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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1910

Page

7

Farm Loan Office Reopens in Craig County Apportions $50,961

A letter explains Craig County received $50,961 for farm loans at 5 percent. As of now $27,700 has been lent on improved farms and bonds, leaving $23,261 available. The farm loan department resumed March 29, 1910, and invites applications with blanks from Rep. Ratcliff.

Crate County Land Office Ratcliff B. N. Ratcliff Vinita Oklahoma Farm Loan Department Tom Supreme Court ED. C. Cassidy

Annual Report of Secretary of State for 1910

Guthrie Oklahoma May 6 The report of Bill Cross secretary of state for the year ending March 31 1910 has been made public Total receipts for twelve months ending March 31 1910 were 11054475 of which 10489435 were charter fees the balance 5050 delay for notary fee requisition fees certified copies appointment of agent etc Receipts for the same length of time ending March 31 1907 before statehood 14689 Receipts for first four months of 1910 36849 Receipts for first four months of 1907 before statehood 5670 Leo Moyer assistant secretary of state do here certify that the above statement is true and correct shown from the records in the office of the secretary of state In Testimony Whereof I set my hand and affix the great seal of state Done at Guthrie city this May day 191?

Guthrie Okla Bill Cross Leo Moyer Aesnstant Tate Oklahoma Secretary of State

Testimony in Swope case faces delays and contradictions

Associated Press reports tensions rise as Dr Hyde's defense prepares to present witnesses including Frank P Walsh. Depositions disrupted court today as Mrs Cleary fails to attend, while Swope family swears Hyde dined at her home on a date linked to a typhoid outbreak.

Associated Press Kansas City Frank P. Walsh Hyde Andre. Hyde J. M. Cleary Ely

Jenkins Anniu nges His Candidacy For Congress

James H. Jenkins editor of the Muskogee Phoenix filed as a Republican candidate in Oklahoma's Third district. Jenkins, former Indian Inspector and Oklahoma City Post editor, previously led Republican circles in Iowa. Other filings include Joseph J. Jones Sapulpa for state senate and several Democrats for district offices in various counties.

Guthrie Okie Wy James H. Jenkins Muskogee Joseph J. Jones Sapulpa A. J. Carly McLoud J. Roy Williama Lawton Comanche County B. S. Foster Dee Cimarron County Oliver Akins Moore Cleveland County

Farmers Unions and Labor Unite in St Louis

In St Louis on May 6 organized labor and the Farmers' Education and Cooperative Union agreed to unite to preserve workers rights and liberties. The resolution, championed by Samuel Gompers, authorizes officers to confer with labor groups and promote reciprocal product purchases. The Farmers' Union, claiming 300000 members, states the move has no political significance.

St. Louis Farmers’ Education and Co-Operative Union Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Gompers Farmers’ Committee United States Farmers’ Union C. Barrett

County Fair Stock Subscriptions Reported at 3000

Commercial Club met informally due to lack of quorum. County fair discussed as main item. About 3000 dollars in stock subscribed though no formal canvass conducted. Judge Frear sets nonpartisan speaking dates in May on proposed constitutional repeal with locations listed.

Commercial Club Judge Frear West Cabin Wayside Welch Pleasant Valley Thornton School House Centralia

Wagener Named General Attorney for Missouri Pacific

B P Wagener announces his son William P Wagener as successor to general attorney of the Missouri Pacific railroad in southern Kansas. J M Chaitin and his deputy appointed to assists in the same office.

Associated Prous Atchison, Kans B. P. Waggener William P. Wagener Missouri Pacific Railroad Kansas J. M. Chaitin Hie Nestetant

Supreme court grants jurisdiction in guaranty case

Topeka Kansas May 7 The supreme court decides it has jurisdiction in the suit testing the state bank guaranty law and sets June for the final argument in the case.

Topeka Kans Mmpreme

Freedmen Fight Enrollment Suit in Kern Clifton Roll

The Chieftain reports a Washington telegram stating the Kern Clifton freedmen’s enrollment fight moves to the U S Supreme Court after the Court of Claims denied vacating its jurisdiction. Starr & Patten note many freedmen on the roll did not qualify under the 1866 treaty, as Dawes Commission testimony shows most joined Cherokee Nation after 1870, signaling a prolonged legal battle.

Washington, D. C Court of Appeals Chieftain J. ©. Starr Washington Starr & Patten Starr Court of Claims United States Supreme Court Kern- Clifton Dawes Commission Kern-Clifton Kern-Cliton Supreme Court of the United States Court of Ite

Unique Lawman of Texas Frontier Judge Preusser

San Angelo recalls Judge Preusser a pivotal frontier figure and first mayor. From 1845 he helped open the New Braunfels to Fredericksburg wagon road and later served at Fort Concho. His court faced a famous clash over a Mexican woman and a beef neck incident ended by a harsh but lawful remedy. The story recalls his fearless justice and a later federal building near Fort Concho.

San Angelo Tex Judge Preusser New Mexico Texas Junilee Peace J. G. Preusser Germany Lone Star New Braunfels Fredericksburg Fort Concho Little Byttle Judge Prevaser Roy Bean Kin Cabin Pecos Judee Preugeer Trate Cistriet Prousser Buffalo Range Ned Conchon

Committee Says It's Plain Case of Stealing

Washington May 7 The house committee on expenditures of treasury department issues an adverse report on the proposed investigation into shortages at the subtreasury nodes in St Louis. It asserts no responsibility attaches to the assistant treasurer Atkin for the shortage, labeling the cases as plain theft by those in immediate touch with the finances of the subtreasury.

Associated Preas Washington, D. C Houe Committee Treasury Department House Howe Et Louis Atkin Thous

Can Secure Divorce. Kansas City Case Dismissed

Kansas City Mo May 6 Judge L OC True in the district court of Wyandotte county held that non residents can secure divorces in Kansas if service is possible in the state. The action was alimony related, involving Mrs Margaret BE Randolph of Covington Ind against H G Randolph, a Kansas City resident. The defense argued neither party resided in Kansas.

Kansas City Kansas L. OC Wyandotte County Margaret BE Randolph Covington Tnd H. G. Randolph Rendolph Kanaan Oia

Republicans Gather at Claremore Tuesday Feast of Candidates

Claremore Oklahoma May 10 marks a major Rogers County Republican gathering with prominent state Republicans slated to attend. Gov. candidates J B Ferguson C G Jones and Ed Clark are to speak along with State Chairman Jim Harris and other officials.

Claremore Okla Rogers County J. B. Ferguson Watonga C. G. Jones Oklahoma City

Farmers Meet to Oppose Constitution Repeal

A large gathering at West Cabin school house Saturday night showed strong community interest in opposing the repeal of article 9 section 8 of the state constitution. Additional meetings are scheduled at Witt school house Friday night and Wayaldo tonight, with non partisan discussion invited.

West Cabin School House Witt School House Wayaldo

Roosevelt in Berlin trip mired by bronchitis brief flare

Roosevelt left for Berlin on a special train in a joking mood though he ran a slight fever last night. Doctors warn of a light bronchitis while he maintains he is up to the trip. In Oklahoma City, a separate note: charter commission supporters claim fraud, 68 vote margin, a $500 reward is posted for arrests and conviction.

Associated Prong Stockholm Roosevelt Berlin Germany Oklahoma City Okla Charter Committee

Latmore and Leigh Stock Company to Tour City Big Tent

A famed Latmore and Leigh Stock Company opens Monday in their large tent theatre with 25 dramatic and vaudeville artists. They present metropolitan stage hits at popular prices 10 20 and 30 cents with free ladies admission Monday when accompanied by a paid ticket. A strong vaudeville bill accompanies acts throughout the evening. Reserved seats available at Owl store.

Latmore and Leigh Stock Company Fta Gio

Car Men Accept Scale At Meeting In St Joseph

At a meeting lasting until four o'clock this morning the Street Car Men's Union accepted the wage scale. The agreement includes a one cent an hour raise through January 1911 and a further half cent after that.

Associated Pres St. Joseph Street Car Men's Union

Resolutions of Respect for J L Spalding

Vinita Oklahoma May 6 Vinita Code No 7961 Modern Woodmen of America resolutions deplore the untimely death of neighbor J L Spalding in the prime of life We extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and order mourning draping of the urn with a copy of these resolutions shared with the family and posted among the lodge members

Vinita, Okin Woodmen of

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Graig County Jenkins Anniqunges Congress The Texas Frontier Glaremore Armers Louis Bagby Hassell Building F. L. Marney Riddles Barn Vinita, Oklahoma W. Day Empire Block O. C. Heidtman Vinita, Oklahoma William T. Rye Law Room Scott Blag E. A. Stubblefield Scott Building Vinita, Olin W. B. Depue Court House Lewis Rogers Undertaker Hoth Minkt Hinshaw Plumbing Co Hoffman Bros, Music CO
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