Guthrie Leaders Fight to Keep Oklahoma Capital
Wegation sent to Washington to oppose removal of the capital from Guthrie. Guss of Guthrie leads a sixteen member committee to protest statehood plans and possible shift of capital to Oklahoma City. Guthrie residents fear amendments could relocate the capital and federal courts to Oklahoma City under the omnibus statehood bill.
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Washington
WU. C. Guss
Bank of Indian Territory of
Guthrie
Guss
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Beveridge
Doyle Claims Authorship of Beveridge Substituted Bill
Thomas H. Doyle asserts the Beveridge substitute statehood bill closely resembled his 1900 Stephens Patterson draft which later became known as the Patterson bill. He explains naming Oklahoma City over Guthrie for the Western federal court seat after a Washington dinner and notes Muskogee and South McAlester vied for the Eastern seat amid statehood debates.
Oklahoma City Judge Acquitted on Obscenity Charge
The jury acquitted Judge John Burton of sending obscene literature by mail but found him insane and a danger. Judge Irwin ordered U S Marshal to take him into custody for transfer to the federal insane asylum in Washington D C.
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Oklahoma City
John Burton
Irwin
United States
Washington, D. C
Man from Rice County Found Dead in Pampas Hotel
PONCA CITY F. Simons a farm hand from Rice County Kansas was found dead in the Pampas hotel by suicide. The victim used a pocket knife to inflict fatal wounds on neck wrists and abdomen and held the knife when found. He carried $35 and a deposit slip for $135 from the First National Bank of this city. coroner declined an inquest.
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Ponca City
F. Simons
Rice County
Kansas
Pampas
First National Bank
Court at Mangum Seeks Winter Session Start
Mangum district court plans to begin the January term in the county. The court now offers comfortable jury rooms and Judge Gillette aims to hold the winter session locally in this judicial circuit.
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Mangum
Gillette
Lone Wolf meeting eyed town improvements and rail terminus
At Lone Wolf a railroad meeting heard Orient company offer to invest 3500 in townsite improvements and to make Lone Wolf a railroad terminus for a set period. They would begin laying rails within thirty days if residents donated half the town lots and portions of Shumaker and Martin quarters totaling 320 acres.
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Lone Wolf
Orient
Shumaker Quarter
Martin Quarter
Judge Burwell Assigned to Second District Court
An order of the territorial court assigns Hon. Benj. F. Burwell of the third district to the second district to handle all matters that may arise. The assignment takes effect yesterday and he will preside over Reno court in Judge Irwin’s absence.
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Burwell
Guthrie
Territorial Court
Benj. F. Burwell
Third Judicial District
Irwin
Reno
Painter a Confirmed Bachelor
John S. Sargent, renowned American portrait painter, travels to the United States to paint President Roosevelt and is described as a lifelong bachelor who excludes women from domestic duties.
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John S. Sargent
Roosevelt
Kingfisher Granted Free Mail Delivery
Postmaster McKinley reports the post office department allows free delivery in Kingfisher and Hosford will investigate street and address conditions. City council moves to number houses and install street signs as federal workers prepare to deliver to residents.
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Kingfisher
McKinley
Post Office Department
Hosford
Uncle Sam
Missing Stillwater Merchant Alfred J. Barnes Feared Dead
Alfred J. Barnes of Hillwater vanished after October 10 11 12 in Kansas City during carnival week. He owned a large Stillwater clothing store, carried diamonds worth 5000 dollars, and left a wife and Elks membership. His father Wellington Barnes funds efforts to locate him. Barnes is described as 32 with light complexion brown eyes prominent ears and distinctive features. He wore a gray suit with diamond jewelry and a middle part in his hair.
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Stillwater
Alfred J. Barnes
Kansas City
Barhes
Chicago
Wellington Barnes
First National Bank of Nevada
Barnes
Nevada Lodge of Elks
West
Corera
Postoffice Robbery in Yukon Ends with Marshal Shot
Burglars entered the Yukon postoffice and blew the safe, taking nearly $300 in stamps and cash. Four men fled on a horse and buggy. Marshal Monfort was wounded in a brief exchange of fire after he confronted them. A matching stolen rig was later found near Oklahoma City.
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Yukon
Mr. Monfort
Oklahoma City
Carpenter Isaac Anderson Bound Over On Assault Charge
In Lawton Judge Widmer bound Isaac Anderson over to the grand jury after a hearing on an alleged assault against Nora Mann. Bond set at $1,000. the defendant failed to post and was jailed. Anderson, a Walter resident and carpenter, disputes the accusation while Nora Mann testifies to the incident. County Attorney Stephens and W. E. Hudson prosecuted for the territory, with Taylor and Alexander defending.
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Lawton
Widmer
Isaac Anderson
Grand Jury
Isaac Andreson
Walter
Mann
Nora Mann
Texas
Oklahoma National Banks Reserve and Loans Report
The November 25 abstract shows Oklahoma banks with reserves at 18.46 percent up from 17.45. Loans and discounts fell to 7,458,340 from 7,796,235, gold coin to 234,719, total specie to 526,169, lawful money reserve to 999,274, and individual deposits to 9,906,397 from 9,420,456.
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Washington
National Banks of Oklahoma
Soldiers Hold Up at Ft. Sill Ends in Arrest
John Milmann and James Flynn, soldiers from Ft. Sill, were arrested by Under Sheriff Goff at Ft. Sill on the charge of robbing R. W. Campbell. They were identified by the victim and turned over to the officers after taking Campbell’s gold watch and purse containing one dollar and fifty cents.
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Lawton
John Milmann
James Flynn
Ft. Sill
Goff
R. W. Campbell
Campbell
Lawton Man Suffers Typhoid After Rope Breaks
Jas Osborn fell from a thirty foot well when the rope broke. Rescued and examined by a doctor, he showed no fractures but remained unconscious for thirty six hours. Upon awakening he developed a high fever that progressed to typhoid, though he is now resting well.
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Lawton
Jas. Osborn
Oklahoma opposition to state name change to Jefferson Guthrie
Oklahoma residents from all parties express great indignation at the proposed amendment to rename the state Jefferson Guthrie instead of Oklahoma. They vow indignation meetings across the territory and note comments from federal and territorial officials.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Senate
Jefferson
Farm Economies Urge Careful Bookkeeping and Frugal Practices
The piece argues for meticulous farm bookkeeping to track income and expenses, stop unprofitable crops, and avoid waste. It highlights small savings, such as trimming embryonic ventures, protecting tools from dampness, and saving time by organizing space and routines. It stresses knowing money flows to meet future obligations.
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New York
Formation of Prairie Soils via Charcoal Residues and Humus
T C Wallace explains how black prairie soils remain nitrogen and potash rich due to decayed vegetation charcoal. Waterlogged, air exclusion slows decomposition creating boggy soils with minimal minerals. Over time carbon structures burn off, humus forms, and plants absorb nutrients from mineralized soil waters.
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T. C. Wallace
The Chick-Pea Or Gram A Historical Overview
The chick pea or gram is a shelling pea known as Cicer arietinum and garbanzo in Spanish cookery. It is widely grown in southern Europe Spanish America and British India and is valued for its roasted seeds. In ancient Rome roasted cicer was common and the phrase fricti ciceris emptor referred to a poor man.
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Europe
Spanish America
British India
National Bureau of Forestry Expands Across States
The Bureau expands to 20 states with 165 foresters and 90 new resistants. It studies commercial trees, farm woodlots, treeless areas, and drafts multiple working plans while starting the 1902 1903 fiscal year with 291 860 dollars in appropriation, up from 185 440. Location spans Maine to Nebraska and other regions.
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Bureau of Forestry
Bureau of Forcstry
Congress
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Tennessee
Kentucky
West Virginia
North Caro
Michigan
Nebraska
Oe Cinema
Rivalry Sparks Duel Duelers Clash Over Love
Neil Semple and Captain Hyde confront each other in a tense street exchange. Hyde shows an orange ribbon while Neil vows to dye it crimson in blood, weighing revenge against love and home. The scene ends with formal swordplay threats.
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Neil
Hyde
Katherine
Maiden -Lane
Liberty Street
Broadway
van Heemskirk
Mr. Semple
Neil Seeks Duel Over Katherine in Hidden Romance
In a tense scene Neil vows to confront Capt. Hyde over Katherine’s affections. He courts her forgiveness yet declares a duel, drafting a formal challenge by night to meet "where the sun drops in the wood." He appoints Adamana as his second as the plan moves forward.
Duel Looms On Ketchhook Hill After Deadly Grievance
Hyde plans a duel with Semple over a love triangle involving Miriam Cohen and Kath erine. Cohen urges mercy and quotes sacred law while Miriam acts to avert bloodshed by contacting Van Heemskirk and arranging trusted aid before sunset. Bram races to warn his father as the duel nears on the hill.
The Orange Ribbon Sparks Fatal Duel Between Squires
Delicate feeling prompts a bow of orange ribbon worn over the heart. Neil charges Hyde after a quarrel over the ribbon. Hyde is wounded and the duel ends with both men falling. Semple and Van Heemskirk intervene as Joris guards the ribbon, claiming it is Hyde's life bought by blood.
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Neil
Hyde
van Heemskirk
Semple
Joris
Manchoes of a Family Scandal Reach The King's Arms
Batavius returns to Van Heemskirk's house enraged by news of a duel. Madam and Joanna wait on the front stoop as Dinorah serves tea. Batavius proclaims disgrace has fallen on the family and vows to uphold morality despite the shock.
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Batavius
Katherine
van Heemskirk
Madam
Joanna
Dinorah
Bait for Wild Turkeys Before Gun of Export
North Carolina reports wild turkeys still plentiful in parts of several states but questions arise over how long this will last. Gil McDuffie is accused of killing 1508 wild turkeys and 700 deer using baited corn to lure flocks into a blind before opening fire with a shotgun.
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North Carolina
Arkansas
Texas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Missouri
Gil McDuffie
McDuffie
Fence of Elk Horns Spans 200 Feet in Livingston Montana
A fence about 200 feet long in Livingston Montana is built entirely from elk antlers also called wapiti. These deer family animals shed horns yearly and regrow them. The old horns are plentiful in forests and used for various commercial purposes.
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Horne
Livingston, Mont
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Doyle
Hillwater
Yukon Postoffice
Carpenter
National Bureau of Forestry
Capt. Hyde
Capt
Richard Hyde
His Majesty’s
Hatdhhook
Neil Semple
Adamana
Sienna
Mr. Beekman
Capt. Earle
Cohen
Fraunce’s
Miriam
John Cohen
Miriam Cohen
Bram
Elder
Ketchhook Hill
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