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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1911
Page
2
Washington July 7 The Taft administration was drawn into the Lorimer election as Governor Deneen testified that Secretary MacVeagh in August 1909 sought his account of matters regarding Lorimer's election. The testimony centers on the Hines Deneen telephone conversation and whether an inquiry extended into Lorimer's victory.
Postmaster General Hitchcock designates New York Chicago Boston and St Louis as postal savings depositories with deposits to begin August 1. The four cities host large populations and treasury offices to support banking, likely appealing to foreign born residents sending funds abroad. New York's foreign born population exceeds 1.5 million, with substantial money orders abroad totaling millions from Chicago Boston and St Louis.
Oklahoma City July 14 News that Representative Tehee of Tahlequah has been offered the job as Cherokee County attorney and will probably resign from the legislature to submit to Governor Cruce. Tehee, a Cherokee Indian and noted lawyer, would fill the vacancy created when the elected county attorney was killed by an accidental gun discharge.
Washington D C July 15 State Bank Commissioner J B Lankford of Oklahoma escalated a dispute with National Banking System officials over a ruling affecting banks that joined the guaranty law. He says such banks must liquidate as state banks and pay depositors, and he will appoint receivers. Federal examiners assert national rules supersede state law, and Lankford was told he cannot appoint receivers for any national bank replacing a state bank or impound its assets.
Washington July 13 Rail roads grant rebates to large corporations arousing charges of favoritism over small dealers, as Frank C Lowry of Federal Sugar Refining testifies before the sugar trust investigating committee. He notes his firm receives no lighterage allowance in New York harbor.
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission issued a preponderant order establishing a new rate schedule for petroleum freight. The plan offers two classifications, a fuel-use crude oil class and a general petroleum products class, with a stepped scale up to 500 miles and increases for longer hauls and multiple-line shipments. A hearing on final approval is set for July 25, with rates applying depending on tank car vs other cars and minimum shipment weights.
Washington dispatch notes Congress plans rapid adjournment after Arizona New Mexico statehood vote in the Senate on August 7. The extra session wind‑down follows tariff revision debates and progress on Canadian reciprocity. Senate leaders predict passage, while House peers plan no new bills delaying adjournment. Investigations on Lorimer, Alaska claims, and major pay irregularities continue.
London reports the Royal commission on coast erosion finds Britain’s area actually increasing. Over 36 years 48,000 acres were added while 6,040 were washed away. East coasts suffered most. measures to curb losses are planned. Other items discuss postage stamp controversy and Lord Colebrooke's royal household appointment amid parliamentary politics.
Oklahoma City on July 17 reports State Treasurer Dunlop receiving a federal draft for 50,000 dollars as the Morrill fund endowment payment. Stillwater A. and M. College to receive 45,000 dollars and Langston Colored A. and M. College to receive 5,004 dollars.
Judge Davis grants a venue change for Jack Nichols, charged with murder in the Joan Lynch killing. Lawyers argued county court could not transfer to a justice of the peace, but the judge ruled the county judge is an examining magistrate and the same transfers apply. Nichols seeks a fair trial outside the county court.
Oklahoma City July 17 It is agreed that if congress passes a reapportionment bill there is no way to avoid an extra session of the Oklahoma legislature unless the increase could be elected from the state at large Governor Cruce would not confirm a call but admitted the situation might develop to that point Those who conferred with him say he is concerned over the meeting length and has said ten days or two weeks would suffice to redistrict for congressional purposes and there would be no need to stay thirty days The governor may submit only reapportionment legislation though many matters would be saved Oklahoma City people want the capital issue settled again lawmakers may consider an appropriation for the Capitol Building company land and other items Attorneys say an appropriation for district court stenographers would be needed If a session is called five seats will be up for election one member died two realigned and two moved away
Secretary of State Harrison issued new charters across the state. Ardmore based Oklahoma Asphalt and Ruling Company with 60000 capital, Ada Trading Company with 50000 capital, First Baptist Church of Carney with no capital stock, Kiefer’s Petty Mercantile Company with 3400 capital, Thomas based J W Wheeler Grain Company with 6000 capital, and Collinsville Building and Loan Association with 100000 capital. Each lists local incorporators from respective towns.
The text argues peers would be often limited yet notes no broad desire to strip them of their lucrative ceremonial offices they hold. It contends peers fill ornamental roles more capably than others, suggesting their continued monopoly on prestigious duties.
Twenty one miners died in a Saturday night explosion at Cascade Coal and Mine near Sykesville nine miles from Dubois Pennsylvania. Rescue teams found several brothers and a father and son among the dead. most victims were foreigners.
In Tulsa on July 15, W. A. Wren attacked his wife with a hatchet in view of his seven year old daughter, then drank carbolic acid and cut his throat, dying. Mrs. Wren suffered a non dangerous wound. Wren, a pioneer, appeared driven to insanity by rising living costs and unpaid bills.
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