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The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1908

Page

3

Heney Shot at San Francisco Court Near Polk Street

Francis J Heney chief attorney for the graft prosecutions was shot while at the counsel table in Judge Lawlors room Carpenter s hall near Fulton and Polk Heney was attended by John Foley and Deputy Frank Coyle who disarmed the shooter Morris Hans an ex convict He remained conscious overnight and doctors planned examination and possible bullet removal as of 10 30 am President Wilson sent condolences to Mrs Heney and Adolph expressing horror and distress

Associated Press San Francisco Francis J.ney Judge Lawlor Carpenter's Hall Fultont Polk Yestery Morris Hans Abra- Ruef Heney John Foley Lchmitz Frank Coyle Francisco Calif Okimulges Okt Edgar W. Robinson Olmnulee Henry Klaber Steven Grayson Chapman Newton Decker Decker Richard Farr Henry Schatt James Grayson St. Louis Grayson Klaber Sheriff Robinson Robinson

Pontificate ceremony draws immense crowd at St Peters

Nov 16 mass at St Peters led by the Pope marks the fiftieth anniversary of his priesthood. Estimates place attendance around seventy thousand as officials hailed it as a most imposing ceremony since the pontiff's coronation.

Associated Press Pontificial Masa St. Peters

Warning Order Notice in Oklahoma Court Case 1908

First published August 28 warning order from the District Court Second Judicial District Oklahoma. Ella Childres sues for absolute divorce from husband, with service by publication. Defendants to answer by first day of term, December 7, 1908, or it will be taken as confessed.

Rvester Childres Eart Notifield Ella Childres Chess Court Roberts, D. B. Statesman

Heney Withstands Operation For Bullet

Associated Press reports Francis J. Heney underwent removal of a bullet from his lower left maxillary muscle using X ray guidance. Surgeon Dr. Wallace I. Tarry led the procedure as Heney recovered quietly. Later dispatches say Heney slept well and showed no unfavorable symptoms, with encouraging recovery prospects.

Associated Press San Francisco Calif Haas Francis J. Heney Wallace 1. Tarry Heney

Negro Arrested Charged With Kidnapping Girl

Oklahoma City sheriff and Oklahoma City chief of police pursued an eastbound Frisco train and captured a man and a seven year old girl he allegedly abducted. The pair are held for arrival of the sheriff who will take charge.

Oklahoma City Ridenhowr Webb

Guardians announce private sale of minor heirs lands in Oklahoma

In Craig County Oklahoma on September 24 1908 the County Court ordered the guardianship of Viola M Adams and Emmet L Adams minors. Bids for their lands in Rogers County will be received October 19 1908 at 10 am at the County Judge's office in Craig County. One third cash with balance secured by mortgage. sale subject to court confirmation. Lands include Emmet L Adams allotment and Viola M Adams lots spanning sections 15 and 16 township 24 north range 16 east totaling about 120 acres. Guardian Err M Adams Atty A Brows seeks bids in writing.

Craig State of OK Oklahoma Rogers Okla Wat Emmet L. Adams Viola M. Adams Oklahore Err M. Adams Bramiel Adams Apts A. Brows Guardian

Order for Hearing Petition to Sell Real Estate

In Craig County Oklahoma a guardianship petition by Frank Martin guardian for Clara E. Martin a minor seeks authority to sell portions of real estate. The hearing is set for November 14 1908 at 10 a m with publication required weekly for four weeks in Oklahoma and Craig County news.

County Court Clara E. Martin Frank Martin Clara Hocerel Giese Oklahoma Craig Steed Ae Saul Ieeenty Guardian

Kansas University Faces Nebraska in Lincoln Visit

Kansas University football team arrived in Lincoln amid a loud, confident crowd. An excursion train carried supporters as snow pockets dot the field and the day turned cold and cloudy ahead of the game.

Lincoln Neb Kansas University

Grand Duke Alexis of Russia Dead in Paris

Paris dispatch reports Grand Duke Alexis, uncle of Emperor Nicholas, died in Paris at age after pneumonia. He had lived in Paris since retiring as Russian minister of marines. The Associated Press notes his long residence in the city.

Grand Duke Alexis OF Russia Paris Associated Press France Alexis Nicholas

Prison Ship Martyr Monument Dedicated in Brooklyn

New York November 14 1912 President elect Taft delivered the oration at the dedication of the Prison Ship Martyre monument in Brooklyn Secretary of War weight gave the preservation address and Governor Hughes accepted the memorial on behalf of New York State in a ceremony with military pomp.

Associated Press New York Brooklyn Wm. H. Taft Weight Hughes

Sooners Defeat Texas Longhorns in Classic Oklahoma Victory

Norman Ok Nov 14 Oklahoma 50 Texas 0 on Boyd field. Sooner outplayed Texas from start to finish after Wantland returned a punt 90 yards for the opening score. Capshaw and Roy Campbell led Oklahoma with multiple touchdowns and a dominant defense left Texas without a scoring drive.

Norman University of Oklahoma Texas University Boyd Field Longhorns Sooners Texas Colorado Sooner Oklahomans Onch Wantland Oklahoma Texans Chashoma Douglass Roy Campbell Wekles Feldbeke Bedi Hinewp OnLanoma Texas Walling Roe Leonard Jones Ralph Campbell Wolfe Stiefer Barkley English Thompson Cee Trail Douglass Cloudman Bowdoin College Alley Harvard St Clair Iowa Washburn Fineman Walker Wantland Capshaw Armatrong Goule

Ruef Bribery Trial Draws Large San Francisco Crowd

A large San Francisco crowd gathered early outside Judge Lawler's court as the bribery trial of Abraham Ruef began with his affidavit for a venue change filed by Attorney Dazier. Ruef’s transfer request postponed proceedings until the next day.

Associates Press San Francisco Calif Abraham Ruef

Government Lot Sale Opens in Lawton Attracting Thousands

Lawton Oklahoma November 16 government sale of a half section of facison school land adjoining Lawton began today. Five thousand people attended as lots sold for twenty five percent above the appraisement in the act of the last congress.

Associated Press Lawton

Hidden Indian Treasure Legend and Fort Raj Rakalli

In Amarkantak hills near the Narbada and Son, Raj Rakalli fort hides vast treasure said to belong to the Hindu rulers. Mud surrounds the fortress, preventing access. A balloon mining plan and Calcutta capital are floated, with talks of enlisting the Maharajah of Rewa.

India Bhopal Amarkantak Raj Rakalli Richard Temple Leutenant Hengal Calcutta Rewa

From 19th Century Views On Woman And Fame

The extract discusses age and social roles of women in historical fiction, citing 35 as a max for perceived deep affection and noting how a Boston matron of the past hid aging with cosmetics to conform to expected maturity. Carlyle is referenced in a brief anecdote about a petition for a school building fund and a later subscription refusal.

Carlyle Thomas al Presbyterian Minteter Chelsea Beot King's Road Carly Ming Thomas Carlyle Carly Tom Alexander

Seaguile Returns to Old Home at Auchmithie Fisher Village

In Auchmithie a seabird known as seaguile fying into fishermen’s homes for food was seen away during breeding season. A fortnight ago the gull was moved three and a half miles from its former dwelling. On a recent Sunday the bird walked into the fisherman’s new residence with stately steps to resume familiar habits.

Seaguile Auchmithie

County Seat Rivalry Returns in McIntosh County

Oklahoma Supreme Court rules in favor of Checotah in the McIntosh county seat dispute, prompting a second election between Bufaula and Checotah. Earlier violence included the Eufaula city marshal's death and a fatal shooting linked to the June county seat clash.

Supreme Court of Oklahoma Bufaula- Chevetah Bufaula Chere Mclntosh Supreme Court Checotah Stidham Eufaula Checotat JC. Julian Sho General Dunlap

Vinita Suffers First Defeat by Muskogee Team

Vinita high school boys fall 6 to 1 to a heavier Muskogee squad in a hard fought game. Vinita led late but Muskogee capitalized on size, scoring in the first half and again in the second. Captain Franklin ran in Vinita’s lone TD and Chamberlin added the extra point.

Vinita High School Muskogee Muskogee Ft Vinita 6 Tt Vinita Locas Muskowee Virita Jong Pranklin Chamberlin Vinkta Wine Nonnan

Removal of Disabilities of a Minor Lena Day Oklahoma Case

Will Allen, as next friend of Lena Day a minor 16 years old, files in Craig county Oklahoma district court at Winita on December 7 1908 to remove her disabilities as a minor and declare her of full age and competent to transact business, under Article V Chapter 50 Wilson's Digest Oklahoma statutes. He is represented by Meftes, Attorney.

Allen Lena Day Ade White Onis District Court Craig County State of Oklahoma Winita Cray Bulnese Oktahana

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