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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1911

Page

6

Senator Owen in Line for Future Democratic Senate Leader

Washington Times profiles Senator Owen of Oklahoma as a rising force in the Democratic Party with leadership potential in the Senate. The piece outlines his stance on district reapportionment, his role in calling out Lorimer, and hints at a contest with Bailey for minority leadership amid a shift toward progressive Democrats.

Washinton D.C Senator Owen Oklahoma United States Senate Owen Senate Allew G. O. FP Congress Times Judson O Welliver Culberson Texas Money Mississippi Aldrich la Follette Cummins Democrata Okahoma Lorimer Baily Bailey Balley Lone Star Bryan

Call for Organization of Commercial Clubs in Oklahoma

A call signed by Tulsa Muskogee Oklahoma City Lawton and Chickasha commercial bodies urges secretaries and businessmen to form a state organization. A meeting is set for Tuesday in Oklahoma City to establish the group and outline resource exploitation and laws needed. signers include F P Sutherland, G B Douglas, J H Johnson, I P Arnold and C Kirkpatrick. Mrs W H Hutchinson hosted the Friday Bridge Club at Harvey House with Miss Mabel Bagby as guest and a luncheon prepared by Harvey House chefs.

Tulsa Oklahoma City Muskogee Lawton Chickasha Okalhoma City Oklahoma F. P. Sutherland G. B. Douglas J. H. Johnson 1. P. Arnold C. Kirkpatrick Harvey House W. H. Hutchinson Harvey Mabel Bagby

Straw Wanted In Car Loud Lots

Wanted straw for use in car loud equipment at North Star Mfg Co in Coffeyville Kansas. Postal address provided as a local notice.

Straw North Star Mfg. Co Coffeyville Kans

Mrs Avery Hosts Tulsa Reception For Mrs Avery

Mrs Cyrag Avery hosted a grand reception in Tulsa honoring Mrs H L Avery now residing with her husband in the city. Notables attended from Vinita Hannibal Punxsutawney and Delhi area society. the crimson and green decor, floor ferns, roses and candles highlighted a refined afternoon from three to six with Mrs Ed Avery and others present.

Tulsa Democrat Cyrag Avery Vinita Bostess Tulsa Cyrus Avery H.l Avery Pittsiirg South Boulder Avenue Hones Ores Ed Avery Measdames Cyrar Lyman P. Parker Edward Lyle Orr Helen Logan Hannibal Mesdames Dan J. Davisson W Lyle Dickey FP. M. Rudolf Howard Kiser E. F. Hannon J. W. Orr Robot J. MacArthur W. B. Gordon W. A. Cook June Boyer Punxsutawhey, Pa Carolyn Dickey

Robbers Arrested at Ogden

Associated Press reports in Ogden Utah that robbers who held up the Overlaid Limited on the Southern Pacific a week ago were arrested today.

Ogden Associated Press Utah Limited

Renewal of Fight on Secretary Ballinger

Senator Purcell introduces a resolution demanding the full report of the joint congressional committee that investigated secretary of the interior Richard A. Ballinger amid renewed attacks prompted by Gifford Pinchot.

Ballinger Associated Press Washington, D. C Richard A. Ballinger Secretary of the Interior Senator Purcell Joint Congressional Committee Gifford Pinchot

Bill to Abolish the Capitol Commission in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City January 16. Senator W M Franklin introduces a bill to abolish the state capitol commission and transfer duties to the state board of public affairs. The capitol commission, created after a special session, formerly handled site selection for the governor mansion and capitol plans. Other bills pass or are introduced including Columbus Day holiday, real estate possession suits, and signatures definitions. Governor Cruce approves initial appropriations for salaries and expenses.

Oklahoma City State Capitol Commission State Board of Public Affairs Senate W. M. Franklin Haskell Capital Commission Tate Brady Tulsa Leo Bennett Muskogee Boone Williams Lehigh Capitol Board of Public Affairs Franklin Capitol Commission Cruce Stewart Sorrels Messrs. Denton and Horton Greer County Red River Goulding House Appropriations Committee Southeastern Normal Durant Glover McEiheney Crowder Pittsburg Rolan Fair Grounds

Prices Plunge Seen as Food Costs Drop Across Chicago

Large stocks of butter eggs cheese and poultry in Chicago cold storage will hit markets by May 1, sparking anticipated price declines. Commission men warn of failures from trying to sustain artificial prices amid open winter 1911 and 1910 crops. Oleomargarine use rises as butter wholesale prices fall to five year lows, with detailed monthly price snapshots.

Chicago Chicago Commission Commission

Six Laborers Killed in Blast Near Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert B C January 13 Six railroad laborers were killed and another fatally injured by a premature blast on the Grand Trunk Pacific right of way yesterday. The accident underscores dangerous conditions on the project as investigators review the cause and safety procedures.

Associated Press Prince Rupert B. C Grand Trunk Pacific

Comptroller to Probe Bank Strengths and Branching

Washington January 14. The comptroller of the currency will survey the relative strength of national banks by capital class. The study aims to assess whether small town banks with 25000 capital compare in management and soundness to large city banks with five million dollars. The plan signals potential impact on branch banking decisions.

Washington Comptroller's Office National T

Banks Dividends and Surpluses Over Forty Years

Banks have received dividends averaging 9 percent annually for the last forty years, with surpluses generally rising until last year when they reached 4 percent of capital employed. The statement highlights long term profitability and consistent surplus growth despite recent changes.

Race riot after minstrel show in Benton Arkansas

Associated Press reports a Benton Arkansas race riot after a New Orleans minstrel show. One black man killed, another black man and two black women injured as a mob of white youths attacked the troupe en route to their boarding house. The manager, E R Vogler, did not know the dead man's identity.

Associated Press Benton, Ark New Orleans E. R. Vogler

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Mrs. Avery Frankling Mendel James S. Davenport Okla New Halsall Bldg W. B. Depue Vinita, Okla Court House Benton
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