Imperial and American Tobacco Case Retains Supreme Court Interest
A long, densely written report details the complex 20th century corporate maneuvers among American and British tobacco interests. It covers incorporations, mergers, and alleged monopolistic agreements, including the creation of the American Tobacco Company and its later legal challenges, with references to major players like Lorillard, Reynolds, and imperial concerns, concluding with a government appeal to the Supreme Court and a stray job ad for North Star Mfg. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deere
Imperial Company
Hellithe American Company
United Btorne Company
Hinh Wae
Retell
Ormante Hon
Eupreme Court
American Tobacco Company
American South Company
American Cigar Company
P. Lorillard Company
Heynolda Tobacco Company
Blackwell Durham Tobacco Company
Conley Fell Company
Planta
Muskogee Judge Dismisses Indictments Wholesale
A Muskogee judge dismissed a large batch of indictments amid crime court backlogs. The action targeted numerous whiskey cases and involved special grand jury findings. The judge ordered prompt prosecutions for remaining criminal matters and urged the county attorney to move swiftly to trial dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorge Pertart
MeGer
Renee Ag
Cee Potge
Sremary Econ
Crand Dary
Met & Pear
Arch Wright
Wtar
McCain
Atorney
Tie Court
Removal Act Attacked On Four Particulars
Guthrie hearings question the capital move to Oklahoma City. Four points are argued: the enabling act binding, the temporary Guthrie capital, the legislative body’s legality, and constitutional publication requirements. Attorneys for Guthrie and Oklahoma City urged the court to block removal. the supreme court previously ruled the enabling provision nonbinding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uthrie
Okla
Ian
Gurthrice
Guthrie
Okabomes City
Hue
Oklahoma City
Hankel
John H. Burford
Frank Cato
C. G. Horner
W. C. Reeves
W. A. Ledbetter
B. FP. Burwell
B. Stuart
McAleater
Hkeeves
Supreme Court
M. J. Kane
United States Supreme Court
Sheriff's Fee Bill Advances in Oklahoma Legislature
A costly fee bill faces rapid passage before Monday as lawmakers, led by key officials, push to escalate clerks’ and administrator duties. The measure, tied to Muskogee and Oklahoma City governance, seeks swift Senate passage with minimal opposition and no new appropriations.
Build Cotton Gin Here Proposed by Local Judge
Judge L P Parker prepares a proposition to the Commercial Club for erecting a small cotton gin in the city. The project aims to serve western and southern lands that will grow cotton next season. Seed has been procured. engine and electricity suffice, with possible shared facilities, as several bur euros discuss plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P Parker
Commercal Club
Grand River
Bureur
Carnegie Trust Company Forced to Close Doors
New York Jan 7 The Carnegie Trust Company was closed by order of the State Superintendent of Banks Chety. The bank had $1.5 million capital and about $10 million in deposits. It never recovered from the 1907 panic and its late president Dickinson died last year under peculiar circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carnegial Trust Company
Chety
Dickinson
Notice to Holders of County Warrants Vinita 1911
Notice to holders of county warrants from the Vinita Oklahoma treasurer dated January 3 1911. Warrants payable on presentation include Court Fund series A 870 to RO Court Fund series B 20 to 85 Road and Bridge warrants series B 1 to bs Poor and Insane warrants series B to 7 Supply Fund warrants series B to 60 Separate School Fund series A 4% to 61. Interest ceases on the above warrants February 3 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Oklahoma
Patrolman Chesmore Killed in Bandit Car Hold Up
Patrolman Chesmore was shot and killed by young bandits after a morning arrest attempt. The criminals robbed the Hotel McKay clerk, bound ten men in the basement, and escaped with fifty dollars before Chesmore was killed during transport to the station. A large pursuit followed involving cars and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfth
Williem Mcreary
Algor Johnson
McKay
Chesmore
Compulsory Arbitration Proposed to Solve Labor Disputes
Spokane plan by State Senator George W. Shaefer calls for compulsory arbitration to settle labor disputes, with penalties for strikes and lockouts, a five member board, and limited attorney participation. It names seven dispute classes and outlines board procedures and records. Also advertises a six room house and lot for sale on North Smith Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Jane
George W. Shaefer
Arbitration Board
Commissioner of Labor
Board of Arbitration
Arbijtration
Smith Street
R. PB
Mensenger
Teste Collie by Amercucat Prose Wires Kae Gm
The passage references a group of names and places in a fragmented, OCR like line about a set of individuals and a location. It mentions Newnan and various terms suggesting a transit or event context. Information is unclear and partially unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amercucat
Sina
Newnan
Regular Democrats Block Inauguration of Fusionists
The regular Democrats refuse to attend the fusionist inauguration. Forty of the House's forty six Democrats reportedly stay away until fusionists concede on contested seats. Restive regulars threaten to return if fusionists demand a quorum or attempt to push through nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
StatvSie
Lorimer Fight Postponed Until Senate Reconvenes
The Senate adjourned to Monday after the death of Senator Elkins. The delay shifts leverage among Lorimer opponents with Beveridge likely to file a minority report and speak first if ready. Senator Owen may then respond, aiming to boost a constitutional amendment for direct senatorial elections and expand the Lorimer controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Elkins
Lorimer
Owen
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Lorimeregal
Beveridge
Senator Owen
Senator Beveridge
Mr. Lorimer
Indiana
Illinois
Corporation Commission Seeks Power Fix In Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission reports to the governor that railroad policy has slowed state growth and outlines a year of aggressive regulation. It proposes laws to label paid railroad or utility ads, cap securities issued on public service property, enforce public duties, fix its jurisdiction over gas and electric utilities, and gain authority over power plants. Associated Press notes Cecil Grace’s attire identified in a North Sea search, with efforts continuing to recover the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Bual
The
Corporation Commission
Hias
Oklahoma
Associated Press
London
Avitar
North Sea
Mariake
Belgium
Cecil Grace
Ottawa delegation seeks approval of Quapaw lands sales
Miami citizens led by EC Falkton 2nd James Robinson form a delegation that travels to Washington to urge recognition by the interior department of land sales on Quapaw lands in Ottawa county. The group cites good faith sales under court orders and aims to have proceeds partitioned among heirs. 5,000 to 17,000 acres are at stake as the outcome draws close scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McWilliame
EC Falkton
James Robinson
Miami
Miewkee
Ottawa
Otters
Ias
Indian Territory
United States Marsts
Interior Department
Washington
Ottawa County
Confirmation by Senate of Haskell's Appointments
The Oklahoma Senate in executive session on January 6 confirmed governor Haskell’s recess appointments. Appointments covered include university regents, board trustees for insane asylums, reform school warden, and several state boards. Confederate Home trustees and other officials were named. many entries note resignations and replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Haskell
Oklahoma City
Okla
Wedseday
Regent University Preparatory ‘ School
Tonkawa
H. L. Haynes
Montestr
M. M. Henderson
Vinita
Asy- Aprum
J. J. Maroney
Okmulgee
Robert Dunlop
Fort Spuuly
W. S. Dearing
Thomas
Dunlop
University Regents
W. E. Rowsey
Muskogee
Regents of
Girls’ Industry
Chickasha
A. S
McAlester
Mar Titha B. Redwine
Anna Stewart
Criminal Court of Appeals
D. A. Richardson
Durant
Thomas H.owen
State Board of Public Affairs
J. 7. Dickerson
T. A. Chandler
Board of Pharmacy
J. D. Hausa
Coweta
J. W. Swartz
Chess
Ben F. Lafayette
Checotah
W. William
Grove
E. B. Cockrell
A. M. Young
State Election Board
T. J. Leacy
Seth K. Cordon
J. L. Hamon
F. P. Branson
Wl Linn
J. A. Allen
State Capital Commission
Ta Brady
Tulsa
Boone Williams
High
Leo E. Bennett
Musket' S
Confederate Home
J. W Blanton
Rock
D. M. Hailey
Alester
W. B. Rogers
A. Sneed
Lawton
George Hen Bruce
Ardmore
John Thre ®Gill
Jarrett
Mangum
Steps to Prevent Bank Robberies Wichita Kansas Jan 6
In Wichita Kansas on January 6 officers in convention today will plan steps to form a state police agency to share information on robberies quickly across counties in Kansas. The notice ends with an unrelated for rent listing for a four room Fowler photographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wichita, Kans
Kansas
Sta
Kansas County
Fowler
Fragmented OCR Note Caps Local Inquiry Outcome
A partial OCR snippet hints at a local legal or political matter with names and dates unreadable. The readable bits point to a community inquiry or hearing process involving officials, but essential specifics are missing.
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Copereine
Hewriet
Toe Amer Feather Company
Wee Ueetoote
Tetas
Ge Americas
Olker Peng
Amerees
Amerxas Carompany
Agare
Mem
Continental Totocen Company
Ametian Clear Company
American Tobace Company
Continental Tobaccn Company
American Tobacus Company
Toburino Coupany
American
Toberco Company
Mite
Huntieh Company
Imperial Tobeeen Company
Somapaties
Great Britain
Leaf Tatiatro
United States
Thane company #28
Weten
Straw
Lota, Addrews North Star Mfg. Co
Coffeyville, Kanesay
Stowe
Nrees
Wet & Lowe
STF
Wiles
Ieee
Speery
Pemaies
Crawford
Sar
Masaogee
Muskogee Eugenrt
Aba City
Carnegie Trust Company
Grace
Deiegatioe
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