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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1908

Page

5

National Bankers Ask Charter Vote On Oklahoma Laws

Guthrie Jan 23. A state committee of national bankers criticizes the guaranty deposit law and outlines three options: stay as national banks, surrender charters and convert to state banks, or form an insurance company to cover deposits. The discussion touches on federal habeas corpus cases and state vs federal jurisdiction.

Guthrie National Bankers Charles L. Engle el Reno State Bankers’ Association Oklahoma

Oklahoma Governor Defends State Power Over Gas Pipelines

Guthrie Ok January 23 Governor Haskell asserts Oklahoma may use eminent domain and highway control to block gas piping to the state line. He says Indians cannot violate state laws and expects no serious trouble. Officials note possible federal involvement but Justice Department action uncertain.

Guthrie Oklahoma Haskell United States Garfield A. F. Vandeventer Okla

Oklahoma Banking Act Amendment Aims to Guarantee Deposits

Guthrie Oklahoma January 22 The Supreme Court discusses transfer of criminal cases from Kadiax Territory to state courts. A bill to guarantee bank deposits in Oklahoma is likely to be introduced, removing the need for state control over national banks insurance. A contract between national banks and the state would let the banks accept insurance under state supervision and undergo periodic state examinations. If the controller objects Congress may authorize national banks to proceed.

Guthrie Ohio Kadiax Territory Supreme Court Charlies Bonaparte W. J. Gregg United Gregg National Banks of Insurance Washington Oklahoma Congress National Banks

Demand Cut in Billups Bill

Guthrie Oklahoma January movements in the house push for separating enforcement and dispensary clauses of the prohibition bill. If retrenchments are not made before final consideration the opposition may vote to defeat the bill with the emergency clause attached.

Guthrie, Okio

Englishman accused of flag insult sparks outrage in New York

The Star Spangled Banner association demands firing of the Englishman alleged to have trampled a U S flag at a life insurance office. Two American clerks reportedly defended the flag with a beating of the visitor, and the association has made two Americans honorary members.

New York Star Spangled Banner Association

Mission Rally Draws Large Ada Audience

A Wednesday evening session of the Mission Rally attracted good attendance. J C Stalcup spoke on Missions, praised as a leading Oklahoma mission worker. Judge Furman discussed Orphans homework, with other talks by Wolfe Shawnee Harrell Ada and Harreld Holdenville. A resolution urging passage of the prohibition enforcement bill passed. A visit to the Oklahoma Portland Cement Co plant was invited for 4 pm today.

J. C. Stalcup Oklahoma Bro. Stalcup Furman Ada Bros. Wolfe Shawnee Harrell Harreld Holdenville Bro. Wiley Muskogee Bro Beck Oklahoma Portland Cement Co Hanson Oklahoma Baptist Journal The Baptist Church

Public meeting honors Bryan and Harmon in Birmingham

In Birmingham on January 23 visitors William J. Bryan and Judson Harmon were welcomed with a large public meeting at the Bijou theater. Harmon claimed the next vice presidency caused a strong demonstration while Bryan predicted a Democratic victory based on party unity and a revived Democratic platform. Govs Comer Glenn and Smith joined the banquet, with 400 covers served and officials in attendance.

Birmingham Ala William J. Bryan Judson Harmon Bryan Harmon E. B. Comer Gov Gray Board of Jade W. 8. Jackson New York

Indian roll published with full tribal details

Muskogee Oklahoma January twenty three five hundred copies of the roll listing every citizen of the Five Tribes with age sex and Indian blood and roll number have arrived. The 634 page book is not alphabetized and an index will be prepared. The government will sell the roll at 1.75 dollars for paper bound or 2 dollars for cloth.

Muskogee Commission

Coal Case at McAlester Opens Testimony Day One

In McAlester Oklahoma on January 23 testimony resumed in the coal case with a single witness, a former Hartshorn mine superintendent, noting production costs of 1.50 and 2.40 per unit due to vein thickness. The hearing will continue tomorrow. Meanwhile the Simpson family was visited by illness this week with Mrs Simpson and her child still recovering and Dick returning to store duties.

McAlester Hartshorn Richard Simpson Grip

Cherokee female college at Tahlequah in state control

Gov. Haskell sent a message to the Legislature attaching a report by W. C. Rogers, principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, urging the state to arrange with the interior department to acquire the building and grounds used as the Cherokee female college at Tahlequah.

Guthrie Oklo Haskell Cherokee Nation W. C. Rogers Interior Department Tahlequah

Refuse Bond For The Thomas Brothers

Lawton Oklahoma January 22 after a long court session John Thomas of Lawton and William Thomas of Chico Texas were bound to the grand jury without bond for the death of Dr Beauchamp on January 15 The defense seeks bail via habeas corpus while Judge George W Clark is set to hear the petition and Judge Johnston recused himself over personal friendship with John Thomas

Lawton Okla Pan John Thomas William Thomas Chico Tex F. D. Beauchamp Thomas Brothers Beauchamp District Court Jennings George W. Clark Oklahoma County District Court Johnston

Cherokee Nation and State Blind Asylum Matters

The report by Chief Rogers was not acted on. Winfi a has applied for admission to the State Blind Asylum as part of ongoing arrangements with the Cherokee nation. No further action was recorded on the report.

Cherokee Nation Winfia Rogers

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Oklahoma National Bankers Company Amicus Curiae West W. J Gregg Eastern Oklahoma Thomas Ryan Assistant Commission of Indian Affais Department of Justice Senate Bonaparte Fineg,Js_Serry Rally Kry Mr. Bryan South Comer Glenn Gov. Smith Alabama Mr. Harmon Kendrick W. M. Baker H. H. Wood Manny G. Butler Haskel Hag J. J. Quarrell Fairfax Senator Brook Rebecca Stark Tecumseh Jones Rockefeller Pocantico Hills Tarrytown Eddy Christian Service Church Concord N. H Brookline Mass National Bank of North America New York City Roosevelt Augustus Pope Virginia Portugal Buenos Ayres Rio de Janeiro Legislature Clark Iber Harris Hotel C. S. Aldrich East Main Street Katy Southwest Hill's Business College
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