Hearst Attorney Seeks Indictments in Tulsa Grand Jury
Tulsa May 21 A heated dispute over town lot fraud probes before the third grand jury in Muskogee and Tulsa centers on Hearst attorney Dan W Bailey who has arrived to press the case. District Attorney Gregg may cede lead to S H Bush while Hearst ally is active. Indictments hinge on evolving procedures and the involvement of government officials and private detectives.
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Special Meeting of CHY Council Reviews Avenue Improvements
A Saturday call session at City Hall heard protests on costs for grading curbing and guttering on Canadian and Delaware Avenues and considered certification for tax warranty to B. J. Overley for pavement on Minois Avenue Wil non Street and Canadian Avenue. The board of appraisers report was approved and Canadian Avenue work from Fourth to Fifth Streets was accepted. Action on Overley’s certificates was deferred pending Monday night discussion due to an wording error in bonds. mayor and council to investigate and draft an ordinance for Tuesday night.
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Printing bids set by Oklahoma board of public affairs
Guthrie May 2 The state board of public affairs awarded the printing of both the House and Senate Journals to The Tulane Daily Democrat as the lowest bid at 2140 dollars. Other bids ranged up to 3780 dollars with various firms offering House and Senate Journals separately. The decision contrasted with higher payments by the prior Republican administration for similar work.
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Oklahoma Pharmaceutical Association Concludes Session Banquet
The Oklahoma Pharmaceutical Association and Travelers' Auxiliary wrapped up their annual session in Muskogee on May 21 with a banquet at the Turner Hotel. About two hundred attendees gathered for the event, including visiting druggists and their wives.
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Muskogee
Okla
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Robbers Dynamite Bank Safe. Escape With $2,675
An Associated Press report from Ottawa dated May 22 describes robbers dynamiting the Princeton State Bank at Princeton near Ottawa and fleeing with 2675 dollars in currency in a stolen livery rig. Citizens heard the blast but fled in fear during the heist.
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Taft Proclaims Land Settlement in Flathead Coeur Idaho Spokane
President Taft issues a proclamation for entry and settlement of about 440000 acres in Flathead Montana 200000 in Coeur d Alene Idaho and 50000 to 100000 in Spokane Washington reservations. The decree directs settlers to begin claims and shows the federal land policy at work in the west.
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Washington, D.C
Taft
Flathead
Montana
Coeur Ivy Alene
Idaho
Spokane, Wash
Amendment fixing duty on carbon 5 adopted
The finance committee amendment fixing a rate of thirty five and sixty five cents per hundred feet on different grades of electrical carbon was adopted by the senate today.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Miss Duncan Dies Undergoing Operation
Alva Duncan aged sixteen died at her sister Mrs. B. N. Williamson's home yesterday afternoon at seven o'clock while undergoing an operation. She had been ill for weeks and the procedure was a last resort. Four surgeons Dre Fortner Bagby Neer of Vinita and Dr. Von Trebra of Chetopa attended. Duncan came to Vinita three months ago from Chetopa, Kansas, and leaves Luther and four sisters Kate Louise Naomi. Remains were taken to Chetopa for funeral services this afternoon.
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Teachers Honored at Mastersons West Canadian Home
Prof and Mrs W G Masterson entertained city school teachers last evening at their West Canadian Avenue home. A word and picture content won the small diversion with Miss Garrison and Miss Coins taking prizes and Miss Gray and Miss Quigley earning the top and consolation prizes in initial games. Refreshments followed.
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Three New Fast Trains For Vinita
Wagoner Okla May 21 It is announced by local officials of the Missouri Kansas Texas that on July 1 three trains will be added to the eight which now pass through this face on the main line north and south Two will be fast trains south from St Louis to Galveston making such connections at the first named city as will reduce the time between New York and Galveston to seventy two hours The Wied train will be north to Kansas City and is expected to make faster time than any of the Katy s trains tow running at that point All trains stop over at Wien er for orders tale being a divatoon point It is also stated that the management of the road is contemplating mi ning all trains to Wagoner which go over the branch between Muskogee and Tulwa the jumellon polrt of the branch and the mein Ine being the little station of Werdark six miles south of Wagoner This action would add four or more trains a day to the present service amé would compel all travelers between Muskogee and Tulsa either way to take a look at Wagonér en rote More direct com munication between Trisa and Wagon er has long been desired and It is hoped that the plan will be put through.
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Tulsa
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Oklahoma Real Corporation Commission Exposed in Guthrie Notice
Guthrie Oklahoma May 24. A long public notice discusses the Oklahoma Real Corporation Commission and its power over railroad companies. Chairman J B Love defends independence while detailing required disclosures on revenue, stock and bond ownership, capital stock purposes, dividends, loans, and corporate control. The piece urges thorough reporting on operations and finances to enable fair competition and informed public scrutiny.
Body of Deceased Financier at Rest
Fairhaven Massachusetts May 22 funeral rites mark the death of Henry H. Rogers financier. Buildings draped in black as public tribute follows his body’s arrival from New York. He was interred in the Rogers mausoleum at Riverside cemetery.
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Appeals to Labor Commissioner Heard in Georgia Firemen Strike
Neill, Commissioner of Labor, will travel to Atlanta to support the federal board of mediation in efforts to settle the Georgia railroad firemen strike. The appeal to use its efforts was heard in Washington D. C. on May 24, as reported by Associated Press.
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Atlanta
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Weehington
D. C
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Oklahoma
Senate
Senator Aldrich Delays Tariff Vote Request
Washington May 22 Senator Aldrich signaled proposed action on the tariff bill but is now believed to defer until Monday to fix a voting day for the bill and its amendments The wood schedule was discussed this morning and taken up.
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Weehington
D. C
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Senate
Reverent Funeral Held for Standard Oil Leader Rogers
A high profile funeral was held in New York as the vast Standard Oil network stood still. Prominent financial figures attended in mourning for H. W. Rogers, former active head of Standard Oil Company.
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