davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-05

their return this morning the profes-
sor informed them that hey could
take their books and go hone, and at
3 o'clock the trustees would be called
together to make an Investigation.
The appeals from the young ladies
that they had their parents consent
to stay out of school was pad no at
tention. to by Prof. Colby.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-05
TO CONSIDER THE NEGRO.
Several States Represented at PhiIa-
deIphia Gathering.
(HeraId Specially

Philadelphia, Pa, April 5.-Five
hundred pastors and delegates from
the states of Virginia, Maryland, New
York and New Jersey, the New Eng
land states and the District of Co
lumbia, assembled in this city today
for a conference to discuss the re.
ligious. educational and political
status of the colored people of both
the north and the south. The confer
ence is being held at Holy Trinity
Baptist church, whose pastor, the
Rev. Dr. G. l.. P Talifino, has been
the principal promoter of the gather
ing. The sessions will last four days
during which time there will be ad
dresses by men of prominence who
are qualified to discuss the various
phases of the negro problem.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-05
Class Barred From School.

Hampstead, Texas, April 2.-The
graduating class of the Hampstead
High School was turned away from
the school house this morning by Su-
perintendent Godby. On April l this
class, consisting of grown ladies, de-
cided to stay away from school in
the afternoon, all claiming to have
the consent of their parents. Upon
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-05
A Healing saiVe For Burns, chapped
Hands and Sore Nipples.

AS healing salye for burns, sores,
sore nipples and chapped hands
Chamberlain's Salye is most excel
lent 1t allays the pain of burn al
most instantly, and unless the injury
is very severe, heals the parts with
out leaving a scar Price rs cents.
For sale by Bratton Drug Co.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-05
Mexican Tennis Tournament.

City of Mexico, April 5.-The Sc
ond annual tournament for the TENN
championship of Mexico opened all
spiciously today on the courts of thu
Mexico Country Club. Several vel
known players from Texas, Louisiana
and other parts of the United State!
are among the entries. The tourna
ment will continue through the re
mainder of the week.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-05

Austin, Texas, April 5.-William j..
Bryan delivered an address this morn
ing before the members of the two
houses of the Texas legislature, as
sembled in joint session.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-05
TODAYs NEWS IN BRIEF
Items of Interest From All Quarters
of. the Globe Gathered For
Our Readers.
(Herald Specially

New Haven, Conn, April Gown
ers and managers of the Connecticut
League of Baseball Clubs met here
today to complete arrangements for
the opening of the season.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-05

will vote for prohibition, and the re-
suit will depend upon whether the
city vote in favor of the saloons will
be large enough to overcome the
country vote
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-05

Grand Forks, N D., April 5.-Yoe-
men of North Dakota are gathering
in this city for their annual conven-
ton, which will begin its sessions to-
morrow. The order has member
ship of nearly ten thousand in this
state and large and representative
attendance is expected at the conyen-
ton. Elaborate arrangements have
been completed for the entertainment
of the visitors.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-05

New York, April 5.-The American
Society of Mechanical Engineers an
nounces that on Tuesday evening OF
next week, in the auditorium of the
Engineering Societies building in this
city, there will take place the cere-
mony of presenting to Charles T.
Porter, a member of the society, the
John Fritz medal for 1909 The
medal has been awarded to Mr.. Por-
ter in recognition of his work on
hlplzA suead steam engines.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-05

.Jra
New York, April 5.-The suit
brought by Reginald Vale. represent
alive of an English syndicate, to
force the ColoradoUtah Construction
company to sell a half interest in the
company to the syndicate for $1,700,-
600, was called for trial today in the
United States district court of this
I city. The suit is regarded as part
of the long fight that has been waged
between the Moffat interests and the
Hartman interests for the control of
the Moffat road now being construct
ed between Denver and Salt Lake
City.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-05

Habitual constipation is the door
through which many of the serious
ills of the body are admitted. The
occasional use of Prickly Ash Bit
ters will remove and cure this dis
tressing condition. John R. Hearne
& Co., Special Agents.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-05

Boston, Mass, April 5.-Jay Gould,
the worlds amateur court champion,
is among the contestants in the court
tennis tournament for the American
championship, which opened today at
the Tennis and Racquet Club in this
city.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-05

Watches, from the cheapest to AK
gold, for sale by j. A. H. Thompson,
30S Church street. 3-31-1m
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-05

San Francisco, CAL, April 5.-The
Twelfth Regiment of Cavalry, recent
ly stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, Geor-
gia, sails for the Philippines today to
relieve the Ninth Cavalry, whose
term of service in the islands has
expired.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-05

Birmingham, Ala, April 5.-Elabo-
rate preparations have been complet-
ed for the formal opening and dedi-
cation of the new s1,OOO,OOO terminal
of the railroads in Birmingham to-
morrow. The event will be made an
occasion for interesting ceremonies.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-05

East st. Louis, H., April 5.-The
most spectacular campaign ever
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
SIGHT OF BODY TOO
MUCH FOR HER
When Confronted BY Corpse of Her
Husband Mrs. Mary ]. viii
helm Becomes Hystrical

Newark, N J. Feb Mrs. Mary J.
Wilhelm widow Of Frank Wilhelm, who
was murdered in his home last Monday
night isin condition Of complete nervous
collapse as q result Of an unusually severe
application Of the third degree" nelud-
ing a midnight visit TO the moreue, where
she was suddenly confronted by the body
Of her husband,
When the sheet covering her husband S
body was Unexpectedly removed, she
rushed forward crying; Frank, If YOU could
only speak and tell them who did this, .
She become hysterical and frantically de-
elared her love for her husband
Detectives took Nicholas Sicca, who has
been in custody since the murder, to the
Wilhelm residence. where the body of the
murdered man previously had been placed
in the basement where FIRST found Sicca
chearfully showed the officers about the
place. when suddenly. in a dark hall.
way in the basement light flashed III
and Sicca saw the murdered body Of Viii
helm, he gasped for a moment at ths
corpse and then collapsed
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
TWENTY PERSONS
MAY Be INDICTED
The Muskogee Oklahoma Federal
Grand Jury Will Hear All
Evidence by Thursday

Muskogee, Ok, Feb. 2--lt was said hege
yesterday from a reliable source that the
government expects the federal grand
Jury now in session here to return at least
800 indictments involving from fourteen
to twenty persons in the alleged Musko-
Gee town lot fraud cases. The jury re-
sumed its sessions yesterday examining
several witnesses. II is expected that all
the evidence will be in by Thursday
night.
The testimony Of the Tennessee witness
ses was a revelation One Of the twenty
FIVE men from that state said last night
when was subpoenaed by the gov
ernment 10 come to Muskogee ! did not
know there was such town on the map,
Since my arrival have learned that
was once the owner Of four acre lot here.
also learned that in some mysterious
manner the lot and had parted company
and someone had signed my name 20 the
quitclaim deed That is all know about
it and suppose that is what I'll have to
tell 20 the iury
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
GOVERNOR HASKELL
LACKS AUTHORITY
Judge Huston Orders Suit Instituted
by Governor Struck From
Files of His Court

Guthrie. okla Feb 2--The authority of
Governor Haskell to initiate court action
in the name Of the state swas denied by
Judge A, II. Huston Of the Logan county
district court yesterday when he ordered
struck from the files Of his court the suit
instituted by Governor Haskell in the last
campaign against Judge John II. Burford
former chief justice Of the territorial SUI
preme court. Dennis T. Flynn, former dele.
gate in congress, Representative B. S
Mcclure, and the State Capital Printing
company for the recovery Of $I95,000
which Governor Haskell alleged had been
paid for printing through a conspiracy on
the part Of the defendants The order Of
Judge Huston also annuls the suit brought
by Governor Haskell against C. W. RAM
bo, former territorial treasurer, to recover
$4,000 lost through the failure OF
the Capital National bank The court
held that suits in the name Of the state
could be brought only by the state attor~
ney general or county attorney Gov
ernor Haskell gave notice Of an appeal Of
the cases 10 the supreme court
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
AGENCIES MUST
CONTINUE TO SELL
Second Decision Of Supreme Court
Says Local Dispensaries
Are Not Abolished

Guthrie, Okla, Feb 3--The entire cleo
ton on the dispensary question last No
vember was void, declares the supreme
court in its second decision testing the
election, Of B FBerkey vs. Arthur B Arm
strong, local dispensary agent for Guthrie.
Berkey obtained an injunction in the dis
trict court of Logan county against Arm
strong compelling him to sell pint Of
whiskey. Armstrong appealed and the
supreme court upheld the injunction.
BY this decision the dispensary system
is re-established in Oklahoma,
Il have not seen the decision, said
Governor Haskell, but supposed i is
based On the same grounds as that IN the
case of the Alexander Drug company
against the state Unless the supreme
court commands, me to reopen the dis
psnsaries shall await the action Of the
legislature
The Alexander Drug company obtained
an injunction compelling the state to sell
alchol to drug stores, and the governor re
opened the dispensary to that extent
The last decision declares the election
on the dispensary question void for the
same reason as in the first decision, that
two separate questions we're submitted
as one.
Ia the meantime a bin torepeal the en-
tire lrohibitory and dispensary law has
been favorably reported tothe lower house
Of the legislature.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
Governor Haskell is Included in the List of
Prominent Men Who Will Have to Answer
to Charge of Conspiracy to Defraud the
Government -Muskogee Business Men
Hold Mass Meeting and Express Con-
fdence in the Men Accused.

town lot charges, returned seven indict-
ments against widely known 0klahomans
70 Judge Robert E Campbell Governor
Haskell is one Of the number The others
are A, Z. English, + B. Sewers, G W.
Turner w 4 Hutchings W r. Eaton and
aud Jesse Hill
Thomas II Owen, Of Muskogee repre-
sentine Governor Haskell, made arrange
ments for the governors appearance Fri
day morning to enter his plea and give
bond in the sum Of $4,000 for appearance
for trial The writs are returnabe forth
with There is only oneIndictment against
Governor Haskell lie is charged with
conspiring with Walter K. Eaton and
Clarence W. Turner to deiraud the govern
ment There are two indictments against
Turner and one each againt the others
Fifteen Of the wealthiest men Ia Mus
kogee signed Governor Haskell bond fol
$4,000 and many more asked to be al
lowed 70 sign il but there was no more
space ON the document
The United States eran jury Cor th'
Eastern district Of Oklahoma have in
formed Judge Campbell that they vii
have no more such cases 70 present a
this term.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
ARE WORKING FOR
JOINT SOLDIERS HOME

The memorial presented to the state
Legislature asking for Joint soldiers home
for the Blue and the Grey by the veterans
of the Union and Confederate armies, and
Of the Spanish American war. also met
with favorable reception at Guthrie. Capt,
Jim Wilkerson. Capt F. J Barrett and
Billie Sims signed the memorial presented
from Vinita. and each Of these gentlemen
are well known and have friends among
the old soldiers throughout the state
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
TO CORRECT IN DIVISION
or STATE SCHOOL MONEY

On January rs. when the state school
funds we're apportioned TO the different
Craig county should have receive
ed S52l4. but the amount was $297.
short County Superintendent Shelton is
checking up his annual reports so this
error may be corrected and as soon as
that is done the money will be appor-
toned to the different schools Of the
county.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
SUPREME COURT REFUSES
TO ADVANCE BANK CASE

Washington, Feb 2-The supreme court
denied yesterday the motion of the attor-
ney general Of Oklahoma TO advance the
case Of the Noble National bank against
Governor Haskell and others. This is the
case involving the eonstitutionality Of the
Oklahoma bank deposit guaranty law In
view Of the courts action il is not likely
TO be called for argument for at least one
year
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
Illinois Association Formed

Vinita residents who are natives 0f the
state Of Illinois, met yesterday and formed
an association TO be known as g8s Illinois
Association Judge Joseph A Sin was
elected president I c Holland secretary
and J v Or G. E Lehman and Judge
F. E. Foslara committee aUaasemen,st
a prosgem Will be arranged Soc 50 enter
fainmeni AZ The Aniiteg'um Fdaay nisbl.
February ~
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
SAYS HE WON'T
60 VOLUNTARILY
w. L. Chapman Denies Completely
in Kickapoo Land Frauds Was
Indicted on Charge in Texas.

Guthrie Okla, Feb. Nv. L. Chapman,
secretary of the state corporation commits
sion Of oklahoma, under indictment az
Eagle Pass, Texas, for participating in
Kickapoo land frauds, has given out a
statemet emphntically denying his guilt.
Chapman declares he viii not 50 to
Eagle Pass unless forced TO do 50 BY a
reQuisition honored by Governor Haskell.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Muskogee Ok, Feb a. -Sxtyo Of the lead
ing business menof Mnskogee held mass
meeting at midnight last night that lasted
until early today the purpose Of which
was TO discuss the seven indictments re-
turned late yesterday by the federalg grand
jury ii the town lot fraud investigation.
The meeting was presided over by
Mary Martin. Expressions Of confidence
in the high standing integrity and honor
of the indited men we're made and a COM
mittee Of seven was appointed to correct
what was termed an erroneous impress
sion as % the legality Of land titles exist
ing in Muskogee and eastern Oklahoma
More details became known today re-
garding the indictments. The FIRST in
dctment returned alleged forty-seven
overt acts in the alleged conspiracy to
defraud the government; the second al
legged thirteen overt acts in the conspiracy
to deiraud the government and the third
alleged ninety-two overt acts in the con-
spiracy
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
TAFT CONTINUES INSPECTION
OF PANAMA CANAL WORK
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Culebra, Panama Feb 2-President-
elect William II Taft and his corps Of
engineers left here today for the site Of
the Gatine dam. where day will be spent
in thoroughly inspecting the work az that
place The Pacific entrance Of the canal
will be inspected Wednesday.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
JUDGE CAMPBELL
SAYS HANDS OFF
Temporary Restraining Order Made
Protecting Property in State of
Those Who Would Pipe Gas Out
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
Muskogee, Okla. Feb 2-Judee Camp
bell in the federal court today. issued a
temporary order restraining Governor
Haskell, Attorney General West and the
state Of Oklahoma from interfering with
the property Of the Kansas Natural Gas
company and other foreign corporations
and individuals seeking to pipe gas out
Of the state.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
TAFT MISSION TO PANAMA
IS ALMOST COMPLETED
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Culebra, Canal Zone Feb. 3--President-
elect Taft viii have completed the inspec-
ton Of the entire line Of the canal by this
evening He will examine the Pedro.
Miguel and Miroplanes lock sites and the
Pacific entrance today Mr. Taft will leave
Gallon for New Orleans Sunday. instead Of
Monday as previously arranged
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
MOTHER is ACCUSED
OF STRANGLING DAUGHTER
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Devils Lake, n D., Feb. Sin trial
here today Of Mrs. Mary Wright
charged with the murder Of Beulah Wright
aged rs, Mrs John Beegel testified she
saw the body shortly after death and there
were finger marks on the girls face The
state alleges that Mrs Wright straueled
the girl and smeared carbolic aid over her
victims lips TO make il appear she com.
mited suicide,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
QUESTION OF ENROLMENT
GOES TO CIRCUIT COURT
BY Associated Press

By Associated Press
Washington, Feb. 4-The question Of
the enrolment Of thirty-seven white per
sons as members Of the Usage tribe Of
Indians. which has been before the SEN
ate for some time. will be submitted to
the circuit court Of the district o. 0klaho-
ma. This decision was reached today BY
the senate committee on lqdian affairs.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
Struck Lead and Zinc.

Smith & Schoman, who are drilling near
England SPRINGS, report rich ilndo lead
and zinc. They moved their drill this
morning 70 the sixkiller land, where they
win 40 some mors drilling This lease IS
owned hy Riddle Thompson and Barrett
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
THREE KILLED
IN TRAIN WRECK
Grew Lost Control and Two Trains
on Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
Paul Road Met in Collision
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Chillicothe, Mo-, Feb 3--Three men
were killed and one fatally injured early
today when two stock trains on the Chic
ago. Milwaukee and st. Paul railroad
eollided head on at PowersvilIe, Mo-, near
the Iowa line. From meager details il
appears the crew Of one train lost con-
troll.
The dead are: Engineer John Supp,
Chillicothe. Fireman Jos. Brown. 0ttumwa
Ia. T. F. Belcher. Ottumwa. Fatally in-
lured. Engineer Tom Kent, Laredo Mo.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
Auditor coIleets Revennes

State Auditor N E Tmpp has been at
Miami this week where be checked up the
gross revenue On lead aad zinc mines in
Ottawa county tie dug up mere than
81 600 for the state
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
CAPTAIN FACES
COURT MARTIAL
Arrested on Beard His Ship, officer
Denies Charge Of Drunkenness
Preferred by Rear Admiral
by Associated Press

GIBRALTAR, Feb. 2-The captain of one
Of the batthships Of the American fleet
anchored here vas arrested today on his
vessel and will be tried by court martial
on q charge, preferred by one Of the rear
admirals Of the fleet, Of being intoxicated
az a reception given on shore a few days
ago.
The captain denies the charge o. being
intoxicated. and attributes his appearance
on the occasion mentioned to extreme
fatigue.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
MISSOURI SUPREME COURT
DECISION FAVORS SALMON
BY Associated Press

By Associated lfess
jefferson City. Mo. Feb 3-rhe SUI
preme court Of Missouri today practically
freed Harvey w 7 Salmon, former
banker Of Clinton Missouri BY. reversing
a decision AGAINST him on a charge Of re-
ceiying money on deposit In bis bank
when he knew II 70 be ins0Ivent.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
PHILADELPHIA SOCIETY GIRL
WEDS YOUNG NEW YORKER
By Assoelated Press

BY Associated Press
Philadelphia. Pa Feb. 2--Miss Helen
NJ. Maloney, Of this city, and Arthur Her
bert Osborn. Of New York we're married
today by Rev Stephen M Lyons at Saint
GATHERINGS Roman Catholic church, Spring
Lake, N, J.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
SIX TRACK WALKERS KILLED
ON NEW YORK RAILROAD

By Associated Press
New York, Feb "A construction train
on the New York Central railroad ran
into a groupe Of track walkers IN Bronx
B3roash todaY Six Of the track walkers
were killed and others were injured.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
TAFT TELLS CANAL
WORKERS He IS PLEASED
By Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Panama Feb. 4-William H. Taft made
an address today to . large gathering Of
canal employees. in which he aid the
present condition Of the work and the
progress made we're o source Of great sat
isfaction to him. and cautioned his hear
ers against Worrying about lying reports
and criticisms in the United States By
irresponsible writer's.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
WILLIAM H. TAFT MAY Be
MADE MASON At SIGHT

BY Associated Press
Cincinnati, o., Feb 2-The grand mas
ter Of Ohio Masons, Charles S. Hoskinson,
Of GAINESVILLE. has rendered 10 William
Howard Taft the rare and high honor Of
being made Mason at sight. The cere-
mony win take place February 49,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
ASK MISSOURI SOLONS TO
SUBMIT LIQUOR QUESTION
By Associated Press

Jefferson City, Mo, Feb 2-Petitions
were presented 10 both houses Of the legis-
lature today, the signers comprising resi-
dents Of every county in the state, for
the submission Of amendments % the state
constitution prohibiting the manufacture
or sale Of intoxicating liquors in the state
Of Missouri.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
WATERS PIERCE COMPANY
OBJECTS TO COURT RULING
BY Associated Press

bY AssOCidteu ffesS
ST. Louis Mo, Feb 2-lt was unofficial
ly stated today that the Waters-Pierce
Oil company will resist the adoption Of
that portion Of the Standard Oil company,
of lndiana's proposal TO the supreme court
Of the state dealing with the disposal Of
Waters-Pierce stock I'd by the Standard
Oil company of New Jersey
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-02-05
FINDING IN COURTMARTIAL
WITHHELD FROM PUBLIC
By Associated Press

bN AHoUtIHItU TIEoo
Gibraltar. Feb i--The court martial
which is trying Captain Quatteraueh, Of
the BattIeship Georgia. on charges Of in
toxication az a reception. reached de-
cision this afternoon, but the outcome win
not be made public until the findings
have been approved by Admiral Sperry