Wheeler Memorial Service Honors Gen Joseph Wheeler in Ada
Confederate Veterans G A P and Daughters of Confederate Veterans led memorial services for Gen Joseph Wheeler of Alabama at the Presbyterian Church in Ada I T on Sunday February 25 Rev J A Williams delivered the memorial sermon and speakers from the Veterans of the Spanish American War and others shared remembrances The United Confederate Veterans camp issued thanks to organizers and requested Ada newspapers publish the proceedings
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Grand Army Post
Sons and Daughters of
Presbyterian Church
Ada
I. T
Joseph Wheeler
Alabama
Jack William
T. P. Holt
Joe Terrell
Williams
Otis B. Weaver
United States
Wheeler
Daughters of the
Confederate Veterans
Wm. L. Byrd
United Confederate Vet
Erans
Wm. L. Byrd Camp
United Confederate Veterans
Jnc. A. Williams
Messrs
J. M. Doss
J.P. Wood
S. H. Hargis
J. P. Wood
Stop Sales of Cider in Indian Territory Report
Reports from South McAlester and Ardmore in Indian Territory note actions halting substitutes for intoxicating liquors under an Attorney General order. In Muskogee a Creek leader plans a 5000 full blood Creeks relocation to Mexico to live under Creek traditions and seek lands through Diaz government with a prepared delegation.
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South McAlester
I. T
Marshal Pritchard
Muskogee
D. L. Berryhill
Okmulgee
Mr. Berryhill
Mexico
L. C. Perryman
Joseph Deer
Thomas Long
Diaz
Oklahoma and Indian Territory Livestock Totals and Values
Oklahoma and Indian Territory report large livestock populations with high state ranks and total values. Oklahoma leads in horses and swine totals while Indian Territory shows sizable horse and cattle figures. An investigation into suspected irregular agricultural leases by Indian lands is announced in Ardmore.
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Guthrie
G. A. McNabb
Oklahoma Board of Agriculture
Union
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Chickasaw Nation Bills Introduced in Congress
Delegate McGuire filed bills in Washington February 23 proposing certificates and patents for land lots to Murrow Indian Orphans home Atoka I T and the establishment of a United States court at Sulphur J T. A second bill seeks to adjust Duncan Chickasaw Nation corporation limits to match exterior boundaries approved by Secretary Hitchcock on March 4 1902.
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Washington
McGuire
House
Indian Affairs Committee
Murrow Indian Orphans’ Home
Atoka
I. T
House Judiciary Committee
United States
J. T
Duncan
Chickasaw Nation
Hitchcock
Ada Officials Near Final Spur for Oklahoma Central Depot
President Dorset Carter of the Oklahoma Central railroad and Vice-President J F Sharp visited Ada to survey right of way for a spur into the city. They expect a satisfactory route and promise a magnificent depot if Ada completes the bonus and right of way funds. The Ada city council set cemetery lot values and approved ten new street lights at specified intersections.
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Dorset Carter
The
Oklahoma Central Railroad
Ada
J. F. Sharp
Carter
5Th
Johnson
Oak Avenue
Ash Avenue
Stockton
Broadway
Rennie
Patterson
Senate set March 9 vote on statehood bill and amendments
Washington reports the Senate fixed March 9 as the voting date for the statehood bill and its amendments. Foraker claims a small majority for his amendment allowing Arizona and New Mexico voters to choose their statehood type, with support from most Democrats and many Republicans.
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Washington
Senate
Foraker
Ohio
Arizona
New Mexico
Arkansas
Beveridge
Malene
Chiahoms
Riot and fires sweep Springfield after shooting in railroad yards
A brakeman M. M. Davis is fatally wounded by two negroes in the Springfield incident. A mob of up to 10000 assaults the Jungles area, burning houses, looting a saloon, and firing shots as troops are deployed. Separate reports from Washington allege corruption in Indian Territory and investigations ordered by the president and interior secretary.
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Springfield
Ohio
M. M. Davis
Washington
White House
Indian Territory
Hitchcock
Secretary of the Interior
Eye of Interior
Coal lands debate lingers in Senate session
Washington Feb 2 The senate discussed coal land sales in Indian Territory during the Indian settlement bill debate. Senator Bailey urged selling lands for Indian education, opposing transfer to railroads. Senator La Follette proposed restricting railroad ownership. the senate adjourned after executive session.
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Indian Territory
Bailey
Clark
Mont
la Follette
Senate
Emory Family Leaves for El Reno for New Job
The Emorys depart with Mrs. J. B. Emory her mother Mrs. Houghton and brother George Houghton moving to El Reno where Mr. Emory has taken a position in a dry goods store. The notice extends best wishes to the family as they relocate.
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J. B. Emory
Mrs. Houghton
George Houghton
el Reno
Emory
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Ardmore
Miles
Council
Stephens
Fed
Oklixhoma
Negro
Opera House
Booth Lowrey
Simon
Lowrey
Aldrich
Spooner
Tomor
Supreme Court
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