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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1909

Page

2

Oklahoma Surplus Products Report by Labor Department

Gulbele Oklahoma Aug four weeks work finishes survey of 1908 surplus products. Total value of Oklahoma surplus for 1908 hits 120,750,095.79 with Grady, Canadian and Garfield counties leading and cattle and farm products dominating. The report highlights county rankings, crop yields, milled goods, and packing house outputs across the state.

Gulbele Okla Department of Labor Oklahoma United States Grady Tve Canadian County Marin Garfield County Logan County Kay County Kege Noble County Korakee Garfeld Kay Muskogee Jefferson Grady County Muskogee County Jefferson County Grant County Custer County Oklahoma County Garfield Grant Canadian Alfalfa Carito County Caradan Jackson County Buahwins Blaine Ottawa Hughes County Caddo County Pottawatomie Pottawatomieounty Canadien Mushoger Sequoyah County Mushogee Coursty Garvin Garrold Coal Latimer County

Guthrie Rebuffs GOP With Capital Activity Report

Guthrie Oklahoma August 7 reports a fresh rebuke to Republican claims that democratic laws deter capital. The secretary of State shows strong capital activity including a major interurban railroad charter sought by Baid and Central Oklahoma Traction Company of Kol a with $1,000,000 capital. Charter fees $1,002 go to the state. The line would pass through multiple counties connecting numerous cities. Incorporators include W H Stewart and R W Whittingbil of Enid and Toledo men M T McMahon and J W Smith. Other charters granted include Quintuple Ol company of Pittsburgh Union Coal company of McAlester The Bank of Meno Guarantee Bank of Shattuck.

Guthrie Okla Baid and Central Oklahoma Traction Company Kola Oklahoma Secretary of State Comanche Caddo Canadian Kingfisher Garfield Logan Alfaifa Grant and Noble Couniies Leeton el Reno Bold Cherokee Alva Pond Creek Medford Blackwell W. H. Stewart Enid R. W. Whittingbi M. T. McMahon Toledo J. W. Smith BH. Buckhart

State employees will not get increase

Guthrie, China. Tese cases, according to the attorney general's opinion.

Guthrie China

Taft Welcomed by Family at Beverly Summer Home

President Taft arrived at Woodbury Point Beverly this morning at 8 40 and was greeted by his family. He traveled with his private secretary and Captain Archibald Batt his military aide and received an enthusiastic reception. He said they had no definite plans for the summer beyond rest and recreation with minimal state business.

Associated Press Beverly Mass Taft Woodbury Point Archibald Batt the Provident

Noted Kansas Lawyer Killed by Runaway Horse

Leavenworth Kansas August 7 H Miles Moore founder of Leavenworth and a long known attorney in the southwest was struck by a runaway horse in the business district and killed instantly. Moore at thirty three was the oldest practicing lawyer in Kansas and had served in the legislature twice.

Associated Press Leavenworth Kana H. Miles Moore Southwest Moore Kansas Journey General

Miscellaneous Products Valuation Shown At $808,714.54

A report details items in miscellaneous products including nursery stock cut powers nuts honey molasses and ice with total valuation of 808714 54 dollars. Junk survey stock crude and other items exceed one hundred thousand dollars each while molasses is valued at 75524 dollars.

Demand for Return of Salary Paid to Banking Board Chair

Guthrie Oklahoma August 8 Attorney General Charles J West sends a letter to Lieutenant Governor George Bellamy demanding repayment of 1937 50 owed for salary as chairman of the state banking board through April 20 1908 The AG notes two prior letters unanswered and warns of possible legal steps if repayment is refused The sum reflects 178 monthly pay plus Bellamys lieutenant governor salary in addition to regular earnings

Banking Board Remein West Bellamy State Banking Board

Utley Recalled at Sutton Hearing Over Shot

Annapolis Aug recalls Lieutenant Harold H. Utley as a key witness in the Sutton hearing. A discrepancy arises regarding Utley’s location when the shot was fired, with testimony about who fired the shot and whether Sutton intervened. Utley and other witnesses offer differing accounts as the case unfolds.

Associated Preas Annapolis Harold H. Utley Sutton Utley Leonard Tiley

Labor Federation Fight Ends Quietly In Oklahoma

Tulsa August 6 The State Federation of Labor dispute from the presidential campaign ended peacefully as delegates voted to reject the grievance report aimed at canceling the incoming officers election. J Luther Langston who resisted endorsements gained control, with C C Zigler of Oklahoma City elected president and Langston reelected secretary.

Tulsa Okla State Federation of Labor J. Luther Langston Federation oMcers C. C. Zigler Oklahoma City Langstod

University building contract awarded to Hombel & Co

Oklahoma City officials announce the state board approved a $200,000 contract for the Nor taka administration building with Hom bel & Co of Louisville. Construction to start within 30 days with provisional architect modifications possible. Attending members included Lee Craet Ardmore Flowers Nelson Tolan C A Hatchett Durant J W Perry Ardmore and others. The groom Mr Reed of Wichita Falls was to be joined by relatives Winnifred Reed of Tulsa and Mrs H B Watson.

Oklahoma City Okla State Board of Regents Board of Public Affairs Outhele Nortaka Hombel & Co Louisville Lee Craet Ardmore Flowers Nelson Tolan C. A. Hatchett Durant J. W. Perry George Reed Mia A Minnie Reed Telephone Force Mien Winnifred Reed Tulsa H. B. Watson Jupith Sinters Mr. Reed Wichita Palte Tex Ardle

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