Dawes Commission Questions Asked About Land Offices and Trust Deals
Washington reports Dawes Commission members to answer inquiries on land office costs in Vinita and Tahlequah for 1903 and 1905, possible ties to a land and trust company, the number of trust companies active in Indian Territory, lease practices, and the commissions members alleged involvement with such firms.
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Tams Bixby
Dawes Commission
Department of the Interior
Indian Territory
Bixby
Vinita
Cherokee Nation
Tahlequah
Secretary of the Interior
Ada Shooting at Byrd Hotel Ends With Gunfire
Dr Threldkill of Allen demanded a room with a woman at the Byrd hotel. Thrasher ejected him and attorney Mamon Pruitt aided. Threldkill fired but his gun misfired. Pruitt shot him, wounding him in the stomach near the spine. Pruitt surrendered as Threldkill was placed under arrest.
Democratic Hero Ticket Aims for Miles in First Spot
Boston reports plan for a Democratic presidential ticket built around a war hero to soften Roosevelt support among youths and militia. Massachusetts faction delays Olney commitment and may back General Miles with possible inclusion of Dewey or Schley, signaling a high profile push. Miles gains emphasis from show of support in the state convention and southern outreach.
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Mass
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Olney
Bay State
General Miles
Washington
Dewey
Schley
Miles
Ada Methodist Fourth Quarterly Conference Notice
The 4th quarterly conference of the Ada charge Methodist Church convenes Friday at 7 30 p m. All officials are urged to attend as yearly work is reviewed and plans for next year made. Stewards Trustees Sunday school Superintendent and Epworth Leagues presidents expected to report. J B McDonald Pastor.
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Cotton Creek News from Sam Cotton Raiser
Sam Cotton Raiser reports local chatter from Cotton Creek noting health good, Ada cotton market pays higher prices, and two buyers in Ada vs Newton. He recalls a failed attempt at Stump Town, weights and prices disputes, and predicts more bales sold in Ada. Town growth and sloppin over humor follow.
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Francis
Ada
John
Newton
Sam Cotton
Dawes Commission Chairman Bixby Expected in Washington
Washington dispatch notes Tams Bixby, chairman of the Dawes Commission, may visit the capital within days at Hitchcock's request to discuss Indiana Territory matters and to meet Charles J. Bonaparte who will assist, as investigations proceed.
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Dawes Commission
Washington
Hitchcock
Tams Bixby
Bixby
Indiana Territory
Charles J. Bonaparte
Baltimore
Bonaparte
Post Office Department
Quiet burg notes faith and business uptick
From Hird a neighbor writes of health in the valley with Mrs. Knight improving and Elders Willard and Howard preaching at the schoolhouse. A new Walter Smith grocery, a modern blacksmith shop run by J. W. Canedy, and a bustling mule shoer mark local commerce as cotton picking stalls due to wet weather.
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Cotton Creek
George Knight
Willard
Howard
Bro
Dixon
Hird
Walter Smith
J. W. Canedy
J. W
New Subscribers Notice From Local News Office
Readers praise the paper as it grows stronger each week with new subscribers joining the ranks. The notice lists names and affirms ongoing subscriptions and support for the publication.
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al Serara
Stonewall
Bebee Asset Ékman Tyrola Centér McGee Jeffs
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