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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1911

Page

2

CANDIDATES FILE FOR CITY OFFICES

List of candidates filed for city offices in Vinita and Craig county towns for the March 21 primary and April election. Names cover mayor, police judge, treasurer, attorney, marshal, school board, street commissioner, city council wards, and trustees. Various parties noted. no candidates for assessor.

Oklahoma Vinita Craig County A, J. Green Eugene Hall W. Houk Andrews J. W. Byrd I. M. Wier Theo. W. Perry Republian W. G. Reamer J. M. Mahoney Paul ¥. Mackey H. J. Swarts Willard H. Voyles W. M. Simms Henry C. Chatterton H. R. Clark Charles H. Goodpaster G. B. Williams Lee Webb

Taft Arrives in Augusta for Restful Getaway

President Taft reached Augusta Georgia today for a brief rest before resuming work in Washington. He plans daily golf each morning and motor trips in the afternoons with Mrs. Taft joining him tomorrow. A private telephone line was installed from his room to the White House.

Associated Press Augusta Taft Washington Mia Misk Helen

Senate Cuts Appropriation for Vinita to 250000

Oklahoma City Oklahoma March 11 The Senate passed two house bills granting 50000 each for new buildings at Lawton and Tishomingo agricultural schools and set 250000 for three new buildings at the Vinita Insane asylum, splitting the total from the house. One bill on will publication and another on convict road labor were killed for insufficient need.

Oklahoma City Mar Senate House Lawton Tishomingo Vinita Barrett

Haskell Groe 1a Near Conclusion

Federal court proceedings in Columbus Savings & Trust case continue this afternoon with Has kell attorneys prevailing on key demurrer issues. Judge Campbell may hear requests for jury instructions as parties push toward verdict. Franklin County records were admitted after certification, despite prior exclusion.

Franklin County Ohio Columbus Savings & Trust Company Vas Hansell Demurrer St. Louis National Contracting Company Campbell Haskell Hogland

Commission Orders County Supplies Purchasing System

The board of county commissioners orders the county clerk to act as purchasing agent for all county supplies. Officers must requisition through the clerk, who will purchase, record prices, and authorize payment. The action informs officers and suppliers that claims not ordered and checked by the clerk will not be recognized.

Board of County Commissioners

Oklahoma Lad Again Wins in Oxford Varsity Meet

Oxford defeats London Athlete Club by five to three in the annual sports meet. R. L. Lange of Oklahoma wins the 100 yard dash in ten and one fifth seconds. George E. Putnam of Kansas takes the hammer with a throw of 152 feet nine inches.

Associated Press Oxford England Mar London Athlete Club R. L. Lange Oklahoma George E. Putnam Kansas

Who's Who in the next U S House race shaping up

A Washington dispatch notes Speaker elect Champ Clark nearly chosen and his private secretary Wallace D Bassford of Missouri slated to succeed L White Bushbey. It outlines candidates for key posts including Clerk of the House South Trimble, Sergeant at arms and other offices with various declarations of support and expected appointments.

House Bassford Missouri Newpaper Clark Washington D. C Jhouse Champ Clark Wallace D.bassford Missouri Joseph C. Sinnot Charles R. Crisp Americus Asher C. Hinds Maine Journal William ©. Hughes Montgomery City Clyde B Price Alabama Tennessee Robert Gordon Ohio Robert Brenner New Jersey Dunlop Augusta South Carolina Georgia

Salvation of South in Conservation of Her Soil

Victor H. Olmsted, chief of the U S department of agriculture statistics bureau, told the Southern Commercial Congress in Atlanta that preserving southern soils through intelligent farming and better roads will boost exports, rail facilities, and wealth. He cited cotton exports of 443 million dollars in seven months, argued the south can grow crops previously imported, and praised farm demonstration programs, livestock, fruit and nut industries, and the truck sector as keys to continued prosperity.

Atlanta Victor H. Olmsted Bureau of Statistics States Department of Agriculture Southern Commercial Congress Sai Mr. Olmsted South Jis Department of Commerce and Labor United States Department of Agriculture Southland America North South Atlantic Gulf Eure

Bailey Summoned as Witness in Lorimer Case

States Attorney Burke obtained a subpoena to compel Senator Bailey of Texas to testify against State Senator Broderick in the United States Senate investigation. Holstlaw had charged payment of 2500 dollars for a vote for Lorimer, producing a Chicago deposit slip the defense called forged.

Associated Press Chicago States Burke Today Bailey Texas Broderick Holstlaw Lorimer United States Senate

Continuance Granted in Too Late Baby Case

J Starr reports a letter from Washington stating the Gritts Injunction case against the Cherokee children on the newborn roll under the Curtis Act of April 26, 1906 has been continued to March 22, 1911. Observers expect another injunction suit to be filed, aiming for further delay.

J. (. Starr Washington, D. C Washington

Adler's Appeal for Childhood Protects Emancipation Effort

Dr. Felix Adler of New York addressed Birmingham on March 13, urging support for the National Child Labor Committee. He urged stronger laws and enforcement to end child labor and stressed preserving the child’s physical and mental capital to ensure future efficiency.

Birmingham Alo South Felix Adler New York National Child Labor Committee Adler Dr. Adler

Ogden Hotel Robbed Under Nose of Police

Two masked bandits robbed the Reed hotel in Ogden Utah early this morning half a block from police headquarters. The night clerk and five guests were lined up while one robber covered them and the other forced the clerk to open the safe and pour seven hundred dollars into a bag before the duo escaped.

Iby Associated Press Ogden Utah Mar Reed Hotel

Citizens to Guard Cars to Run Streetcars

After a week long tie up traffic on Oklahoma City street railway is to resume late this afternoon. A thousand armed citizen deputies will guard the first cars, though labor says it will not interfere.

Oklahoma City

Carter Arrives to Command Texas Troop Mobilization

Major General W. H. Carter arrives in San Antonio with staff and assumes command at camp. The 11th Cavalry lands and tents are pitched at the railroad yards under Colonel D. B. McCarthy. Washington notes Texas mobilization push, with about ten thousand in Carter’s division and more detached units in the department.

Associated Press San Antonio Tex W. H. Carter Eleventh Cavalry D. B. McCarthy Department of Missouri Washington, D. C Department of Texas Texas Carter Coast Artillery

State University News Highlights Geology Jobs and Trips

Prof Paxton talks on Greek Mythology and Greek Art to the Twentieth Century club in Oklahoma City. Twenty six students seek summer work on the Oklahoma geological survey. Geologist Everett DeGolyer returns to study here. John Harris passes Philippine civil service exam. Prof Meier announces third European tour for teachers and students. Freshman geologists to study the Arbuckles in April for stratigraphy.

Paxton Twentieth Century Club Oklahoma City Oklahoma Geological Survey State Gould Everett L. DeGolyer Tampico Mexico DeGolyer John F. Harris Philippine Islands Harris Philippines Henry Meier Meier Montreal United States Canada England Scotland France Italy Switzerland Germany Austria Holland Belgium Artuckle Mountains Arbuckles

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