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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1908

Page

8

Oklahoma State News Former Indian Agent Charged in Fraud Case

Guthrie report details Puruer Indian Agent Rantley accused of looting wages totaling 200000 as verdicts sided with defendants. Prank A Thackery Aphaches and George Dixon named in fraud and defamation suits tied to Kicks 00 Indians transactions. Investigation by senatorial body cited. Case references U S Indian agents and Oklahoma rate disputes amid probes.

Cannon Guthrie Rantley A. Thackery United States Aphaches George Dixon Deotier Weantler Mexico Searnet Thackery and Thon

New Bill Aims to Curb Election Frauds in Oklahoma County Seats

Guthrie reports a newly signed bill regulates selecting county seats across about 11 counties during May and early June. It tightens safeguards to prevent fraud in county seat elections and counters concerns that nepotism or undue influence could affect outcomes.

Oklahoma Guthrie Bowes

Negro hangs June 12 in Ford murder case

Prank Ford, convicted of wife murder near Frederick, is sentenced to hang. The death penalty was fixed by the jury, with execution to occur in the Frederick jail after the Tillman county facility is completed. Ford, ill with fever, is under guard as he awaits execution on the planned date.

Ford Lawton Frederick Jedee Tillman

Calon State for Ald Dougherty Hearing on Crime Spree

A local board of county commissioners faced citizen anger over rising crime after a spree that included vandalism at the Jones Bete store and thefts. Residents demand action and faster response from authorities to curb ongoing break ins and property damage.

Dougherty Board of County Tee

Assignment of Mortgages to State Treasurer Outline

In conpletion the provision makes real estate mortgages available for bonds or other security. Assistant Attorney General W. C Hewves advised State Treasurer Mender that all Wertenges awworitted as severity for deposite of water find should be accompanied by a showing that the mortgage for not more than 40 percent of the property and must be reigned to the state freee.

Outhrik W. C Hewves Mender Anthony Tenponitar Wapan Priday Martin Ty Ratney Durham Hawkins Murtey Hobby Torrens Land Eygiems Mport Honere Eeac Orbtal Howe Wlts Petater Sithonas Slemographer Executive Department Clishome Texas Neary & Joherton Senate Congress Jutastonging Jadema Corporation Commiadion Thao Treas Fatinoad Bard Joie Wniersigie Romaernee Commie

Indien Schools to Close in Oklahoma Region

A fragmented notice reports Indian schools in Oklahoma to close for a period next year due to budget or policy changes. Mentions Muskogee and eastern Oklahoma counties, with government echoes about possible cuts affecting education across the region.

Indien Muskogeer Settern Obiahoma

Oklahoma Cities Weigh Commission Form Of Government

At a meeting of representatives from Oklahoma City Shawnee and Tulsa freeholders it was decided no new charters would be formed until vegetation could be secured. Attorney General West says action could proceed but a wait is prudent to avoid injunctions. Three cities have elected freeholders four more seek commission government including Muskogee Maid Lawton and Chickasha. Norman may get free delivery with a city office to arrange retention of city free mail service after road mileage and population thresholds are met.

Board of Freeholders Oklahoma City Shawnee Tole West Haw Muskogee Maid Lawton Chickawha

Fires Destroy Two Businesses In Sapulpa Day

Two fires in Sapulpa destroyed buildings and stock worth about 690000. The first fire started in the Grygowds store of Shelfrick and Treadway, consuming their stock and contents. The second fire, quickly following, burned six rail cars and contents at the Mock store.

Sapulpa Bsapulpa Buek Shelfrick & Treadway Secomd

Wheat in Fine Condition Report From Ghiskoma

Reports received by Charlee F Bargett secretary of the department of agriculture note wheat in very good condition. The federal agriculture bureau reported Chishoma wheat conditions at 45 in April and there has been notable improvement since then. Conditions are favorable everywhere except in the potato delta where little to moderate harm has occurred.

Guthrie Charlee F Bargett Secessary Agrionities Ghiskoma Federal Department of Agricature Chishoma

Attorney General halts pipeline project amid blaze damage

Weat Calle Weat confirms stop in the pipeline plan and orders a temporary halt while investigations proceed. A fire at a Main Street restaurant Tuesday morning devastated 64 businesses and left extensive property damage across the area. Police and emergency crews assessed losses as authorities prepared to move the case to court.

Ocinek Destreeae

First Legislature Cashes In on Bills and Budgets

The body advanced measures on inheritance tax revisions, state funding for courts and schools, and a major printing plant move. Key actions include passing a general appropriation bill, approving funds for judges and clerks, and authorizing a state printing plant near a permanent capital. Senate and House deliberations set up inter-state rate tasks and the Adams fund for orphans.

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