Lorimer inquiry draws Hines officers into probe
Washington July 18 The Lorimer committee questioned Edward Hines Lumber officers over their role in Lorimer's election. Testimony cited a $10 000 subscription to a pro Lorimer effort, rival firms' executives disputing Hines claims, and references to a Chicago newspaper probe. Numerous railroad bond listings followed in the testimony.
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Washington, D. C
Edward Hines Lumber Company
Lorimer
William Burgess
Duluth
Wisconsin
Cook
Turnish
Hiner
Stephenson
Burgess
Father Green
Chicago
James Keeley
The
Chicago Tribune
Richard Yan Declared Author of Last Letter
Washington, D. C., July 19. Richard 8. Ryan promoter of the Controller Bay Railroad and Navigation company is alleged writer of the Dick to Dick letter. He has been summoned before the house committee investigating the Alaskan land controversy. Ryan is in New York. subpoena served to appear Thursday. Captain James F. Adams testified on Taft order restoring shore lands to public domain and on the notice elimination that aided Ryan claimants.
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Washington, D. C
Richard 8. Ryan
Controller Bay Railroad and Navigation Company
M. F. Abbott
Interior Department
House
Ryan
New York
Graham
Wickersham
Alaska
James F. Adams
Forester
Taft
Hay
Adams
Tan
Oklahoma Railroads Granted Supersedeas Bonds
Oklahoma railroads affected by a new freight rate order were granted supersedeas to appeal to the supreme court. Bonds totaling 212000 in the coal rate case and 124000 in the grain rate case were set, with per-road amounts varying by the estimated difference between current and fixed rates.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Commlesion
Commission
Supreme Court
A. T
Rock Inland
Fort Smith & Western
el Reno & Western
G. C
Child Killed In Miami Accident At Short Course
Four year old son of O L Goodall was struck by a twelve pound shot during track practice at a short course in Miami Oklahoma. The boy stepped into the path of the shot and suffered a fractured skull. doctors say there is no hope of recovery. The incident occurred as Oklahoma University students and faculty conducted athletic drills for farmers from the region.
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Miami
Okla
Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College
O. L. Goodall
Bert Young
Hirm
Oklahoma University
Order Issued To Prevent Short Weights In Ice Delivery
Oklahoma City July 19 government move targets short weights in ice deliveries. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission plans to license all ice distributors and revoke licenses for short weighing customers, with penalties including removal from delivery duties.
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Oklahoma City
Corporation Commission
Fee
Fce
N Company
Olahoma City
Hughes County Prospero us at Least in Oats Crop
Oklahoma City reports from J. C. Elliott and Dr. J. K. Callicotte note farmers in Brunes county harvest 30 to 50 bushels of oats per acre and oats selling at 50 to 52 1 2 cents per bushel. Wheat 20 to 25 bushels per acre corn 15 to 30 bushels. Oil crop good. Eight threshers near Madill. Wagons awaiting unloading as grain buyers struggle.
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Oklahoma City
Madill
J. C. Elliott
State Board of Agriculture
J. K. Callicotte
Brunes County
Nore
Williams Leaves Senate Over Confederate Monuments Debate
Washington July 18 The bitter clash between Senator Heyburn Idaho and Senator Williams Mississippi over a Confederate naval monument funded by a 100000 appropriation for the Vicksburg park escalated as Williams won passage despite Heyburn’s objections. The debate touched on federal recognition of Confederate acts, threats against Heyburn, and motions to adjourn. Meanwhile Commissioner C F Hauke reports to Spokane on Indian debt settlements and new cash basis rules to curb credit extended from Indian lands.
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Washington, D. C
Heyburn
Idaho
Williams
Missippi
Senate
Vicksburg Military Park
Vicksburg Park
Vicksburg
Cummins
Iowa
Works
California
Senator Williams
Senator Heyburn
Little Rock
Ark
Smoot
Utah
Taylor
Tennessee
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Controversy Endures in Spokane Freight Rate Case
Spokane officials expect ICC ruling in a twenty year dispute over freight rates with transcontinental railroads. historic timeline spans 1906 to 1911 including key hearings in Spokane Chicago Portland and Washington. A W Doland asserts a fair deal and nationwide rate readjustment benefit if petitioners prevail.
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Washington, D. C
Prouty
Commission
United States
A. W. Doland
Interstate Commerce Committee
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Indian Agent Cannot Act As Collection Agency
Spokane Wash July 18 Claims aggregating several millions of dollars presented by creditors against Indians on various reservations throughout the United States are being tabulated by the office of Indian affairs.
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C.F. Hauke
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Walted
Poindexter
Commercial Club of Canada
Wash
Hauke
Department of the Interior
Spokane
United States
Office of Indian Affairs
Vinita council votes on commission form and passes health ordinance
The Vinita city council weakly rejected a measure to hold eight freeholders to draft a charter and vote on commission government. A special committee will study the form in other cities and may prompt a voter petition. The meeting also approved a sanitary department ordinance, adjusted water rates, kept meters, and set misdemeanor penalties.
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Starr
Martin
Roberts
Campbell
Wagoner
Miami
United States
Vinita
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Kansas City Southern
Orient
Midland Valley
Katy
Oklahoma Central
Iron Mountain
Frisco
8. F
Rock Island
Fort
Richard Yan
Vatcher
Hughes County
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
Portland
Ore
Marrs
Sale
Vinita, Okle
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