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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1911

Page

7

Jurors Sought in McNamara Case Amid Indy Evidence

Los Angeles reports renewed probes for jurors in the McNamara Times building case as evidence transfers from Indianapolis draw attention. Prosecution and defense press for talesmen while A. M. Schmidt and David Caplan remain missing. Eleven passed for cause. Manning likely excused. two more needed. Panel from forty still to fill amid interstate considerations and upcoming ruling. Delegates appointed for Oklahoma Anti-Saloon League conference noted.

Los Angeles Indianapolis McNamara James B. McNamara Times Salt Lake San Francisco Seattle A. M. Schmidt David Caplan McNamaras Talesmen Talesman Seaborn Manning Bordwell Manning Crice Hl, Shelton HW. T. Laughbaum Oklahoma Anti-Saloon League CC. Brannon Blackwell W. H. Neil Okmulgee W. 8. Wiley Muskogee

National conference urged to curb interstate liquor traffic

Oklahoma City reports a national conference set for December in Washington to oppose interstate liquor shipments into dry states. Organized by the Anti Saloon League, the call is signed by governors ex governors and educational leaders, including Governor Cruce. The issue cites rail shipments to dry areas and seeks a federal ban with past efforts noted.

Oklahoma City Washington Congress Anti-Saloon League of America Cruce Oklahoma O.N. Haskell

Craig County Officials Face Suit Over Nash Report

Craig County Oklahoma commissioners approve the Nash Report by Chas A Taylor and direct County Attorney Cary Caldwell to file suits within ten days against any officers shown to owe the county. The measure, adopted in Vinita on November 6, 1911, seeks collection of alleged balances.

Board of County Commissioners R. M. Nash Craig County Oklahoma Chas A. Taylor Nash Cary Caldwell Vinita A. D

United States as Consumer of Beer and Alcohol

The article compares U S beer and spirits consumption with other nations, noting higher overall beer and spirits use in the United States but lower per capita beer than Belgium and the United Kingdom. It cites 1910 figures for beer and wine, highlights France leading wine consumption, and ends with an insurance ad for Continental Casualty Company through agent A G Marrs.

United States Russia Belgium United Kingdom Germany Denmark Hungary Austria France Netherlands Sweden Portugal Spain Italy Switzerland Roumania Servia Canada Newfoundland New Zealand Continental Casualty Company A. G. Marrs

Mayors from many towns to attend Oklahoma league meet

Tulsa hosts the second annual Oklahoma Municipal League convention on December 11, bringing hundreds of mayors and city officers from across the state. The event features municipal exhibits, speeches from prominent leaders, and plans for improving state municipal administration.

Jubea Qkin Tulsa Oklahoma Oklahoma Municipal League Muskogee League A. F. McGarr F. P. Stearns Shawnee A. Neely Durant J. A. Conner Ardmore W. M. Spurlock Guthrie W. Vance Oklahoma City Pete Hanratty McAleater W. L. LaBryer el Reno

Aviator Rodgers Lands Near Pacific Coast in California

Aviator Calbraith P. Rodgers concludes a cross continental flight by landing at Tournament Park in Pasadena at 4 10 p m after a 30 mile final leg from Pomona. Crowds of 20000 greet the famed flyer as he plans to push on toward the Pacific Ocean today for the ocean to ocean record.

Sierra Madre Mountains Tournament Park Mount Wilson Observatory Wright Park Rodgers Pasadena Cal Calbraith P. Rodgers Pomona Pacific Ocean Pacific Solar Observatory Mount Wilson Banning New York Colton

Widespread Midwestern Rainfall Drenches States

A soaking Sunday rainfall stretched across Kansas Oklahoma Texas Missouri and Arkansas with central activity over Denver. Reports show varying amounts from .26 to .74 inches in several cities while forecasts predict no severe weather and rising temperatures. The Missouri River at the writer's point stood at 6.8 feet yesterday.

Vinita Kansas Oklahoma Texas Missouri Arkansas Denver Col Kansas City St. Joseph St. Louis Wichita Kane Oklahoma City Mort Smith Ark Fort Worth Little Rock Louisville

New Mexico Votes Statehood Election Highlights

Santa Fe reports that about 1000 candidates were nominated for state offices and federal positions as New Mexico votes to elect a governor, secretary, judges, district attorneys, six federal lawmakers, and 16 state legislators. The territory becomes a state with two U S senators and two representatives, and voters also weigh a constitutional amendment under the Flood Blue ballot provision.

Santa Fe N. M New Mexico Congress Supreme Court United States Senate

Local option league formation eyed in Chickasha Oklahoma

Business leaders in Chickasha Oklahoma plan a meeting tonight at the courthouse to form a league pushing adoption of the local option amendment soon to be placed before Oklahoma voters. Col Isaac Cloud and R P Glover lead the effort.

Chickasha Okla Oklahoma Col. Isaac Cloud R.p. Glover

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M'Namara Mus Kogee Aviator Rodgers Middle West Vinita, Ohlahoma The Farmers State Bank Vinita Kansas City Weekly Star Weekly STAR J. T. Ragan & CO
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