Vinita merchants praise 1909 boom and 1910 outlook
Vinita business men reflect on 1909 as the banner year with a sharp rise in store earnings and note new construction around town. They anticipate 1910 will set records, with increases from twenty to over thirty percent at several major stores and extensions planned across the city. Col Roy Hoffman gains national rifle board seat as two miners entombed in Oklahoma mine after a blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hoffman
M'Alester Mine
Vinita
Vinitm
Thin City
Ratcliff
Ratolit
Rutclift Walt
Olvo
T. W. Widgewax
Sanders Wright
Biggwr
George Kh Map Ha
Morris
EB L. Orr
Max Mendel
Beptender
Dan Moore
Vinita Boowter
Herman Bear
Call another election for Adair County in Oklahoma
Governor Haskell issues proclamation for a second county seat election in Adair County to be held February. Westville and Stillwell contested the prior race on June 2, 1900, Stillwell initially awarded by the governor then reversed by the Supreme Court which ruled no town had a majority of all votes due to many illegible ballots, preventing a majority for either side.
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Guthrie
Okla
Dee
Supreme Court
Haskell
Senond
Adair County
Westville
Constevtanty Alvo
Stillwell
Katy Fast Mail Kills Twenty-Three Cattle in Oklahoma
The Missouri Kansas & Texas fast mail train, traveling at a hurried speed through Oklahoma, struck a herd of cattle at a Scott County crossing four miles north of Huafala. The herd, about five hundred head, had escaped pasture and crowded the crossing. The engine was damaged and the cow catcher destroyed as the train continued briefly before stopping to clear debris. Twenty-three cattle were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskoger
Okly
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Oklahoma
Scott Firm
Hufaula
Tiwan
Tolstol Suffering Bronchitis and Liver Inflammation
A telegram from Yarnaya Russia reports Count Leo Tolstol diagnosed with bronchitis and liver inflammation. Physicians describe a very high fever and worsening condition.
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Tolstol
Yarnaya
Russia
Leo Tolstol
South Wilson Street merchants plan new business push next year
Merchants on South Wilson Street are rapidly building up their trade and expect a better business year ahead. Interview with all business men was attempted but none were found who were not pleased with last year’s business.
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Wilson Street
Flynn seeks Taft Hitchcock support for Oklahoma bid
In Washington a former Oklahoma delegate Dennis Flynn is said to seek approval from President Taft and Postmaster General Hitchcock for a gubernatorial bid. He has not announced, but may become active with national administration encouragement.
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Washington
Dennis Flynn
Oklahoma
Haid
Taft
Hitchcock
Flynn
Tulsa Boy Shot Cleaning Gun
Tulsa, Okla. Dec 28 The accidental discharge of a 38 caliber revolver may cost Barney Poe a young Tulsa youth his life. He lies in a precarious condition in a hospital after the mishap on the sidewalk in front of his mother's residence at 816 South Boulder. Poe says he was cleaning the gun when it went off. The bullet entered the left side of the body and ranged upward and backward. He is being treated at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Barney Poe
South
Boulder
Ardmore Firm to Build Oklahoma City Federal Building
The M. J. Gilland Company of Ardmore Oklahoma has won the contract to construct the federal building in Oklahoma City for a price of $200,196. The announcement comes from Washington on December 2.
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Ardmore
Oklahoma City
Associated Press
Washington
BD. C
M. J. Gilland Company
Okla
Railroads Charged With Storing Liquor in Oklahoma
Guthrie Okla Dec 28 The state prohibition enforcement department says it will move against Iron Mountain and Katy Railroad for storing intoxicating liquors on their property in Nowata and Washington counties The bill imposes a fine up to 1000 dollars a day for each day of violation The Katy is accused of storing liquor from July 1 to December 20 and the Iron Mountain from July 1 to December 18 exposing the firms to about 175000 dollars in penalties The action follows Christmas raids at Bartlesville and Nowata where liquor was found stored in the railroads’ cars and warehouses
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Guthrie
Okla
State Prohibition Enforcement Department
Euita
Iron Mountain
Bartlesville
Nowata
I Care
Knox
Carnegin
Ame
Arlington Hotel
Diaz
Zelaya
Mexico
Croel
Rotary of State
Now
Grace
Wal Street
Quigley Figures In Liquor Sale Scandal
Oklahoma story centers on J B Quigley of Kansas City and Tulsa who allegedly led the Missouri Commission company formed to buy confiscated Oklahoma liquor. Quigley, longtime Helma Brewery sales chief in Oklahoma, faces grand jury scrutiny as Oklahoma City police seize 176 barrels connected to his operation.
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J. B. Quigley
Kansa City
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Missouri Commission Company of
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Quigley
Helma Brewery Company
Sunbeam
State Enforcement Department
Eifforts
North Sharter Avenue
Postmaster dies in Avalon fire while saving papers
Cyrus Eastman aged sixty postmaster at Avalon near Chillicothe was burned to death when a fire consumed his home today. He escaped the blaze but reentered the building to save valuable papers, losing his life in the attempt.
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Associated Press
Chillicothe
Cyrus Eastman
Avalon
Here
Succeeding Thomas as Lehigh Valley president discussed
New York December 29 rumors say LVRR president B. Thomas has resigned and H. A. Mudie, head of the Rock Teland, is being considered as his successor.
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Mudge
Thomas
Associated Press
New York
8. B. Thomas
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
H. A. Mudie
The
Rock Teland
Okmulgee County Judge Reinstated After Hearing
Okmulgee Oklahoma Judge M. M. Alexander was reinstated after a Bartlesville judge conducted a hearing. Accusations against Alexander were dismissed when the court sustained a motion to quash the grand jury brought charges. Charges are understood to be dropped.
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Okmulgee
Olla
Dew
M. M. Alexander
Okmulgee County
J. J. Shea
Bartlesville
Alexander
Shenwin
Josh
Fire Found on Celtic As Ship Reaches Liverpool
Passengers remain unaware of the blaze aboard the White Star liner Celtic four days from New York. Fire was discovered in the hold and crews began unloading cargo upon arrival in Liverpool as 400 passengers looked on. ongoing efforts continued.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
Eng
Pire
Celtic
New York
Knox Policy Sparks Distrust in Central America
Washington dispatches reveal Secretary Knox's Nicaragua policy triggering widespread distrust in Central and South America. Critics charge financial motives behind interference, threatening ties with Mexico and roots of peaceful diplomacy long fostered by Root. Carnegie condemns Knox while Creel’s mission fuels controversy around U S Latin American meddling and possible debt refinancing schemes.
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Washington, D. C
Knox
Nicaragua
United States
Jong
Mexico
Hiter
Creel
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Bureau of American Republics
Carnegie Js
Root
Measles Cases Decline Health in Vinita
Very few serious illnesses reported in Vinita with measles spreading mildly at several homes. Pneumonia and the grip are scarce while cold weather and healthful location support good overall health. Death rate over the last three months remains remarkably low and funeral processions are rare.
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Vinita
V. A. Kin von
Billy Simma
O. L. Conner
Kitt
Oity
Vieluity
Democrats Ten Fight For Small Appropriations
The Democrats in the house aim to limit appropriation bills and vote against the ship subsidy. Minority leader Champ Clark of Missouri said leaders are rushing measures to pass appropriations, with the ship subsidy as a likely focus.
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Hy Associated Prensa
Washington, D. C
House
Champ Clark
Missouri
Stock Exchange Probes Rock Island Price Swing
In New York City on December 4 a stock exchange committee opened an investigation into the sharp movement in Rock Island and common stocks yesterday. The committee, granted full authority, will examine the trading sheets to determine the cause.
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Associated Press
New York City
Stock Exchange Committee
Unconditional Surrender Demanded by Workers
Workers of the campaign for free speech in Kane demand unconditional surrender after a November push results in over 200 foreigners sent to Spokane from California Nevada Pennsylvania and four northwest states. The group removes its red banner, disputes a police committee, and pledges to quit and accept Spokane County Superior Court decision in Filigno conspiracy case. Police Chief Sullivan says jailed organizers and four Worker editors will serve sentences, Elizabeth Gurley Flynn appeals her case under $5,000 bonds.
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Ech’ Inkane
Spokane
Northwest
Fornia
Nevada
Pennsylvania
T! Organization
Spokane County
Sullivan
Worker
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
Herty
Columbia Bank Case To Be Heard Today
Oklahoma City December court actions set for today as Judge Clerk weighs who bears deficits after all depositors are paid. County commissioners sue Columbia Bank and Trust Co. and bank commissioner seeks $20,000 recovery. The bank held 40,000, with 20,000 bonded and 20,000 unbonded. The case seeks to determine fund responsibility among guaranty and bonding companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Columbia Bank Snd Trust Company
Guaranty
Columbus Bank and Trust Company
A. M. Young
Commina
Former Governor Mickey Nearing Death After Illness
Dec. 4 Neb. Former Governor J H Mickey has been unconscious for twelve hours and death is expected at any moment. Associated Press reports the ailing political figure remains in critical condition prompting prayers and updates from Wells Fargo Hospital.
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Associated Onceata
Neb
J. H. Mickey
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National Board of Rescur Ee
Vinita Merchante
Chandler
Oklo
Robert Briaw Oliver
National Board of Title Practice
Walter B. Coney
Georgia
War Department
United States Army
Col. Hoffman
National Rifle Association of America
Execuive Committee
Secretary of War
Atste Rifle Range
McAlester Oklin
Duo
Bolen- Darnall
Angelo Avcinar
John Brown
Brown
Thomas Weatherby
Weatherby
Hartford
Ark
Katy
Southern Republic
Vinita and
Workes
Columbia Bank
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