Conductor in Robbery Ring Arrested in Wichita
Wichita March 11 conductor W F Kelley known as Alexander is jailed as leader of a gang alleged to have stolen thousands in goods from Rock Island cars. Indicted by federal grand jury at Chickasha, he will be taken there for trial after Chicago inspectors traced him here.
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Wichita
Kan
W. F. Kelley
Kansas City
Mexico & Orient
Rock Island
Kelley
Alexander
Chickasha
Morweiser
Chicago
Kelly
Indian Children to Share Enrollment under Dawes Act
The Dawes Commission will notify Chickasaw Choctaw and Creek citizens that children born after September 25 1902 and before March 4 1905 will be enrolled if parents are allotted and approved by the Interior Secretary. Creek citizen children born after May 25 1901 and before March 4 1905 will also be enrolled upon parental allotment approval. The move could enroll at least 1000 children previously barred. no estimate for Chickasaw Choctaw numbers. The law was passed by the last Congress. In Guthrie Oklahoma March, U.S. political turmoil: All house Democrats bolt over constitutional convention bills. quorum remains with Republicans. Senator Menefee and Congressman McGuire are involved but offer little detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
I. T
Dawes Commission
Secretary of the Interior
Guthrie
Okla
Mar
House
Ferris
Comanche
Menefee
Senate
McGuire
Gibbs Wins $100 Slander Verdict Against Dunlaps
Jury returns a verdict for Gibbs in a bank slander suit after a brief retirement. The plaintiff claimed damages of 25000 dollars for a report that Gibbs impersonated a bank president in Hot Springs to boost his reputation as an attorney representing the First National Bank of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Gibbs
Dunlaps
Gibbs
A. B. Dunlap
W. G. Phippin
First National Bank of
Ada
Akansas
Dunlap
Arkansas
Hot Springs
Fire near suffocating Tishomingo News proprietor
Patton proprietor of the Tishomingo News narrowly escaped asphyxiation in a morning blaze that destroyed his living rooms above the drug store. City Marshal Miller arrested several hoboes found in possession of jewelry from the burned drug store, marking a heatful episode in the Territory.
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Elc
Patton
Tishomingo
Pat
Miller
Fire destroys Mollitor McLoud building in Tishomingo
Early morning blaze completely wrecked the Mollitor McLoud building, housing L. D. Mass drug and jewelry store. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars with 2000 dollars covered by insurance. Several occupants in the upper rooms escaped suffocation. burglary suspected in jewelry shop arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tishomingo
J. T
Mollitor McLoud
L. D. Mass
Chaffee Brother Fought for Confederacy in Civil War
The article notes Lieutenant General Chaffee has a brother twelve years older who fought on the Confederate side. He served on Southern generals staff and earned a major’s rank at Shiloh. After the war he spent eighteen years as an officer in the Brazilian army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaffee
Shiloh
Choctaw Chickasaw Paying Party Arrives for Pro Rata Funds
The Choctaw Chicksaw paying party reached the city from Atoka and will begin distributing pro rata townsite funds to the Indians tomorrow. A large crowd gathered awaiting the payment with the party staying about ten days before heading to South MeAles Ler.
Senate rejects Mene lee constitutional convention bill
Guthrie Oklahoma Senate refuses to take up the constitutional convention bill. Republicans from all sections shout No and defeat the motion. The caucus decided not to consider such legislation, signaling no chance for this measure at the current session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Oklahoma Senate
Menelee
Senate
Choctaw Electric Co Incorporation in South McAlester
The Choctaw Electric Co was incorporated here yesterday with $150 000 capitalization. Officers are A E Pierce president C G Wehrley vice president M M Lindsey secretary and A W Thomas treasurer. The charter allows lighting and general electric business.
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South McAlester
I. T
Choctaw Electric Co
A. E. Pierce
C. G. Wehrley
M. M. Lindsey
A. W. Thomas
General Electric
Warrants Cashed in Indian Citizenship Case Fees
A telegram from South McAlester reports federal treasury warrants for seven hundred fifty thousand dollars payable to Mansfield McMurray and Cornish were cashed today in this city after injunction proceedings were withdrawn.
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South McAlester, I. T
Mar
Federal Treasury
Mansfield, McMurray and Cornish
Mayor Keller Bound Over In Assault to Kill Case
South McAlester March 10. Mayor H H Keller charged with shooting ex alderman Er C Young was arraigned before Commissioner J W McMillan. The trial ran to Wednesday evening and Keller was bound over for assault to kill with a $500 bond furnished.
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South McAlester
I. T
H. H. Keller
Er. C. Young
J. W. McMillan
Keller
Oil men arrive in Guthrie to oppose refinery bill
A special car from the Cleveland Bartlesville field reached Guthrie on Wednesday to protest the Fuller refinery bill. Oil and gas men fear passage of the bill will cause Standard to quit the field, ruining their business as contracts to deliver product to Standard are at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Cleveland-Bartlesville
Fuller State
Talihina to Launch New Local Newspaper Tribune
Talihina I T announces the upcoming Talihina Tribune a non political publication devoted to local news and town country development. C A Cummins will serve as manager bringing experienced newspaper leadership.
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Talihina, I. T
Talihina
C. A. Cummins
Hunt Named National Relief Chairman for Sons of Confederate Veterans
Cordell Oklahoma March 10 Dr Vere V Hunt formerly of Dallas Texas now of Cordell has been appointed chairman of the National relief committee of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans by Commander in Chief N R Tisdal The announcement places Hunt in a leading relief role within the veteran organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordell, Ok
Vere V. Hunt
Dallas
Tex
National Relief Committee of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans
N. R. Tisdal
Ardmore Democrats Set Primary Date In City Race
Ardmore Democratic Club members vote to align with party lines and fix March 20 for the city primary election. The meeting was held in Ardmore Oklahoma Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
I. T
Democratic Club
Marriage licenses issued this week list ages and towns
The record shows multiple couples applying for marriage licenses including J W Fulton age 2 and Miss Charlotte Olds age 24 of Hickory J G Yarborrough age 24 of Vista Oklahoma and Miss Missouri Chley age 20 of Violet Oklahoma George Garrison age 26 and Miss Vina Stanridge age 0 of Hart Burton Dunham age 1 and Miss Vanarie Collins age 14 of Rebee C A Garret age 37 and Miss Louie Shumaker age 1 of Palmer B S Fowler age 32 and Miss Monnie Berryman age 15 of Tyrola KE EK Berryman age 1 and Miss Alta Willyerd age 17 of Tyrola John Fulton age 30 and Miss Laula V Gibson age 15 of Lula S T Selfridge age 35 and Miss Lula Robinson age 25 of Center C V Kinnett age 39 of Davis and Mrs Ella Cook age 24 of Roff Dock Fox age 21 and Miss Alice Franklin age 21 of Francis.
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J. W. Fulton
Charlotte Olds
Hickory
J.G. Yarborrough
Vista
Oklahoma
Missouri Chley
Violet
George Garrison
Vina Stanridge
Hart
Burton Dunham
Vanarie Collins
Rebee
C. A. Garret
Louie Shumaker
Palmer
B.S. Fowler
Monnie Berryman
Tyrola
KE. EK. Berryman
Alta Willyerd
John Fulton
Laula V. Gibson
Lula
S. T. Selfridge
Lula Robinson
Center
C. V. Kinnett
Davis
Ella Cook
Roff
Dock Fox
Alice Franklin
Francis
Hitchcock Named First Assistant Postmaster General
Postmaster General Cortelyou announced after a cabinet meeting that Frank Hl. Hitchcock of Massachusetts was selected for first assistant postmaster general. Hitchcock formerly served as chief clerk to the Department of Commerce and Labor and during the campaign was assistant secretary of the Republican National Committee.
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Washington
Mar
Cortelyou
Frank Hl. Hitchcock
Massachusetts
Oklahoma Rhodes Scholar Triumph by Mahaffy in World
John Mahaffy of Kingfisher wins a Rhodes scholarship announced today in Guthrie Oklahoma. He defeats several competitors in a state event that also marks Oklahoma’s second winner following W C Kendall of State University who won last year.
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Guthrie
John Mahaffy
Kingfisher
Oklahoma
W. C. Kendall
State University
Tragic Self-Inflicted Death In Chickasha
William E. Robertson aged 24 of Mississippi shot himself through the heart with a Winchester in Chickasha Oklahoma Territory this morning. He was unmarried and his relatives still reside in Mississippi.
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Chickasha, I. T
William E. Robertson
Winchester
Robertson
Mississippi
Cotton Depot Fire Destroys 67 Bales in Guthrie
Fire at Merrick railroad platform in Guthrie last night destroyed sixty seven bales of cotton awaiting transport. Incendiarism is charged. The cotton belonged to Fouts and Page and was uninsured.
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Guthrie
Merrick
Fouts & Page An
Territory Notes from the Indian Territory
J. J Jones of Sapulpa seeks Judge Raymond's job if he is removed amid pending charges. Durant to gain a modern post office with new fixtures and 663 automatic boxes. Cattle taxes overdue since Jan 1, 1905 threaten violators. Seminole elder Klathlo Harjo aged 110 dies, born in Florida and a Seminole War veteran. Superintendent Benedict calls five civilized nations supervisors to Muskogee to discuss next year’s school funds. Heavy immigration may arrive this summer and fall per Rock Island immigration reports. Court to open at Tishomingo next Monday with heavy docket. Coalgate socialist ticket for April election. Haskell telephone line to connect soon. Dr Nick Nash recovering after gunshot. operation conducted in South McAlester. Muskogee horses run away but cause little damage. Rumors of lumber trust in South McAlester and plans by Creek nation ex-employees to trim the octopus’s claws. Suit against Chief Porter of the Creek nation for $30,000 carried to September term. Murphy previously dismissed as national attorney.
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J. J Jones
Sapulpa
Department
Washington
Raymond
Durant
Schoenfelt
America
Klathlo Harjo
Fish
Florida
Benedict
Five Civilized Nations
Muskogee
Coalgate
Haskell
Nick Nash
Marshal Tilley
South McAlester
Porter
A. P. Murphy
Waynesville
Murphy
Chief Porter
The
Creek Nation
Lyceum Course to Feature Elite Acts This Fall
Messrs. Chitwood and Constant plan a six number lyceum course starting around September 1. The lineup includes the Kya Bartlett Macey Co on four performers, Hawks the humorist, Laurant the magician with three, Otterbein Male Quintet, Chicago Glee Club, and Peerces society entertainers offering scenes from drama and opera. The program aims for high quality to attract audiences at each opening.
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Messrs
Chitwood
Constant Sunday
Lyceum
Kya Bartlett Macey Co
Harvards
Hawks
Beauchamp
Laurant
Otterbein
Chicago Glee Club
Peerces
Ada Candidate Wood Seeks Mayoral Post in Democratic Primary
Hon J P Wood declares candidacy for Ada mayor subject to the democratic primary. The judge is a veteran ex Confederate and commanding general of the Chickasaw Division Territory Veterans. He leads the Ada city democratic club and is urged by The News for democratic support.
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J. P. Wood
Ada
Chickasaw Division of Territory
City Democratic Club
Aldrich and Rinard Offer Bulk Garden Seeds and Onions
Aldrich and Rinard advertise a large array of bulk garden and field seeds and onion sets for sale. The listing emphasizes quantity and variety aimed at farmers and home gardeners.
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Aldrich & Rinard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Conductor
E. C. Patton
Chaffee’s Brother
Choctaw Electric Concern
Dr. V. V Hunt
Hitchcock
Territory Notes
Panam
Peach
Sprague Bros
M. L. Walsh
General Merchandise
Bkeast
Ada, I. T
W. L. Reed
H. T. Douglas, V. Pres
M. D. Timberlake, Cash’r
1St National Bank of
Jas. M. Walsh
Ind
Ter
Ada Nursery
Hubbard
Pro’p
A. K. Hawkes
Optician
MIKES
Vacrekant
Crescent Drug ‘Store
Holley. Frop
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