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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
6
A late night session in Washington focused on constitutional amendments proposed by Senator Owen. The discussion touched on direct ballots, legislative processes, and potential impacts on state laws as lawmakers debated feasibility and constitutional constraints.
Fragmentary report outlines a governor discussion on income tax policy and possible fiscal reforms. Mentions key figures such as a governor and a premier, with references to party lines and regional debates.
Final triumph for bank guaranty lam as state banking board reviews questionable paper found in Wohrupia bank led by W. J. Norton. Committee hearings in Bartlesville examined assets and deposits. board reports show payment for near term claims and single bank concerns amid statewide bank assessments.
Cathrie Okina reports a wonderful increase in state bank deposits. The article notes individual deposits on September 2 and a June figure, with total insured and secured sums totaling $167,008. The piece mentions a loss or discrepancy of $250,529.99 and references a bank examiner’s finding and the overall improvement in state bank funds.
Chittrie Oklahoma official files a claim with the state for the $200 reward for Hunter's arrest and delivery. Sheriff Garrison of Ojabota court says he collected $700 of the amount and notes he could have taken Hunter alive but pursued him since last December, following James Woods of Arkansas.
The first oil well in Craig County is brought in. Located about fifteen miles west of the city, it is owned by J. J. Gayton J. J. Robinson and associates Roete. The well is thought to be about a fifty barrel per day production.
Locale announces carrier routes amid a tangle of misread street names and garbled directions. The plan lists many segments and cross streets, naming various avenues and blocks as routes, with unclear spellings and numerous errors throughout.
Legal action concerns the taxing of allotments held by the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations in Oklahoma. State and county officials, including the state auditor and tribal leaders, argue that Congress lacks power to tax tribal lands. the case details intergovernmental tax exemptions and the impact on allottees.
A muddled report describes Oklahoma state bankers facing reimbursement concerns amid a looming liquidity crisis. Experts discuss capital stock, bank safety, and potential regulatory actions as authorities weigh measures to protect deposits and stabilize the banking system. The text references liquidation pressures, supervisory decisions, and possible court implications amid a tense financial debate.
A message from local leaders urges Senator Gore to aid in uniting Democrats and Republicans to support President Nixon's policy goals. They stress bipartisanship to improve welfare, with Gore urged to back a reform that would advance the public interest and curb partisan friction.
Wilbur Wright broke the world speed record for a seaplane over a hundred meter course, clocking eighty eight and three tenths seconds, twenty seconds faster than the previous French mark. The flight reached forty six miles an hour and was conducted in connection with the army airplane school.
Guests at the New Staite Hotel in McAlester Oklahoma fled in their night clothes after a disturbance last night. Fire or danger destroyed or damaged furniture and property, with losses estimated around thirty thousand dollars.
Associated Press reports in Leavenworth that Cudahy Packing faces forged internal tax stamp charges. The firm agrees to a compromise payment totaling $87,777.54 to settle alleged stamp and tax discrepancies.
A collision near Tepeta Berladw maicetion train injured and killed many as casualties mounted to about thirty reported dead. Rescue teams and authorities work to confirm numbers and secure the scene.
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