Vinita notes and political dispatches from Oklahoma
A collection of Vinita Oklahoma items notes on local politics crops and road work. It cites Taft campaign signals in the Republican party comment on Peary Cook and Norris Croay positions and a Supreme Court referendum brief by Ledbetter. It references convict labor hotel and bridge construction topics and local water quality and truancy efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
W. A. Ledbetter
Wal Ver
Httle
Ledbetter
Croay
Norris
Unfair Dealing Attacks Bank Guaranty Law Spars
The piece notes unfair attacks on the bank guaranty law amid the collapse of the Columbian Bank & Trust in Oklahoma City. It says critics rallied in and beyond the state as supporters and opponents await the final outcome of the test.
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Oklahoma City
Columbian Bank & Trust Company
Oklahoma natural gas and federal power clash in law
Oklahoma pursues a drastic conservation plan embedded in its constitution aimed at keeping natural gas within the state. The text argues this approach blocks interstate commerce and would invite federal court scrutiny. It asserts all regions share in national prosperity and Oklahoma should receive fair compensation to allow gas sales beyond its borders.
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Oklahoma
Abe
United States
Pennsylvania
Ayr
Wake
Oklahoma Bank Guaranty Trial Opens Amid Calm
On Wednesday the Oklahoma bank guaranty law faced its first day of trial with a calm scene at the bank. Governor and officials observed orderly depositors as authorities steady the line, while the public remained confident despite broader banking nerves. Bankers note the price of the plan and credit the framework for stability as the antago nists’ criticisms fade in the face of observed restraint and orderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Bank Guaranty
Wichita Baghe
Oklahoma Bank
Hugh
Oklahoma City
Ett
Oklahoma bank guaranty law and loan risk cited
The piece argues that deposit guarantees should not mask risky lending and threaten capital reserves. It warns that insured deposits may encourage looseness in loans and hinder bank solvency, predicting further developments in Oklahoma as the case progresses.
City Council Deliberates Loitering Enforcement
City council met in regular session at city hall with all members present except two aldermen. The police committee was instructed to investigate whether officers enforce the loitering ordinance around the halo, and to determine if police are fully duty bound to enforce it.
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Houk
Martin
Halo
Peary to submit proofs of polar explorations
Commander Peary has formally notified the National Geographic Society that he accepts its offer to examine and pass upon his polar exploration records. The society reports no word from Dr. Cook in response to a resolution demanding both explorers submit their proofs promptly.
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Washington, D
Peary
National Geographic Society
Society
Dr. Cook
One Thousand Plates At Democratic Banquet
Oklahoma City crowds gather for a Democratic day event with about a thousand plates set for dinner. Congressman Ollie James of Kentucky is slated to speak, as state committees from both parties plan meetings to map the coming campaign.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Ollie James
Kentucky
Passenger killed in head on collision near Parnell
One passenger died and several others injured in a head on crash between an excursion train and a regular passenger car on the Illinois Central at Parnell near Springfield late last night. The wreckage did not catch fire and authorities report the single fatality.
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Proge
Springfield
Til
Cet
Fem
Iinais Central
Parnell
Arctic Explorer Arrives in Kansas City Amid Parade
Dr. Gook, famed Arctic explorer, arrived from St. Louis with the Kansas City reception committee. He breakfasted at the Baltimore hotel, attended a reception, and later rode in a motor car leading the flower parade, though few greeted him at the station due to early arrival.
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Associated Press
Wangas City
Will Iseure
St. Louis
Kansas City
Baltimore
Taxes in Oklahoma Will Be Neary $20 000 000
Guthrie Oklahoma October 7 1909 Tax totals projected for Oklahoma this year range from 14 to 20 million including state funds county city and school district levies. Big counties Mogoke and Oklahoma hold about 2 079 218 in taxes with a state levy of 2 148 458 and most of the remainder for local districts. Schools likely to receive more than one third of the burden as examiner C A Taylor trims levies to match needs.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Honeyhill Township
Adair County
C.A. Taylor
Munkogee
Creek County
Muskogee
Oklahoma County
Muskogee County
Caddo County
Choctaw
Comanche
Craig
Creek
Creek, $62,084 Reductions Not Yet Wie Atay, $21,974; LeFlore
Monee
Ulgee
Seminole
Wanker
Washington
Bequoyah
Haskell
Hughes
Oklahoma City graft probe under West’s direction
Oklahoma City and county graft investigations intensified as a grand jury filed a special report with District Judge George J. Clark. Five indictments for bribery were issued against ex Deputy Sheriff R. J. Armstrong, each charged for accepting bribes from pawnbroker E A Gomez to expose bootlegging activities. Armstrong posted $1,000 bond and was released. The action, led by Attorney General Charles West, followed testimony from bootleggers and graft witnesses, with further indictments anticipated.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
George J. Clark
R. J
Jake) Armstrong
Fair Grounds
H. D. Garrison
George Hale
Dan Phillips
Armstrong
Court House
E. A. Gomez
Sam Libmat
oMeers
Garrison
BE. J. Giddings
Clark
Charles West
J.B. Bailey
Seales
Grand Jury
Earley
William Herniman
Joe H. Johnson
West
Armatrong
Land of Nod Presented With return of Knox Wilson cast
Land of Nod at the Auditorium showcases a refreshed production with most of last season s cast led by Knox Wilson. New scenery and costumes replace prior versions and French comedy scenes are added to deliver a near new show with familiar characters such as April Fool The Chorus Girl The Welsh Bart The Weather Man The Man in the Moon The Sand Man and Rory Rory Alice. Nell McNell and Adna McNabb return from The Red Mill era as featured players in the season s cant.
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Samuae
EK. Rork
Threater-Coers
Vinsta
Knox Wilson
Land of Nod
Furniahes Ealedtdlament
April Fool
Barebit
Weatherman
the Sandman
Rory Rory Alice
Nell McNell
Adna McNabb
Charles B. Dillingham
Senator Elkin’s Daughter Returns From Europe
Senator Elkin’s daughter Katherine Elkin, daughter of West Virginia Senator Elkins, arrives from Europe today. She denies harvest to jn viewers. Her brother Davis was engaged to the Duke of Abroest. When asked if he would know if such an engagement existed he replied not necessarily. Lawney’s candid on at the post office news store Lewnay’s Capcommtes 10 to 65 cents per hex. Post office news summary.
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Associated Prono
New York
Katherine Elkine
Senator Elkins
West Virginia
Europe
Davis
Pad al bin Ulster
Duke of Abroest
Oklahoma Guardian Seeks Sale of Distracted Ward’s Land
In Craig County Oklahoma the guardian E D Ballard petitions for sale of Ruthie Harlin an incompetent. Court orders public sale of undivided one seventh interest in land in Section 26 Township 28 North Range 21 East and related parcels to support maintenance. Hearing set November 10 1909 with publication required for four weeks in Vinita Weekly Chieftain.
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Pst
State of
Oklahoma
Craig
Ruthie Harlin
E. D. Ballard
Maid Ward
Vinita
Craig County
Theo. D. B. Frear
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Cherokee Co Oklahoma
Guardian J Paden announces sale of minor Lucy Padens estate under Cherokee County Court order dated September 27 1909. Sale to highest bidder for cash on October 18 1909 at 11 am at Couch and McMichael Tahlequah office with J T Parke County Judge or guardian present. Property includes described lands in Section 26 Township 28 North Range 21 East Craig County Oklahoma. Proceeds to be paid in cash. further details at Couch McMichael Talitequats Oklahoma.
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State of Oklahoma
Craig
Bertha Riley
Jy Jerry Riley
Bertha ‘Riley
Min Hhat
Nowata County
Oklahoma
Minor
Winita
Craig County
Vinita
Theo. D. B, Frear
Chieftain
Lacy Paden
T. J. Paden
Cherokee County
Lucy Padew
Couch & McMichael
Tahlequah
Section
Township
Range
J. T. Parke
Talitequats
Notice of minor majora marks removal of disabilities
As next friend for Majora M. Marks, a minor, the undersigned petitions the State District Court for Craig County Oklahoma to adjudge the minor competent to transact business and to negotiate a mortgage. The filing date is October 21, 1909.
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Majora M. Marks
State District Court
Craig County
Oklahoma
Hearst Nominated for Mayor by Cooper Union Mass Meeting
William Randolph Hearst was nominated for mayor last night at a Cooper Union mass meeting called by his admirers. The action was taken with anticipation of strong support and heated discussion among attendees.
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New York
William ‘Randolph Hearst
Cooper Union
Tia Antborteation
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Werkly Chieftain Co. Marks
Shers
Anne
Phares
Vinita, Ohla
Craig Comity
Gover SH
Murthy
Gotiwane
Pinto Tribune
Bntigen Bea
vMictim i
Oklahome Son
Addy
Teela
North Pole
Tub
Chidboma City
Seeviyah Avenue
Tulsa
Arkanian
Saputpa
Mr. Taft
Republican
Phowix
Piravis Otande
Nore
Alea
Speary
Onge
Elkin
Lawney's
Clear and News
Lewnay
Fost
Sumal
Starr & Patten
Guardian
Stark & Palten
Couch & Memicuarl, Attorneys
J. Paden
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