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December 23, 1909
The Mena Weekly Star
Mena, Polk County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
In Oklahoma City, petitions seek immediate grand jury to probe Columbia Bank and Trust failure, tied to Tulsa's Farmers' National Bank where president C. L. Norton is implicated. Judge Clark schedules jury for Jan. 3; Norton denies interest.
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TO PROBE FAILURE OF BANK.
Empaneling of Grand Jury Follows Petitions in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City, Ok., Dec. 15.--Petitions are being signed here tonight demanding the empaneling of a grand jury immediately to investigate the cause of the failure of the Columbia Bank and Trust Company. This action is a result of the failure of the Farmers' National Bank of Tulsa, in which C. L. Norton, president of the Columbia, is reported to be interested.
District Judge George W. Clark today issued a call for a grand jury to convene January 3. This jury may satisfy the petitioners.
Mr. Norton denied tonight that he was interested in the Farmers' National Bank of Tulsa or was responsible for its failure.
Empaneling of Grand Jury Follows Petitions in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City, Ok., Dec. 15.--Petitions are being signed here tonight demanding the empaneling of a grand jury immediately to investigate the cause of the failure of the Columbia Bank and Trust Company. This action is a result of the failure of the Farmers' National Bank of Tulsa, in which C. L. Norton, president of the Columbia, is reported to be interested.
District Judge George W. Clark today issued a call for a grand jury to convene January 3. This jury may satisfy the petitioners.
Mr. Norton denied tonight that he was interested in the Farmers' National Bank of Tulsa or was responsible for its failure.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Bank Failure
Grand Jury
Oklahoma City
Tulsa Bank
C. L. Norton
What entities or persons were involved?
C. L. Norton
George W. Clark
Where did it happen?
Oklahoma City, Ok.; Tulsa
Story Details
Key Persons
C. L. Norton
George W. Clark
Location
Oklahoma City, Ok.; Tulsa
Event Date
Dec. 15; January 3
Story Details
Petitions demand grand jury to investigate Columbia Bank and Trust Company failure, linked to Farmers' National Bank of Tulsa where president C. L. Norton is reportedly interested. Judge George W. Clark calls jury for January 3. Norton denies involvement.