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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1909

Page

8

Monetary Commission Denies Pet Reform Scheme

Kansas City Mo Nov 10 Senator Aldrich reiterated his declaration that neither he nor the Monetary Commission has a pet reform scheme. He praised European banks and contrasted their reserve and credit practices with the United States. He cited Bank of England, Bank of France and Reichsbank methods and argued foreign central banks defend reserves while extending credit to the solvent.

Kansas City Aldrich Thin City United States Clearing House Association Baltimore William Warner Missouri Rhode Island England France Germany Bank of England Bank of France Reichsbank Ainwell Campbell Europe

Bank Robber Wounds Cashier in Indiana Bank Heist

An Indiana bank robber entered a bank this afternoon and ordered everyone to raise their hands. He shot President Woodward during the dispute and the cashier was killed as he rushed to intervene. The suspect fled in a stolen car toward the river, but police captain Davis thwarted lynching and the robber was captured aboard a police boat.

Ageailint Ohio Woodward Davis Daviv Poleon Waa Jal Vas

Steinheil Servant Stands Loyally By Her Mistress

Margueretta Wolf, cook in the Steinhell household, testified loyally for Madame Steinhell in a trial. The deposition quoted a misquote about Madame Steinhell’s husband’s death, later corrected to say “At last I am alone.” Minister Justice Burthoul announced potential French court procedure changes after the Steinhell case to relieve trial judges of prosecutor decisions amid foreign criticism.

Pren Pari Margueretta Wolf Steinhell Madame Stetshell Madame Steinhell Wolfe Burthou Tom

St Louis seeks Oklahoma gas pipe franchise to feed city

The St Louis Gas Light and Power Company filed articles for a franchise to pipe natural gas from Oklahoma. Capital stock is $100,000, with plans to raise to $15,000,000 and complete a pipeline within ten months. Directors include G. T. Draden of Pittsburgh and Erastus Wells's son.

St. Louis St. Louie St. Loula G. T. Draden Pittsburg TN. Barnedell Mttabusg Gas Jand Ol PD C. Ball Maiuachirer Oklabata Naturalgan Wells Jomo D. Dun Pire

Solving Mystery of the Chicago Tragedy

Associated Press reports the Sunday Chicago river crash near Jackson Boulevard bridge is solved with the recovery of chauffeur Ernest Camp. Authorities expect to find additional bodies before nightfall as the search continues for the six aboard the motor car.

Associated Prose Chicago Jackson Boulevard Ernest Camp

Lightning Destroys Barn in Okoee Oklahoma

Lightning struck Charley McComb’s barn near Okoee on Sunday night destroying the structure and its contents. Two men and a cow were burned to death inside the barn. confirmation whether the barn itself was damaged was not learned.

Okoee Okla Charley McComb

West Side Farmers Institutes Report Successful

Guthrie Oklahoma November report shows Cimarron County Farmers Institute at Boise City drew about 100 attendees with strong exhibits of pumpkins Irish potatoes corn alfalfa cabbage and poultry. The event featured premiums including a Jersey calf prize and a baby contest while noting the panhandle district school at Goodwell Texas County is progressing and will attract fifteen new students.

Guthrie Oklo Farmers Institute Biliett Chas Barrett Panhandle Oklahoma Cimarron County Elliott Cimarron County Farmers Institute Boise City Board of Agriculture Thi Porme Missouri Kansas Women's Club Jersey Alx Hat Climarron County Thin Ye Tt Oklahoma Farmere Toler

Ratcliff Sanders Sued For Attorneys Fees In Oklahoma

In Okla Nov 1 the Kuselit Banddrs Grocery Co was sued in district court by Robert F Blair Wagoner seeking 970 in attorney fees for handling a 520,000 damage suit filed in December 1907 Blair claimed leading counsel duties and $70 railroad and hotel costs from Wagoner to Vinita and Claremore with six court days in July 1908 He demanded 970 plus interest and costs and said he had received only 100 to date.

Okla Kuselit Banddrs Grocery Company Robert F. Blair Wagoner Clan Hored Commeon Bin Blair Vinita Claremore Hhs Dutiew

New President for Kansas Agricultural College

In Manhattan on November 1, Governor Stubber presided as Dean Henry J. Waters formerly of Missouri University was installed president of the Kansas State Agricultural College in the presence of about thirty five hundred people including many prominent visitors from Kansas and Missouri.

Kansas Agricultural College Associated Press Manhattan Kane Kansas Missouri Henry J. Waters Missouri University Kansas State Jeacent Lacal College Stubber

Robbery Motive Cited in Gannon Murder Mystery

Oklahoma City authorities report the Campbell Building murder of R D Gannon was linked to a robbery motive. A Lexington report notes Gannon's jury role and alleged fear of Kentucky enemies. Friends say he left Hot Springs fearing assassination.

Oklahoma City Okla R. D. Gannon Campbell Lexington Chat Gannon Hargis Gannon Hot Springs Ark Kentucky Winchester

Kansas reports crop yields for wheat corn and oats

The Associated Press reports from Topeka on November 9 that Kansas total crop yields this year reach 86 million bushels of wheat, 147 million bushels of corn, and 25 million bushels of oats, according to the state board of agriculture secretary Coburn.

Associated Press Topeka Kane Coburn State Board of Agriculture Kansas

President Taft Returns From 12509 Mile Pace Across Nation

President Taft completes a fifty seven day journey covering about 12 709 miles from Boston to the Pacific and back by way of the south visiting thirty six states and territories. He delivered about 250 speeches attended numerous banquets and meals and gathered gifts for hospitals. He dined with Mexico’s President Diaz and visited landmarks from Yosemite to the Grand Canyon while promoting tariff preservation merchant marine savings banks and broader regulation of corporations.

Washington Wealington Taft Boston Pacific Coast Mr. Taft United States Territory Diaz Mexico Mississippi Yosemite Valley Grand Canon Colorado Seattle Exposition New Mexican Desert San Francisco Itr Ian Pottery Aldrich Cannon Ty” Cobb Union

Experts probe Big Four books in Warriner case

Cincinnati experts in charge of the Big Four railroad examination reveal larger defalcations by Charles L. Warriner, former treasurer, with figures creeping beyond one million dollars and possibly reaching much higher. Officials warn of a major shake-up and new financial controls as arrests and inquiries continue.

Iby Cincinnati Financial Department Charles L. Warriner Warriner Jeanette Stewart Mra Pord Charlee Warriner Big Four Railroad Coudh Big Four

Wire tapping suspected in Latonia track betting scam

Denver nov 11 probable loss of 50000 to 70000 in city and suburbs from a clever wire tapping near Latonia racetrack. Odds on Howard Pearson jumped from 7 to 1 to 20 to 1 then corrected post time. Bookmakers claim they were forced to pay out and some refused bets. Authorities say the operation extended to Chicago and Salt Lake City with many pool rooms denying involvement.

Denver Colp Latonia Racetrack Howard Pearson Aceon Englewood Littl Brockesallies Tile Chicago Salt Lake Balt Lake City

Two Cars Collide In Vancouver Killing Two

In Vancouver on November 10 two people died when a lumber run car collided with a passenger car on a street. The dead include the motorman and conductor, with workingmen among the passengers. Fourteen persons will be brought to land Jury on Monday. The case involves Warriner and Hackney amid bets and profits, though evidence to eliminate them is not yet found.

Associated Prenp Hunt Warriner Hackney Mr. Hont

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