Moon Bill Favored to Open Path to Oklahoma Statehood
A Moon bill advancing Oklahoma statehood faces strong support and opposition in Congress. Proponents argue it accelerates statehood by ending territorial limits and outlining counties, schools, and judiciary. Critics fear it delays final statehood by tying it to Indian Territory status and related political maneuvering.
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Dennis Flynn
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Oklahoma Territory Bills on Statehood and Miner Protection
Territorial lawmakers face debate over a Moon bill linking statehood to a territorial legislature. A miner protection bill mandates ventilation standards and penalties. Oklahoma and Indian Territory rail contracts expand, Frisco gains routes, and cash payments to Nex Perces oppose Cherokee land actions.
Trouble Brewing Over Territory Statehood Bill Fight
The article describes a clash between Speaker Henderson and Territories Committee Chairman Knox over an omnibus statehood bill for Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona. Henderson refuses to submit a rule for debate while Knox proceeds, stirring party tensions and rebukes. The dispute centers on committee reporting and floor action.
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Territories
Ta Lehood
Knox
Bo Henderson
Oklahoma
New Misico
Arizona
Suspects Arrested in Oklahoma City Murder Fire
Three black men, John Fisher Frank Jones and John Logan, were arrested at 44 South McAlester charged with murdering Peter Ivey the aged butcher. Ivey’s body lay on a bed of caked debris after the building was set ablaze. A watch and a revolver were found on one suspect. Ivey was a former Confederate soldier and old comrades pursue justice.
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Frank Jones
John Logan
South McAlester
Peter Ivey
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Creek Adjudication Talks Ties to Creek Cherokee Land Plans
The Creek allotment plan remains unsettled and referred to Congress with Chief Porter opposing the present agreement. Interior’s terms may be tied to treaty ratification, while Cherokees block land transfers awaiting final decisions on valuation, appraisal, and restitution. Freemen cases and other tribal issues loom next.
Letter on Ardmore murder cites Love arrest for Graves death
A letter notes John Love, a negro, was arrested at Ardmore for the murder of Alfred Graves found in a ravine near Homer. Held without bail awaiting grand jury action. Evidence includes a blunt head strike and throat cutting, with a pocket note describing Love and tracing the suspect.
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Ardmore
Alfred Graves
Homer
Love
Graves
Segro
Creek Agreement Claimed Fraud Alarm in Valuation Clause
Opponents of the Creek agreement allege the maximum valuation of six dollars and sixty cents per acre is fraudulent. They say one fifth of lessees own land worth far beyond the figure, while four fifths hold land valued at two to four dollars per acre. The secretary admits injustice but remains silent as Indian Rights activists condemn the deal and say four fifths of the Indians cannot defend themselves. Facts will be presented to Senate and House committees.
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T Ie
Indian Rights Association
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