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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1909

Page

8

Eastern group of bankers favored the guaranty law

A Tulsa area meeting of the Eastern Group of Bankers discussed support for the guaranty law and criticized the plan to place deposits as reserve in state banks. They urged changes to strengthen security backing deposits and reorganize the state banking board. The telegram praised Governor Haskell and Banking Commissioner Young for handling the Columbia Bank matter and ended with a banquet signaling broad support.

Tulsa Oklahoma Lew Aloe Bowser Erate Bank Haskell State Bank Young A Nh N. Howell State of Oklahiona Guthrie Okie Bure Oknhomna Bankers Powerse Columbia Hank & Trust Company Hole Ohirae Weettall Haptell A. M. Young Young Brady Hotel W. Westfall J. W. Orr Wiest National Bank Marr Oklahoma State Bank Tulaa

Truant Officer Urged 10 Action By Juvenile Court

Judge Theo Frear urges Vinita Oklahoma educators and peace officers to enforce compulsory school attendance laws. He asks the Board of Education and the superintendent to report age 6 to 16 truants and to identify children not in school or involved with pools and street after dark.

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Quarantine Change Defeated in Gutheir County Vote

A county vote rejected a proposed quarantine change aimed at keeping cattle from fever infected districts out of Oklahoma. The measure failed 7 to 4 after a heated session led by state cattle groups. The board then restricted Texas cattle shipments into the quarantined area and discussed water provisions to clean up the township if the agriculture board places the area above the quarantine line.

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Trapp Calls for New State Banking Board

Guthrie Oklahoma October meeting reports State Auditor M E Trapp urging creation of a seven member banking board with at least two state bankers, one lawyer, one merchant and one farmer. He argues for banker representation on the board and control over the depositors guaranty fund to ensure proper administration and accountability.

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Granite Reformatory Site Chosen After Local Debate

The Granite town meeting approved Proposition No 1 for a state reformatory. A Granite site at Little Wild Cat Mountain, south and east of the city, chosen among two options, spans about 120 acres of farming land and 40 acres of granite. The loan is supported by 90 percent local backing and construction will proceed quickly.

Uthirio Granite Ln Whd Cat Mountain Warren Sam Plounney Tern

Tidal Wave Hits Santa Rosa Amid Night Outbreak

A chaotic night at Santa Rosa brought a tidal wave event causing loss of life and widespread fear as authorities moved to locate missing individuals and assess damage. Residents described severe weather and rising waters sweeping through the city, with emergency services coordinating cleanup and rescue efforts.

Santa Rosa Pres Mesto City Banta Hone

Halloween customs around the world in old society notes

A reflective piece notes Halloween falling on Sunday and hints at lighter observances this year. It recounts traditional practices from Scotland to Ireland and England, including apple rituals, nut divination, and festive decorations with pumpkins, candles, and mythic symbols.

Hallowe'en Robert Burne Scotland Ax Nuty Alvinaton

Fire Rips Lynehurst Orphan Home with 26 Perished

At Lynehurst Virginia a fast spreading blaze tore through Shelton College orphan home killing 26 children. Inmates on the second floor perished as Ruby Moorefield escaped briefly then returned to the building. Fifteen were rescued from the third floor as women workers aided by brave bystanders rushed to save others.

Associated Press Lynehturg Shelton College Lynehture Vai Phan Ruby Lielle Moorefeld Manle Reynolds Merle Hickison Mary Poole Thoor Ruby Moorefield Slater

Cannon Fire Salute to Presidential Party

The battery along the Ohio River fired a roaring salute as the presidential flotilla passed Cape Carlo entering the river. Crowds from Louisville, Kentucky and Missouri watched the ceremonial discharge while the president reaffirmed support for deep waterways and commerce.

Prous Carlo Ohio River Boon Cape Cario Ollever Lever Lihhiels Kentucky Missouri

Confesses Murder of His Wife at Islip

Brooklyn report states Frederick Wueller confessed to killing his wife Amma late last year in Islip. The announcement came via Associated Press dispatched from New York, detailing the admission and outlining the case timeline.

Islip Associated Prev Impetier Cafferty Brooklyn Frederick Wueller Amma Tatty

National Banks The Oklahoma Guaranty Law Debate

Oklahoma City October reports quote J F Rochan of Fairfax and A M Young, state bank commissioner, defending the state guaranty law amid questions after the Columbia Bank failure. Rochan argues the law protects depositors and preserves national bank viability, while predicting many small national banks may convert to state banks if losses mount.

Governor Replies to Wall Street Criticism in Oklahoma

Guthrie Oklahoma Dot. Zive No state officer in charge of reorganizing the Columbia Bank and Trust. Governor Huse Kell replies to criticism from Wall Street Journal and others. He states no officer owed the bank except Treasurer Menefee, who had two $10,000 notes. notes largely secured, one paid, the other due later. Officials claim no independent accountant was used. guaranty fund usage explained. the bank’s depositor balances reduced from 184,000 to 52,000. reorganization is not handled by state officers.

Viate Columbia Bank and Trust Company Tts Menefee State Bank Commissionur Ka Wall Street Oklahoma

Astronomy Meang of Conviction in 1808 Murder Case

In Richmond Missouri John Whitnett, a wealthy farmer, was convicted of murdering Al Labright, a schoolteacher, near Fom Missouri. In October 1808 he received a prison sentence. Key evidence centered on Whitnett’s whereabouts the night of the tragedy with testimony from Professor J R W of Park College on darkness at the hour.

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Trail of Missing Family Found in Majove Desert

An Associated Press report from San Bernardino California notes a trail of a lost family located in the Mojave Desert. The search led by A. loge and 2 raneher began today with Kellogere abandoning camp. five persons were involved, and the Holands were guided toward safety as the group pressed onward.

Associated Prens San Bernardinn Cal Wien

Engel in Luckiest Mar Fire Draws in Land Draw

William J. Engel of Bit was drawn from the envelopes in the land draw. The event occurred in Cheyenne and Standing Rock today.

Engel Aberdeen William J. Engel Bit

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Oklahoma City Frear Oklahoma City Bank Guaranty Plan Guthrie Get M. E. Trapp Columbia Bank and ‘Trust Company Aingle M Bink Mr Tey Atate Ritlvent Etite Ohio J. F. Rochan Des Moines Register and Leader Rochan Eandler Prat National Bank Fairfax Calujobla Bank Rowhan Des Moines Regioror Anton Isakoll Wall Street Journal Astronomy Farmer
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