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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1910

Page

2

Britain's Ambassador Praises U S Universities

The British ambassador James Bryce told University of Kansas students that Americans lead in higher education. He praised state and private institutions, urged better salaries and broader study beyond practical fields, and stressed the aim of thorough, independent thinking and love of truth.

Associated Press Lawrences Kane James Bryce Great Britain University of Kanaan Bryce Stave Inn United States Europe Anwrion Ian

John Swain Elected President of Class at Beating Rite Masons

In McAlester Oklahoma on April 20 the thirty-second degree was conferred on eighty six Masons at the semiannual Beating Rite Masons session held in honor of Edward J Pan nin. The class elected officers including John Swain Vinita president George A Spaulding Garvin vice president Charles B K Carpenter Oklahoma City secretary Harvey A Beasley Bartlesville orator Gun Warshauer Ball treasurer Arrangements will move the children from the Atoka home to the Makono home at Darlington.

McAlester Oklo George A. Spaulding Garvin Charles BK. Carpenter Oklahoma City Harvey A. Beasley Bartlebville Gun Warshauer Ball Masons Chhidren Atoka Maconto Darlington

Greek Attorney and Hearst Discuss Haskell

Washington April 20 Creeks National Attorney M L Mott and Governor D H Johnson of the Chickasaw Nation with George Dick Rodgers returned home. Governor Johnson frustrated by Creager bill and Five Civilized Tribes affairs. Rumor they met with Haskell aides in Washington before trials set for Toledo on May 4.

Washington, D. C M. L. Mott D. HH. Johnson George Dick Rodgers Muskogee Jall Jobnoh Nacional

Skull Fracture in Sixteenth Round Ends McCarthy Fight Fatal

Tommy McCarthy lightweight boxer died from injuries sustained in a sixteenth round knockout with Owen Moran in San Francisco. Moran charged with manslaughter. five others booked as investigators probe the bout. Fight's outcome stirs planning for upcoming Jefferson Johnson title clash.

Ay Associated Press San Francsco Cal Tommy McCarthy Pugiliat Acoll Owen Moran England Jeffrier Johnson Fina Attondants Pugilinta

Record Heat Caps Sioux City as Thermometer Reaches 98

Sioux City, April 20. All April heat records for twenty one years were broken yesterday as government readings peaked at 98 at 6 o clock. The previous April high was 92 set in 1882, marking the hottest day since July 4, 1907.

Sioux City Towa

Vinita Hosts Next State Convention Choice

Vinita has been chosen to host the next state conference of State Charities and Corrections after a convincing showing by Vinita delegates. The meeting in Muskogee covered hospital care, corrections, and services for the blind and deaf, with Miss Kate Barnard as honorary president directing efforts to modernize facilities and secure funding for a new state hospital in Vinita.

Kate Barnard Socity J. W. Duke C. W. Dawson Muskogee Asylim Fort Gibson Deaf and Dumb Asylum Vinitiane Fanny Alth Rebecca Swain BJ. Robdy Morris ¥. Knight John Wray B. J. Hobdy and. Williams J. 0. Starr Joseph A. Gill Parke Col Lo Bell Venns Wilson A. B. Berger Frank Wiliams J. M. Qantret D. T. Witt Major B Casey Vinita Seraion of Muay Melody Vinita Loeal Society of Charities and Corrections Midat Oklahoma Miyt Kate Barnard Vinitn Ik Elton Ouahonn Shawnee Viatta Mini

Oklahoma Medical Convention Opens In Tulsa May 10 12

Readied for the 18th annual meeting of the Oklahoma State Medical Association in Tulsa from May 10 to 12. The program covers inaugural and plenary sessions, surgical sections, pediatrics, obstetrics, pathology, and internal medicine with prominent speakers and a House of Delegates agenda.

Oklahoma State Medical Convention Oklahoma State Medical Association Tulsa Grand Opera House Rey A. F. Smith Loyala Martin Leroy Young McAlester Tulsa County Medical Society G. H. Butler, Jr J. F. Rolater Oklahoma City Walters Bradford Shawnee House of Delegates Knights of Columbus Hall Chas Herman E Pears Kenane City T, Harris Kenova M. B Preston Denver Cole Scott Temple Tex W. J. Frick Kanenn City Harper Afton Addre Esau Charles W. Fisk Kingfisher Denoboe Leonard Wilbur Atoka Jacob Block Kansas City T.F. Renfrew Billings Hugene J. Wolf Waukomis J. A. Hatchett el Reno H. Thrallkitl Chickasha Hiilsworth Smith Louis Conover Harry EB. Breese Henryetta James N. Jackson Laula H. Behrens Kerbs R. K. Pemberton Arthur 8. Risser Blackwell Hl Reno W. A. Tolleson Hufaula Lea A. Kelley Tulea City Hyechka Tulsa County Robinson Hotel G. H. Thrallell Meritie J. B. Bryce Snyder

Potterton Jailed After Murder Charge In Poison Case

Potterton and his foster mother Mrs Allen faced murder charges over alleged poison administration. Potterton surrendered to bondmen and is jailed. Mrs Allen remains free at home under guard and medical care after suffering an attack.

Potterton Associated Prews Arimnaan City Loula Mre Mma Allen Uberty

Tornadoes Strike Hmyporia and Plymouth Villages

A tornado tore through the southwestern section of Hmyporia last night unroofing houses and blowing a large barn away. One person was carried off by the storm but no deaths or injuries were reported. Plymouth village, six miles southwest of Dorin, was reported entirely destroyed by the same tornado Sunday night.

Emporia Topeka Kanes Hmyporia Plymouth Im- Dorin

Murder Report in Muskogee District Names Local Victims

In Muskogee Oklahoma on April 29 Hon Jamin Cobb was killed near the town at night by an unknown assailant. Etha Hale, witness to the killing of her husband and Charley McKensie, both white, is being detained by the police for questioning.

Benjamin Cobb Muskogee Oklo Jamin Cobb Here Etha Hale Charley McKensie

Trial Set For May 4 In Federal Court Here

The trial of the Haskell town for care involving Governor Haskell and five business partners is scheduled for May 4 in the federal court here.

Tula Okls Haskell

Indian Land Case Appeared in Oklahoma Supreme Court

Guthrie Okla May 2 The case of L B Campbell against R Vance Mc Spadden and D H Wilson over the possession of the allotment of Ellis Williams a young Cherokee Indian was appealed to the supreme city today from Craig county All three claimants had deeds but the lower court found McSpadden's deed was the only one made after Williams came of age.

Guthrie, Okla L. B. Campbell R. Vance McSpadden D. H. Wilson Ellis Williams Supreme City Craig County McPpadden Williams

Wealthy cattleman Roy Crutchfield found shot near Indla

The body of Roy Crutchfield, a wealthy cattleman, was discovered near Indla with a bullet wound through his head and another through his bark. he was likely shot during the night while returning home.

Monkogee Oklo Roy Crutchfield Indla

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Ambagoador Kansas University Lawrence Hewett Greece Rome John Swain Hearst Conference of State Charities and Corrections Vinita and Crag County State Charities and Corrections W. ©. Gravers J. C. Watkins Hallett B. F. Fortner J. A. Foltz Ft, Smith, Ark L. H. ‘Huffman Hobart Leigh PF Wat ‘Wun Leroy Long Grand Opera Hovee HW. M. Williams Wollaton A. A. Montgomery Chesotah J. B. Hughes Carl Puckett Pryor Creek F. BH Erwin Norman Fi. Broderick Kaneas City Winnie Sieger G. Little Olmulgee Petty Guthrie J. C. Mabr G. M. Jenkins Enid C. EB. Orelup Haid Robt A. Kooken Pt. Worth Texan Milton K.thompson Mive Kate Barnard MM. H. Ruston BH. Tory Mra. Phillips Bryan Joseph A. Gil FM. Coville Hdlmand K 2 Hobdy J. Mf. Beaker Mra Weasinger E. A. Stubblefield C. M.D Orice McGeorge William T. Rye Scott Bldg Vinita, Okkla G. O. Burch Okla W. B. Depue Vinita, Okla Court House Louis Bagby Hassell DR. C. S. Neer Foreman C. C. Heidtman Vinita, Oklahoma F. L. Marney Riddle's Barn W. Day Gold Crown and Bridge Exopire Block Nira Hinshaw Plumbing Co Lewis Rogers Undertaker
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