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The Weekly Chieftain in Vinita, Oklahoma

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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1909

Page

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Tulsa Publisher Arrests Highlight Oklahoma Whisky Ad Case

Muskogee Oct 1 A writ of habeas corpus issued by United States Judge Ralph E Campbell orders Tulsa County Sheriff Newblock to bring into court C E Dent manager of the Daily World. Dent and associates George W Bayne president W J Gregg attorney and stockholder face alleged violation of the Billups law by whiskey ads. Defendants challenge constitutionality citing US and state constitutions. Bandings set at 500 dollars for Dent and Green with Payne out of state. Outcome may affect legality of whiskey advertisements in Oklahoma newspapers.

Muskogee Ollo United States Ralph E Campbell Sherrif Newblock Tulsa County C. EB. Dent Bul Nossa Tals World C. B. Dent Wuernes George W. Bayne Nled Staten W. J. Gregg Oklahoma Daily World Haskell Grogs Gree Dent Payne Clrault Tokyo World Bulgin Evangellat Tulaa Considera Newblock Tulwa County

State inspector causes removal of children in Guthrie

Guthrie Oklahoma October 13 nine children under fourteen have been removed from local laundries following inspections by G K Warren state factory inspector for the state department of labor. This marks the first enforcement move of the child labor law across the state with Warren surveying factories and workshops for violations and examining sanitation safety and ventilation affecting workers.

Guthrie Okla Okano City G. Ki. Warren State Department of Labor Oklahoma City Warren

Spanish educator and revolutionist dies at firing squad

Prof. Francisco Ferrer, famed Spanish educator and convicted revolutionist, was executed today at Fortress Muntejo. He faced the firing line without flinching and died on the first volley. His daughter had appealed to King Alfonso for a pardon, but the plea was ignored.

Associated Press Barcelonia Spain Get Francisco Ferrer Fortress Muntejo Alfonso

Governor Haskell Appears in Ardmore Trial

Governor Haskell and five codefendants stood before Judge Marshall in the U S district court at Ardmore for trial. Special prosecutor Sylvester Hush and United States district attorney Gregg led the government in the Muskogee town case today.

Associated Press Ardmore Okla Haskell Muskogee Marshall United States Court Sylvester Hush United States Gregg

Washington medium warns of approaching conflict prophecy

In Washington DC Dr Wi Ting Pag, a Cidnawan minister to the United States, staged a séance with a young Indian girl medium. They claimed conversations with the late McKinley and his mother in Chinese. The spirit warned of a forthcoming terrible conflict and a future office of great importance for Wa.

Associated Press Washinton D.C Wi Ting Pag Cidnawan Aehinw United States Washington McKintey Chipere McKinley China

Boy robber sighted mounting freight train near Ottawa branch

Lawrence Kans Gettieiarl Bullock the bank robber boarded an Ottawa branch freight train two miles from Lawrence yesterday a winterent says James Higginson who knows the boy told police today Chief Hurd and several men started at noon in a motor car and wavel through the Wakarusy valley to pursue him

Associated Press Lawrence Kans Bullock Ottawa Kansan Ail Jamen Higginson Hurd Wakarusy Valley

New bank opens in Oklahoma City amid transfer of assets

Oklahoma City opens Central State Bank of Oklahoma in the former Columbia Bank & Trust quarters. State Bank Commissioner Young and aides, with ex president W L Norton, wind up Columbia's affairs and honor depositors while Norton backs guarantees to reimburse the guaranty fund. Community praises Norton for his honor and the seamless transfer to Central State Bank.

Oklahoma City Okla Okt Columbia Bank & ‘Trust Company Central State Bank of W. L. Norton Columbia Kan

Oklahoma Exhibit Returns From Fair

The Oklahoma exhibit from the Illinois state fair arrived in Vinita on its return and is being unloaded. Seymour Riddle F M Smith and M S Runyan were chosen to prepare materials for the exhibit now stored in the P M Lewis fundlement building. About half of the display will stay as a permanent exhibit in the Commercial Club rooms while the rest is being sent back to its origin locally.

Oklahoma Ulinois State Fair Vinita Seymour Riddle F. M. Smith M.S. Runyan P. M. Lewis Fundlement Commercial Club

Irregularities but No Evidence of Grime Report Says

A governor evaluated claims from a prison scandal involving Vinita guards and female inmates. The examiner exonerates Sheriff Ridenhour and guards, noting lack of corroborated criminal conduct despite extensive inquiry and affidavits from prisoners and physicians.

W. A. Walker Notary Public Vinita Brregal Ridenhour Faeta Considaskiene Lanwlig Olaboma

Ardmore man to announce candidacy in democratic race

Ardmore figure Les Cree of Ardmore will formally announce his candidacy for the democratic nomination. Guthrie and Ghia Cet 6 announce, while W. HoMurray of Tebomingo plans to run for governor in the primaries without a formal declaration. Lester of McAlester to manage Murray’s campaign.

Cruse Guthrie Ghia Cet Les Cree Ardmore W. HoMurray Tebomingo Whely Preeton Lester McAlester Mr. Murray

Secretary Knox Accepts Grane Resignation

Secretary Knox accepts Grane resignation after Grane informed of his readiness to step down. Knoxville clarified no further services were feasible amid China Japan affair investigations. Crane admitted the change in a Sunday conference and tendered his resignation to uphold department standards.

Knox Crane Washington Chita United States Crave

Ryan to Inspect Fullblood Cherokees Conditions

Muukogee Olin reports that Thomas Ryan will inspect fullblood Cherokee conditions in the Spavinandei district. Indian Affairs orders investigation into poverty and lack of clothing for children as winter nears. The department may advance the $200,000 distribution originally scheduled for December.

Muukogee Olin Thomas Ryan Commissioner of Indian Affairs Benedict

Pussyfoot stirring Iowa unrest in 19th century affair

In Marshalltown Iowa a group led by "Pussyfoot" Johnson faced federal charges over alleged attempts to disrupt saloon operations and hinder a federal officer. Local officials were briefly jailed after a rough confrontation with his men, with bail set at $1,000 each. The case moved toward a federal court to resolve tensions between temperance activists and law enforcement.

Washington, D. C William EB Puksyfogt) Johnson Boone Arounh Rem Dente Indian Territory Marshalltown Laws Herltt Polien

What Will Taft Do About Cran Resignation

Washington October edition reports growing speculation over President Taft handling the resignation of Consul Crane, a top diplomatic post in Washington. Crane’s pointed response to Secretary Knox’s remarks circulated with emphasis, and officials expect Taft to accept the resignation, with Knox apparently assured Taft’s approval of Crane’s aims.

Prean Waalington D.C Taft R. Cran United States Washington Crane Knox Keenus Crone

Polar proofs questioned by Harvard astronomer lecture

New York Oct 14 Professor Harold Jacoby of Columbia University questioned polar record validity in a lecture. He suggested that even with published observations, final verdict on Arctic data rests on the reliability of explorers and instruments.

New York Fabric Harold Jacoby Columbia Jacoby Intec Gevera

Will Petition for Initiative Election in Oklahoma

Ardmore and Oklahoma City leaders discuss pushing an initiative to authorize a state oil pipeline from Oklahoma to Galveston. The plan seeks 44,000 signatures and budgeting between 2.6 and 8 million dollars to fund the campaign and potential state bond elections.

Ardmore Olli Det Oklahoma Galverton Haskell Legitiarute PJ. Yeagerte Oklahoma City A. BR. Butler Bartlesville Percy Mid Amsor

Publishers Gase Will Be Heard November 8

Oct 14 Annwerts hearing held by Judge Campbell in habeas corpus case, Dent of Tulsa Daily World and state attorney Gregg appeared in court. The case concerns whisky advertising in the newspaper and relates to a local disturbance. The hearing continues and will be heard in November.

GASE

Two Miners Die in Rock Slide Near Carterville

By Associated Press. Carterville Missouri October 4 two miners Leonard Hibbs and Loomes Tuy were killed in a mine near Carterville when a fall of rock struck them. The accident occurred at Widtoy mine. Further details unavailable due to damaged text.

Associated Presa Carterville Leonarh Hibbs Loomes Tuy Widtoy

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