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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1909

Page

4

Vinita Campaign Push for County Fair and Roads

Vinita residents are urged to back a county fair and good roads movement in Craig county. The plan includes a proposed $65,000 courthouse and $26,000 in wires, with a special election to decide funding. business leaders emphasize a county fair as a unifying event and question rent costs versus a sinking fund approach.

Craig County Vinita Court House Vintta Andihie Town Vinelle

Senator Gore of Oklahoma Faces No Remarkable Debate

A Massachusetts senator challenged Senator Gore’s figures on profits of New York state mills during the tar debate, accusing him of unverified claims. Gore, relying on memory, defended his statements by citing the bureau report and pressed the critic with detailed figures.

Senator Gore Oklahoma Oklahome Lodge Gore New Hoyland Massachusetts Bureau

Senator Lodge and the Senate’s Tariff Debate Critique

The New York World praises Senator Lodge for his precise memory and steadfast adherence to tariff reform. It contrasts him with other senators, noting his ability to expose shams and his loyal, principled stance amid Washington politics.

A KINDERGARTEN TARIFF LESSON

Kansas City Star reports a question and answer exchange on tariff policy during the Republican presidential nomination campaign. It notes Aldrich Lodge and other leaders dispute a downward tariff pledge while highlighting tariff revision as the campaign’s chief issue and Natt’s strength from his stand for lower duties.

Aldrich Lodge Republlican Natt Senate House Committee Kansas City Star

The Price of a Bout lecture by William J. Bryan speakers

Bryan warned in Kansas City that corporations own the press and distort news as editors are compelled to publish editorials. He argued the public cannot know stock ownership and urged the news industry to adopt truth in reporting and resist corporate influence.

William J. Bryan Kansas City Regent O Willeh Rail Rude Carporatone Coorporation

Saloonkeepers protest high monthly protection dues

The Tulsa Way notes Muskogee saloonkeepers pay one hundred dollars monthly for protection and receive value, while suggesting Tulane should study Muskogee’s “up to date” liquor regulation that allegedly corrupts police, praising Tulsa’s system as unique.

Muskogee Tulks Tulea Tulaa

Commissioner Takes Issue With Kansas Bankers

Guthrie Ohia June 1908 bank commissioner A M Young replies to Kansas Bankers Association critique of Oklahoma guaranty law. He states Kansas law caps assessments at one fifth of 1 percent with 2 percent yearly limit, denies unlimited tax claim, notes charters refused when not justified, and contrasts state and national bank rates. He accuses Kansas official Dolley of misrepresenting the law and cites prior actions and policy alignment with Oklahoma standards.

Guthrie Ohia Dolley Kansas Bankers’ Assoekation Wichita Kans A. M. Young Oklahoma Kansas Young Justi Thie

Memphis Honors Confederate Veterans in June Reunion

Memphis prepares for the nineteenth Confederate reunion with bunting and both flags. estimates of 100000 visitors. Gen H A Tyler, Geo W L Cabell, and Gen Clement Evans arrive to organize events as veterans gather for a multi day program including a Coral Parade and a grand ball for sponsors and maids of honor.

Memphis Tenn Confederacy Federal Union Clement A. Evans William Mickle Vans Wouth

Oklahoma Board of Equalization Adopts Committee Report

Guthele Oklahoma June. State board of equalization met yesterday and adopted the committee report by Chas A Taylor and M B Trapp after some modifications. The schedule lists pipe line valuations per mile for various pipe sizes and shows gulf pipeline and other gas companies with percentage adjustments. A hearing date of June 12 was set for objections to fixed values, with numerous company valuations cited and a total property value proposed at 7,091,271 dollars, marking a large increase over the prior year.

Prairie of Wad Gow Texas Company Gulf Pipe Line Bartes Bartlensille Gas & Oil Company Bellevue Gas & ON Company Duquesne OH & Gas Company Indian Territory Mumivating Oil Company Minnetouke O11 Company Vale Nabt Tow

Washington Notes on tariff revision letters

Senator Gore highlights how Dingley era tariff revisions relied on private correspondence. Letters from Whitman North and others show pressure to protect worsted industry interests, with references to Aldrich Dingley and committee handlers in 1897 Washington and Boston.

Gore Senate Boston Mass Whitman United States Wm. Whitman Heston, Maas Mr. North Washington Messrs. Aldrich and Dingley

Normal Notes Delighters in Enrollment Rise This Week

The enrollment on the fourth day is about one third higher than last year. A lecture on Banking and Business will be given next week. Chapel at 7 30 draws a large attendance with teachers present. Teachers show much interest and work progresses. The Normal manual training chess class under Mr Mary Darrell advances rapidly. About thirty new teachers enrolled this week, surpassing previous year. An office at the high school building provides a place for teachers to write letters and handle business.

Washington, D. C Aldrich Allison Platt S. N. D. North

New State Bank of Tuttle Authorized in Oklahoma

A new state bank to be known as the Oklahoma State Bank of Tuttle with capital stock of 15000 was authorized yesterday by A M Young state bank commissioner.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma State Bank of Tuttle A.M. Young

Death claims chaplain of United States

Rev. Mr Ward Everett Hale, chaplain of the United States Senate, died at his home in Roxburg today at age eighty seven. His passing shocked Boston as few knew of his illness. The notice intermingles unrelated ad copy about farm equipment and harness sales.

Boston Mer Ward Everett Hale United States Senate Roxburg

Kansas City Stock Yards Market Report Early Season Movements

Kansas City stock yards show rising cattle receipts and mixed demand as grass cattle replace high priced fed cattle. Hog prices trend upward with top at 7.55 and weights over 200 pounds at 7.20 to 7.65 while feeders mix. sheep and lambs fall modestly amid volatility. Receipts in quarantine division reach 222 loads with several named sellers and recorded prices.

Kansas City Texas Kanane City Gottlieb Pocassett Ball, Foyil Sony Bros. Belcher Driggers & Co Mountain View Jolene Hires Johns Brom Grant Oklahoma Riley, Okemah Peery, Chril Occ Ceu P. Long Marietta Stewart Nowata Roberta Okla Reed Lindsay Lillard, Nelogany

Wheat and hogs figures mix in Vinita district notes

Vinita R F and others report ripe wheat and pes crops. J J Rogers ships corn to Vinita. A A Carselowey buys a hog dipping vat. Huckleberries ripe. Kate Zeumerman of Vinita visits. School district 67 lists building on Camp Bell Goforth farms. Mrs A H Brecker and Wichita visitors stay several days. Four mill tax levied at school meeting. Joe Rogers reelected treasurer. Turner Mitchell hosts farewell dinner. Boys arrested on Cabin Creek for hunting. Sunday school progress at Carselowey school. 3 pm Sundays. Carselowey gains members. township includes railroad.

Johnson Landruxs J. J. Rogers Vinita A. A. Carselowey Kate Zuumerman Winita Tuenday Campbell Goforth Mra A. H. Brecker Wichita Kans Joe Rogers Turner Mitchell Mitchell House Washington Cabin Creek Carselawey Almont

Bank of Oklahoma Opens In Tulsa With 960000 Capital

Tulsa's Bank of Oklahoma begins operations as the city's eighth banking institution. Capitalized at 960000, with G. R McCullough, formerly of Pawnee, as president and A. B Gradaban, formerly of City National Bank, as cashier.

Tulsa Okla Bank of Oklahoma G. R McCullough Pawnee A. B Gradaban City National Bank

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Vinita, Ohio Lyman Abbott Secretary Barrett State Board of Agriculture Asendhance Senator Lodge Henry Pawcett Gladstone Wigiress New York World the Corporation Newspaper Oklahoma State Les Board of Equalization Washington Notes LaFollette Penrose Yellow Journalite Lao Jette Pennsylvania Mrr Mary Darrell New Bank Tuttle Bente Warren Kansas City Stock Market
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