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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1911

Page

2

Deed Approvals Rush Foreseen Over Oklahoma Lands

Washington officials forecast a rush of requests to approve deeds to inherited lands of full Blood Indians in eastern Oklahoma following a supreme court ruling. Officials say many estates will need reconveyance and new restrictions. preparations for more contests and extended Indian land governance dominate discussions as Congress eyed relief. The session notes first Saturday action with the Arizona and New Mexico statehood resolution.

Washington, D. C Interior Department Oklahoma United States Supreme Court McCumber Paree Ee Court of Bambier Ober Cntil Congress Department of Jestice Supreme Court Associated Press Cspital Arizona New Mexico

Battle at CQusetia Near Federal Garrison Reported

A battle is described as ongoing twenty miles southeast of here at CQusetia between a federal garrison led by Ciumel Mice nis and rebels allied with Omel Zapata. Fugitives have arrived, and the streets are reported to be strewn with dead and wounded.

Aswocla Celarcavaca Cqusetia Here Ciumel Micenis Rebes Ander

Oklahoma City Banks to Consolidate Under Nation National Name

Oklahoma City May 20. The Oklahoma City Nation and State National banks, with a combined capital of 700000, will consolidate. The new bank will have capital stock 506000 and surplus 100000. Ed Cook and J L Wilkin of the State National retire. officers of the Nationa will run the combined bank, with A M Young retiring to join Newport bank and trust interests.

Oklahama City Oklahoma City Nation State National Banks Consolidated Bank Ed Cook J. L. Wilkin State National Oklahoma City Nationa A. M. Young Bark Rmemissioner Oklahoma and Texas Big Newport Bask and Trust Companies

Lyons Acquitted In District Court Over Some Hay

In district court W L Lyons was acquitted of threatening a letter by mail during a dispute over hay. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty as Lyons sought to collect money from F A Briggs. The state case against John Williams ended with a guilty verdict and penalties.

W. L. Lyons Lyons F. A. Briggs John Wiliams E. A Newton Newton

Two Suffragettes Course in Spokane School Board Race

Mrs A P Fassett leader of the Woman's Non-Partisan Political League announces two members will seek seats on Spokane's school board in December. Grievances cited against the board and insurgent faction support for a candidate likely from Mrs Glack. Movement mobilizes women voters as early campaign chatter grows.

Spokane Wash A. P. Fassett Woman's Shoot Board of J_ Grier Long Wastingtom Trust Company A. W. Davieum ofScer Spokane Bar Associatiem Source Fassett Sait

Informal Announcement of Peace Moves in Mexico

Juarez May 26 Dr Francisco Vasquez heads rebel peace commission says an informal peace announcement may come today after talks with Jorge Carbajal. Provisions on cabinet members reportedly satisfactory to rebels. Madero delays Mexico City trip until De Labara is provisional president.

Juarez, Mex Mexico Aristice Senor Franceise Labata Diaz Francisco Madero, Jr Mexico Ciy Secor le Labora California Madero Senor de Labera Mexican Congress Mexico City Representa Congress de Labara Senor Madero Department of Foreign Relations Rascon Senor Te Labara Senor de Lebara

Recall Attack Renewed in House Amid Statehood Debate

In Washington DC on a November day, Democrat critics assailed the recall provision of the Arrioas constitution as unamendable while the House considered the statehood resolution. Missouri Democrat Bookes faced accusations of being influenced by railroads and major interests. Pickett questioned recall for Indes. Conseil and Humphreys voiced party strategies. Delegates noted Republican hopes for New Mexico statehood and Democrats delaying changes. Major figures like Wareer, Tinepes, and Jasper Mars were seen traveling to Omaha for bankers meetings.

Republicas Bookes Missouri New Metis Art Polla Pickett Conseil New Mexico Arizseea Humphreys Mississippi de Republice Pertr Hs Aémiscice

House Resolutions Seek Army Contract Bids Records

Two house resolutions demand details on Army shoe contracts from 1909 to 1911 and recent bids. One asks whether contracts went to the lowest bidder and if weather tests were conducted. the other seeks names of firms and individuals securing new contracts over the past ten years and contract amounts, plus bid eligibility.

Secretary of War Feodorfer Pennsylvania Dickinson Ames of Srms Merer

Missouri Pacific machinists back to work after strike

Kansas City May 29. Most machinists at Missouri Pacific east coast shops who struck yesterday returned to work today. The company had alleged a strike breaker from St Louis, Bere Thomas, was removed. Officials said all men would be back Monday.

Associates Press Kansas City Tec Bendred Sftr Missouri Pacife Tottoms St Lewis Bere Thomas Scha

Gusey Sells Fifty Three Tracts of Indian Land

District Indies Agent Maer H C Cupey conducted a morning sale of fifty three tracts of Indian land at the corner of Wise Street. Prices varied and some parcels drew stronger bids than appraisals as the sale proceeded.

Gusey District Indies Maer H C. Cupey Cormer Wises

New State Bank Proposes 86000 Capital in Cherokee

Guthrie residents Ole May Mhedamen and J B Carteldeht with at Oot tree Te plan to reorganize the Menttry Btate Bank into Cherokee bank with 86000 capital. They expect to commence business by June 10 and outline plans to establish four banks in Cherokee including two state and two national banks.

Guthrie, Ole Wyman J. B. Carteldeht Oottree Menttry Btate Cherokee

Apples forecast harvest from Yakima valley early estimate

Spokane May 20 two thousand cars of apples will be harvested in the Yakima valley this year according to H P James secretary of the Yakima Commercial Club. Total production including peaches will reach about three thousand cars. Frost losses noted but crop outlook remains brighter than average. Eastern Washington Idaho Oregon and Montana report bright prospects for large crops of apples and tree fruits. Inland Empire wheat yield expected near 66 000 000 bushels due to protection and timely rains. M B Lionberger Robert L Chamberlin W C Woodall R N Nash attend good roads meeting at Welch this afternoon.

Spokane Waah Yakima Valley Apokane Chamber of Commerce H. P. James Yakima Commercial Club James Adda Washington Idaho Oregon Wwestern Montana Ism Inland Empire

Aigh Ore Strike Near Ato Reported

Fragmentary OCR notes describe an ore strike near Ato with reference to Meadame Jack and a 25 foot depth where hard flint is found. Mentions miners, Mr. Conard, and plans to organize with interest in prospects.

Wich Conard

Senate committee meets on seating of challenged senator

A Democratic steering committee meeting in Washington investigates a senator's seat eligibility amid charges of improper credentials. The Senate convened at two o clock to consider seating privileges, with Associated Press reporting from the capital.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Inei Senate

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Unites States Supreme Court Curutia Oklahoma City Cour K. R. Newton Seny ACME Oscme Acue Ser Wareer E Tinepes Jasper Mars 2Oma Ity Eso Wissouri Pacific M. B. Lionberger Robert L. Chamberlin W. C. Woodall R. N. Nash Welch Good Roads Ato George Raines Galera Prif WI Be Forres Uraughon Business College Draughon’s Draughon’s Practical Business College Muskogee and Vinita, Slahoma
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