Annual Memorial Service Observed in Vinita Oklahoma
A memorial Sunday service at St Johns Episcopal Church Vinita observed by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks with about fifty brothers present. Rev W H Talmage delivered a lengthy eulogy praising the departed and warning against heedless time as the clock tolled eleven. The service honored a lodge with about two hundred members and reflected on mortality and immortality.
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Pyom Moudes
United States
Benevolent and Protective Order
Rika
Vinita
St John’s Episcopal Church
W. H. Talmage
Vintta
Focal Lodge
Ateert
Verant Ohallanger
Talmage
Mike Todge
Boone
Ofla
Wm. H. Talmage
St John's Episcopal Church
Onta
John B. Walker
Oklahoma City
J. N. Walker
UN Chieftain
Walker
Britton
County Attorney Crafts Tax Law Construction
The Vinita Oklahoma letter from County Attorney Caldwell explains the construction of Oklahoma tax payment timing. It clarifies that under 1911 amendments taxes due December first, with full payment or split payments by January first or June fifteenth, determine penalties. If the first half is not paid by January first, the entire tax becomes delinquent and penalties apply.
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C. Caldwell
Vinita
Okla
Lfon
BD Picklin
Oklahom
Oklahoma
Attorney General's
Janary
Caldwell
Cope Files Complaint Over Rail Car Supply Impact
Vinita wholesale hay and grain dealer P. Cope appeals to the corporation commission to force M. E. and T. and Frieght railroads to furnish more mute cars. He says for ninety days his firm has demanded four cars daily but has secured only one.
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Craig County
P. & Cope
Vinita
Corporation Commission
Friecn
Cope
Guthrie Leader Says Gompers Fathered Oklahoma Labor Provisions
Senator Robert L. Owen of Muskogee reveals that Samuel Gompers, national labor head, originated the labor provisions in Oklahoma’s state constitution after correspondence with Owen regarding statehood. Owen has visited Guthrie at the home of his kinsman, Co. A. Smich, on East Washington Avenue.
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Guthrie
Okls
Dee
Senate
Robert L. Owen
Samuel Gompers
Oklahoma
Owen
Gompers
Co. A. Sm.ch
East Washington J Avenue
Farmer's View of School Taxing Burden in Oklahoma
A farmer writer questions Honorable William Murray's stance on education funding, arguing for homegrown rural schooling to uplift farmers' children and reduce state tax burdens. He urges economy in government, warns against over-assessment, and requests excise boards to adjust levies to relieve taxpayers while preserving public services. He notes stark wealth disparities and calls for prudent fiscal reform.
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William Murray
Craig County
Tishomingo
China
Oklahoma
Rome
United States
Equalization Board
Murray
Governor Croce Replies On Oklahoma Tax Levy Question
Governor Croce addresses Oklahoma taxpayers about high taxes. He notes that the governor’s role is largely advisory and that tax levies are determined by law, not by the governor’s direct power. The letter explains constitutional limits and the distribution of fiscal authority.
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Croce Hae
Oklahoma
Oklahome
Bunn
State of
Thetate
Lim
Senator Owen Delivers Thanksgiving Address in Vinita
Thanksgiving Day in Vinita passed quietly with a Congregational church service at 10:00 AM. Senator Robert L. Owen delivered the principal address but left at noon for Muskogee, his speech shortened yet filled with hopeful reflections on things to be thankful for.
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Vinita
United States
Robert L. Owen
Sn O'¢Lock
Muskogee
Owen
Senator Owen
State May Build Capitol In Oklahoma City
December report states the State Capital Development company would collect a $100,000 bond in the capital removal deal, delivered with deeds to the capitol site to Governor Cruce. The bond funds would back the town lot sales in the 600 acre tract aimed at $1,000,000 for a free capitol building, with the state to use the amount toward erecting a State house pending legislative ratification.
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Oklahoma City
State Capital Development Company
Capitol
Cruce
Frisco Rail Timetable North and East Bound
Rail schedule for Frisco line lists trains to Vinita and transferring points with times for north and east bounds including California Express Hustler Joplin Express St Louis Limited and St Louis Meteor, plus south and west bound services via Oklahoma City and Texas routes with multiple numbered trains and departure times. Compiled for the K. C. and Missouri routes with headways around morning to late evening.
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Vinita
K. C. Meteor
California Express
Hustler
Joplin Express
Eastern Express
St. Louis Limited
St. Louis Meteor
Okla City
K. W
K. C
Ok City
K.c-St.l
Fast Mail
Sapulpa Express
St. Louis
KOC
Flyer
Parsons Bob
Katy Limited
Texas Express
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Vinite Lodge
Pate
John L. Walker
Bompers
Oklahoma Constitution
Farmer
Straits of Government
State Board of Equalization
County Board of Equalization
State Equalization Board
Grace
State
Frisco
Parker- Wise Do Farm L
F. L. Hughson
Phores
Delaware
Winner Drug Store
W. B. Crawford
William Sherwood
Vernon d'Arnalle
Barrett-Buffington Building
Theo
D. B. Frear
F.g.cowan
Fowler
F. L. Mariney Ie
Webb Bros
Vinita, Oklo
William T. Rye
Scott Building
Vinita Oklahoma
R. L. Mitchell
A. W. Herron
Barrett Building
Uth Wilson Street
South
Adair
E. A. Stubblefield, D. M. C
R. P. Clay Barrett Building
Heidtman
Louis Bagby
C. S. Neer
Bien
DRS. Bagby & Neer
First National Bank
C. W. Day
Empire Block
J. R. Baird
East Side Livery Barn
W. B. Depue
W. H. McCann Notary Public
Kinnison and Hollow, Oka
James
Davenport
Ofice
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