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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1910

Page

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Coleman Sues For Rights To Land In Osage County

In Pawhuska Oklahoma March 24 a suit filed in Osage county district court by King and Shinn on behalf of Charles Coleman seeks control of a one half inherited Osage land estate of about 800 acres. Coleman claims he was improperly steered into mining stock and denied access to his legacy after marrying Mary Cheshemalla. The filing alleges manipulation by W H Aaron M L Levin Sam Zeno and Judge Denison and notes Coleman is under 21 and illiterate. The case likely proceeds in the Osage district term.

Pawhuska Oklo King & Shinn District Court Osage County Charles Coleman Mary Cheshemalla Osage Levindale Lead & Zinc Company W. H. Aaron M. L. Levin Sam Zeno Denison Coleman Caron Mary Joseph Coleman Cole Aaron Levin Jeman Vinita Jovindale Lead & Zinc Company OK Territorial Neman Oklahoma Ir. Agron Osige County

Coroner inquest set for Phillibent death case

Osage City Mo and nearby towns report a coroner's inquest into the death of retired farmer Phillibent after a vehicle collision with Grace McCount and three others. Prosecution decisions hinge on the verdict, as authorities plan further action. Osage payment day drought relief aid begins in Wauka Okla with over 1,000 receipts issued amid town bustle.

Oelated Proas Gas City Mar Tomor Ian Phillibent Mise Grace McCount Mem Kane Quent Mias Mo Wunka Okla Osage Argus

Fire Threatens Olathe Party Visit Thebes Dream

Roosevelt party undertook an excursion into Thebes, exploring its ancient majesty amid ruins and Babylonian associations. The trip, dated March 22, reflects a bold, atmospheric journey through Upper Egypt with a focus on historic sites.

Thebes Proga Upper Egypt Mar Roosevelt Amid Babylon

Pittsburg Councilmen Admit Bribe Acceptance

Ning members of the Pittsburg city council confessed today to accepting bribes paid for votes on street vacation and bank ordinances. All were granted postponed sentences.

Pittsburg

Usury Case Carried to Supreme Court in Oklahoma

Guthrie Oklahoma March 23 A case challenging the old usury law appeals to the state supreme court from Johnston County First National Bank of Tishomingo argues against a $79 judgment paid to W P Blair for usury. Blair had five loans totaling 261 dollars with interest disputes over usury limits.

Guthrie Okla State Supreme Court Tishomingo Johnston County First National Bank of W. P. Blair Blair

Osage Western railroad plan reviewed by visitors

Vice-President Claence Walters of Osage Western and Fred Hume returned from a survey of the proposed route. They met citizens at the Commercial Club to discuss the project and set a Saturday meeting to finalize the bonus contract. Hume offered no firm financial outlook but signaled strong prospects.

Claence Walters Osage Western Railroad Fred Hume Eastern Capital Eastern Capitaliste Hume Galena Waltera Commercial Club Walters

Gladbrook Wreck Toll Surges to 44 Dead in Iowa Tragedy

Associated Press report from Marshalltown dated March 22 narrates that two more victims died today, bringing the death toll to 44 and marking the worst wreck in state history. Four more bodies were identified, eight identified to date, with seven still unnamed.

Associated Preas Marshalltown Mar

Weston and Colline Begin Kansas City Walk Challenge

Weston started from Topeka at six this morning bound for Eudora this evening. D Francis Colline of Kansas City, who began with Weston from Emporia, turned back at Emporia and caught a train today, ending his walk attempt.

Associated Press Topeka Kans Weston Eudora Tallen Enat Topeke D. Francis Colline Kansas City Emporia

Mauray Sentenced to Imprisonment for Leavenworth

Mauray and eleven associates were sentenced to imprisonment at Leavenworth and departed for the prison today. The Associated Press reports the authorities moved swiftly after a court decision in Leavenworth.

Mauray Leavenworth Associated Presa Councilinity Mar Adocistes

Approved Roll of Eastern Cherokees to Begin Payments

Ex-Congressman James Davensport reports the court approved the Eastern Cherokees roll on March 15 1910. About 30 827 names are on the roll with roughly 4 100 000 dollars to be distributed as a pro rata share of about 138 per person. Checks will be written by the treasury after expense approval and will be delivered by Guion Miller within 30 to 60 days, with publication of delivery plans to follow.

James Davensport Davenport Galen Miller Court of the Treasury Department Guion Miller Treasury Department Congress Hrain Miller Oklahoma

Two More Deaths Added to List of Casualties

By Associated Prensa Marshalltown, IA Mar 24 Two more victims of the Hock Toland wreck near Gladbrook Monday died today raising fatalities to forty nine The new deceased are A H Nagel of Watertoo and Charles BE Davis of Minneapolia Additional identified dead include Mrs Mary Parrish of Sedalia MO and Milton Parrish her husband identified as G W Blair of Sedalia who is among the dead.

Associated Prensa Marshalltown Gladbrook A. H. Nagel Watertoo Charles BE Davis Minneapolia Mary ®. Parrish Sedalia Milton Pariah

Tulsa Loses Telephone Rate Fight in District Court

Tulsa Ohio city lost a bid to restrain Pioneer Telephone from instituting a 26 percent rate increase. Judge Poe denied the injunction and the city planned to appeal. Tulsa has touted low rates among comparable cities as it has fought the proposed rise for nearly two years.

Tulsa Ohin Mar Poe Pioneer Telephone Company Ncale Te Amd Tulea

Oklahoma City Meeting on Rate Case Status Planned

Preparations are under way in Oklahoma City for a meeting of commercial magnates of the southwest within two weeks. The gathering will consider the rate case brought by the Southern Shippers' Association to secure a more equitable freight rate schedule from the Atlantic coast to the southwest.

Oklahoma City Okla Mar Southwest Thin City Atlantic Coast Pointe

Judge Dismisses Suits Against Buildings in Sulphur

Sulphur Oklahoma March 24 District Judge R McMillan ruled the state cannot file penalty suits against buildings under the Billups prohibition law until the owner is indicted and convicted of misdemeanor He dismissed three suits in Sulphur and one in Davie seeking 8101 000 and 306 000 damages against buildings owned by Col I C Rentye A Abbott Willis Watson and a Mr Pinchey Injunctions against Watson and Rentro were dismissed conditionally The constitutionality of the Billups law and related questions were argued Saturday with a ruling deferred to today.

Sulphur Okla R. McMillan Davie Col. I. C. Rentye Burbank Oklahoma A. Abbott Commercial Club Willis Watson Mr. Pinchey Davia Watson Rentro B. W. Figan G. M. Nicholson McMillan

Caucus Selections for New Rules Committee

The house rules committee, enlarged under the Norris revolution, may be created by last night’s Republican caucus selections if ratified. Named are Dalyell of Pennsylvania as chairman, Smith of Town, Lawrence of Massachusetts, Faunsett of New York, Smith of California, Boutelle of Minnesota, Clark of Missouri, Underwood of Alabama, Pitegerald of New York, and Dixon of Indiana.

Amanciated Prous Washington, D. C Tiles Committee House Dalyell Pennsylvania Smith Town Lawrence Massachusetts Faunsett New York California Boutelle Minola Clark Missouri Underwood Alabama Pitegerald Dixon Indiana

Governor Haskell Offers $200 Reward in Indian Policeman Killing

Guthrie Oklahoma March 22 Governor Haskell has offered a $200 reward for Warhmood indicted in the federal court of the Southern district before statehood for killing Ben Collins an Indian policeman but never apprehended The case was transferred after statehood to the district court of Carter county and is still pending there.

Guthrie Okio Haskell Warhmood Federal Court of Southern District Ben Collins District Court Carter County

Pinchot to Meet Roosevelt in London

Washington dispatch says Gifford Pinchot sailed from New York and will meet Theodore Roosevelt upon Roosevelt's arrival in London, following a cable from Roosevelt confirming the plan. The note places both figures in the British capital for talks during the current journey.

Pinchot Roosevelt London Washington, D. C Theodore Roosevelt Gifford Pinchot New York Col. Roosevelt

Prairie Fire Ravages Kans Assoc Fire Loss Mounts

Prairie fires near Abilene and Ogallah in Kansas burned for hours, destroying nine farms and thousands of dollars in property. Farmers lose tools and seed for spring, while orchards and gardens are ruined. A large fire front covered about fifty square miles in Trego county under strong winds.

Associated Press Abilene Kans Ogallah Trego County

McGuire in Bad With Home Folks in Enid

Enid Oklahoma march 2. Events in Washington last week threaten Bird McGuire’s renomination chances. Campaign platform pledged reform of House rules and rules committee election by members, opposed by Cannon supporters. McGuire backed the Cannon faction in votes, while Garber argues the plank reflected not his true view. Garber and McGuire now face off for the nomination as reform debate continues.

Enid Okla Washington Bird 8 McGuire House Tle Judge Garber Canoreseman McGuire Ttme

Wife of Army Officer Killed in Accident

Washington March 23 In an automobile accident near Fort Meyer Mrs Herbert J Slocum wife of Major Slocum Seventh Cavalry was killed Major General Franklin Bell chief of staff of the army was badly but probably not dangerously hurt.

Associated Press Washington, DC Fort Meyer Herbert J. Slocum Slocum Seventh Cavalry Franklin Bell Army

Pittsburg Confesses Nine More Grafters to Be Prosectued

Nine additional councilmenic grafters confessed guilt in Pittsburg. Those caught in the public prosecutor's dragnet will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

Associated Press Pittsburg Publc

Rules Committee Slate Selected

Washington D C March 23 Through speculation over the enlarged house rules committee a Republican slate emerged for the ten member body The plan groups leaders expect six Republicans to be chosen at the caucus Tuesday night The lineup excludes insurgents and emphasizes a rock ribbed regular majority to run the panel He notes insurgents want a committee on committees but will push the measure when favorable

Washington, D. C Rules Committee House Dalzell Pennsylvania Smith Town McCall Massachusetts J. Sloat Fassett New York Boutell Illinois Longworth Ohio Young Michigan Stevens Minnesota California Hawley Oregon Howell Utah Committee of Ten Haw Hutigen Iowa

Adair County Seat Fight Heard in Supreme Court

Guthrie Ohiu March 24 The Adair county seat dispute reached the supreme court Tuesday with attorneys for Westville and Atwell arguing the case. Governor Hassell had recently named Stilwell as county seat by election. Westville residents seek to enjoin the location alleging fraud in the election with counsel Owen Stone Merine Harrie for Westville and B Arnold RY Nanne and Wm P Thowipron for Stilwell.

Black Champion in Tombs Warrant for Pinder

Associated Press report from New York describes Judge Maqueen ordering the Tombs custody of Jack Johnson after the court deemed proceedings a farce and issuing a bench warrant for a waiter involved in the case.

Associated Pron New York Jack Johnson Norman Yo Walter Pinder Maqueen Johnson

Major General Bell recovering after auto crash verdict

Washington reports Major General Bell injured yesterday in a car accident is now recovering. A coroner's jury determined Sergeant Ward of the signal corps and Bell did not observe proper precautions before starting their automobile in front of a trolley, concluding the incident.

Associated Preas Washington, D. C Hell Bell Bergeant Ward Signal Corps Cotoner

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Pawfuska Ree JER Phillibert Supreme Court Osage Western NEW Rules Committee Kansas Cguire Adair County
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