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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1909

Page

8

Guthrie Iowa Oklahoma seeks land sale bill outline

A senate committee favorably reports a school land bill for sale of indemnity lands public building lands and college lands in Oklahoma. It details revenue sharing among the state university normal schools A M college and colored university, reinvestment of other acres, and sale restrictions including mineral land protections and buyer qualifications.

Senate Committee In Guthrie Okla Jad Senate Committee Nnne State University University Preparatory School Normal A. & M. College Colored A. & N. University Haute University A. .& M College University Preparatory A. & N. University Oklahoma Airyeevee

Final Arguments Heard In Missouri Rate Case

Final arguments in eighteen Missouri railway cases against two cent and maximum freight rates began in federal court in Kansas City. Attorneys contended the two cent passenger rate yields losses for some carriers while others show only two and a half to five percent profit.

Kansas City Missouri Railways Smith McPherson Frank Theerman Jellroads

Bill 10 Codify Entire Tax Law in Guthris House

Representative Anthony introduced Bill 10 to codify the state tax law under one head. It aims to simplify laws and conform to the constitution, with changes delaying due dates and offering a 3 percent discount for early full payment. Delinquent taxes would be highlighted in red and liens placed on both real estate and personal property.

Guthris Anthony Tate Anthony Eaye

Court decision ends rental plan in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed a lower court ruling ending a rental plan used to finance court houses and jails. The decision cites territorial tax practices and declares the 1897 law permitting rental charges against the court fund unconstitutional, prompting counties to halt planned constructions financed by rents.

Guatirle Ohio Oklahome Supreme Court AO. Campbel Oklahomi R. Breer Weelta County Jutiog RL Willams Pennsylvania Kentucky Washith County Oklahoma Boards of

Intriguing Vehicle Vendors Bill in Oklahoma House

Bill 10 Probigit Verigle Venders from Gathyiy Oklahoma introduces a license upfront of 100 dollars for itinerant vehicle vendors to operate in the state. The measure aligns with debates from Oklahoma City where out of state sellers tried to bypass occupation taxes by taking orders locally. The bill would bar any agent from taking orders in state without licensure. Other bills noted include weapon carrying controls by county judges with two witnesses, a rail distribution tax bill, and guardianship provisions for minors in land and gas mining sales, all pushed with various votes.

Gathyiy Okla Mowse Hill Cooley Beaver County Oklahoma City Pormon Woodward Minore

Tuner Offered 105 for Auditorium Bonds

An offer was made to the city council of 105 for the auditorium bonds by ML Turner, the Oklahoma City banker. The bid accompanies an agreement and payment terms, seen as excellent though some anticipate a higher bid if the bond election passes, with Vinita credit noted.

Borda ML. Turner Rmsignaive Oklahoma City Ales Interna I Vinita 5

Misleading claim on bank stock ownership corrected

The Daily Chieftain clarifies that First National of this city did not acquire Farmers National’s stock and has no outside investments. A stockholder plans to invest in the upcoming Farmers State bank while Farmers National reorganizes and remodels, retaining current officers. Named investors include W. E. Hassell J. O. Mall A. L. Churchill and Dr Oliver Bagh.

First Natinal Bank National Bank Churchill First National Farmers’ National Bank First Naonal Farmers’ State Bank Farmers National Bank Stok Farmers’ National W. E. Hassell J. 0. Mall A. L. Churchill de. Oliver Bagh

City Council Debates Paving Water Mains and Curbs

City council in regular session approves petitions for paving along South Wilton street block between Canadian and Delaware avenues and extension of water mains in Marrs addition. An East Canadian avenue curb and guttering ordinance is adopted while general appropriation and expenses are set. City treasurer’s quarterly report accepted for publication. Salary for night watch Jeane, wounded months ago, allowed up to January.

Wilton Street Canadian Delaware Avenues Marrs A. Davidson Frisco Lonsac Delaware Avenue East Canadian Avenue Choa Jeane

Referee decision favors Westville in county seat dispute

Demons Bailey announced Westville won the Adair county vote for the county seat after a Supreme Court review. Stillwell and Westville were finalists. Stillwell received 896 votes, Westville 885, with township ballots later discarded and Westville leading. Attorneys for Stillwell may seek a motion for a new trial.

Muskogee Demons Bailey Adair Westville Bailey Supreme Court Stillwell Weetville Nnvl Wentville Weatville Monuel de Roos Bailey Westyuip Stalwell

Local notes and arrivals in Vinita area Jan 17

In Vinita district many ill with pneumonia fever at the Gem Restaurant. Dee Witt seriously ill. Perry Goforth and family moved to Locust Creek farm. Todd Haynes to oversee. Clayt and Earl Spradlin visited from Ketcham. Mr. Wills of Miami spent the day visiting. Heirs seek stolen horse and saddle. Poor school attendance due to weather and illness. Antuy Haigdord ill with likely pneumonia. Jen Drewes building a frame on Sulphur Spring farm and will move in when finished. The Rivals play last night drew mixed reactions though the Jefferson family noted for ability. entire cast strong under AS Peters.

Wrippe Dee Witt Vinita Gem Resturant Perry Goforth Locust Creek Todd Haynes Clayt Earl Spradlin Ketcham Mr. Wills Miami Acvourt John Dearchield Legal Buliens Antuy Haigdord Jen Drewes

Fire wipes out business district in Jesse hotel blaze

By Associate Pro McCracken Kos Jan 21 the business portion of this town shading the Jesse hotel was practically wiped out by a fire today. All of the guests of the hotel were seated.

McCracken Kos Jan Jesse Hotel

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