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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1909

Page

2

Vinita Chieftain Discusses Local Affairs and Oklahoma Policy

The Vinita Chieftain notes rising local employment, a growing bucket brigade for city development, and calls for commercial focus and a belt line to the hospital. It recalls Pat Murphy’s Missouri impeachment context, praises Oklahoma’s sericulture drive, and highlights state land conservation as a model for Kansas and Missouri.

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Vinita City News Echoes Calls for Growth and Reform

The Chieftain stresses public order and progress in Vinita and Craig County. It urges regular Commercial Club meetings, strong law enforcement to curb drunkenness, and swift high school construction. Opinion favors county court modernization and bonds for roads and bridges to improve regional prosperity.

Motume Craig County

Weight of Crowd Breaks Balcony at Armory Meet

A panic at the National Guard Armory indoor athletic meet in Seattle injures sixty people, none fatally. Adjunct General Maurice W. Tomason and his wife are in critical condition after balcony rails fail under crowd crush during the ten mile marathon, while athletes, guardsmen, and physicians restore order.

Associated Press Seattle Wash New National Guard Maurice W. Tomason State of Washington T. L. Jackson Crabbe Porthind Dad

Senators Aldrich and Beveridge in a Tilt

The senate clash between Senators Aldrich of Rhode Island and Beveridge of Indiana unfolds in Washington on May 10. Aldrich frames a request for Beveridge to allot time to tariff matters, arguing it would benefit their constituents and the nation.

Aldrich and Beveridge Associated Press Washington, D. C Indiana Aldrich Senate

Judge McPherson Rules Against St Louis Rail Suit

In Kansas City Missouri Judge McPherson nullified the St Louis injunction suit against Missouri railroads over passenger rates. He dismissed the action 8 to 0, warning against public agitation and affirming respect for his decree while noting anticipated criticism and the need to perform duties despite possible foes.

McPherson Western District Missouri Murphy Federal Court of Minsouri Old Indian Territory Pat Murphy Pliny Soper Pat Congress Ozark Judge McPherson Kansas City Smith McPherson Mintouri Est Eult Court of St. Louis Pawsaenger Tate Rerbert Jones Major Missouri Railway and Warehouse Commissioners John Konnikh State Insurance Department Jeptha Howe Tntil Supreme Court of the United States Kiow

University Building to Be Magnificent Structure

Guthrie Oklahoma May T Hon Lee Cruce Ardmore chairman of the board of regents of the state university leans Guthrie consulting with the state board of affairs regarding the new building to be erected at the state university Plans and specifications are being prepared in Chicago and as soon as completed will be submitted to the board of public affairs.

Three Negro Women Fined For Vagrancy In Police Court

The trial of Hila Vann Florence Martin and Mrs Kemp three colored women arrested Tuesday night was heard in the police court this morning. The defendants were found guilty of vagrancy and fined three dollars and costs each. Mrs Kemp paid her fine and was released while Florence Martin and Rita Vann were sent to jail to serve out their fines.

Hila Vann Florence Martin Mra. Kemp Rita Vann

Woman Identified by Willie Whitla as Kidnap Suspect

Mercer Pa May 7 The court resumed the trial of Mrs James H Boyle an accessory to the kidnapping of Willie Whitlaaa The kidnapped boy identified Mrs Boyle as the abductor who cared for him in Cleveland A mob attacked Mrs Boyle as she left the courthouse officers and a minister restrained the crowd The jury later convicted James Boyle of kidnapping and Mrs Boyle prepared for her trial while she helped choose jurors

Associated Press Mercer James H. Boyle Willie Whithawaa Boyle Cleveland Mercer County Court House Helen Boyle Willie Whitla Mrs. Payle Joe Stuart J. 8 Duncan First Presbyterian Church James Boyle

Delay 15 Dangerous to Measure's Progress in Missouri

Jefferson City May 8 In response to the senate amendment to the prohibition a joint resolution will be started by the house on Tuesday. Immediate consideration failed and the delay is seen as dangerous to the measure's success as many legislators are leaving the capital for home due to the pay cut to a dollar a day.

Associated Press Jefferson City Senate House Oklahoma

Appointment of Robertson as Wickersham aide in Topeka

Topeka May 10 Governor Stubbs announced the appointment of Representative Robertson of Topeka as assistant to United States Attorney General Wickersham. The brief notice names the individuals and location, noting the formal appointment.

Associated Press Topeka Kans Stubbs Representative Robertson Ae Amkimtant United States Wickersham

Transcontinental Walker Sets Out for Topeka Trek

Edward Payson Werton leaves Kansas City at five this morning bound for Topeka, aiming to cover sixty seven miles tonight. He plans to follow the Union Pacific tracks to Denver, continuing a long pedestrian journey across the plains.

Associated Press Kansas City Topeka Here Edward Payson Werton Kanaan City Union Pacific Denver

Winter Wheat Condition Rises to 83 Percent May 1

The May 1 crop report from the Department of Agriculture shows the average condition of winter wheat at 83.1 percent, above the ten year average for that date. The AP report from Washington, D. C., notes the higher than usual condition as planting season progresses.

Associated Press Adasociated Press Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture

Sugar Refining Official Indicted in Fraud Case

New York May 7 Oliver Spitcer superintendent of the books of the American Sugar Refining company in Brooklyn and six other employees were indicted by the federal grand jury on charges connected with sugar underweighing frauds.

Associated Press New York Oliver Spitcer American Sugar Refining Company Brooklyn

Chicago Wheat Bull On His Way Home

A Chicago wheat bull named Patten, identified as A. Patten, was seen passing through Hutchinson this morning on his way back to Chicago. He declined to be interviewed.

Associated Press Hutchinson Kani Janes A. Patten Chicago Inter Vba

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