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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1911

Page

5

Local and Personal notes from Vinita area

Daily roundup of visits from Tulsa Perry Miami Blue Jacket Nowata and other towns. Mentions of church events, social visits, a marriage license, investigative jail conditions, a gas explosion in Pryor, and local business and theater news with numerous residents and visitors listed.

Frank Woolard Tulsa Cobb L. D. Butler Afton Vinita W. B. Buchanan Nowata Hi. C. Casey Craig Joseph A. Gill Seneca Joe Knight Bartlesville George Rose Munkogee Felix Ridenhour Points Missouri J. C. Wilkinson Pryor W. B. Coley Kansas Europe Henry Hicks Fairland John A. Reiter Rosella Weaver Beaver Er. D. Kiingel G. N. Lemmington H. R. Warner Ilinois F. E. Blachert Muskogee Aneeting N. J. Gubser Baby Southwest City J.C. Yeargain, Jr O. L. Conner Lon Conner McAlester Oklo Maysville Ark J. ©. Yeargain Jr Canyon City Burns

Wheat Production And Its Exportation

The 1911 wheat crop is reported by the agriculture department as possibly the largest in U.S. history. Production figures from 1870 to 1910 show steady growth, with per acre yields rising over time. Domestic consumption increased while exports declined, with 1910 totaling 650 million bushels kept for use and 87 million exported. Local price trends in New York and annual export values are discussed, noting fluctuations across years and pricing.

United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Statistics Department of Commerce and Labor Europe New York

Local Briefs Highlight Town Visits and Social Scenes

Wednesday notes from Daily report W J Ross trip to Allane and visits by A D Cochran of Okmulgee and H P Delaney of Sallisaw. J H Sellars returns from Muskogee trip. Muskogee and Kansas City names appear among local social calls.

W. J. Ross Allane A.D. Cochran Okmulgee J. H. Sellars Muskogee H. P. Delaney Sallisaw H. A. Paul Drake Hawkins Los Angeles Calif J. C. Wilkinson Cleora Mabel Bagby D. A. Reed Electric Park A. D. Bebout Gatesville Texas G. N. Bebout A. D. Bennett Neosho Glessie Lee Kansas City Nelle Smith Anna Byrd Fairland Tahlequah Susan Smartt R. J. Wright Town

Kansas City Stock Market Cattle Run Spurs Mixed Trade

Kansas City stock yards report June 19 shows a cattle run of 11 500 head including 1600 calves with dry weather not yet hurting pastures in most areas. Steers on the market steady to 10 higher, stockers and feeders down 50 to 75 cents, calves and yearlings strong. wheat export figures discussed with grain consumption and flour shipments to Europe and the Americas. Top fresh cows and springers quoted around 6.25 with most stockers near 3.00 to 3.50 in a volatile, weather-influenced market.

Texas Arizona Kansas City Missouri Oklahoma City Cs .Tsag Europe Tropics Orient United King- Common Belgium Canada United Kingdom Netherlands Cuba Ster West Indies South America Brazil China Hongkong Japan Philippines

Morris Flynn Bout Not To Be Staged In Tulsa

Tulsa dispatch reports the Morris Flynn boxing bout will not be held in Oklahoma following Governor Cruce’s stance against prizefighting. Promoter F B Ufer says the fight will move to another state, possibly New York or Los Angeles, with July 4 delayed and a new date to be announced. Training continues in Tulsa as plans shift, while some local businessmen view the move as a test case against state law. Rev M L Butler from Chickasha and arrestees note community reactions and legal sensitivities surrounding the contest.

Tulsa Okla Morris- Flynn Oklahoma F. B. Ufer Morris Lee Cruce Ufer New York Los Angeles Cruce Fair Grounds Europe Don Riley Harry Wuest Denver Jack Geyer Sapulpa

Lorimer Investigation Opens With Hearsay Evidence

The Senate Lorimer inquiry opened with mainly hearsay. Cyrus H McCormick president of International Harvester testified he learned of a hundred thousand dollar fund used for Lorimer. He said Clarence Punk told him of Lorimer support and that Edward Hines invited corporate contributions.

Preas Washington, D. C Senate Lorimer Invest Gating Committee Nines Cyrus H. McCormick International Harvester Company Lorimer Clarence 8. Punk Edward Hines Hines Lumber Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Council T. C. Wilson Freeman Nichiffer W. C. Eddy Welch Theigaaés Obity J. W. Chandler Joe Hefley Will Meeke Oil Bellis Bessie Little Claremore Clyde Ridgway Seymour Hunt Galens J. W. Orr C. C. Roberts Coffeyville Kans A. Jackson F. C. Barr A. J. Rucker Maupin Bluejacket B. F. Fite W. E. Rowsey Vinita Retail Men's Association Tom Webb Lee Charles Jim Webb W. E B. Rowsey F. B. Fite Patton Spaulding W. G. Masterson Ble Cabin Marry Mead & Company Parker-Wise Investment Company Farmers’ State Bank Thompson W. P. Durbin Conway Bertha L. Romines Miles B. N. Ratcliff Joe Harris T. E. Englehart Eau Claire Wis C. B. Mitchell Craig County Normal Janie Hall Parker Farm Patton Place Bramble Millinery Company Milford-Berger Shoe Wilson Street Tom Donnelly Charlie Neal Chelsea F. ¥. Hinkley B. F. Fortner Springfield R. M. Major W. A. L. Hoff Edmond L. D. Brooke James $. Davenport Washington Lee Barrett Wm. P. McClellan Mr. Tanner Tom John Byrd Troy J. A. Dobbins T. J. Hancock Big Cabin Carthell Archie Barnett Ora May McCoy Ketchum Epworth John Parks Ora Parks Owen Parks Pueblo Fern Blanche Luelle Gayle Scott Helen Churchill Faye Trott Jeanette Kornegay Kate Terry Mae Day Clark Rev J. M. Ler The Christian Church Joplin Pittsburg SQ Verna Murphy Morris-Flynn M. L. Butler Chickasha Hargrove College Ardmore Butler Methodist Church Russell
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