Compromise Efforts Continue In Venezuelan Debt Talks
Washington Feb 3 reports detail Bowens decisive note rejecting the British plan as allies push for a settlement. Sternberg and the British Ambassador conferred with Venezuela's rep while talks at the British embassy considered Hague arbitration versus a Washington accord. Bowen favors Hague if necessary to uphold preferential claims.
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Washington
Bowen
London
Berlin
Nome
Baron Sternberg
Mr. Bowen
Mr.Bowen
Venezuela
Hague Tribunal
Germany
Hague
Alles
Work Begins on City Grading Camps
Work commences as the M. E. and T. grading camps arrive quickly in the city. Eby Stockers and Shippeys camps have already reached the area and some are located. The signs point to rapid progress as these work segments proceed in their intended style.
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Eby & Stockers
Shippey
Editors Call for a Munition Primary Election
A call from Ye Editors advocates a city munition primary election with broad support from the people. It argues two groups oppose it the office seeker and the trigger worker who ignore public will and warns elections require party strife.
Chickasaw Allotting Offices Ready in Capitol Building
In Tishomingo Oklahoma Territory two Dawes Commission allotting offices in the capitol building are ready for occupancy with a fifty person staff expected to begin allotting Chickasaw lands in March. The three story brick hotel nearby nears completion with carpets and furniture arriving. Mr Hallendeck is slated to oversee operations next week and the house may open by St. Valentine’s Day.
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Tishomingo
Hallendeck
Durant Voters Approve Water Works and School Bonds
Durant voters approved 965000 in waterworks bonds and 15009 in school bonds while 65000 in waterworks bonds failed. Water votes were 291 for 229 against and school votes 475 for 80 against amid a bitter battle over reservoir location and supply source.
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Durant
J. T
Uncle Joe Bead Erwin Dies at 72 in Territory
Uncle Joe Erwin, 72, sick with a chill Thursday evening, died at 1 a.m. after doctors diagnosed a lung abscess. A respected early white settler of Indian Territory, he was a beloved husband and father and known across the Chickasaw Nation. Sympathy is extended to his family from friends.
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Joe Erwin
Marriage Licenses Issued Since January Fifteenth
A list of marriage licenses issued since January 15 includes Jessie Caulkins age 18 and Terry age 19, C H Townend 27 and Lizzie Falter 22, Seepkels 23 and Georgie Horton 17, J D Sloan 24 and Maggie Barnes 18, Hardy Monday 22 and Tinnie Stokes 20, Wiklue 22 and Lena Johnson 15, J King 21 and Lillie Hoggins, N M Powell 36 and Alice Winter 40, M L Earnest 19 and Davia 24, Jim Ellis 50 and Sara Williams 40, Jessie Lamb 17 and Cora Robbins 16, H A Lant and Ella Odom 17, Commer lore Kelly 28 and Ollie Carrol 18, L D Pully 30 and C M Maxwell 33, Edgar Cushman 21 and Ella Roper 16.
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Jessie Caulkins
Anth Terry
C. H. Townend
Lizzie Falter
Seepkels
Georgie Horton
J. D. Sloan
Maggie Barnes
Hardy Monday
Tinnie Stokes
Wik
M. L. Earnest
Anda Davia
Jim Ellis
Sara Williams
Jessie Lamb
Cora Robbins
H. A. Lant
Ella Odom
Commer Lore Kelly
Ollie Carrol
L. D. Pully
C. M Maxwell
Edgar Cushman
Ella Roper
Mrs Thomas Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Lillian Thomas wife of E L Thomas and mother of two children died at home after weeks of consumption. She passed away at 11 oclock last night leaving a husband and two small children. The community offers deep sympathy as the good woman rests in peace.
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Lillian Thomas
E. L. Thomas
Frank Edwards
Cherokee Strip Disrobing Question Sparks Bitter Exchange
A conversation in Oklahoma turns tense when a Boston woman retorts to a remark about travel with a cutting jab about seeing the Cherokee strip and suggests refinement in language after a rude prompt about her travels to California Arizona and New Mexico.
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Boston
Oklahoma
Beacon
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Ardmore Telegram Fatal Baseball Bat Accident
Ardmore telegram reports A. J. Fisher of Newport was struck on the head by a bat during a baseball game and died within hours. The incident occurred while players were in the competition. Fisher was a young man residing in Newport.
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Ardmore
A. J. Fisher
Newport
Oklahoma to be Admitted In Statehood Debate
Washington reporters note renewed talk on a Senate compromise for statehood. A proposal would admit Oklahoma as is and merge Arizona with New Mexico until Arizona reaches 300000 people, then grant statehood, with no Indian Territory added to Oklahoma in the future.
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Washington
Senate
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Raid at Mill Creek Ends in Whisky Seizures
Deputies led by U S Marshal Robert Cummings arrested a group at Mill Creek I T finding about thirty to forty gallons of whisky and liquor with five other men holding smaller amounts. They were sent to Sulphur Springs for trial after earlier hearings before Judge Talbott and await grand jury action.
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Sulphur Springs
U. S
Marshall Ed. Brents
Clint Palmer
Ardmore
Commissioner’s Court
C.C. Ridge
Townsend
Will Sell Historic Buildings at Fort Gibson Auction
J Blair Shoenfelt Indian agent at Muskogee announces auction of old Fort Gibson military buildings on Garrison Hill between now and March end. A three story cut stone house once guarded the post and hosted notable figures including Hazen future wife of Admiral Dewey Blaine Hazen. Henry Stanley and other notables also spent time there.
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J. Blair Shoenfelt
Muskogee
Garrison Hill
Fort Gibson
Ada adopts ordinance granting Texas and Oklahoma Railroad right of way
The Ada town council passes an ordinance granting the Texas and Oklahoma Railroad Company the right to construct operate and maintain a steam railroad within Ada including side tracks depots and streets. Provisions grant crossings on Main Street and a spur along Ninth Street with a 20 foot right of way.
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Texas and Oklahoma Railroad Company
Ada
Oklahoma
Chickasaw Nation
Texas and Oklahomes Railroad Company
American Cotton Company
Broadway Avenue
Ninth Street
Main Street
H. T. Drury
S. W. Hill
Wanted Book-keeper and Salesman for General Store
A position for a young man with four years experience as book-keeper and salesman is available at the News Office. Apply in person with references.
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News Ofte
Announcement of J. N. Smith for city marshal
The notice highlights J. N. Smith as a candidate for city marshal. It notes his prior candidacy a year ago, his withdrawal then with fair prospects, and endorses him as a good, faithful, and alert public servant. The editors commend the voters to support him.
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J. N. Smith
Smith
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