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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1911

Page

6

Wickersham Responds to Alaska Statute of Limitations Charge

Attorney General Wickersham issued a formal reply denying a definite ruling that statutes of limitation had expired in Alaska criminal cases. He indicated investigations continue, including alleged bidder collusion in the Con propositions, and pledged further inquiry.

Washington, D. C Wickersham Alaska Washington House E H. J. Douglas D. H. Jarvis Government Revenue Cutter Service Army Douglas

Pioneer booster program urged for rural telephone lines

Pioneer Telephone and Telegraph Company calls on every employee to promote local booster spirit and aid farmers in building rural telephone lines. The company supports agents who assist farmers, offer materials at cost, and emphasize low switching costs to link farms to nearby towns.

Yan Pioneer Telephone Company Ft Fwraiches Rurat Commercial Club Lim Pioneer Telephone & Telegraph Company Company Telephone Company Pioneer Company Ald Sid Smith Pioneer Monthly

Payment of Bogus Warrant Held Up

Oklahoma City July 15 A $1,000 general revenue warrant deemed fraudulent was stopped from payment after state officers checked it against records. The warrant, linked to hospital supply bills at Fort Supply, was among warrants called by Treasurer Dunlop. Auditor Meyers found three fraudulent claims totaling $3,000 tied to the Agricultural and Mining College. A Warrant Clerk McBrine is sought for questioning. Over $600,000 in warrants have been called in with payments to begin.

Oklahoma City Joe Willis Guthrie Robert Dunlop Leo Meyers Fort Supply State Agricultural and Mining College McBrine Trapp Agricultural and Mining College

Oklahoma City Publishers Prosecution for Libel

Warrants issued for Roy E. Stafford editor and Edward K. Gaylord business manager of the Daily Oklahoman after a free press war with Tucker Brothers Daily Pointers. Warrant service followed a November 6 1910 article accusing the Tucker paper of blackmail by pressuring advertisers. Stafford and Gaylord to appear for bond at the courthouse.

Oklahoma City Roy E. Stafford Daily Oklahoman Edward K. Gaylord Howard A. Tucker Tucker Brothers Daily Pointers Free Press Oklahoman Management Pointer Stafford Gaylord Court House

Sentence Day in County Court

Saturday’s Daily reports sentence day in the county court. Judge Parks delayed ruling in the case of W B Raines until next Tuesday. Sentences issued aligned with the jury’s recommendations across the term’s varied cases.

W. B. Raines Parks

Craig valuation near fourteen million in county report

County assessor figures show Craig county total personal property valued at 3.27 million with land at 5.49 million and an overall tax base near 14.09 million including utilities. Major holdings include 10,158 horses 25,005 cattle and 11,941 hogs, plus farm implements, wagons and autos, with notable low cotton value and jewelry at 39,286.

Craig County

Sheriff’s Tax Warrants Notice for 1910 Taxes

County treasurer forwards numerous personal tax warrants to the sheriff for collection. Taxes must be paid at the sheriff’s office before August 1 to avoid execution costs. If unpaid, costs may exceed the taxes itself.

Baxter Reunion Set to Draw 60000 for August Event

The Baxter Runion aims to run August 28 to September 2 as the largest yet with Bree tents for veterans and top speakers. Attendance is expected to reach sixty thousand with full amusements and entertainments arranged. Concessions and accommodations may be addressed to Chas L Smith in Baxter Springs Kansas.

BIG Baxter Bree Chas. L. Smith Baxter Springs Kansas

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