1911 Coal Output Compared With 1910 Across Regions
Edward W. Parker notes 1911 coal production varied by region with Illinois capable of 100,000,000 tons but market limits at 50,000,000 tons, 1911 prices lower across Illinois Indiana and the southwest, rail and labor supplies stable, Arkansas Oklahoma coal expanding domestic trade, and Rocky Mountain output down about 10 percent due to mild winter drought and reduced rail traffic while improvements in mining methods emerge in New Mexico.
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Edward W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
Mississippi Valley
Illinois
Ulinois
Tdiana
Kentucky
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Ilinois
Indiana
Michigan
Austria
Towa
Colorado
Alabama
Athels
West Virginia
Rocky Mountain Region
Rocky Mountain States
Mississippi River
South Dakota
Nebraska
Central
South Western
Middle West
New Mexico
Denver
Boulder County
Pacific Coast
California
Ottawa County Extends Time for Paying Taxes
The county board extended the first half tax deadline from January 1 to February 1, 1912, because tax books arrived December 20. If unpaid by February 1, the full amount becomes due. The move helps late filers but unfairly burdens those who paid on time.
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Board of County Comissioners
Oklahoma charters issued across several Oklahoma cities
Oklahoma City Dec 20 charter notices list the new incorporations and capitalizations: O K Printing Co Oklahoma City capital 5000 incorporators M A Tinkham D W Tinkham PF T Cook. Dollar Mining Co Okmulgee capital 150000 incorporators A J Embree W A Munson Jr W W Ravington. Pioneer Abstract and Loan Co Miami capital 5000 incorporators G L Bomford Ray Bk Blair A Wallace. Hastings Hatchery Muskogee capital 5000 incorporators John Lieber Milo Hastings Phillip K Hopkins J C Hastings Independence Kans. Chester and Sons Enid capital 15000 incorporators J M Chester Pearl Chester A P B Chester. Moss Drug Co Oklahoma City capital 15000 incorporators M E Moss B Spenny J J Karp.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
O. K. Printing Company
Capital
M. A. Tinkham
D. W. Tinkham
Pf.t. Cook
Dollar Mining Company
Okmulgee
Lapital
A. J. Embree
W. A. Munson, Jr
W. W.ravington
Chester and Sons
Enid
J. M. Chester Pearl Chester
A. P B. Chester
Moss Drug Company
M. E. Moss
B. ©. Spenny
J. J. Karp
500 Barrels Well at Jenks Tulsa Oil Boom Erupts
A Gypsy Oil company test well on the Annie Fee Indian allotment near Jenks Oklahoma produced 500 barrels, confirming a major oil discovery in the village south of Tulsa. The find sparks excitement and plans for rapid tanking, supplies, and further drilling within thirty days as Tulsa's oil boom momentum spreads to Jenks.
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Tulsa
Okla
Dee
Jenks
Perryman
Gypsy Oil Company
Ofl
Thlsa
Unauthorized Dawes Commission Power Narrowed in Creek Nation
Judge Ralph E. Campbell ruled that the Dawes commission lacked authority to set apart a homestead tract from Creek nation allotments for heirs of a deceased member. The case, Gracie Hawkins et al versus Oklahoma Oil Co, involved alleged unauthorized oil extraction from land once allotted to Elijah Corbray’s heirs. The suit seeks damages for the minor claimant.
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Muskogee
Okla
Ralph E. Campbell
United States District Court
Gracie Hawkins
Oklahoma Oil Company
Dawes Commission
Elijah Corbray
Ex Gov Haskell Joins Champ Clark Club By Proxy
Muskogee Oklahoma December 20 The absence of leading Democrats at a Champ Clark gathering drew comment. C N Haskell candidate for US Senate joined the Clark club by proxy through City Commissioner J B Kennedy asserting Haskell’s authority inscribing his name on the rolls Owen had already. The move signals political signaling and possible alignment with Owen despite prior statements.
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Muskogee
Okla
Champ Clark
C. N. Haskell
United States Senate
Robert L. Owen
Haskell
J. B. Kennedy
Owen
the Phoenix
Prospect for two story brick on South Wilson Vinita
There is a good prospect a movement to build a two story fifty by one hundred foot brick on South Wilson street where the Ironside building stands. The new brick block will add solidity to the east side of Wilson street between Canadian and Witness. The coming year promises substantial building in Vinita.
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Wilson Street
Ironside
Vinita
Share the Responsibility for Oklahoma in 1912
R R No 3 urges collective accountability for state tax issues. The letter compares drastic surgical methods to hasty policy, calls for thoughtful property assessment, fair treatment, and coordinated action from local boards to the state board to ease burdens.
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The
Daily Chieftain
Oklahoma
State Board
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Southwestern
Ottawa County
New Oklahoma Charters
Clark Bandwagon
Kansas City Star
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