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The Weekly Chieftain in Vinita, Oklahoma

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The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1911

Page

8

Governor Cruce Defends Oklahoma Guaranty Law

Governor Cruce urges that Oklahoma deposit guaranty law is sound and necessary. He argues state banks protect depositors, contrasts with national banks, and warns against efforts to discredit the law by national bankers. He cites court support, deposits in state banks, and vows to defend the system against dilution or conversion to national banks.

Cruce Oklahoma Supreme Court of the United States Oklahoma Bank Guarantee Law

Sapulpa High School Building Destroyed by Fire

Sapulpa Okla April 12 Fire gutted the handsome high school building valued at 30000 after starting on the roof from faulty wiring. The entire third story burned as the water mains were cut off and no water arrived for fifteen minutes. Firemen were injured when the cupola collapsed. The structure was insured for 1900 and classes resume next Monday in suitable quarters.

Sapulpa Okla Ragan

State board orders roller towel investigation

The state board of health ordered an inquiry into roller towel use in hotels schools and public buildings to address complaints from commercial travelers. If germs are found on any towels a June order will ban their use.

Associated Press Topeka Kans State Board of Health Today

Reciprocity Bill Wins in Caucus

Washington April 12 The House Ways and Means Committee chair Underwood introduced a reciprocity bill to establish a free list for farmer needs and a Canada treaty. caucus endorsed the measure 128 to 29 with six present. The plan also aims to resume negotiations with Canada and follow with wool and cotton schedule revisions.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Tnderwood Ways and Means Committee House Underwood Canada Merrill House of Representatives Rucker Colorado Sherley Kentucky Arizona New Mexico

Craig County Good Roads Meeting Resolution Adopted

Craig county commissioners in Vinita on May 2 1911 invite township boards trustees mayors and local clubs to a meeting in Vinita to discuss creating a road fund for principal roads in Craig county. The resolution notes taxpayers support the good roads movement and seeks broad attendance.

Craig County Craig Vinita Anneit

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