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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1909
Page
2
In Oklahoma and Michigan, Norton faces charges in a federal proceeding against Columbia & Trust Co of Oklahoma and State Bank Commission. Arguments yesterday questioned the bank’s fiduciary conduct and the legality of a trustee’s actions. Judge Cottrell postponed ruling until tomorrow morning.
Osage City Oklahoma Nov BemAn ex ac caine 4 Haliyral resources to be taken for a tour of northern by J Roy Sadler of Oklahoma Badler owner of Osage City in the Qwage na tamale. Demand for thin property mud prompts display. Sadler charters a special car combining dining oxbuilt and Pullman. The Oklahoma exhibit ships to Connecticut where showcase travel begins.
The Board of Managers of the National Geographic Society on November 4 appointed a committee to examine whether the North Pole was discovered before 1909. Members include J Howard Gorm of George Washington University Rear Admiral John B Pilestwre of the Navy and Dr Wild Nays chief geologist of the Geological Survey.
Louis H Button, a 21 year old married post office servant cashier in McAlester Oklahoma, is arrested by Deputy U S Marshal on a charge of embezzlement. The amount is not stated. He is held on $2000 bail awaiting grand jury action. local investigators recall a Washington agent to assist.
Copenhagen officials declined to accept the proposal from the National Geographical Society. The committee representing the American body will present and review polar records gathered by Dr. Cook as part of the examination.
Associated Press report from Paria dated November 6 states Madame Steinhell was not summoned to testify as she faces trial for murdering her husband and mother. Police witness Remy Cauillard testified there was no evidence of genuine character to prove a motive of widow robbers. Cauillard, a former servant at the Steinhell home, found Steinhell bound and gagged. the gag lay near the pillow rather than in her mouth, and her hands were tied in front with bonds on both wrists and ankles loosely secured. The prisoner repeatedly interrupted the witness while he described the scene.
Kansas City enjoyed the Elks minstrel show with strong performances by the cast led by Harry G. Kyle. The program featured updated songs, solo turns by Joseph Bren, court‑room humor, and a notably humorous routine by the interlocutor Josef Marshall. The audience included city officials and many women, and a second show was planned with a barbecued meal and continued entertainment.
An Associated Press report from Washington notes a substantial decline in cotton yield through November 1, 1903, showing about 8517 bales gained from growth versus 1903 figures, reflecting a large year to date decrease compared with 1908.
President Migueta, aged 68, concludes his Adquata stay and heads to Wilmington after opening the Georgia Carolina fair. A full outline of his message to Congress on interstate commerce and antitrust reforms is not yet ready, awaiting reports from Attorney General Whoker nham and advisers.
A hearing before Wanotte county commissioners heard Swift & Coospally counsel W. J. Fuchan urge using a shotgun to guard company books for taxation. The packed 1.2 packing firm resisted answering questions about records, as Mr. Rich previously declined.
Washington November 8 The matter of financial legislation will likely be postponed to the next session. Observers say the president’s program will push other matters first, with both banking and currency measures held for December 1916. Some talk also of an extra session in the fall to address the issue.
The stage adaptation Oraustark from Geo Barr McCutcheon will be presented at the Auditorium in the near future. Geo D Bakers, a rising dramatist, has mounted an elaborate version capturing the book’s main features. Originating in Pittsburgh and hailed as a hit, it then ran in New York for three months and Chicago for ten weeks.
Associated Press report from Greensburg Pa states former mayor Edward B Perry shot three of his children, one fatally, then died by his own hand. Neighbors recall he appeared calm moments before the tragedy and had been speaking with the press.
OKOEE Oklahoma reports a string of small items from Nov 4 including horse illnesses, a return from Arkansas, a constable transport to Peyer Creek with two prisoners, births at the Haggard home, moves to a farm near Welch, and no progress on a new bridge. The bridge crew may arrive by the 200. Local residents discuss mills, farming gear purchases, and visits among neighbors while noting several name spellings and brief travels.
In Guthrie Oklahoma on November 6 Judge Gotteral refused to restrain state bank commissioners from paying out funds of Germet Columbia Bank and Tenant, following a petition by George H. Anderson seeking over eight thousand dollars the bank allegedly owes. The federal court did not issue an order.
The Elms Minstrels opened at Grand Opera House with a packed crowd and strong laughs. Numbers featured Earl Alexander, James Marshall, and C A Cooper, with lively songs and clever jokes targeting local figures. The finale included a new comedy Pollo Court Up to Date and a spirited tableau with Liberty and President Taft references.
News from New York on November 6 reports a sharp cotton market drop and heavy liquidation. Bearish signals from the South caused volatility with options and futures shifting, including May and July positions, as prices fell from roughly fourteen eighty to around fourteen forty seven.
A black burglar who had plagued St Louis homes for a year and a half was shot dead by watchman William F. Manning on Washington Boulevard early today as he attempted to break into a residence. The incident was reported by the Associated Press from St Louis Missouri.
A blast at the Robert Morrison & Bot comb factory on Columbia Street Brooklyn kills nine and wounds nearly a score as flames engulf the plant. Proprietor Robert Morrison is found badly injured and later dies, workers flee the blaze and many leap to escape.
Opening of the second week shows rising public interest as Madame Steinheil's case proceeds. Monee Antansio, wife of Steinheil's dealer and Dr Archery, Steinheil's physician, testified for the defense. Archay stated Steinheil told him her husband was addicted to a famed practice.
In Oklahoma City November 4 a report claims Representative Humphreys of Atoka may seek to enjoin tax collection for the year, arguing that the 1903 territorial act creating county assessors was not properly signed. Lawyers say township assessors may remain valid, potentially prompting a special session to legalize 1909 assessments.
In Moran Fraitle near Spokane a rancher, B K Short, grows a seedless apple on an eight acre tree with three inch fruit, yellow green skin and deep pink blush. Officials at the National Apple Show examined the fruit but could not classify it. Short protects the tree with guards and plans further grafts, while experts study its viability, noting possible commercial importance.
The Craig County Sunday School convention at the Congregational church drew a large audience from across the county. Reports by delegates highlighted growth, with Enoch Sutherland commending northern county field work. Officers elected include B. W. Stryker president, T. J. Pelwan vice president, and Dette Higging secretary. An afternoon talk on Sunday school problems by G. M. Nichola and L. Allen of Prince City complemented the program. A city chorus directed by G. x. Bebout performed, and Andrew Kincade of Guthrie and Mra Maltot of Tulsa gave evening addresses. The event was described as a successful gathering.
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