Voting Precincts Named for 87th District in Indiana Territory
Election commissioner John W Beard lists 14 precincts with designated voting sites and territorial boundaries across townships and towns including Ada Fitzhugh Franks Pontotoc Reagan Mill Creek and Beard building in Ada. The map describes precinct lines by townships ranges and sections for all voters in the 87th constitutional district.
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Oakman
Township 5
Range 6
Canadian River
Main Street
Townsend Avenue
Twelfth Street
City of
Ada
Johnson Building
Lanham School House
Walling
Hart
Davis Building
Knox School House
Price
Dr. Pratt
Town
Fitzhugh
Byrd
Franks
Pontotoc
Reagan
Mill Creek
87Th Constitutional District
Indiana Territory
Poland China Hogs for Sale North of Ada
Pedigreed Poland China hogs offered by Joe Rushing two miles north of Ada I T. satisfactory guaranteed with each animal sold.
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Ada
I. T
Joe Rushing
Weaver at McGee criticizes rail interests in speech
Carlton Weaver, Democratic nominee for delegate, denounces railroad influence in Oklahoma politics. He warns that Republican leaders, tied to Santa Fe and Frisco railroads, would steer the Constitutional Convention. He calls for a government by the people over corporate power.
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People of
McGee
Carlton Weaver
Henry Asp
Pliney Soper
Dennis Flynn
Santa Fe
Katy
Frisco
Mammon
Oklahoma
Missouri
Folk
Railroad Commission
Election Judges Appointed for Constitutional Delegate Election
Election Commissioner lists 14 precincts with appointed judges for the constitutional delegate election on November 6 1906. Precincts 1 through 14 name chairmen and two assistants such as S J Smith L Walden W J Sloan and others including W H Guyer Sol Moss E J Grigsby A L Nettles J F Harris and more.
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Election Commissioner Board
S. J. Smith
Cim
L. Walden
W. J. Sloan
W. H. Guyer
Sol Moss
E. J. Grigsby
A. L. Nettles
J. F. Harris
B. C. King
B. F. Peck
A. M. Adams
J. J. Copeland
T. Lanham
Lee Vaughn
J. M. Harris
G. W. Merrill
M. M. Ledfern
W. Hyden
R. H. Patterson
J. M.yingling
R. Walker
G. W. Dalley
Indian Cavalry Troop Reorganized as Troop D in Oklahoma
In Stillwell within the Cherokee Nation district, a unique unit was formed. Sixty full blood Cherokee, fifteen mixed blood, and twenty-five whites compose the troop with a full-blood Indian as First Lieutenant. The unit, reorganized as Troop D, First Oklahoma Cavalry, recalls Cherokee service in the Spanish American War where many enlisted and served in the islands.
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Muskogee
I. T
Unitedates
Stillwell
First
Oklahoma Cavalry
Islands
Uncle Sam
Creek Nation council seeks US inquiry into Creek land sales
Okmulgee October 27 The Creek National council adopted resolutions charging government officials in Indian Territory with corruption. It asked Congress to appoint a nonpartisan committee to investigate town site land appraisals and schedules and alleged Dawes Commission fraud leading to vast Creek losses. A five member committee was authorized to cooperate with the congressional body.
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Okmulgee
Creek National Council
Indian Territory
Congress of the United States
Dawes Commission
Seed Cotton Stolen From Pleas Doss Field Near Town
About 1100 pounds of seed cotton in sacks were stolen from Pleas Doss’ field north of town on Wednesday night. Thieves carried the sacks a quarter to a mile and dumped them into a wagon. A deputy marshal and bloodhounds followed the trail about four miles before it disappeared.
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Pleas Doss
Mr. Doss
Utes On Warpath Surround Fort Robinson Belt
Utes raid cattle in eastern Wyoming after killing five cowboys and are surrounded by Tenth Cavalry troops from Robison Nebraska. Reinforcements from Fort Meade South Dakota, led by Col. Rogers, travel 135 miles to aid Fort Robinson. About a hundred or more chiefs and hunters remain in the detainment area, with more fighting anticipated.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Tenth Cavalry
Robinson
Neb
Wyoming
Utah
Fort Meade
S. D
Sixth Cavalry
Fort Robinson
Col. Rogers
Plan agreed for territory legislators visit meeting
The Ardmore and several other city presidents urge a Muskogee meeting to map an argument before the Senate committee visiting the territory in November. Topics include oil and coal lands tax policy and homestead issues for Indian allotments. Also report of Choctaw Mose Brown assassinated near Calvin with few details.
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Muskogee
I. T
Tulsa
South McAlester
Bartlesville
Ardmore
Cruce
Congress
Large Indian shares disbursed at Ada
G N Wise in charge of the Chickasaw Choctaw townsite payment and assistants completed disbursement at Ada Friday night then moved to Stonewall. Over three days at Ada a total of 18760 dollars was paid to 536 Indians, with some beneficiaries already paid at Roff or other points, making this larger than expected for the area.
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G. N. Wise
Chickasaw-Choctaw
Ada
Stonewall
Roff
First Day Disbursement in Ada to Chickasaw Choctaw Indians
The Chickasaw Choctaw party paid out 4130 dollars to 118 Indians in Ada on Wednesday covering the first day of disbursement. Officials stay another day or two to finish attending to all applicants. The party includes Geo W Wise clerk in charge W E Heskey Geo Watchel C W Moore Paul Mc Goodwin John Shanebery Lyman D Worcester Pete Maytubby and Barney Spring Indian police men.
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Ada
Geo. W. Wise
W. E. Heskey
Geo. Watchel
C. W. Moore
Paul McGoodwin
John Shanebery
Lyman D
Rail unions demand eight hour day and wage raise
Chicago officials report the Switchmens Union of America has demanded higher wages and an eight hour day from all railroads. A strike vote would be held within two weeks if terms fail. Railroads offered a 2 cent per hour increase, rejected by union committees. Union asks 42 cents for firemen 38 cents for helpers and eight hour day. Both sides doubt a strike will occur as managers seek concessions not hours reduced.
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Chicago
Ill
Switchmens Union of America
Ada Hosts I T Division AHA Convention Waits Dawns
About 500 delegates from 336 lodges and 12 000 membership left Ada after a two day session of the Anti Horse Thief Association convention. Delegates praised Ada for entertainment and courtesies extended by The News and the city. The meeting was hailed as the most successful yet by the organization.
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I. T
Anti-Horse Thief Association
Ada
Chamberlains Pain Balm Endorsed For Sprains And Aches
Advertised remedy claims no superior liniment for sprains and rheumatic pains. A piece of flannel dipped in Pain Balm is said to ease back, side, and chest pains and aid sleep. Sold by G. M. Ramsey.
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Chamberlain
G. M. Ramsey
Rain Delays Fall Clothing Purchases in Nash Campaign
The notice urges residents to bring old suits or overcoats to Nash to be remade with new suits offered from $15. Ladies work a specialty. Reads like a local ad encouraging recycling of clothing for fall apparel.
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Nash
Found Dead on the Streets in Baty Rogue
A young man is found dead on the streets of Baty Rogue linked to a congestive chill. The notice claims Dr. Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure could have prevented the death. Sold by C M Ramsey.
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Baty Rogue
Dr. Mendenhall
C.M. Ramsey
Republican candidate Wounded in Ambush Near Purcell
J W Hocker, Republican candidate for delegate to the constitutional convention in Purcell district, was shot from ambush on a road between Byers and Purcell around midnight. He was wounded in the head but not believed to be fatally injured.
Bank Robbery Suspects Rode Through Shawnee on Freight
Shawnee Oklahoma reports four men robbed Sparks bank Tuesday morning, taking 2300 dollars. Officers describe the gang and search the south yards of the Santa Fe line, noting eleven shots to blow the safe and the robber displayed calm precision.
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Shawnee Okla
Sparks
Shawnee
I Am from Missouri Show Me and Doniphan July 10 1904
A Missouri reader recalls a request from six years earlier for Dr Mendenhall's Chill Cure and notes its proven efficacy. The message claims many people prefer ChillTonic over rivals and mentions G. M. Ramsey as the local seller.
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Doniphan
Credit is Due for Ada A. H. T. A. Convention
In Ada the A. H. T. A. convention earned praise for Messrs. G. Duncan and J. K. Bottoms. They organized parade arrangements and covered costs for rigs and paid a sum to the band.
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Ada
Messrs
G. Duncan
J. K. Bottoms
Engraved Visiting Cards and Invitations Offer
Elegant engraved visiting cards and wedding invitations advertised with twenty type styles to choose from. Samples available for viewing.
To Candidates The News Prints A Soliciting Card
The paper states it will print a soliciting card for candidates that promises a pleasant introduction. The notice highlights an offer to feature candidate messages in a neutral format.
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Michael Stern
John W. Beard
Poland
China
Ada National Bank
Ind
Ter
James M. Walsh
Henley & Biles’ Building
North Side
East Main St
Weaver
Wcgee
Creek Council
Council
Congressional Investigating Committee
Utes
Warpath
Cruse
Theo
Senate
Mose Brown
Guertie
Calvin
J. A. Mote
Allen
Indian Payment Party
Switchmen
Atricivre
Rihe Evans Shia Misti
Sincinnatig
U.S. A
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