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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1909

Page

8

Missouri Two Cent Fare Case Rejected By Judge McPherson

The Associated Press reports Judge McPherson of the U S District Court ruled Missouri two cent fare and freight rate statutes not remunerative, upholding railroads against state enforcement. The decision questions whether intrastate traffic yields reasonable profits after expenses, noting the burden on the state to prove invalidity beyond doubt.

Associated Press Kansas City Mar dhPherson United States District Court McPherson State of Missouri Pennsylvania Minasuri Mach Covernor Hughes New York Hughes Jinynie Setem Burlington Bante Wabowh Wil Supreme Court Nebraska Lees Teave Frank Hagerman

Standard Oil case ends with not guilty verdict instruction

Judge Anderson instructed the jury to find the Standard Oil company not guilty. The court announced the decision after a long argument by Assistant District Attorney Wilkereva, and the jurors were sent back to render a verdict. Most indictments against Standard Oil of Indiana were voided and will be abandoned by the government.

Ay Associated Prean Chicago Mar Anderson Wilkereva Standard Oil Company of Indians

Oklahoma towns plan new school buildings this year

Norman to build a high school costing 999,271 using Coffeyville brick and Bedford limestone with a 700 seat auditorium. Mounds votes bonds for a county high school at 50,000 and another 35,000 for school buildings. Westville appropriates funds for a state normal. Depew approves 5,000 in bonds for a school. Duston sells 12,000 in bonds for school construction. Guthrie reports house session delays and tax proposal amendments.

Oklahoma Norman Coffeyville Mounds Westville Depew Duston Guthrie Okla Mar House Anthony Senate McCalla Jones Cope Tilloton Tillotson McCatin Maxey Raleiy and Ore ' Row

Owa Sheriff Rescues Prisoner From Mob Night Drive

In a tense midnight pursuit, Sheriff Grimey ferried a prisoner from a jail to the station to avert a lynching. Telegrams and rumors swirled as locals sought to seize John Junior, connected to the case of Clara Hosen. Fred Wtonen, brother of the murdered girl, appeared with others seeking vengeance, but the sheriff moved quickly to protect the inmate and secure transport to Ft Mattheon.

Associated Pree Jewourney Noturney John Junior Verre Alnyer Clara Hosen Grimey Muddy Fonda Ft. Matthe

Hayward Asked to Accept a Government Position

Waeeklegion Nebraska. Hayne of Netarka City Neb secretary of the republican nations committee had been asked to recite Treat Whatai nt postdater general.

Hayward Waeeklegion

Scottish Lord Granted Divorce Amid Shaky Promises

John Alexi der Stirling of Kippendaine wins a divorce from Lady Stirling Taylor, an American show woman, with custody of their child. The case, linked to unsettled reforms, touches on custody and evolving divorce norms across regions including Missouri and Pennsylvania.

Edenborg Scotland John Alexi der Stirling Kippendaine Lady Stirling Tora Taylor Northland Stielling

Governor Hadley Not Surprised By Decision

Jefferson City Missouri March assessment court ruling blocks tenant pie vengeance law. Governor Hadley says it is not final and the state will appeal to the U S Supreme Court. attorney general to decide further action.

Associated Press Jefferson City Mar Ovethor Hadley McPherson Ald United States Supreme Court Attorney General

Attorney General Major Vows to Continue Fight

Associated Press reports Kansas City Missouri Attorney General Major pledges to persist in seeking lower railroad rates in Missouri. He states the effort will be pushed during the current legislative session as Governor Nadley and leaders consider possible action at the dam site today.

Major Associated Prom Kanwwe City Maer Jon W. Major Missouri Nadley

Denies Right of Union Ten Boycott in District Court

Court of Appeals of the District affirms a Supreme Court ruling enjoining the American Federation of Labor from interfering with the Buck Steve and Thies company or its customers. Opinion modifies the decree to remove labor organization restrictions and mentions of related defendants.

Sky Assmilated Prem. Wiehngom D.court Dietiet At “Ofombla Txing Supreme Court of the District Amercan Federation of Libor Pyle We Dent Petronice Hist Tok Stove and Thine Company Bt. Louw Oplnion Orgatization Buck Steve and Thies Company

Oklahoma Man May Get Indian Commissioner Job

Washington March 11 No changes at the interior department except the assistant attorney general's office. A New York man Joy Norris is slated for the post while Oklahoma contenders have urged President Taft to consider local candidate Wash Cole, now a prominent name in Indian affairs.

Washington Woodruff New York Wld Joy Norris Oklahoma Taft Thie Weel Wash Cole

Home refineries to ease Oklahoma oil overproduction

Oklahoma refiners plan to curb excess output as new refineries in Oklahoma and adjacent fields begin operation. With over 100 000 barrels daily produced locally and 40 million barrels stored, the industry expects refining capacity to absorb and market most new oil from rapidly expanding discoveries in the Oklahoma fields.

Ohio City Une Richand Mt Sapulpa Mukee Muskogee Oklahoma Almont

Rumor of Illness of King Edward Unconfirmed

London dispatch reports no confirmation of a United States source claiming King Edward is seriously ill at Blarrite. The rumor has not been verified by British authorities or royal circles.

Edward London United States

Notice of Private Real Estate Sale in Adair County Oklahoma

10th notice of sale of real estate under court order in Adair County Oklahoma. Guardian of minor William A Downing Susie Downing and Jerale Downing will sell at private sale to highest bidder for cash subject to court confirmation on March 7 at 1 PM in Westville. Property includes life estate of George H Downing with undivided 34 interest in SW ¼ and W ½ of SE ¼ of Section 12 Township 18 Range 26, in Cernig County Oklahoma. Sale held at Westville office or guardian’s office.

Adair State of Oklahoma Wiliam A. Downing Susie Downing Jerale Downinge Aald Weatville Adair al the Kittate Iyihk Cernig Okli George H. Downing Earl R. Horine Weerville Adair County Pebrumy

Estate Notice of Private Sale in Craig County OK

Notice is given under an order of the Craig County Court Oklahoma that Lola Jonas a minor has an estate guardian who will sell at private sale to the highest bidder for cash subject to court confirmation on March 15 1909 at 10 oclock am in the Craig County Court room the land described as the NE 14 of NW 14 W 12 of SH 14 of NW 14 NE etc.

Craig State of Oklahoma Lola Jonas Woiner Sald Coun Re State of Oklahoma Sale Jones Oklahome

Notice of Settlement Hearing in Crate County OK

Sam Vann as guardian of Cheeses Vann a minor has filed for settlement and discharge of his guardianship account. The court fixes March date at 10 in the forenoon in the county courtroom in White City Crate County Oklahoma for a hearing on the petition. Any interested party may appear and contest the account in writing. The order is signed by THEO. DEL PRE judge on January 18.

Sam] Vann Cheses Vann Wiita Ounty Crate Wold Stld Pelmigry Theo. del Pre Crate County Oklahoma

Notice of Hearing Return of Sale of Real Estate

State of Oklahoma Craig County County Court. In the matter of the estate of Byron Riley a minor Rathbun Alden legal guardian. Notice is hereby given that Rathbun Alden the duly appointed guardian will appear to present a return of sale of real estate for the minor.

State of Oklahoma Craigi

Sale of Rileys Estate Block Fourteen Forty Four North Quarter

Qualified Claera Riley and guardian present for confirmation of sale of the 40 acres in the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of section 14 township 24 range 12 Indian Meridian. Sale listed for Monday March 1909 at 10 in Vinita County Courtroom. Creditors may object in writing. case set for bearing. Court clerk signs the notice.

Claera Riley Eicora Riley Coun Vinita

Notice of Sale of Kentucky Estate in Craig Oklahoma

Notice of sale of Annie Allen minor estate by guardian in Craig County Oklahoma. Court order dated 18 January 1909 directs sale to highest bidder at county court room on March 6 at ten. Property described as N1 2 NE, NW 14 NE, NW 14 Ser 7 etc in Section OU Township 26 West Range Het. Sale proceeds held with town attorney Addis Brown in Vinita. Bond to cover one third of amount. Dated February 9.

Section Township North Range East Addis Craig Noma Tuary Annie Allen Pywale Oklahoma Annie Alen Crate Homa Worth Range Het Vinita Wik Mount Bhi

Guardianship sale of minor's estate in Craig County

Notice that Rathbun Alden as guardian of the minor Rathbun Alden has filed a return of sale of real estate for the minor Plossl Hil in the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of section 4 township 26 north range 13 east Indian Meridian. Hearing set for March 10, 1909 at 10 a.m. in the county courthouse at Craig to confirm sale and allow objections in writing.

State of Oklahoma Cief Rathbun Alden Aid Momste Min Ravhhy Alden Sid Pian Plossl Hil Towit Sorthens Uniteed States Vinity Gaid Courty Craig Teady Perann Jr

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