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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1912

Page

2

Governor's Views on Tax Question in a Nut Shell

Oklahoma City March 18. Governor argues state government must run economically. He contends property valuation by the state board raises city taxes and bonds drive costs. He urges voters to reduce officials, eliminate township offices, consolidate clerks and clerks offices, and elect honest leaders to cut taxes and spending.

Oklahoma City Kentucky Oklahoma State Board of Equalization Democratic Party Legisature Cials Oklahonis Oficehulders

Ampere New Jersey A Town That Does Not Exist

Ampere New Jersey is described as a non existent town that nevertheless employs over a thousand and handles large business. Its claim rests on a Crocker Wheeler plant spanning twenty five acres, with a post office and a memorial tablet. The piece notes it sits on Newark East Orange border and is governed by both cities, mirroring Washington under federal control though run by three presidentially appointed commissioners.

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Akin bill sparks tax debate over state institutions

Editorial argues the Akin bill aims to abolish fourteen state institutions to cut taxes but would harm education. It cites a $256000 annual statewide maintenance cost and notes Oklahoma's overextended public expenditures. The piece urges halting new maintenance and bonds, urging midcourse protections for future educational needs.

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Prudent tax reform call from Oklahoma editorial

A state editorial urges modest tax relief by trimming expenses without harming education. It argues for lawmakers who will vote against wasteful appropriation bills and avoid drastic measures that could harm the system built to a high standard.

Northern Pacific exhibit car tours Oklahoma towns

The Northern Pacific exhibit car toured from St Paul to Vinita and beyond, visiting about 2,800 residents with displays on regionally grown fruits, irrigated potatoes, and irrigated and dry farmed grains. Exhibits highlighted Yakima Valley apples, Washington and Idaho produce, and irrigation yields.

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State University News and German Play At OU

Presiding Judge Furman lectured on Evidence for law students. Pharmacy student Ernest Morrow missed a reunion due to university duties. Law prizes compete for top theses and overall student achievement. German department rehearses Kop knickerstrasse 120 with a cast including Schmidt Slatkin Sulter and others for the annual play.

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Rooseveltpledged delegates chosen in Oklahoma state convention

Guthrie March 15 ten delegates at large to the national convention in Chicago instructed to vote for Theodore Roosevelt. George Priestly of Bartlesville named national committeeman and Ed Perry of Coalgate heads the delegation. Delegates and alternates listed by district with electors named.

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