Oklahoma towns and events across the region
South McAlester plans a fifty thousand dollar gift to Baptist University. Edmond to set up three rural routes from that place on July 1. Muskogee and South McAlester switch men form a protective organization. Canadian county German farmers form mutual insurance. A forty one room hotel opens at Thomas hailed as among the west’s finest hosteleries. Comanche Indians learning to manage money deposit in banks per Lawton Enterprise. Frank Hughes shot in the breast at Manneville, ST, in serious condition. Southwestern Telephone Company at Weatherford organized with materials for immediate construction. Katy president Finney says trains between Oklahoma City and Guthrie start by July 1. Cashion city election deemed illegal and old officers refuse transfer. A large Cordell store struck by lightning during a thunderstorm, destroyed with contents. Vacant lots in Bixby recently sold at good prices. Enid mayor orders police to avoid entering saloons except to serve papers or stop fights. Chickasha residents pledge bonuses to lure Ozark and Cherokee Central railroad.
Rock Island Lines To Haul Five Excursion Trains To New Orleans
Rock Island passenger officials announce five excursion trains will carry travelers from Oklahoma and Indian Territory to the Confederate reunion in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Orleans
Wheat in Excellent Condition Across Oklahoma and Indian Territory
J. J. Dary, special field agent for the Department of Agriculture, reports after an inspection tour of Oklahoma and Indian Territory that wheat is in excellent condition throughout both regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Dary
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Commonwealths
Indian inspector injured in Kansas railway wreck
J. W. Zevely, an Indian inspector at Muskogee, sustained severe shoulder bruising when a large water cooler was hurled at him in a Parsons Kansas wreck. The Kickapoo Indians are migrating from the Oklahoma territory, selling lands as they move toward Old Mexico amid shared reservations with Pottawatomies, Shawnees, and other tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Zevely
Muskogee
Parsons
Kansas
Oklahoma
Old Mexico
Oklahoma Dad Hails Daughter as Only Living Steer Rider
The Times Journal quotes a hopeful boast from Zack Mulnall claiming his daughter is the sole Oklahoma girl who rides steers and embraces cowboy life, suggesting statewide relief and pride in that claim.
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The
Times-Journal of
Oklahoma City
Zack Mulnall
Oklahoma
Four-way Creek chieftaincy race names four candidates
The Creek chieftaincy race features Pleasant Porter Legus Perryman Wash Grayson and Charles Gibson as main candidates with running mates Bert McKellop Jim Byrd and Cresy Snake.
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Pleasant Porter
Legus Perryman
Wash' Grayson
Charles Gibson
Abert McKellop
Jim’’ Byrd
Cresy Snake
Blackleg Outbreak Report Near Coyle Hits Cattle
Cattle near Coyle are dying from blackleg. One man north of town lost five head, others lost one or two. Vaccination efforts have been largely successful, with vaccinated cattle proving immune to the disease.
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Coyle
Oklahoma birth date debated by territorial papers
The Chickasha Telegram notes papers in the territory claim Oklahoma is 14 years old since settlement, arguing Indian Territory has not yet begun. It suggests when it does, ample room will be needed for growth and development.
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Chickasha Telegram
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Per Capita Payment to Chickasaws Likely Soon
The article notes that a long awaited per capita payment to Chickasaw citizens may arrive around the 16th, with each receiving 40 cents. It emphasizes that many Indians are in poverty and rely on the funds.
Wynnewood City Takes Over Oaklawn Cemetery Beautification
Oaklawn cemetery within Wynnewood limits has been curveyed and platted and now lies with city authorities. They plan further beautification and offer plots within the site to the public as soon as available.
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Oaklawn Cemetery
Wynnewood
Big financiers form pool to buy Choctaw coal lands
Rumors say eastern financiers are organizing a pool to acquire the coal lands of the Choctaw Nation. The move would consolidate mining rights and potentially shift control of regional resources among powerful eastern interests.
Land fund balances and receipts for April in Northwestern area schools
A bookkeeping entry shows receipts and disbursements from April 1 to April 30 with a closing balance of 639,585.96. Funds listed include General revenue, Normal School and University accounts, Common School funds, University and college building funds, Colored A and N university, Deaf and dumb and Blind funds, and various condemnation and library accounts. Total receipts amount to 55,000.73, with deposits across Capital National Bank Guthrie and Bank of Indian Territory totaling 223,370.56 and 30,202.00 respectively.
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General Revenue
Bae
Northwestern Normal School
Normal
University
Colored A
N. University
WIT
University. A. and
Eolk Normal School
M. College Levy
M. College
Northwestern Normal
N. Univers Deaf and Dumb
Qreer County
Seen
Southwestern Normer Caneieries Insurance
Balasce
Capital National Bank
ASNT
Guthrie National Bank Ee
Bank of Indian Territory
Intercollegiate Meet Promises Liberal Prizes in Oklahoma City
The intercollegiate oratorical and athletic association will hold its annual meeting in Oklahoma City May 21 and 22. The chamber of commerce provides fifteen gold medals and fourteen other prizes costing 150 to 600. A silver trophy cup will go to a school winning three times in succession before permanent ownership. Oklahoma City businessmen aim for record attendance and have secured rail fare at one and one third the usual rate for May 21 22 with return May 23.
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Oxlahoma City
Intercollegiate
Oklahoma City
Oratorical and Athletic Association
Oklahoma Brigade U C V Elects Encampment Appointments
General William D. Matthews of Panis Valley commander of the first brigade Oklahoma Division United Confederate Veterans named Elsie Cody of El Reno sponsor for his division and Maude Matthews of Oklahoma City maid of honor for the New Orleans reunion. His staff includes J G Street major adjutant W C Alexander major brigade quartermaster W J Montrief major commissary Dr John Threadgill major surgeon Gen J C Jamieson judge advocate Rev R W Cummins major chaplain and J P Allen captain assistant adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Oxarama City
William D. Matthews
Panis Valley
Oklahoma
United States Confederate Veterans
Arkansas apple crop wiped out by frost in Fort Smith
Senator Logan president of the Arkansas horticultural society reports a severe frost disaster with the apple crop nearly destroyed across the section. He notes apples were large for the season and frozen on the trees, with losses not less than 75 percent, a calamity for a state that expected its largest crop ever.
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John FP
Logan
Fort Smith
Ark
Senator Logan
Arkansas Horticultural Society
Cherokee land offices to be maintained in Vinita and Tahlequah
The secretary of the interior advised the Vinita delegation at Muskogee that the Cherokee law office would again be located in Vinita. It is now expected that two land offices will be maintained in the Cherokee nation, one in Tahlequah and the other in Vinita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Secretary of the Interior
Muskogee
Cherokee Nation
Tahlequah
Divine Healer Evrauta Wachache Arraigned for Wagon Theft
Evrauta Wachache a Creek diviner and self styled prophet was arraigned before a U S commissioner on larceny charges for stealing a wagon from a follower. He was sent to Muskogee federal jail in default of bond. Wachache claimed the Great Spirit commanded him to destroy the wagon.
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Evrauta
Wacnabe
United States
Muskogee
Wachache
Saspeenaaia
Selegiabe
Tax dispute at South McAlester ends in restraining order
Merchants refusing Choctaw tribal royalty faced a legal battle as Indian police and Deputy U S Marshal officers served notices. Judge Clayton postponed action after petitions argued over tribal tax validity and due process. The crowd at the depot watched as orders and bonds equal to the claimed tax were set, while a hostile reception followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
McAlester
Shhoenfelt
United States
George Miller
Clayton
Interior Department
Court of Appeals
Easter
Ferguson for Vice President Gedictions?
Guthrie friends push Gov. Ferguson as potential vice presidential candidate after Anadarko Tribune endorses Roosevelt and Ferguson. Editor praises Ferguson’s courage poise dignity and integrity as qualities for presiding officer of the Senate.
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Ferguson
Guthrie
Anadarko Tribune
Roosevelt
T. B. Ferguson
R. A. White
Senate of the United States
Choctaw Payment Deferred Causes Hardship for Indians
The long deferred payment of 40 per capita to the Choctaws, due on the 4th, has been postponed. The delay burdens poor Indians who must discount their claims by 25 percent to speculators and face trouble paying storekeepers for supplies.
Anti Horse Thief group forms in Musketes area
An anti horse theft association was organized in Musketes City to curb the rising horse losses in the Creek nation over the last ninety days. Officers include A. P. McKellop president Elmer Minufih vice president and secretary Anderson Lowry financial secretary J W Ashworth treasurer W T Hutchings guard J A Holstein marshal and J A Hensley. The group aims to reach about 206 members.
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Muskopee
J. T
A. P. McKellop
Elmer Minufih
Anderson Lowry
J. W. Ashworth
W. T. Hutchings
J. A. Holstein
J. A. Hensley
Judge Bruke Sets Speed Record In Indian Territory Court
Judge Raymond of the western district sentences forty-one convicted men in forty minutes. Most defendants faced minor offenses with penalties from small fines to three year terms. Charges largely involve introducing liquor into Indian Territory.
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Raymond Bruke
Raymond
Western District
Indian Territory
Assessment of Hospital for Contingent Care Probes Conditions
A visiting observer reports the hospital as adequately staffed and the medical care good for a temporary facility. Crowding and bedding quality are noted, with suggestions to improve mattresses, pillows, and supply of bedding, plus frame expansion and better water and plumbing.
Beaucamp Accepts Post at South McAlester
Prof Beaucamp president of the Baptist college here will leave at the end of the school year to take a similar position at a proposed educational institution in South McAlester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaucamp
South McAlester Blackwell
The
Baptist College
South McAlester
Osage girl rescued from forced marriage in federal action
Deputy Marshal Hutchins acting under federal orders took into custody Mary Turegiver a 16 year old white girl raised by the Osage after her parents died. An Osage husband pressed her toward marriage, but she was removed to a place of safety following authorities' intervention.
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Gouturir
Marshal Hutchinson
Ponca City
Mary Turegiver
Jury Awards Damages in Federal Jail Site Case
A jury after eighteen hours returned a verdict for J. H. Spencer for 6999 dollars for property condemned by the United States government for a federal jail site in the western district. The referee had awarded 6300 dollars last December and the case was appealed with the result stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
J. H. Spencer
United States
Spencer
City approves $830000 water works bonds
In Maneum the city election approved issuing 830000 in city bonds to fund a water works system by a 248 to 28 margin. Earlier voters backed 20000 in bonds for a new high school three weeks prior, and on May 16 Greer county will vote on a 75000 court house at Mangum.
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Maneum
Greer County
Mangum
Infant clothing care urged for safe laundering
A notice warns mothers about the dangers of washing infant garments with strong powders and impure soap. It endorses home laundering under maternal guidance and recommends Ivory Soap only, cautioning against using ordinary washes for infant clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. BR. Parker
Folk Declines Gift for Serving as Circuit Attorney
In St Louis, Circuit Attorney Folk refused a $15,000 residence gift from local business leaders. He said he could not accept any gift for duties of the office. Committee members indicated they would honor him with a public demonstration regardless of his consent.
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Gite
St. Louis
Folk
Citizens’ Committee
Modern Woodmen Met in Enid to Elect Delegates
The territorial camp of the Modern Woodmen met in Enid to elect delegates for the national camp in Indianapolis. Elected delegates include Geo L Bowman A Silvers J D Gill F B Easterly C D Peters R B McKenna J R Foster. They oppose readjustment of insurance rates. Frank Householder known as the fruit king of Logan county predicts the fruit crop will be the largest in territory history. The value of recent rains is hard to estimate.
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Enid
Emip
Indianapolis
Geo. L. Bowman
A. Silvers
J. D. Gill
F. B. Easterly
C. D. Peters
R. B. McKenna
J. R. Foster
Frank Householder
Logan County
Steamers collide off Virginia coast sinking Saginaw takes twenty lives
Dense fog shrouds the scene as the Clyde Saginaw and Hamilton crash in twilight off Fenwick Island. The Saginaw sinks with about twenty killed after the bow of the Hamilton cuts the ship near the stern. Both captains report speeds of nine to ten miles per hour as the vessels collide in thick fog.
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NorFolk
Saginaw
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Hamilton
Winter Quarter
Fenwick Island
Virginia Coast
New York
Virginia Capes
Richmond
Philadelphia
Boat
Clyde
Giant aluminum airship from San Francisco under construction
The largest airship ever devised is being built in San Francisco. Even half finished it covers about a city block and will exceed the size of a Mississippi river steamboat. Over $100,000 has been spent, with total cost over $200,000. Inventor is Charles Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Charles Stanley
Supreme Court Upholds 25-Year Term in Morrison Murder
The Kansas Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling in the state v Jesse Morrison, convicting Morrison of the 3 year old murder of Mrs Olin Castle at the Castle home in Eldorado. The ruling, authored by Justice John C Pollock, imposes a 25 year sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Supreme Court
Jesse Morrison
Jessie Morrison
Olin Castle
Eldorano
John C. Pollock
Lawton Efforts to Attract Ozark and Cherokee Railroad
Lawton is earnestly striving to induce the Ozark and Cherokee Railroad to pass through Lawton. The line runs from Chickasha, and with a little inducement it will likely proceed.
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Lawton
Ozark and Cherokee Railroad
Chickasha
Oklahoma Rail Mileage Figure Released by Board
The Oklahoma board of transportation released a report detailing total railway mileage in the territory. The report cites 2,148 miles of track with 82 miles of major rail lines, noting the totals and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Board of Ition
Arrested Czolgost Brother Suspect Tied to McKinley Assassin
Los Angeles police acting on secret service orders detained a man believed to be one of the Czolgost brothers of Leon Czolgosz the assassin of President McKinley. He is confined in the city jail on suspicion with no charges filed as Roosevelt visits.
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Los Angeles
Secret Service Bureau
Washington
Czolgosz
McKinley
Roosevelt
Funeral Directors Meet in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma and Indian Territory funeral directors gather in Oklahoma City to discuss industry standards and cooperative practices. Proceedings cover trade regulations, professional training, and mutual assistance for funeral services across the territory.
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Oklahoma and
Indian Territory
Oklahoma City
Juve
Ardmore Hosts Firemen’s Association Meet
The Firemen's Association of Indian Territory and Oklahoma closed a three day gathering in Ardmore. Guthrie was chosen as the 1904 meeting site for May and C. G. Bible of Norman was re-elected president.
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Ardmore
Firemen’s Association of Indian
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Baptist University
Edmond
Canadian County
Thomas
Lawton Enterprise
Frank Hughes
Manneville
Southwestern Telephone Company
Weatherford
Finney
Katy
Cashion
A. D. Berry
Cordell
Bixby
Tulsa
John Linden
Ozark & Cherokee Central Road
A&mount
Arkansas
Divine Healer
Dudge ‘Clayton Jssues
Offelats
Lawtex
Mengum
Board of Regents
Norman
Territorial Board of Regents
Carnegie
Pargimgton
Cole
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