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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1910
Page
3
Toola Oklahoma May 14 The town braced for violence as ammunition ran low and orders poured in from Muskogee. Rumors claim Mallen and Kinpal charged with Roy Crutchfield murder may be released due to lack of evidence, stoking unrest. Citizens armed themselves amid threats to leave under death penalty.
Chelsea Oklahoma May 14 Chan W Poole a well known mercantile figure in northeastern Oklahoma was found dead at his home this morning Heart trouble is listed as the cause He was in good health yesterday and enjoyed the Elks visit from Vinita He retired last night without illness and the hour of death is believed to be about three o clock Funeral plans have not been announced Poole was a Chelsea pioneer with relatives in Chelsea and Vinita and many friends in both locales
Guthrie Oklahoma May 10 Anti Saloon League leader Conger says no objections will be raised to the state petitions for resubmission of the prohibition election. He cites constitutional objections and Indian Territory concerns. Governor Haskell says he will refuse to issue a proclamation for the election, with mandamus possible to compel action. Federal court action may follow to block the election or enforce the initiated bill.
Guthrie Okla May 13 Chan L Daugherty state department of labor returns from Norman with details of a paying contract tied to Hook decision effects. A company using Ardmore material faced rail freight surcharges that surged nearly 200 percent after the ruling, forcing wage cuts from 2.00 to 1.35 per day while promising to pay current labor rates if freight costs stabilize.
Washington May 14 The Senate adopted by 56 to 10 a compromise amendment to the railroad bill regulating charges for long and short hauls. Debate showed factions believed they secured the better bargain. The amendment allows the interstate commission to authorize higher long haul rates only where justified, with all rates just and reasonable. Voting favored by Aldrich Bacon Beveridge Bradley Brandegee Briggs Bristow Brown Burkett Baynham Burrows Burton Carter Clark Ark Clay Crane Crawson Cullom Cumming Curtis Dillingham Dixon Dolliver Dupont Elkins Fitch Pragier Gamably Guykenheim Jones Kean La Follette Lodge Martin Nelson Oliver Owen Page Paynter Pantone Paroy Perkine Miles Parcell Shoots Simmons Smith Smoot Sutherland Taylor Warner Wetmore. Opposed by Dally Bourne Bulkley Chamberlain Fletcher Frye Gallinger Heyburn McBur y Overman. Heyburn praised the win for railroads. A recess followed Dixon’s attempted amendment changes before the final reading.
From Saturday's Daily, L. L. Hutchinson, assistant director of the geological survey at Norman, finishes days reviewing northern Crag County coal fields. He will map every coal pit and outcrop in the state to accompany a detailed Oklahoma report. He notes Crag County lags in coal land offerings and prepares complete reports for distribution on application.
Taos New Mexico May 14 Following yesterday raid by Indians from the reservation north of here on the Ly 8 Meyers ranch ranchmen throughout the section spent a quiet night keeping vigil. Troops from Santa Fe are ordered today and expected this morning. A massacre is feared. The Indians are wearing war paint and engaging in war dances.
Semple holds a 508 mile lead after the twelfth hour of the 24 hour car race at Brighton Beach. Flat and Rainier trail by 13 and 479 miles respectively as Stearns No. 1 sits fourth at 579 miles, chasing Tulel's 20 year old record.
Guthrie Oklahoma May 12 County Judges may keep fees from performing marriage ceremonies rather than turning them into the county treasury the Supreme Court ruled yesterday in a test case brought by County Attorney EB Reardon of Oklahoma County against County Judge Sam Hooker. The court found that before the fee and salary bill the judges did not have the right to charge such fees and that language implies uncertain meaning.
Senators Cummins and Dolliver spoke in Des Moines defending their course in Congress and attacking the tariff law. They returned to Washington praised by insurgent colleagues and reported strong support for Governor and district level progressive candidates.
Guardian Daniel Bandera petitions for authority to sell all or part of Nora Webber minor estate. Court sets hearing for May 1910 at 10 a.m. to determine necessity and benefit of sale. Notice to interested parties in News ton and Crag Counties, Oklahoma.
The court orders a hearing on Daniel Sanders as guardian of Johnie Webber a minor to determine if the guardian may sell all or part of the real estate for the minor’s benefit. The hearing is set for May 10, 1910 at 10 a.m. before the County Court, with notice to interested parties and next of kin. A copy of the petition and notice must be served.
A large Republican gathering in the county courthouse district heard Thomas B. Ferguson and Congressman C. B. Creager address national issues and defend support for the Cannon-Aldrich faction. The meeting chose not to frame a slate for the August primary and adjourned to hear further remarks at the auditorium.
The county election board has received pamphlets presenting both sides of the June 11 ballot questions. Copies may be obtained from the board or will be distributed to precinct officers for public access.
In Craig County Oklahoma the County Court considers selling all or part of the real estate of J H Ritchie deceased under administrator B N Williamson. A hearing is set for April 28 1910 and notices must be served ten days prior with four weekly publications in Vinita Weekly Chieftain. The court also addresses guardian duties for George M Martin minor with potential sale of estate portions in probate case 200.
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