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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1909

Page

3

Patten Still On Bartlett Ranch In New Mexico

Trinidad Colorado May 7 James A Patten remains on the Bartlett ranch in Northern New Mexico and shows no intention of leaving enjoying a vacation fishing hunting and riding He refused to comment when contacted by telephone Chicago May 7 reports of his return home were denied by brothers George and Harry Patten stating he has not returned has no private wire to the Bartlett ranch and has not been heard from for three days

Trinidad Colo James A. Patten Bartlett Ranch New Mexico Mr. Patten Chicago George Harry Patten

Okmulgee Officials Backed by Local Leaders in Revival Visit

Prominent Okmulgee businessmen met Evangelist Bulgin during revival services and warned him no attacks on county and city officials would be tolerated. Officials have aggressively suppressed bootlegging immorality and gambling, maintaining a high moral standard. Bulgin’s exact stance remains unclear after general remarks in Shawnee.

Okmulgee Okla May Evangelist Bulgin Okmul Shawnee

Author Augusta Evans Wilson Dies in Mobile at 74

Augusta Evans Wilson, born Augusta Evans in Columbus Georgia, died Sunday at her Mobile home after a heart attack. The famed Civil War era novelist known for St Elmo and Vashti was 74, survived by three sisters and lacking children. she lived in the old Colonial Spring Hill mansion and married to Col L M Wilson who predeceased her.

Mobile Alp Augusta Evans Wilson Augusta Evans Ble Springil Avenue Cedars Wilson St. Elmo Pauli Vashti Tiberius Inex Devote Columbus Gai San Avenue Tex L. M. Wilson

Government files brief in opposition to Walsh

The government today filed a brief in opposition to John R. Walsh, former president of the defunct Chicago National Bank, serving a five year sentence, seeking to obtain his freedom on appeal to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The case centers on Walsh being indicted for misappropriation of funds.

Chicago John R. Walsh Chicago National Bank United States Circuit Court of Appeals Walsh

Arinogero Becomes Latest Roosevelt Trophy

A bulky bull rhinoceros is the latest prize brought from the Jungle by Colonel Roosevelt. The animal rushed at Roosevelt as the hunter fired from fourteen paces. the beast fell dead. The party has bagged fifteen varieties of game on this expedition.

Associated Press Nairobi British East Africa Roosevelt

State board gains power over all state supplies and buildings

Guthrie Oklahoma Mayo The state board of public affairs empowered by the legislature supersedes the state printing board and holds full control over state printer and building contracts for the university at Norman and other state institutions. The attorney general notes the board can overrule regents on building choice but must defer to regents on project adaptability.

Guthrie Okla Mayo State Board of Public Affairs State Printing Board West Board of Public Affairs State University Norman Board of Regents Regents Aa Boards of Regents Pipes-Reed Printing Company Kansas City

Pioneer Woman Martha Miller Dies at 74 in City

Mrs. Martha B. Miller aged 74 died at her daughter Mrs. Oliver Bagby’s home yesterday afternoon. Wife of John W. Miller she long farmed near town before living with her daughter. Funeral from Dr Bagby’s residence at 2:30 pm today. Survived by husband two sons W. W. Miller Barnexville and Ed Miller Coffeyville Kansas and daughter Mrs. Bagby.

Martha B. Miller Oliver Bagby Thin City Dr. Bagby John W. Miller W. W. Miller Barnexville Ed Miller Coffeyville Kans Mrs. Bagby

Train wreck at Springfield kills passengers and crew

A Memphis to Kansas City passenger and mail train 104 derailed at 5 50 am Sunday near Springfield Ma after a washout collapsed an embankment. The engine tender baggage car and several coaches piled in debris. Engineer Charles Haina was killed.

Sprinfield Memphis Kansas City Here Charles Haina

Boyles sentenced for Whitla kidnapping in Mercer Pa

Mercer Pa May 10 James H Boyle sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping Willie Whitla Mrs Boyle gets twenty five years plus five thousand dollars costs Both collapsed upon sentence and Boyle plans to name a mysterious third party He threatened double death by action and a razor and morphine found in their possession signal a tense finale to the case

James H. Boyle Associated Press Mercer Lfe Willie Whitta Mra Boyle Wollara Wnd Boyles

Camping Party Floats Away After Downpour at Pig Cabin Creek

A fishing party including Lena Rogers J. J. Overley and B. F. Parks camped near Pig Cabin Creek. Heavy rain sent their camp downstream washing shelters and supplies along the stream. Respondents searched toward the stream mouth for missing camp gear.

Big Cabin Creek Lena Rogers J. J. Overley F. Parka Parka Place

Train Wreck Near Ash Grove Injures Several

A severe storm caused a wreck on the Kansas City to Memphis line near Ash Grove. Injured include postal clerks M. A. Widener and J. C. Hoey. others harmed are T. Coffman, N. A. Weidner, Hooper, and Pery Posey. Passengers were moved to Monett or Kansas City after the wreck. All mails were blocked as rails and bridges were washed away by four inches of rain.

Frisco Hospital T. Coffman Fort Scott Hreman N. A. Weidner Kansas City Kos Hoey Fort Hooper Pery Posey Kans Fellerton Monett Oxarke Merrick Smith Greeley Avenue Kana M. A. Widener J.C. Hoey Kangan City Memphis Road Ash Grove Frisco Springfeld Widener and Hoey Mra. Smith West Plains

Former Governor Still Missing From Hotel

Former Oklahoma governor Frank Frants is missing from a St. Louis hill hotel since Sunday. His room is undisturbed as his brother Orville G. Frantz travels from Oklahoma City to pursue leads. A hospital search found no Krante registered. he was last seen leaving in a car several blocks from the hotel.

St. Louis Frank Frants Oklahoma Hill Hotel Oklahoma City Orville G. Frantz Krante Lily Hotel

Frost but Temperature Above Freezing Seen

Topeka May 10 A heavy frost occurred in the section this morning with a minimum reading of 34 degrees. Government observers say the frost was heavy but not enough to cause serious damage to fruit crops.

Associated Press Topeka Kans

Plan to abolish the Indian bureau eyed by Senator Owen

Washington May 8 Senator Robert L Owen proposes wiping out the entire Indian bureau along with thousands of employees. He says the Indian office and its policies hinder Indian development and may introduce a bill when Congress convenes. He would favor placing capable elderly Indians on pensions and barring Indian claims after court of claims action, planning to submit revisions to the Indian office later.

Washington Robert L. Owen Oklahoma Congress Owen Indian Office United States Court of Claims

Holden Killed in Battle Near Hugo

Report from Muskogee Oklahoma details a dawn gun battle near Turkey Creek thirty miles southeast of Hugo between moonshiners and U S marshals led by Special Officer W S Irwin. Deputy U S Marshal Lon Holden of Muskogee was killed with a bullet to the heart. two moonshiners were slain and three moonshiners captured. Eight others escaped as the pursuit followed after midnight and lasted over an hour. The trio arrested included a man named Lee, his son, and another moonshiner named Myer. suspects were brought to Muskogee jail. George Johnson of Kentucky is said to have provided a confession.

Muskogee Oklo United States W. 8. Irwin Turkey Creek Hugo Oklahoma U. 8 Lon Holden Lee Myer Mustkogee Federal Katy Niel Irwitt Hinge Orth Uu George Johnson Mia

Weston Begins Long Walk Toward Pacific Coast

Edward Payson Weston continues his long trek from Perry Kansas toward the Pacific coast. He plans to reach St Marys, about forty one miles away, by morning light as he presses on along the route. He hopes to cover the distance with steady steps and maintain his pace.

Edward Payson Weston Associated Kansan Payson Warla Perry Pacific Coast Elit O

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James A. Patton Oxmulgee Arinogeros Col. Roosevelt BOARD Attorney General Springfield Whitla Smiley Furniture Bureau Owen Bell Aan Holden Posse D. H. Wilson Vinita Cobb Hotel Idelity Farm Loan Co Vinita, Okla
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