Express Companies Added to Postal System Proposal
Washington, June 16. The sub-committee on post office and post roads debated the Lewis bill to condemn and purchase express companies and fold them into the postal system. Proponents argue rural delivery and reduced rates would boost farm marketing and curb high express profits, with zones and carload rates proposed to cut costs. The hearing notes express company charges far higher than international norms and claim a unified system could haul parcels more cheaply to farmers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Post Office and Postroads
Washington
Congress
Mr. Lewis
Poet
Express
Argentina
Europe
United States
Lewis
Calais
Maine
San Francisco
Germany
Christian Endeavorers Elect Officers At Tulsa Convention
Oklahoma Christian Endeavor union elected officers for the coming year at Tulsa. Miss Adeline Goddard became president and W S Richards vice president, with a slate including secretaries, treasurer, and department heads from churches in Oklahoma. The gathering adopted resolutions praising Oklahoma prohibition while condemning enforcement laxity and denouncing boxing as athletic sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Christian Endeavor
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Christian Endeavor Union
W I. Jones
B. A. Barnes
Muskogee
C. W. Kerr
First Presbyterian Church
Government planning to construct mammoth dike near Thistle
Chicago June 16. The United States reclamation service office at Provo Utah plans a large dike on Indian Creek about five miles from Thistle Station. The project aims to control floods and improve irrigation, reflecting federal water management priorities in Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Reclamation Service
Provo
Utah
Indian Creek
Thistle Station
Banquet to Presbyterian Men Greatly Enjoyed
From Friday's Daily Vinita reports a large gathering of Presbyterian men at the church banquet. Ladies Aid hosted a well decorated event with a hearty feast followed by toasts led by BE. N. Rateliff and responses from J. F. Murphy A. A. Brown and others. The male quartet and several songs added to the evening's enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Presbyterian Church
BE. N. Rateliff
State Brings Out Point in Lumber Case Today
Kansas City dispatch reports state witnesses argued price rises in yellow pine lumber from ten to twenty dollars per thousand over the past fifteen years. They linked the increases to price lists from the Yellow Pine Manufacturers' Association in a suit against the alleged lumber trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Yellow Pine Manufacturers’ Association
Weighing at Point of Delivery Considered by Health Chief
Oklahoma City June 16 The state commissioner of health contemplates issuing an order requiring weighing of cheese at point of delivery instead of at wagons A wave of complaints of alleged short weights has reached the department from across the state Two years ago the corporation commission began a drive against short weights which led to orders for weighing in the customer's presence The health department holds that cheese is a food product and thus falls under its jurisdiction None injured on disabled steamer Detroit June 16 The steamer Western States disabled on Lake Erie while carrying the Michigan Bankers Association excursion to Buffalo is expected to arrive under its own steam this afternoon Reports to headquarters of the Detroit and Buffalo line state the steamer City of Cleveland reached Buffalo this morning having picked up lone passengers of the Western States when the vessels were lashed together in mid lake None were injured
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Commissioner of Health
Detroit
Mich
Western States
Lake Erie
Michigan Bankers’ Association
Buffalo
Detroit and Buffalo Line
Cleveland
Million Dollar Fire Destroys St Louis Plants
A four hour blaze in southwest St Louis caused losses over 1 million dollars. Huttig Sash and Door, Fathman Miller, Missouri Stalr, Koken Ironworks, and Mound City Box firms were wiped out. Origin traced to Huttig plant from a locomotive spark. Fire crews and spectators, 16 000 people, crowded yards as trains moved stock to safety. Police cleared tracks. many residents evacuated in fear of homes burning. Firefighters retained control by 10 30 p m amid shifting winds. Meanwhile in Adeline Kansas prosecutors file suit against Standard Oil for restraint of trade and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Huttig Sash and Door Company
Fathman & Miller Planing Mill Company
Missouri Stalr Company
Koken Ironworks
American Bridge Company
Mound City Box Company
Huttig
Bank of Big Cabin Loses in District Court
The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff J. G. English against the Bank of Big Cabin for 1101.03, in a district court suit that had been carried to the supreme court and remanded for a new trial. The same day Chelsea locals saw a suit over a wall’s cost on property at the line between two Totas. Governor Cruce appointed county assessors for Beaver, Delaware, Ellis and Latimer counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dally
District Court
J. G. English
Bank of Big Cabin
Second Judicial District
Supreme Court
W. Poole
W. J. Kuhn
Chelsea
Ulicants
Cruce
Oklahoma City
Beaver County
P. B. Moore
Beaver City
Delaware County
W. H. Davis
Grove
Ellis County
T. J. Eldridge
Arnett
Latimer County
R. ¥. Allen
Latimer
Fire Ravages Atchison: Department Store and Church Destroyed
A June 16 blaze in Atchison Kansas started from burning waste papers in an alley and swept through the town. It destroyed the Clement and Baxtell department store and the Ebenzer Baptist church, damaged two shoe stores, an ice plant, and one residence. High winds prompted appeals to St. Joseph and Leavenworth for aid. Estimated damage reaches $900,000.
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Atchison
Atchison, Kans
Clement
Wall Street War on the Telepost System and Telegraph Monopoly
A sharp critique of Wall Street backing of the telepost automatic telegraph system. The piece alleges coordinated opposition by financiers and lawyers against pole and wire extensions, franchise battles, and alleged espionage and intimidation aimed at stifling competition to public service trusts. It frames the conflict as a fight for American enterprise and initiative vs monopolistic control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Jay Gould
Alexander Graham Bell
Gould
Financial
New York
United States
Commodore Vanderbilt
Taft
Roosevelt
England
France
Germany
Russia
Diaz Arrives in Spain After Mexico Ex-President Diaz lands in Vigo
Diaz arrives in Vigo Spain aboard the Ypiranga after sailing from Vera Cruz on May 2 He plans to go to Harare France then return to Spain for an indefinite stay An unfriendly demonstration by progressive party members and workmen occurred last night The Mexican minister to Portugal arrived to receive the former chief Dia z visit noted for political activity abroad
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Diaz
Spain
Vigo
Mexico
Ypiranga
Vera Cruz
Harere
France
Progressive Party
Portugal
Rains Cross State as Wind Destroys Barn and Crops Near Silverdale
A severe wind storm near Vinita and surrounding towns caused major damage to a barn, hay, and a corn crib at Theodore Moore’s ranch with livestock losses reported. Southern Cowley county received rain and subdued drought, while Guthrie and Norman areas saw heavy rain aiding crops but causing water shortages for livestock.
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Arkansas City
Kans
Here
Silverdale
Theodore Moore
Cowley
Ottawa
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Norman
Pauls Valley
Wynnewood
Purcell
Lawton
Bik City
Guthrie
Oklo
Iife
Santa Fe Railway
Guthrie Cotton Compress
Canadian reciprocity bill expected to pass, Senate predicts
Washington June 16 Chairman Penrose told Taft that sixty senators will vote for the Canadian reciprocity bill and that, within two weeks after a vote date is fixed, the president will receive a detailed report on the Senate’s position. He declared the bill will pass without amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Penrose
Senate Committee
Taft
Senate
Maryland Oklahoma grandfather clause in comparison
Guthrie Oklahoma June 17 indic ations show Maryland and Oklahoma opponents of the grandfather clause voting restrictions will seek a favorable U S Supreme Court ruling together. Oklahoma Judge Cotteral and Judge Campbell have ruled the clause unconstitutional, with Baltimore attorney general Bonaparte requesting copies of the decision for Maryland cases.
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Guthrie
Okla
Maryland
Oklahoma
United States Supreme Court
South
United States Supreme Bench
John H. Cotteral
Western Federal District
Ralph Campbell
Muskogee
Eastern Federal District
Cotteral
Charles J. Bonaparte
Baltimore
United States
Sale of Real Estate by Guardian Adair County Oklahoma
Notice in the county court of Adair Oklahoma announces a private sale of 80 acres in Craig County as the daugherty minor estate allotment. The guardian Lewis Matoy will sell at 10 am on July 1 1911 subject to court confirmation with bids payable cash and 10 percent earnest, through counsel William P Harris Stilwell.
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Chieftain
State of Oklahoma
County of Adair
State of Okahoma
Esther Daugherty
Lula Daugherty
Adair
Craig
State of
Oklahoma
Sam Daugherty
Addie EM
Daugherty
Private sale of Craig county land by guardian June 23
Kennie C. Housley minor ward to sell 80 acres in Craig county Oklahoma at private sale on June 23 1911 at 10 am cash on confirmation by County Court bids to be drafts for 100 or ten percent of bid if over 1000 to be mailed to County Court Vinita Oklahoma or guardian Sidney E. Housley as guardian and W B DePUB attorney concise notice of sale and terms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of Graig
State of
Oklahoma
Kennie C. Housley
Rennie C. Housley
Craig
County of
Towit
Simvey
Ief
Vinita
Okklahoma
Sidney E. Housley
Guardian
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Craig County Oklahoma
In Craig County Oklahoma County Court to settle the estate of Peter W. Grooms deceased the administrator will sell at 2 00 p m on June 24 1911 at the County Judge's office Vinita lands in sections 25 24 27 township 27 north range 20 east totaling 230 acres with described parcels and an undivided interest in Eliza Gaines lands all bids must be cash with one third certified check due by noon day of sale.
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Denver
Rio Grande
Provo
Reclamation Service
National Irrigation Congress
Chicago
Craig
State of
Oklahoma
Peter W. Grooms
Vinita
Felows
Eliza Gaines
Twentyseven
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Christian Endeavorers
Standard Oil
Adeline, Kans
Standard Oil Company
Dickinson County
Dawson
Rugh
Bank OF
Big Cabin
the Chieftain
W. B. Depub
J. Hobdy
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