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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1909

Page

7

Welcome Home Dr. Cook to Be National Event in New York

Preparations in New York for the homecoming of Dr. Frederick A. Cook aim for a national and international reception. Arctic Club plans include prominent explorers from around the world, with Lieutenant Shackleton possibly present and Taft attending as national representative.

New York Frederick A. Cook Arctic Club Cook Shackleton Antarctic South Pole Arctic Club Hope Taft Kwalcome Lr Anthony Fiala Joseph BE. Bernier Dr. Cook Bradley S&s. Osborn The Explorer

Commission Fines Pioneer Telephone in Guthrie Case

Guthrie Oklahoma September 4 The Corporation Commission by order No 235 fines Pioneer Telephone Company one hundred dollars and costs for raising telephone rates without an order The company admits rate increases in Oklahoma City but argues the city ordinance tied rate increases to five thousand telephones and contends hotels rooms phones were counted as a single telephone in the ordinance.

Guthrie Oklo Oklahoma City

Taft Leaves Beverly for Marblehead Course

An Associated Press report from Beverly notes Taft leaving Beverly harbor aboard the flagship for Marblehead. President Taft, aboard with Dave Myre, is said to be feeling better and does not anticipate a relapse after yesterday’s illness.

Taft Beverly Marblehead Associated Press Beverly, Maan Beverly Harbor Dave Myre

Boy Identified as Helen Florence Dixon

Fragmentary report notes a boy identified as Helen Florence Dixon linked to a former political figure and party, with unclear details. The text hints at identity issues and possible distress but offers few concrete facts or dates.

Helen Florence Dixon

Sheriff uncovers 141 gallons of whiskey at depot

Sheriff Ridenhour obtained a search warrant and found 47 cases of whiskey in pints and half pints at the Frisco freight depot. The depot held 141 gallons total, with brands varying and a ten case shipment billed to one man as part of ongoing liquor enforcement.

Ridenhour Pendiig

All Oklahoma League Possible for Next Season

Enid Oklahoma September 4 The Western association 1909 season closed yesterday Bald winning the pennant by a good margin The local team led from early in the season Muskogee finished second Guthrie took third after climbing from the second division Financially the season was stormy but after Joplin and Webb City clubs were transferred to Reno and Sapulpa the association improved It is not probable Joplin or Springfield will seek franchises again There is talk of making the association an all Oklahoma league next season.

Enid Okla Western Association Muskogee Guthrie Senators Joplin Aod Webb City BB Reno

Galveston Port Sees Record Trade and Giant Cable Yard

The Galveston port is served by 25 steamship lines plus one coastwise line and has the best New York rate of any gulf port. Year totals show 1,672 ships entering and clearing with 4,507,203 net tons, up 128 vessels and tonnage to 7H. 90). A vast contract is due to finish early January with about 12,000,000 cable yards installed inside the seawall. Construction on the causeway linking Galveston to the mainland begins, costing about 1 million dollars.

Galveston News Ita Galveston v Hineé New York Galveston

Wisconsin Probes Bank Guaranty Law Field Hearing Planned

Madison reports a special Wisconsin legislature committee will hear testimony on the Insurance of Bank Deposits law. The panel coordinates with Oklahoma bankers and plans a hearing in September to cover work and schedule meetings with prominent bankers in that week. The group also planned to visit Nebraska to discuss the law there, though details remained uncertain.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Ovier Oklahoma Tum Furbher Duritg Inio Nebraska Nebr

Mies Mildred Maxim Rogers Birthday Notices

A fragmentary item lists Mildred Maxim Rogers with a birthday greeting and mentions a young friend Anne Bagby Pauline Brinner Dorothy Masing Dey and Melen in attendance at the event.

Mies Mildred Maxim Rogers Ined & A Young Anne Bagby Pauline Brinner Dorothy Masing Dey Melen

Bellamy Declares Stand on Salary Payment for Banking Board

Guthrie Oklahoma September 4 Lieutenant Governor Bellamy addresses the state banking board to explain his view on the double compensation claim. He asserts the constitution limits his pay to nominal duties and notes expenses are reimbursed from banking law fees. The board votes to preserve his salary but to seek judicial clarification on the legality of such payments.

Guthrie Oklo State Banking Board Bellamy City Sergicon Ottaers

Special legislative call questioned by Oklahoma governor

Gov N Hoskell indicates he may convene the Oklahoma legislature in winter only if unforeseen events arise and a special session is deemed necessary. Chickasha leaders fear losing the girls industrial school funding as the 1898 session provided for buildings but not maintenance.

Guthrie Okla N. Hoskell Asha Chickasha D. Cameron Prof Abernathy Cuthrie Haakell Citisegaion Faye Ceeshon Lee Ada Hisinese

Divorced Couple Sought in Vinita After Alleged Theft

In Vinita Oklahoma a divorce suit lists B Williams as the plaintiff claiming theft in several public places. The couple left for Tulsa following the alleged incident and the case centers on alleged misdeeds by Williams.

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