Territory News Notes From Oklahoma Territory Headlines
A fire devastates Lindsay Monday and Fairland also wiped out by fire. A fourteen year old Dallas boy wins at Ardmore big shoot. W. C. T. U. convention set for Wynnewood August 1st and 5th. Post office inspector recommends four more carriers for Muskogee. Convict escapes Leavenworth. Coalgate to vote on free schools and elect six directors August 1st. Interior Department debate over investigate or not. Elsie James Chickasaw dies in Columbus prison. McAlester Terminal & Transit Co plans belt railway around McAlester. Chickasha to get new water works and sewerage. construction overseen by Kansas City firm. Secretary Hitchcock asked to decide territorial school lands issue in Wichita Mountain district. Dawes Commission men to Atoka for indigent Choctaws allotment. Checotah calls mass convention to seek removal of land sale restrictions for Creek Nation citizens.
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Fairland
C. A
Dallas
Ardmore
Ith
Wynnewood
Post Office
Muskogee
Benjamin WV. Starnes
B. W. Stratton
Leavenworth
Coalgate
Interior Department
Elsie James
Columbus
South McAlester
McAlester
Hitchcock
H. van V. Smith
Dawes Commission
Harry Kistean
Commission
Meridian
Mis
Atoka
Dead Indian Lands Sale Curbs by Federal Law
The piece warns of widespread sale of lands held by heirs of deceased Indians in Indian Territory. It explains a new federal statute restricting transfers, outlines gatekeeping by courts and the Interior Department, and notes U S District Attorney Johnson publicizing the law. It cautions investment firms overextending into dead Indian lands and potential losses.
Papst Brewing Co Sues U S Marshal for Damages
Rumor says Papst Brewing Co of Milwaukee filed suit for 40000 damages against U S Marshal Ben H Colbert of the Southern district of the Indian Territory for halting Nutria sale after Washington authorities ruled it non intoxicating and sala ble in the Indian Territory. No official confirmation available though several lacked authority to verify.
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Papst Brewing Co
Milwaukee
U. S
Ben H. Colbert
Southern
Indian Territory
Washington
the Express
Chickasha Express
Territory Finances Recap Of Indian Nation Royalty Receipts
A recapsular statement by United States Indian Agent J Blair Shoenfelt shows the past quarter’s royalty collections from the Choctaw Chickasaw Cherokee and Creek Nations. Totals include coal asphalt timber town lots and various taxes with a grand total of 225351.04.
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Muskogee
I. T
J. Blair Shoenfelt
United States Indian Agent
Barbecue and Picnic Draw Crowd and Praise
A well attended barbecue and picnic drew a good crowd, with praise for the Indian ball, a rousing single statehood speech by Senator Lawton, and music from the Ada Cornet Band. F G Trask delivered a notable Dallas News talk from a wagon, and organizers received credit for a successful event.
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Lawton
Ada Cornet Band
F. G. Trask
Dallas
Local notes from Blackburn Gin district recall crops and people
The column reports ripe watermelons, corn in roasting ears, and cotton blooming with good prospects. It notes Freda Emmerson injuring a thumb, Annie Morper and others staging a dialogue, and various local social and sporting items. Henry Lovelady and Will Ross seek land in the Creek Nation, Jess Hayden returns from New Mexico, and community sentiment remains high.
Land office bustle as Choctaw homesteads spread to Chickasaw area
Tishomingo July 27 business at the land office is heavier than any time since opening. Full-blood Choctaws file on homesteads in the Choctaw Nation and are moved to Chickasaw lands via agents to select parcels. Mining companies push mineral leases near Tishomingo and assays show profitable gold potential in rock and sand.
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Tishomingo
I. T
Atoka
Fishomingo
United States
Fresh vegetables and fruits at Davenport Jones Co
Davenport Jones & Co advertises a steady supply of fresh vegetables and fruits at all times. The business emphasizes quality produce and reliable stock for customers seeking regular fruit and vegetable offerings.
A H T A Picnic Planned at Andy Thomas Farm
An A. H. T. A. picnic is set for August 15 at the Andy Thomas place three and a half miles west of town. Speeches by prominent men are expected. Exclusive rights will be sold at the grounds on August 10 by R. A. Sullivan and S. H. Hargis Committee.
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Andy Thomas
R. A. Sullivan
S. H. Hargis
None but ist class work at Burch's Barber Shop
A note describes only class work taking place at Burch's Barber Shop, with no additional context or details about people events or dates.
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Burch
Liquor Seized in Ardmore Before Removal from Train
U S officers seized a large quantity of whisky and beer at Ardmore Indian Territory before it could be removed from the train and spilled it in the street. U S Marshal Colbert prohibits introducing liquor into Indian Territory and bans substitutes as blinds for intoxicants. Bootleggers grow as prohibition law is enforced.
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Ardmore
I. T
U. S
Colbert
Indian Territory
Two Prominent Suspects Jailed in Ada
Deputy Brents of Ada jailed two white men yesterday. Thomas Puller, a school teacher, faces false pretense with Naud O.T. R. as post office. R. G. Bruce, an attorney from Ada, is charged with larceny and surrendered on bond. Jail holds 95 prisoners.
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Brents
Ada
Thos. Puller
Naud O.T
R. G. Bruce
Post Office Ada
Eye Ear Nose and Throat Specialist Visits Sulphur
Dr. A. S. Riddle, noted Eye Ear Nose and Throat specialist of South McAlester, will be in Sulphur from August 3rd to August St. He will attend the Chat aquaa and open an office during his stay to serve Chickasaw Nation residents seeking consultation for disease or glasses.
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A. S. Riddle
South McAlester
Riddle
Dixie Store Drummer Sample Silk Waists Attract Shoppers
Even if you do not buy, browse Dixie Store to admire fine drummer sample silk waists and note the surprisingly low prices on display.
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Dixie Store
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Krebs
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Territory Finances
Pic
Blackburn Gin
Mr. Davis
Freda Emmerson
Annie Morper
Claud Denton
Charlie Eppler
Hird
Bob Lankford
O. A. J. Ball
Andrew Medlin
John Martin
Henry Lovelady
Henry
The
Socialist Party
Brother Moore
Jess Hayden
Will Ross
Santa Rosa
New Mexico
Tishomingo News
Clark Drug Co
A. G. Winn
Attorney-At-Law
Freeman’s Store
Hurd-Richardson
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