Oklahoma and Public Lands Under Secretary Hitchcock Report
The secretary laments efforts to free public land from private interests and notes agencies’ and local officials’ obstacles. Oklahoma’s governor Frank Frantz reports rapid territorial growth, rising population to about 845,000, and extensive agriculture, rail and road expansion, new industries, and booming crop yields. The summary highlights land values, schools, banks, irrigation, and future development across education, infrastructure, and commerce in 1905–1906.
Alva Groom Marries Despite Foot Amputation Accident
William Womack of Alva wed as scheduled after a fatal accident near his wedding day required amputation of his foot. The incident occurred the day before the ceremony and did not delay the marriage plans.
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Womack
William Womack
Alva
Animal Show Plans 400 Acre Muskogee Winter Ranch
A purchasing agent for an animal show company selects 400 acres near Muskogee as winter quarters for the circus. The show’s agent visits Indian Territory for weeks seeking a desirable location for a ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circus Company
Muskogee
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Exposition Plans and Territorial Finance Summary
The report details oil storage capacity and current stock worth 45 cents per barrel, a planned grey exhibits display for the Jamestown exposition funded by the Oklahoma federation of commercial and industrial organizations, and a major civil case Oklahoma vs American Bending Co. The treasury held $732,587.18 on June 30 1906 with warrants totaling $751,038.39. It covers agricultural station work including cattle vaccine distribution saving an estimated $100,000 yearly, Bermuda grass distribution to 700 farmers, and the Oklahoma livestock sanitary commission enforcing quarantine against Texas fever. It notes cattle inspection rules, presence of seven inspectors, and cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Animal Industry. It highlights the territory's strong cattle industry, disease status, and a closing summary of the opening of the new country and town funds for Anadarko Hobart and Lawton.
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Mond
Alva
Weatherford
Congress
Territory
State University
State of Oklahom
Coleges
Territorial
Langston
Life Insurance Companies of
Oklahoma
the Board of Agriculture
Reclamation Service
The
Geological Survey
Red River
Greer
Kiowa
Southwest
Kansas
Texas
Wichita Mountains
Cleve Wnee County
Oklahoma Federation of Commercial and Industrial Organizations
Territory of
Ameiian Bending Company of
Baltimore
District Court of
Logan County
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Stillwater
Oklahoma Livestock Sanitary Commission
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Anadarko
Hobart
Lawton
Population Of Cities Secretary McNabb's Biennial Report
Figures from Oklahoma board of agriculture show city populations, railroads, and valuations. Oklahoma City leads with 40,000. Guthrie 27,000. Shawnee 15,656. Enid 13,248. Norman 3,124. Logan leads negro population with 7,278. total Oklahoma population 662,287. County areas listed amid talks of county division.
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McNabb
Oklahoma Board of Agriculture
A. C. McNabb
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Shawnee
Enid
FE Reno
Lawton
Hobart
Norman
Perry
Woodward
Blackwell
Ponca City
Stillwater
Mangum
Alva
Anadarko
Tecumseh
Kingfisher
Newkirk
Hennessey
Pawnee
Chandler
Edmond
Tonkawa
Altus
Cleveland
Geary
Watonga
Logan
Oklahoma County
St. Louis financier unveils Monett railroad plan toward Tulsa
J. F. Christensen, representing a St. Louis capital group, announces a new railroad to be built from Monett Missouri to connect with a southwestern line. He declines naming the line but hints the route would pass through Tulsa and Oklahoma City, with Ardmore as the southern terminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Christensen
St. Louis Capital
Monett
Christensen
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Ardmore
Interior Dept Declared Sole Guardian of Indian Rights
Washington confirms Secretary Hitchcock states the Interior Department is the only agency through which Indian rights can be protected against predatory real estate agents. The remark emphasizes federal responsibility for safeguarding tribal interests.
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Interior Department
Washington
Hitchcock
Texas rate reform urged as constitution topic
Texas railroad official O B Colquitt urged a constitutional maximum for passenger and freight rates. He warned Texas regulation largely failed as a rate maker and praised uniform rates while urging Oklahoma to craft a law showing government regulation can work. A second item reports the House voting to restore standard spelling in government printing.
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Guthrie
O. B. Colquitt
Texas
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Colquitt
Theodore Roosevelt
Union
Rocky Mountain and
Pacific States
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas Commission
Nebraska
Oklahoma
House Resolution Seeks Complete Public Land Withdrawals
The House adopted a resolution asking the Secretary of the Interior for a full description of all public lands withdrawn or reserved from entry since July 1, 1906. It requires a tabulated statement by state and territory of withdrawn areas and the total across all public lands. The goal is to inform Congress on the President's coal land withdrawal recommendations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Executive Departments
Representative Landis
Joint Committee On Spelling
House of Representatives
Landis
House
Congress
Government Printing Office
Gillett
Massachusetts
House Committee On Appropriations
Secretary of the Interior
Bank Robbers Crack Morris Safe Take $3000
Expert cracksmen blew open the Bank of Morris and secured $3,000. They escaped toward Okmulgee after cutting the telephone line. Piling up boxes for shelter indicates they planned a desperate fight if needed.
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Morris
Bank of Morris
Okmulgee
New State Must Pay Convention Expenses Says Filson
Guthrie disbursing officer Charles H. Filson warns that funds will run out for the constitutional convention and related elections. He notes the comptroller advised incurring new debts beyond the 100000 appropriation, with about 40000 already paid and 5000 in delegate mileage. He also refused to pay unknown credit bills and expects the new state to assume debts, applying prior enabling act language to Oklahoma.
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Filson
Guthrie
Charles H. Filson
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
To Be Court Martialed For Brownsville Riot
Maj. Charles W. Penrose and Capt. Edgar A. Macklin of Company C Twentieth Fifth Infantry face a court martial under the 62d Article of War for conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline in the Brownsville riot last August. Specifications allege failure to exercise diligence in preventing the event.
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Washington
General Staff
Secretary of War
Charles W. Penrose
Edgar A. Macklin
Company C
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Brownsville
Tex
Indian Agent Bentley Seeks Tax on Most Indian Lands
M. J. Bentley formerly Indian agent at Shawnee will go to Washington to urge taxation for public purposes on all Indian lands except those held by full bloods.
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M. J. Bentley
Shawnee
Washington
Indian appropriation bill for 1908 approved by House
The Indian appropriation bill carrying about $8,000,000 was agreed upon by the House committee on Indian affairs. The 1907 appropriation was $9,405,000 and the 1908 estimates totaled $7,970,000, about $30,000 below the committee bill. A $150,000 addition funds public schools in Indian Territory pending a state system in Oklahoma.
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Washington
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Shawnee Gas Plans Pipe Natural Gas From Sapulpa Fields
Shawnee Gas and Electric, owners of the coal gas plant, arrange to bring natural gas into Shawnee from Sapulpa area fields. The company holds a long franchise and has deposited a $1,000 forfeit with the city if gas is not piped within 15 months.
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Shawnee Gas and Electric Company
Sapulpa
Shawnee
Economy Tested As Young Banker Marries American Heiress
The exchange hints at a modest budget of 30000 dollars yearly for the couple and notes the American bride's father lived on far less in his youth. The tone suggests concerns about financial strain and prudent living.
Preamble Adopted at Oklahoma Constitutional Convention
The Oklahoma constitutional convention agreed on a preamble invoking Almighty God to bless liberty and government. Debates over the wording ended with adoption and referral to revision and enrollment committees. Tulsa ports plans drew attention as lawmakers debated Arkansas River navigation and possible federal funding.
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Guthrie
State of
Oklahoma
Constitutional Convention
Murray
Sandlin
Edley
Johnston
Perry
Tulsa
Cobb
Sapulpa
Congress
Arkansas River
Muskogee
Pittman
Enid
Stockholm
Wiliams of
Durant
King of
Kornegay
Vinita
Texas
Legislative Department
McCance
Mutual
Folk
Missouri
May Hinder Railroad Building
Secretary Hitchcock withdraws timber and mineral lands from allotment in the territory which may delay the Indian Central railroad for weeks. Promoter E D Chadick says plans remain to build to Paris Texas. Indian Central sends a representative to Washington to advocate with the Interior Department.
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South M’alester
Hitchcock
Indian Central Railroad
E. D. Chadick
Paris
Texas
Department of the Interior
Indian Central
Washington
Brothers in a Duel Near Bristow Kills Bradford
In a duel near Bristow O L Bradford was killed by brother in law B F Clemons. Bradford used a finel and the report ends abruptly.
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O. L. Bradford
F. Clemmons
Bristow
Tulsa
Bradford
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Interior
Frank Frantz
Osage Indian Reservation
Tennessee
South Dakota
California
Oregon
Colorado
Arkansas
Kentucky
Utah
Nevada
Ohio
Oklatahoma
School For Deaf Dumb
Reform School
Pro Oklahoma
Commissioner Colquitt
Australia
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