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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1910
Page
2
George V proclaimed king from the Royal Exchange after King Edward VII dies at 68 with pneumonia. Proclamation follows amid mourning across London. Queen Alexandra consoles, public life curtailed, Taft and Berlin telegram condolences noted. George V’s accession marks shift in royal court and empire.
Mr G Dutton, leader of the Building and Loan association, praised Vinita’s growth and cautioned citizens to buy stock. He predicted rapid expansion, noting the local firm has $75,000 in loans and will not sell outside Vinita. The one year old institution has $76,000 subscribed of $100,000 capital, with stock to close after $25,000 more is sold.
Sapulpa Oklahoma May 7 news that Senator Clarence F Davis has purchased the Ardmore Democrat plant and will move equipment to Sapulpa to establish a democratic daily. Reports say he offered to invest $5,000 in a Sapulpa paper, but the Capital Removal committee in Oklahoma City refused. The new paper is expected to begin within a few weeks as arrangements for transfer of the Ardmore plant are completed.
King Frederick University awarded Col. Roosevelt the Doctor of Philosophy degree today in a historic act. This marks the third time the degree has been given to a foreigner, reflecting a notable page in the university’s traditions.
Field Marwhal 1876. attended a care daughter wedding at St Peterburg in 1894. won the Derby with Persimmon in 18%. Grand Master of the Bath in 1897. represented the queen at naval review of jubilee in 1897. Life attacked April 4 by an anarchist who fired two shots. Took the title of Edward VII at a Privy Council meeting January 2, 1901, day after mother’s death. Oath of allegiance May 1901. Proclaimed king January 24, 1901. Opened first parliament February 14, 1901. Coronation planned for June 26, 1902. Died May 4, 1910.
Clifford Cobb, a Vinita youth, allegedly rode off with a horse belonging to Mr Shearhart and was later captured at Afton. The horse was returned to its owner Henry Helderman says he saw another man take the horse. Authorities suspect an accomplice, but Cobb claims sole possession. A ton report of a horse stolen at Aston on Wednesday adds to the case.
London reports indicate King Edward’s condition has worsened to critical as physicians issue a bulletin this afternoon. Members of the royal family rush to the palace while palace attendants suggest the king may not survive beyond two or three hours.
Secretary Ballinger ends direct testimony in the Ballinger-Pinchot hearing asserting his public service actions align with duty. Cross-examination over Hitchcock and Glavis erupts as Brandeis appeals to the committee to compel answers. Ballinger cites forestry policy reversal after Pinchot’s dismissal and notes a president’s Sept 13 letter seeking continued support with limited criticism.
Washington May 7 The senate committee on privilege and elections voted to report the campaign publicity bill It was amended to not require publication in advance of elections.
The steamer Normandy sank twenty miles south of Bt Johne early today. All crew reached shore safely in a tender's home.
Washington reports Democrats aided by a faction of progressive Republicans compelled the administration to drop key corporate serving clauses in Attorney General Wickersham’s railroad regulation bill. Critics say the bill would have weakened Sherman antitrust safeguards and favored railroad interests, with Wickersham accused of shaping protections to please corporations rather than the people. The clash centers on party loyalty, executive power, and the fate of antitrust enforcement amid intense political pressure.
The Palos Coal Company mine faced disaster after an explosion trapped about 100 miners yesterday afternoon. By daylight today eight bodies were recovered, with conditions suggesting many victims.
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