Ada B and E Club Ball Ends In Grand Banquet
The Ada B and E Club, mostly lifelong bachelors, debated survival and opted for a celebratory Thanksgiving ball and banquet. About 40 couples attended at the court house building, then feasted at Byrd Hotel with Mr. and Mrs. Thrasher coordinating service and speeches by Orville Snead and others. The event showcased local hospitality and civic support from Zinn & King.
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B.& E. Club
Whio
Ada
Orville Snead
Zinn & King
Court House
Tom Uope
Happy Bachelors
Byrd Hotel
Thrasher
Mrs.Thrasher
Iyrd
Clifford Thompson
Harry Bowler
Mr. Moore
Roff
Gorze
Congressman Seeks Delegate from Indian Territory
Citizens in the Indian Territory urge Congress to appoint a delegate to the lower house. The appeal emphasizes representation for local concerns and calls for swift action by lawmakers.
WEW Form of Government Bill For Indian Territory
A push will seek Congressional passage at the upcoming session to grant Indian Territory a House delegate and begin self government planning. C E Foley of Eufaula acts as a Washington representative to press recognition without tying to statehood efforts.
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Washington
Congress
Indian Territory
House
Senate
C. E. Foley
Eufaula
Foley
Wagoner waterworks and oil well update plus Katy extension
Indian Territory notes report Wagoner harnessing waterworks amid delight after a fine quality oil gusher at 600 feet. Grove Sun editor Gus Ivey is highlighted as a notable voice among locals. The Katy extension advances into Oklahoma, with plans to reach Oklahoma City then extend toward Wichita Falls.
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Red Fork
Oklahoma
Cleveland
Oklahoma City
Wichita Falls
Tex
Indian Territory seeks delegate to Congress
Representative Curtis introduced C. E. Foley of Eufaula J T to present a petition for electing a territorial delegate in the House. The convention urged the president to back delegate representation to address lack of schools asylums and care for the helpless and homeless. Roosevelt promised careful consideration and discussion with others.
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Washington
Curtis
Kansas
C. E. Foley
Eufaula
J. T
Indian Territory
Congress
Foley
High Class Entertainments Planned by Rev J B McDonald
A course offers three events starting December 11 featuring The Ladies Symphony Quartett and leading public readers including Hon John Temple Graves. Seasonal tickets are 1 50, single performances 1 00. Proceeds aid Methodist Church organizers.
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J. B. McDonald
Ladies Symphony Quartett
America
John Temple Graves
Grave
Bob Taylor
Methodist Church
Fisher Hotel receivership sought for Tishomingo property
Ardmore I November 27 The Merchants and Planters Bank of Sherman and H Foster receiver for Chickasaw Nation ask US Court to appoint a receiver for the Fisher Hotel in Tishomingo. Paul Jones charged with selling liquor and Will Jones with Dove Walker charged with assault to kill were bound over after trial before Judge Talbott. land jury to decide. Bob Nester and Joe Hastings accompanied the prisoners to Ardmore.
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Ardmore
Merchants and Planters Bank of Sherman
H. ©. Foster
United States Court
Fisher Hotel
Tishomingo
Paul Jones
Will Jones
Dove Walker
Talbott
Bob Nester
Joe Hastings
Embezzlement Charge In Bank Case Involving Ravin
Ravin E T is charged with embezzlement in a Bank of case reported by R E Neal, the bank president, on November 28. The brief item notes the legal action and the individuals involved.
Indian Territory Convention Work and Legal Moves
Mr Foley opens headquarters at Nations Hotel for Congress men and reporters to discuss Indian Territory affairs. He met Roosevelt and lawmakers on Indian Affairs and Territories committees to push his plan, while a Tennessee bill for a government like Oklahoma and New Mexico faces statehood hurdles. Foley also plans to introduce his own bill.
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Indian Territory
South McAlester
Foley
the Nations
Congress
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Moon
Tennessee
House Committee On Territories
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chitwood
B& E Club
Adam
Chickasaw Institute For
Sulphur
I. T
Madill
I. K
WEW
Indian Territory News
Wagoner
Mr. Woodruff
Gus Ivey
The
Grove Sun
Grove
Peli Folu
Mr. Roosevelt
McDonald
Jewel Steel
Round Oak
Peninsular Steel
M. L. Powers
L. T. Walters
W. C. Duncan & CO
Ravia
Jno. A. Williams
J. Warren
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