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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1910
Page
2
The indeterminate sentence and parole system operates in multiple states with varying prison assignments. Parole officials emphasize supervision and nonpartisan administration while noting about 25 percent parole violations and rising support among officials and the public for reform.
The Chieftain reported that Dan Myers planned to give five percent of receipts to the Club Club for one month, but the arrangement was misdescribed. The actual plan aimed to donate five percent of sales from special tickets mailed citywide, though the presentation on the back appeared in error.
Guthele Oklahoma September 20 The corporation commission issues an order directing Consumers' Gas company to furnish natural gas to Miami Oklahoma by December 1. The case arose from a complaint by C A West and others who said the pipe line extends from Oklahoma fields into Missouri near Miami and the city granted a franchise to supply gas. Residents had already paid to install gas piping while the company delayed service.
J. R. Campbell says thieves who have been stealing his chickens believe the acts were unseen and untraceable. He asserts he knows how it was done and who did it and warns that one or ten birds remain unaccounted for if thieves do not return them in the same manner.
Bank Commissioner E B Cockrell reports on September 1 1910 Oklahoma state banks number 87 institutions holding deposits of 45 192 099 and resources of 65 094 419. Since February 1908 bank counts rose from 470 to 697 then fell to 687 by September 1 1910 with overdrafts dropping from 1 100 000 to 50 193 due to enforcement and a bank guaranty law.
Judge Frear resumes duties and orders city attorneys to settle October docket items between October 2 and 20. Regular October term begins October 4 with a mission to clear case load before the new administration takes charge January 4. Petit juries not summoned until November 14 to try all remaining cases.
October 1 hearing in federal court on habeas corpus petitions for W L Chapman John Garrett R C Conine I Grimes and A L Brown charged with land frauds against the Kickapoo Indians in Mexico. Judge Cotera will preside. proceeding expected to continue and set for requisition return to Mexico for trial.
Oklahoma figures debate Roosevelt’s 1912 prospects in Oklahoma and whether progressives will back McNeal. Leadership tensions with Jim Harris threaten standpat candidates while insurgents aim to defeat Haskell allies in Congress, with Roosevelt’s NY win seen as mobilizing momentum for insurgent Republicans.
Five thousand people with brass bands greeted home the Haskell town defendants at Muskogee station after their dismissal at McAlester on government motion. Crowds carried banners, heard speeches, and praised the accused as pioneer citizens of Muskogee.
Rochester dispatch reports the Democratic state convention discussing about fifteen names for the gubernatorial nomination. John A. Dix appears likely to win, with Alton B. Parker a close second in the deliberations after extensive afternoon sessions.
Dr J N McCormack national organizer of the American Medical Association will give a free lecture at the Auditorium Monday evening October 3. The speaker will discuss better food drugs doctors and health and the public is invited to attend. The Chieftain will publish updates on the lecture.
The secret service uncovered a bold extensive counterfeiting attempt. Notes of the same denomination as those found yesterday at the National Bank of Pasadena were issued by the First National Bank of Williamsport.
Associated Press reports the American Prison Association committee urges ongoing supervision of released prisoners. Parole gains favor as society must rehabilitate, offering ready employment and a supportive network. Parole agents prove most effective. start reclamation work before release to lower future crime and costs.
The Craig county W C T U convention was well attended with delegates from Welch Bluejacket and three visiting delegates from Mayes county. The evening featured a six contestant medal contest won by Miss Frances Wilson of Bluejacket. The young men and Jackes quartettes were praised along with papers by Mrs Grace Wilson and Mrs Church and Mrs Ada Andersons readings.
On a warrant sworn by Mary Minia Abe Deltz of Ottawa county was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Sheehan and brought to the county jail for a preliminary hearing. The charge states Deltz is the father of an illegitimate child.
Chicago Sept 30 State representative Mitchell S Link told the senatorial investigation committee he received 1000 after voting for William Lorimer for United States senator but claimed it was for campaign expenses. After cross examination he asked if he was a professional liar and Austrian retorted asking the same. Link denied the claim before the chairman ruled on the question.
Reports from Washington indicate China faces a potential upheaval similar to the Boxer rising and threatens foreign lives. The state department orders vigilance while Chinese unrest grows from famine and dynastic strife. The US and allied fleets stand ready, with Calhoun in Pekin and Consular Reedy urging early protective actions.
Enid Okla Oct 3 The town of Jet thirty miles west of here on the Santa Fe is reported entirely destroyed by a Sunday afternoon fire A call for help went unanswered due to lack of an extra engine Local loss estimate runs to about 50000 with details unavailable this evening
Guthrie Okla Sept 30 Ex Governor W Hoch of Kansas is slated to be editor of the Oklahoma City Times under Henry J Allen of Wichita who has bought the paper and will run it as a Republican organ aimed at state influence. Hoch, who had been offered the post days earlier, is said to accept. Allen, publisher of the Wichita Beacon, is regarded as one of Kansas best known editors.
Late yesterday Vinita welcomed a lively Miami Commercial Club delegation arriving with twelve cars around 2:30 pm. The visitors distributed pamphlets on regional resources and praised the welcome received from Vinita and nearby towns within fifty miles of the mining metropolis.
Shawnee Oklahoma shows a population of 12 474 in the latest census count with a prior figure of 3 462 noted for a previous year. The release comes from Washington D C dated October 1 and reflects regional census data.
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