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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
4
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Oklahoma debates liquor laws enforcement and the future of prohibition amid political move ments. Mentions Governor Cruce and a push to hire unpaid agents in Oklahoma City, plus criticism of enforcement and calls to curb saloon influence. Reports on roads, banks, and public sentiment in Craig County and Vinita, with coverage of Senator Owen Hawkes rivalry and state governance issues.
The article quotes Senator Gore praising deep public service and logic while lampooning alliances in the Senate. It discusses Democratic strategies to reduce bread and clothing duties, naming key senators from Iowa Pennsylvania Massachusetts Wisconsin and Kansas. It critiques party loyalties and tariff reform, noting fears over Arizona statehood and Oklahoma statehood.
The Marshall Tribune reports on Oklahoma officials condemning the Taft veto of the Arizona New Mexico statehood bill and recall of judges. It argues state sovereignty over constitutional provisions and predicts civic action, election pressure, and potential backlash against Taft by the public. The piece contrasts federal power with states rights in recalling judges and admitting territories.
Oklahoma City Aug 16 The entire 1 750 000 issue of state public building bonds was sold Tuesday to Lt Nakdimen of Sallisaw owner of a string of state banks in eastern Oklahoma. He paid par value with 250 000 cash due at sale and 1 500 000 by November 1 1511. The 5 percent taxable bonds may secure state deposits. Nakdimen treasurer of the Oklahoma Bankers Association and a key supporter of the state depositors' guarantee law plans broad sale to individuals and believes bankers will handle most of the issue to lighten taxes. The sale will aid state credit and allow work on buildings to proceed.
The Paxter Runion festival planned from August 28 to September 7 will offer free entertainment to old soldiers with top speakers. Expected attendance reaches 50,000 as preparations continue. Amusements and entertainments will be provided. concession and accommodation inquiries should go to Chas. L. Smith in Baxter Springs Kansas.
Oklahoma City August 15 1911 roughly 2900 state corporations failed to file 1910 earnings reports with Internal Revenue Collector George T Knott. Penalties range from 1000 plus per case with potential compromise offers allowed to delay reports. The notice targets dormant and small firms many owned by larger corporations.
Mrs Maude E Black, born in Wisconsin, seeks a mandamus to compel the Spokane district clerk to issue naturalization papers. Judge Frank H. Rudkin will hear the case, challenging the claim that she cannot regain citizenship because her husband, a Canadian-born American, must swear allegiance first. Black, who has never left the U S, argues she remains American and was wrongly classified as an alien.
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