Surplus in Indian Lands Amendment Proposed in Senate
Washington Jan 18 The Indian appropriation bill faces an amend ment offered by Senator Long to remove restrictions on sale or encumbrance of allotments in Indian Territory effective July 1 1907 except homesteads of blood and minor heirs The measure mirrors committee recommendations and would replace a House provision funding 25000 for Interior to review allottees applications The Indian committee is expected to back the amendment and the Senate may adopt it
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Washington, D.C
Indian Territory
Senate
Long
Kansas
Secretary of the Interior
Chickasha Rock Island Depot Labeled A Disgrace
A Chickasha Rock Island passenger depot is described as a veritable vermin pit with filthy waiting rooms no information for hundreds of travelers and trains blocked on the same track causing danger and wreckage while passengers suffer in ignorance and hardship.
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Rock Island
Chickasha
Chickesha
Chicka-ha
Council-Fire Theatre at McAninch Theatre Review
The Democrat man attended a council meeting and a fire incident, witnessing three homicides at McAninch Theatre last night. Gabe eon, the villain, curses Black Donald while Capitola’s part shines. Old Arricane’s humor is uneven, yet overall audience praise suggests good value and thrills for the money.
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Billingsley
McAninch Theatre
Gabe
Black Donald
Arricane
Capitola
Letter From Idaho Declares Hunting Trip Success
HY L. B. Duke recounts a rugged Idaho hunt with Mr. L. on a three day trek. They shoot nine grouse, dress birds, find water, frost on tents, and glimpse deer and bear tracks. A purse with $2.10 is found, and the pair camps at Long Valley amid advice from a rancher on fishing and hunting.
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Mr. L
Long Valley
Mr.l
Ticklea
Dampening callous field notes and Kingston relief clash
Fragmented recollections describe a hunt with a deer wounded and not recovered, camp life, and a later Kingston crisis where Governor Sweetenham objects to U S aid. Admiral Davis’ relief mission proceeds with bluejackets patrolling streets, aiding wounded, and clearing rubble amid diplomatic friction.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Davis
Sweetenham
Atresia
Davie
Weiheuw
United States
Misuri
Associated Press
Devise
Sweet
Probate Court case dismissals in territorial trepassing libel actions
The Territory of Oklahoma v Charles Haroni charging trespassing was dismissed on motion by the County Attorney. A libel suit against J J Cox T B McGrady and Walker of Cement was likewise dismissed after evidence and a sustained demurrer. Territory counsel Pruett Morgan represented the Territory. A J Morris for the defense.
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Territory of Okla
Charles Haroni
J. J. Cox
T. B. McGrady
Walker
Cement
W. C. Martin
Pruett and Morgan
A.J. Morris
Police Court Records Show Clear Unruly Police Action
In police court this morning two plain drunks were convicted along with one disturbance and two vagrants. All were sent to the rock pile to serve from ten to thirty days as authorities push to rid the town of undesirable characters.
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Tere
Fire disrupts Billingsley brick, crowds flee as chaos ensues
Fire in the Billingsley brick last night kept the hook and ladder busy. The mayor adjourned the council meeting. crowds gathered from churches and the McAninah theater. Well meaning helpers wrecked furniture in a bid to rescue it, risking loss of belongings. The blaze started upstairs likely from an electric wire and burned the lower back rooms before water sufficiency. The owner’s loss stood at about 350 dollars. Residents condemn overzealous rescues and urge careful handling to save belongings. The Billingsley dwellers share sympathy as they survey the ruin this morning, muttering a caution about friendly interference.
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Billingsley
McAninah
Hinself
Billingsley House
President Scott Defends Township Schools at Board Hearing
President Scott of Stillwater A and M College spoke to the Oklahoma Board of Agriculture last week. He argued township schools offer better long term instruction than district schools, noting the inefficiency of 15 minute classes and 25 to 35 daily recitations. He warned district schools fail to meet real country needs while township schools draw families away from home. The article also mentions invitations from Mr and Mrs E B Teia for dinner with Park College alumni and townspeople in attendance.
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Scott
Stillwater A. and M. College
Oklahoma Board of Agriculture
Mohamet
E. B. Teia
Park College
Cunningham
Mra. Mitchell
Missouri
Mra
Albert Kunkle
Florence Miller
Jean Sempleton
D. Ay Mo Manus
Last Sad Rites for Mrs Ed Bitcohe in Anadarko
Funeral services were held at the Catholic church at 10 oclock conducted by Father Isadore Richiin of St Patricks Mission. Ed Bitcohe, born in Bettine gen Germany on February 10 180% died near Anadarko Sunday after a week of illness. She was a devoted wife and mother, beloved by the community. A husband two daughters and four sons were at her bedside. The remains were followed to the city cemetery by a large group of mourners. The Democrat offers sympathies to the bereaved family.
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Mre
Dooented
Bettinegen Germany
Anunadarko
Democrat
City council to curb curb-sellers with prohibited license ordinance
The Anadarko city council met in regular session led by Mayor Scott. It approved claims for insurance and cash payments, considered a petition by business men to regulate street peddlers, ordered a prohibition license draft, discussed bond interest payment, approved water system repairs at 350, and set sidewalk grades and condemnations in several blocks. An ordinance on sidewalks and a proposed construction standard was tabled before an alarm from the fire department caused adjournment. Shaw's Second Hand Furniture advertises purchases on C street.
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Scott
L. M. Spivey
Anadarko Democrat
Anadarko Tribune
McKnight & McKnight
Jack Lindsay
Lee Wallis
Campbell
Connelly Construction Company
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Senator Long
Chickasha’s
Idaho
HY L. B. Duke
Skiddo
Ana Froliowme
Probate
Anadarko For
United States Indian Agent
Anadarko
Okla
Congress
J. P. Buackmos
U. S. Indian Agt
Anadarko, Okla
Otto Wells, Allottee
Scott On
Council Proceedings
Shaw’s
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