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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
8
A garbled OCR fragment describes a crowd, a court scene, and a blind headline figure. It references an event with unclear participants, a curve of questions about recognition, and scattered words that hint at a personal or public incident without clear names or dates.
The Oklahoma Gas and Natural company faced a ruling after evidence showed Oklahoma Native Oil and gas firms used private land to aid a rival line to Ramond. Public officials concluded Rimond lacked population to justify a new gas line, prompting the creation of two plant units and rejecting the order.
A special term of district court is ordered for September involving Judge Carruthers in Sapulpa to try prohibition indictments in Creek County with Attorney Caldwell seeking a temporary suspension of County Attorney Jackson. Various dates and cities set out for sessions, including McAlester Lawton Frederick Atoka Tulsa and others as judges reassigned to handle the docket.
Summary of crop conditions from Oklahoma as of August 25 with comparisons to the prior month. It covers cotton and corn condition percentages, notes on drought impact, and remarks from field correspondents on growth, harvesting readiness, and weather effects.
A garbled report lists officials and actions regarding contract legality. Names such as Carl W. Tooke and O Brien appear amid unclear phrases about committees and a mayoral review. The fragmentary text references contracts, commissions, and meetings with uncertain outcomes.
Tom Starr and Jack Wileep, jailed for burglary, escaped from the federal jail by unlocking a cell door and sawing through a back window. They had been detained after robbing a Katy work train and may have received outside aid. Two murder defendants in the same cell declined freedom. Starr’s friends seek a bail hearing for him.
The Topeka Associated Press report recalls James Barclay and Joseph Gentry involved in the Marion Bleakley kidnapping case. Gentry is quoted claiming the kidnapper loved the child more than life and would sacrifice all to protect her, amid conflicting statements and unclear details from the scene.
Nowata County land values increased from 11 to 15 dollars per acre on average as the state board of equalization changed its tactics. The county ranking shows higher assessments in surrounding areas with about 62 thousand acres of taxable land affected.
A dispute over unrequited love led to a shooting in New York's Avemwwetlareedt area. Arthur Winkerstein was attacked by Nim try near a mother’s residence and a crumbling store, with investigators noting a personal motive connected to a girl.
Fragmentary report describes a prisoner moved to Tulsa for safety after an incident at a county jail. Details are unclear but reference to location and safety measures suggests a transfer and custody arrangements.
San Francisco reports Jack Johnson, after hearing Jim Jeffries backed Sam Berger’s action, dismisses the idea of fighting in Oklahoma or south of the Mason-Dixon line. He pledges not to fight near rogue locations and calls out the theatrical nature of Jeffries’ plans, vowing to defend his stance and seek legal protection while asserting he is the better man if a bout occurs.
Guthere Aug 21 The following loans were made by the school department for the week ending August 21 1808 County and recipient names with amounts include RC Phetcher Comuayere county 1408 Palmer BOP Asher Pottawitomie county 5908 McCollem Clare J Ads Hohe county 1004 Kinkaid Marsha Antlers Push waataha Raffate Harper honey 51 Johnston J Ware Gear Rarer county 31H Denied Wile 2 Grins Cierene county 608
County authorities instruct the release of Hathaway, with details reflecting urgent action and legal steps. The notice references Wellington Kane and related parties in a formal proceeding, noting timelines and official oversight.
Millers and bankers estimate Washington Oregon and Idaho will harvest 65 000 000 bushels of wheat 45 000 000 of oats and 15 000 000 of barley with record hay and a Yakima valley hops crop of 15 000 bales The wheat acreage in Washington totals about 2 122 000 acres up 8 from last year with yields near 39 to 40 million bushels Oregon has 862 000 acres and a projected 16 500 000 bushels Idaho expects 9 600 000 to 10 000 000 bushels while oats are held high at Widewater Prices have dropped from the dollar range to 6 to 83 cents per bushel. Millers anticipate shipments delaying until spring as Canadian and Danubian imports rise.
Governor A W Gilchrist arrived in Oklahoma City for a first visit to the new state after Aug. legislators passed a guaranty bid for state needs. He commented on state law enforcement, prohibition, and the aim to regulate liquor at home while supporting growth and the reliable financial footing of Oklahoma’s banks.
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