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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1911

Page

6

Governor's Hand Faces Ed Board Pressure in Oklahoma

Nov 1 The Oklahoma education board crisis deepens as friends warn governor Croce appointees they will remove board members if influence is used to block removals. Charges blame Secretary John Williams and John Doolin, with unions forming ties to oust Williams and Doolin, while Cruse appointees vow to resist intimidation and stand by their choices.

Oelsbenis Eduralion Croce Thene Ite John Williams Oklatoma Board of School Fundh Board of Agriculture Doolin Stillwater Game Department Cruce Board of Education

Aviator Flies At Great Height In Arizona Flight

Velma, Aris, Nov 2 Avuewral WP. Rodgers, Syime at an altitude of more than 5000 feet was compelled to land yesterday after fuel exhausted. The aircraft resumed flight toward Tempe after a long leg toward Phoenix, landing at Bidjog after a long trek from Phoenix. Rodgers covered substantial miles yesterday, tracing the route over water piers and the valley before final landing.

Velma Aris Rodgers Syime Roore Terval Willie Valles Deering Mericope Phoenis Guing Greioer Phoenix Fale Ilne Bidjog Broval

City approves water contract with Western Wells Co

Oklahoma City officials seal a contract with Western Wells Co of Kiowa to furnish 5,000 gallons daily of salt water at 1,900 gallons per rate. The city may terminate after a set period or take over the company plant for 40,000 dollars if service lapses at the end of months.

Oklahoma City Western Wella Company Kiowa

To Decide Baseball Fate in Oklahoma Town

The November 20 meeting will decide if a regional minor league forms next spring. Attendees include Oklahoma cities and neighboring towns with promoters from Sapalo, Hardermile, Enid, Guthrie and others. Possible teams eyed: Tulsa area towns and nearby states.

Twisa Okla Nur Oktabeers Mag Oklahoma Cities Lorter Towss Meskogee Telea Telea Sand Springs Okmulger Fort Sith Ark Sapalos Hardermile Enid Guthrie

One More Juror in McNamara Case Exhuastion Reported

Los Angeles November 3 jury selection advances in the McNamara murder trial as 267 veniremen have been drawn. McNeely, a retired tailor, joins the third panel with mixed views on strikes and death penalty cases. Two talesmen were excused and the judge noted undecided timing for the next venire draw.

Los Angeles Cal Talesman M. T. McNeely Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association of McNeely Walter Boardwell Wen C. H. Hayes Taleeman McNamara Bordwell Byron Te Link Curt Wee Identiron W. H. Andrews

Spokane Indian Tribes Name Phipps to Seek Redress Funds

Rotary of Marve H. Phipps of Spokane will represent tribes from Washington Oregon and Montana at the next Congress session to obtain money due to the Flathead Cayuse Pend Oreille Walla Walla Umatilla Nez Perce Colville Kootenay and Blackfeet. The group aims to present tribal claims to the Court of Claims and secure 80 to 160 acre land allotments for each child born since 1907. Judge Webster of Missoula certified Phipps to act for the tribes.

Spokane Washington Oregon Mottana Marve H. Phipps Congress Flathead Cayuse Pend @ Oreille Walla Walla Umatilla Next Perce Colville Kootenay Blackfeet Court of Claims Webster District Court Missoula, Mont Phippx

First Snowfall of the Season Reported

Weather record notes the season's first snowfall on November 2 with light accumulation. Snow began before daylight, melted as temperatures rose, and wind shifted from northwest. skies clearing suggest fair weather later, marking both the first frost and earliest snow event of the period.

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Congressional leaders to return to capital soon

Washington November activity rises as senators and representatives head back to move ahead on trust legislation and other probes. House appropriations members plan Panama travel November 9 to assess canal needs. Committees set hearings and national party meetings extend into December and January.

Washington D. C Senate House Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Steel Trust and Sugar Trust State Department Congress House Committee On Appropriations Panama Canal Senate Appropriations Committee Panatra Congressional Employers’ Stability and Workingmen’s Compensation Committee National Monetary Commission Republican National Committee Democratic National Committee Democratic Republican

W. K. J. Railway Spends Big Sum for Improvement

The Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway plans annual spending around ten million dollars to improve properties and provide top facilities in the southwest. Expenditures last year totaled over fourteen million for roadbed, track, and equipment, with freight terminal costs in St. Layalt at over four million. Additional outlays covered maintenance, new equipment, and replacements, reflecting aggressive management to satisfy the public across the region. Supreme Court Docket Heavy as Oklahoma City reports a term start on November 14 with 175 cases slated for submission and oral arguments, including the Lynde Bowman Darby case challenging the Oklahoma graduated land tax law.

Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Southwest Anoua St. Layalt Supreme Court Oklahoma City Lynde-Bowman-Darby Muskogee Oklahoma

Port Gibson Postoffice Robbery Seeks Cash Loot

The Port Gibson Postoffice in Muskogee Oklahoma was robbed early yesterday using stolen picks to batter the rear window. Robbers blew the safe and took about 28 dollars in money and 460 dollars in stamps. Postoffice Inspector Lewis is actively investigating the case.

Muskogee Okla Gos Bomme Port Gibson Lewis

Banks Pay Par Value on State Salary Warrants in Okla City

Oklahoma City reports that Banks accept current state warrants at par as the State School Land Commissioners directed the secretary to deposit $898 in banks. Banks such as Traders State, State Exchange and Guaranty offered cash for warrants, signaling a temporary relief while upcoming issues will also trade at par. The plan aims to protect state credit and ensure warrants for the current year's expenses stay at par.

Oklahoma City Board of State School Land Commissioners John BR. Williams Okisoma City Oxiabouia City Tredesmens State Exchange Guaranty Bank State Exchange Bank Lee Croce G. T. Bryan State Board of Agriculture Ben Harrison Leo Meyers State Superintendent of Public Instruction B. H. Wilson Robert Dunlop Shane Board of School Land Commissioners Supreme Court Lee Cruce Leo Meyer A. & SM. College Stiltwater Board of Agriculture Robert Dun

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