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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1912

Page

3

Colorado Springs summer band draws Oklahoma player

S D Pagin of Oklahoma City played second tuba with the Colorado Midland band of Colorado Springs during the 1812 season. The group gave ten concerts weekly in city parks and Manitou, drawing top musical talent from across the country to the cool Pikes Peak region. The band, directed by H O Wheeler, performed atop Pikes Peak at 14,147 feet, and many local residents and visitors from Oklahoma stayed in Colorado Springs for sightseeing and leisure trips.

Colorado Springs S. D. Pagin Oklahoma City United States Colorado Midland Band of Fagin Manitou Stratton Park Soda Springs Park Pikes Peak Colorado Midland H. O. Wheeler Kansas City Herman Hellstedt H. T. Trvine H. P. Robison R. 8. O'Neal East San Rafael Street H. L. Stewart H. H. Smith First Christian Church of First Christian Church A. Gordon Mangum Mangiita Connie Stranbe Acacia Hotel R. L. Robertson Lawton Colorido Springs Manitow Montfort Jones Bernard Jones Bristow Pike EB. Goddard Pearl Goddard Said F. E. Dowell el Reno T. Robert Sapulpa J. 5. Lewis Avard August Hopkins Golda Bowsman Crescent Alamo Hotel C. Brady Bartlesville Uintah Street

Alluwee 1B Big Chief Ben Tincup Pitches Amid Tour

Big Chief Ben Tincup from Chelsea pitched for Alluwee against Wagoner yesterday and heads to Bartlesville next Sunday. He rated the Seminole Indians of Muskogee as the toughest opponent this year and has pitched in the Muskogee State League. Clay Brown traveled from Choutein to Oklahoma City yesterday.

Alluwee Wagoner Ben Tincup Chelsea Bartlesville Muskogee

Girl Leaps Clear As Machine Falls

New York report on Misa Bernetta Muller a Canton Ohio native and aviation student at Mineola who narrowly escaped a fatal crash when tampered elevator controls sent a monoplace plane airborne. She jumped clear as the craft tumbled into a steel wreckage, escaping with injuries or worse.

Girl Machine New York Misa Bernetta Muller Canton Mineola Muller

Pirates Seize Italian Bark Genee Off Bahamian Coast

The Italian bark Genee was attacked by over 100 armed pirates aboard small boats near Taagua in the Bahamas. After a desperate fight the Genee crew surrendered and were taken to smaller boats with little water or provisions, while the Allemania nearby spotted distress and remained alert.

Noted places in Sussex London and Bexhill heritage

A compact survey of Sussex sites highlights Bexhill inland location and sea breezes, with Pevensey marshes and Pevensey castle ruins dating back 2000 years. Mentions Eastbourne, Brighton, Bulverhythe port, Hurstmonbeau castle, and Mint House where Edward VI slept, plus the old South Saxon ties connecting to the Sackville family and Buckhurst lineage.

London Bexhil England Sussex Eastbourne Hrighton Pevensey Thomas Sackville Baron Buckhurst Garter Bexhill Earl de la Warr Aston Bulverhythe Pevensey Marshes Plover Pevensey Castle Walla Anderida Edward VI Hurstmonbeau Henry VI South Coast

Meat shifts dog from boy in Coatesville

James Snyder twelve year old son of William Snyder escaped a mad shepherd dog attack by tossing an express wagon order to distract the animal. A store clerk Albert Flahardy struck the dog with a brick and contractor Charles Dunleavy killed it with a pick. The dog had already bit several other dogs before attacking the boy.

Coatesville James William Snyder Snyder Albert Flahardy Charles Dunleavy

River threat to Lake Contrary near St Joseph Missouri

The Missouri River has eroded land up to 300 feet from Lake Contrary, threatening the lake’s existence near St Joseph. In a single day 300 feet of shoreline was lost. A federal offer of 75,000 dollars to protect the lake was rejected after the city failed to fund its share.

St. Joseph Contrary Middle West

Gets Damages by New Act in Chicago Court

John Faust a carpenter injured May 6 while employed by the George J Cooke company is the first Chicago worker to win under the new workman compensation law. A judgment for 122 dollars was entered against the company. Faust hurt his thumb and right arm when a ladder slipped causing him to fall.

Chicago John Faust George J. Cooke Company

Sleepwalker tumbles sixty feet in Boston fall

Robert Buchanan of Boston, while asleep, rose from his bed and fell sixty feet from a window. He struck an awning, bounced to the lawn, survived unharmed, then dressed and returned to bed, seemingly dazed but uninjured.

Boston Mass Robert Buchanan

Wet states on increase in prohibition vote results

Cincinnati reports on state-wide prohibition elections showing Maine and Texas shifting public opinion toward moderation, with several states now dry while others move toward repeal or taxation reforms. Officials foresee Colorado and West Virginia staying wet in November, while Georgia and Tennessee may reject prohibition in the near future.

Cincinnati Aransas West Virginia Colorado Georgia Kansas Maine Mississippi North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Tennessee Texas Onlo

Police hunt for woman linked to Merrick ambush death

Guthie Oklahoma Sept 15 authorities abandoned the theory a black man killed Daily Leader official Frank Merrick and now pursue the possibility a woman lured him to Third street where he was slain. Four suspects are under surveillance after bloodhounds failed to identify a culprit. District Court opens in Pryor with murder cases ahead and memorial services planned for Judge Luman Parker September 28.

Guthie Okla Frank Merrick Daily Leader Merrick Third Street District Court Pryor Davis Thurman W. H. Kornegay W. T. Rye James Webber Reform School Luman FL Parker G. A. Dennison J. A. GI Seymore Riddle L. Rider

Dog Saves Life Near Claremore in Squirrel Hunt Accident

Claremore Oklahoma Sept 15 Lewin Jaery a farmer near Claremore owes life to his dog after a hunting accident. A burst gun wound left him unconscious for four days with a severe facial injury. The dog stayed by him, led family to him with his handkerchief, and Jaery was rushed to town for treatment. Doctors expect recovery but one eye may be lost.

Claremore Okla Lewin Jaery Hhis City Blafe Jaery Juery Virgil Jurey

Amos and Carl Croninger Return From Spavinaw Hills Outing

Amos and Carl Croninger have returned from an outing on the Spavinaw hills. The roofing company arrived in town from Tulsa last night to install the roof on the new Gunter building.

Amos Carl Croninger Spavinaw Hills Tulsa

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