Indian Territory schools face closure over Curtis bill riot
Indian Inspector Wright seeks instructions as 700 schools may close leaving 5 000 children without access. Superintendent Benedict warns closure would outrage residents and halt many interior schools. State troops guard Muskogee amid mob violence burning and stoning colored homes as riots spread through the city.
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Muskogee
I. T
Wright
Sec. Hitchcock
Indian Territory
Anlees Congress
Supt
J. D. Benedict
Curtis
Supt. Benedict
Ardmore Appointment Reshapes Oklahoma Jail Staff
United States Marshal Porter announces E. E. Skeleton of Muskogee as assistant jailor with the new force to take charge tomorrow. W. A. Niblack replaces J. D. Halsey as jailor, signaling a near complete turnover. Porter denies claims he is a western democrat, stating he votes Republican and will aid the party in the southern district without active political involvement.
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Ardmore
I. T
United States
Porter
E. E. Skeleton
Muskogee
W. A. Niblack
J. D. Halsey
Riot and Race War in Springfield Expands with Troops
Springfield Ohio March 1. The riot and race war that began Tuesday night after the shooting of M M Davis a railroad man by Ladd and Dean colored was continued last night with eight companies of troops in the streets and spasmodic clashes reported throughout the city. Rebels and federal troops maintain a tense standoff as curfews and checkpoints slow daily life.
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Harrison and
York Streets
Springfield
Ohio
M. M. Davis
Ladd and Dean
Cannon Alters View on Statehood Bill Amid Politics
Washington reports indicate Speaker Cannon may allow amendments to the statehood measure and seek to remove references to Arizona and New Mexico in a Senate joint conference, aligning with supporters of the Foraker amendment. Indian Territory and Oklahoma may be admitted instead. In Alabama a cyclone near Meridian floods and devastates the city, killing about 150, destroying business areas, and cutting communications as rescuers search through the wreckage.
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Washington
Cannon
Senate
Joint Conference
Arizona
New Mexico
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Foraker
Mobile
Ala
Meridian
Armour Packing Company
Union Depot
Armour
Theestern Union Telegraph Company
Postal Telegraph Company
Good Councilmen Sought by Fourth Ward Democrats
Fourth ward Democrats met Friday night at Crawford and Bolen law office to select potential councilmen. A secret ballot named W. C. Lee and A. R. Suggs as top choices, with no binding outcome for nonattendees. The caucus also urged moving the 4th ward polling box to the west end of 12th street to avoid contamination.
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Crawford & Bolen
Messrs. W. C. Lee
A. R. Suggs
4Th Ward
12Th Street
Pneumonia Claims Share of November Deaths in New York and Chicago
During November and December 1903 one fifth of deaths in New York and Chicago were from pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough heals and strengthens the lungs and prevents pneumonia. Do not risk a cold wearing away when Foley's Honey and Tar will cure you quickly and prevent serious results. Clark Drug Co. and Mason Drug Co.
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New York
Chicago
Foley
Clark Drug Co
Mason Drug Co
Sunday Wedding at Dor land Hotel Unites Tucker and Roberts
Sunday afternoon ceremony at the Dor land Hotel conducted by Rev. T. L. Rippey joined W. E. Tucker of Pauls Valley and Lettie Roberts of Coal Gate in matrimony. The couple departed Monday morning for their new home.
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Dorland Hotel
T. L. Rippey
W. E. Tucker
Pauls Vailey
Lettie Roberts
Coalgate
Five Tribes Land Bill Passes After Senate Amendments
Washington March 3 The senate approved a bill to settle affairs of the five civilized tribes and sent it to conference after extensive amendments. A substituted alienation clause allows tribal landholders under twenty five years to transfer lands subject to congress removal, with leasing rights for full bloods and homesteads under interior secretary rules.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Dr. Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure Promises Quick Vim
An advertisement claims malaria steals mental vim and limb vigor, but can be restored by Dr. Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure. It touts superiority to quinine, no head effect, pleasant taste, and a money back offer from Clark Drug Co.
Second Ward Caucus Urges Rinard and Bills to Run
Democrats of the Second Ward held a Saturday caucus to discuss aldermanic candidates. They decided to urge John Rinard and J E Bills to enter the race.
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4Th Ward
John Rinard
J. E. Bills
Lawmakers Busy in Chickasaw Legislature at Tishomingo
In Tishomingo Oklahoma Territory on March 2 the Chickasaw Legislature held a full day of sessions with all members present while Governor Johnston stayed in his office. The House passed Bloomfield Academy funding as part of school bills and other academies will be considered individually. Senate agenda still held eight bills with possible midnight adjournment looming. debate over tribal government tenure and potential Washington actions dominate sentiment as the legislature nears its final day.
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Tishomingo
I. T
Chickasaw
Gov. Johnston
Bloomfield Academy
Senate
Washington
Congress
Man protests delay in marriage license under new law
A Tecumseh man caused a scene at the probate court last week when a bystander explained that a license cannot be used for fifteen days under the new law. He demanded immediate use of the license and threatened contempt until the clerk explained the rule.
Pastor Williams Resigns Amid Ada Church Service
At the forenoon service on Sunday the Presbyterian Church accepted Pastor Jnc A Williams resignation effective April 1. He is the pioneer pastor of his denomination in Ada and served four years, leaving a noted impact on the community. He will accept a pastorate at Durant. XXth Century Club program includes Roll Call Current events Lesson Austrian Town and Country Life, Leader Mrs Snead Magazine Study Carol and Meissonier Hostess Miss Scott.
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Presbyterian Church
Jnc. A. Williams
Brother Williams
Ada
Durant
Indian School Suspended By Teacher Near Town
Miss Fannie Hooper, teacher at the Indian school near town, closed the institution last Wednesday amid expected territorial school suspensions. She plans to enroll in Brevard Business College courses.
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Fannie Hooper
Brevard Business College
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Brevard
S. A. Steel
Ada, L. T
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Tom Hope
Frank Jones
MO. L. Barringer
Orville Snead
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Farmers Loan & Trust Co
Ada, Lindian Territory
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Ardmore Loan and Trust Co
Ss. M. Torbett
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H. T. Douglas, V. Pres
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Otis B. Weaver
Ada Real Estate
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