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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1911
Page
8
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Chicago Oct 15 Progressive faction denounces President Taft in sharp terms as it launches its campaign. Senator Lafollette labeled Taft a tyrant while Senator Clapp and Senator Crawford criticized recall vetoes on Arizona statehood. Lorimer and Crawford spoke as Oklahoma corporate charters issued to Modern Conservatory of Music, Lone Wolf Mercantile, and Vinita Automobile Company.
Cal P. Rodgers, transcontinental aviator, left McAlester Oklahoma after engine troubles forced a change, delaying his New York to Los Angeles flight. He departed under clear weather with two escort planes, while crowds gathered at the depot and along the rail line hoping to glimpse him.
Rodger s, famed ocean to ocean aviator, landed at Fort Worth at 4 16 pm yesterday after flying from McAlester Oklahoma about 110 miles north. He plans a Dallas exhibition today at the Texas fair and will head toward the Pacific coast from Waco as the first stop on the return journey.
The Vinita city council held a brief meeting noting the shortest session of the current council. A fuel oil pipe crossing authorization was approved under city supervision. Capt. F J Barrett was elected cemetery board trustee to fill J K Taylors term. Sewer bids were opened and referred. F M Lewis resignation from enamel seat tabbed until next meeting.
The list of petit jurors for the November term of the district court, which convenes November 6, includes Jobo Cheek, E Wilson, T Tanner, Stephens, Enoch Southerland, Claud Patterson, O A Berry, C E Crale, James Chandler, M L Harlin, S C Ketaham, Ross Griffith, A A Minor, Thomas Carnot, Holeman, RY Pearce, Josh Perriman, Walter Knowles, N Bobdbur, ED Monteonory, B T Abbott, J T Gun ter, Ho Han cock, J H Graham, Sam Blackwell, W J Roberts, Mike Mont, Fat Clark, H W Coe, Camp Campbell Christian, Rod Turner, W K Otte, HM Buffsides, Henry Collins, Sam Goes.
Muskogee Oklahoma October 18 2000 Striters number about 2000 expected in Muskogee on the 26th when the new temple recently organized here will lead A class of 150 Novices across the hot sands Big preparations are under way to ensure the novitiates get their money’s worth and that the citys guests are well cared for
Guthrie Oklahoma October 17 two young women were escorted home from a dance near Nowata when William Banks was shot in an ambush and killed The assailant allegedly threatened Banks during the quarrel at the dance arrests have been made and a case is under investigation
The McNamara murder trial opened in Los Angeles with rapid jury selection underway. Judge and counsel eyed a quick pace, while Darrow questioned talesmen and defense indicated possible alibi strategies or reliance on explosion theory. A civil war veteran juror, Bain, said he would not verdict without evidence, signaling suspense over trial duration.
Vinita workers show strong interest in the Sunday school convention to be held next Sunday and Monday. Sunday schools will close early and march in a body to the Auditorium. Mr Nichols will deliver Sunday morning address. Sessions promise good music and instructive discussions on Sunday school work. All clergy and teachers are urged to attend all sessions.
The Retail Mens Association met at the Commercial Club to organize the November tradesday on the first, with a large committee including T. W. Ridgeway F S Reed S E Wallen L P Garrison Jr H Wimer A L Churchill R E Thompson E N Ratcliff T Z Wilson and A B Berger. Farmers and stockmen show special interest while exhibits and sales are planned. E N Williamson traveled to oil fields near Tulsa on business.
Taft left California after greeting crowds in San Bernardino and Riverside as his train headed north and east for Montana and Ogden with a stop planned Thursday morning. He urged women to vote and warned against complacency in the new ballot system. Private secretary Hilles stayed in Los Angeles, and Taft predicted Hilles would become GOP chairman. An unrelated local ad touts sweaters and jerseys at The Golden Rule.
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