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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1910
Page
3
Tulsa dispatch dated September 29, 1910, contains a lengthy address from C. E. Creager in Muskogee refuting opposition claims. Creager defends his actions on Indian affairs and tariff votes, challenges his opponent to joint discussion, and asserts commitment to truth and majority rule in Oklahoma's Third District.
A formal letter from James S Davenport declares its intent to end correspondence without further joint discussion. He asserts that the best citizens of Oklahoma support Republican policies and asks that their wishes be respected, signing the missive in a respectful close.
The buried body from the Crippen cellar was laid to rest at Finlay by the Musical Ladies Guild. Inscription reads Cora Crippen, died 1910, aged 34. The coroner's jury declared the remains hers as the doctors wife. Trial of Dr Crippen and Miss LeNeve likely Monday, with Miss LeNeve possibly charged as accessory though doubt remains.
Guthrie October 1 officials say four state medical associations plus osteopathic and homeopathic societies unite to protect professional standards and oppose political influence in health leadership. They condemn health commissioner J Mahr for alleged political use of funds and back Tilley and Davis against concentration of authority by one school.
Joplin Missouri October 1 The first Ozark Inter State exposition opens under favorable conditions with Governor Herbert Hadley delivering the opening address. The show runs to October 17 culminating in a grand masquerade ball. Forty counties exhibit from farming to mining with farming displays favored.
Guthrie Oklahoma October. Following detailed charges against W L Chapman L C Grimes R Conine A L Brown and John Garrett wanted by the Mexican government for alleged frauds against the Kickapoo Indians Judge John H Cotteral in the United States district court here increased the bond for all but Garrett from five thousand to seven thousand five hundred dollars. The hearing on the extradition application was set for October 19.
Twenty one tracts totaling 3200 acres sold at an average of 36 dollars per acre. With two exceptions, buyers were former lessees. The top price was 10500 paid by W F Harper for land he farmed. EB Alleger of Ponca City paid 10250 for another tract, well above appraised values.
The International Indian congress opens in Muskogee Oklahoma with Interior Secretary Ballinger Indian Commissioner Valentine and Five Civilized Tribes chiefs as speakers. Delegations from Yuma Aziz and Denver arrive. The gathering aims to push intelligent legislation for Indians and runs through Thursday with organized sessions starting Tuesday morning.
In Tulsa County Oklahoma Charley Smith guardian of Sarah Katie Smith a minor will sell at private sale on October 22 1910 at 9 am in the County Court room Tulsa to the highest bidder subject to court confirmation. Property described in Craig County Section 19 Township 27 North Range 13 East containing 40 acres cash on confirmation and a 20 percent bid deposit. Written bids with certified check payable to the Guardian must be filed at the County Court or delivered to Lawrence Lawrence Attorneys for Guardian.
In Craig County Oklahoma 1910 guardians Henry W Zeigler asks court to authorize sale of minor Samuel Charlotte and Jeremiah Zeigler real estate by private sale. Hearing set October 24 1910 at 1 pm with notices to kin and residents of Craig County to appear. Publication and service requirements described. Theodor D Barbor County Judge signs.
In Craig County Oklahoma the County Court considers guardianship of Luther G Rowe a minor. C C Roberts, guardian of the estate, petitions the court for an order to sell all or part of the minor’s estate under Probate No. 1869.
Secretary Ballinger arrives in Oklahoma to review Mid-Continent oil producers pricing and potential pipeline control. He plans inspections of the Glenn Pool oil field and the segregated coal land belt, with focus on proceeds for Choctaw and Chickasaw lands to be sold, and on Indian affairs alignment with Congress. Indians from across the country attend the National Indian Congress opening.
The court orders a hearing for October 17 1910 at 1 30 PM to determine if the minor's real estate may be sold as described in the petition. All interested parties and next of kin must appear to show cause why an order should not be granted. A copy of this order will be published as required by law on September 19 1910.
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