Oklahoma News Bits Mixed Local Towns and Trials
Roath McAlester exits after land office. Shawnee to see town clock. P J Voege bound over to grand jury in 500 dollars after forging a 12 50 check at Nort End Racket. Jasper Allaup robbed in Omaha on trip from Woodward. October peaches fill an orchard near Calumet with 300 bushels. Edmond to replace woolen sidewalks with brick. Freighters Union at Cleveland doubles freight rate Pawnee to Cleveland to 30 cents per hundred pounds. A L Fullerton loses wagon and team in Cache creek. near drowning of others. Lawton mining men stake homestead. shotgun scene at mugzie. Ignac Mikinsky and Mary Bednarkowski wed at Cheyenne. Shawnee forms Happy Hours club. Oklahoma City bans street ball by mayor. J B White of Sterrett released from Denison after physicians say no murder. Arkansas & Choctaw extension to Ardmore held up by high water. Durant target postponed. Roger Mills county faces county seat fight with at least five contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Voege
Indian Territory
O'Brien
Oklahoma City
Fireman John Williams Fatally Injured In Stroud Accident
John Williams, a fireman on the income, was fatally injured at Stroud when an engine broke loose from the fender. He was thrown to the ground and suffered a concussion of the brain. Jim Andrews, who shot Jim Falls in a Lamont saloon last winter, was acquitted by the grand jury after pleading self defense.
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John Wills Vic
Stroud
Jim Andrews
Jim Falls
Lamont
Wheat harvest boosts farmers as seed wheat unloaded
There has been unloaded at Adding ton 5,000 bushels of seed wheat for use in the new country. Conditions are very favorable with recent rain making the ground ready for sowing. A large acreage will be planted and farmers will haul wheat to elevators next fall instead of to their farms, improving prospects for the community.
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Addington
Peach harvest saves many byproducts despite lack of canning plants
The Stillwater Advance notes an extraordinary peach crop this year and reports fruit is preserved as vinegar, dried, or fed to hogs. Farmers profit from selling peach stones for fuel while warning that burning in stoves must be limited to avoid explosions.
Oklahoma band rivalry and local notices from Perry Chandler and Norman
Anadarko reports two rival bands with a ladies band recently equipped with silver plated instruments. Perry church robbed by burglars. Rogers, who sold his farm near Chandler, robbed of 700 dollars in Stroud. Publicist laments Chandler lacking an opera house. Oklahoma City opera house deemed poor. Katy president Finney and family relocate to Oklahoma City for road completion. Potawatomi county potato crop to fall short due to bad weather. Norman opens a new opera house seating 880 with formal opening on November 17.
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Anadarko
Ately
Rogers
Chandler
Stroud
Finney
Katy
Oklahoma City
Pottawatomie County
Oklahoma City Post Office Receipts Show June Rise
Post office receipts for September reached 65 514 66 a 44 percent gain over last year. Elgin is planned as a new town on the Oklahoma City and Southwestern line. Blaine county funds go toward a future jail. Alva doctors discuss medical topics amid railroad talks and local plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Elgin
Oklahoma City & Southwestern
Blaine County
Future of the Cherokees Vinita Land Office Opens
The Cherokees welcomed the opening of a land office in the Cherokee Nation marking a new era in Cherokee history. Citizens rush to apply for land deeds, signaling a shift from common ownership to individual property and foreshadowing the dissolution of tribal government as insisted by federal signings, with the executive department likely to endure until 1906 to finalize land allotments.
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Vinita
Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Council
United States
Supreme court upholds Weatherford placement of Southwestern Normal
The Oklahoma supreme court affirms Justice Burwell in the district court ruling that Southwestern Normal School belongs in Weatherford. The case arose when Weatherford citizens sought an injunction against the territorial board of education after Governor Barnes appointed a Weatherford board and Governor Jenkins replaced it with a Granite faction. The court held Jenkins lacked authority to appoint a new board, validating the Weatherford site.
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Supreme Court
Burwell
District Court
Oklahoma County
Southwestern Normal School
Weatherford
Territorial Board of Education
Granite
Barnes
Jenkins
Judge Green Appeals Territorial Board Action to Supreme Court
In response to the territorial board of education's future action, Judge Green said the case will be appealed to the United States Supreme Court. The attorney emphasized the intent to pursue higher review.
Officers Arrive With Requisition for Return of Prisoners
Oke mah, Indian Territory officers arrived in Guthrie with papers to reclaim Fent and Chas Tunnel from the jail. The men had been released for lack of timely identification and because the arrival occurred after the legally prescribed window. Attorneys Deveraux and Thomas planned habeas corpus action to secure their release, while Terr officers searched for the fugitives.
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Guthrie
Okemah
Indian Territory
Fent
Chas
Devereaux
Thomas
Guthrie Pardon Granted for Mistaken Larceny Sentence
Acting Governor William Grimes issued his first pardon to William Shreaves of Pawnee County after court errors invalidated his one year sentence for larceny on a guilty plea. The pardon restores Shreaves to his civil rights.
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Guthrie
William Grimes
William Shreaves
Pawnee County
Shreaves
Presidents Call White House Conference On Coal Shortage
President and officials including Secretary Root Moody Attorney General Knox and Postmaster General Payne will host a White House conference with coal company heads and United Mine Workers President John Mitchell to avert a coal famine ahead of winter. The effort aims to find a settlement though the federal government believes it cannot force an agreement.
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Oticialn
Mitchell
Washington
Rootam Moody
Knox
Payne
White House
United Mine Workers
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Indian divorce suit filed over stolen moccasins in Watonga
An Indian divorce suit filed at Watonga Oklahoma Territory alleges the wife stole her husband’s best pair of beaded moccasins. The case centers on a personal betrayal cited as the main legal action in the complaint.
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Watonga, O. T
Allees
Hieequaw
Numbering Cherokee Dead and Roll Corrections
Vinita John Rosson heads an enrolling party for the Dawes commission and travels to Tahlequah Goingsnake and Flint districts to list deaths since enrollment. Those who died before September 1 1902 cannot be enrolled and names already on the roll will be struck. Families reporting deaths aid in correcting the Cherokee roll before land allotment.
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Vinita
John ©. Rosson
Dawes Commmission
Tahlequab
Goingsnake
Flint
Cherokee Nation
Commission
Congressman Dennis Flynn Helps Young Tally On Oklahoma Trip
On a western Oklahoma swing Hon. Dennis Flynn met six year old Dennis T. Flynn Tally who received a hearty handshake and a dollar from the congressman. Flynn reportedly set a precedent as more namesakes appeared and he reportedly ran short of funds, even borrowing to cover expenses.
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Oklahoma
Dennis Flynn
T Dennis T. Flynn Tally
Stolen Washita County Cattle Brought to Lawton
Fourteen head of dehorned cattle from the Box A ranch owned by Mr. Alvord of Salem were driven 35 miles to Lawton. Deputy Sheriff Bottom and two constables pursued. the cattle were sold to A F Porkony for 340. Two steers were recovered before replevin could be served, twelve remain at pasture north of Fort Sill as officials search for the thieves.
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Washita County
Lawton Lawton
Bottom
Lawton
Alvord
Salem
A. F. Porkony
Fort Sill
Comanche County
Guthrie Citizens Decline Bonus Payment to Choctaw
Guthrie residents claim they are not legally or morally obligated to pay a $65,000 bonus notes to the Choctaw following delays in a Chandler to Guthrie rail line. The project faced timetable slips after Rock Island took over, rails removed to other extensions, and city ordinances that facilitated the route.
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Guthrie
Chandler
Rock Island
Escaped Boodler Captured In South McAlester St Louis
Emile Hartman former St. Louis alderman and fugitive since September 8 was arrested by a deputy marshal at his brother in law’s residence in South McAlester I T He admits identity and faces bribery and perjury charges tied to a corruption case led by John A Morell A $300 reward was offered for his arrest He will be returned to St Louis immediately
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Mexico
Hartman
Iiland
St. Louis
Kansas Supreme Court Grants Stay in Morrison Murder Case
The Kansas supreme court granted a stay of execution for Jeasie Morrison, jailed for the murder of Clara Wiley Castle. The case will be heard early January, with Morrison released on a $10,000 appeal bond after a fifteen year penitentiary sentence was imposed.
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Topeka
Kay
Kansas Supreme Court
Jeasie Morrison
Clara Wiley Castle
Supreme Court
Mies Morrison
Administrative notes on cash flow and bookkeeping practices
The document outlines a financing schedule with payments starting September and peaking October, expecting about $50,000 in receipts on October 1. It describes an intricate bookkeeping system combining exchanges, notes, cash, and quarterly rent abstracts, plus ongoing lease transfers requiring a $2.00 fee each. It notes appraisals by field appraisers, a special agent and clerical support, and a large mail load with about twenty five transfers daily. The department handles extensive correspondence and postage, with a current cash balance of $35,503.82 and a staffed office including secretary, cashier, bookkeeper, transfer clerk, stenographer, and temporary assistants.
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Houston
Crocker
Mysterious Mr High a Michigan Man Fugitives Case
Hiram M High of Ovid Michigan is sought on embezzlement charges after a staged telegram lured him away from home. His brother denied sending the call and friends feared foul play. A firm claims $22 000 against him as investigations reveal a large shortage.
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Michigan
Hiram M. High
Ovid
Mich
Guthrie
Okla
Lead Companies Form a Mammoth Trust in New York
Plans for a nationwide lead trust are arranged with a capital stock of 69 million dollars. Financing plans are fixed and directors will be drawn from the American Lead Company. The effort unites all major concerns into a single organization.
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New York
Col Ames Sentenced Six Years for Bribe In Philippines Ties
Col Frederick Ames former superintendent of police in Minneapolis was sentenced by Judge Brooks to six and a half years in the penitentiary for taking a bribe. A fifty day stay was allowed to move for a new trial. Ames, brother of Mayor Ames, led a crackdown on gamblers and big money men amid corruption probes on police. Several officers were arrested with some turning state’s evidence, yielding a strong case that secured a guilty verdict.
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Philippines
Minneapolis
Misn
Brooks
Frederick Ames
Ames
Texas Oklahoma railway to build line to Coal Gate I T
The directors of the Texas and Oklahoma railway a Katy branch decide to construct a line from Oklahoma City to Coal Gate in Indian Territory at once and will award the grading contract this month.
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Oklamloma City
The
Texas & Oklahoma Railway
Katy
Coal Gate
I. T
Miami Votes Bonds for Public School Buildings
Miami Oklahoma electors approve ten thousand dollar bonds at six percent for twenty year terms to finance new school buildings. Similar Vinita bonds totaling twelve thousand dollars will be sold shortly alongside.
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Miami
4. T
Vinita
School Board Sues To Stop School House Move
Enid district No. 112 sued Harry Bake and Aug Jeoffrey in district court seeking to enjoin them from moving the school house in the district. W M Duloh Chas H Buz zard and 8S A Thresher signed the suit as board members.
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Enid
W. M. Duloh
Chas. H. Buszard
8S. A. Thresher
Harry Bake
Aug. Jeoffrey
B& Ict
Indian Agent Shoenfelt posts seizure circular to curb hunting
J Blair Shoenfelt U S Indian Agent issues a territorial circular to post officers warning non citizens from adjoining states that hunting in the Indian Territory is illegal. It cites sections 2187 of the US Revised Statutes and Mansfield’s Digest of Arkansas to authorize seizure and confiscation of traps guns and ammunition and fines from five to twenty dollars. The notice orders vigilant enforcement and requests reports and acknowledgment.
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J. Blair Shoenfelt
Indian Territory
Ot Ae
United States
Mansfield
Arkansas
U. S
Shawnee's New Mayor Targets Police Misconduct
Acting Mayor Spencer suspends Policeman Harris for unbecoming conduct and replaces him with John Kelley. Spencer vows to clean the police force and city officials if evidence supports further removals.
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Shawnee
Spencer
Harris
John Kelley
Oklahoma Receipts to Exceed Expenditures for Past Year
Oklahoma territorial treasurer C W Rambo will report that the general revenue receipts for the year ending June 30 exceed expenditures. Total income reached 184000 with expenses at 145000 leaving nearly 40000 balance. Bonded debt stands at 48000 with 20000 in treasury for interest. Next legislature may be asked to authorize bond redemption. First Presbyterian Church Oklahoma City plans Frisco excursion to Lawton October with 150 round trip rate.
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Oklahoma
C. W. Rambo
Territorial
First Presbyterian Church
Oklahoma City
Lawton
Moss Brewing to Build Large Southwest Plant in Oklahoma City
The Moss Brewing Company led by president B. B. Moss plans a new major brewery in Oklahoma City. The project, valued around 200000 dollars, will be designed immediately with work pushed to completion as Mr. Moss arranges details in Chicago.
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Oklanoma City
Moss Brewing Company
B. B. Moss
Moss
Chicago
Petitions Circulated as County Commissioners Election Looms
Petition drives gain momentum in Kay County as residents push for a county commissioners election. Community volunteers organize efforts to place the issue on the ballot amid local discussions and public interest.
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Narnia
Kay County
Cherokee Warrants Payment Notice at Union Agency
Notice from United States Indian agent J Blair directs payment of Cherokee warrants issued before October 1 1902 at Muskogee I T on October 1 1902 and onward with interest through September 30 1902. Rules require endorsements and limit post October 1 1902 warrants.
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J. Blair
Jane Shoekfelt
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Muskogee
United States Indian Agent
Union Agency
Department
Indian Territory
United States Indian
United States Indian Agency
I. T
Walcher Convicted in Kingfisher Murder
James Walcher was found guilty of killing John F. Stone the Oklahoma National Guard commander, on January 11, 1900, and received a life sentence. Stone, Guthrie lawyer and former U S attorney helper, died after Walcher fired from a barn during a debt collection. An appeal to the state supreme court was taken.
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Guthrie
United States
Kingfisher
Walcher
Stone
City approves Shields for waterworks project
A telegram to City Clerk Jacobs from Secretary Hitchcock confirms council recommendations to appoint Mr. Shields as engineer to arrange waterworks plans and authorizes starting him at once.
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Lawton
Jacobs
E. A. Hitchcock
Shields
Impersonating a Federal Officer In Oklahoma Swindle
The U S marshal for Colorado arrived with JR F Burnett who was arrested at Nenver on charges of impersonating an officer in a post office swindle at Bain and Longwood Oklahoma. Burnett and his brother Joe were merchants in nearby towns. Joe was master at Bain and forged a commission to seize control of Longwood. They erased Bain and inserted their names R F Burnett and Longwood on the forged document. The old appointee was ousted and left after bond. both brothers fled. Joe remains at large.
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Guthrie
United States
Colorado
JR. F. Burnett
Nenver
Bain
Longwood
Oklahoma
Burnett
Joe Burnett
Pntrol
Joe
R. F. Burnett
Bond
First Building Contract for Epworth University
The contract for the first building at Epworth University in Oklahoma City was awarded to L. F. Lee for $38,150. A report notes petrified bile found at the Indian Term was formerly owned by Pliny Sopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth University
Oklahoma City
L. F. Lee
Pliny Sopes
Clergy Letter Bans Divorces on Infidelity Grounds
Bishop Theodore N. Morrison issues circular to Jowansa Had Better Stay Mated parishioners at Lawn Episcopal Church stating he will not consider court divorce records for remarriage and that hearings on the divorce grounds are abolished. Divorced individuals with decrees on other grounds cannot remarry.
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Jowansa
Davesfort
Theodore N. Morrison
Lawn Episcopal Church
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