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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1911

Page

6

Oklahoma Visitors Populate Colorado Springs Scene

Oklahoma business figures like The Western Pay ing Company bid on Colorado Springs paving as others from Pawhuska Guthrie and Tulsa join a steady stream of Oklahomans visiting Manitou and Pikes Peak. News notes include a $100 silver cup donation by James F. Byrne for the International Dry Farming Congress exposition and various Oklahoma residents extending autumn stays in Colorado Springs and surrounding resorts.

Colorado Springs Western Paying Company Oklahoma City Mr. Knebel Guthrie Pikes Peak Knebe Oklahoma F. Stuart Pawhuska Manitou W. O. Trott Vialts White Cottage Annie T. Horde Lakin Kansas W. RR Kelly Kingflaher Colorado M. Josey Sunnyside Sam Jones M. P. Gossett Teste Glover Blackwell J. Johnson M. C. Starkey H. B. Beeler Clif House Hutchinson Ponca City Miss Jordan Pauls Valley V. Mallere Tulsa A. B. Snodgrags Antera Wilma Thayer Tole RT Helbett Donough Af Hoge Fuller Aurowa T. O. Crenn J. B.moore Ardmore L. T. McPheethry Anadarko Almo Hotel J. C. McClelland J. L. McClelland J. H. Stenterant Mobie Colorao

Government May Not Make Cherokee Payment

United States Indian Superintendent Dan W. Kelkey held talks with Cherokee Chief Rogers and tribal leaders on the per capita payment authorized by Congress. A further meeting with Chickasaw and Choctaw officials followed as Kelkey prepared to travel to Washington to resolve distribution amounts for the Cherokees, Chickasaws, and Choctaws amid heavy Cherokee litigation over newborn allotments and the Whitmire freedman case. funds may be insufficient for all tribes.

Muskogee Oklo United States Indian Dan W. Kelkey Rogers Attr.heys Cherokee Tribe of Indians Kelsey Johnston Chickasaws Locke Washington Interior Department Congress Washington Fs Ter

Lands in Possession of Individuals Debate to Govern Public Domain

Denver officials report a public lands convention planned for September 28 to October 5 to push a policy shift. Delegates from western states will debate ending federal title retention and leasing of lands, aiming to ensure lands and resources pass to states for tax benefits and settlement progress. Idaho Governor J. Mandyley will open forestry discussions.

Denver Colo Friends of Federal Conservation Washington Jones J. Manley Idaho Iwi

McAlester Herald-Democrat to Become McAlester Democrat

Ex Governor Haskell will be editor in chief of both publications. Paul Nesbit and Jen Mulla will hold editor roles. W BR Anthony, Steph ens county official, becomes business manager and helps run offices in Oklahoma. The weekly paper previously under the Herald-Democrat title is rebranded as the McAlester Democrat.

Tihutwa City Maskell New State Eagle Trois MerAlester Oklahoma City Jen Mulla Eeorlite W. BR Anthony Stephens Cminty Orm Homaity McAleater Herald-Democrat McAlester Democrat Paul Nesbit

Laborer Held For Murder In Colorado Springs

Laborer Tony Donatel, 40, was arrested Thursday afternoon in connection with the wholesale murder of the Wayne and Burnham families in Colorado Springs. Arthur Burnhaw, husband of a slain woman, was also arrested after a police statement, and Burnham reportedly confessed upon returning home to find Donatel with his wife. Burnham attended the victims' funeral as authorities investigated the case noting Donatel’s prior examination for sanity.

Colorado Springs Colo Tony Donatel Wayne Burnhan Arthur J. Burnhaw Burnham Donated

Oklahoma Football Practice Opens Under New Coaching Help

Norman Okla Sept 23 Driving the pigskin under a blazing sun, Bennie Owen trains his veteran squad as Oklahoma aims to topple Texas Kansas and Missouri this season. The Sooners add a student coach Charles Wantland and a strong supporting staff, fielding a deep pool of talent including Floyd Tribber and Beecham while prep for Central Normal on Sept 29 signals a serious bid for gridiron supremacy in the southwest.

Norman Okla Boyd Feld Felt Claude Reeds Capt. Thompson Jimmie Rogers Mort Woods Coots Yannigans Norman Ward Oklahoma Owen Sooners Bennie Owen Jack Alley Charles Wantland Kennedy Kansas Wost Michigan Crimson Cream Southwest Wantland Floyd Tribber Maud Tom Tribber John Tibbey Beecham Weatherford Southwestern Cross Neal Tonkawa George Hughes Ryan George Central Normal Soonerland Missouri

Oklahoma Acting Governor Grants 53 Pardons and Paroles

Oklahoma City Sept 22 Acting Governor McAlester issued fifty three pardons and paroles before relinquishing duties to Governor Cruce after crossing the state line. Notable paroles include Nelson Hawkins and Jake Eads. pardons include Shawnee chief William Simma and others. Controversy over legality of acts as authority shifted with Cruce’s return.

Oklahou City Lee Croce McAlester Senate Cruce Afton Nelson Hawkins Pontotoc Adandine Hawkins Jake Eads McCurtain County William Simma Shawnee G. G. Guilfoyle Mangum J. M. Taylor Cleveland County Ollie Landwaster Pontotoc County Lquor Ollie J. Watts Sequoyth County Lee Caldwell Greer County Leon Grandjean Canadian County A. J. Drake B. W. Theker Oklahoma County Grist Oklahoma

Alarm Over Charter Elections In Bartlesville And El Reno

Oklahoma City reports alarm among supporters of the commission form as Bartlesville and El Reno hold charter officer elections similar to Guthrie. The Supreme Court ruled Guthrie’s election illegal, prompting fears of action against Bartlesville and El Reno. attorneys for Bartlesville Gas deny a commission form exists, citing the same election method as Guthrie.

Oklahoma City Friends of the Commission Bartlesville Ee] Reno Guthrie Bartleville el Reno Viat Supreme Court Thirthlesville Gas Company

Former Indianans on Picnic at Amster man Grove

Monday's Daily reports an Indiana picnic held at the Amsterman Grove on White Oak Creek south of town attended by about one hundred former Hoosiers. Old times back home sparked lively talk as an Indiana Club formed with Herman Bear as chairman Henry Carter as vice chairman Nellie Van Cleave secretary and W S Ammernman secretary. A rental notice appears for a modern five room house near the public school listed by Lee Barrett.

Amsterman Grove White Oak Creek Hoosier State Indiana Club Herman Bear Henry Carter Nellie van Cleave Big Cabin W. 8. Ammerman

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