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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1910

Page

5

Local notes from Vinita list residents and events

Otis Chiswell of Okema and many visitors are noted in Vinita. A two year old steer sold for 42.50. A grass fire near College Addition caused no damage. Various people traveled to Tulsa, Claremore, Oswego, Peoria, and Guthrie. Obituaries, social events, hunting plans, and business trips fill the day through Monday to Wednesday.

Otis Chiswell Okema Fred Ratcliff Vinita Harry Mitchell Tulsa Slater McClure Claremore Lacey Choutead J. M. Trollinger Owl Drug Store Adair J. M. Iields John A. Cherry F. Nidiffer Fairland Buffington Chas Nancock Leroy Martin Reuben Bullock Spavinaw Guy Spencer Stream Springs Ark Stella May A. Sears South Third Street Kate Duncan William Williamson B. Ki. Capps Baby Fred Chilson Webb City eGorge Hinshaw Chilson Yellowstone Park California Maita Carrie Stevens Kate Terry Bentonville Susan Jack Smart Sallie Ridgeway Blanch Crutchfield May Carl

Trial of Parks Faces Liquor Charge in Afton Court

Trial before United States Commissioner Depue centers on selling liquor without license. Parks asserts he worked for the Citizens League of Afton to gather evidence against bootleggers. Seymour Riddle represented the defense and produced witnesses to challenge testimony from alleged liquor buyers. Complainants lacked counsel in the morning. W. P. Thompson joined after noon. Hearings remain in progress.

M. B. Parks Afton United States Depue Parks Citizens League of Afton Seymour Riddle Citizens League W. P. Thompson

Notice to Hunters Quail Season Delayed to After November 15

A notice from Game Warden C. C. Butler states quail hunting cannot begin until after the fifteenth of November, with the fifteenth excluded. Hunters should plan accordingly and await the official start date.

C. C. Butler

Numerous Visitors and Local Movements Highlight Vinita Scene

Odessa area notes list riders and visitors in Miami Afton Grove and Pryor with daily last night and today mentions. County court trials next week and a marriage license issued to Frank Link and Bertha Wynn. Union of Davenports congressman elect added to Vinita bustle as civic club prepares a front room program.

T. B. Englehart C. Falstick Joplin John B. Turner Guthrie Charles Allen Kansas City George Kingle Sapulpa Gertrude Nidiffer A. A. Brown Parsons E. B. Frazier D. H. Wilson Newlanda Oklahoma City Ladies Aid Cora Anderson Denny Harvey Eating House Brookline Pryor Parley Morris Knight W. M. Malone Patton Music Company Columbia Graphphones Col. Roosevelt Susan Smartt Kate Terry Bentonville Carriend Maita Stevens Anna Gate Linbrook Sallie Midge Andrews Missack Smartt Toliver Blanch Crutchfield J. T. McCarin Centralia Jack McNellis Kennison A. M. Voyles Woodley T. Wyman Thompson Ketchum Bob Wilson Colonel Picklin Bryan Cash Bluejacket Vinita Frear J. D. Hall J. M. Miller The Christian Church A. Love Harlin W. E B. Swann Miami Buffington Bill Murphy West Cabin Tommy Fields Fields School House Court House George ©. Finley Schletzbauna Troy Kans Brady Oklahoma Cobb Oscar Banning C. T. Chenevert Muskogee Susie Shupert H. M. Rishel W. M. Chesby Kiefer F. M. Adams Big Cabin H. B. Gore Clyde McGarry Seth Jones Tulsa Houston Ballard Needmore T. W. Wallace Welch W. Swann Chas. Hawkins Pryor Cope & Lewis Winner Frank Victor Afton James 8 Davenport W. Killam Grove George Gibson D. B. Hatter Nashville Tenn Ella Rogers Fort Gibson W. P. Thompson Charles B. Rogers Frank Link Cleora Bertha Wynn J. J. Spencer House of Representatives Sam PF. Parks Chelsea H. A. Lee Robert Lee Bank of Big Cabin J. B. Jordan Long Beach Cal Jordan al Commercial Club Civic Club

Melting Pot Play Receives High Jewish Endorsements

Eminent rabbis and Jewish leaders, including Hirsch, Wise, Schiff, Straus, and editors from the Jewish Courier and American Hebrew, praise Israel Zangwill's The Melting Pot as a powerful, uplifting drama and a portrayal of American Jewish integration. The play, starring Walker Whiteside, is set for November 16 at the Auditorium, amid debates on intermarriage and identity.

Zang Walker Whiteside Zangwill Rabbi Hirsch Leon Zolotkoff Jewis Courier of Chicago Mr. Zangwilt S. Schulman Beth-El Jacob Schiff America Israel Zangwill Oscar 8. Straus Commerce and Labor Roosevelt

Ambassador Wilson Targeted as Riots Erupt in Mexico City

Associated Press reports from San Antonio that rioters in Mexico City attempted the life of United States Ambassador Wilson. Local authorities say 270 people were arrested in yesterday’s disturbances and will be pursued for any further disorder. A committee of Americans praised the ambassador’s response after the American flag was insulted.

Associated Press San Antonio Tex Laredo Mexico City United States Wilson Felix Dietz

White Oak School November Election Debates At Vinita

Maynard Rafferty and Elbert Herndon lead student debates on saloon and woman suffrage with mock election results. Democrats win 21 to 16, pro saloon 14 to 22 against, girls voting 24 to 12, while papers The Chieftain and Oklahoman are read.

Maynard Rafferty Vinita Literary Society Johnnie Gordon Elbert Herndon the Chieftain Oklahoman Mangard Rafferty Albert Herdon Rafferty Casto Ethel Butler McKinley Jones

Vinita Makes a Metropolis Impression on Election Night

Vinita appeared metropolitan as Manily B Updike and the Chieftain flashed election returns on the street. A large orderly crowd witnessed over twenty pages of telegraph reports reproduced for Vinita, a service matching any city in America.

Manily B. Updike Vinita America

Mine Disaster Toll Grows As Rescue Efforts Continue

Rescue crews pulled thirteen more men from No 2 entry while a larger cache of bodies emerged in No 4 north, bringing the total to fifty one. Among the dead were foreigners including twenty nine Mexicans, with seven mine officials among those buried in a cavern four hundred feet long, as three shifts toil to clear debris.

No. 2 Akay No. 4 Jean Slope

President Taft Sails for Panama on Cruiser Tennessee

President Taft departed Charleston aboard the cruiser Tennessee heading for Panama. He aims to study canal issues and urge congress to frame toll legislation at the coming short session. Taft will stay four days on the Isthmus with the cruiser Montana in convoy.

Associated Press Charleston Taft Panama Congress Tennessee Montana Isthmus

Robbers Loot Beattie State Bank in Driveby Heist

Five masked men invaded Beattie Kansas early this morning in a car. They dynamited the bank safe and took three thousand five hundred dollars before fleeing the scene. A posse pursued, a running gunfight ensued with about a hundred rounds fired and two robbers wounded. Authorities continue the chase.

Associated Press Beattie, Kans Beattie State Bank

Fifty One Dead From Wrecked Mine at Delgaua

In Delgaua Colorado workers perished as a mine disaster at the Victor American Fuel company site left fifty one dead and eighteen escaped. R Akayi a Japanese worker regained consciousness after being trapped and found the surface of the No 2 entry. The report notes both openings were close by and the dead far exceeded the living.

J. L. Mead Cycle Company Chicago Ill Delgaua Colo Victor American Fuel Company Fiftyone R. Akayi

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. L. Connor H. E. Ridenbour Chief Bullington Kiamioht Presbyterian Church of Winita Davis Anys Presbyterian Board Philadelphia Weatherly Joplin Business College O. L. Rider G. O. Burdis K. Taylor A. J. Williams Grove Yester T. E. Englehart Jean City of Mexico White Oak School J. T. Ragan & CO Ron Tpeckie Efrer Lee Descadie Perfe Bank Htov Grasshopper Brand Portland Grasshopper Cement H.C. Miller Lumber Company Vinita, Okla Grove, Okla
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