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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1909

Page

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Mrs McGuire Granted Divorce in Guthrie Trial

November 18 Guthrie Oklahoma Mrs Mary Hird McGuire wife of congressman from the First Oklahoma district and Republican leader in the state was awarded a divorce on grounds of cruelty and neglect. She testified to violence and harsh language supported by neighbor Mrs Bolton. The couple married November 21 1894 and have no children. McGuire to seek renomination while two thirds of his estate goes to her and she keeps the Pawnee home.

Guthrie Okla Mry. Hird &. McGuire Congress Oklahoma Oise McGuire B. A. Bolton Pawnee McGuires McQuire Congess Pinst

Muskogee trip eyed for Ada high school football clash

Ada citizens petition the corporation commission to force Frisco and Oklahoma Central to build a union station in Ada. A refund of 25.90 on freight for Sam Rowley’s merry-go-round prompted praise for the commission. Vinita plans a support trip to a Missouri Kansas football game in Kansas City at Thanksgiving.

Muskogee Guthrie, Okio Ada The Corporation Commission Frisco Railroad Oklahoma Central Railroad Sam Rowley Chandler Shawnee Wellston Rowley Mr. Rowley Missouri

One Glue for Officers 10 Follow Otama City Case

Otama City Oklahoma November 14 The discharge of Maude Geck after proving an alibi and the state’s acknowledgment of Kryder’s corroborated testimony shift emphasis to Nathan Steele’s testimony. Steele described Gannon ascending the Campbell building elevator with a tall woman in a dove costume, Merry Widow hat and dark vest, a burmette.

Otama City Okla Maude Geck Et Lody M Kryder Kansas Oklahoma City R. D. Gannon Nathan Steele Campbell Building Gannon Steele

Comptroller Calls for Bank Statements from National Banka

The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of business of the National Banka at the close of business November 16. The call covers all Vine It banks in good condition and will soon make public the banks’ era of unprecedented prosperity since the last statement.

Associated Press Comptroller of National Banka

Jersey Cow Enthusiast Visits Windsor Herd

W R Spann of Dallas Texas famed Jersey cattle club leader stopped at Windsor place to inspect A L Churchill's fine Jersey herd and meet notable cows associated with the American Jersey cattle club.

Jersey W. R. Spann Dallas Tex Jersey Cattle Club American Jersey Islands A. L. Churchill Windsor Place

Bank Law Debate Sparks Partisan Fire in Local Speech

A listener argues against a bank guaranty law backed by Republicans and the national bank system. He cites Columbia Trust and Uncle Sam backing, mocks supporters, notes reading bank failure reports, and praises Democrats while criticizing the “Biological Garden of Cranks” description.

Chieftain Thin Columbia Trust Company National Bank Sam Piper Bob Ones Columbia Trust Company Col. Hooley Bell

Prison guards dismissed after federal investigation

Leavenworth Kan Nov 19 An investigation into the federal prison’s affairs led by Special Examiner A B Bielank resulted in the dismissal of Guards Harry Sullivan and W 46 Deveniah by order of Attorney General Wickersham. The Civil Club meets Saturday November 20 at 2 30 with Mrs J W Orr leading. new officers will be elected and all members urged to attend.

Leavenworth Kana Federal A. B. Bielank Harry Sullivan W. 46 Deveniah Wickershaw J. W. Orr Aecome New Dillcera

Firot Annual Elks Minstrel Proves Grand Success

True to every promise the Firot annual Elks minstrel drew one of the largest audiences at the Auditorium. Director Jon Bren of Kansas helped train local talent for the show, with standout numbers from Fred Woodard, J. E. Buffington, Lewry Rogers, and Pat Mahoney. The program blended skits, musical numbers, and a burlesque court, ending with a reception and praise for Vinita lodge no 1162 BPOE.

Jon Bren Kansas Oley Blits Bren Mr. Bren Fred Woodard J. E. Buffington D. W. Bottenfield Lewry Rogers Harry Lumpkin BE. L. Orr Pat Mahoney Joe R. Hall Joseph H. Butler Palm Beach Florida Vinita Davidson Bane Makeney Blakeney Butler Mike Minettela Vinita Lodge Total Wage Mesers Woodard Clio Thelanging Gertrude Hoffman Sherbert Orr Vinita B. P.O. B

Contempt Fined in Brackett Court Disruption Case

William Higlind a lawyer was fined twenty five dollars and held in jail for contempt after a drunken disorderly incident near Brackett Court. He is charged with contempt of court for attempting to influence a witness and for disrupting proceedings as he sought to testify. He remains in custody awaiting further action.

Brackette’ Court William Higlind Lentight England Brackett

Additional Locals From Monday’s Daily News

Local brief notes list several names and movements. Alderman W. H. Alderman of Joplin is here seeking a location. J. O. Jacob of Weldon? is transacting business. Mr. and Mrs. Perdbitter accepted a pox ton at the Dom Myers store. Mink Allivon of McAlester near Mivn Pauline Kelley Jidge and Mom Le Parker returned from Springfield. Charley Watts of Willoger was en route to Miami. Mrs. RC Peetibon left for a visit. WL Caney, Kars Mee, We Bo Havel, Eva Halsall, and Dr. FM Adams with Robert Lane were in town from various nearby places including Bix Cabin.

W.H. Alderman Joplin Jacob Weleetha Perdbitter Dom Myers Mink Allivon McAlester Mivn Pauline Kelley Jidge Mom le Parker Springield Shelton Will Charley Watts Willoger Miami Peetibon Lepven Eva Halsall Jott New York Dr FM Adama Robert Lae Bix Cabin

Labor leaders granted stay until November 29

The DC Court of Appeals granted a stay until November 29 on issuing the mandate sending Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor to jail for contempt of the DC Supreme Court in the Buck s Store and Rangeenne case. The stay follows a labor leaders counsel request to file for a writ of certiorari with the US Supreme Court. In the meantime the case remains pending. The article also notes a separate college football result and local property transaction.

Associated Press Washington, D. DC Court of Appeals of District of Columbia Samuel Gompers John Mitchell Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor Supreme Court of Buck's Store Rangeenne United States

Effort to Remove Joint Hangers-On in Police Court

A police court session revealed three millivod Indians charged with drunkenness. All pled guilty as Justice Foxter, filling in for Judge Byrd, laments a rising nuisance of hangers-on in city joints living off intoxicated victims. Authorities lack solid evidence but vow to curb the alleged parasitic network.

Justice Foxter Byrd Thay Star

Final time for objections extended in Eastern Cherokee case

Court records extend the filing of exceptions to November 16 1908 at 4pm in the Eastern Cherokee claims under the 1896 treaty. Special Commissioner Guion Miller reports on enrollment questions and criteria for descendants of treaty parties, with guidance on who may be enrolled and how final decisions will be reconsidered.

James Devensport Davenport Ray Vinita Oklahoma Court of Claims Guion Miller Court of Crime United States Cherokem Vx Staten Galen Miller Claips Wade Erss Uni Wis

Local News Briefs From Afton Area

From Monday's damy Miss Lela Williams of Afton visits sister Mrs Will Walkley. Bukridge left for Ovenge Texas to spend the winter. The infant son of Mr and Mrs WH Thompson southeast of town died yesterday. Centrice Denham Eunice Powell and Clara Justies were here from Adair Mrs Seymour of Kushaw City visiting BN Rate family. Anos Steiinbarter and wife plan a two week trip to Chattanooga. Jim Webb returned from Pryor. J W Tiedaley was in Sapulpa this morning and Mrs Charley Melton of Tadd were here to play.

Lela Williams Afton Mre Will Walkley de C Bukridge Ovenge Tex Mir Mis WH Thompson Centrice Denham Eunice Powell Clara Justies Adair Mra Seymour Kushaw City Laa Boen

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