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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1910

Page

7

Northeastern Oklahoma Teachers Meet Urged For March

An executive committee letter urges superintendents across twenty counties to mobilize a large turnout for the Northeastern Oklahoma Teachers association first session on March 26. It emphasizes wide publicity, district displays of school work, a strong program, and minimal hospitality to focus on educational work.

Northeastern Oklahoma Teachers Association Vinita Okla Northeastern Teachers’ Association State Commercial Club Oklahoma J. F. Gambill B. H. Hester H. W. C. Shelton

Captain Jackson Dies From Paralysis at 76 in Wagoner

Captain William Jackson, a pioneer Indian Territory figure, veteran of the Confederate army, first mayor of Indian Territory and noted Cherokee citizen, died of paralysis at 76 at the home of Col. Gid Sleeper near Falls City. Funeral at three from the M. E. church South in Wagoner, under Masonic lodge auspices.

Muskogee Oklo William Jackson Gid Sleeper Wagoner Flo Texas Texas Rangers Jackson Indian Territory Mr. Jackson Captain Jackson Col. Gid Sleeper Southwest M. 1 Church Masonic Lodge Captain Jackson Wie

Gigantic interurban line is proposed

Guthrie Oklahoma March 5 The Eastern Oklahoma Traction company backed by Muskogee men took out a charter to promote a 251 mile interurban railroad in Oklahoma at an estimated 26 000 per mile Main line Muskogee to Tulsa with branches to Wagoner Webber Falls Chocotah from Muskogee Sapulpa and Tulsa plus a Muskogee Okmulgee Oklahoma City line Incorporators include H B Spaulding R N Eggleston J W Matax L R Kershaw W Lo Tuli J B Furry and Guy Bowman The same men with W P Keegan of Tulea chartered the Railway Construction company of Muskogee with 50 000 capital stock

Guthrie Okla Eastern Oklahoma Traction Company Muskogee Oklahoma Tulsa Wagoner Webber Falls Chocotah Sapulpa Okmulgee Oklahoma City H. B. Spaulding R. N. Eggleston J. W. Matax L. R. Kershaw W. Lo Tuli J. B. Furry Guy Bowman W. P. Keegan Tulea Railway Construction Company of

Funeral for Alexander Butts Draws Many Newspaper Men

Kansas City mourners from Missouri and Kansas and distant places attended the funeral of Alexander Butts former associate editor of the Kansas City Star. Services at Grace Episcopal church were crowded with flowers burying the coffin. He will be buried in New Philadelphia Ohio, his native town, tonight. Pallbearers included W R Nelson editor and owner of the Star.

Kansas City Missouri Kansas Alexander Butts W. R. Nelson the Star

Snow slide near Revelstoke claims many lives

Associated Press reports a large snow slide on the Canadian Pacific line between Hagers Pass and Glacier in the Rockies. Rough counts suggest about twenty or more workers killed, many of them Japanese, with some hope that others buried may be found under snow. A formal statement from CPR officials was awaited.

Associated Press Winneplg Manitoba Revelstoke B.C Canadian Pacific Railroad Vancouver Hagers Pass Glacier Canadian Pacific Rocky Mountains

Brawl in Hotel Leaves Two Dead in Kentucky

In Bera Kentucky Samuel Baker was shot and killed during a three way hotel affray. Marcus Bowlin proprietor of the Commercial Hotel was fatally injured after attempting to quell a disturbance raised by Samuel and Burnham Baker. Bowlin returned with his wife’s gun and fatally shot Samuel Baker. Burnham Baker escaped unharmed.

Associated Press Bera Samuel Baker Marcus Bowlin Baker Burnham Bowlin Burnham Baker

Death Claims Well Known Oklahoma Citizen H H Butler

H H Butler father of Postmaster Joseph H Butler of this city died Saturday night at his Mint home from pneumonia after several days of illness. A leading figure in northeastern Oklahoma he headed the Butler family of postmasters with two sons serving in the role. Though not a Vinita resident he left many friends in the city. Funeral services were held this afternoon. J J Butler traveled to Miami to attend the services.

H. H. Butler Joseph H. Butler Mint Oklahoma Vinita J. J. Butler Miami

Miners’ Bodies Identified Likely Unidentifiable

Report from state mine inspector Richard Newsam states sixty one miner bodies recovered and brought to the surface. Decomposition makes positive identification impossible, leaving the total recovered number likely final.

Peoria Richard Newsam Newsam Gujchie

Increased Rates in Effect Sunday Across Katy Tariffs

Guthrie Oklahoma March 7 The corporation commission notifies that starting Sunday the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway will raise freight tariffs on most commodities per recent commission orders. exceptions include refined and crude petroleum whose new rates begin March 10. The changes cover lumber fence posts brick cement wheat corn soft coal and related crude and refined oil products with detailed mileage based scales.

Guthrie Okla Corporation Commission Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company St. Louis Katy Ttn Car Lote

Former United States Senator Platt Dies in New York

Thomas Collier Platt once New York senator and longtime Republican figure dies at 8 45 pm Sunday in the apartment of Mr and Mrs Gustav Abele on Went Eleventh Street. Cause given as chronic and acute Bright’s disease. Body to be taken to Owego for burial after funeral at the Presbyterian church there Wednesday.

New York Mar Thomas Collier Platt Gustav Abele Eleventh Street Abele Paul Auterbridge Frank H. Platt bin Son Owego Presbyterian Church

Supreme Court Rules Commission Lacks Power on Interstate Branch Connections

The Supreme Court holds the interstate commerce commission cannot compel railroad lines engaged in interstate commerce to grant physical connections with branch outlets for compensation to the branch railroad itself. The ruling narrows the commission’s authority over railroad connections and compensation.

Associated Pron Washington, D.C Ittersate Commerce Commission Supreme Court of the United States

Grand Jury Told to Probe Riot in Dallas District Court

Judge Boa instructed the grand jury to investigate the lynching yesterday with a view to indicting the mob leaders. The militia had been recalled as the district court met in Dallas, Texas, on March 4.

Prous Dallas Tex Boa

Pinchot Vertrees in Long Argument During Hearing

The cross examination of Gifford Pinchot extended into a lengthy debate as Vertrees and Ballinger's counsel clashed over the meaning of questions. Vertrees established that Pinchot’s only firsthand knowledge of any act relating to Ballinger in the Cunningham case rested on a letter Ballinger sent to President Taft on November 15.

Russian Steamer Korea Abandoned by Crew at Sea

The Russian steamer Korea, battered by storms in the North Atlantic, was abandoned by its forty eight crew members on March 1 as the vessel sank. The Caledonia towed the men from the Korea and they are en route to New York.

Korea Associated Press New York Etorna North Atlantic Caldedonia

Republicans In Caucus In Third Ward City Race

The Republicans of the third ward hold four caucuses this afternoon to select candidates for the city council and school board in the coming election. The caucus is held at the office of Deputy United States Marshal Wilkinson.

Third Ward United States Wilkinson

Order to Show Cause on Guardian for Sale of Real Estate

The Craig County Oklahoma County Court orders guardians to show cause on March 28 1910 why minor estates of Jesse Buffington Aldrick Buffington Rosa Blalock and William Henry Blalock should not have their real estate sold. Notices to be published in Vinita Weekly Chieftain three times prior to hearing. Also Sidney Carter sued in small claims for 5.05 dollars with case deadline March 28 1910 in Pinitt Sidney Carter defendant.

Chieftain Hne Oklsonne Craig Jente Buffington R. J. Wright Jesse Buffington Aldrick Buffington Aaid Vinita Craig County Frear State of Oklahoma Sald Warde Baid Craig Vinita Weekly Chieftain Seay Theo. D. B BAR

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Craig County Oklahoma

In pursuance of a County Court order dated February 21 1910 guardian of the estate of minor David B McCrary will sell at private sale to the highest cash bidder, subject to court confirmation, on March 14 1910 at 1 30 p m in the County Court room Craig County Oklahoma, the minor’s interest in described lands in sections and townships listed, bids in writing with one third certified check, sale to be confirmed by the County Court. Guardian ALL. Sen Parkor Rider Brown Attorneys for guardian.

Craig County Oklahoma David BE. McCrary Eaid County Court David B. McCrary Tota Township Range SE 14 Firet Chieftain Willie A. McCrary Wald Wille A. McCrary Slater

Notice of private sale of minor's estate in Craig County Oklahoma

Guardian of Wille A McCrary minor announces a private sale in County Court Craig County Oklahoma on March 14 1910 at 1 20 pm to confirm bids. Sale covers Lot 1 and described NW and SW sections in Section 1 Township 26 North Range 20 West with one third bid deposit. attorneys Parker Rider Brown sign.

Lot Section Township

Notice to Creditors to Present Claims in Vinita Estate

The matter concerns the estate of Jemima Blythe of Vinita Craig County Oklahoma. Amanda H. Goodykonts executrix urges all creditors to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months of the first publication.

Firat Norice Jemima Blythe Vinita Craig A. B. Marks Okln Thoma Ward Craig Cownty Amanda H. Goodykoonts

Guardianship Hearing for Delilah Harris Real Estate Sale

In Craig County Oklahoma the County Court schedules a hearing on March 16 1910 to decide whether to grant a guardian Reed to sell part or all of Delilah Harris minor estate. Alex J Harris guardian petitions for private sale and the court orders appearance of interested parties and next of kin to show cause. A three week notice will be published in Craig Oklahoma.

Chieftain State of Oklahoma Craig County Delilah Harris Alex J Harris Alex J. Harris Minor Oils Anid Craig

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. W. DA I Aean Tage C. C. Heidtman Vinita, Oklahoma William T. Aye Scott F. L. Marney Riddle Klahoma Res Dr. G. 0. Burch Ros Phono Louis Bagby Hassell E. A. Stubblefield, C. M. C McGeorge W. B. Depue Court House DR. C. S. Neer D.H. Wilson Attorney-At-Law Empire James S. Davenport Vinita, Okla Offlce New Halsall Bldg Commonwealth Land Company Halsell Building Lewis Rogers Undertaker Hinshaw Plumbing Co Northeastern Ers’ Association Butts Amother Platt Sidney Carter Justine ALL. Sen Guardian Parkor, Rider & Brown, Hin Attorneys Ata al, Cee, Parkar, Rider & Brown, Hia Attorneys Theo. D . Byrear Parker, Rider & Bro Attorneys Guardian
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