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The Vinita Daily Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1911

Page

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Corrupt Bankers Hit By Official

Washington report details comptroller of the currency Lawrence M. Murray urging criminal penalties for bank officers who take personal compensation on loans. The annual banking review notes assets rising 5.63 percent to 53 258,000,000 with deposits at a record high and a national banking power near 71.38 billion. Murray seeks ten-year prosecution limits and liability for stockholders in national banks amid a weather forecast of cloudy skies with possible rain and colder by Saturday.

Washington Lawrence O. Murmay Congress Murray United States Treasury

County Commissioners to Meet in Ardmore Session

The state organization of county commissioners will hold its annual session in Ardmore on Monday December 11 for three days at the view county court house. Judge Gullweil Jr Russell will give the welcome. D P Bilis of Murray County will respond. A free Opera at the Robison Opera House closes day one.

Ardmore Oki Dec State Organization of County Commissioners View County Court House Gullweil Jr. Russell D. P. Bilis Murray County Robison Opera House Thetate Equalization Board A. A. Achedon United States Post Office Chickasaw Lake

City Selects Paving Bids After Review of Materials

Tulsa officials evaluate nine paving materials from several bidders after wading through numerous bids for street improvements. The mayor and city commissioners deliberate which asphalt option best fits the project needs.

Oklahoma Tulsa Okla

Bandits Kill Roadhouse Owner Near Barnesville Okla

J G Terry proprietor of a roadhouse was shot to death as he tried to stop a robbery of L C Blair. Two men known locally as Red Neill and Ace Ray held Blair and shot Terry inside the roadhouse before Blair drove away. Authorities arrested Neill and Ray after Blair identified them.

Barnesville Okla J. G. Terry Terry L. C. Blair Blair Reporta Aere Red” Neill Ray Neill

The Great Macks Hypnotic Comedy at the Grand

The Great Macks Hypnotic Comedy Company brings hypnotism and mental telepathy to the Grand Theatre all next week. The duo promises nightly novelty without vulgar content and guarantees satisfaction or money back.

Great Macks Hypnotic Comedy Company Grand Theatre Mack Macks

Hancock Couple Relocates to Vinita for New Home

Mr and Mrs N D Hancock moved yesterday to Vinita to establish their future home. Mr Hancock acquired an interest in the Crate County Abstract company. The Grove Sun wishes them happiness and prosperity as they begin this new chapter.

N. D. Hancock Vinita Mr. Hancock Crate County Mra. Hancock Grove Sun

Damage suits filed against paying company in Tulsa

In Tulsa County district court, damage suits totaling 30000 dollars are filed against Parker-Washington Paying Co. Plaintiffs George H. Derry Jr and Karl Armentrout seek 10000 dollars each for injuries from an accident caused by a sand pile on Thirteenth and Boulders. Parents George Horry and Evelyn Horry seek 10000 dollars for their son Berry’s medical costs and loss of earnings. Berry boy sustained multiple injuries including broken ribs and a torn back. Armentrout suffered severe head injury with scalp loss.

Tula Oki Dec Tulsa Parker-Washington George H. Derry, Jr Karl Armentrout George H Evelyn Horry Berry Thirteenth and Boulders Avenue Armeentrout Ihises

Shawnee Business Men Protest 60 Percent Tax Increase

Tecumseh Oklahoma December. County commissioners extended the first half tax payment to January 16 after a request by Shawnee business men. A lawsuit to block the 60 per cent raise by the state board of equalization will be filed in this county with Holt confessing judgment. The December 18 assessment adjustment date is suspended pending the Supreme Court lax cases.

Tecumseh, Okla Dee State Board of Equalization Holt Ae Supreme Court Jasie

State Charters Issued in vainhome City

Secretary of State Harrison issued a charter to the Mexico Oklahoma Sugar Company of Ardmore with a 30000 capital stock. The charter allows acquiring and holding tang shares as a corporate purpose. Incorporators include Charles W. Rollins and others, with prior denial due to landholding restrictions now addressed.

Harrison Mexico Oklahoma Sugar Company Ardmore Oklahoma Charles W. Rollins

Ardmore and nearby towns form several oil and gas charters

The document lists incorporators and capital stock for multiple oil and gas ventures. Names include Paul Woiteren, Jones, Van Wolep of Ardmore. J. Ben Russell, H. T Kinbell, Grant Corbin of Privett Townette of Bixby. W. R. OR and WL Privott of Nixby. J Hurt Gibbons, Glenn Condon, C Fries, B E B Scott of Tulva. L Steiner, W. A. Chase, W A. Sipe of Nowata. Capital stocks range from 0 to 840,000 with various stated locations and a Purpone development concern.

S Woiteren Paul Jones Charles van Wolep Ardmore Wer Allun Oil and Gas Company Altus Purpone Capital J. Ben Russell H. T Kinbell Grant Corbin Privett Townette Company Bixby W. R. OR Privot

Oklahoma Supreme Court Hears Notes Fraud Appeals

Two promissory note cases from Muskogee and Oktahoma City were appealed to the state supreme court. In one, the American National Bank failed to secure a 50295 judgment against J Plaswell and M Bradley over stock in the International Land Company. In the other, Union State Bank of Muskogee won 1685.95 against J T Cargile on a 1909 note, fraud defense sustained to require no bank judgment.

Oklahomm City Supreme Court Thavaday Mekkogee American National Bank J. Plaswell M. Bradley Atock International Land Company Union State Bank of Muskogee J.T. Cargile Cargile Hla

Quick Action in House on Owen Land Bill

Hearing on Senator Owen's bill to permit sale of segregated coal and asphalt lands in Oklahoma was postponed to Thursday. The House Indian Affairs Committee will hear the bill tomorrow with Governor Lockt of the Choctaw nation and Pat Hurley expected to attend. Both oppose surface sale without mineral rights disposal, but the measure is likely to be reported favorably.

Washington, D. C Owen Lunda Oklahoma Committee On Indian Affaire House Lockt Pat Hurley

Oklahoma Municipal League to Meet in Tulsa

The Oklahoma Municipal League holds its second annual conference in Tulsa December 11 to 14. Officials from major cities and state agencies attend. program covers taxation, governance, urban development, public safety, and public service regulation with talks by Governor Lee Cruce, Bishop Thurston, and other leaders.

Tulsa Okla Ove Lee Cree N. Haskell Jurteta Oklahoma Manicipal League L. A. Martin Oklahoma City B.D. Mitchell Tula Commercial Clubs A. F. McGar Municipal League Addraxeen Thurton Oklahoma Purcy Knickeficker Tule Lee Cruse Grant Foreman Muskogee All Felds Commercial Omd Alexander Potter New York City CL. Reeder Talea Irey Stim Hoartmond C. W. Dawson Mushogen Phillip Kates W. A. Lodbetter Ree Moan R. Je Williams Woclite Atate Supreme Court George H. Henshaw

Triplets from Jersey cow shock Tulsa farmer

Weat McCullough, a Frye farmer and brother of Tulsa Sheriff Wm McCullough, found a Jersey cow fresh with three calves this morning while feeding stock. Veterinarians call it an unusual freak of nature. all three calves are fully formed and one is believed to survive.

Tulsa Okla Weat McCullough Wm. McCullough Tulsas

Boy Killed By Fast Mail Near Altair

Couch reports a fatal accident as Mrs Liti Meeks' little boy died when a stone to drive a cow from the railroad track caused him to fall. A train at about fifty miles per hour crushed the back of his head and broke an arm. He died instantly and the funeral was held at 10 this morning.

Katy C. Couch Altair Liti Meeks Couch Font Mall

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