers $300 Reward for Murderers

Governor Carroll announced a $300 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the murderer of Datone Hardy, his wife, and son at Vanclave, Ta. The release of survivor Jay Hanty, arrested as a suspect, left officers without a clear clue.

Associated Press Dew Moines

Injunctions in State Capital Matter Update

Guthrie Oklahoma June 14. District Judge A H Heston lists injunctions from Logan County and state board of affairs. Governor Haskell’s demurrer seeks dismissal for lack of jurisdiction over governor and action, cites insufficiency of recitation. Judge Huston has not acted yet as hearing offers from the governor loom.

Meat Market Installs Own Cooling Plant

A Daniele Meat Market on East Canadian Avenue has a new cooling room powered by a gasoline engine. It holds about 1,500 pounds of meat and maintains a steady two degrees above freezing to keep meat wholesome and properly preserved.

Daniele East Canadian Avenue

Highland bank robbery suspect denies identity

Associated Press reports in Los Angeles that J. B. Marcell, accused of robbing the State Bank of Highland, Kansas, denies being Marcell as he is held for the crime. The article notes identification as Marcell was made last night and the prisoner disputes the linkage.

Associated Prensa Oe Angeles Cal J. B. Marcell State Bank of Highland Kana Marcell

Conference Report on Railroad Bill Presented to Senate

The Associated Press reports in Washington that on June 14 the conference report on the railroad bill was presented to the Senate. The action marks a key step in advancing legislation amid debates over rail policy and regulatory provisions.

Washington, D.C Tbe Senate

Big Fire in Montreal Ruins Herald Building

June 13 Herald building destroyed by fire. Reports say up to twenty people dead in the blaze. Loss estimated at two hundred thousand dollars.

Montreal Associated Press Montres Herald Uilding Siuen

Frisco Plans Three Cent Fare Reinstatement Soon

Guthrie Oklahoma June 19 Judge Hook grants temporary injunction to Chicago Rock Island Pacific and St Louis San Francisco lines blocking enforcement of Oklahoma two cent passenger and maximum freight laws. Petitioners call the laws confaca tory. Three cent fare to be re established within days.

Guthrie Oia United States Circuit Court Hook Chicago, Rock Inland & Pacific St. Louia & San Planetech Lines Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Capital Move Provokes Chamber Voices

Oklahoma City chamber of commerce criticizes Governor Haskell for moving the capital to Oklahoma City and for declaring it the state seat of government. Officials say the public was not informed and that quarters have been provided in the old high school building with more to be arranged. The governor’s advisors assert that Saturday’s vote already established Oklahoma City as capital.

Oklahoma City Hgakell State of Oklahoma

Western Union Indicted by Federal Grand Jury

A federal grand jury indicted Western Union Telegraph Company on forty two counts under the backer shop law as of March 3 1910. The indictment also names additional defendants including W B Price Virgil Randolph Henry M Randolph Chas T Moorehead Edward Walden and James A Anderson of Baltimore Md Thomas H Campbell of Philadelphia James F OCutine of New York and Ba Everett Taylor and John P Allbormer of this city.

Associated Pross Washington, D. DC Federal Grand Jury Western Union Telegraph Company W. B. Price Virgil Randolph Henry M. Randolph Chas T. Moorehead Edward Walden James A. Anderson Lan Baltimore Thomas H. Campbell Philadelphia James F. Ocutine New York Everett Taylor John P. Allbormer This Otty

Suit filed against Great Lakes Towing Company under antitrust law

Aesoviated Press reports Washington June 13 that the government is collecting evidence to form the basis of a suit against the Great Lakes Towing Company for restraint of trade under the Sherman Act. In Southampton June 10 Col. Roosevelt is homeward bound with Mrs Roosevelt Kermit Ethel and Mrs Nicholas Longworth aboard the Kaisar Augusta Victoria. The steamer is due at quarantine the night of June 17 but Roosevelt will not land in New York until the following morning.

Aesoviated Press Washington, D. C Qreat Lakes Towing Company Col. Roosevelt Mra Roosevelt Kermit, Ethel Nicholas Longworth New Yar

House Rejects Speaker’s Auto Purchase Amid Expo Funding Debate

Washington June 11 Without debate the house voted to disagree with senate amendments on the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill. The panel approved 2500 for the vice president but defeated the same for the speaker’s automobile by 471. Rep Scott Kansas joined insurgents and democrats against the speaker’s allotment. The conference was told to require the senate to withdraw its amendment.

Washington House Senate Cannoneft Olmstead Pennsylvania Chamber Cannon Scott Kansas Agriculture Mittee

Oklahoma City chosen as state capital dispute grows

Governor Haskell insists Oklahoma City is the capital and all state business should move there immediately. Guthrie residents vow to fight the move, seeking federal court intervention to block the relocation, amid reports of disputed ballots and upcoming legal actions.

Trunk Containing Body of American Woman Found in Italian Lake

A trunk submerged near Maltrasio lake reportedly holds the body of an American woman. Police suspect murder as the head shows signs of foul play. The trunk includes a cloth bearing CL 1 and a photograph, with fetters in English.

Associated Pregn Como Italy Maltrasio Fetter

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