Irrigation congress to meet in Spokane after southern push
President Taft will visit Spokane for a National Irrigation Congress session on March 29. Southern delegates led by James Cosgrove expect the 13th organization to move the conference venue to the South, possibly Charleston. Arthur Hooker notes the plan to invite President Taft to speak and attend sessions, hoping his presence benefits all attendees. Warranty deeds filed on March 27 reference several property transfers in the area.
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Spokane
Wash
estes
National Irrigation congress
James Cosgrove
Charleston
rainage commission
Charleston county
Arthur Hooker
Board of control
He sayar
South
Cosgrove
Camrlesion
congress
Snvitation
Hooker
Knights of Pythias Convention Attendance Requested
Members of the Knights of Pythias are urged to attend the convention set for Tuesday night November 2 1909 at Alyreds. District Deputy Woolard will preside with W C Leb Chancellor Commander and others listed. Absent members are asked to be present to handle the business of the order.
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Knights-of -Fythias
order
Alyreds
absenbers
Tniyertance
Woolard
W. C. LEB
ANTS K
Re & 5
Retreat Before Troops In Indian Skirmish Near Henryetta
Chief Cragg Snake and his followers retreated before five Oklahoma Militia companies late Tuesday, delaying a planned engagement. Colonel Hofmann ordered a night bivouac, then reinforcements from Lawton arrived at dawn as rumors spread of a potential assault. Crazy Suske and other chiefs faced ultimata of surrender or battle, with tensions rising along Deep Park Creek seven miles east of Henryetta.
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Oklahoma
City
Cragg Snake
fotlerers
tonigas
nygroves
north Canadians river
Deep Park Creek
Henryetta
Hofmnad
Lawton
Crazy Snake Band Clash Prompts Militia Action in Indian Territory
In Henryetta and surrounding areas tension erupts as Crazy Snake’s warriors, about 290 strong, prepare a final stand against state authorities. Two hundred militiamen leave Henryetta at 3 am to pursue the armed band amid deaths, wounds, and widespread fear.
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Crazy Snake
Trott
Jine
Henvyeua
Gragy Snake
Harrie
Tadiai
depwties
Fhenryetta
shetland
Heurvetta
Mareshal Baum
Cheeotah
Dem Oden
Eufania
Haskell
Herryetta
Indian raid scare ends as militia arrives at dusk
Raiders from Crady Snake's men threatened towns along the railroad routes prompting residents to arm and patrol. Gov Haskell was asked to deploy militia. Soldiers reached the scene at 3 pm and the Indian band retreated to avoid a clash, choosing to withdraw rather than engage Crazy and force.
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Crady Snake
subrouang
Oklahoma attorney general receives favorable Chicago letter on court monopoly ruling
A March letter from Eagar A Bancroft praises Oklahoma Supreme Court’s Lumber Coal and Elevator decision for its clear law on monopolies and corporate conduct. The writer argues the opinion sets concrete standards aiding regulation and outlines a shift toward a modern view of antitrust issues in the territory.
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Oka
Mareh
Charles West
Eagar A. ‘Bancroft
usted corporation
Chicago
Oklahoma
union
Westi
supreme court
avis
Dunn
Emergency clause on school lands lease questioned by governor
Gov Traskell asked Attorney General West if an emergency clause on the bill granting leases of school lands passed as the second legislative reading. West said the question should go to district court, citing Art. 5, Sec. 48 of the state constitution restricting emergency measures to immediate necessities and not extending franchises or leases beyond one year.
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West
Traskell
sehoal
atorney
haid
Notice Farmers Seek Cotton Seed Sale at Tex B S Point
Fragmentary notice from a Texas farm area asking farmers to provide cotton seed at a designated point. Mentions First National Bank and a want ad reference. Text is garbled but suggests an exchange or sale arrangement tied to a local bank and business office.
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Tex
First “National Bank
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