Putnam Site Again in Fight for New Capitol
Oklahoma City July 10 The failure of northeast site promoters to pay the first installment of a 41 000 000 contract revives support for the Putnam site. Former Governor Haskell urges patience yet signals regret the plan wasn’t kept to original lines. Editorial comment from Daily Oklahoman backs Putnam’s influence while cautioning against another special session that could trigger a fresh siting fight.
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Oklahoma City
Slie
Capitol
Haskell
Putnam
Daily Oklahoman
Dart
I. M. Putnam
Capitol Building Company
Oklahoma
New Jerusalem
Campbell Russell
Commonwealth
Muskogee
Okalhoma City
Northeast
Capitol Building Fund
Cherokee assist state in protection of game
Oklahoma City July 10. Deputy fish and game warden M. M. Ballew says the Cherokee Indians in the tenth district help enforce state game laws. Indians report violations and sometimes arrest violators, aiding huntsmen and camp gangs who kill out of season. The Cherokee hills host many wild turkeys and deer, with Delaware county stricter year round protection.
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Oklahoma City
M. M. Ballew
Oklahoma
Mr. Ballew
Ballew
Cherokee Hill Country
Delaware County
Rain Ends Drought Threat with Ten Hour Downpour
Craig county records the heaviest rain in months delivering two and a half inches as ground absorbs the water. The rain began after midnight and continued until noon, easing drought fears and boosting corn hay pasturage and cattle water. Reports from Oklahoma stretch across several towns with varied showers and light to heavy rainfall, including Mangum and Ardmore.
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Craig County
Vinita
Adair
Claremoret
Clarmore
Oklahoma
Aline
Alva
Enid
Geary
Elk City
Corn Average Is 80.1 Percent in Government Report
The government crop report issued today notes corn at 80.1 percent, with winter wheat 76.8, spring wheat 73.8, all wheat 75.6, oats 68.1, barley 72.1, and rye 35. Acreage for corn stands at 115,939,000 acres.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Night and Day bank rescue blamed on former board in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City July 10. The state banking board put 106413.24 into the Night and Day bank to avert collapse before J. L. Wilkin purchased and stabilized it. The board also holds 432619.04 in assets valued at 244788.36, with warrants issued. Governor Grice says the bank was insolvent over a year ago and should have been taken over by the former board. The report details funds, assets, and potential further assessments to cover guaranty fund losses.
Births triple deaths in Oklahoma May report says
Oklahoma City July 10 There were three times as many births as deaths in Oklahoma during May per Dr J C Mahr state health commissioner bulletin for the month Craig County hearing July 21 The state board of equalization has set July 21 for a hearing on Craig county assessments and all interested persons are notified to attend
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
J. C. Mahr
Oklahoma County
Tulsa County
Lincoln County
Craig County
State Board of Equalization
Democrats Push Change In Naval Policy Debate
Washington July 10 a broad policy shift in U S naval strategy looms with Democratic control of the house The two battleship program may end as chairman Padgett of Tennessee opposes yearly two ship authorizations proposing to cut to one battleship annually to save funds Critics warn the move would slow American expansion as major powers like Britain Germany and Japan press ahead with larger fleets The debate centers on economy versus steady naval strength and readiness amid growing international arms development.
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Washington, D.C
United States
House
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Padgett
Tennessee
Hobson
Congress
Spath
Germany
Japan
America
Gerth
Report of Guaranty Fund Is In Okay State of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City July 14 The state banking board treasurer F G Dennis reports the guaranty fund activity from April 5 to July 1 1911 showing cash of 38982 72 and total quarterly collections of 770 411 49 including 464 104 49 from the 1 percent emergency assessment 84408 84 from defunct Planters and Mechanics Bank 244 788 36 assets from Night and Day Bank Oklahoma City There was 29000 on hand April 5 1911 among disbursements 351 201 60 to Night and Day Bank 106 413 24 cash and 244 95 788 36 warrants and 208 257 82 to depositors of Planters and Mechanics Bank Oklahoma City with settlements to Security State Bank Sulphur Union Bank of Muskogee Bank of Commerce Geary Bank of Snyder and Citizens Bank Mountain Park Assets held by the board from these banks.
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Oklahoma City
State Banking Board
J. L. Wilkin
FP. G. Dennis
Lee Grice
State Guaranty Fund
Webster
Hayes
J. L. Wilkins
Banking Board
Planters & Mechanics Bank
Ube
Oklahoma
City
F. G. Dennis
Bank Guaranty Fund
Planters’ and Mechanics' Bank
Guarantye Fund
Planters’ and Mechanicsty Bank of
Security State Bank of Sulphur
Union Bratey
Bank of Muskogee
Bank
Brady seeks Republican nomination in Kansas second district
J L Brady announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress from Kansas second district to succeed the late Congressman Mitchell in Lawrence on July 10.
Rain Deluge Moistens Oklahoma Farmers Eyes
Eastern Oklahoma received heavy rain last night ending a long dry spell. A slow drizzle built to a two inch downpour, with a severe lightning storm causing no major damage. Bull Creek rose and a washout west of town was quickly repaired. The wet ground improves prospects for the corn crop after months of drought.
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Oklahoma
Bull’ Creek
Frisco
Agreement Reached Between Board and Pipelines in Oklahoma City
A board of equalization deal with Prairie Oil and Gas and Gulf Pipe Line entities ends tax disputes. Valuation of Prairie assets rises 25 percent and pipe equipment values apply to related companies, boosting Prairie property to about 20.825 million dollars after schedule adjustments. The Texas firm is weighing acceptance, expected to file shortly.
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Oklahoma City
Board of Equalization
Prairie Ol & Gas Company
Prairie and Gulf Pipe Line
Suberdiary
Texas Company
Trade Excursion Will Study City Government
Spokane announces arrangements for a 1912 trade excursion to Australia and New Zealand. A 90 day program begins in January with 40 days in cities to study municipal government and trade, inviting U S federal and state representatives and chambers of commerce to join for closer commercial relations.
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Spokane
Wash
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Australia
New Zealand
Pacific
R. J. Maclean
Spokane Chamber
United States
New Zeaand
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Queensland
Western Australia
Chambers of Commerce of
Australasia
Edwin T. Corman
Chamber of Commerce
Government of
Ita
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Hugo
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