Bates County Financial Summary and Local Notices
The column presents Bates county financials ending May 1, 1911 showing May 1, 1910 balance 27,817.54, receipts 63,105.83, total 90,923.37, disbursements 68,201.71, balance 22,721.66, with back taxes 13,591.89 and loans totals. It notes resources and liabilities, then mentions the American Tobacco trust ruling, a game-law reminder by Deputy Game Warden John Harper, Taft’s World Conference appointee remark, and state act distribution with key dates for laws and automobile law August 1.
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Bates County
C. G. Weeks
Weeks
Phantom postal deficit dispute over accounting and Oklahoma capitol move
An article argues that the claimed postal deficit was an accounting illusion tied to government mail for the Railroads and internal use. It notes the Post Office Department paid no revenue for such work and was not credited. The piece also confirms the Oklahoma capitol's move from Guthrie to Oklahoma City, upheld by the Supreme Court.
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Post Office Department
Congress
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Oklahoma Legislature
Guthrie
Oklahoma City
Quote from Champ Clark on political nomination
A historic quote notes Champ Clark saying when a man comes seeking his nomination for president, he would not throw him out the window. The remark reflects pragmatic politics and tolerance amid party negotiations.
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Champ Clark
Woman Arrested In Domestic Shooting Case
Verna L. Henry of this city was arrested Friday on a warrant from her husband Geo E Henry charging her with attempting to shoot him. The shooting occurred during a separation and divorce suit in circuit court when he went to take their child. she fired twice. She faced Judge Jeter with bond set at 100 dollars and the case scheduled for June 17.
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Verna L. Henry
Geo. E. Henry
Henry
Resignation of Diaz and Missouri Capitol Debate
The article reflects on Diaz's resignation and its historical tone, praising his calm plea and the difficult role of de la Barra. It then shifts to local notes about residents in Buckner, Springfield, and neighboring towns, and ends with a Missouri-wide appeal for a new capitol. It argues immigration gains hinge on a successful capitol vote of three and a half million dollars on August 1.
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Diaz
Mexico
Palacio Nacional
Diazmore
Senor de la Barra
No Man’s Land
Missouri
Texas
Capitol
Administration plans to keep army in Texas all summer
Washington reports the White House intends to keep the American army in Texas and along the Mexican border throughout the summer. Officials say no extra cost is required since the troops are already deployed. Army experts claim field operations may be cheaper than further barracks maintenance.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Texas
Negerdiense
Mexican
Diaz Flees Mexico in Disguised Departure
Porfirio Diaz, trusted by only a few, secretly left Mexico City at 2 AM bound for Veracruz to sail for Spain. Rumors say the populace hailed the arrival of a new president as he was seen departing amid a dark, feeble disguise.
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Diaz
Mexico
Mexico City
Porfirio Diaz
Vera Cruz
Spain
Francisco Leon de la Oe
June 4 Event at Eet School Preaching by Wa Mayfield
June 4 event listed at Eet School with preaching by Wa Mayfield at 10 30 a.m. Local notices provide names and times for church activities with scheduled remarks.
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Anne
Mayfield
Will Weeks Settlement in Missouri Pacific Suit
Will Weeks and the Missouri Pacific Railway Co reached a settlement Monday afternoon over an $18,000 damages claim stemming from a 1910 train accident near Arthur Missouri. Weeks suffered serious injuries requiring bed rest for weeks and the case was resolved without further trial.
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W. B. Weeks
Missouri Pacific Railway Co
Aesew
Peat Way Company
Crooke
Arthur
Richhaat
Weeks
Rich Hill man saves youths in runaway wagon incident
C C McGinnis of Rich Hill leaped into the street and gripped the lines when a horse frightened by an automobile ran away near the Fraternal Inn. He was thrown and bruised but kept the reins, saving Miss Gladys Vantrees, Miss Florence Glenn, Miss Naomi Johnson, and Master Billie Holloway from injury as the rig halted. Two cars crashed nearby east of Major Lynch’s residence. Reinheimer’s lights failed, Rosier’s car turned right, and the collision caused broken axles and steering gear but only minor damage.
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C. C. McGinnis
Rich Hill
Gladys Vantrees
Florence Glenn
Naomi Johnson
Billie Holloway
Miss Vantrees
Glenn
Missouri State Bank
Miss Johnson
Billy Holloway
Henry Reinheimer
Lloyd Rosier
Major Lynch
Mr. Reinheimer
Mr. Rosier
Reinheimer
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