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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1911

Page

3

Reyes Leaves Mexico City for Vera Cruz to Havana

General Bernardo Reyes once rival of Francisco I. Madero sails aboard the Monterey for Havana, with plans to reach New York. He states he seeks residence outside the republic and will advise as needed. His departure appears premeditated and may be kept secret from much of his family and allies.

Mexico City Bernardo Reyes Francisco I. Madero Vera Cruz Monterey Havana New York Heyes de Labarra Jose Peon DeValle Regesta Party Tani General Reyes Rodolfo Reyes Peon DeValle Messige Purther

Italian Warships Guard Tripoli Coast Against Turks

Tripoli, Sept. 29. Italian fleet demonstrates off port to block landings by Turks. Five battleships, one cruiser, six destroyers arrived. not anchored. Powerful searchlights sweep town as banks and shops close. Europeans depart, Turks guard, Arabs feared. Remaining Italians at consulate may leave today. In Kentucky, WCTU delegates gather Hopkinsville for annual convention with welcome tonight.

Tripoli Adria

Tulsa Hosts Akdar Shrine Ceremonial and Expansion Plans

Tulsa Oklahoma September 29 Two thousand Shriners from Oklahoma and neighboring states gather November 29 for the Akdar Temple ceremonial marking Tulsa’s Shrine installation. The group will initiate over 200 members, boosting Tulsa Shrine to more than 500. An impending temple costing over 100000 is planned within eighteen months.

Tulsa Okla Oklahoma Rochester Tulsa Shrine Perrhane

Governor Cruce Punishes Unfair Papers Over Statement Release

Oklahoma City reports that Governor Cruce will narrow advance access to his special session statement after papers violated release instructions. Printed copies were mailed to over 600 newspapers, some scooped the schedule, others cited authoritative sources to claim no special session. Private Secretary Amos warned editors their ethics breach will affect future consideration. A newspaper was withheld a copy for tardy compliance with release dates.

Oklahoma City Cruce Amos

Change in Union Agency in Washington and Muskogee

Washington D C Sept 24 D H Bynum chief clerk of Dawes Commission at Muskogee will be transferred October 1 to the office of Superintendent Kelsey of the Union agency to take charge of all probate matters in connection with work of district Indian agents W S D Moore former head of the Cherokee division of the commission who died had been elevated to succeed Bynum as chief law clerk in Commissioner Wright s office

Washington, D. C D. H. Bynum Dawes Commission Muskogee Kelsey Union Agency D. Moore Commission Bynum Wright

Bank Commissioner Sues Over $55,000 Notes in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City report notes filed in district court by J D Lankford state bank examiner seek over 55000 including 9500 in attorneys fees and 300 in Yancey case. Actions target Planters and Mechanics Night and Day banks with mortgages in Lincoln and Oklahoma counties and involve Henry M Seales Vincent T Bath Anna Trimble BE Heidlebaugh and G E Yancey. Foreclosures on secured properties and collection of interest are requested.

Oklahoma City District Court J.D. Lankford State Bank Banking Board Planters & Mechanics and Planters & Mechanics Bank Henry M. Seales Vincent T. Bath G. E. Yancey Yancey

Seven States Oppose Judge Sanborn Decision In Minnesota Case

Oklahoma City Sept 29 The corporation commissions of seven states including Oklahoma have prepared a brief to the U S Supreme Court opposing the Minnesota rate decision by Judge Sanborn They contend the ruling would destroy state rate making power and harm smaller industries The group represents Oklahoma Nebraska Kansas South Dakota Arkansas Missouri and Texas The hearing in Washington is set for Oct 10 with arguments likely Oct 23 Also Oklahoma officials prepared a separate brief to the Interstate Commerce Commission on Southwest Interstate rates discrimination against Oklahoma parking houses and especially Oklahoma City Industries Proceedings in Oklahoma City were directed by Commissioner Prouty

United States Supreme Court Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri Nebraska Kansas Texas South Dakota Oklahoma City Corporation Commissions Sanborn Minnesota George Henshaw Lincoln Neb Henshaw High Court Corporation Commissions of Committee of Governors New Jersey EK. T. Young Washington Sub Chicago Interstate Commerce Westnutanteny Oklahoma Commission Southwest Interstate Commerce Commission Prouty

Oklahoma's Large Stock on Exhibition at Fairs

Oklahoma's world beating livestock is showcased at fairs across the country with Dick and Hurry the largest steers, and a 1280 pound Red Duroc Jersey hog from Crow and Sons. Nebraska Queen the 3010 pound horse also tours Tulsa county fair. Crow and Sons plan a carload shipment of cattle and swine, while rest facilities and information bureaus are set for visitors.

Tulsa Okla Oklahoma Tulsa County Hurry Joe Grimes Kingfisher Harry Kansas Missouri W. R. Crow & Sons Hutchinson Kans Nebraska Wm. H. Taft

Northwest farm value tops 250 million, Inland Empire growth seen

Spokane report from the Spokane chamber of commerce estimates farm value of agriculture in Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana this season at 250 million or more than 91 per capita for a 2.666 million population. Wheat and hay crops rise, fruit yields grow, lumber export demand up, inland population about 700000 with bright business outlook and expected capital influx.

Spokane Wash Spokane Chamber of Commerce Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Inland Empire

I Do Not Think It Is Necessary To Compare St Gaudens

A reader notes how often people say I don’t think from preachers to presidents. The writer cites Roosevelt misquoting St Gaudens and urges teachers to vary their opening subjects to do greater good.

Roosevelt St. Gaudens Tan

Shreveport Rate Case Reaches ICC Hearing

In New Orleans on Sept 29 the Shreveport rate case before the Interstate Commerce Commission opened. Louisiana railroad commission seeks to secure Texas freight rates for Louisiana Texas routes. Defendants include Texas railroads and the Texas railroad commission. The outcome could raise Louisiana rates to Texas levels or lower Texas rates to Shreveport routes.

New Orleans Shreveport Louisiana Railroad Commission Texas Interstate Commerce Commission Texas Railroads Texas Railroad Commission Louisiana

London Elects Thomas Crosby Lord Mayor in Ceremonial Turn

London, Sept 29 Sir Thomas Boor Crosby wealthy merchant was elected Lord Mayor of the City of London after thirteen years as alderman and one term as sheriff. Installation is set for November 9 with the Lord Mayor's Show. The office, now largely ceremonial, is filled by alderman by hereditary-like turn.

London Thomas Boor Crosby City of Lond Thomas Vesey Strong Crosby England Great Britain and Ireland India United States Great Britain Henry II

Comiskey Field Day Draws Minor League Stars

Major and minor league players travel to Chicago for a tomorrow night field day at Comiskey Park. Events include ball throwing and baserunning stunts with heavy fan turnout expected. Likely participants include Chicago and New York National League teams and the Chicago Americans, though most entrants are middle west minor leaguers.

Chicago New York Chicago Americans Middle West

Joplin Man Buys Red Mill Candy Kitchen Upgrade

The Red Mill on South Wilson Street in Joplin was sold today to C. Magin and George Panos of Joplin. The store closed for about two weeks to reopen as a candy kitchen and cold drink emporium. The buyers already run a similar venture in Joplin.

H. Be, Ridenhour and Son South Wilson Street C. Magin George Panos Joplin Vinita

Ballinger Among Taft Opponents at Lands Convention

Denver observers report former Interior Secretary Richard Ballinger aligned with opponents of federal centralization of public lands. The opening day showed western state advocates in control, while President Taft is expected to address the convention Tuesday. Mondell pressed for broad debate on federal revenue and jurisdiction, with resolutions likely negative on federal control.

Denver Col Public Lands Richard A. Ballinger Taft Frank W. Mondell Wyoming Mondell Cally Ia Ij Edgar T. Ensign Colorado Springs Roosevelt Gifford Pinchot Ath Oext

Dr Fite Breeds New Oklahoma Game Bird The Fite Pheasant

Dr PLB Fite of Muskogee Oklahoma propagates a cross between the prairie chicken and the pheasant on his Pryor County farm. About fifty native prairie chickens and about thirty pheasants mix as mating begins to produce a hardy new bird named the Fite pheasant. He hopes the cross will yield a strong, adaptable Oklahoma game bird.

Muskogee Okla Plb Fite Pryor State Game Oklahoma

Jurors in Davis trial suffer ptomaine poisoning

In Muskogee Oklahoma on September 29 the Bob Davis murder trial paused as jurors contracted ptomaine like illness. Eight of twelve jurors were ill and three collapsed in court prompting a brief halt before the trial resumed with most jurors recovered the next morning. Doctors withheld a definitive diagnosis but noted illness resembling ptomaine poisoning.

Davis Muskogee Okla Bob Davis Jim Works DeGaffenreid

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