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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1912

Page

6

Money Trust and Banking Reform in Richmond Address

J Laurence Laughlin of the University of Chicago spoke in Richmond on the Money Trust and Banking Reform urging decentralization of credit, a National Reserve Association, and disfavoring speculation. He defined the Money Trust as a Wall Street led power over loans and credit, warned of interlocking directorates, and called for reforms to separate promotion from ordinary commerce to protect national prosperity.

Richmond New York Mississippi J. Laurence Laughlin University of Chicago Richmond Chambers of Commerce Wall Street National Reserve Association Natisal Reserve Association Laughlin Money Trust Congress Bether Oney Trust

Exports of Sewing Machines from the United States Rise

Washington May 13 exports of sewing machines are expected to reach a record high, possibly 10 million dollars this year. Since 1864 total exports exceed 160 million, with half since 1900. Europe leads markets, Scotland and Germany top individual countries, while Argentina Brazil Mexico and Australia show strong demand. The growth mirrors domestic industry expansion from 4.4 million in 1860 to over 28 million recently.

United States Washington, D. C Sun Bureau of Statistics Department of Commerce In Labor Europe South America North America Asia Oceania Africa Scotland Germany Brasil Argentina Mexico Australis Tasmania England Cuba Netherlands Japan

Davis Elected Vice President Of Oklahoma Bankers

G D Davis of Claremore was elected vice president for Oklahoma of the American Bankers Association at a Tulsa business session. Fr M Spalding of North Enid named as Oklahoma member of the committee to nominate national officers. Former Congressman Robert W Bonynge of Chicago spoke on monetary reform.

Tulsa Okla G. D. Davis Claremore Oklahoma American Bankers’ Association Oklahoma Bankers’ Association Fr. M. Spalding North Enid National Association Robert W. Bonynge Chicago

Gas price hike aims to conserve scarce Kansas gas

Coffeyville readers learn Kansas Natural Gas Co seeks fifty cents per thousand cubic feet for city consumers to “conserve” gas, while local wells show strong output. Coffeyville may fund own city gas plants at four tenths of a cent per thousand, recouping costs in four years amid disputes over pricing. A railroad name change and vast expansion plans for the Kansas Oklahoma and Southern routes also emerge, with routes across Oklahoma and into Texas, signaling broader transport ambitions and port choices.

Coffeyville Kans Kansas Natural Gas Company Kansas City Coffeyville Sun Kansas Natural Simpson & McNeil Huffman Farm Lawson Etehen Sas George Campbell Oklahoma City Ben F. Harrison Cherryvale Oklahoma and Texas R. Wade Perry Oklahoma Texas Kansas, Oklahoma and Southwestern Railroad Company St. Louis Galveston Kansas Washington, Osage Pawnee Noble, Payne, Garfield Logan Kingfisher Canadian Blaine Caddo Custer Washita Kiowa Comanche Tillman Greer Beckham Harmon Jackson Caney Fayetteville Ark Washington Nowata Craig Mayes Delaware Pawhuska Osage County Osage Tulsa Creek Okmulgee MclIntosh Hughes Pittsboro McAlester Pittsburg Latimer Pushinataha McCurtain Shreveport Louisiana HI Reno Houston

Orchards Become Bowers in Benton County Bloom

The Bentonville Democrat notes a record fruit crop with more than 6,500 apple trees in Benton county. Orchards are in bloom creating a scenic view, and the current crop is estimated to bring over 4 million dollars if conditions hold.

Benton County Bentonville

Frayser Files Petition Over Water Access

Dr. 8. B. Frayser asked the city council to exclude his land from the town and claimed no water was furnished. The claim was proved false as the city funded water piping to his property. The city’s bonded debt was set on the town’s property then. Frayser must remain and pay his share of taxes. The Weekly Chieftain offers 50 cents for subscription until January 1, 1913.

Frayser Chieftain

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Davis Virgil A. Kinnison Craig County 8. B. Frayser No Drugs H. Murray S. Smith St. Vinita Louis Bagby Ofce C.S. Neer First National Bank A. W. Herron Ofice Barrett Building Wilson Street Adair Street S. C. Rhode Island Reds C. M. Davidson R. L. Mitchell Cowan Vinita, Okla F. L. Marney Webb Bros Vinita, Okie Clark & Roberts S. Wilson'st Theo D. B. Frear F. L. Hughson Wimer Drug Store D. C. Heidtman Fowler W. B. Crawford William Sherwood Vernon d'Arnalle Barrett-Buffington Building A Stubblefield Scott Building J. R. Baird East Side Livery Barn James Davenport New Halsell Bldg Vinita Oklahoma W. H. McCann Kinnison and Hollow Duke France D. S. Warren S. Wilson St. Vinita, Okla Kansas City Weekly Star Ofrers the Star
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