Warrant Cashing Controversy in Craig County Bank
The Craig county warrants issue draws attention as the International Bank & Trust Co of Vinita offers to cash warrants at par with 3 percent on balances, amid a push by lawmakers to pass a building appropriation bill. A letter from J W Orr endorses par cashing to protect county credit and urges directors to authorize par cashing for all county warrants.
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Craig County
Comlstoners
International Bank & Trust Couny
Counsslovers
R. &. Thompson
J. . Orr
International Ink & Trust Company
R. BE. Thompson
International Bank & Trust Co
Vinita
Oklahoma
Mr. Thompson
Daily Chieftain
Craig Ty
United States
Craig
International Ik & Trust Company
Tragic gas death in Philadelphia family headline
A Philadelphia family of five and two adults died in their home from gas leakage traced to a gas stove hookup on the first floor. Neighbors found the bodies in a single room, dressed and lying on beds, after the father was seen leaving the home around 1 o clock. The incident prompted an investigative effort into the hazardous gas exposure.
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Adelphia
Hyman Berkowitz
Ube
Minnie
Hertrouaseau
House Votes 10 Increase Number in Reapportionment
Washington D C Feb 10 The democrats of the house aided by a few republicans won the night for increased representation under the 1910 census They voted down the Republican caucus bill to keep the membership at 891 and passed Crumpacker bill raising seats to 433 on and after March 3 1918 If Arizona and New Mexico gain statehood they will get one representative each bringing total to 435 The plan preserves every state while listing gains for numerous states The senate must ratify and redistricting by legislatures was defeated on an appeal from Missouri Republicans
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Forced deputy ordered to retreat in booze raid
Deputy H R Clark says he was forced at gunpoint to retreat and leave Jack Michael with a booze consignment at Prisco depot. Sheriff Ridenhour joined later, officers found twelve quarts of liquor and a gun in Sequoyah hotel room. Michael fined 38 dollars and released on own recognizance. Butler claims deputy constable status but guns were in their possession. Later, W Morgan Shuster to be appointed treasurer general of Persia as part of finance rehabilitation efforts.
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Employee Interference Ends in Killing near Swanson
In Indiahoma Oklahoma on February 13 three men from Mountain Park arrived at the home of E. Bull chairman of the county board and took him prisoner. When James Smith Bull employee tried to intervene he was shot and killed. Bloodhounds are aiding the pursuit.
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Associated Press
Indiahoma
Okla
Mountain Park
Swanson
E. Bull
Board of Commissioners
James Smith
Bull
256 Acres of Land For Sale in Oklahoma Near Welch
256 acres described as multiple lots in Section 1 and 2, Township 2s North Range 21 East in Craig County Oklahoma. Reese allotments lie about 8 miles east of Welch. 200 acres second bottom smooth 30 acres timber 26 acres rolling with a draw. Prairie land except 20 acres. Abstract with perfect title. $12.50 per acre for quick sale. Address Sam P Wilkinson, Owner Nowata Oklahoma.
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Welch
Oklahoma
Craig County
Reese
Sam P. Wilkinson
Nowata
Okla
Community Coupon Contest Opens Votes for Subscriptions
Open to all except newspaper staff and their families. Coupons worth 500 votes for each paid stop or 25 votes with each one dollar purchase at local merchants. All merchant coupons must be signed. Votes go into a locked ballot box and cannot be changed. Contestants printed weekly standings and prizes awarded after securing five additional yearly subscriptions. Closing date April 15, adjustable by editor with 30 day notification.
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Hassell Building
Vinita Oklahoma
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Cherokee Building
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International Land Investment Co
Gulf Coast Lands
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Vinita, Okla
E. R. Stephens
Cherokee
Gaylord N. Bebout
Land ‘Titles
William T. Rye Vinita
Scott Building
A.stubblefield, D.M.D
DR. C. S. Neer
James
Davenport
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W. B. Depue
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A. W. Herron
Barrett Building
Wilson Street
Adair Street
DR. G. 0. Burch
Hyes
Winner
D. H. Wilson
Attorney-at-Law
Empire Block
Jumbo Mercantile Co
Shanahan & Mitchell, Jewelers
Dan Myers
E. N. Ratcliff Mercantile Co
L. P. Garrison Grocer
Max Mendel Ladies and Misses Outfitters
Vinita Drug Co
J. W. Jackson
Empire Grocery Co
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