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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1910

Page

5

Cross Examination Fails to Break Weick Case

Guthrie Oklahoma records show Judge Valdes Llano of Monclova Mexico stood as star witness for the defense in the Weick apoo cases. Prosecution pressed on his 1906 Kenth-kep-ah-peal deed discrepancy and affidavits, while Valdes Llano blamed clerical error and remembered the past more clearly in later testimony. The report notes contradictions with earlier Mexican testimony and a lack of positive identity confirmation.

Pimwpahhone Keith-kenab-peah Valdes Liano Panotho Mashi Masha Paw-kaw-kah Valdes Llano Mexico

Mayors Demand Municipal Reforms Drafted by Oklahoma City Meeting

Oklahoma City November 19 a committee of mayors from ten cities assembled to draft a measure seeking uniform city reforms. The draft covers salaries waterworks sewers sidewalks and related municipal regulations to be submitted to the Third legislature in January. Mayor McGarr of Muskogee presided outlining the plan with Shawnee McAlester Ardmore and others represented.

Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma McGarr Muskogee Shawnee McAlester Ardmore Gathiri Durant Chickagha

Burglary Hits Dan Myers Store in Vinita

Dan Myers store in Vinita was burglarized with about 176 dollars in furs plumes and pocket books stolen. A glass crack and a hooked pole were used to reach items from outside while a reward of 50 dollars offered for return or conviction. Authorities suspect local intent and vow to crack down. Also John R Walsh to remain in Leavenworth prison per Attorney General Wickersham decision.

Vinita Dan Myers Myerstore Jntent

Hundred Deaths Reported From Mexican Riots

Dispatches from Puebla report 100 to 170 killed in rioting tied to anti reelection protests. Chief of police Miguel Cabrera and others died as a bomb and street fighting erupted. Reports note American casualties minimal and government efforts to quell violence with federal troops.

Ly Associated Press Mexico City Puebla Paseetyere Miguel Cabrera Luis Valle Eduador Caz Joseph Cerdan Enrique C. Creel Phebla Republic

Count Tolstoi Basks in Favorable Night Health Update

Antapova Rusata reports Count Tolstoi had a favorable night and his improvement continued today.

Associated Press Antapova Rusata Tolstoi

Williams Coming With Illinois Capitalists

Danville ML Nov 20 Futter Chieftain states he will be in Vinita on the morning of the 23rd with a representative of a major shoe maker to inspect Vinita for a potential location A glass factory proposal will be presented at the Commercial Club rooms on the 29th an official of Frisco and Katy refineries will attend urging Vinita business leaders to attend and unite for a greater Vinita in eastern Oklahoma

Vinita Literary Forum Vinita Civic Club Masons Louis Bagby Professor Masterson Ox Judge Parker Masterson Provident Samuel Gompere Oklahoma City Sack London Oklahoma Auditorium Carnegie Danville Futter Frisco Katy

Fire Destroys Church in Brooklyn and Citywide Blazes

In New York on November 21 a pair of fires drove about a hundred people into streets causing about 150000 dollars in damage. The worst blaze damaged the Thropp avenue Presbyterian church in Brooklyn with losses around 125000 dollars.

New York Thropp Avenue Presbyterian Brooklyn

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Oklahoma

In the Guardianship of Lucy Vann a minor George Vann guardian will sell privately to highest bidder subject to court confirmation after November 28 1910 at Curtis Moore Sallisaw Oklahoma The property is the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 4 township 27 north range 18 east containing 40 acres cash in hand written bid required to be filed by November 2 1910 Curtis Moore Attorneys for Guardian.

Lucy Vann Sequoyah Oklahoma George Vann Curtis & Moore Sallean Craig County State of Attorneys At Law Sallisaw Sequoyah County

Premature Explosion Kills Four at Navy Test

Washington D C November 19 four men were killed by a premature explosion of a five inch gun at the Indian Head proving grounds Navy The breech block blew backward into the gun crew Lieutenant Arthur Chaffee born in Missouri and likely from Carthage is named among the dead The others are J L Brown battery afroman Nelson Jackson a negro battery attendant and J J Leary ordinance man.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Indian Head Proving Grounds Navy Arthur Chaffee Missouri Carthage JL. Brown Nelson Jackson J. J. Leary

Special Session Now a Certainty

Guthrie Oklahoma November 1 It now appears certain Governor Haskell will call a special session of the new legislature at Guthrie to convene November 28 or December 1 to pass a bill locating the state capital at Oklahoma City The governor has conferred with two thirds of the legislature and received assurances many will favor the plan The session would adjourn to Oklahoma City by two thirds vote under the emergency clause Secretary of State Smith moved his office back to Guthrie and Attorney General West says the supreme court capital decision clears the path for legislation upon proper procedure

Guthrie Okla Haskell Oklahoma City Lee Cruce Cruce T. P. Smith Bill Cross Charles West Supreme Court

Mrs Annie Sheehan Stricken With Heart Trouble At Home

Mrs Annie Sheehan is reported quite ill at her home on South Wilson street. She fell ill at church a week ago Sunday and has been suffering with heart trouble since.

Annie Sheehan South Wilson Street Haseen

Notice of Real Estate Sale by Guardians in Oklahoma

First published November 4 1910. Bennie Vann and Lucy Vann guardians of minors sell by private sale to the highest bidder on or after November 28 1910 at Curtis and Moore Sallisaw Oklahoma. Estate in Craig County Oklahoma includes an undivided interest in parts of Section 5 Town 27 N Range 18 E subject to life estate of George Vann and Manervia Vann Cherokee Freedman lands. Cash in hand bids must be in writing filed at the office. November 2 1916.

Bennie Vann Lucy Vann County of Sequoyah Oklahoma George Vann Hennie Vanin Curtis & Moore Sallisaw Craig County State of Ife Manervia Vann Viola Vann Sequoyah County

Guardianship sale of Perry Fields minor in Oklahoma

In the matter of the guardianship of Perry Fields, a minor, the Delaware County Court authorizes private sale of the minor's interest in real estate in Craig County Oklahoma. Sale subject to court confirmation on December 12, 1910 at 10 a.m. at the County Judge's office. Bids due with at least ten percent deposit, payable to the undersigned guardian, delivered to Grove Oklahoma.

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