Vinita News Roundup Reflects Oklahoma Politics War
Vinita Oklahoma February 17 1911 Tax delinquency notices special improvement taxes explained The Cherokee enrollment dispute is debated with Senator Owen defending a court path against grafting Cherokee factions The Tennessee Patterson case is cited and Governor Cruce confronts legislative opposition A county funds dispute in Craig county is urged to be prudent The Vinita Chieftain comments on Governor Haskell and state capital moves The piece notes lawmaking friction and public sentiment toward enrollments lawsuits and reform.
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Five Civilized Tribes
Washington
Brown and Gritts
Muskrat
Henry Dick
Mexico
William Brown
Suit J
Frank Boudinot
Boudinot
Levi Gritts
Oklahoma
Congress
Senate
Owen
Cherokee Nation
Claremore
Oklahoma Mortgage Tax Debate Echoes Through Time
The piece surveys early Oklahoma tax policy, noting the mortgage tax as a double tax that diverted capital abroad and hindered investment. It cites reform momentum by the Oklahoma Bankers association and quotes William McKinley on Abraham Lincoln, praising Lincoln's openness to public scrutiny and his people-centered leadership.
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Oklahoma
Sisterhood of States
Commonwealth
Christian Science Monitor
Friends
Hiebrein
Oklahoma Bankers Association
William McKinley
Marquette Club
Chicago
Ohio
Abraham Lincoln
Union
Lincoln
Editor rebukes Coyne over democratic record in Cruce race
The Leader editor says Pete Coyne of Craig county has a poor record as a Cruce Democrat. The Chieftain asked repeatedly to telegraph Senator Owen on measures, but the paper will not follow suit, deeming it too troublesome and costly while忙.
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John D
Owen
Ewen
Washington, D.C
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Court of Claima
Amos
the Leader
Pete Coyne
Craig County
Cruce
Notable Speakers Engaged for Merchants Congress in Nashville
Nashville, Feb 14. A list of notable speakers is being prepared for the Convention of Southern Merchants meeting in Nashville February 28 for four days of discussion on the parcels post and related issues. Prominent names include Sen. elect John Sharpe Williams, T. J. Fernley, Gov. B. W. Hooper, Thomas H. Potts, and likely governors Harmon and Wilson, among others.
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Nashville
Tenn
John Sharpe Williams
Mississippi
United States
T. J. Fernley
Richmond
National Association of Hardware Jobbers
B. W. Hooper
Tennessee
Thomas H. Potts
National Association of Retail Druggists
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Luke E. Wright
Memphis
Roosevelt
The
Phillipines
Japan
Direct Election of United States Senators Debated in Senate
Washington notes report Senator Borah of Idaho pushed for a constitutional amendment to allow direct election of U S senators. The measure faced long opposition but is now unfinished business. Also covered are postal legislation changes, a proposed Canada reciprocity treaty, and Oklahoma figures visiting Washington.
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United States
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Congress
Battle Lasted Five Hours in Mexican Clash
Federal troops repulsed Insurrectos in a five hour battle led by General Luque. U S cavalry faced heavy fire as Mexican shells crossed the river. the federal losses were heavy amid fierce engagement.
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Mex
Luque
Third United States Cavalry
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God
Ananias Club
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Tulsa
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Vinita, Okla
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Missouri
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Kansas City
Connor
Sanitary Commission
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Charlie Barrett
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Merchants Congress
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Washington Notes
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Taft
Canada
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McCurtain
Senator Gore
T. P. Gore
John Washee
Colony
A. V. Snell
Oklahoma City
Fred Sutton
Fuller
McAlester
Jones
Wilburton
John Leahy
John Palmer
Captain Scott
Pawhuska
Straw
North Star Mfg. Co
Peersville, Kans
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