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Oklahoma statehood era reflections and Tulsa club formation
A broad overview of Oklahoma statehood and Indian Territory joining the new state, noting the tribes Cherokee Choctaw Creek and Seminole and the political dynamics around apportionment. The piece covers visits and receptions during a congressional era tour ending in Tulsa with the Jefferson Democratic club organized to influence Oklahoma politics. It also includes a testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Congress
Missouri
California
Kansas
Arkansas
United States
Beveridge
Hoch
Indianapolis
Editos
Fairbanks
Washington
Association
Geo. Ade
James Whitcomb Riley
Big Four Railroad
Postal and Western Union Telegraph
Bell Telephone Systems
Statehood
Ada
Indiana
Linton
Bedford
Purdue University
Lafayette
Peru
Normal School
Marion
Tom Taggart
French Lick Springs
Tom
Winona Lake
Chicago
Chicago Press Club
Opie Read
Mayor Dunne
Hull
W. H. Freeman
Tulsa
O. T
Jefferson Democratic Club of
City Hall
Jefferson Club of
St. Louis
Cook County Democracy
Cuba
Philippines
Dannei
Willie T. Arenan
Renate 1
Concord
N. H
Phils
Dr. King
New Hampshire
G. M. Ramsey’s