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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1911

Page

2

Clear Majority for Reciprocity In Senate

Washington D C June 17 The senate finance committee pushed Canadian reciprocity toward passage with Chairman Penrose announcing 60 votes in favor and more than that against the Root amendment on pulp wood and paper. He expected no speeches before next week as opponents seek more time. The bill’s fate appeared favorable for quick action.

Washington, D. C Senate Finance Committee Senate Penrose Gallinger

Comparison of Oklahoma farm products 1909 to 1910

Oklahoma City June 17 figures from state labor commissioner Charles Daugherty show notable shifts in 1910. Hog numbers fell from 1 036 270 to 746 166 with value down to 12 990 882. corn output dropped from 25 160 710 to 13 684 431 bushels. alfalfa rose to 128 728 tons valued at 1 930 800. tobacco production increased in several counties while broom corn and other crops fluctuated. Cattle, horses, sheep, goats and poultry values and quantities also changed, with cattle rising to 699 962 head valued at 31 498 290 and eggs and other products showing mixed gains.

Oklahoma City Charles Daugherty Oklahoma Tobade Grady County Greer Pawnee Pittsburg Beckham Kiowa Haskell Leflore Blaine Woods Washington Logan Tate W. R. Badgett

Coronation Festivities Continue as Royal Return Sparks London

Associated Press dispatch from London reports the king and queen returning to Buckingham Palace from Windsor. Festivities for the coronation swirl through the city with events leading up to next Thursday and continuing toward July 1 as crowds fill streets and venues.

Associated Press London England Buckingham Palace Windsor

Divorce petition denied as couple lived apart

In district court, the petition of Mark Jaques against Fannie Jaques for divorce was denied after evidence that the couple had not lived together since filing. The jury was dismissed for the term, with the judge warning attorneys to be prepared for trial when the next term convenes.

Mark Jaques Fannie Jaques District Court Tao Sesson Excelsior City Lot Davis

Fraud Alleged in Cutlery Imports Across Nation and Germany

Allegations of several million dollars in duties defrauded on imports of cutlery over recent years. Secret agents of the customs service in the United States and in German selling districts investigated the scheme. The report centers on misdeclared goods and evasion tied to shipments from Germany.

Associated Prose Washington, D. C Germany

Carl Morris Surprising Trainers With His Speed

Tulsa June 19 Preparatory to the big July fourth battle between Carl Morris Oklahoma hope and Jim Flynn Morris training camp at the Tulsa fair grounds shows intense activity Don Riley and sparring partners train Morris daily as he gains speed skill and strength Geyer and Morris spar four rounds leaving Geyer with a swollen lip and injured pride Officials expect heavy timber to be found for continued training Joe Jeanette returns to coach Morris daily seat orders for the Morris Flynn bout are arriving from Dallas Fort Worth and other Texas towns with about fourteen thousand fans predicted at the big arena

Tulsa Okla Carl Morris Oklahoma “Hope Jim Flynn Morris Tulsa Fair Grounds Don Riley Denver Jack Geyer Harry Wuest Big Hope Jack Johnson Olahoma Jack Geyer Geyer Carl Joe Jeanette Southwest Dallas Fort Worth Texas Morris-Flynn Big Dier

Approaching Coronation Draws Global Spotlight

London reports the coronation of King George V at Westminster Abbey drawing a world stage. Governors, royals, and foreign dignitaries including Crown Princes of Denmark and Germany will attend. Pageantry centers on the Abbey interior, royal canopy, and a parade of imperial regalia.

What Vinita Was Doing 20 Years Ago

Rev T F Brewer of Muskogee preached at the Methodist church for Galloway college students. Eph and Isaac Morton are in the cabbouse charged with stealing $230 from Uncle Josh Purcell. Ed Shanahan will be found at the drug store. Senator Hoolie Bell has the best garden in town. W H Kornegay, late from Neosho, will office near the Raymond building. Hon R L Owen was on the streets. John Gurnter brings in rye heads. Judge Mason suggests Tibbetts rise earlier. An inch of rain was plenty. Balentine bought a new Fairbanks wagon scale with a 20 foot platform. Carey Hoffman married Kate Zehner of Osage Mission at Parsons. They stay at Pumphreys. Emmett Skinner and Henry Trott in Trott’s lumber yard. B N Rate and T F Thompson to Muskogee as witnesses. First peach shipment to Kansas City. Skinner & Ratcliff received lumber for a granary at the mill. Prairie chickens expected to be abundant. Mrs C D Gunter to Siloam Springs. James A Duncan of Horse Creek in town. Ex Chief Chas Thompson Cocha siated died at Spavinaw. Ladies of the Methodist Parsonage Society hosted Mrs M A Clark’s birthday. W T Beatty added an ice box in his meat market. P Shanahan vs Frisco trial in Muskogee. New day selling at about $3 a ton. Wheat harvest strong. Bank matter moving toward a wholly home-capital organization. Jess Drey to finish telegraphy course and return by early July. Jonathan Gore first to show ripe pies Early Harvest samples at the office.

T. F. Brewer Muskogee Methodist Church Galloway College Eph Isaac Morton Cabbouse Josh Purcell Ed Shanahan Senator Hoolie Bell W. H. Kornegay Neosho Raymond R. L. Owen John Gurnter John Mason Tibbets Balentine Fairbanks Carey Hoffman Parsons Kate Zehner Osage Mission Pumphreys Emmett Skinner Henry Trott Ware W. J. Trott B. N. Rate T. F. Thompson Kansas City Skinner & Ratcliff W. S. Trott C. D. Gunter Siloam Springs James A. Duncan Horge Creek Chas. Thompson Cochasiated Spavinaw Methodist Parsonage Society M. A. Clark P. Shanahan Frisco Jess Drey Jonathan Gore

Mormon Leader Can't Attend Sugar Probe Testimony

Joseph F. Smith, president of the Mormon church, telegraphed the house sugar investigation committee that he cannot appear as a witness due to obligations and rheumatism. He added Utah-Idaho sugar industry managers could provide all the information he could and more.

Associated Press Salt Lake City Utah Joseph F. Smith Mormon Church House Sugar Investigation Committee Utah-Idaho

Coronation Crowds Fill London Streets and Palaces

London crowds pour into the city to witnessed coronation events as visitors arrive from across the globe. Omni carriages shuttle guests to Buckingham Palace while rail terminals disgorge travelers. The United States ambassador John Hays Hammond is expected tonight. German Crown Prince Henry of Prussia and Prince Henry of the Netherlands are among today's arrivals.

Associated Press London England Commission Globe Buckingham John Hays Hammond United States Prince Henry Prussia Netherlands

First human remains found from Maine wreck

Havana Cuba June 19 The first human parts recovered from the Maine wreck were found by wreckmen removing mud from the spar deck forward of the after superstructure. They uncovered blackened coral encrusted bones including a left forearm and right foot.

Havana Cuba Maine

Britt Arrests Officer Jones Sparks City Crisis

Following a prior incident where Indian boy was beaten by Officers Levi Jones and Jake Smith, Levi Jones was arrested for drunkenness by Deputy Constable John Britt on North Wilson Street. Chief Goodpaster suspended Jones and Smith. Mayor Starr reportedly accepted Jones's resignation, with potential grand jury action pending. Packers Must Stand Trial in Chicago. Judge Carpenter denies rehearing, indictments proceed against J Ogden Armour and nine packers under Sherman Act.

Levi Jones Jake Smith John Britt North Wilson Street Goodpaster Jones Smith Starr Justice of the Peace Stanley Davis Chicago George A. Carpenter Federal District J. Ogden Armour

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