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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1910

Page

6

Decision on Rate Case As Seen by Business Men

Guthrie Oklahoma March 4. Private business men face unavoidable returns of two to twelve percent on investment, while railroads report profits that prove rates are not confiscatory. Gulf Colorado Santa Fe details show intrastate profits and interstate earnings amounting to 606,105.12 for Oklahoma. Judge Hook in St Louis ruled against injunctions, citing 4 to 16 percent returns and challenging claims of confiscation. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission pushes for continued rates citing strong evidence of fair profits and public interest.

Guthrie Okla United State Jrcuit Hook Wa St. Louis Oklahoma Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Company Hook Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe United States Supreme Court Judge Hook Jona Corporation Commission Editaleston Sconeral Commission

Merit System on Katy to Start March First

The Deni son Herald reports a new merit discipline system for Katy with train and engine crews. Violations such as dishonesty insubordination or endangering property will trigger summary discipline. demerit marks are earned and credits reduce them. Monthly record bulletins, access for employees, and cautious publication of cases are described. Arbor Day guidance lists trees for shade and wind exposure including white elm soft maple and pecan with planting notes and bulletin request.

Denison Herald Brown Katy Emer Rendés Wil Viton Hugh Epitions Euch G&labama Morris Hortcultures Department Iriah Junipur Jn Oklahoma Stillwater

Conviction Affirmed in State Capital Conspiracy Case

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of James M. Shumaker on charges of conspiracy to defraud the state in connection with the furnishing of the state capital. The Associated Press reports from Philadelphia on March 7.

Associated Press Philadelphia James M. Shumaker Supreme Court

Gateway Case Ends in Victory for Northern Pacific

The Northern Pacific Railway Company won the case against Portland Gateway in the United States Supreme Court. The Associated Press reports that the decision ends the spanned dispute and marks a victory for the railroad in Washington D C on March 7.

Gateway Associated Prean Washington, D.C Northern Pacific Railway Company Portland Gateway United States

Local and Personal, Vinita Daily Notes Chiefs and Visitors

Monday's Vinita column records numerous visitors and arrivals from Kaw City Ardmore Chelsea Grove Bluejacket and Tulsa. It notes court attendance by Frank R. etc and a marriage license for Albert Sharp and Ronnie Bluejacket. Obituary news includes Judge Finley of Hobart and Kiowa County figures.

William Causity Kaw City J. W. Johnson Ardmore J. L. Kell Chelsea Vinita Misa Jonephine Marker Welch Lisale Cratchield Oleorn Mike Jessie Patten Grove Wets J. J. Smith Westville A. A. Scott Arthur Rodman Carl Croninger Neoako Albert W. Sharp Ronnie Bluejacket Bluejacket C. J. Schmidt Parsona Afton W. Johnson Miss Mellie Milo Mra M. L. Hungate W. B. Crosan Pawnee Rock Kane Judas H. Finley G. C. Pinley B. A. McFarland Hobart Bright Judge Finley Wie Kiowa Kiowa County G. C. Woley

European tour prize draw for Kansas City Journal contest

Newspapers announce Kansas City Journal plans to send thirteen married couples and accompanying guardians on a free Europe tour for young ladies chosen from Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma. Besides the tour, forty one prizes including diamond rings and gold purses are offered, with total prize value about 25000 dollars. Local readers urged to submit names for a chance to win and to receive full information.

Europe West Kansas City Journal Kansas City Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Tils

Explosion at Carol's Shop Ignites Fire in Cleaning Room

An explosion from fumes of recently cleaned clothes in hot gasoline sparked a small blaze in the rear cleaning room of Carroll tailor shop. Mr. Carroll suffered painful burns to face and hands, while the frame building and about $200 of clothing were damaged. Firemen extinguished the fire. repairs enable operations to resume.

Iast Carrol Tailor Shop Carroll Fie

Wanted Land 80 to 320 Acres For Sale

Wanted land 80 to 320 acres with details on location price and terms. Respond with exact parcel location price and terms. Contact at this office or write to Chief Captain care. 371-T-W.

Addrews

Gould Seeks Grand River Name Preference in Oklahoma

Prof. Gould, head of Oklahoma geological survey, urges preserving Grand River usage over Neosho in eastern Oklahoma. He notes local practice and maps favor Grand, while the U S Geographic Board previously chose Neosho for clarity, though many maps still show Grand. He argues against changing a long established name and says state sympathy lies with Grand.

Gould Oklahoma Geological Survey United States Geographical Board Grand River Oklahoma Geographical Board Falcou Ottawa County Spring Kansas Olahama Craig-Ottawa County Ozark Mountains Missouri Otwa County Lean Grand Norman Okla Neosho Indian Territory Sloane Washington, DC Oklahomma Fort Gibson Arkansas Chas. N. Goulp

White Oak School Notes and Student Activities

White Oak School reports relieved mood as term ends and prepares for three months of study. Floyd Chitwood out sick. Roy and Myrtle Letrell visited. Literary Society plans March 19 box supper. third years study physiology. agriculture class eager for scientific farming this summer. Several students excused from exams for good daily grades. Matila and Sereldia Williams return after absence. Walter Chitwood to Vinita for dental work.

White Oak Everyo Ates Floyd Chitwood Miss Harmon Sadie Cas Nettie Goforth Literary Society Prof. Bell Roe Rafferty Walter Chitwood Vinita Lester Rafferty

Dr Hyde Sent to Jail Pending Bond in Swope Case

Dr Hyde, with two attorneys, appeared at County Marshal Mayes office and heard the capias in the Swope mystery case. He was sent to jail by Judge Ralph Latahaw until tomorrow morning when bond terms will be reviewed. Trial set for April 1.

DR. Hyde Associated Prone Kansas City Mir Joel “Mayes Criminal Court Latahaw Hyde Wee Jal Judie Ralph

Home Destroyed by Fire North of Town

A house owned by H. L. Bingham about three miles north of town was destroyed by fire late Saturday. Mr. Herrod and family occupied the home. Mrs. Herrod received serious burns while rescuing her baby from the burning building.

H. L. Bingham

Hogs Sell At Ten Dollars A Hundred In Norton County

Four car loads of hogs from Norton County Kansas sold for ten dollars per hundred on the local market. In Cincinnati market hogs brought ten dollars and twenty five cents per hundred today.

Associated Press Kansas City Norton County Kansan Wold Cincinnati

Hartje Marriage Compromise Reported in Pittsburg

Pittsburg March 7 Augustus Hartje the millionaire paper manufacturer and his wife Mary Scott Hartje are reported to have settled their marital dispute. It is authoritatively reported that the couple reached a compromise agreement.

Hartje Associated Press Pittsburg Augustus Hartje Mary Scott Hartje

Supreme Court Upholds St Joseph Charter as Legal

Jefferson City March 7 The supreme court ruled the new charter of the city of St Joseph constitutional and legal in a decision announced today by Associated Press reporters. It confirms the city adopts governance outlined in the charter and stands as authorized by state law.

Associated Prega Jefferson City Supreme Court City of St. Joseph

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