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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1911

Page

6

Trade with Canada in 1910 and key US exports

Government figures show 1910 trade between United States and Canada, including decennial totals since 1860, with imports and exports valued at millions. Principal US export items to Canada include coal, steel, automobiles, corn, cotton manufactures, wheat, oranges, and electrical goods, alongside a broad range of manufactured and agricultural products.

Canada Buerau of Statistics Department ,Commerce and Labor United States U. S

Oklahoma Legislature Hints at Early Adjournment

Oklahoma City reports indicate lawmakers consider adjournment soon with resolutions to call the session to a close by March 4. Some legislators favor maintaining per diem pay at two dollars after the initial 80 days, while others push for a rapid end to the session.

Oma City Representaony Frank Tulsa Oklahoma City

Third Legislature Has Record for Killing Bills

Oklahoma City February 20 The third legislature has killed more bills than it passes with only twelve work days left. Fifteen measures have reached the governor none deemed important. Congressional redistricting likely won’t occur this session. Possible changes to general election law discussed including rotation of candidate names and three ballots in primaries and general elections.

Oklahoma City Cruce House Committee On Privileges and Elections State Election Board Secretary of State

Democrats Vote To Aid In Disposing Of Bills

A two thirds rule suspension was adopted by a large majority of Democrats and Republicans to hasten action on tardy measures for the rest of the session. Democrats claimed willingness to help Republicans avoid an extra session. The three day filibuster ended as the war claims bill passed.

Associated Press Washington, D. C

Hobson Bill Favored by Merchant Marines Panel

In Washington on February 17 the Hopson Bill to promote the American Merchant Marine and boost commerce and national defense was reported favorably to the House by the committee on merchant marines.

Iby Associated Press Washington, D. C Hopson House Committee On Merchant Marines

Borah Calls Out Northern Race Prejudice in Senate

Washington February 17 Senator Borah of Idaho denounced prejudice against African Americans as strong in the north as the south. He criticized Senator Root’s view on federal protection for black voters and urged delaying the election resolution vote. He warned the North hides moral cowardice and cited northern race bias and violence.

Washington, D. C North South Borah Idaho Horah Sutherland Senate Congress Root New York Yrran Southland

Fort Worth to host nation's biggest stock show week

A Day of Big Things at the National Veeders and Breeders Show in Fort Worth, March 13 to 18, features ex president Roosevelt as the main attraction on March 14. Governors from several states and the Texas legislature plan to attend. A special barbecue for visiting press members echoes Gridiron Club style, promising a notable event well worth attending.

South Fort Worth Roosevelt America Texas

Tulsa Journalist A. L. Jordan Dies at 72

A. L. Jordan, a pioneer Tulsa newspaper man, died today at age seventy two. The Associated Press report notes his long career shaping the local press in Tulsa, Oklahoma, highlighting his tenure and impact on the area’s journalism.

Associated Press Tulsa, Okla A. L. Jordan

Swanson County War Becomes No Hopeful Tangle

Lawton Oklahoma February 17 The Swanson county war has deteriorated to a no hopeful tangle Governor Lee Cruce reports Attorney General West reversed his ruling and now says Swanson is a county W A Bashears formerly denied as sheriff is said to be sheriff with full powers County commissioners held prisoners and the court must untangle the case Three deputy sheriffs face trial for killing a farmhand employed by a county judge as part of the court’s docket

Lawton Okla Swanson County Lee Cruce West Swanson W. A. Bashears

W Farland and Moran to Meet on March 14

Chicago report confirms lightweight fighters Packey McFarland and Owen Moran have agreed to boxing on March 14 at the Fairmount Club in New York. McFarland has begun training and notes he is about five pounds overweight but ready for the bout.

Chicago Packey McFarland Owen Moran Fairmount Club New York McFarland

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