Parcel Post Debate Sees Fed Ex Impacts on Retail Trade
Washington Feb 3 The Supreme Court ruled L N Railway must carry beer into dry Kentucky counties, blocking state import bans against interstate commerce. The Senate post office committee nears closing hearings on parcels post, with merchants opposing retail mail order dominance while praising wholesale support and noting potential farm delivery and tax implications.
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Washington, D.C
U. S. Supreme Court
L. & N. Railway Co
Cook Brewing Company
Rvansville
Ind
Kentucky
Post Office
Sharp
Honscar Underwood
House Committee Upon Ways and Means
Lorimer
Hancey
Mesa Committee of
House
Hi. W. Wiley
Senate Post Office Committee
Bourne
8. Norvell
U. S
Europe
United States
U. 8
Germany
Servileas
Lisle
Parlonns
National Federation of Retail Merchants
American League of Sesverations
Origin Iy
Winksdlers
Ansper Athogs
Fonttys Ove Giles
Wml
Jefferson
Lincoln
Oklahoma plans Panama Exposition exhibit of mineral resources
Norman Oklahoma January 30 1912 the Geologic al Survey outlines plans to display Oklahoma mineral resources at the 1935 Panama Exposition in San Francisco aiming to surpass the St Louis exhibit. Dr D W Ohern notes early planning and markets for minerals like clay gypsum and salt are sought, with emphasis on demonstration and advertisement to broaden markets.
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San Francisco
Norman
Okla
Geological Survey
Oklahoma
D. W. Ohern
Jnate
Texas
United States Geological Survey
San Janciseo
Seattle Woman Seeks Quiet Rooms Away From Hotel Music
A Seattle woman writing to the Gotham requested rooms far from the cafe so she could not hear the music. She notes the orchestra leader prides himself on artistry, underscoring the oddity of the request.
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Seattle
The
Gotham
New York Sun
Metal shingles patent in South Carolina resembl e wooden ones
A South Carolina inventor has patented a metal shingle that imitates the size and shape of wooden shingles. The metal shingles interlock through a system of ribs and channels, forming a secure overlay.
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South Carolina
Nieane
Senator Owen Pushes Per Capita Cherokee Payment
In Washington Senator Owen urged Interior Secretary Fisher to move toward immediate per capita payments to Cherokees of Oklahoma. With the freedmen case resolved against registration for tribal rolls, he argued a near term payout is feasible, noting about $1.1 million would remain to be divided among Cherokees even if the new-borns enrollment case succeeds.
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Washington, D. C
Owen
Secretary of the Interior
Fisher
Ok‘lshoma
Supreme Court
What an Indian Thinks on Northeastern Oklahoma Contracts
A speaker critiques business and political practices in northeastern Oklahoma. He argues for hometown workers, denounces outsourcing, and advocates keeping money local. He cites crooked contracts, delayed payments, and public projects such as bridges and schools, ending with a vow to vote for Ned Hoskin and Bill Slap.
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Northeastern
Oklahoma
Crazy
Seool House
Vinita
Ned Hoskin
Bill Slap
Mabee
Answer to Observer by CAPT G. B. White
CAPT G B White declares the Bible is the inspired word of God and states he has no apologies for its statements. He argues that belief saves infidels and asserts those who disbelieve the Bible lack suitable character for advising.
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Vinita Chieftain
Observer
White
Asks For Cherokee Payment
Muskogee Oklahoma February 3 That the Cherokee nation citizens need assistance due to partial crop failure over 16 years and that funds exist in the U S treasury to credit the Cherokee tribe The Muskogee Commercial club passed a resolution requesting the government grant a $25 per capita payment to Cherokees at once The resolution was sent to Congress via James Davenport and other Oklahoma members of Congress The club emphasized longstanding friendship and urged swift action in support of Cherokee relief
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Muskogee
Okla
United States
Cherokee Tribe of Indians
Congress
James Davenport
Oklahom
Samuelz
Frisco and MKT Rail Timetable for Vinita and Tulsa
Railroad timetable lists Frisco north and east bound departures from Vinita including the Meteor at 1:40 am and the California Express at 3:45 am plus Joplin and St Louis services. It also shows south and west bound trains toward Oklahoma City and Kansas City with items like the Fast Mail and Hustler, and notes MKT Railway connections.
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Vinita
K. C. Meteor
California Express
Huntler
Joplin Express
Eastern Express
St. Louis Limited
St. Louis Meteor
Okia City
Ok City
K.C
Hustler
M. K. & T. Railway
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Imust
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Senate Posto
Comitter
Werchants
Igney
Border House
Thousard
Onator Bourne
Campaign of Defense
Washington
E. B. Moon
Moon
Tishominge
Oki
Baltimore
Oklahoma City
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
WM. H. Murray
Senator Owen
Interior Department
Frisco
K. C
Louis
Pflyer
Parsons Hobe
Katy
South Bound
Texas Express
Parker-Wise Co Farmers Bank Building
W. B. Crawford
William Sherwood
Vernon d’Arnalle
Barrett-Buffington
Rob T. L. Scott
R. L. Mitchell
Vinita, Okla
Louis Bagby
S. Neer
Eevee
Omes
Res
DRS. Bagby & Neer
First National Bank
William T. Rye
Scott Building
Vinita Oklahoma
F. L. Marney
Webb Bros
A. Stubblefield, D. M. DO
A. W. Herron
Barrett Building
South Wilson Street
Adair Street
Theo
D. B. Frear
F. L. Hughson
Delaware
Wimer Drug Store
J. R. Baird
East Side Livery Barn
W. B. Depue
W. H. McCann
Kinnison and Hollow
Oka
James
Davenport
New Halsell Bldg
Nora Guffey
Broken Arrow
Caardus
Cardus
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga, Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
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