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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1911

Page

8

Spain teeters as workers strike spreads unrest

turmoil sweeps Valencia and Madrid as an autonomous labor movement grows into a revolutionary threat. police arm, troops deployed as authorities suspend constitutional guarantees nationwide. strikes involve mill and rail workers, with violence in Aloncura and Cartargenty amid street clashes and blockades. King Alfonso suspends rights to curb ferment.

Hetty Valenria Valencia Hinthng Hemel Demon Nother Tt Te Alioncura Yastenday Valojoly Cartargenty Perrol Spain Buxiness Madrid Alfonso Yhasterday Sany Parte Effiex Talline

Vote $500,000 road bonds in Tulea Oklahoma

Returns from twelve of nineteen precincts in district No. 7 at 10 o clock show an overwhelming majority in favor of the $500,000 good roads bond. Included were all of Tatan city and nearby areas, with rural points not yet reporting likely totaling under 110 votes.

Tulea Okla Tatan

Free Aviation Meet 10 Held in St. Louis

St. Louis plans an eight day festival October 1 to 8 featuring free air shows at Fairground with long distance aviators en route between northern and southern cities. An outdoor auto show at Forest Park October 2 to 8 and a marathon October 7 highlight the St Louis festivities while night air flights with searchlights promise a dramatic climax led by Aero Club figures and Moonlight flights.

St. Louis Fairground Ocean St. Louie Publicity Committee Hia Aero Club of New York San Franciao Minneapolia Orleine St Low St. Lows United States St. Lona St. Lotin Thane Moolah Temple of Shriners Young Men's Christian Association Aero Club Atwood St. Louie Albert Bond Lambert The Walter Brookins

Vovel project undertaken by two California cities

Two California chambers of commerce Los Angeles and San Diego join with the Panama California Exposition to plan a commercial expedition to Panama in January 1912. A large voyage ship will visit ports from San Diego to Panama and possibly Valparaiso. The aim is closer business ties across the west coast Americas and Mexico ahead of the canal opening. About 160 business delegates with exhibits will sail, with onboard entertainments and business programs at each port.

San Diego Cal Chambers of Commerce of Los Angeles Fanama Panama Valparaiso Chili Husbos Ayres Iistin Americas Mexico California Huter Americas Panama, Canal Paaden- Bere

Tams Bixby May Aviate at Muskogee State Fair

Muskogee Oklahoma senator Tams Bixby of the Muskogee Fair association may accompany aviator Hugh Robinson on his final flight at the second annual Muskogee fair on October 5. Robinson has yet to consent to carry Mr. Bixby, preferring solo flights and noting the fair grounds as an ideal takeoff site. Robinson plans three flights daily during the event.

Muskogee Okla Tams Bixby Mr. Bixby Robinson

Blaise Indictment Stands Over Bank Case

In Maskogeer Oklahoma on September 20 Judge Campbell denied Eugene F Blaise former president of the Farmers' National Bank of Tulsa a motion to quash the indictment charging him with making false reports to the comptroller of currency. He was given ten days to file a de murrer as to insufficiency of evidence before the grand jury.

Blaise Maskogeer Oklo Campbell United States District Court Eugene F Blaise Farmers’ National Bank of Tulsa Thef Blaine Heer

Prison costs ruled void for jail credit in Oklahoma case

Miahona City Sept 20 Prisoners cannot be imprisoned for failure to pay costs. Judge Doyle denied a writ of habeas corpus in a Delaware defendant’s case after conviction for violating the prohibition law. The court held costs are not part of common law penalties and voided imprisoning for nonpayment. The decision remands Jin Lewis’s case and addresses minimum sentences, bail and other listed appeals, with several cases affirmed or dismissed.

Miahona City Doyle Criminal Court of Appelle Jake Harry Delaware Veatly Porman Jin Lewis Atoka County Criminal Court of Appeals Anson W. Morey Okmul- Ree Morey Okmulgee Justler Dave Ray Jackson County Frank Bornheim Pittsburg Heney Duvall Ouiwa Ed H. Ryan Okmulgee County Siums Pottawatomie County W. H. Stack Comanele Tri B. Sharp Major County William Vaighan A. S. Jones Oklahoma County

Frear disputes county report as inaccurate

Theo D. B. Frear of Vinita Oklahoma challenges a Daily Chieftain article titled Big Shortage in County Offices. He claims the state examiners report misleads readers and says his preliminary review shows errors and false charges, asserting the county owes him rather than the reverse.

Vinita Daily Chieftain Ohio Chieftain Crale County Craig County Theo D. B, Frear

Acting Governor Grants Pardons and Paroles In Oklahoma

Lenient actions issued by Acting Governor McAlester affect multiple cases across counties. Pardons and paroles cover offenses including obtaining money under false pretenses embezzlement assault liquor cases and two livestock slaughter charges with varying terms and paroles for named individuals across Hughes Okmulgee Craig Carter Oklahoma Pottawatomie Kiowa counties.

Oklahoma City Sept McAlester W. R. Dolt Hughes County Okmulgee County Parnie Daniel Sanders Craig County W. 7 Caples Carter County Thomas A. Dyer Oklahoma County Clarence Squires

Indictments Target United Shoe Machinery Officials

Boston September 20 two indictments were returned by the federal grand jury against five officials and a large stockholder of United Shoe Machinery charging conspiracy in restraint of trade under the Sherman act The named defendants include Sidney Winslow Edward Hard George Brown William Barbour Elmer Howe and James Storrow The cases allege they used United Shoe Manufacturing to constitute a criminal state and monopolize interstate trade The six did not appear but will plead within ten days The United Shoe Machinery company operates branches worldwide

Boston Federal Grand Jury United Shoe Machinery Company Officieily Sidney Winslow Orleans Edward P Hard Newton George W. Brown William Barbour New York Elmer P. Howe James J. Sturrow Storrow William 8. Grege Department of Justice Washington United Shoe Manufacturing Company

Taft Sees Water Power Locks During Michigan Visit

President Taft, touring northern Michigan, spoke briefly at the Sault Ste. Marie armory and pledged work on the water power issue. He observed the Gatun and To Miguel locks via a tug ride, then rode through town in a motor procession and reviewed troops at Fort Brady before continuing to Marquette.

Saulte Ste. Marie Mich Michigan Taft Sault Ste. Marie Rock City Gatun Miguel Panama Canal Huron Lake Superior Osborne Fort Brady United States Marquette

Gould Explain Expert Methods in Oil Exploration

Norman Oklahoma September 20 Professor Gould director of the Oklahoma geological survey advocates modern expert methods for locating mineral resources in oil and gas. He cites foreign investors hiring top geologists to identify productive territory and warns that many wells are drilled in unsuitable areas. He notes a Mexican operation where DeGolyer, a University of Oklahoma student, guided the work leading to a major discovery and high initial output. He argues better results come from studies of rocks rather than senseless wildcat drilling and urges investing in expert analysis to reduce costs.

Norman, Oke Gould Oklahoma Geological Survey Impaceliie Oklahoma Pearson Company Tampico Mexico America DeGolyer University of Oklahoma Pug Operstors Sil Alice Texas

Prisoner Hurd Alleges Lynching Fear in Sulphur Jail

C W Hurd alias Saint Claire charged with abduct ion was jailed in Sulphur. Deputy Mook said the prisoner feared lynching and thanked the officer for his work. Miss Ramsey, a schoolgirl, recounts a flight from Gainesville to Durant and Denison with Hurd promising marriage. She describes a broken scam and her nervous breakdown. Durant officials vow to convict if officers fail.

Denison Durant

Vinita to Host Craig County Sunday School Convention

Vinita will host the Craig County Sunday School Convention on October 22 and 23 after plans to meet in Welch shifted due to a conflict. Organizers aim to attract attendees from county Sunday schools and showcase Vinita’s appreciation for Craig County support.

Vinita Craig County Welch

Grosscup resignation shocks Chicago legal world

Judge Peter B. Grosscup of the United States circuit court announced plans to retire in early October. Reports say sensational articles alleging past conduct prompted inquiries. He told reporters he fears no one and shrugged off a detective shadowing him while calling the mystery a private matter.

Chicago Peter Grosscup United States Judge Landis Chicago Union Traction Company Exmoor Club Gross Theman

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