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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1910

Page

7

Sweet Revenge For Tulsa High Defeats Vinita

Tulsa high school upset Vinita on Vinita’s home field in a dramatic game marked by Tulsa’s open passing attack. Tulsa scored twice on passes and an interception return by Erwin. Vinita’s Scott Elliott and Smith starred for Vinita, while John Young led Tulsa. Final score Tulsa 11 Vinita 0.

Vinita High School Tulsa Esterday Vinita Erwin Tulsans Smith Young Scott Elliott Britt Wright John Young McAlester

Secretary Declares Treaty Will Be Enforced

Durant Okla Nov 5 Secretary of the Interior Ballinger told Governor Johnson of the Chickasaw nation that if the Oklahoma prohibition repea l passes Tuesday Attorney General Wickersham will enforce the Ackooka treaty provisions Prohibition on liquor sale on Five Civilized Tribes land until 1928 remains in force Ballinger noted enforcement varies by community and praises strict rule in smaller towns. Feed Mill Factory Completed Woodcock Manufacturing ready to start melting iron and making feed mills with boiler water piping nearly finished Located east side of Katy tracks at Excelsior avenue crossing the plant opened for traffic yesterday Foundry men call it one of the best lighted and most conveniently arranged foundries seen.

Ballinger Oklahoma Woodcock Manufacturing Company Katy Tracks Excelsior Avenue Crossing Fred Lizzie Tom Meyer Tom Mabel Brother Dick

Engineer Killed in Collision Near Guthrie

Guthrie Oklahoma November 8 A Rock Island passenger and a Santa Fe wreck train collided three miles south of town Roy Wilson Kingfisher Rock Island engineer was killed. Thirteen others injured including R Williamson Rock Island fireman J K Jones baggageman R Martin Santa Fe fireman and W W Martin Rock Island conductor.

Guthrie Okla Rock Island Santa Fe Roy Wilson Kingfisher Rock Island Engiineer R. Williamson J. K. Jones R. Martin WW. Martin Rock

Attempt to Rob Pawnshop in Heart of Kansas City

Two highwaymen entered M Daniels pawnshop at Eighth and Main Kansas City Missouri noon today held up the proprietor and fled after a struggle. Daniels was knocked unconscious with a pistol butt as he searched for a collar button. They attempted to open the safe but escaped through back lots toward the river with no valuables.

Associated Press Kansas City Navy M. Daniels Eighth Daniels

Crippen Appeal Denied in London Murder Conviction

Dr Crippen's appeal from his murder conviction and death sentence was denied at New Bailey. A large crowd heard the ruling as counsel argued jurors lacked guards, the cellar body identification was incomplete, and rebuttal evidence was improperly admitted.

Associated Press London England Crippen New Bailey

Wife found guilty of first degree murder in Mc Gregor case

Mrs. Mince Streight charged with killing her husband T. E. Streight in Mc Gregor Texas on June 18 was convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to life imprisonment. She sobbed on a cot as the verdict was read. Streight a prominent newspaper man, was shot in the forehead. She admitted the killing but said he attacked her with a razor. Streight formerly lived in Oklahoma.

Associated Press Waco Tex Mince Streight T. E. Streight McGregor Streignt

Sooner fans receive warm welcome in Vinita after Joplin trip

Norman reports show Oklahoma Sooner supporters welcomed the team with enthusiasm in Vinita. Hundreds on the platform cheered as the train arrived, with Oklahoma colors worn by townspeople. The reception, led by Old Grads and alumni, boosted morale despite the loss to Missouri and highlighted strong state-wide pride in the university.

Norman Okla The State University Sooner Joplin Missouri Tigers Vinita Oklahoma Japan Sooners Commonwealth

Attorney General Rejects Vinita Bond Sale

The Oklahoma attorney general voids a 1909 bond sale by the Vinita school board. Bonds totaling 60,000 were to fund a high school and ward school and were to be sold at par. Navine & Company of Chicago had agreed to buy at par with July 1 1910 interest, but the AG ruling nullifies the deal and the bonds remain unsold.

Chieftain Ward Oklahoma John Navine & Company Chicago Navine

County Attorney Brady Raids Gambling Joints After Funeral

County attorney Brady tracked down two Welch gambling dens after attending Mrs Granvil Craig's funeral. He forced entry with a running kick, seized paraphernalia, and arrested four men handed to the city marshal. He also uncovered a second den in a business office. The confiscated items were turned over to the sheriff. Denny Lane Married Here. Andrew Denny Lane of Claremore and Odeyne Henry of Joplin wed at the Congregational parsonage with Rev J B Pershing officiating. The couple will reside in Claremore.

Dally Brady Welch Granvil Craig Denny Lane Andrew Denny Lane Claremore Odeyne Henry Joplin J. BE. Pershing

Wealthy Creek Indian Shot Dead in Sapulpa

Sapulpa Okla Nov 4 John Wadsworth a wealthy Creek Indian was shot and killed instantly in front of his Depew home. Officers search hills in western county for alleged white assailant. Motive remains a mystery.

Sapulpa Okla John Wadsworth Depew Wadsworth

Gas Turns On In New Vinita Main After Regulator Fix

The Vinita Gas Company activated its new gas main after an issue with the high pressure regulator prompted concern about blowing up the town. An expert from Joplin repaired the regulator last night and the company completed the connection this morning.

Vinita Gas Company Joplin

Man Marries Sister-In-Law With Wife's Blessing

New York, Nov. 5. Seymour E. B. Locker wed his sister in law Margaret Greenleaf of Lexington Kentucky with the blessing of his divorced wife. The former Mrs Locker served as best man by her son's request. Honeymooned in Virginia. The first Mrs Locker divorced him in Los Angeles in 1909. He added he should have married Margaret first.

New York Seymour EB. Locker Margaret Greenleaf Lexington Locker Virginia Los Angeles Margaret Anita Witiiee Snow

Tales of Her Past and a Bride to Be

A girl with a new diamond ring recalls her past and a fiancé Fred. Family anecdotes recount childhood mischief and flirtations to explain why he fears she may not be what he imagined. She admits belief in their engagement despite doubts and a hint of lingering doubt about the future.

Fred

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Bocas Gollison Heart OF Grippen Eral Trip Lucy Sayas Kansas City Weekly Star Weekly STAR F. M. Gwinnup @ Son Halsell Building Vinita, Ohlahoma Farmers State Bank Vinita Cobb Hotel
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