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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1908

Page

7

Whitlow Trial Progresses With Mother's Testimony

At Hammel Whitlow trial for the murder of May Sapp, Mrs. Sapp testified about the events of the night, describing her daughter leaving the house and being found dead in the yard. The mother wept during recounting, and defense and court officials paused as she recovered.

Samuel Whitlow Fay Lamp Latorte Yad Trive Hills Ageinet Agam Grant Fury Andres Melgeliin Manafivid Puller Lee Helgelwin

Thaw Divorce in New York Headlines and May Events

Citizens report Thaw family actions seeking Evelyn Thaw divorce terms in New York as part of ongoing divorce proceedings. Melbourne and St Joseph notes mention government and disaster items, with labor wage concerns and casualty context from local events and school incident coverage.

New New York Evelea Harry K. Thaw Bt Joseph Iimprove Benoo St Joseph Collinwood Tate Fife

Fire at Lake Contrary claim editor in Missouri town

A local editor in Springfield Missouri was found dead early Friday after a fire at Lake Contrary. The tragedy follows a Thursday night incident. authorities suspect arson and investigate the cause as residents mourn theloss of the editor of the Utmost Journal.

Lave Lake Contrary Uuniboe Joeeah Springfield Ularepee Peal Ayrere Ot Uttweit Late Journal

Telegraphic Briefities From A Troubled Era

A collage of terse notes reports thefts famine and political moves. Mentions secretary of war vacancy and a United Liberia delegation. Describes a failed bank invasion arrest and a senate action on vetoes. Notes plant damage from a disaster and multiple lawsuits or investigations pending.

Mins Helen Tatt Davahir Crcretary of War Gredwate Mawra Ebow Sindow Mettian Kasay Beacom Turkeges Megreee Beeen Repunine Liberia Pwhlishet Eertone Aif Ferenie Nasurine Invernations Bank Coal Tm Tan Lala Chinbura Senate Preston Tate

Cross examination of Mrs Sapp in Kansas murder case

Mrs Sapp faced two hours of questions from the defense about the Moran fatality in Kansas. She answered without faltering as the attorney pressed on relation of May Sapp’s dress, the cloth and alleged self harm, while jurors heard about the alleged labor of the death scene and the contested evidence from the prosecution.

Kansas Tole Kan Moran Eenghette Macner Mise Happ Athoreey Oyler Juda Onear

The Spurious Congress

A July first mark looms with 1,000,000 atteans on July 1, 190%, revealing borrowings for running expenses. The article condemns tariff stasis on wood pulp and print paper, currency legislation, and the President’s claimed military supremacy over civil power. It laments sins of commission and omission, urging the American people to heed an early adjournment.

Iwood Lange Wall Street Congress

Grandma Summers Taken From Home by Cap West and Brown

Report from Bluejacket News states Captain West and J L Brown of Muskogee removed Grandma Summers from her property on Monday. The move followed a prior filing by another woman who previously held the claim.

Capt. West J. L. Brown Muskogee Grandma Summers Bluejacket News

Land Rights and Property Changes Across the Region

The notice describes forthcoming land ownership changes within sixty days, allowing outright purchase of lands previously held under ongoing claims. It notes clear titles, future home construction, and shifting rights due to new improvements, with emphasis on ownership opportunities and anticipated development.

First Hay Crop and Market Moves in Blue Jacket News

Harvesting begins this week with the first growth of hay and alfalfa promising strong yields. Prairie hay and alfalfa are expected to be shipped to northern markets in the coming weeks as farmers plan to stop cars for transport and boost sales. The article also notes Taft supporters confident of nomination while anti Taft factions foresee defeat, with delegations and committee influence shaping the result.

Wiest Taft

Three brothers arrested for Arpelar post office robbery

Police report three brothers were taken into custody on robbery charges after the Arpelar post office break in. A local figure questioned who said someone was getting too thick with kinfolks.

Arpelar

Red Men Organize Amid Odd Fellows Assembly

About 80 pale faces took the three degrees and more joined the Buffington Tribe No.22 Order of Redmen at the Ghent Junior Barn. Officers were elected including Prophet H. B. Ridenhour Sachem T. J. Smiley and Keeper of Wampum C Smiley. A banquet followed at the Cobb hotel as tempers and plans for the lodge were laid.

Smiley Ben Anderson W. B.crawford A.J Seamaster Cobb Hotel

Oklahoma court to sell estate by private sale

State court orders sale of estate assets by private sale pending further proceedings. Hearing set for May in county court. publication required in a newspaper of general circulation in the city where the case is pending. General sale compliance and statutory requirements noted.

State OF Oklahoma Uewanda Emery Uae Cowaty

Notice of Public Sale and Answer Deadline

NOTICE OF PU Sa sad defendapt. James II will take notice that he has ta​ken for the See Bamed court for o sad geet anewer the petition if hereto ty and pred, on or before the ten day of July, term, of said Selitvon all te taken as the aed vdugent for seid plaintit, ay pra for iy said parities will be rendered and greeted theo & oarias weal Attorners for Piauntit ul bon ree​wan fete of (he Tetry Court.

Berns Deevetet Cipde Square Piaintit Maud Stuart Peton Jane A. D Orlahoma James II

Petition for Guardian Sale of Real Estate

A petition filed seeks court approval to appoint a guardian to sell lands described in the petition. It states reasons for sale and orders a hearing on the specified June date at ten in the forenoon, requiring all interested parties to appear and show cause why the guardian should be authorized to sell the property. A copy of the order is to be served as required.

Wit Monte Willem Joe Real Tate Jan Kean Eble Tereby Stile Stiener

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