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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1909

Page

7

County Court Schedule for Craig County Oklahoma

The Craig County Court in Oklahoma issues terms and sittings on the first Mondays of January April July and October at Vinita Court House for law and fact trials. Weekly hearings in the county judge rooms in Vinita and Webta are set July August and September for probate and other proceedings without a jury.

Senate i Te of Oklahoma Craig In County City of Vinita Wits Dia Jory Rin Unty Jude Wiatta Kiahowa Craig Sean Ok Oma B. Frean

Gas Generator Fatal Fire Kills Three In Washington Plant

A gas generator explosion at a Washington gas plant early today caused fatal burns to three men. Investigators probe the cause as the victims are identified by company and local authorities.

Ly Associated Press Washington, D. C

Publishers plead not guilty to libel charge

The Press Publishing Company, publishers of the New York World, pleaded not guilty in court to criminal libel charges related to Panama Canal publications.

Apsociated Press New York the Press Pubing Company New York World

Notice of Real Estate Sale in Craig County Oklahoma

Guardian A J Pitchford will sell at private sale on March 9 1909 at 10 am in the Craig County Court room Oklahoma the real property of Elizabeth Jones a minor described as 80 acres N1 2 NE1 4 Sec 11 Town 28 N Range 21 E, bid by certified check. sale subject to county court confirmation. Addison Brown attorney for guardian Vinita Oklahoma.

Craig Oklahoma Hlizabeth Jones Oklai Wilzabeth Jones Addisoh Atorney Law Vinita

Notice of Real Estate Sale in Craig County Oklahoma

Public sale of the Harrison Johnson estate minor interests in land in Craig County Oklahoma. Auction at Kurt House Infinita on February 26 1909 at 10 a m for cash only. Northwest Quarter Section 17 Township 11 Range 6 East

Notice of Real Estate Sale in Craig County Oklahoma

Guardian Rathbun Alden announces for the estate of Della Johnson a minor that on March 20, 1909 at 10:00 a.m. in the Craig County Courthouse Oklahoma the real estate including the south half of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter section 17 township 28 north range 15 east comprising about twenty acres will be sold at public auction for cash to the highest bidder after court confirmation.

Craig State of Oklahoma Della Johnson Oklahomm Della Johson State of Oklahoma Craig County United States Survey

Deserted by Fiancée E W H Kiisley Ends Life

McAlester Oklahoma March 15 W H Kiisley a railroad bridgeman about 40 years old committed suicide at the Fogarty hotel by swallowing creosote. A note to his mother Salome Kiinley Rochester Washington explained engagement to a woman who deserted him. Another note to Dave Pollock Canadian asked burial “Just anywhere.” No money found on him.

McAlester Okla Mar W. H. Kiisley Fogarty Shere Tre Salome Kninley Rochester Hin Dave Pollock Dera

War Clouds Hover Over Nicaragua and El Salvador

Reports from Mexico City dated March 13 claim war rumors spread about Nicaragua and Salvador with unconfirmed reports of a naval engagement between belligerent gunboats.

Associated Press Mexico City

Fishermen Report Disaster to Schooner Ann J. Trainer

New York maritime disaster report. The schooner Ann J. Trainer from Philadelphia, partly dismantled in a gale near Atlantic City, was towed into New York harbor with only the foremast standing. Fishermen first sighted the vessel in distress and notified wireless stations. a passing steamer rendered aid as a tow was sent for assistance.

Associated Press New York Ann J. Trainer Philadelphia New York Harbor Atlantic City Ee Harbor

Regulars Claim to Have the Insurgents Licked

Associated Press reports President aft spoke with Speaker Cannon and senators Burton and Nelson along with former representative Watson. Cannon declined publication and said in a statement We have got them licked. Watson described the remark as a factual statement about the regulars’ position in the house amid their skirmish with insurgents.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Aft Cannon Burton Nelson Watson Cannon Ater

Lieutenant Cone Promoted to Rear Admiral at Navy Bureau

Lieutenant Commander Hutchinson Cone is named head of the Bureau of Steam Engineering in the Navy with the rank of rear admiral. He is credited with safely towing the torpedo boat flotilla from Newport News to San Francisco with the battleship fleet.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Hutchinson Cone Bureau of Steam Engineering of Navy Newport News San Francisco

Operators and miners wrangle in coal talks

The Anthracite Mine Workers and Operators sub committee meets again this afternoon as miners vow to back their union. President T. F. Lewis says the miners will demand recognition of their organization and reject any three year extension of the current contract.

Associated Press Philadelphia T. F. Lewis

Oklahoma Granite Considered Finest in World

Norman March 12 According to Professor Chas N Gould Oklahoma granite especially Wichita mountains is praised as the finest in the world The article notes granite at Granite Oklahoma is high quality with red and grey varieties and mentions black gabbroja and Tikhamingo mottled granite as handsome durable materials

Norman Gaia Mar Chas, N. Gould Oklahoma Wichita Mountains Tikhamingo

Oklahoma Boys May Work for University Training

Norman residents encourage student labor for university projects with work at twenty cents an hour. Students may volunteer time to help with sewer ditch work, aimed at self support during their education. University leaders and Norman community favor student involvement to maximize local participation in campus tasks.

Oklahoma Norman Okla Mar Frank Flood Oklahoma University

National Banks Cannot Guarantee Depositors

Topeka Kans March 16 Your letter asks if a bank may guarantee deposits under Kansas law The deputy comptroller says national banks cannot participate in a state guaranty scheme It would be a contract of guaranty and beyond a national bank’s power

Topeka Kans of Nations Bank Pleasanton T. P. Kane Curency Washington Kansas Bank

Iowa Sees Heaviest Snow in Fifteen Years

The Des Moines bureau reports six inches of new snow in twelve hours across Iowa, the heaviest in fifteen years. Despite the snowfall traffic remains unhindered and the snow is not drifting.

Owa Iby Presa Des Moines Iowa

Captain Hanna to be tried April 19 in murder case

Captain Peter C. Hanna faces trial in Flushing on April 19 on charges tied to the murder of Wm. Annis, according to Associated Press dispatches dated March 16. The case centers on alleged involvement in the fatal shooting.

Peter Associated Preas Flushing Peter C. Hanna Annis

Oklahoma Legislature Ends Twenty Four Hour Session

Guthrie March 15 The second Oklahoma legislature adjourned after a continuous twenty four hours of work. It passed the school land leasing bill with a four percent rental, approved several penal and educational measures, and set dates for the Taylor city election. Warden appointments and convict labor plans were confirmed as the body completes state penal institutions.

Guthrie Okla Mar Oklahoma House Senate Maxey Shawnee Leewee Taylor, City Haskell County Election Board Board of Control McAlester Granite Greer County R. W. Dick Ardmore State Penitentiary Sam Flainor Erie City Reformatory Venta Kansas Bugent P. Day Poteau W. R Ada State Reformatory

Five Oklahoma bills signed shaping state affairs

Governor Hankell signed five bills in Guthrie Oklahoma. They authorize a $40,000 deaf school appropriation now at Sulphur, legalize Shattuck incorporation, allow Jenks to transfer surplus road funds for a Cimarron River bridge, amend banking law, and enable special elections under the Initiative and Referendum. A Sequoyah statue is proposed for the Hall of Time in Washington.

Cliremore Pauls Valley Maintenante Chickasha Taft Sulphur Fort Gibson A.nnn M. College Stillwater Sez. State University Whittaker's Orphan Home Wiburton School of Mines Edmond Normal Alva Normal Weatherford Normal Langston Colored A. and M. College University Preparatory School Tonkawa Fort Supply Insane Norman Maintenants Conner and Murray Edmond, Alva Weatherford Langston Treasury Public Guthrie Okla Mar Hankell Shattuck Séllin County Jenks Tulsa County Cimarvon River Oklahomia Senate Sequoyah Washington

George Kapps Hay Barn Burns

A blaze destroyed the large hay barn and contents of George Kapp in the southwest part of town. Firemen prevented spread to nearby homes but the loss is estimated at about 9600 with insured amounts totaling 6500. Possible cause linked to tramp intrusions.

Gieorgy Kapp Tre Kapp Butler & Bonfoey, Tarlton & Company F. L. Burckhalter

Robbers Blow Kramer State Bank Safe for $1700

Early today in Kramer Nebraska, robbers blew the bank safe at Kramer State Bank, securing seventeen hundred dollars before fleeing. Police searched the area for suspects as the heist prompted an investigation by local authorities.

Associated Press Kramer, Neb Mar Kramer State Bank

Public Service Commission Law 18 Upheld by Court

The appellate division of the supreme court in New York sustained the constitutionality of the Public Service Commission Law 18 in a unanimous decision. Associate Press reports the ruling was delivered today with the court upholding the statute.

Public Service Commission Law Hy Aasociated Press New York Mar Public Service Commission Superme Court

Resignation Accepted for Los Angeles Mayor Harper

The jetty council today accepted the restoration of Mayor Harper. Action on selecting a successor was postponed.

Los Angeles Associated Press Los Aangles Calif Jetty Council Today Harper

Crossing work planned by rail line official in city

Mr Culn of the Missouri Kansas Texas railway construction department arrives to install the Illinois and Canadian avenues crossing and may oversee beautification along the right of way east of the Auditorium grounds.

Culn Missouri, Kansas Texan Railway Construction Department Illinois and Canadian Avenues Auditorium

Cooper Cage Trial Heads to Jury Tonight

Nashville awaiting the Cooper case as attorney Mocarn resumes the state’s closing argument. The defense and prosecution appear near completion, with jurors possibly hearing the verdict tonight in the Cooper trial.

Cooper Cage Associated Prema Nashville Tenn Mocarn Cooper

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A. J. Pitchford Guardian Wal A. Brown, Axocney Tate Harrison Johnson Kurt House Infinita Pulicanie Madestola Nigaraugua H. S. Cone Ognizing Union Labor Fife Pan Handle District Agricultural George Kapp Hay D. H. Wilson Edison Earth Smiley Furniture Company
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