Southwest Heat Wave Breaks. Rain Forecast to Save Crops
A five day heat spell across the southwest ended as cooler air moved in from the north and east. Rain threatened tonight with several areas reporting showers and up to nearly an inch in places. crops especially corn and cotton were at risk but moisture improved prospects in many counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Oklahoma
Rock Island
Lawton
Perry
Alva
Anadarko
Ada
Purcell
McClain County
Wilburton
Muskogee
First National Bank At Tulsa Sold Late Yesterday
Tulsa World reports a Friday announcement that the First National Bank of Tulsa was bought by Oklahoma National Bank interests and will consolidate at the opening of business. Grant R. McCullough leads the new board with W H Thompson L K Cone H Simmons and Roscoe Bradshaw among officers. The merger creates a stronger financial institution for Tulsa with consolidated resources and a larger patron base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa World
First National Bank Hadeen
Oklahoma National Bank
Tulsa
Okhoma National Bank
M. B. Loy
Kansas City
First National Bank
Mr. Loy
Jahoma
Erger
Kiret National Bank
Pressent
Grant R. McCullough
Presiente
W. H. Thompson
L. K. Cone
Oklahoma National
Bank of Oklahoma
Eggs Vanish From Market As Heat Bites Hard
In St Louis on July 7 quotations on butter eggs and poultry were suspended due to hot weather. Retailers faced scarce supplies and rising prices with many eggs found bad in cases bought today.
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St. Louis
Pittsburg Fire in Kansas District Under Control
A downtown Pittsburg store basement blaze started just before midnight and was placed under control today. Damage is estimated at 125000 dollars with a block of business buildings destroyed. The fire’s cause remains unknown.
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Pittsburg
Kans
No Relief in Washington Heatwave Persists in Capital
Associated Press report from Washington July 7 notes relief from the heat has arrived in nearly every city except Baltimore and Washington. Temperature drops are recorded in New England, the lake regions and the Midwest, while Washington remains in the hot wave's core.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Washington
New England
Lake Regions
Middle West
Senate Debates Canadian Reciprocity and Wool Revision
Washington July 7 A general push for swift action on the Canadian reciprocity wool revision and free list bill followed a six hour Senate session. Senator Gorman opposed the agreement and urged patience while insurgent Republicans pressed for broader legislation. Farmers' backlash cited, with claims the president overstepped authority and that the bill should have originated as a revenue measure in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Gorman
North Dakota
House
Gornna
Congress
Capitol Building Co seeks plan to raise capitol funds
Oklahoma City July 7 The Capitol Building Company works on a new plan to raise funds to fulfill its contract to build a free capitol while not yet revealing details. It has deeds from private owners for the proposed site and control over the land offered to the state if payments are made. Governor Cruce waits for the first 25000 dollars and declines a special session. Former Governor Haskell may visit this week but is not expected to take an active role. The company would turn over land to any party willing to carry out the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Capitol Building Company
Capitol
Cruce
Haskell
Arbitration Gets Another Boost
Washington DC July 7 The principle of arbitration of international disputes with the United States and Great Britain gained momentum as Secretary of State Knox and Ambassador Bryce signed the first schedule of pecuniary claims and the terms for arbitration under the August 18 special agreement They then discussed the broadening general arbitration treaty aiming to widen its scope The pecuniary claims total several million dollars and cover issues from the War of 1812 to the Philippines fisheries and Fiji Islands The two governments will submit the special agreement and claims list to the Senate for ratification and the arbitration will be conducted by a U S Great Britain commission with a disinterested umpire This will be the second arbitration under the 1908 treaty following the North American fisheries dispute settled at The Hague last summer
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
Knox
Bryce
United States
Senate
Philippines
Fiji Islands
America
England
Shake-up of Officials at Muskogee County
Muskogee Oklahoma July 7 officials shakeup begins as county commissioners sue two justices of the peace for 36000 claimed due to county and demand resignation of County Clerk Looper after a 1200 discrepancy. Looming ouster for clerk, suits against Justice M G Bailey over 5800 and unapproved 4100 bank withdrawal.
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Muskogee
Oklo
Muskogee County
Looper
Justice of the Peace
M. G. Bailey
Bailey
Oklahoma life appointments for teachers change policy
Oklahoma City July 7 The state board of education approves a policy making appointments for instructors and staff at state educational institutions indefinite. After two years of satisfactory service an appointment is presumed permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Board of Education
Scott Glenn
Board of Education
Charlie Whiteside Acquitted and County Court Proceedings
Charlie Whiteside, colored, was acquitted of a charged squor in county court yesterday afternoon. After the Whiteside case the court adjourned to this morning for Henry Raines. The state finished testimony. lawyers argued about admissibility of evidence. The jury returned a guilty verdict with a four month sentence recommendation in the county jail.
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Charlie Whiteside
Whiteside
Henry Raines
Prairie Company Declared Not a Common Carrier
Oklahoma City July. J ONeil testified Prairie Oil and Gas is not a public service corporation or common carrier. The company produced 14 000 barrels daily from 146 000 state production and bought 76 000. Prairie denied ever serving the public or carrying oil for others and said all carried by Prairie is its own property.
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Corporation Commission
J. &. O'Neil
Prairie, Oil & Gas Company
Jack Love
the Prairie
Public Service Corporation
W. 3
Aftor Liew
John H. Burford
Guthrie
Charles J. Moore
A. I. Thompson
Prairie
Fitzpatrick
Transportation Companied
Public Service
The
Love
O'Neil
Notice to Public on pheasant distribution and real estate sale
The public is informed no pheasant sexes will be distributed this season due to heat. In Delaware County Oklahoma a guardian will privately sell the minor Stacy Tanner estate, describing parcels in Craig and Delaware Counties with court confirmation and bids in writing after June 28 1911, to be received by July 16 1911.
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Chieftain
Delaware County
Oklahoma
Stacy Tanner
Craig County
Maggie DU Agird
Uardian
B. B. Hunt
A. A. Brown
Craig
McKinley Jones
State of
Rogers
Rogers County
State of Oklahoma
Theo. D. B. Frear
Vinita
Oklaa
Guardian
Order to Show Cause for Guardian's Sale of Real Estate
In Craig County Oklahoma 1911 guardianship order. Guardian Wm O Neil seeks court authority to sell real estate of Emmett Hudson minor for his support. Next of kin and interested parties must appear July 24 1911 at 10 am Vinita Court to show cause. Publication required in Vinita Weekly Chieftain for two weeks before hearing. County Judge S F Parks dated July 3 1911.
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State of
Oklahoma
Craig
Eximet Hudson
Minor
Wm. O'Neil
Emmett Hudson
Winita
Craig County
Vinita
S. F. Parks
Estimate of School District No 65 Expenditure Plan
Trustees report the estimated expenses for District 65 for the year ending June 30 1912. It lists cash on hand, funds from non tax sources, required general fund levy, and debt service figures including bonds and sinking fund. Also includes a probate sale notice for minor land in Rogers County with sale terms and bidding instructions.
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Exelise Board
Craig County
Oklahoma
Uwmes
Aeteease
Trustees of
Seymour Riddle
W. H. Deck
Earl Walker
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Capitol Fund
U. S
Prairie Company
M. M. Ballew
Siloam Springs
Invest Telegraph and Railroad Business College
Geo. R. Pretwell
Mer
Arkansas
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