Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Weekly Chieftain in Vinita, Oklahoma

We have 1,673,976 pages in Oklahoma

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1910

Page

8

Sunday School Convention Opens in D.C. with World Leaders

A large Sunday School Convention begins in Washington with Dr. F. St. Meyer of England presiding over opening activities. Delegates and workers from Japan Korea Mexico and Scotland attend sessions as prominent speakers including Amb. Bryce and Bishop Hartwell participate in a program stretching through the convention week. The event emphasizes inspirational methods and includes women’s missionary movements and multiple simultaneous sessions led by notable figures.

Willy GV Ning Lee Wwe Winn Moe Wolwuy Nagle Meyer Mennlore Havetidge tiyeriAy Olived Vayau Poether Nelaon Lloyd Cuniciet F. St. Meyer England Oboe Washington Joel Womake Sionary Tee Tey Tonks N. Tamura Japan Vayyeh Harakat Burin Nev LM. Marek Tohenta Won PD A Yau Korea Fh M Rom

Robertson Royally Welcomed at Chandler

Jide JM AL Robertson democratic candidate for the nomination received a royal welcome in Onandtier Okio. A crowd of 5 000 to 6 000 roared for Robertson as Judge Robert son spoke at the opera house before a jammed audience of about 1 000 with an all day program and street crowds enjoying amusements and wagers.

Onandtier Okio Jide JM AL Robertson the Mubermator Wen Royal Howe Judge Robertson Mt Hie Robert Rat Robert

Disastrous Fire Destroys Hotel Adame in Phoenix

A disastrous blaze in Phoenix swept the Hotel Adame and damaged several other buildings. The city faced an early day threat as flames caused extensive destruction with losses estimated near one hundred thousand dollars.

Phoenix Adame Theloria

Haskell Statement Denies False Report Claim

A garbled report claim, attributed to Haskell, is denied as false. The text references Governor Xie and mentions a Columbia Task company, a mayoral or political context, and speculation about a public statement or press release amid surrounding confusion.

Haskell

Haskell Block Optionists Plan

The article reports that Governor Haskell will not proclaim an election on local option until the constitutionality of the proposed amendment is settled. Attorneys say he cannot be forced to call the election and a mandamus suit would fail. The stance aligns with prohibition opponents and targets Leslie P. Howe’s gubernatorial bid.

Guthrie, Olde Bowane Oldaliona Walewe Haskell Mindamue Sapreme Cour Oklahoma Januedl Markell Haa Leslie P. Howe Lawton Menor Tn Tin Hese Haakent

Six Bishops Elected by M B Church in Asheville Conference

The general conference of the M B church met in Asheville yesterday and elected six bishops: Dr. Qoliie Denny of Nashville Team De, 4 Kites of Durban 8 OC De Wo Murrah of Snet ton Mien, Dre W R Bambuth of Nashville Tean, Dr BD Manyon of Georgetown Tex, and Or BR I Waterhoue of Virginia. On the witch ballot Rev J MMc Coy of Birmingham Alv was elected the seventh bishop, joining the college of bishops.

Cchieftanm M. B Church Ashville Qoliie Denny Nash Ville Kites Durban Wo Murrah Snetton Mien W. R. Bambuth Nashville Tean Manyon Georgetown Tex BR. I Waterhoue Virginia J. Mmccoy Birmingham, Alv College of Bishope

Supreme Court Affirms Owen Judgment in Indian Claims Suit

The U S Supreme Court affirms a Court of Appeals decision requiring Senator Robert L Owen of Oklahoma to pay Willing W Dudley and Lowle T Michener $10 000 without lawyers fees The case stems from a contention over an attorney's fee in a Cherokee Indian government claim dispute

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Court of Appeals District of Colmanbia Robert L. Owen Oklahoma W. Dudley Lowle T. Michener Dudley Micheter Aeeter Owen

Memorial Day Observance Plans at Vinita 1910

Representatives of Federal and Confederate Veterans and Spanish American War soldiers organize Memorial Day events in Vinita for May 20 1910. Citizens urged to decorate stores, close hours 9:30 to noon and 2 to 4 pm, and join services. schools to decorate and parade at 9:45 am. civic groups and neighboring towns invited to participate. ministers asked to display colors.

M eRelow Vinita Infinita Dle Ciel Apanisi Amerian Vinite Wilson Street Ecivate

Insurance Division Permits Crackdown on Insurers in Oklahoma

Officials warn that new measures will curb agency practices and protect homeowners from excessive premiums. The plan targets misrepresented rates and aggressive sales tactics, aiming to deter brokers from exploiting policyholders and to secure fair pricing across the state.

Oklahoma seeks injunction to stop alcohol shipments into Indian Territory

Attorney General Charles J. West filed in the U S Supreme Court for an injunction against railroads and express companies to stop transporting intoxicating liquors into Indian Territory areas including Osage lands and any part of Oklahoma with federal licenses. He argues treaties with the five civilized tribes keep prohibition binding and that the enabling act sustains a twenty one year ban. He contends federal license evidence of intent to violate and that interstate shipment to licensees disrupts Oklahoma’s exclusive liquor rights. West asks the Supreme Court to assume jurisdiction over the petition.

Guthrie, Ohls Charles J. West Washington United States Supreme Court Oklahoma Indian Territory Osage Indian Reservation Five Civilized Tribes Indiana Weat Med

Fight at Silver Moon Ends in Draw

Deputies Jake Smith and BY Sapp left jurisdiction to settle a dispute at the Silver Moon restaurant. The intended outcome of the melee was to establish physical supremacy but the bout ended without a winner. Both participants bore the marks of the skirmish.

Silver Moon Jake Smith Sapp Wiel

Trouble feared at Van Buren as strikebreakers arrive

Thirty three strike breakers were brought to Van Buren Arkansas today by agents of the St Louis Iron Mountain Southern railroad to replace striking machinists. Trouble between the strikers and the imported men is feared.

Associated Proay Port Smith Ark Aken van Buren St. Louis, Iron Mountain& Southern Railroad

Famous Naval Officer Dead at Home in Minneapolis

Martin Hughes Gerry, a noted feet engineer under Admiral Farragut and participant in the Battle of Mobile Bay, died at his Minneapolis home. His career included service in the Spanish American War.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn Martin Hughes Gerry Admiral Farragut Mobile Bay Gerry

Commerce Court Retained by TAFI in Senate Fight

Debate focused on Commerce Court provisions as Cummins and allies pressed to strip the courts from the bill. Insurgents sought to limit judges to three and shift defendant status to the Interstate Commerce Commission, while Aldrich's allies defended the current structure amid party divisions and procedural battles.

Commerce Court Cummins Bristow Beveridge Borah Clapp Dolliver Crawford LaFollette Bacon U States Interstate Commerce Commission Atigaton Senate Central Aldrich al Neh Jong Vates Cnat

Rickard to Referee Jeffries Johnson Bout in San Francisco

Rickard, linked with J Gleason in promoting the Jeff Johnson contest, says he will referee if his name is cleared and Jeffries and Johnson agree on terms. He notes he would step down if a better candidate is chosen and the meeting to select a referee proceeds as planned.

San Francisco Cal Rickard J Gleason Jeff Johnson Gans-Nelson Goldfield Nev Jeffries Johnson Jeffries and Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Prem Robertson Chandler Guthrh Oki Xie le Wei Columbia Task Company Masitoli Mandamus Owen Republican Committee Otandpattern Tulsa Bert Chandler Nowata Man William Ht. Patt eNalrauin Lim Goodroor Hinton Cil Tolua Tulea W. 8. Cochran Nowata Nowata County Berty Chandler Craig County Percy Howard Woatville Adair County J. M. Wolf Da.harria Wagoner Wagoner County P. J. Brecker Okdermah Okfunker County Crag Bimith Claremore Rofers County Cochran Nowatn PL J Brecher Okeemeh Clark Sith Chimmore BRRK Perry Tubes Mintoy Birod Jones Arnold Brecker Bango Tintom Commuumion Chereen Orinhooin Junge Okehows Tate Toeupieyey Hank Okdahampa London Cloyde Othur West TAFI Previelone Weibingin May Borel Rickard Will Refree Jeffries-Johnson
Search Courier

Search the The Weekly Chieftain Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Weekly Chieftain?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication